The Sheer Blouse

 

 

Jeans - Target (Old), Floral Blouse - Target, Cardigan - Express, Belt - American Eagle, Boots - Aldo (similar here and here)

I wish I were the kind of person that plans out their outfits for work the night before but truth be told, I'm not.  And while I like to dress up for work, some days the best I can do is not show up in my PJs! When I'm rushing to get out the door, my morning consists of frantically trying to figure out what to do with my hair, scrambling to pack a decent lunch and staring at the clock wondering how in the heck I have only 5 min to get out the door! All the while my dogs are playing an endless game of chase and chewing on some form of furniture (or expensive throw pillows) sooo I usually wind up in a combination of jeans, a sheer blouse, flat shoes and any sweater/cardigan I can find. Sheer, flowy blouses are essential to me because they can dress up your jeans and are just plain comfy.  And I usually find a lot of my sheer blouses at Target or H&M for great prices.  Hope you enjoyed and thank you for stopping by!

xoxo, Grace 

Delicious & Easy Green Smoothie

Today I'm sharing one of my favorite green smoothies because I think we should all start our mornings with a healthy dose of green :).  I know some people are put off by the thought of adding spinach, kale or any greens to a smoothie but this one is a good introductory green smoothie...if that makes sense. Basically even if you hate spinach, you will LOVE this because you can't taste the spinach at all.  It is deliciously sweet and creamy! So I'll stop rambling and get on with the recipe--if I can even call it that since it is so ridiculously easy. 

Ingredients:
- 2 Handfuls of Organic Baby Spinach
- 1 Cup of Frozen Mango Chunks
- 1/3 Cup of Low Fat Strawberry Kefir
- 1 Banana (frozen if you like your smoothie really cold)
- 1 Tsp. of Flax seed (optional)
- 1/2 Cup of water 

Add in the spinach, mango, banana, kefir and water into your blender. I'm using my Nutri Bullet, which I highly recommend! When all ingredients are in, I give it a shake, put the blades on and blast away!

See how creamy it is? Enjoy!

Benefits of Spinach
*Heart healthy vegetable due to its high concentration of Vitamins C & A which help reduce free radical amounts in our bodies
*Rich in mineral iron which is an essential nutrient especially for young children who are still developing
*Helps maintain your brain's health (as do many leafy, green veggies)

Benefits of Mango
*Fights Cancer (high in antioxidants)
* Can aid in lowering your cholesterol
*Alkalises your body

Leather and Blue

Leather Jacket - Victoria's Secret (Old), Silk Blouse - Victoria Secret (Summer 2013), Pumps - Calvin Klein (Old)

I love the contrast of the dark, heavy leather with the light, breezy silk blouse--an odd mix maybe, but it works.  There are so many different kinds of leather jackets out there, it is hard to choose which one is best for you but I would go with one that has a nice cut and is fitted to your body (you're probably thinking, well no duh!)  If you're looking to splurge on a leather jacket this season, I would definitely recommend this one--the style and cut is to die for and a little different than your conventional leather jacket.  If you're on a budget like me look no further than Asos! They have tons of options, like this one that has a similar style but at a much better price!  Hope you found this helpful and thank you for stopping by!

xoxo, Grace

Fall Wish List

 

 My wish list for fall items is perpetually growing! I have been on the hunt for the perfect fall booties and these BCBG Paris Catina Booties are exactly what I've been looking for! The Michael Kors Selma with Jewel Trim is a jewel in itself--classic, functional and oh-so-pretty! Mr.Kors knows his stuff when it comes to making women drool and swoon over handbags. And need I say more about the skirt and belt? This AE belt is almost identical and at a better cost! I've been wanting to try red lipstick for forever but I always chicken out--opting for a nude lip instead, but this color is perfect and I will definitely be trying it out.  What is on your fall wish list?

xoxo, Grace