Resort 2014: Marchesa

A few months have passed since our engagement and I have started to gather ideas and inspiration for what I would dream for my wedding dress to look like.  I think that I might be getting close after seeing these Marchesa beauties from the Resort collection.  Is it me or can Marchesa do no wrong? Here are some of my favorites from the collection. 

Healthy Chicken Salad

There are many foods in life that are well-worth the indulgence like a rich, velvety chocolate layer cake, truffled french fries and lobster macaroni and cheese and must never be deviated from, but then there are those dishes that you can play with and make lighter and healthier. One of my favorite recipes to transform is homemade chicken salad that is equal parts delicious and creamy but without the added fat.  In this recipe, I swapped out mayonnaise and added tangy non-fat Greek yogurt.  Initially, I was unsure if poultry would mix with yogurt, but it does, it does and has left me preferring this variety over the other.  I also added a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to make it a bit richer and added some chopped shallots and celery, which I then served atop a bed of red leaf lettuce. 

Summer Cravings:: Ice Cream

The official start of summer is nearly upon us and that means one thing - ice cream.  When it comes to this cold treat, the sky is the limit with flavors and textures.  I have yet to invest in an ice cream machine, but I am nearly about to cave after seeing these delicious recipes that I have been collecting on my Pinterest page.  I also gathered a few of my picks for creating some of these delicious recipes!  Continue for more...

Resort 2014: Stella McCartney

The Stella McCartney Resort collection has given me a new love - combining floral and python. I am also loving her take on a more relaxed peplum, a silhouette that does not seem to be going anywhere, which I am very happy about. Here are a few of my favorites from the presentation.   

I Love This Look: Blouse + Mini

I hope that everyone had a great weekend! It was a nice weekend here that started with spending time with family that was from out of town and was finished with a long sun-drenched brunch to celebrate Father's Day.  If I were to put together the quintessential summer office look it would be this, a button-up blouse with a cute skirt and a chunky heeled sandal - it is effortless and chic and I would pair it with rosy cheeks. This brings me to a collaboration that looks amazing, Pierre Hardy for NARS. I currently have my eye on this rosy blush with gold flecks, isn't it just impossibly pretty?

Tory Burch Brigitte Blouse / Topshop Skirt

Zara Block Heel Sandal / Annabel Ingall Jojo Cross Body Bag

NARS Pierre Hardy Blush

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Little Bits of Happiness

(Having some fun with my new favorite love/hobby, photography)

 (Enjoying a frothy cappuccino at the new Stumptown Coffee, this place must be visited)

Resort 2014: Chloé

Oh how Chloé just tugs at my heart strings. I am loving the Resort 2014 collection brimming with lace details, rich navy and boxy heels that I am dreaming about. Here are a few of my favorite looks.