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With the weather getting cooler there are two things that you definitely must add back into your life and fall routine... game day food and a signature sweater.

This sweater dress, which I found at Goodwill last fall, will forever be one of my favorite finds. It's so cozy and comfy, and looks perfect with a cute heeled bootie. I'm a little obsessed with it. Here's how I styled it last year...
And here's how I styled it this morning before work! Similar, but some electric blue eye makeup instead of the color block with a scarf, and a little pattern with some striped socks. So cozy! (via instagram) ...
Socks, Target. Boots, Forever 21.

Isn't that just so stylish yet sleepy? I love a lazy day outfit. Oh and speaking of lazy days... the other day, as I was laying on the couch watching the Panthers game, I started craving some game day food. I knew I wanted something hot and preferably some type of dip (my favorite), but I wanted it to be healthy, so I whipped up my own version of paleo hot spinach dip. So delicious! Here's the recipe...
Spicy Spinach & Caramelized Onion Dip

Ingredients
-1 bag of spinach
-1 tablespoon EVOO
-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
-salt and pepper

-1 yellow onion
-2 teaspoons olive oil

-1 avocado
-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
-1 teaspoon hot sauce
-1 tablespoon spicy mustard
-1/3 cup coconut milk
-1 tablespoon creamy tahini dressing
-1 teaspoon pepper
-1 teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon lemon juice

What To Do
In a large skillet, saute a large chopped yellow onion with 2 teaspoons of olive oil until caramelized and golden. Dump into a food processor. Add 1 chopped avocado, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, spicy mustard, coconut milk, tahini, pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Pulse and blend until slightly smooth.

In the same skillet, saute 1 bag of spinach with 1 tablespoon of EVOO, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and desired salt and pepper until completely cooked and wilted. Add spinach to the food processor and blend with other ingredients. Add salt and pepper to the completed dip, to taste.

Pour dip into an oven safe bowl, and sprinkle the top with smoked paprika. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes at 375.

Eat with homemade sweet potato chips, sliced bell peppers or corn chips! Enjoy!

Paleo Spinch Dip & A Thrifted Sweater Dress.

With the weather getting cooler there are two things that you definitely must add back into your life and fall routine... game day food a...
Monday, October 6, 2014
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Happy Friday, everyone! Can you believe Thanksgiving is in less than a week? My twin sister is coming home tonight and my brother comes home next week and I'm so excited! I love having all my siblings in town. They are the best!

Remember my aztec sweater that I found at Goodwill a while back? Well, one other amazing find that I snatched up while thrift shopping was a giant, cable knit gray sweater. I'm a petite, extra small, 12 year-old sized woman, and this sweater is a men's XL. Do I care? Nope! It was $3.99 and I turned it into a cute sweater dress.

When my obsession with street style blogs began a few years back I kept seeing the trend of women wearing giant sweaters with heeled boots all over the internet. Sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't, but either way I knew I wanted to try it! That was when I started adding menswear to my wardrobe. I love the idea of femininity mixed with the rough and toughness of mens clothing. The outfit that I threw on today is extremely comfortable, super cozy, and perfect for a cool fall afternoon.
Sweater, Goodwill. Scarf, N/A. Glasses, Urban Outfitters. Boots, H&M. Clutch, Target.

Have a great weekend, trendsetters!

No, for real... Ask your Grandpa... Can I have his hand-me-downs?

Friday, November 22, 2013
Being gluten free is not easy when you have an intense love for bread. I enjoy cookies, brownies, pastries, pizza, cake, cupcakes, cookie dough balls, pot-pie, rolls, biscuits, crackers, pita chips, any dessert ...and the list goes on and on. Due to some very annoying stomach issues, I have recently become gluten free. Although it is challenging and costly, it has made me feel a million times better! I really feel that a gluten intolerance is causing my health problems, and this solution has made all the difference.  

One quirky little character trait that has been passed down to me from my dad is an immediate chocolate craving after dinner. We just can't go longer than a few minutes without needing to snack on some chocolate chip cookies or candy. So when I became gluten free, my search for a chocolatey dessert became a necessity. I had to find a sweet treat to counteract my salty dinners! This GF pumpkin mug cake is sweet, delicious, and only takes about two and a half minutes to bake...

GF Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

WHAT YOU NEED:

(Wet Ingredients)
1 egg

2-1/2 TBS Pumpkin puree

1/2 ripe Banana

2 TBS Maple Syrup

1 TBS Almond Milk

1/2 Tsp Vanilla extract 

(Dry Ingredients)
1/4 Cup Almond Flour or GF baking flour

1/4 Tsp Baking Powder

1 Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

1/2 Tsp Cinnamon

1/4 Tsp Nutmeg

Chocolate Chips (coated with a little flour)

Pecans


WHAT YOU DO:

In a large bowl whisk together all of the wet ingredients listed above until creamy. You may have to mash the banana with a fork until smooth. Once combined, add all of the dry ingredients (except the chocolate chips) and whisk together until evenly mixed. Next, add in your desired amount of chocolate chips and stir together. 

Find a shallow, round mug, and evenly coat the inside with butter or cooking spray. Once coated, pour in your GF pumpkin cake mixture. Cover the top with a couple chocolate chips, pecans, and a dash of pumpkin pie spice. Place in the microwave and bake for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, or until the cake springs back after touching the top. Be sure that it is cooked all the way through since it contains raw egg.

There you go! A simple, easy dessert that is chocolatey, festive, and gluten free. I can't wait to hear what you think of it when you try it!

Fall Treat #2 - Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Happy Wednesday, readers! 

This post is coming to you live from Greenville, home of the ECU Pirates! Ah how I love being back at my alma mater with my man and best friends! They make me so happy.

My "road-trip" ensemble yesterday. Slightly obsessed with my new black boots I bought for NYC.
 Had to make a pit-stop at my "halfway there" Starbucks! Potato chips and a skinny hazelnut macchiato made for the perfect little snack.
Back with my man! It's crazy how much I love spending time with him! No matter what we do, we always have fun.

If you read my NYC Unveiled post, on Monday I told you that I was going to post a recipe for a gluten free dessert that I discovered... but while I'm tweaking and testing out my revised version, I'm going to share with ya'll another great treat! I discovered these adorable little chocolate peanut butter acorns the other day while skimming through my Facebook, and I knew I had to make them for my friends and boyfriend! Although they aren't gluten free, they look delicious and so festive for autumn!

Here's the simple recipe...

WHAT YOU NEED:
- Chocolate chips
- Mini Nutter-butter crackers
- Hershey kisses
- Chocolate icing

WHAT YOU DO:
Unwrap all your Hershey kisses and dump out all your Nutter-butters so you have an easy assembly line. What I did to make this process simple was lay out my crackers in rows on a flat cookie sheet. With a small spoon or butter knife, spread some chocolate icing on the flat side of the Nutter-butters. Once covered with icing, place a Hershey kiss (point side up, obviously) on top of the icing. Continue this process until all Nutter-butters and Hershey kisses are connected to create the bottom of the acorns.

After you've let these sit and dry for a little bit, repeat the process by using a tiny dot of chocolate icing to place a little chocolate chip on top of the Nutter-butters. This turns into the lid of the acorn! That is that, you guys.

So easy, right? Everyone told me that they tasted delicious, and I always loving bringing my friends something they can eat and enjoy during the holiday season! What is your favorite fall recipe?


Come back later this week for my revised gluten free treat!

Fall Treat #1

Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Wondering what I was up to in New York?
Stay tuned tomorrow!

Wondering?

Friday, October 25, 2013
I'm leaving today! I'm gonna be a part of it.... NEW YORK, NEW YORK!

Hello all! Today I'm flying off to The Big Apple for a fun and very exciting interview! I didn't even apply, they found me, so this whole experience is so thrilling and once-in-a-life-time! Even if I don't get the job (which I'm mentally preparing myself for, since this was so unexpected) I can't wait to tell you all about my trip and the amazing company I'm interviewing with! I know that God has an awesome plan for me... and I'm just so eager to see how it falls into place!

Be sure to follow my Instagram @TrendyLindy and Twitter @Trendy_Lindy for running updates and many, many pictures.

Say a prayer for me & wish me luck!

Start Spreading The News...

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
While I was rocking my thrifted tribal print sweater, my twin sister (and photographer) was also looking stylish! One thing I love about autumn is wearing neutrals. Any combination of muted colors looks fabulous juxtaposed against fall leaves and overcast weather. This simple look combines sandy browns and mossy greens to create an earth-toned ensemble that looks casual, yet on trend!

Although my sister and I look very much alike in many ways, one thing I've always admired about her is her extra fair complexion and amazingly blue eyes. They seem to pop no matter what she's wearing! She also has a beautiful smile that I envy so much! I love her to the moon and I love taking street style shots with her. Here's how she wore her latest fall look...

Top, Forever 21. Vest, Urban Outfitters. Scarf, N/A. Denim, Urban Outfitters. Flats, Target.

What's your favorite earth-toned ensemble?

Earthy Ensemble

Wednesday, October 16, 2013
I'm not usually a big thrifter. I love Macklemore, I love retro clothes, but the hobby of hunting for vintage finds just isn't one I've adopted. I know trendsetters who do, one of my good friends can find amazing items in any thrift shop, but for some reason I'm just not one of those people! Maybe it's the fact that I can't really fit in "normal sized" clothes, but for the most part I seem to find my favorite items in retail stores!

Fortunately, the other day I stopped by a thrift shop and found this gem of a sweater. It's neutral aztec print with fringe all around the bottom. It's the not the most "flattering" item, (I had to cut the hefty shoulder pads out, you guys) but for 3.99 I just couldn't turn it down. I love the grungy, mountainy feel it has. I decided to style it with my Lord and Taylor motorcycle boots and an extra messy messy-bun. It took me about 2 seconds to throw this outfit together, but it sure felt comfortable and cozy in yesterdays cooler weather.

Sweater, Vintage. Necklace, Hand Picked. Top, Forever 21. Boots, Lord & Taylor. Denim, Forever 21.

What is the best item you've ever found while thrifting? Show me how you style it! Stay tuned tomorrow for some photos of my gorgeous twin and her earthy ensemble! 

My Thrifted Aztec Find

Tuesday, October 15, 2013
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