Now that it is officially fall, I realized its time to get over my summer delusion and start planning an autumn wardrobe. There is nothing worse than that first cold snap, when you look like a maniac walking around in capri pants and matching flip-flops. Here are some fabulous, affordable fall accessories that are sure to get you motivated for cold weather.
Carrie Valentine is my new favorite handbag designer. Her affordable clutch handbags are super cute. The Confidence Roll Clutch is fabulous; I love the combination of leather and frilly edges. So cute! Check out www.carrievalentine.com to view the entire collection.
This hand-knit scarflette by ToilandTrouble is absolutely adorable, such a steal for $30. It’s perfect for football games, going to class, or a chilly night out on the town. If white is not your thing, ToilandTrouble has a lot of great knitted items in a variety of colors, styles, and patterns. Be sure to check out her shop on Etsy!
Finally what’s the point of fall without some colorful jewelry? This beautiful bracelet handcrafted by White Dog Studios will look great with all of your new clothing. Looking for some great earrings or necklaces too? Check out the entire jewelry line on White Dog Studio’s Etsy site.
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Remember when zip-off cargo pants from Abercrombie & Fitch were all the rage? I do, I was a sophomore in college, wading through a sea of guys in olive and khaki removable pant legs. Who was the mastermind behind this fashion nightmare? Did some crafty frat boy after a khaki cut-off disaster say “how killer would it be if I could just reattach my pant legs?”
The peak of this preppy trend was best summed up in 1999, when LFO’s song “Summer Girls” hit the preppy scene.
Fell deep in love, but now we aint speakin
Michael J. Fox was Alex P. Keaton
When I met you I said my name was rich
You look like a girl from Abercrombie and Fitch
-LFO
Awesome.
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Looking forward to the new fall lineup? Here are my prime-time preppy picks.
Monday:
Gossip Girl: 9p.m.(ET) on the CW–Everyone loves Manhattan private school dram-ma
The Rachel Zoe Project: Bravo at 10p.m.(ET)
Tuesday:
Ace of Cakes: My favorite B-more show for a full hour at 8p.m.(ET) –Can’t wait to see what madness Geoff is up to this week.
Wednesday:
Glee: Fox at 9p.m.(ET) New show, curious to see it
Top Chef: Bravo at 10p.m. (ET)
Thursday:
My fav night of television!
The Office: NBC at 9:00p.m. (ET) Season premier on Sept. 17
30 Rock: NBC at 9:30p.m.(ET) Kenneth!
Project Runway: Lifetime at 10p.m.(ET) –Get your Tim Gunn fix
The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Bravo at 10p.m.(ET) Need a DVR if you want to catch both!
Models of the Runway: Lifetime at 11p.m.(ET)
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Living in a downtown urban setting, my car has seen its fair share of bumps and bruises. I can recall countless nights of going to bed, only to find huge dents in my rear bumper the next day. I don’t know if it is drunken stupidity, sheer rudeness, or the inability to parallel park, but bad drivers seem to run rampant in my city (and everywhere else). The tip of the iceberg was this summer, an uninsured-driver with a learner’s permit ran a red light and drove smack into my backseat. So remember to always look twice and be careful out there!
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Labor Day weekend means the kickoff for college football. Here is my favorite tailgate recipe, Buffalo Chicken Dip. Sure to be a “touchdown” at any tailgate. Seriously, am I cheesy or what?
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts (roughly one lbs. of chicken boiled and shredded, pre-baked rotisserie chicken is the best)
12 oz. hot sauce
2 8 o.z blocks of reduced fat cream cheese
16 oz. blue cheese dressing (ranch dressing is good too)
10 oz. shredded Cheddar & Monterrey Jack cheese
1. Lightly grease 13” by 9” pan and spread the pieces of chicken so it covers the entire pan.
2. Pour hot sauce over the chicken.
3. In a saucepan, melt cream cheese and dressing over low heat. Stir for a few minutes until mixture is smooth. Pour the mixture over chicken and hot sauce. Make sure its evenly distributed across the pan.
4. Top off the mixture with the shredded cheese and bake in the oven at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes.
This spicy dip is delicious when it is served hot with tortilla chips and celery sticks.
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