Shake Your Tail Feather
How to Wear this Season’s Hottest Trend
Let’s face it, like most people, the majority of my dressier clothes consist of the colour black – or if I’m getting really adventurous, grey and navy! So, in an effort to keep things interesting, I do like to mix textures.
While I have my share of sequins and leather, I decided to shake things up a bit and try something different – feathers!!!
This is a great, simplistic way of incorporating feathers into your wardrobe (a huge trend this season!). While the material is a little dressier, it is essentially a simple t-shirt style trimmed with long feathers. The feathers pick up all of your movements and will definitely turn heads!
I love paring it with simple cigarette-style black pants – this way the top really gets to shine and steal the show! I have also paired it with a pair of skinny destroyed denim – just for the contrast. Add a pair of killer heels and simplistic jewellery, and you’re ready to go!
…if only Mister Man can get dressed as quickly.
Oversized Blazer Season
I love the look of oversized blazers as a seasonal coat that I can wear over a t-shirt for that classic look, but still be able to pair it with my chunky knit sweaters for when the weather really dips down.
Well, it's officially blazer season, and in true autumn fashion, I am living in my blazers.
Lately, I have been obsessed with oversized blazers, so much that I "borrowed" this one from the Mister. I also purchased this double breasted blazer from Zara recently and I swear I'm living in it!
I went 1 size up because I love the look of blazers as a seasonal coat that I can wear over a t-shirt for that classic look, but still be able to pair it with my chunky knit sweaters for when the weather really dips down.
STYLE TIP: if an oversized blazer looks too big, just add a fun belt to cinch your waist!
How to look chic regardless of the weather (Copy)
Let’s face it, it’s difficult to stay warm in the cold winter while still looking chic. I’m here to tell you it is possible to look fashionable even when it’s below freezing outside!
Let’s be honest, living in Toronto in the winter is cold!
Throughout the years, I have learned to make a few wardrobe investments – a good warm coat and a number of cozy sweaters. But when you have someplace nice to go in the winter, dressing for it can be a pain. You want to look cute without freezing – but how?!! The colour – that pale blush pink – and the knit style was just perfect!
I found this chunky knit from H&M. I loved it the moment I saw it!
Chunky knits can sometimes be a bit tricky. You want the proportions to be just right otherwise it just looks sloppy.
My favourite way of dressing up a chunky sweater is with a chic leather mini skirt.
I love shirt skirts as I think it suits my 5’3” frame best.
I did the half tuck with this cozy sweater as it shows off the details of the entire outfit the best.
As it is winter here in Toronto, I obviously opted for a pair of knee-high leather boots in the same shade of brown as my leather skirt.
This is a perfect outfit for casual winter get-togethers!
Braised, Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks
If you are entertaining this season, this is the only entree to serve your guests! It is literally, fall off the bone perfection. Delicious!
‘Tis the season for getting together with friends and family.
For as long as I can remember, our family has been making a turkey for Christmas dinners. And I am so over it.
I’m sick of carrying a 15 pound bird from the grocery store.
I’m sick of basting the bird every half hour.
I’m sick of the same tasting bird year after year. …After year. …After year.
So this year, I decided to change it up. I wanted something easy – that didn’t look like it was easy.
I wanted something that looked refined and elegant, and tasted delicious. And most of all, I wanted something easy.
I have a serious love for my slow cooker. You couldn’t pry it away from me. I love finding new recipes for my slow cooker. It really is the best “set it and forget it” kitchen appliance.
Every time I go out for dinner, I check to see if lamb is on the menu. And if it is, that’s what I’m getting! So why not make it at home. This recipe is just as delicious. And when you make it at home, its always a fraction of the price (and who doesn’t love that?!!?)
I sear the lamb shanks before putting it in the slow cooker. This seals all that delicious flavor in. The red wine also adds a beautiful richness to the lamb. And I guarantee you, there is no “gamey” taste so often associated with lamb with this recipe.
For the ed wine, don’t bother getting anything expensive. I usually use whatever is leftover from a night with the girls – as long as it hasn’t been open for too long and turned acidic.
If you are entertaining this season, this is the only entree to serve your guests! It is literally, fall off the bone perfection.
I serve this with chive and cheddar mash potatoes, drizzled with the lamb gravy, and grilled asparagus. Delicious!
Believe me, this recipe is sure to impress your guest!
Description of Recipe
Serves: 4
Prep time:
Cook time:
- 4 lamb shanks
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 350 ml red wine
- 250 ml beef or chicken broth
- flour
- salt and black pepper to taste
- a spring of rosemary
- olive oil
- heat a frying pan with a little olive oil on medium high heat
- clean lamb shanks of access fat and pat dry
- season lamb with salt and pepper
- dust lamb in flour
- sear lamb in the frying pan on all sides until a light crust forms
- place lamb in the slow cooker
- deglaze frying pan with the red wine and let simmer for5 minutes
- add onions, garlic, rosemary, broth and wine to the slow cooker
- set slow cooker for 6 hours
