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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.

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Monday, October 6, 2014
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One of the things I love to do as the weather gets cooler is transition my wardrobe from summer to fall. I like to mix bright, vibrant colors with deep fall tones. Little by little, you move all the autumnal, warm colors into your drawers and racks and before you know it you're geared up fall! It's simple and easy. Boots with shorts and dresses, hats with summery tops and layers, mix it however you may!

Here's one of my first summer to fall looks...

Dress, Forever 21. Kimono, Vestqiue. Hat, No Rest For Bridget. Boots, Forever 21. Bag, Kate Spade.

Summer meets Fall.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Sometimes I really love a classic look! Easy, effortless, minimal, comfortable... just a perfect combination of the essentials. Bright white chucks, acid washed denim, a needed pop of color and a little bit of pattern, it's bound to be a match made in heaven! I feel that most times you can't go wrong with simplicity. Here's a late recap of my July 4th ensemble...

Location: Myrtle Beach
Shoes, Converse. Bag, Urban Outfitters. Denim shorts, American Apparel. Top, Forever 21. Turban, Fab'rik. Ring, Pandora.

Photos by: little laura

Happy belated Birthday, America! Xoxo.

All American.

Thursday, July 10, 2014
One thing that I'm so thankful for while I'm living here at home is my church. My pastor is so awesome, I can't even describe how much I enjoy his sermons! He's made my church family come alive over the last year and he's evoked in me a spirit of wanting to get out there and make a difference, not just in my own life, but in the lives of the nearest, neighbors and the nations. If you want to listen to a captivating, funny, heart-warming pastor, that strengthens your faith but doesn't tip-toe around important issues, go over to the Carmel Baptist website! You can watch them on your laptop at home, or on your Kindle at the gym! I promise this isn't meant to be a "commercial" type post, I just really wanted to share it with you all. God is working here in the Queen City, and I love it!

This outfit is a classic look that I wore to church on Sunday, with a little "private school girl" spin to it. Nothing too edgy or boho, but still sweet. Excuse my messy pony-tail and hidden bangs. I just throw my hair up however I can when I have to get out the door quickly... which I usually do on Sunday mornings because I am not a morning person. 
Also, I still can't believe I bought this skirt for only 3 dollars from Goodwill. Major steal! I'm probably rocking a piece of someone's old uniform, and I don't hate it... (Also, random 70 degree days make me happy!)
Skirt, Goodwill. Top, Forever 21. Cardigan, Target. Headband, N/A. Boots, H&M. Cross Bracelet, Hand Picked. Pink Lipstick, Mary-Kay.

Classic School Girl Style

Sunday, March 2, 2014
I usually go into a new year not thinking about all of the things I'm going to miss, but looking forward to everything that I'm going to gain! It's very exciting. A new year is an empty page in your book!

Each year arrives with new opportunities, places, plans, life changes, adventures and friends... You never know who's going to cross your path! So as I step into 2014 I'm thankful for all the loved ones I already have, and all the people I'm going to meet in the near future.

Here are two gorgeous Bostonians, one that's a new friend and one that I've clearly known forever, that I'm so happy to have in my life! We had tons of fun styling and shooting together. I love them both!
Aren't they beautiful? Line up, gents. What is your favorite thing about moving into a new year?

Looking Forward.

Monday, January 6, 2014
A couple months ago I participated in a giveaway from Marvelous Cara (you can follow her lovely blog here) and I won a gift-card where I purchased an amazing pair of leggings from Albion Fit. I have literally worn them non-stop lately. They are my new favorite "comfy pants" and they fit perfectly! The best thing about these Petal Pants is the waistline. It has an adorable ruffled edge and folds over so that it lays perfectly on your hips. Usually my leggings (cough...Target kids section...cough) are an elastic waist and they ride up really high. Most of the time I walk around with them pulled up above my belly button and just pretend that that's a normal thing to do.

Today my outfit showcased my new loves with a casual but sporty look, and my middle part attempt! Lately I love leather, sneakers, and any neutral. Layering for fall is a must, don't you think?
Peplum Tee, Urban Outfitters. Scarf, Charlotte Russe. Hoodie, American Eagle. Leather Jacket, Urban Outfitters. Ring, Forever 21. Glasses, Target. Shoes, Nike.

You can purchase your pair of Albion Fit Leggings (aka Petal Pants) here! 

Albion Fit Fashion

Tuesday, November 19, 2013
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