pop of color.

This past week I have really been feeling like bright colors everyday.  I think I am truly in the summer mood now that I have finished all my finals and have a week before summer classes start.  I am so happy to get a break, although I don't really feel like it's much of a break since I have to go back to school so soon...

I just love bright colored pants, capris and shorts.

I love these teal denim pants from Michael Kors.

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Crop Jeans Pink

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Crop Jeans Turquoise

Check out some of these bright fun pants from J.Crew...

Here are two of my OOTDs from the past week.

Do you like colored pants?

xoxo KD

recipe : apple and brie melt.

This week I have really been in the mood to cook and try new recipes.  So, this is my second Pinterest recipe post this week.

Ingredients:

 

4 slices of Italian bread, about 1/2" thick

1 large apple, thinly sliced

4 oz brie, thinly sliced

2 T apple butter

1 T butter

I used white bread instead of French bread...so it kinda fell apart when I tried to eat it.  But, it tasted just as good either way!  The brie with the apple and apple butter was very good, but I also think you could try other types of cheese too... I might experiment with that, so I'll let you know.

Follow my favorite recipes on Pinterest!

{Originally Pinned by Homemade By Holman}

xoxo

cinco de mayo.

Happy Cinco De Mayo!  Looking for some outfit inspirations... then you've come to the right place! Here are three Cinco De Mayo outfit ideas.  Have a great day and eat some yummy Mexican food.

J.Crew White Jeans | Anthropologie Tank | J.Crew Wedges | Pink Pop Knot Studs | Tory Burch 'Perez' Necklace

Lilly Pulizer Esmeralda Dress | Steve Madden Wedges | Michael Kors bag | J.Crew Droplet Necklace | J.Crew Scrolled Link Bracelet

Antumbra dress | Tory Burch Sandals | Juicy Couture Clutch | J.Crew bracelet | Banana Republic Necklace

Last year I celebrated Cinco de Mayo in Florence, Italy.  Most of the people in the Mexican restaurant were not Italian... the Italians did not seem to know anything about Cinco De Mayo.

Cinco de Mayo 2011 at Tijuana Mexican Restaurant on Via Ghibellina

Today I will be celebrating Cinco De Mayo at my dear friend, Chandler's, Senior Art Show.

xoxo

summertime...

Spring semester is over!

No more papers, exams or projects for a little while at least.

Now, it's time to relax and have fun with friends and family!

{Summer Classics print by Lilly Pulitzer}

Hope everyone had a great semester!

xoxo

recipe : chicken enchiladas.

For dinner last night Mom and I made Chicken Enchiladas from Pinterest.  The entire meal took about 25-30 minutes.  They were pretty simple, yet yummy!

Ingredients:

 

10 soft taco shells

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

3 Tbsp. butter

3 Tbsp. flour

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup sour cream

1 (4 oz) can diced green chillies

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°
2. Grease a 9x13" pan
3. In a sauce pan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.  Add broth and whisk until smooth.  Heat over medium heat until think and bubbly.
4. Stir in sour cream and green chilies.  Do not bring to a boil (otherwise the sour cream will curdle).
5. Pour over enchiladas and top with remaining cheese.
6. Bake for 22 minutes and then under high broil for 3 minutes to brown the cheese.

The Chicken

The Sauce

After cooking the sauce for 1 minute it was still thin, so we added an extra tablespoon of butter and flour. 

 Filling the Soft Taco Shells with Chicken Cheese

Finished Meal with water and Sangria.

Follow my favorite recipes on Pinterest!

{originally Pinned by Joyful Momma's Kitchen}

Have you made any Pinterest recipes? 

glitter.

Everybody needs a little glitter in their life!  Most people tend to reserve the sparkly outfits and glittery shoes for the Holiday season, but I think there are many occasions where wearing a little sparkle can be fun.  Whether it's just a little glitter lip gloss, shoes or an entire dress... glitter is a fun way to add a little something extra to your look.  Glitter pumps or glittery dress can be fun for a dressy night out with friends or a cocktail party.  A casual tee with a hint of glitter is a fun way to add a little sparkle to a causal night at the movies.  However you choose to do it, glitter... in the right moderation, can be tones of fun!

Aren't these GUESS pumps so much fun?

GUESS Geenly Glitter Pumps

Lip gloss is the perfect way to add sparkle to even the most conservative outfit.

Bobbi Brown Crystal Glitter Gloss

Whether you want a bold look, like these J.Crew flats, or a more subtle look, like these Anthropologie flats... glittery on your feet is the perfect way to dress up any outfit and make it fun!

J.Crew Glitterati Ballet Flats

Anthropologie Glitz-Dusted Flats

How cute are the Crewcuts tees with just a hint of glitter?  Adorable!

Crewcuts All At Sea Tee

Do you ever wear glitter?

xo KD

Espadrilles

 First off, can you believe it's already May 1st????  I can't!  It feels like it was just winter break and now it's already summer... 

I'm very excited that I can now wear all my fun shorts and sundresses since it's been very warm here.  The warm weather also means it's time to break out my summer shoes.  I've already been wearing my white Jack Rogers sandals all the time!  I've also started wearing the blue and white striped espadrille flats I got on sale last summer from Zappos.com.  Espadrille flats are a great alternative to flats or sandals in the summer.  Plus, they are stylish and feel cool in the hot summer sun.

Espadrille Flats 

Vineyard Vines Embroidered Espadrilles

Franco Sarto 'Whip' Flat

Kate Spade Lido flats

Espadrille wedges are a fun stylish way to slightly dress-up any sundress or denim pants.  I love how they go so well with a Lilly Pulitzer dress for a Sunday church service or dinner with friends, but also look great with jeans for a movie night with friends.  Espadrille wedges are a versatile item to have in your summer wardrobe and I think they are a necessity for any preppy twenty-something (or older) to own.

Espadrille Wedges

 

Kate Spade Lila Braided Espadrille

Tory Burch Contrast Elastic Espadrille

LOFT Laura Slide Espadrille Wedges 

 How do you wear espadrilles in the summer?

xoxo