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28 Nov 2020

Outfits Inspired: Fall 2020

When I think about fall, my mind automatically goes to layering. It’s not possible to leave the house without three different types of shirts, a jacket, and a scarf. The weather (especially in San Francisco) is unpredictable enough that you can shift between feeling warm and cold within minutes. However, if I’m being honest with you, I’m not dressing like it’s a typical fall.

This year, fall in my household looks like a space heater that is on half the time. I’m sitting right next to it even though I don’t need to be. It is wearing my prettiest dresses around the home sans layers and not expecting any guests. I’m dressing up for myself because it improves my mood. Dresses are the pieces we pick because pants have and always will be the most constraining.

One thing that hasn’t changed, despite the year we’re having, is that I am still very much in love with a neutral colored wardrobe.

16 Aug 2020

Blog Roundup

  • JJJJOUND Is a 21st Century Entrepreneur [Hypebeast]
  • 10 Things You, A Man, Should Not Write In A Dating App Bio [InsideHook]
  • Instagram is Reels Complicated [Bloomberg]
  • Sweatpants Forever [NY Times]
  • The 15 Best Oscar Winning Films Of All Time [Esquire]
  • How Justin H. Min Became The Umbrella Academy’s Breakout Star [GQ]
  • Most Of Us Only Dream Of Being Claudia Kishi. Momona Tamada Actually Got To Be Her. [Elle]
  • Chanel Miller’s Secret Source of Strength [NY Times]
  • Here’s What Could Happen If Kanye West Is Found Guilty of Electoral Fraud [High Snobiety]
  • The Pinterest Paradox: Cupcakes and Toxicity [Medium]
  • We Tested Instagram Reels, the TikTok Clone. What A Dud. [NY Times]
  • Twins Film Their Reaction to Hearing Phil Collins For the First Time
  • AMC Theaters Will Reopen August 20 With 15 Cent Tickets [Hypebeast] Cool cool cause a pandemic is still happening and all
  • The Best Place to Camp in Every State [Conde Nast Traveler]
14 Jul 2020

Five Favorite Pins: Mac and Cheese

[Creamed Spinach Mac and Cheese]

I heard it was National Mac and Cheese Day today and to celebrate, I wanted to share five different recipes to elevate the original. I wasn’t a huge mac and cheese fan until I got to college mainly because it was such a staple. Back then, my mini pantry was stacked with Kraft microwavable mac and cheese bowls and my current pantry houses some of these today. For many growing up, this was the ultimate comfort food. I’ve come to love it over the years, but it’s also the meal that I like to experiment with. We experienced a high when I dumped fresh pico de gallo from Little Chihuahua into my Kraft box. Then we encountered a low when we tried to add in a tablespoon of sesame oil. So yes, you can have some missteps. While I haven’t sampled these recipes I’m sharing with you today, I don’t think they will be a miss.

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03 Jul 2020

Five Favorite Pins: 4th of July

It feels a little bit strange to be celebrating the 4th this year doesn’t it? Our country is kind of in shambles and Americans love their freedom so much that they’re putting those around them at risk. Let’s not pretend that isn’t the truth here. Last year, I had a very quiet 4th of July. I was craving bbq and since I didn’t have a grill myself, Kevin and I got takeout from [4505] so that I could get a rack of ribs. It was a San Francisco summer day with fog and light rain. The last 4th of July experience I remember truly having is one with a BBQ though. We don’t have a party to attend to this year (and honestly, no one should really be doing this,) but if we were hosting, here are some things we’d whip up.

Cocktail

Every good BBQ needs to kick things off with a refreshing and cool drink. Cherry is one of my favorite flavors both in cocktails (my favorite is an Amaretto Sour) and in food. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, how could this be any easier? If you are throwing a party with your college friends then you can still enjoy these delicious drinks by either making is a mocktail or by using a fake ID maker to purchase your own drinks to make this perfect 4th of July cocktail! This cocktail is sure to be the talk of the party and will ensure that you and your friends or family have the best night ever!

[Ginger Beer Cherry Vodka Soda]

Appetizer

Technically, I was looking for a true appetizer for this next course, but we’re going to end up highlighting two kinds of salads. I don’t consider this one to be more traditional because it’s kind of a “little bite.” In the summertime, I’m always finding that my home is stocked with as much fruit as possible. During these months, you kind of have to take advantage of the fruits in season and switch up your Caprese.

[Peach Caprese Salad]

Salad

I am obsessed with any kind of variation of a corn salad in the summer. Not only is it light and refreshing, but it’s the perfect dish to accompany any meal. Corn happens to be my favorite type of vegetable so I’ll eat it on everything despite it being loaded with sugar.

[Mexican Corn Salad]

Entree

I went back and forth on what recipe I wanted to highlight for an entree. It was either going to be something a bit heartier or a form of kebabs. Kebabs were the epitome of a BBQ for me growing up and something we always had around 4th of July, but they are on the lighter side. I also liked them because it was easier to eat without leaving a mess on you. Instead we settled for a [Chipotle Lime Chicken], which I think compliments the rest of the recipes in this post.

Dessert

I know people like to get very festive with dessert around this holiday, but c’mon. Don’t you think a flag cake is a little predictable? If you’re going to do a flag cake, at least make it an ice box. However, if you choose to go with something else, we suggest the [Biscoff Cheesecake] It’s my favorite kind of cookie and cheesecake in itself is an All-American dessert, right?

However, you choose to spend your 4th, I hope it is restful and that you’re keeping yourself and others safe.

05 May 2020

Outfits Inspired: Spring 2020

A few of my friends have said to me that they try on their jeans every so often for fear out of not fitting into them while in quarantine. My fear, however, is just spending more than 5 minutes picking out an outfit for the day. Clearly, we’ve been spoiled since shelter-in-place and growing much too comfortable with our daily leggings uniform. To be honest, I haven’t thought about shopping (or missed it) since being at home. I’m aware of the come-up trends and I take note of things that I want, but at the end of the day, those are just wants. Whether or not I decide to make a purchase is still up in the air.

I wanted to highlight five of my most recent outfit pins from Pinterest and from the looks of it, slip wear isn’t going anywhere! I also don’t mind a pop of color or a non-traditional hue every once in awhile.