Month: March 2018

March Music

March Music

The songs I’ve been listening to on replay all month long. Enjoy!

Creamy Madeira Mushrooms Sauce

Creamy Madeira Mushrooms Sauce

I tried to recreate The Cheesecake Factory’s Madeira wine sauce for my grandma and it turned out pretty well! Take a look for a deliciously creamy and savory sauce to serve with pasta, meats or veggies. Enjoy!

My February Favorites

My February Favorites

Another month of the New Year has passed which means I’m two months into my New Year’s resolution and can only buy one thing a month. Keep reading for the 6 Things I wanted this February and the 1 item I got.

February came and went so quickly that I almost decided not to get anything this month. Plus, I have to admit that my grandma buys all of her grandkids a red shirt for Valentine’s Day (and the yummiest cookies ever—Nana is the best!) so I did add something to my closet mid month. She got me one of the items on my list which means I kind of got one thing without getting it myself. I know that’s a loophole, but technically I didn’t get it so I still kept screen shots of the items that made me look twice and waited to make a pick at the end of the month.

A few things caught my eye, including a couple pairs of booties and some more polka dot items but it wasn’t until March first rolled around and Matisse launched its collab with Amuse that I decided I would indeed make a purchase and count it as my February pick. Take a look at the items I wanted to buy and check out the adorable boots that made their way into my wardrobe.

 

 

1. This leopard print duster is pretty great and such a statement piece. It has metallic stitching and is perfect for layering. I love animal print to throw on with anything but I also got a cheetah print coat in December so I had to pass on this one.

 

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2. Since I was going to Hawaii in February this adorable retro bikini was a top contender but I figured I already have enough swim and had some Novella Royale higher waisted bottoms I was still waiting to wear so this was another thing I decided to pass up.

 

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3. I am loving white boots right now. I am usually not a white footwear person at all, I don’t think I have any white shoes aside from the converse I still have from high school but when I got some cream snake skin boots for Christmas and have been wearing them a lot I thought about adding these to the mix. Ultimately I decided I didn’t need another pair but I still love these!

 

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4. Like last month, I was drawn to another super cute and flirty polka dot blouse. This was my cheater item that I got from my Nana so I have to say this was a winner.

 

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5. This kimono from Free People is beautiful. The sleeve and all the lantern details are stunning. Yet, I have quite the collection of kimonos and Jane Robes hanging in my closet so I let this one go.

 

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6. Last but not least are these Amuse x Matisse boots that I had to have as soon as I saw them. It was March first so technically I made it through the month but knew it was too soon to count this as a March pick without having made my own in February. Thinking they might sell out I couldn’t wait any longer to contemplate after seeing them and with the great price tag and slip on style I’m sure I won’t be disappointed. These bad boys are in the mail right now so I’ll report back once I get them!

 

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