Recent Purchases No. 3

BP High Low Stripe Tee 

Steve Madden Fringly Heels

Dolce Vita Brigid Loafers

Martha Stewart Appetizers Cookbook 

Bliss Vanilla + Bergamot Body Buff

Black Friday Deals

I'm not one to go out super early the day after Thanksgiving with tons of people, in the cold, just to get a deal. I absolutely hate crowds. I prefer waking up and drinking some nice warm coffee in bed while shopping on the Internet. 

Who's with me?! 

Check out all the pre-Black Friday deals right here!

Amazon — 30% off select clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, and watches, through Nov. 27 with code 30BLACKFRI.
Ann Taylor — 50% off everything with code CELEBRATE.
Bag, Borrow, or Steal — 30% off site wide with code BLACKFRI30.
Banana Republic — 40% off with code BRFRIENDS, and 50% off sweaters.

Bauble Bar — 30% off everything with code THX, starting at 5PM.

Express — 50% off everything.

Forever 21 — items starting at $4.00. 
Gap — 50% off everything with code GAPFRIDAY.

J Crew — 30% off with code HOLIDAY.
Kate Spade — Surprise sale, up to 75% off, through Nov. 28.
Lulu & Georgia — 20% off $250+ with code GIVEME20, 25% off $500+ with code GIVEME25, and 30% off $1,000+ with code GIVEME30.

Macy's — Extra 25% off designer handbags, 60% off women's coats, and 50% off women's sweaters.
Madewell — 25% off your entire purchase with code CALMDOWN, through Nov. 29.
Nasty Gal — 30% off favorited items.

Neiman Marcus — up to 40% off regular prices in select better apparel, and 25% off regular prices in kids, through Nov. 30.

Net-A-Porter — Up to 50% off.
Nine West — 50% off almost everything.  

Nordstrom — up to 40% off.

Old Navy — 30% off everything online, 40% off $100+ with code EARLYBIRD.

Revolve Clothing — Up to 80% off.

Sigma Beauty — get 30% off select items.

Shop Bop — up to 25% off entire site with code GOBIG15.

Show Me Your Mumu — up to 40% off with code 40FORMU.

Top Shop — Up to 50% off select lines. 

Urban Outfitters — 30% off sale, 40% off sale for Urban On members. 
Victoria's Secret — Buy one bra, get one 50% off with code DOUBLEUP.

Happy shopping!

XO, N

Turkey Leg Rice Krispy Treats

The Thanksgiving countdown is on. I'm sure everyone is planning their dinner recipes and making sure they have everything they need for the big day. 

Well, here is a quick and easy recipe you can make for an extra little treat at the kids table. I'm sure the adults will eat them too.. Who doesn't love Rice Krispy treats?! They will be a big hit!  Can a sweet treat get any cuter? I don't think so. 

Ingredients 

Large pretzel rods
1 bag mini marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter
8 cups rice krispies cereal
1 bag white chocolate chips 

Multi-colored sprinkles

Directions

1. Melt white candy melts, and adhere two mini marshmallows to the end of a pretzel rod and let dry. 

2. Dip end of pretzel rod into white candy melts one or two times. Sprinkle end with some sprinkles and let dry. 

3. Combine marshmallows and butter. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir to combine. Add rice krispy's and mix gently. Form the 'turkey meat' on each pretzel rod. (Hint: Spray your hands with cooking spray before forming, and it won't stick to your hands!) Let set until firm. 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  

XO, N

2015 Gift Guide

This is the first gift guide I've put together! I'm so excited because I absolutely LOOOOVE gift guides! They're so helpful.. and so fun! I look forward to looking at all of them every year. They start to get me into the Christmas spirit.

So here's my guide, it's basically things 'for her'. Pretty much some of my favorite things, and some things that are on my holiday wish list as well. 

Hope you enjoy! 

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Pomegranate Vanilla Bean Naked Cake

For about the past week, I've been craving cake and icing. Lots of icing.. But I didn't give in, until today. I love my sweet treats with some sort of fruit. Pomegranates are in season right now so they are tasting amazing. I love putting pomegranates in my yogurt with granola. 

It's been pretty cold and rainy the last week, so doing anything outside is pretty much out of the question. I hate being cold, especially cold and wet. So, let baking season begin! 

Ingredients 

1 pomegranate 

2 sticks butter

3 cups flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

1 1/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

If you're not using the homemade vanilla extract, you'll need a vanilla bean also. 

Frosting recipe can be found here. 

Directions

1. Butter and flour two round baking pans. 

2. Beat together butter and sugar in a stand mixer with paddle attachment. Add eggs, then vanilla (also 1/2 a vanilla bean if not using the homemade version). In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture alternating in batches with the milk. Mix until smooth. Divide batter between the two round pans and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. 

3. Make frosting while cake is baking. 

4. Assemble cake. Cut cake in half horizontally to make two layers. Start by putting a thick layer of frosting on the bottom cake. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds. Then add the second cake and repeat. Frost the sides with just a thin layer, so the cake and berries show through. Top with pomegranate seeds. 

Thanks for reading guys! Have a great week!

XO, N

Links I Love

 

 

Beautiful bug wall art - (Refinery29)

How to Anti-Age Your Body - (Marie Claire)

Next level stuffing recipes - (Refinery29)

A great hostess gift - (Goop)

What to do when you think you're getting a cold - (TheCut)

Cheese is addictive as drugs - (LA Times) 

The first plus size collection wins Project Runway - (WhoWhatWear) 
 

Yummy dinner time hacks (Goop)

Drinking coffee could make you live longer (Byrdie)

Apple Cider Cocktail

Apple season is here, and I have so many apples to use up. Here is another apple recipe that's for adults only. ;) It turned out so tasty! 

6 DIY Place Cards

The holidays are coming! Here are the six cutest place cards I found, to make yourself, for this coming holiday season. They are all super easy, and super cute! I think that when you're hosting a dinner or get together, the little details are what people really appreciate. 

Gold leaf (Lark & Linen)

Glitter pumpkin (Taryn Williford)

Pinecone (Project Wedding)

Rosemary Wreath (SpoonForkBacon)

Stick and pine (Martha Stewart)

Patron (HonestlyYum)

For more holiday inspiration, check out my Thanksgiving and Christmas Pinterest boards. Thanks for reading!

XO, N

Nordstrom's Fall Clearance Sale!

I love Nordstrom sales! Right now they are having their fall clearance sale. Save up to 40% through November 15th. 

I put together some of my favorite sale items (2 pages). My favorite fur vest is on sale too, so check it out! Seriously, there is a ton of great stuff, but it's going fast! Snag some goodies for yourself and for your people for Christmas! Happy shopping!

SHOP BY CLICKING ON THE IMAGE BELOW

Shop the rest of the sale here.
What great items have you bought? 

XO, N

Apple Raspberry Crostada

So many apples! I was assigned to make a sweet treat for a girls night, so of course I wanted to make something with ingredients that are in season and fall-ish. Is it still fall? 

I've made a galette before, and I've been wanting to make a crostada for awhile. I found lots on Pinterest using pears, so I just got an idea of the ingredients and threw this all together. Enjoy!

Ingredients
Pie dough (My favorite recipe can be found here)
2 apples, pealed and cut
A few raspberries
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 tablespoons flour

1 tablespoon cinnamon 

1 tablespoon butter

Lemon juice from 1/2 lemon

Directions
1. In a bowl, coat apples with lemon juice. In a separate bowl combine 2 tablespoons sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Transfer only apples, leaving the lemon juice, into the sugar/flour/cinnamon mixture and stir to coat. 
2. Roll out pie dough into a 10 inch circle.
3. Place apple mixture into center, and fold up the sides of the dough. Add raspberries as desired. 
4. Dice up butter and place on top of the fruit mixture.
5. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar onto the dough. 
6. Bake at 425 degrees for 25-30  minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Thanks for reading! 

XO, N

Home

Here are some things from my home wish list I've recently added.

(I've been loving white marble lately).

Night Time Skin Care Routine

My night time skincare routine is pretty basic. Sometimes I'll get crazy and do a face mask. (See my top 7 face masks post here). I try to do a face mask at least once a week, but honestly I've been slacking on my skincare lately. 

I'll start by washing my face with Shiseido cream cleanser and my Clarisonic brush. After, I pat my face dry, (Don't pull or tug on your skin!) and put on my awesome robot mask, the Illumask, for 15 minutes. I bought the acne one because it actually has both the red and blue lights, whereas the anti-aging one only has red. (Red is for anti-aging, and blue is to kill bacteria).  

Then, I moisturize using the StriVectin retinol eye treatment on and around my eyes, ROC deep wrinkle night cream on my neck and face, and Dr. Lipp's nipple balm on my lips. (Trust me this stuff is incredible, especially in the winter).

Lastly I put Cetaphil lotion on my body and if my hands are feeling super dry, ( they usually do) I will wear my Bliss glamour gloves for a bit while I watch TV. I've tried to sleep with them on before and I end up ripping them off in my sleep. 

I listed all the products I mentioned below, so check them out. I love them all! 

Do you have a night time skincare product you absolutely love?! I'd love to know!

XO, N