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lady in plaid

October 14, 2013
Plaid pants have been on my wishlist, so when LOFT reached out for me to test their new pant fit I knew which style I was going for. As for the fit, I had no idea. Pant shopping can often be a struggle with gaping at the waist, being too tight through the thighs, etc. LOFT did their research apparently because they spoke to over 10,000 women, listening to their concerns and wishes, and created a special design to flatter and accentuate. I found out that I’m a Marissa, which fits a little straighter through the thighs. I chose the ankle style because I think it’s really wearable. I’m not only excited to have a pair of plaid pants, but also a pair that fits so well! If you’re by a LOFT store I’d definitely recommend checking out your fit. They also have a great little online test you can take in 5 seconds! Easiest pants shopping ever!
top Darling, pants c/o LOFT, shoes J.Crew {25% off today with code SHOPNOW}, sunglasses Karen Walker Super Duper Strength, necklace Forever 21, bracelet J.Crew, purse Brahmin

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Remember how I said on Friday that I was going to go on a haunted hay ride? Yeah.. that didn’t really happen. But I did do something else equally {if not more} frightening! In the spirit of October, and pre-Halloween, I watched a very scary movie, The Conjuring. I do not watch scary movies. ever. So it was kind of a big deal, and of course I had nightmares two nights in a row, but it was kind of interesting, as well as scream out loud scary. For a girl who loves intense shows like Dexter, The Killing and Homeland, you’d think a little scary movie would be no big deal. The thing is, though, I really just love dramas and thrillers, tv shows and movies with an interesting psychological storyline. Maybe that’s why The Conjuring got under my skin so much, it felt very real..and apparently it was based off true events that I’m now dying to research. Have any of you seen this movie? What did you think? Are you a scary movie person? I think the scariest I’ll go from now on is Hocus Pocus!
xox

boot roundup

October 11, 2013
Lately, I’ve been obsessing over boots (short, mid, tall, flat, heeled, wedge, you name it!). I guess it’s to be expected with the start of the fall season. While I love the classic cognac and black boots I love that more styles this season are coming in different colors {blue suede, two-tone, metallic, and pink!}. There’s also a lot of buckle details going on. This one in particular is calling my name with it’s pretty cut-outs! Here are some of my favorite styles below. Do you have a particular boot on your list right now?
low heel boots: one.two.three
heeled boots: one.two.three
wedge boots: one.two.three
tall boots: one.two.three
all the boots on the left side are under $100!
Well we made it to Friday..hooray! This weekend is going to be pretty laid back. I have some errands I want to get done but I’m looking forward to a fun Saturday night of pumpkin ravioli and a haunted hayride. I’m kind of a big scaredy cat and never really participate in any of the spooky Halloween things {I’ll have nightmares for days!} but I’ve been convinced to go on the hayride. I’m hoping it won’t be too bad! If a vampire or zombie doesn’t get me, I’ll see you Monday!

xox

toffee nut cookies

November 20, 2012
I actually made these cookies a couple weeks ago after Halloween. I guess Heath English Toffee pieces aren’t very popular with the kiddos, which isn’t that bad because it’s one of my favorites! I knew I’d devour all of the toffee pieces if I left them in the candy jar so I decided to incorporate them into a cookie. I think if I had used plain toffee {instead of Heath milk chocolate toffee} it would have been good to include chocolate somehow so hence the note about chocolate chips. These cookies were both crispy and chewy, the perfect combo! It’s a nice change from the traditional chocolate chip, but just as easy!

Toffee Nut Cookies

INGREDIENTS
1 1/8 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teapsoon baking soda
1 stick butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup chopped English Toffee pieces {I used Heath milk chocolate toffee}
1/2 cup chocolate chips {if not using Heath milk chocolate toffee}
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/3 cup shredded coconut
1/3 cup chopped almonds

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, salt and baking soda together. Set aside. Cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and egg. Add in flour mixtures a spoonful at a time, until blended. Stir in toffee, oats, coconut and almonds.

Drop dough by the tablespoon onto parchment lined baking tray. Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly crispy on the outside by still light on top.

Enjoy!
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What’s your favorite kind of cookie to make this time of year?
xox