Pumpkin

I'm beginning to think the PSL is the female version of the McRib. Limited availability makes things of so exciting. 

Favorite Things About Fall

1- leaves changing

2- cooler temps

3- crockpot comes out

4- crisp clear blue sky

5- sweaters & boots

What are your favorite things about autumn?

Spray Tanning

All I could think of yesterday was Ross. While I stood in the booth, while I was "drying", and while I waited for the color to appear. The verdict? I'm a fan. Nice glow with no streaks. 

What about you? Are you a fan?

Xoxo

Currently Reading: It All Starts with Food

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I have become increasingly aware of how scary food today can be. Scary additives, ingredients you don't recognize, things we can't pronounce. I am looking forward to diving into this book on our flight tomorrow morning. It approaches our food choices from a psychological as well as physiological standpoint. I'll definitely keep you posted. Good news is... It All Starts with Food pairs well with a lot of the recipes from my new cookbook by Gwyneth. 

By doing the Whole30, this should also be a good test on the gluten/dairy intolerance for me. I think I am mildly intolerant, but am still curious. This would give me a good 30 days of data to share with the allergist before getting tested. Getting an email from Morgan could not have come at a better time. Girlfriends are the best! 

Whole30 Day 1 ::: 9.9.2013. Luckily, it is not crazy drastically different than the way I have been eating lately.

xoxo

Wallpaper Wednesday

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New Wardrobe Lovelies

Loving these new lovelies that I snapped up this weekend. What are your favorite new pieces for Fall?

1 J.Crew "Minnie" Pants ::: I purchased in store one pair in navy, then promptly came home to order a second pair in black. These are the PERFECT pants. Perfect fit, perfect look, perfect wardrobe staple. 

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2 J.Crew "Matchstick" Jeans ::: Classic Rinse, Short Length (I'm only 5'4" afterall!) Ultra-flattering fabulous fit. Slim through the hip and thigh, slim straight leg. 

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3 J.Crew "Scalloped Dress" ::: I got the black one in store (I see now it is on sale online only, grrr) This dress is absolutely adorable, comfortable, and fits like a glove. I'll be sporting this dress this weekend when we go to Connecticut for a wedding. Might rock it again to Brittany's rehearsal dinner the following weekend.

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4 Ann Taylor Loft "Geometric Lace Short Sleeve Dress ::: Ladylike day dress. Perfect for an upcoming bridesmaids' luncheon at the Olde English Tea Room in Wake Forest.

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5 Ann Taylor Loft "Ruffle Tie Neck Shell" ::: Great for weekend wear or teacher wear. I grabbed this in "Oasis Purple" and think that is a great transitional color as we move into fall.

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6 Ann Taylor Loft "Beaded Peter Pan Collar Shell" ::: The color is "Crisp Navy" and I love that the beaded color detail is in black. I love a good black and navy combination. 

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xoxo

Rainbow Chicken

2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 Tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 red onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 zucchini, sliced
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 lemon, thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 425. Mix together first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Place chicken breasts in spice mixture, turning to coat. Place in a single layer in a 9x13 Pyrex.

Toss vegetables in remaining spice mixture. Scatter vegetables in Pyrex, spreading evenly to cover chicken.

Finally, cover vegetables with lemon slices.

Cover dish with tin foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, and enjoy!

Tonight, I served this with mashed potatoes. Steamed potatoes, mashed, 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk, and 2 Tbsp butter. I went with a side of water, but as you can see, down the way the mister enjoyed a marg!

It was a hit!

xoxo