Sphinx in Yellow

This past weekend was so much fun! Besides celebrating a lovely Mother's Day I spent Saturday afternoon with my co-blogger and bestie Kelly.  Since we live on what feels like opposite sides of the planet we lack having enough quality time and photographs with each other.  So between a countless number of sun showers we managed to take several photos for our blog so you (the readers) can know who we are.  Those photos are coming SOON but for now here is a sneak preview of some pics with Kelly in her Sphinx shirt, which I happen to LOVE. 

xo
Jen

Sphinx print top - Tucker - find similar
Yellow cardigan - JCrew
  Metallic shorts - Steven Alan - find similar
Hat - Topshop - find similar
Gold bangles - JCrew
Watch - Michael Kors
Shoes - Tahari

Pink Baby Shower - DIY Towel Cake & Cupcakes

This adorable little shower was perfect in its tiny details throughout every room.  The theme was pink mixed with animal prints requested by the mommy to be.  Her favorite of all is the Cheetah print.  You will see these prints incorporated throughout various party details and even gifts from the guests.  My crafty aunt was the wonderful host responsible for the lovely decor/food /fun.  In my attempt to help I decided to try a new project and make a towel cake which I had seen in the past and loved.  I was used to seeing diaper cakes at baby showers and thought I would change it up with baby towels and some washcloth cupcakes.  I used the towels and washcloths on the registry plus I purchased some extra white washcloths.  There was one fact that I didn't consider at first, which is that baby towels are very small and thin so even 8 was not suffice enough to make a 3 layer cake.  That is why you will notice in the DIY instructions below, that I incorporated regular bath towels.  Overall I think it turned out great and it is easily interchangeable for any party theme.

xo 

Jen

Favors - Different Shades of Essie nail polish with special photo in the center.

Now for the DIY Baby Towel Cake and Cupcakes!

You will need:

          Cake

• 3 stackable cakes stands or one pedestal stand if stacking cake one on top of another.
• 8 hooded baby towels
• 3 regular bath towels (adult)
• 2 hand towels
• Decorative push pins
• Ribbon of your choice
• Cake topper (if preferred)

         Cupcakes (18)

• 36 baby washcloths (contrast colors and/or prints)
• paper baking cups (18)
• push pins 

          Step 1 - Bottom Layer
         

          Step 2

          Step 3

Tip: try to avoid pinning the first and 2nd bath towel in the same spot.  It will be too thick if both towels end up pinned in the same spot.  The outer towel on each layer should be pinned as neatly as possible.

Step 4 - Middle Layer

Repeat steps 1-3 using only 3 baby towels and only 1 bath towel.

Step 5 - Top Layer

Repeat steps 1-3 using only 1 baby towel and 2 hand towels

Step 6 

Wrap ribbon of choice around each cake layer.

Cupcakes

Making the cupcakes is very simple. Here is a great video on how to make baby washcloth cupcakes.  This video uses only 1 washcloth per cupcake.  I used 2 cloths to make contrasting colors and to make the cupcake more of a traditional size.  I also used push pins instead of tape to secure the cupcakes.  Below is the finished product . Have fun making your own creation :)

Pink Lemonade Margaritas (For the Girls)

In Honor of Cinco De Mayo I am sharing my Ultimate Margarita recipe.  My BFFs and I recently had a girls's night themed "Pink Fiesta" so naturally I chose to make Margaritas.   This time they had to be pink, hence the pink lemonade.  If you are looking for a traditional Margarita taste than you may want to stick with tequila and lime juice.  This recipe is a bit sweeter from the lemonade but slightly toned down from the secret ingredient "beer."  Light beer works best and Corona Light is perfect for this weekend's Cinco De Mayo festivities.  Corona Light was tested out and approved on girl's night.  As for the tequila, use whatever you prefer.  I prefer Patron over all others, but we have a bottle to lips relationship haha.  In this case we used Hornitos white tequila to help preserve some of the pink color.  Pour this concoction over rocks and garnish with a lime wedge. We also used a salt and red sugar combo for rimming.  For those peeps that enjoy a blended frosty drink instead of over rocks, just add all the same ingredients to the blender with ice and you will get the same Delicious results!  

Ladies you won't be disappointed with this drink.  For us it was a slam dunk night.  My girlfriends, margaritas, and pink, what more could a girl ask for?!!

Have a Fabulous weekend!  CHEERS!

xo

Kelly

Ingredients:

48 fluid ounces Pink Lemonade

1 light beer 12 ounces

6 fluid ounces tequila (your fave)

1 lime cut into wedges 

Ice cubes

halved strawberries for garnish (optional)

salt/sugar for rim (optional)

Directions:

1. Measure the tequila and pour into large pitcher.  

    Add the light beer and then pink lemonade and stir.

2. Rub a lime wedge around each glass and dip rim into salt and sugar mixture (optional)

3.Fill each glass generously with ice and pour cocktail into each glass. 

Garnish with a lime wedge and/or strawberry. 

3. Enjoy :)

CHEERS!!

In Love with One Love

Part of my daily facial routine

As I have grown older I have become more and more conscious of what products I put on my skin.  My face of course is where I want to be most careful.  I have extremely sensitive skin so if you are the same these products could be your savior.  I was constantly breaking out in facial hives and suffering from major dry patches.  I started using several all natural and/or Organic products over the past year.  My favorite find has been this One Love Organics skincare line.  It is so gentle yet washes and nourishes my skin very thoroughly.  There are many other components to this line but these 3 goodies are a permanent part of my daily regimen.  

 The Brand New Day exfoliation is gentle enough to use everyday.  I use it about 4 days per week. It can also be combined with the foaming cleanser to give you a softer exfoliating experience.  The Skin Savior Balm is like a beauty butter and it smells fabulous, like apples.  It moisturizes unbelievably well.  I use it some days and every night.  The best part about this balm is its ability to work double duty.  Combine it with your favorite mineral powder or bronzer in the palm of your hand - Bam you have an instant tinted moisturizer - PERFECT for SUMMER GLOWING SKIN.  The Easy Does It foaming cleanser is great because it can be used morning and evening yet it will never dry your skin.  What I have learned from One Love Organics is that Less is More.

Bonus Bag plus 2 goodies (youth serum and skin shammy) when you purchase the above line in Travel Size

The fact that all of these products come in travel size is absolutely AMAZING!  I mean we're talking about your face people! Try it out first in the small size.  No one wants to invest in a monster sized product that is not right for their skin though I think you'll love it.   The adorable little bag above comes with all these products in travel size.  If not all products interest you then they even have travel size individuals for purchase.

Give your skin the all natural organic treatment it has been waiting for.
xo
Jen

1. Brand New Day exfoliation
2. Skin Savior beauty balm
3. Easy Does it foaming cleanser