Altuzarra Collection at Target

Joseph Altuzarra is collabing with Target to produce a feminine yet edgy collection with awesome prints for fall - to be released on Sunday, September 14. I'm super excited for this because I failed miserably in executing a plan for the Phillip Lim/Target release, everything sold out and as a result I have exactly zero items from the collection in my wardrobe. So this time around, I'm staking out Target at 8am (BLASPHEMY!) on Sunday, grabbing everything I can get my hands on, hauling it into the fitting room and buying things I definitely don't need.

After checking out the lookbook, I'm really bummed the only accessories in the collection are boots and scarfs. I can't be the only person who thinks Altuzarra would create amazing handbags - can I? Like I need more handbags...  These are the pieces I love most and maybe hope to purchase. Happy shopping!

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PB, Banana, Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie

No matter what I have for breakfast I'm always starving hours before lunch. I created this smoothie through trial and error and now I'm hooked. I usually milk my coffee for as long as I can then have this smoothie. Since it's so thick, it takes a while to finish and so it fills me up pretty well. Whenever I stray from this, I end up wanting my lunch for brunch. You'd think I'd be sick of it by now but it's so damn delicious that I don't see that happening anytime soon.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 milk (I usually use almond milk but am currently out)
• 1 cup of yogurt
• 1 tbsp of PB2 
• 1 tsp of Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa powder
• Banana
• 1 packet of Splenda

Everything is optional and can be swapped out for your preferable version of each ingredient.

Combine ingredients in a blender and blend well. That's it! Enjoy :)

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Vegan Mac + Cheese Recipe

I discovered nutritional yeast a few years ago and have been obsessed ever since. I sneak it into recipes and snacks whenever I can. I've seen so many mac and cheese recipes using it and I've been intrigued to make it for so long. This version is vegan but you can substitute any ingredients for their dairy equivalent. Yields one generous serving so be hungry - or use it as a side dish.

Ingredients:

• 1tbsp flour
• 1tbsp oil
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Pinch of Cumin
• Salt + pepper to taste
• 1 cup almond milk

Add pasta to boiling water. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a pan and add flour to create a paste. Then add milk and combine well. Mix in nutritional yeast to the pan then add remaining ingredients. Once pasta is thoroughly cooked and strained, combine with sauce and serve.

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July Birchbox 2014 Review!

After a long hiatus from Birchbox, I've decided to resubscribe and I just received my July box! My favorite thing is the Klorane Dry Shampoo. I received it in a promotional Birchbox a few weeks ago I and brought it with me on vacation and fell in love. I'm excited to try the cleaner and lotion - which smells amazing!

What products did you get in your July Birchbox? Share with me in the comments!

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Miss Jessie's Birchblogger Event

Last night, I was fortunate enough to attend Birchbox's Birchbloggers event hosted by Miss Jessie's. Champagne and tiny cupcakes were served before the live demo featuring 3 beautiful bloggers and one adorable Birchboxer. 

Mellie of The Fat Apple NYC was one of the models and her transformation was awesome! I would kill for her big hair (and her perfect red lip)!

Miss Jessie's was super kind enough to send us all home with the products featured in the live demo (THANK YOU!!)...

Unfortunately, I have straight hair and can't really use them. I don't want them to go to waste so fortunately for YOU guys, I'm going to be giving them away! Comment below and tell me your favorite hair care product and be sure to follow me on twitter to not only unlock more chances to win but to find out if you've won next week! The giveaway will run until next Wednesday, April 16, 2014. 

One lucky winner with receive these Miss Jessie's full sized products:

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Spring Succulents

With spring officially here I felt inspired to start gardening but it's still a little early. So to satisfy my flower craving, I turned to one of my favorite plants, the succulent. They are resilient, low maintenance and adorable!

Supplies:

Succulent or cactus of your choice

Shallow mason jar

Spoon

Extra soil

Optional: tiny pebbles or gems - I used crushed glass from Ikea.

First, I started off by adding some soil at the bottom of the jar since my succulent is so small. Next, I removed the plant from its cup with the spoon and placed it in the jar, adding some soil around it as needed.

Then I added some crushed glass around the succulent to add a unique texture. Don't forget to feed your newest addition some water and sunlight.

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