Fabulous Fall Giveaway...

Dear Blog Readers, 

Happy Monday, well Monday evening! I’ve had such a hectic day that I am just now getting around to blogging! Anyway, this is a very special blog entry because its an announcement of 2 very BIG things here on my blog. First my blog will be celebrating its first successful full year on October 7^th and second, because my blog is turning a year old, I’m doing a very big give-away!

After talking my sisters ear off for nearly an hour this afternoon, she suggested that I do a Fabulous Fall Gift Basket Giveaway. The concept is to have Fall themed items in the gift basket to prepare one very lucky reader for the Fall season. So this weekend I will begin my shopping extravaganza for the gift basket and I’m super excited already! Thanks to my sister I have some great ideas for items that will go in the gift basket. Fall scented candles, a Starbucks gift card, and exquisite chocolates from Godiva, Perfume, jewelry and many other items!

This gift basket is going to be a Fall Fantasy! So stay tuned for more on how to enter this Fabulous Fall Gift Basket Giveaway, there will be more post to come! 

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September 11th - In Memory

It’s hard to believe that 10 years have gone by since the attack on New York and Washington, DC but time doesn't stand still and this is anniversary is just another reminder of that.

 

This past week, I’ve been watching the interviews with the children, wives, family and friends of those who gave their lives, who fought or who were sacrificed in the wake of the disaster and though it’s heartbreaking to see and hear their stories it is also important to see how much they have grown and how strong they have become since their lose and one thing that rings true for me is that all of these people will never, ever forget that event that took their loved ones and neither will we.

If nothing good came out of 9/11, I can say that it did bring people together and we as American’s stood up and stood strong! Though we were bruised and battered, we kept fighting and now here we are, 10 years later, 10 years stronger!

So to those we lost, this post is to pay homage to them, to their family and friends, their children and co-workers and to our Nation as a whole!  

We will never forget you and to those left behind to carry on their memory, God has a plan for you and for everything that you have gone through in your life.

In loving memory,

 

Game Day Snack!

Fall is officially in the air and with that comes a cool, crisp breeze, warm hot coco, rainy nights and game day events! So what better way to end Saturday evening than by posting 2 great game day side snacks. Check out these gummy recipes below!

Potato Chips with Avocado Ranch Dip:

 

Start by thinly slicing potatoes.

Lay out the potatoes and brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. These get put into a fairly hot oven and then baked into golden glory goodness. Drain them on a baking rack, paper bag or kitchen towel.

For the dip, we’re going to start with creamy and ripe avocados.

Mix in Greek yogurt, lemon juice, a cocktail of spices and herbs and mash in the avocados for a dip that is made for those hearty potato chips.

 Apple Pie Bites:

• 1 9″ pie crust
• 2 apples, diced
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• Pinch of cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp bourbon or rum (optional)

Directions:  
1 egg beaten with 1 Tbsp water (for egg wash)
 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. To make the filling, combine the diced apples, flour, sugars, cinnamon, salt, and bourbon or rum. Stir until well coated.

Roll the piecrust out to about 1/4″ thick. Using a 4″ cookie or biscuit cutter, cut out circles. Drop 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoon of the filling on to each circle of dough.

Fold the top of the dough over the bottom, and seal the edges. Place the pies on the baking sheet and brush with the egg wash. Cut a small slit in the top of each pie.

Bake 30-40 minutes or until golden brown, makes about 10 bite-sized pies. 

add to a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a great dessert! 

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Today In Fashion News: Fashion Designer John Galliano

Disgraced former Dior creative director John Galliano has been found guilty of racism and anti-Semitism by a Paris court after an altercation in a cafe some months ago. 

John Galliano, who is known for his over-the-top runway collections and who until earlier this year ruled the renowned Christian Dior luxury label and his own namesake line, was found guilty today of "public insults based on origin, religious affiliation, race or ethnicity”.

Under French law, Galliano could have faced up to six months in prison and a fine up to $31,622, but the designer, who wasn't in the Paris courtroom when the verdict was announced, won't be required to serve any jail time; the totality of his sentence is a suspended fine of $8,432, which means that although it goes on his criminal record, he is not required to pay it.

It's the latest chapter in a scandal that has been roiling the fashion world since March, and the verdict was announced just as New York Fashion Week runway shows were getting underway across the Atlantic.

Many of the key events in the saga have been framed by the global fashion week calendar. News of the original accusations came on the eve of the Paris ready-to-wear shows in March 2011, when Galliano was arrested in the Paris bar La Perle, accused of hurling anti-Semitic insults at a nearby couple in an alleged violation of French laws designed to curb anti-Semitism.
Dior, where he'd worked for nearly 15 years, suspended him the next day, pending investigation. After another woman came forward with a similar complaint and, later, a video surfaced that appeared to depict a similar incident involving the designer

Geraldine Bloch, 35, one of the victims said he first asked her to shut up and then criticized her clothes, hair, thighs, eyebrows and make-up. He made 30 anti-Jewish insults in the space of 45 minutes, she said. Another woman said he made similar insults to her in the same bar in October.

It is doubtful whether Galliano – who told his trial he couldn't remember the incident because of a "triple addiction" to alcohol, sleeping tablets and Valium – will ever be able to redeem himself at the top of the fashion world.

At his trial Galliano described the stress of fashion industry and the success of Dior and how he couldn't cope without alcohol or drugs. "I started having panic attacks, I couldn't go to work unless I had taken some Valium."
"After every creative high I would crash and the drink would help me to escape.” Said Galliano.  He has claimed to be seeking treatment for his additions. 

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T - Minus 17 hours Until The IFB Confrence!

Tomorrows the big day and I can hardly wait!! It’s the IFBConference that I’ve been blogging about all month! I’m working my but off today at the office since I will be out for the next few days at the conference and then to recoup from the trip and re-blog my trip! 

You have no idea how excited I am! The only down side is I have to leave the house by 3:00am to make my 4:00am train! That’s crazy but totally worth it to me! I’ll have tons of pictures and will be streaming from my blog for those of you who can’t make it so please check it out!!

What I’m I looking forward to the most? Well I’m really excited to hear Joe Zee present; I’ve seen him on The City and love his since of style and personality!!

After I leave work I’m headed home to charge my batteries in my camera and Mac Book, and pick out the perfect outfit!! It’s defiantly going to rain so I have to make sure I’m in something warm but super cute! I know just the place for in expensive and cute gear, Forever 21!

I’ll post my F21 haul when I get home tonight and Pose my outfit for the big event!

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Fall Shoe Haul...

Happy Labor Day to all of you in Bloggy-Land and not only is it Labor Day but it's Magical Monday over at FTLOB's so if your linking up, I might just be swinging by your blog later today! Click in the button to the right to hop around and meet some great bloggers!

This week calls an official end of summer and for my office it means no more summer casual outfits but instead means I need to be spending this long weekend rearranging my closet and unpacking my fall/winter gear. I took one look at my closet and decided to go show shopping instead! Since out office dress code policy calls for no more open toed shoes, I need to find some fashionable looks that are in for this season.

One major trend that I’ve noticed carrying over from last year is the ankle bootie. I wore these last year and while on my shoe shopping adventure today, picked up a pair for this year! Check out my labor day show haul!

So along with shoes, I have some other great styles and looks here for anyone else who is going back to business office attire later this month. Goodbye summer, I’ll truly miss you!

Guess open ankle booties

Mar-ket Vintage inspired ankle booties 

Black boots

Brown knee boots -Madden Girl

These are four new pair of fall boots that I snagged this weekend! Some for work and some for fun! I plan to wear the Guess pair to the IFB conference on Wednesday. Well goodbye summer, I’ll truly miss you! 

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Did Someone Say "Fashion?"

This week’s theme is all about fashion and all the glitz that comes along with it!
As you all may or may not be aware, I live near the DC area and lately we’ve been hit hard by Mother Nature.  But the good news is that everything we've gone through these past few weeks is over and done with and in the process has made us stronger (Earthquake and Hurricane Irene) and though some of you West Coasters may snicker at our lil ole 5.9 earthquake, we just shake your laughter off and keep it moving, that’s the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) way!

Although these natural disasters may have put a temporary damper on our spirits and forced us to reschedule some very important events, but now we have Labor Day weekend fast approaching so we can relax and put all this behind us!

So now, and DMV fashionistas you may want to pay close attention to this because we have some great things to look forward to this month like Fashion’s Night Out happening on September 8th and lets not forget the big event that I’ve had my fingers crossed to attend for months, DC Fashion Week on September 19 – 25th.

I love fashion and I love creating great outfits to wear each day to work, you can actually see some of them posted on Pose so as you can imagine, I love the month of September here in the DMV! I also know a few other bloggers who are planning to attend the Independent Fashion Blogger NYC Conference next week so there is so much going on right now for fashion bloggers and fashionistas not only in the DMV but also all up and down the East Coast so take that Irene!

Oh by the way, I just received my new blogger business cards in the mail, which I believe every serious blogger should have. I’m definitely talking them with me to the IFB conference next week!

 

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