My Summer Favs....

Soo this summer there are a few things that I am beyond loving!  I just thought I would share some of my latest addictions with you guys.

 

So starting from the top left

1) Steve Madden "Weekender" bag.  This style/size of bag is the perfect fit for summer (or any season).  It has become a staple for me at work (I just have way too many things I haul everyday).  It's perfect for days trips to St. Augustine or a weekend trip top Orlando.

2) M.A.C Lipstick - Any shade of nude.  I will say I have always loved a nude colored lip but this summer I have loved it even more.  I feel back in love with Nude this past Memorial Day weekend while in Las Vegas.  I got my makeup done for my bachelorette party  and I haven't been able to put this color down since then.

3) Candy Crush - HA! I soo know this is not a fashion or beauty find but this game is freaking addicting! The hubby and I can't seem to put this game down.  I mean there have been nights where were both laying around watching tv and playing this game! (you can find it for free in the Android and IPhone App stores).

4) Wedge Sneakers - I know this style of shoes have been out for a while but I am soo loving these this summer.  When I need to make a run to the market or mall these shoe give my look the perfect finish.  I can honestly say prior to this trend the only time I'd be caught in some sneakers would be at the gym!

5) Justin Timberlake's 20/20 Experience - I LOVE this album!  Its got a little of everything on it!  This is my go to album this summer.  A great buy for you music lovers!

This pretty much sums up my most coveted summer favs.

What I'm Cooking Wednesday's:

Hey guy's I want to start a new series of posts and they will be called "What I am Cooking Wednesday's".  It's where I will share on Thursday's what I cooked the night before.  I will be trying some new things and mastering some old.  Feel free to use any of the recipe's I am providing and I promise I will be 100% honest as I review and recap them.


This Week's Dish:

Bowtie Pasta with Sausage and Escarole

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So before I begin I will say that this is a recipe I tried a while back when I was doing weight watchers.  I can never seem to find Escarole so I did replace mines with Rapini (aka Brocolli Rabe).  I actually love this dish, it has small spicy kick to it and it allows me to eat pasta without all of the guilt that normally comes with it.

On to the recipe:

Ingredients:
6 oz of uncooked pasta bowties (I used the whole box)
1/4 tsp of salt (for when you cook the pasta)
1 tsp of olive oil
8 oz of uncooked turkey sausages, hot Italian style (removed the castings - the clear film that holds the meat together) (I used 4 out 5 that came in the package)
1 small uncooked onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves (I used the minced garlic that comes in the jar)
8 cups of escarole, roughly chopped into bite-size pieces (remember I used Rapini instead)
3/4 cup of chicken broth
14 1/2 can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes (I actually only used 1/2 of the can)
1 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (I used 1/2 of cup and I used shaved Parmesan)

Preparation:

Cook pasta in lightly salted water according to package directions; drain pasta and return to pot.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion; cook, breaking up sausage as it cooks, until sausage is lightly browned.

Add garlic, rapini (escarole) and broth to skillet; cook, stirring often, until rapini (escarole) is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and red pepper flakes; cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

Spoon sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; sprinkle with red pepper flakes (if desired).


Here is a look (from my cell phone) of how my pasta came out.  Feel free to ask any questions below!

Our Wedding Unofficial Recap: The Ceremony

Hey guys I know its been such a long time since I posted but I am back!  The wedding is finally over and so is the month long vacation from just about everything.  Before I post some pics from this very small unofficial recap of our big day.  I wanted to take some time to talk about the changes to the blog.  First things first you will see that I have add a few pages at the top of the site (specifically the one that says "Shop")  Yes!  I finally opened an easy store and yes it is def a work in progress.  But as you will see in some upcoming posts I have been Strassing shoes and accessories.  But I will talk more on that later.  Next, on the right hand side of the page you will see i have my latest pins from Pinterest as well as my latest Instagram posts.

Okay on to my mini recap....and when i say unofficial I mean that these are photos that were taken by my friends.  Once I have the photos from our wedding photographer i will post them here.

The Ceremony:

As you can probably tell our wedding colors were black and white.  We had a blast on our big day and I am glad that is over....its was quite the long and stressful journey but it was a successful one.   I will be sure to post about some of the many DIY projects I took on for the wedding!

Tuesday Chic Spotlight: Morrisa C.

Hey guys! So I know this post is long overdue but I am pleased to announce the return of the Tuesday Chic Spotlight series.   This week I am honor to post about this stylish natural chica Morrisa C.

On Hair...

What are three words you use to describe your hair?

"Versatile, A Renaissance, and Cosmic"

 How long have you been natural and what made you go natural?

"First when I was 16. And again when I was 20, so 7 full years now."

What is the best part about having textured hair?

"All the fun and exciting styles I get to try, braids, straight, color, up/ down, everything!!!"

What is the most unexpected thing you've experienced since going natural

"When I straighten my hair, it is straighter now with a flat iron than it ever was with a relaxer."

Name one beauty you cannot live without? Why?

"Essential oils and butters (Coconut, Shea, olive, etc) Great for moisture in skin and hair. Look young, stay young!"

On Fashion and other things...

What would you say your fashion style was?

"Vintage, Classic, Feminine ( With a dash of punk thrown in there)"

Name three things that are always in your purse?

"Burts Bees Lipbalm, Travel size shea butter, and Carol’s Daughter hair pomade"

What are you favorite bag and shoes?

"I love crossbody bags and coach has a the lovely MADISON LEATHER ISABELLE in tealJI am a huge BCBG fan and my BCBG black suede wedges with rhinestones are an interesting play on a classic wardrobe staple"

What do you think will be a huge trend for 2013?

"Native American Prints/ Big and even Bigger Hair!!!"

Is there anything else you want to add?

" Check out my online vintage boutique: messy jane on Etsy.com and my natural hair blog: www.goteamnatural.com"

And that wraps this feature up! If you are interested in being featured in the Tuesday Chic spotlight series please send an e-mail to admin@allrelevantthings.com.