{Style Icon of the Week: Jessica Stein}

Australian blogger Jessica Stein, has rockin' style. Her ensembles are a perfect combination of designer and vintage, making each of her looks unique.

 You can find her on her blog tuulavintage.blogspot.com.

*Images via google.com

{Fashion with a Dreamy Backdrop}

Bianca Balti and Monica Bellucci were featured in Dolce & Gabbana's spring 2012 campaign. These pictures were shot in Southern Italy and reflect a families weekend activities. Italy holds a huge spot in my heart so these shots truly made me smile when I saw them. Dolce & Gabbana's jaw dropping fashions displayed with Italy as the backdrop is kind of perfect.

*Images via fashoingonerogue.com

{Amethyst}

Amethyst is such a gorgeous crystal, the hues of purple are so diverse and beautiful. I fell in love with this amethyst lamp below and it made me look into other pieces like it. There are candle holders, wine toppers, rings, and more. In going with the same color scheme of amethyst, I  love these other items below in the same feminine purples.

1. Wine Stopper 2. Dress 3. YSL Bag 4. Amethyst Lamp 5. Candle Holder 6. Nina Ricci Bathing Suit 7. Ring 8. Steve Madden Pump

{Super Bowl Sunday Recap}

I hope you all are having a wonderful start to the week and I hope you enjoyed your Super Bowl Sunday! My favorite part of Super Bowl is definitely the food. So as my dad watched football my mom and I spent our time cooking, drinking beer, and playing Scrabble! 

1. For our first course I made guacamole, it takes a bit to chop all of the ingredients but I must say this is the best I have made yet. I put 3-4 avocados, a lot of cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, a dash of cumin, red onion, and jalapenos! 

2. For our second course we made mini chimichangas. We bought five inch flour tortillas and filled them with jack cheese, chopped jalapenos, and green chiles. Wrapped them up like a burrito and put them on a baking sheet with foil. Popped it in the oven at 375 for twenty minutes and voila! 

We made a yummy sauce for them that was:

1 ¹⁄₃; cups mayonnaise

¹⁄₃; cup buttermilk

¹⁄₃; cup chopped jalapeno

¹⁄₃; cup green chilies

¹⁄₃; cup cilantro leaf

1 (1 ounce) packet dry ranch dressing mix

I wish I had taken pictures of them because they were so incredibly delicious and cute!! They are definitely a must for any party!!

3. For our third course we made these delicious asian sticky drumsticks! We also made normal hot wings! But these were so great and different! The recipe is found here.

4. Our last course was just some good ol' Tollhouse chocolate chip cookies! Can't go wrong with that!

{The Perfect Compliment}

Pinterest has become one of my problematic obsessions lately....

Time passes by so quickly as I go picture through picture pinning away my day. Through these hours spent I have realized that I gravitate towards similar styles when pinning home decor. One element that is prevalent in my pictures is a bouquet of flowers. I feel so strongly about having flowers in your home, it gives a sense of life and calmness that I love. Nothing makes me more happy then coming home to an overflowing vase of fragrant flowers. Here are a few of the pictures I have pinned that show that flowers are the perfect compliment to every room! 

Have a lovely weekend!

*Images via pinterest.com

{Happy Friday}

I stumbled upon these pictures of Alexa Chung from Elle UK's March issue and I am loving the vibrancy. These two were my favorites, her ensembles are to die for.

I hope you all have a wonderful Friday! 

*Images via google.com

{Loving Prints & Colors}

One ensemble I am loving for spring is bright trousers paired with chic printed blouses. It is feminine and colorful, adding the perfect pop to your wardrobe!

Blouses (Left to Right): Floral Blouse, Leaves Silk Shirt, Feather Print Blouse, Pansy Print Blouse

Pants (Left to Right): Fendi Trouser, Sunflower Trouser, Skinny Trouser, Georginne Twill Pant