How to Style a Mesh Maxi Dress on a San Francisco Roof

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A mesh maxi dress is probably not the first piece in your closet you grab smack dab in the middle of winter, but hey I did + so should you.


Why?


I snagged this dress from ASOS last week. ASOS is my go-to for fashion-forward clothes for oh-so-many reasons, but the main being the affordable price point, unlimited two-day shipping for $19 a year and the fact that (almost) the entire ASOS brand collection is on trend and made for me (lol).

Now let’s talk about styling a very lightweight dress in San Francisco in the middle of winter….. Probably not my smartest move, but when I am determined to style something (regardless of the season) I always find a way to make it work. This dress is more or less screaming spring, so I had to add in some winter elements to make it work! Starting with my fur coat. I snagged this fur on mega sale last winter at Banana Republic and wore it nearly every day of New York and London Fashion Weeks. The coat plus my velvet booties (also from last year) took this look from spring to winter with just a little texture and color.

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What I Wore:

Jacket: Banana Republic (old). Shop similar here + here.

Dress: ASOS, Printed Mesh Maxi Dress With Contrast Belt

Boots: Matisse, Graffiti Velvet Boots (sold out). Shop similar here + here.

Sunglasses: Chloe, Carlina Round Wire Metal Sunglasses

-find out how I snagged them on eBay here

Friday Forecast: The Wide Leg Crop Pant – The Most Flattering Pant from Everlane

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Update: These pants are back in stock and I have a strong feeling I will be rocking them well into 2018.

YOU NEED THESE PANTS!

Why?

They look good on everyone. The high rise, wide leg and short length make these wide leg crop pants a wardrobe staple. They give you a waist-nipping effect that you can only achieve from sober January…trust me. The high-rise holds you in with JUST the right amount of stretch and you are going to want to flaunt that booty. The booty boosting cut on this pant will make you do you a double take in the mirror.

Dress them up or dress them down – these pants are a year-round wardrobe staple.

You need them!

Shop the Everlane’s wide leg crop pant here:

Blogger Bacon Bites – An Easy Recipe with ButcherBox

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ButcherBox FREE GROUND BEEF FOR LIFE

Look, guys! I made something!

I am 100%, not a Top Chef, so when I was asked to create a brunch recipe with the ButcherBox bacon I was a little scared. Using a little inspiration from my lifestyle and sourdough bread from San Francisco I threw together this recipe.

Now cooking never comes naturally to me – I didn’t inherit that gene so making a blog-worthy recipe was terrifying for me. What was even more terrifying was the day I perfected my recipe and had everything prepped and ready on the table for my photographer… I went downstairs to let the photographer in AND came inside only to find my dog Benji on the table eating the BACON!

I must have screamed for twenty minutes, locked the naughty dog in the bathroom and did my best to save what was left of the bacon bites!

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Ingredients for the Blogger Bacon Bites


  • ButcherBox (1 pack) – 12 slices of bacon
  • 6 medium organic eggs
  • 4 slices of sourdough bread
  • ½ cup sauteed crimini mushrooms
  • Himalayan sea salt and pepper to
    taste
  • Thyme, Oregano or Parsley

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Instructions for the Blogger Bacon Bites


  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Grease a 6-count muffin pan really well to ensure that the bread and egg white do not stick
  3. Partially cook the bacon in a frying pan. It should NOT be cooked to crisp, the bacon should be pliable. This will just render some fat out of it. Drain on paper towels and cool slightly.
  4. Using a stemless wine glass, cut circles roughly the size of the base of the muffin cup from the sourdough bread.
  5. Drain all but 1 TBSP of the bacon fat out of the frying pan. Sauté mushrooms for about 5 minutes over medium heat. Set aside.
  6. Place a bread circle at the bottom of each muffin cup. Fit 2 slices of bacon loosely around the sides in each cup, overlapping as necessary, lining the sides of the muffin cup, forming a bacon “cup”.
  7. Place about 1 TBSP of the mushrooms on top of the bread circle.
  8. Finally, break an egg into each of the bacon-lined cups on top of the mushrooms. Sprinkle the top of each egg with salt, pepper, and a pinch of any of the thyme, oregano, and parsley (or a combo of all of them).
  9. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until bacon is perfectly crispy–don’t overcook or the bacon will burn!

As you embark on this flavorful culinary journey, the joy of cooking is inevitably accompanied by the need for clean-up. The delicate art of crafting bacon and egg cups demands precision, and as you navigate through each step, the reliance on paper towels becomes apparent. Whether it’s draining the partially cooked bacon or managing the aftermath of mushroom sautéing, the convenience of a reliable paper towel plays a crucial role in maintaining kitchen efficiency.

In the spirit of embracing sustainability and minimizing waste, consider making a simple yet impactful switch to reusable bamboo towel amazon. A quick search on Amazon reveals a myriad of eco-friendly options, such as reusable bamboo towels, that not only excel in absorbing spills and cleaning up messes but also contribute to reducing your environmental footprint. With their durability and reusability, these bamboo towels prove to be a practical addition to your kitchen, aligning seamlessly with the conscientious effort you put into crafting delightful dishes. So, as you savor the delicious results of your bacon and egg cups, consider the equally satisfying choice of incorporating reusable bamboo towels into your kitchen routine, enhancing both your cooking experience and your commitment to sustainability.


Love this recipe? Check out more recipes here + here.

 

 

I’m 31 and I still shop at the Brass Plum Department at Nordstrom.

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I’m 31 and I still shop at the Brass Plum Department at Nordstrom.

Oh, you mean the teen department at Nordstrom, Kathleen? Yep.


The Brass Plum department and BP. collection are available exclusively at Nordstrom (my go-to department store). BP. offers the best of juniors fashion (LOL), with cute, cool and covetable looks at affordable prices – yes, please. The Brass Plum department includes a wide range of clothing—like jeans, dresses, sweaters, tops and more—but I consistently find myself stocking up on sweaters. Why? They are on trend, affordable and sold at Nordstrom (the customer service capital of the shopping world). There is EVEN a book, The Nordstrom Way to Customer Experience Excellence: Creating a Values-Driven Service Culture about the AMAZING service behind Nordstrom.


Ok. So we’ve established that I love Nordstrom and their teen department (especially the sweaters) AND today I’m sharing three simple sweater looks from my favorite teen department, Brass Plum…

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[What I Wore: Sweater, Jeans, Boots, Sunglasses, Earrings, + Bag]

Look #1 The BP Cable Sleeve Pullover

$49 – $29.40 – 40% off -Available in Beige and Crimson


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[What I Wore: Sweater, Sunglasses, Pants + Shoes]

Look #2 The BP Flare Sleeve Sweater $39

$39 – Available in Black, Brown Rustic, Purple Mist, Red Jester and Teal


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[What I Wore: Sweater, Clutch, BeltJeans, + Sunglasses]

Look #3 The BP Ruffle Chenille Sweater

$49 – 29.40 – 40% off – Available in Green Jasper and Burgundy Royale

So there you have it – A 31-year-old in three sweaters from Brass Plum…the teen department at Nordstrom.



Shop my favorite sweaters from Brass Plum below:

The Patagonia Los Gatos Fleece Vest – Why I Love This Vest

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Who am I and what am I doing wearing the Los Gatos Fleece Vest from Patagonia?

Right? This vest is probably the last thing you would think to find me wearing, but when I spotted this vest on the Nordstrom website I kind of lost my mind with excitement. The plush, deep-pile fleece vest covers all my wants and needs for the moment when it comes to outwear. I styled it here for a little day of fun with the girls at Grandma Buddy’s Christmas Tree farm and have worn it pretty much every day since. From the gym to coffee with the girls, this vest is my new wardrobe favorite!

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Patagonia – Los Gatos Fleece Vest

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Everlane – The Day Heel

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What I Wore:

Top: J. Crew, Tissue Turtleneck T-shirt

Vest: Patagonia, Los Gatos Fleece Vest

Jeans: Levi’s, 501 Original

Shoes: Everlane, Day Heel

Check out the full post on these shoes here.

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Original Aviator