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.
Dynamite Sushi Bowl
My version of the Dynamite Sushi Bowl is incredibly filling - but with all good and healthy things. Lots of protein and vegetables and a bit of carbs, which, yes, your body does need.
It's the perfect meal for either lunch or dinner.
I have a severe allergy to fish (but not shellfish) so my sushi selection is quite limited. I usually stay on the safe side and get myself the vegetarian roll, but one day, the Mister surprised me by bringing me home a dynamite sushi roll. I previously ignored this selection without even reading the ingredients to find out there is NO FISH!
While I did love the Dynamite Roll, I usually find that the tempura shrimp is a lot of batter - which, although light, I'm just not much of a fan.
I decided to try to make this at home for myself - without the tempura batter. I also like to increase my intake of vegetables so I've added crispy brussels sprouts.
My version of the Dynamite Sushi Bowl is incredibly filling - but with all good and healthy things. Lots of protein and vegetables and a bit of carbs, which, yes, your body does need. It's the perfect meal for either lunch or dinner.
Makes: 2 servings
Preptime:
Cook time:
- In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp, pinch of salt, pinch of cayenne pepper, chopped garlic and onion powder.
- Cook shrimp for 5 - 7 minutes or until pink and opaque. Set aside
- At the same time, place brussel sprouts on a baking a baking pan, Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil, remaining salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder and roast in the oven at 425 for approximately 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, add the rice and then top with shrimp, brussel sprouts, carrots and avocado.
- OPTIONAL: garnish with sesame seeds.
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!
Spicy Butternut Squash Soup
This recipe has just the right amount of heat - all the warm and cozy feelings of fall in your bowl.
Now that the weather is getting cooler, I have been keeping warm by making soups at home. And to suit the season, I decided the first soup of the fall season should be a butternut squash.
I was never really a fan of soup - I only ate it when I was sick. But a little while ago, the Mister and I went out to dinner and I decided to try the restaurant's butternut squash soup. I was hooked!
It's a flavourful, rich and hearty soup without any cream or dairy.
This recipe has just the right amount of heat- All the warm and cozy feelings of fall in your bowl.
Makes:6 servings
Preptime:
Cook time:
- preheat your oven to 400 degrees
- In a baking sheet or roasting pan, add your butternut squash, potato, oil, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 40 minutes or until soft.
- In a large pot, on medium heat, add oil, onions, garlic, carrots and celery. stir frequently until vegetables are softened. Add salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder and cayenne.
- Bring to a boil and lower heat to medium. Simmer until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
- Add broth to the pot and roasted vegetables. With a hand blender, blend until everything is smooth. (Alternatively, place ingredients in a blender and puree.)
- Dish out the soup into 6 bowls and garnish with black pepper and cayenne.
