Plaid will always be a Fall wardrobe staple however I don’t know if it’s just me but I’ve been seeing it a lot more lately and I’m expecting to see an abundance of it this coming Fall. And whether your look is more feminine, grunge, or preppy, plaid is the print to be seen in. Wrapped around your waist seems to be the most popular at the moment but be mad for plaid by wearing this print on leggings, jeans, or even a full skirt.

 

 

As you can see, I love wrapping my shirts around my waist. I think it's a great layering tool in the heated summer days without getting, well...overheated. One of my fave trends this year.

What has been or still is, your favorite trend this past year so far?

 

For all you Italians out there (like me), how friggin dope is this cap!!! My husband brought it home and it instantaneously became mine :)

 

Articles of Society is a unique women's denim brand that offers premium denim at affordable prices. Based in Los Angeles, Articles of Society uses the same high-quality fabrics, fit standards and craftsmanship as its contenders, whose jeans retail for up to four times the AOS price. AOS jeans can be found nationwide at Nordstrom and other huge retailers for about $55 a pair. Love it!!

Now who wants a pair???

I have teamed up with them to offer one lucky reader a pair of Articles of Society denim!! The giveaway is open internationally.

 

GOOD LUCK!!

 

I kid you not, you will never be able to eat any other chocolate chip cookies after having eaten these ones.

 

What you need:

2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter

1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg + 1 egg yolk

1 tbsp. vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup Caramel Bits (or cut up Caramels into little pieces)

3/4 cup Nestle Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks

coarse sea salt for sprinkling

 

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter starts to foam, begin whisking constantly. When the butter turns brown, fragrant, and you see little brown bits at the bottom of the pan, immediately remove from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Make sure not to overcook or the butter will burn. Set aside to cool.

 

2. Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.

 

3. With an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars until well combined, about 3-5 minutes. Add the egg, yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low-speed just until combined. Add the caramels and chocolate chunks and stir until just combined.

 

4. Use a medium (1.5 tbsp.) cookie scoop to place dough on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes until edges just start to turn golden brown. Sprinkle with sea salt. Cool on wire rack.

 

BON APPETIT

 

I remember a time when Birkenstocks were for "granola's" or "tree-huggers". It was a shoe that despite it's awesome comfort, it just wasn't cool or trendy to be seen in. Until now!

I guess ugly cute is the new black :)

 

 Another classic combo. Stripes and denim cut-offs paired with heels and a blazer. Love this!

 

I would've never thought to wear Birkenstocks with a number tee. She rocks this!

 I seriously need to get me some white heels.