Fashion meets Food

Zoya Spring 2014: Awaken & Monet

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Erica

Zoya Awaken and what I am calling “the game changer” their new glitter topper Monet, take spring to the next level. With dreamy creams reminiscent of childhood favorites, sparkling candied pastels and a glowing gold you won’t want to miss.

Brooklyn is a buttery gold with a pearl-satin finish. Gold is hot for spring and Brooklyn is the perfect way to incorporate into your wardrobe. This polish is kind of streaky so watch your lines.

Cole is a creamsicle orange crème. Loving this shade it’s soft, shiny and a very flattering shade of orange. I used three coats.

Dillion is a pale, seafoam green packed with golden shimmer. The color is gorgeous and reminds me of Lake Superior in the spring. I used two coats.

Dot is cotton candy pink créme. If you love pink as much as I do Dot is definitely the don’t want to miss color of the collection. It’s the best cotton candy pink I have ever been able to find, and perfect for your nails and toes this spring. I used three coats.

Hudson is the pastel version of Pantone’s Radiant Orchid. Packed with silver, gold and pink shimmer. I used two coats.

Rebel is a robins egg blue metallic filled with gold and silver shimmer. The gold shimmer stands out more in the bottle while silver takes over on the nail. This color will definitely have you thinking spring in no time. I used two coats.

Monet (which I am calling the game changer) is a holographic, rainbow glitter topper. The tinted pink base is very thick, which allows you to evenly apply the glitter “polka dot confetti”. You can put this on top of any polish color for an instant confetti party on your nails.

Thoughts: I Love this collection! What do you think?

Brush Up: Doggy Dental Health

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Erica

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{February 1st, 2013 | Collar from Walmart}

Did you know – February is Pet Dental Health Month, and 80% of dogs develop some degree of periodontal disease by age 3, which in most cases results in a high vet bill for a root canal, dental cleaning and/or having teeth pulled? Do you have a dental routine with your dog?

I buy Jack\’s toothbrush (I change it every month) and toothpaste (Vanilla Mint – I tried Chicken flavor before, but it really made his breath stink) from his vet.

{bow tie dog collar from Happy Tails Dog Company}

Routine: Each night before I go to bed I sit down on the kitchen floor and say “Jack, come brush your teeth”. He comes running into the room and jumps on my lap.

{My nail polish is Zoya \’Dot\’}

Jack recently had his yearly vet checkup and the vet said, “Wow, Jack has no tartar”. As a puppy parent this was music to my ears, and a few hundred dollars that remained in my pocket.

{better look at Jack\’s Happy Tails Dog Company bow tie collar}

While I have my own dental care routine with Jack, if you don’t have one I highly recommend that you speak to your vet

Pralines

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Erica

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While visiting New Orleans a couple years ago I fell in love with the culture and the food especially the pralines. This weekend I tried to recreate one of my favorite Nola pralines, while it’s not the same I am pleased with the result and thought I would share it with you.

Pralines

Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup heavy cream
½ cup sugar
1 cup + 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 cup pecan pieces.

Directions
1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
2. In medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter.
3. Add heavy cream and both sugars.
4. Continue cooking until sugars dissolve.
5. Increase heat to medium and simmer until reaches 240 degrees, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. If mixture begins to crystallize add 2 more tablespoons of the cream.
6. Add the pecans and remove from heat.
7. Spoon praline mixture onto prepared baking sheets.
8. Allow to cool at least 30 minutes before transferring to an airtight container.