Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Skin & Bones
So today's song is brought to by Romance on a Rocketship (ROAR). This song plays at work all the time and is one of the few that I actually enjoy. I like singing it to Donnie since he has long hair and blue eyes! ^-^ As seen in the photo below!
Of course, his hair is much longer now, but still. Also, my favorite picture of him EVER. Isn't he gorgeous? Sorry, moving on. So, in honor of my beloved Donald Lee <3 I am posting the song I love to sing to him. Skin & Bones - Romance on a Rocketship.
Of course, his hair is much longer now, but still. Also, my favorite picture of him EVER. Isn't he gorgeous? Sorry, moving on. So, in honor of my beloved Donald Lee <3 I am posting the song I love to sing to him. Skin & Bones - Romance on a Rocketship.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Of a Fashion
Okay, I know this is random, but I felt like posting a bunch of pictures of dresses by two different designers, Catherine Malandrino and Carla Zampatti, whose designs I have posted before. The reasoning behind this you may ask? *shrug* I don't know. I felt like it?
To start us off is Catherine Malandrino herself in a lovely green dress. I'm not sure if she designed it or if someone else did, but I like it a lot.
Speaking of green dresses, here is a Green Silk Chiffon Minidress which I adore. I love the ruching along the ruffle line and the one off-the-shoulder sleeve.
And here it is again, just for another view.
Also, have a look at this very patriotic "Flag Dress"! Love the way the model makes it look, didn't really like the other pictures of it.
One thing I have noticed about both Catherine Malandrino and Carla Zampatti is that they seem to prefer an Asymmetrical look to their dresses, which I have to say, I also like.
Here are a couple examples:
Catherine Malandrino:
Carla Zampatti:
Since I posted a picture of Ms. Malandrino it seems only fair that I do the same for Ms. Zampatti. Looking quite stern/posh in white and black (once again, I don't know if she designed it herself) is Carla Zampatti.
I really love this dress/jacket/hat ensemble. And I'm not sure if I like it because of the jacket, which is lopsidedly asymmetrical, or if I like it for the huge hat or for the dress itself, which is quite cute. I think I just like the whole ensemble for inexplicable reasons.
I also love this soft pink dress, though I wish I could've found a better picture of it. This is from Ms. Zampatti's 2009 collection. I'm not sure what the model is doing though. O.o
And finally, a black dress. I seem to always have to have a black dress somewhere in my favorite pictures of dresses. I don't know if it is because black is such a classical color or if it is because of the fabled "little black dress" or I am just insane. Maybe it is all of the above. Who knows? My favorite part of this dress is the bodice. I love the odd angles that stick away and then the straight line of the rest of the dress.
All for now duckies! Hope you enjoyed the random fashion show!
To start us off is Catherine Malandrino herself in a lovely green dress. I'm not sure if she designed it or if someone else did, but I like it a lot.
Speaking of green dresses, here is a Green Silk Chiffon Minidress which I adore. I love the ruching along the ruffle line and the one off-the-shoulder sleeve.
And here it is again, just for another view.
Also, have a look at this very patriotic "Flag Dress"! Love the way the model makes it look, didn't really like the other pictures of it.
One thing I have noticed about both Catherine Malandrino and Carla Zampatti is that they seem to prefer an Asymmetrical look to their dresses, which I have to say, I also like.
Here are a couple examples:
Catherine Malandrino:
Carla Zampatti:
Since I posted a picture of Ms. Malandrino it seems only fair that I do the same for Ms. Zampatti. Looking quite stern/posh in white and black (once again, I don't know if she designed it herself) is Carla Zampatti.
I really love this dress/jacket/hat ensemble. And I'm not sure if I like it because of the jacket, which is lopsidedly asymmetrical, or if I like it for the huge hat or for the dress itself, which is quite cute. I think I just like the whole ensemble for inexplicable reasons.
I also love this soft pink dress, though I wish I could've found a better picture of it. This is from Ms. Zampatti's 2009 collection. I'm not sure what the model is doing though. O.o
And finally, a black dress. I seem to always have to have a black dress somewhere in my favorite pictures of dresses. I don't know if it is because black is such a classical color or if it is because of the fabled "little black dress" or I am just insane. Maybe it is all of the above. Who knows? My favorite part of this dress is the bodice. I love the odd angles that stick away and then the straight line of the rest of the dress.
All for now duckies! Hope you enjoyed the random fashion show!
Ode to a Cupcake (or two)
Who doesn't like cupcakes? They are the perfectly proportioned amount of cake so that you don't have to feel guilty eating them! Of course, if you are already on a diet that requires no cupcakes you should feel bad, but why would you choose a diet like that anyway? Did you know that the British call cupcakes Fairy Cakes? I think I like that name better, actually! Australians call them patty cakes.
Anyway, this blog is all about cupcakes. I am going to post a few pictures of cupcakes and a recipe or two.
First let's start with a Cookie Monster Cupcake!
I'm not sure what this cupcake is made of, but it looks delicious!! I want one!
Oh Noes!! Not a Cannibal Cupcake!!! RUN!
Who doesn't love a puppycake? Also, may have to invest in that book. Just sayin'.
Best Costume Idea Ever! ^_^
Rainbow Cupcake! Tasty and beautiful!
And, just for Donnie, A TURTLE CUPCAKE!
Now that your tastebuds have been teased with these mouthwatering images of cupcakes, here are two different cupcake recipes for your enjoyment!
Sparkling Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes
I found this recipe on www.thecupcakerecipes.com. Sounds delicious, but I haven't gotten to try it yet. Will post whenever I can afford the champagne! ^-^
Sweet Pink Strawberry Champagne Cupcake Recipe
* 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® strawberry cake mix
* 1 1/4 cups champagne, (I used a Red Sparkling Wine - Cinzano Brachetto d’Acqui) it will compliment the fruity strawberry flavor.
* 1/3 cup vegetable oil
* 3 egg whites
Champagne Frosting
* 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
* 4 cups powdered sugar
* 1/4 cup champagne
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 4 to 5 drops red food coloring
Garnish
Pink decorator sugar crystals
Edible pink pearls
Directions:
* Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
* In large bowl, combine dry cake mix and champagne. Add oil, eggs. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
* Bake 17 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
* In medium bowl, beat frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with pink sugar or pearls.
Sweet Potato Cupcakes
I found this recipe on www.cupcakeblog.com. Now these may sound kind of gross at first, if you don't like Sweet Potatoes, but I am actually really intrigued by this recipe and will definitely have to try it! Hope you enjoy it! If you get a chance to try it, comment and let me know what you think!
Sweet Potato Cupcakes
~24 cupcakes / 350 degree oven
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups almond meal
4 large eggs
3/4 cup high-quality honey
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 cup sweet potato flour
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. Beat butter until softened. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. Add almond meal and beat to combine.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until well combined.
5. Measure the flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
6. Measure out the honey and buttermilk. Stir to combine.
7. Add about a third of the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar and beat to combine. Add about a half of the wet ingredients and beat to combine. Continue adding, alternating between dry and wet and finishing with the dry.
8. Scoop batter into cupcake cups about 2/3′s full. Bake cupcakes for about 22-25 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
Bourbon Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
pinch salt
4 tablespoons bourbon
2 packages phili cream cheese, room temp
1 cup butter, room temp
6 cups confectioner’s sugar
1. Heat brown sugar, cream, butter, salt over medium high heat whisking until sugar is dissolved. Cook for another minute.
2. Pour in bourbon and stir to combine. Take off heat and let cool.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until soft.
4. Add the confectioner’s sugar and beat to combine.
5. Add three tablespoons of the bourbon caramel (you might have some left over) and beat to combine. You can always add more, but the frosting may end up pretty soft.
Assembly
1. Frost.
2. Top with homemade sweet potato chips.
All for now ladies and germs!! Hope you enjoyed this very cupcake-centric blog!
Anyway, this blog is all about cupcakes. I am going to post a few pictures of cupcakes and a recipe or two.
First let's start with a Cookie Monster Cupcake!
I'm not sure what this cupcake is made of, but it looks delicious!! I want one!
Oh Noes!! Not a Cannibal Cupcake!!! RUN!
Who doesn't love a puppycake? Also, may have to invest in that book. Just sayin'.
Best Costume Idea Ever! ^_^
Rainbow Cupcake! Tasty and beautiful!
And, just for Donnie, A TURTLE CUPCAKE!
Now that your tastebuds have been teased with these mouthwatering images of cupcakes, here are two different cupcake recipes for your enjoyment!
Sparkling Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes
I found this recipe on www.thecupcakerecipes.com. Sounds delicious, but I haven't gotten to try it yet. Will post whenever I can afford the champagne! ^-^
Sweet Pink Strawberry Champagne Cupcake Recipe
* 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® strawberry cake mix
* 1 1/4 cups champagne, (I used a Red Sparkling Wine - Cinzano Brachetto d’Acqui) it will compliment the fruity strawberry flavor.
* 1/3 cup vegetable oil
* 3 egg whites
Champagne Frosting
* 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
* 4 cups powdered sugar
* 1/4 cup champagne
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 4 to 5 drops red food coloring
Garnish
Pink decorator sugar crystals
Edible pink pearls
Directions:
* Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
* In large bowl, combine dry cake mix and champagne. Add oil, eggs. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
* Bake 17 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
* In medium bowl, beat frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with pink sugar or pearls.
Sweet Potato Cupcakes
I found this recipe on www.cupcakeblog.com. Now these may sound kind of gross at first, if you don't like Sweet Potatoes, but I am actually really intrigued by this recipe and will definitely have to try it! Hope you enjoy it! If you get a chance to try it, comment and let me know what you think!
Sweet Potato Cupcakes
~24 cupcakes / 350 degree oven
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups almond meal
4 large eggs
3/4 cup high-quality honey
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 cup sweet potato flour
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. Beat butter until softened. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. Add almond meal and beat to combine.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until well combined.
5. Measure the flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
6. Measure out the honey and buttermilk. Stir to combine.
7. Add about a third of the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar and beat to combine. Add about a half of the wet ingredients and beat to combine. Continue adding, alternating between dry and wet and finishing with the dry.
8. Scoop batter into cupcake cups about 2/3′s full. Bake cupcakes for about 22-25 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
Bourbon Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
pinch salt
4 tablespoons bourbon
2 packages phili cream cheese, room temp
1 cup butter, room temp
6 cups confectioner’s sugar
1. Heat brown sugar, cream, butter, salt over medium high heat whisking until sugar is dissolved. Cook for another minute.
2. Pour in bourbon and stir to combine. Take off heat and let cool.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until soft.
4. Add the confectioner’s sugar and beat to combine.
5. Add three tablespoons of the bourbon caramel (you might have some left over) and beat to combine. You can always add more, but the frosting may end up pretty soft.
Assembly
1. Frost.
2. Top with homemade sweet potato chips.
All for now ladies and germs!! Hope you enjoyed this very cupcake-centric blog!
Shoes
Alternate title: The story of a girl who hates them.
So, as you could tell by previous blog I was more than a little upset. So what did I do to cheer myself up you may ask? I turned off the song I had listened to on repeat for an hour and listened to some other music. I talked to my mom on Facebook chat. I looked at pictures of pretty shoes that I want to buy.
Wait...
Repeat that? The girl who hates shoes was looking at pretty shoes to cheer herself up?
Yes. That is correct. And now I am going to post pictures of said pretty shoes that cheered me up. All of them are by my favorite shoe designer Manolo Blahnik.
First off a white version of my all time fav shoe EVER!
I don't know why I like these, but I would wear them!! I am so strange. And have possibly been replaced with a pod person.
I don't think I would actually wear these, but I like the style. Once again, I don't know why. Normally I would think they looked dumb.
These red heels really made me smile. I love sassy red heels!
Lacy heels are even better! I like how he changes up the same basic designs with his shoes.
I honestly have no idea what is up this pair of shoes, but they are weird and therefore I like them. I don't like the looseness of the ropes though. There should be a way to tighten them.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!
My all time fave shoe, in black.
These ones remind me of a pair of shoes I almost bought. They were Frenchi lace pumps and they were at Maurice's. Unfortunately they went out of season so I'm going to have to wait to get a hold of a pair!
The last shoes of the evening. They are fun, pink and sassy. And I love the black feathers. ^-^
Shoes can sometimes make even me, the bare-footed heathen, smile. Thank you Manolo Blahnik!
So, as you could tell by previous blog I was more than a little upset. So what did I do to cheer myself up you may ask? I turned off the song I had listened to on repeat for an hour and listened to some other music. I talked to my mom on Facebook chat. I looked at pictures of pretty shoes that I want to buy.
Wait...
Repeat that? The girl who hates shoes was looking at pretty shoes to cheer herself up?
Yes. That is correct. And now I am going to post pictures of said pretty shoes that cheered me up. All of them are by my favorite shoe designer Manolo Blahnik.
First off a white version of my all time fav shoe EVER!
I don't know why I like these, but I would wear them!! I am so strange. And have possibly been replaced with a pod person.
I don't think I would actually wear these, but I like the style. Once again, I don't know why. Normally I would think they looked dumb.
These red heels really made me smile. I love sassy red heels!
Lacy heels are even better! I like how he changes up the same basic designs with his shoes.
I honestly have no idea what is up this pair of shoes, but they are weird and therefore I like them. I don't like the looseness of the ropes though. There should be a way to tighten them.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!
My all time fave shoe, in black.
These ones remind me of a pair of shoes I almost bought. They were Frenchi lace pumps and they were at Maurice's. Unfortunately they went out of season so I'm going to have to wait to get a hold of a pair!
The last shoes of the evening. They are fun, pink and sassy. And I love the black feathers. ^-^
Shoes can sometimes make even me, the bare-footed heathen, smile. Thank you Manolo Blahnik!
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