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{Style Series} Fall Trends Part 2: Over The Knee Boots & Doctor Satchels

September 18, 2013 By Cori

Monday we kicked off a 3 part style series to discuss some of the hottest trends this fall.

Today, is installment numero dos of the series and we are talking boots & bags …. SWOON!

{Style Series} 2013 Fall Fashion Trends

doctor satchels and over the knee boots fall trends

Over The Knee Boots

Boots are my weakness, you guys! Next to fall leaves, crisp chilly air and a Vente Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks (hold the whip, please), boots may just be my favorite part of fall.

My 18 year old sister calls her over the knee boots her “Confidence Boots’, and really? Don’t all boots posses that power when they are “the right” boot for you?

If you have legs for days, ROCK ON! Over the knee boots are HOT!

For those of us that are thigh conscious, over the knee boots can be tricky because what you wear beneath the boot can “shorten” the appearance of your leg- and draw attention to your thigh area.

So does that mean we can’t wear them if we don’t have the legs of a Victoria Secret model? Ummm… absolutely not! If you find a pair that calls to you, channel that confidence and pair them up with matching leggings to make your legs appear longer and less “broken up”.

Not Rated Women’s Warm Up Boots, Amazon $65

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Vince Camuto, Bollo – $149

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Mod Cloth Pavement To The Boot, $69.99

Dr. Bag Satchels

Dr. Bag Satchels are big this year, and of course my heart is yearning for one of the most expensive one I’ve seen… but how freaking fab is this Brian Atwood leopard print doctor satchel?? Its so roomy in there. I could totally use it as a diaper bag- right? 😉 … a $700 diaper bag.

Brian Atwood Leopard pring doctor satchel handbag trend 2013

Here are some more super cute doctor satchels that are under $700 😉

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Small Dr’s Bag, Top Shop– $70

Kelsi Dagger Carter Covertible Shoulder, 6pm $177.99

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Big Buddah Eryn, Zappos $99

What do you think of these two fall trends?

Love em’ or leave em?

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Be sure to check back Friday this week to discuss even more fun fall style.

Miss Part 1? Leather and Fancy Sweats t here.

See Part 3- Statement earrings and prints here

{Style Series} Fall Fashion Trends: Leather & Fancy Sweats!

September 16, 2013 By Cori

Fashion week may be over, but the buzz about fall’s latest trends has only just begun! So I thought it would be fun to do another 3 part style series – this time discussing some of the hottest trends we’ll be seeing this fall.

When asked about the hot trends for fall at the Fashion Forward Conference, Celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch gave everyone some unexpected advice that I LOVED.

He said “Don’t follow the trends! Do what feels right”.

GASP! …. Blasphemy! … but not really.

He went on to say how what the fashion industry deems as the hot trends, are not always made for everyone and the most important thing is feeling good and loving what you’re wearing.

When you feel your best you look your best has always been my moto and so I loved hearing this come from Phillip (who by the way has styled Halle Berry for the Oscars, and is also the famed stylist who had to deal with the whole LiLo dress cutting fiasco earlier this year! – remember that one?)

Truer words have never been spoken, so I wanted to share it before we kicked off this series.

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{Style Series} 2013 Fall Fashion Trends

Here is how our series will work. Monday, Wednesday and Friday of this week, I will be discussing fall trends. Each post will include 2 trends and some examples. Feel free to weigh in!

Today we are discussing 2 of my favorites– leather and dressy sweats. I thought I’d pair these two in one post because they can really go hand in hand.

Leather

Leather is ev.ery.where. I love it– But leather is tricky. For me, my natural frame usually fits a size 8 or 10 but is still over all curvy. I was not blessed with legs that go on forever. I have hips and thighs and all that jazz. So leather leggings, and tight leather dresses… probably not going to work for me.

However, Nicole from Mom Trends on the other hand rocked this super fab Maggy London Faux Leather Laser Cut dress on the Fashion Forward runway the other day and it looked 10 times better on her than it looked on the website model!

Try it all and see what works best for you- and if you feel good in it, flaunt it my friends!

The good news is, if you are a leather lover there are SO many ways you can rock this trend no matter your shape or size. There are tons of examples of “leather detailing” or pops of leather being seen in the stores.

(Minus) The Leather Sleeves Tee, Express $29.99

Lovers + Friends for REVOLVE Vegan Leather Tee, Revolve Clothing $78

Aqua Tee Faux Leather, Bloomingdales

The “How I love Thee” dress that I recently posted about from Bloomies (Yes, I’m still talking about it. My birthday is next month. Just sayin’ ::cough:: James! ::Cough::) was mixed with a soft cotton, rouching and just a small panel of leather- I totally rocked that dress with a bump and it was BEYOND comfortable.

(It’s since gone on sale by the way. Now $189 on Zappos. I just need it to come down a liiiiiiitle bit more…. and by little I mean maybe another 50%)

Dressy Sweat Pants & Fancy Sweat Shirts

Comfort and style all meshed in one. Though a little hard to pull off for maternity looks, this trend is style heaven in my book… {tosses out yoga pants}.

This year you can wear sweatpants and sweatshirts accented with studs, satin, leather and even paired with heels to achieve a polished look for the day. It’s every woman’s dream- no?

Clu Ruffled Sweatshirt, ShopBop $187

Pencey Fencing Sweatshirt, ShopBop $42

Studded Graphic Sweatshirt, Express $49.99

(PS- doesn’t this sweatshirt get Katy Perry’s ROAR stuck in your head?…no? just me?)

Mercer French Terry Sweatpants with leather detail, ShopBop– $110

Elliot Animal Print Sweat Pants, Nordstrom $148

So what do you think of these two fall trends? Love em’ or leave em?

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See Part 2: Over The Knee Boots & Doctor Satchels

See Part 3: Statement Earrings and Prints

Fall Harvest Pumpkin-Carrot Cupcakes {Recipe}

October 3, 2012 By Cori

My friend Amy is by far one of the most talented bakers I know.

Her Instagram pictures always leave me drooling, and the tragedy of it all is that approximately 5 years ago she decided to relocate to Florida! BOO.

Feast your eyes, on my BFFL’s latest creation…

Pumpkin carrot cupcakes…
with a pumpkin fluff center..

and? ANNND…. a ginger snap garnish!

umm.. hello fall-heaven!

So today Amy is sharing her recipe, so that we may all have a taste of a little fall-heaven …

INGREDIENTS:

1 box of carrot cake mix
2 can of pumpkin puree (do not use pumpkin pie in a can)
1 eggs
3 tablespoons of oil (I use smart balance, it makes me feel just a tad bit less guilty)
At least 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice (to taste)
1 tub of marshmallow fluff (I buy the 16oz container but mostly for an excuse to have a late night treat at a later date)
1 stick of unsalted butter at room temp.
1 pound bag of confectioners sugar
2 tablespoons of heavy cream (milk also works just fine)
Pinch of salt
1 bag of pull-and-bake gingersnaps (Immaculate Baking Co. is always my brand of choice)

Quick Tip 1: For a clump, free batter, sift your cake mix before encorporating other ingredients

Quick Tip 2: If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice in your pantry or can’t find it at your local market, a nice alternative is to combine ground cinnamon with nutmeg, cloves and ginger (the ginger is optional as it’s based upon preference)

CUPCAKE

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Combine carrot cake mix with pumpkin pie spice (use 1 tablespoon, you can always add more later).
Once the spices are incorporated into the cake mix, fold in the can of pumpkin puree with a spactula. Using a whisk at this point is not recommended as it will appear very clumpy and difficult to mix.
Add your egg and combine until it’s fully incorporated into the mixture.
Once combined, add your oil. If you prefer the texture of a muffin instead of a fluffy cupcake – omit oil at this point
Line your cupcake tray with a decorative cup and fill each until about 2/3 way full (1/3 of a cup of batter or a large ice cream scoop usually does the trick)
Bake in the preheated oven until the cupcakes spring back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
Once cupcakes are done, let cool for at least 10 minutes but up to an hour is preferred

FILLING

In a stand-up mixer, beat the stick of butter on high until it’s pale yellow and almost fluffy.
Combine half of tub of marshmallow fluff until smooth
Add 1/2 of the can of pumpkin (you can save the other half of the can for pumpkin pancakes). Mix.
Reduce the speed to low and add confectioners sugar, 1/2 cup at a time alternating with heavy cream with until fully incorporated and easily spreadable. If need be, add additional cream to attain ideal consistency.

COOKIES

While the cupcakes are cooling and your oven is still hot, bake your cookies as directed on the package. Don’t worry about the size of the cookie because you’re going to be placing a bite-size piece of the cookie on every cupcake. Remember, the cookie is meant to be part of the decor, not the main attraction (of course, if you love gingersnaps, you could always ignore this). Once the cookies are baked and cooled, cut in quarters to form a triangular shape.

DECORATING

Using Wilton Tip 230, fill a pastry bag with 1/3 of the filling. You may be tempted to fill the bag more but don’t – by doing this in stages, you’ll have more control of your final masterpiece. Insert your pastry tip into the cupcake and squeeze. This will insert your filling into the middle of your cupcake. Be sure to stop squeezing before you remove your tip, otherwise you are likely to end up with a disaster. Once you’ve finished filling your cupcakes, go back to each and put a dab of frosting on top of each. At that time, add your cookie along with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie frosting as a garnish.

** TIME-SAVING SHORT CUT :

Take 1 block of cream cheese and add one egg along with 3 tablespoons of sugar. Add a tablespoon to each cupcake before you bake them. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Don’t worry about the frosting or the cookies. They’re just as good, if not better, without it.

BTW, random fact…Marshmallow fluff was created in 1917…

And *that* is just one of the reasons why I love Amy.

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{Style Series} 2013 Fall Fashion Trends

Over The Knee Boots

Dr. Bag Satchels

What do you think of these two fall trends?

Love em’ or leave em?

{Style Series} 2013 Fall Fashion Trends

Leather

Dressy Sweat Pants & Fancy Sweat Shirts

So what do you think of these two fall trends? Love em’ or leave em?

INGREDIENTS:

CUPCAKE

FILLING

COOKIES

DECORATING

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