Wearing: Bailey 44 Dress, Zara Heels, Vintage Bracelet, Tiffanys Ring (old), Vintage Red Ring, Akira Earrings, Chanel Red Lip Gloss in Calypso.  

Wedding season is in full effect, and my boyfriend and I attended the first of many last weekend. I wore this Bailey 44 black dress with a sheer overlay, feather detail, strappy heels, red lips, and simple jewelry. As for the boyfriend, I forced asked him to leave the colors behind and go black & white with me, as to not steal the spotlight clash for these pics. As soon as I saw this feather number, I knew I NEEDED WANTED would be able to wear it for fall weddings and holiday parties without much effort and with just the right amount of glitz. (OK, I really need to stop with the thinking out loud thing, I’m so sorry). 

Wearing: Jean Vest very similar to this version, Nightcap Lace Shorts (old) but similar to these, Pink Zara Scarf, Leslie Frremar Grey Tank, Floral Wedges as seen here, Lindsay Rae Designs Bracelets as seen here and here, Marc Jacobs Aviators as seen here and here, CC Skye Ring as seen a million times, Chanel Nail Polish in Graphite. 

This pink scarf was a must when I walked into Zara a couple weeks ago, and I’ve been planning my outfits around it or looping it around my roomies’ necks every day since I brought it home with me. It not only brightens an outfit, but it’s girly and energetic without being obnoxious, which -- as much as I love it-- pink can be sometimes. Bright accessories or shoes are the best way to spruce up your basic staples and add a little zing to your last-season lace shorts and basic tank. 

Last week my friends and I celebrated a couple birthdays, so there were quite a few sweets floating around the kitchen…to say the least. I contributed with Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies and these delicious Corona Cupcakes that I found here. My friend Leanna is a beer kinda gal, so I figured these would be right up her alley. I also received rave reviews from the boys in my office. Cupcakes and beer; I mean you really can’t go wrong. Warning:  These get a bit messy! 

Ingredients for Cupcakes:

• ¾ cup of unsalted butter (slightly melted or room temp)
• 1 ¾ cups of sugar
• 2 ½ cups of flour
• 2 tsp of baking soda
• ½ tsp of salt
• 3 eggs (room temp)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ (I eyeballed this) of lime zest
• 1 cup of Corona Beer (plus rest of bottle for brushing on top of cupcakes)
• ¼ cup of milk

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and put in cupcake liners. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat. Add vanilla and zest; beat. Combine milk and beer, then add flour mixture and beer mixture, alternating beating in between until all ingredients are combined (end with flour).  Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and cook for about 18 minutes (or fill mini cupcake tray 2/3 full - these cook for about half the time so keep an eye on them). When cooked and still warm, poke hole in the middle of cupcake and spread a thin layer of beer across the top (I used a mini spoon but a brush would work better).  Spread frosting and enjoy! 

Ingredients for Frosting:

• 12 oz of cream cheese
• 6 tbsp of butter (slightly melted or room temp)
• 1 tsp of lime zest
• 3 cups of powdered sugar
• 1 tsp of milk
• 1 tsp of lime juice

Mash together cream cheese and butter. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar, milk, and lime juice and beat. Continue adding powdered sugar until desired consistency (if too thick, add a little more milk; if too thin, add a little more powder sugar). Spread across cooled cupcakes and garnish with a lime wedge or bottle cap. 

Wearing: J Brand Denim Cut-Offs, T by Alexander Wang Pocket Tee, Target Sandals, Forever 21 Head Wrap, Vintage Beaded Bangles some seen here, BCBG Starfish Ring similar to the orange one seen here, Madonna and Child Turquoise Ring

I had a productive Sunday running errands, doing laundry, and catching up with my grandparents. And since the weather was drifting in and out of rain clouds and sunshine, I ditched my usual sloppy ballerina bun and grabbed this floral head wrap from Forever 21. With the rain came the mugginess, so this was a cool combo for no-fuss hair and a long cardi later in the evening. 

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