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Happy Labor Day & PLL Nail Trends

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Erica

For me labor day is the official end to summer. This weekend you would not have guessed that summer was coming to an end. The tempatures were topping out at almost 100 degrees which is hotter than the entire summer was. I was going to have a red, white and blue inspired post, but decided to go with a manicure post instead.

I am addicted to Pretty Little Liars, and even more addicted to the nail colors and trends of the girls on the show….especially Hanna. Do you watch PLL?

{How about yellow nails with a texture accent nail?}

{Taupe}

{Bright purple with murky colored clothing}

{accenting nails with two completely different colors}

{mint polish with crackle polish over it}

{hot pink & bright yellow…love this}

{metallic bronze with gold undertones}

{make a statement with bright blue}

{accenting nails with light and dark hues}

What do you think about the polish shades and trends on PLL?

Five Things

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Erica

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{2 for $20 candles from Bath & Body Works – stocked up on fall scents}

Just as I started to prep for fall (I have been fall crafting, bookmarking recipes and stocking up on fall candles), summer seems to still be in full swing with these 90 degree temps. This weekend I will be cranking up the AC, lighting some summer scented candles and baking a French inspired dessert. What will you be up to this weekend?

{Fishtail braids during rainy days}

{Mermaid inspired nails to end summer}

Nicole by OPI Lifesaver from the Justin Bieber collection and OPI Mermaid Tears for an accent.

{a trip to the zoo}

{Muted polish colors perfect for fall}

Color Crush: Cedar

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Erica

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It\’s September… can you believe it? Summer sure did pass by quickly. Over the weekend I was rummaging through my nail polish trying to figure out what color to polish my nails. I wanted something that didn\’t scream summer but was not my usual dark shades for fall. After deciding on OPI Mermaid Tears mixed with A-Taupe the Space Needle I kind of began to fall in love with \”cedar\”. It also just so happens that \”cedar\” is a color trend for fall.

{Red Valentino Leather Bow Convertible Tote}

{Fendi Boston Bag}

{Milly Bungalow Tile Raquel Halter Dress}

{Z Spoke Zac Posen Flap Crossbody bag}

{OPI Mermaid Tears}

{OPI A-Taupe the Space Needle}

{Essie Sew Psyched}

What do you think of cedar?

Peach Cobbler

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Erica

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Growing up in Michigan once August came around it was time for some absolutely gorgeous and juicy peaches. Over the weekend I bought an abundance of peaches and of course had to come up with a peach cobbler recipe and share it with you.

Peach Cobbler
For the peach filling
• 6 peaches, peeled, pitted & sliced
• 1 Tbls. lemon juice
• 1 c. + 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
• 3 Tbsp. corn starch

For the cobbler topping
• 1.25 c. Bisquick mix
• 1/4-1/2 c. milk
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• 1.5 Tbsp. butter (melted)

Directions
• Combine the peaches, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon and corn starch in a large bowl. Set aside for 30 minutes.
• Pre-heat oven to 350.
• Mix the Bisquick mix, milk, sugar and butter together.
• Pour the peaches into a 9 x 9 baking dish. Drop the cobbler topping dough by the spoonful all over the peach filling.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes. Or until cobbler topping is golden brown and not doughy.
• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Tight Knit Situation

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Erica

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Despite the fact that many people find hosiery to be old fashion, I absolutely love it. It seems as though I have accumulated a massive hosiery collection. From sheers and nudes to black, and playful colors and patterns. It is important to wear when you have on expensive shoes or any shoes for that matter that you do not want to trash. You will never catch me wearing heels or any closed toe shoes without some sort of hosiery.