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Customized “Cali” Clutch

If you have been following the latest accessories fashion trends, statement clutches have been in since the start of 2014. This hot new way to express yourself has been gracing the runaways everywhere. I thought that I could take this trend on but definitely make it my own. No better way than to represent myContinue reading “Customized “Cali” Clutch”

Fig and Raspberry Tart

                        Ingredients  6 dried figs,  chopped ¼ cup Disaronno, (or any almond liqueur) 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more as needed 1 cup whole amaretti cookies ¼ tsp of salt 1/8 tsp ground cloves ¼ tsp of ground ginger 7 Tbs. cold unsalted butter,Continue reading “Fig and Raspberry Tart”

“Clean” White Peach Blueberry Bars

              During my preparation for my move I was cleaning out my refrigerator. I stumbled upon a couple of packs of blueberries used for my protein smoothies. I discovered that July was National Blueberry Month so I definitely did not want to waste them. I rummaged in my pantryContinue reading ““Clean” White Peach Blueberry Bars”

Snazzy Sunglasses

This season sunglasses have stepped it up. Not only are the available in an array of colors, patterns and sizes but some even have snazzy accessories as well. I saw a glamorous designer pair with ornate gold flowers and thought that this was something I could easily replicate for a fraction of the cost. HereContinue reading “Snazzy Sunglasses”

Peaches and Cream cookies

    For Doctor’s Day this year our hospital was kind enough to give all the physicians baskets filled with fruit and nuts. I’m not sure if this was some sort of inside joke being that I work in California but I enjoyed it just the same. Inside the basket there was one item inContinue reading “Peaches and Cream cookies”

DIY: Bejeweled Sandals

        This Spring and Summer flat sandal are in!! These sandals are essential for wearing maxi skirts, maxi dressing, casual outfits with boyfriend jeans and crop tops. Not only are flat sandal the thing of the season, but these sandals are now covered in beautiful gems. These gorgeous bejeweled sandals can easilyContinue reading “DIY: Bejeweled Sandals”

Healthy Resurrection Sunday protein packed pancakes

  1 cup of organic soy flour 1/2 cup of stone ground whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tsp of baking powder pinch of salt 1 tsp of cinnamon 1 serving of vanilla protein powder 3 tbsp of greek yogurt 1 tbsp of agave nectar 1 1/2 cups of finely shredded carrot 2 eggs, room temperature 1Continue reading “Healthy Resurrection Sunday protein packed pancakes”

OOTD: Tamika and the Tutu

      Outfit Details 1. Black Lace top; from my mommy’s closet (find similar one here) 2. Skirt; DIY tutu (get instructions here) 3. Silver laced heels; Schutz Slate (purchase here) 4. Fuchsia fold over clutch: Nine west (purchase similar here)  5. Turquoise stone Necklace: Jo-Ann Fabrics (purchase similar here)