Spring Fashion Updates

"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."- Coco Chanel

Now that it is finally starting to show signs of it actually being Spring, I've started to retire some of my winter staples in favor of some spring-y alternatives. Disclaimer: I love clothes, but I wouldn't consider myself super fashionable or pulled together. Although I really love experimenting and finding new pieces.

There are three major trends I am focusing on this spring. 

Three Trends:

• High Low Hemline
• Lace Detailing
• Cut Outs/Low Back

I also love being able to wear clothes I already own. Last summer I jumped right on the high-low hemline trend. Maybe it is because I'm tall so skirts and dresses rarely are long enough and the low hem was perfect for me, or maybe it is because I liked to twirl around in them--regardless, this trend is still going strong. Which makes me very happy.

I get to continue to wear two of my favorite dresses this spring!

High-Low Dress

High-Low Dress

Featured Fashion (a lot of the original pieces are no longer in stock, but here are some great substitutes): Fedora, Brown Braided Belt, Strappy Sandals, My Denim Jacket, Black Flats, Floral High-Low Dress, My Red Dress

Another trend that I am completely on board with is lace. I own lace skirts, dresses, shirts, and shorts and I am still buying more and more lace pieces. I love how it can be so feminine, but if you dress it with leather, it immediately takes on a much  more rock and roll vibe.

My favorite lace skirt

Featured Fashion: Chambray Shirt, Lace Skirt, Lace Shorts

The third trend I am obsessed with is cut outs. I love the subtle peek of unexpected skin. It's a great way to show off a tan without freezing. I have recently bought a ton of clothes with some unique detailing.

Basically I've bought the majority of Urban Outfitters dresses with cut outs. Check them out here: Dresses.

Get ready for the warmth!

Cheers X

Chicken & Avocado Spaghetti with Garlic Bread

"Everything you see, I owe to spaghetti"- Sophia Loren 

Growing up in California, I was exposed to some of the freshest produce around, especially avocados. My mom and most of my closest friends were all avocado addicts, but something about them freaked me out... I think they were too green with an odd creamy texture that just threw me. However, during my freshman year of college a friend of mine forced me to eat an avocado. Since then I have become the biggest advocate of avocados. I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate avocados into my diet (smoothies, grilled cheese, etc.) because they are so ridiculously good for you. 

 A couple months ago, I came across a recipe for an avocado pasta that I had to try. With a few minor tweaks and additions avocado pasta is now one of my favorite recipes. You all need to try this, you won't be disappointed. 

And honestly, what Italian inspired meal is complete without garlic bread? 

Avocado Spaghetti:

What You Need: 

• 1/2 pound spaghetti 
• 1.5 ripe avocados 
• 1 spoonful of lemon juice 
• 1 spoonful of lime juice
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil 
• 2 tablespoon of pesto
• 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend
• red pepper flakes for seasoning
• chicken breast 

How to Make:

• Cook your spaghetti until done
• Cook your chicken on medium heat seasoned with garlic and lemon 
• Blend the peeled avocado with the olive oil, garlic, lemon/lime juice, and pesto until smooth

 

• Coat the spaghetti with the avocado mixture and season to taste with cheese and red pepper flakes

Garlic Bread

What You Need:

• French or Italian loaf of bread cut horizontally 
• 1/4 cup of butter
• 4 cloves of diced garlic
• 2 tbsp of parsley
• 1/4 cup of italian cheese blend (I use fontina, parmesan, and mozzarella) 

How to Make:

• soften your butter and mix in the garlic and parsley
• cover your bread in the butter mixture

• preheat your oven to 350 degrees
• cook the bread in the oven for 10 minutes
• sprinkle the cheese over the bread and cook for another 5 minutes (wait for the cheese to start to bubble and the edges of the bread to darken)

• Let it cool, cut it up, and serve 

Enjoy!

Cheers X