I know that in the fashion world right now, there are many poor uses of these wonderful additions to the “pants” category, but leggings bring great comfort and ease while still looking polished!
Wait. Hold UP. Did she REALLY just put leggings in the PANTS category??
Yes. Why YES I did.
I mean, come on now! Leggings DONE RIGHT look awesome! I’m not talking about wearing TIGHTS with a cutoff top or even a thin cotton legging with a cropped shirt…Seriously ladies. No one wants to see your underwear print… or the dreaded camel toe. Please. Spare us the pain and discomfort.
I am however talking about my FAVORITE way to look chic and feel comfy all day!
Behold! THE LEGGING!
There are 3 things I love the most about a leggings versatility!
1. You have a great diversity of fabric choices, which allows your level of comfort to be maximized. I tend to stick with cotton, but have some leggings in tweed that are great.
2. Perfect for BOOTS! I remember in my mid 20’s when boots made a huge impact on the way my friends and I dressed. Skinny jeans hadn’t fully made their entrance and we would tuck and roll our pant legs into socks to get that fitted feel. No need with the legging!
3. Perfect transition for summer dresses into your fall and winter wardrobe. Most of my dresses are in a classic print or solid color, so when layered with a pair of leggings and some boots, I have an adorable ensemble and I stay nice and warm.
MY CURRENT OBSESSION: PRINTED LEGGINGS!!!
Here is where it gets FUN! I love the new addition of prints because it allows you to stay trending with all of the bright colors, fresh floral designs and my favorite trend right now… AZTEC!!!
These leggings are hitting stores everywhere and are super cozy for the fall and winter months.
In this picture I took a variety of prints and colors, giving some easy examples of how you can wear this trend. I would pair it with a cozy sweater or drapey long sleeve tee and then add any assortment of boot options! Stick with an Ugg style boot for a casual look, or match a calf length leather boot for a touch of class. Toss on a scarf or chic beanie and you have an effortless yet adorable look!
As always, never underestimate the simplicity of some simple jewelry to finish off your look.
Here are 3 different looks with printed leggings!
Soft & Cozy
Classy & Chic
Simply Casual
(all photos from Polyvore at http://rachael-dee-thomas.polyvore.com/)
Getcreative! Have fun and let your own unique sense of style shine though!
Let me know in the comments below YOUR favorite way to wear leggings.
These designs are JUST IN TIME for Christmas (which is 49 days away!) OH MY!!!
Some oldies… but goodies! And some are BRAND NEW!
With under 50 days till Christmas, we are getting close to CRUNCH TIME!
As always, I love a good custom order and just made two of my dear friends an earring and bracelet set for weddings they’ve been in! Pictures of those lovely ladies and more to come SOON!
Keep an eye out EVERY Thursday!
I am starting a fall trend series of YOUR favorite colors and fashions!
I will also be posting FLASH SALES and a BIG surprise to the blog that is coming soon!
Yes I know… I haven’t posted a new blog in FOREVER!!!
FRIENDS, I AM STILL HERE!!!
This week I am going to be working on posting pictures and the story of our AMAZING 1 Year Anniversary Trip we just got home from as well as some new designs I have been working on!
Seriously friends. CHANGED!
If you are longing for something sweet and warm and yummy and delicious this is IT!!!
Gluten free!? You bet! No added sugar!? ABSOLUTELY!
Everything here is 100% all natural and so so so good for you! The cookie and I have NEVER gotten along. His enticement caused me to overindulge, binge and be ridden with guilt… NOT ANYMORE!!
These are perfect to keep in your purse, as a mid day snack, great for breakfast on the go and are SO versatile! Get creative with your ingredients! Dark chocolate chips
And again, the base ingredient that makes it so wonderful is my BFF Almond Meal!!!
I am having such a blast finding new ways to use this WONDERFUL ingredient!
(Have you checked out my almond meal baked chicken HERE!!? Made with Almond Meal!)
Ready to give it a try!!? Here we go!
RECIPE:
2 bananas, mashed
1 cup of almond meal
3/4 cups of crunchy peanut butter (you can also use almond butter!)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup raw chopped walnuts (or almonds, cashews, pecans… go cray!!)
1 apple, finely diced
1 heaping TBS cinnamon
*Want to switch it up!!? Add 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips for a yummy chocolaty treat!
* Craving a holiday flavor!? Replace 1 banana with 1/2 cup of pumpkin!
*Add 1/2 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut!
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15-17min
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. In a medium size mixing bowl, mash the two bananas
3. Combine the almond flour, crunchy peanut butter and baking soda, mixing very well. Using a hand grater, grate the apple and combine to mixture. Finely dice the walnuts with a hand chopper or food processor and mix in well.
4. Add cinnamon to the bowl and mix well.
5. Grease 2 cookie sheets with a thin layer of coconut oil and heap 1/4 cups measurements of the cookie mix onto the sheet, roughly 1 inch apart. (The consistency of the mix will be smooth, different than a “regular” cookie, but don’t be alarmed, they turn out great!)
Bake for 12-15 min and check edges of cookies till they are just a touch golden brown.
Be careful at this point, because they will turn on you and burn quick!
You should get about 18 cookies out of this batch!
Today I added raisins to my mixture and it was DELICIOUS!!!
BEHOLD! The Almond Meal COOKIE of glory!!!
We hope that you LOVE these cookies and inhale them like we did 😉 They are great as snacks the next day and almost remind me a bit like banana bread once they have sat for a day or two! To maintain optimal freshness, place in an airtight container and place in the fridge!
Have a WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY and Live, Love and EAT HAPPY!!!
(all photos from Polyvore at http://rachael-dee-thomas.polyvore.com/)
