Searching

I'm sad to admit that my go to black pumps may be put out to pasture.  They are beautiful cap toe Joan & David's that have been with me for awhile.  The search begins today to fill the void.
 
Searching by blondegigi featuring pointed toe high heels

Fashion faux pas

Last night the hubs & I went to Chipotle for dinner (Taco Tuesday anyone?) and while we were standing in line I noticed a young lady with a tag on the sleeve of her coat that read Material from Italy.   I said bless her heart to the hubs, but did not have it in me to let her know that it is to be removed prior to wearing.   Just like the X stitched into the vent of a coat or skirt.   I have on numerous occasions been known to snip those off new co-workers that are fresh out of school.

Now off to Noodles & Company for lunch.  Wonder what I shall see while there.


Photo and helpful advice from the blog Sew a Beginner

A perfect statement

Poshlocket has free shipping & returns and great prices on costume jewelry.  I'm trying to expand my necklace collection and thought the one above would get a ton of use.

I saw this Amrita Singh necklace on Gilt Groupe (for $78 instead of $250) and decided it was another one I needed to have.  It will be the perfect punch of color to many of my outfits.  Here is an invite if you are not already a member. 

Kate Spade is having a sample sale the next few days.  May have to pick up something fun from there as well. Happy shopping y'all!

Photos from poshlocket and Amrita Singh.

Rum Cake

Popped cake in fridge while we went to dinner

Rum Cake
1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (3.4-ounce) box Jell-O vanilla instant pudding and pie filling
4 eggs
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup veg oil
1/2 cup dark rum

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan (I used a tube pan).

In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, eggs, water, oil and dark rum. Mix until well-blended and pour into greased pan.

Bake for  50 minutes to an 1 hour or until cake tests done. Remove from oven and cool in pan on wire rack. Invert over serving platter to release cake and set aside.

The recipe called for a glaze but I really wanted to have icing with toasted coconut flakes so I created the following.

Icing
2 sticks unsalted butter (room temp)
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup coconut rum
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
dash of salt

1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes (toasted in 350 oven for 5 minutes)

Keep an eye on them , they can burn quickly

Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Add sugar, run, vanilla, and salt. Beat on medium-low speed until blended, scraping down sides of bowl. Increase to medium high and beat until light and fluffy.

Ice cake and sprinkle with coconut. Keep cake chilled and serve at room temperature and enjoy.

Marching on into Spring!

Marching on into Spring! by blondegigi featuring a stacked heel


My nails are the pop of color in my outfit today.  I'm so happy to be bare legged enjoying the amazing weather. Hope y'all are having great weather as well.