Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Pandi, Park and Papas Rellenas

This weekend, I made my first attempt at running after my recent back injury. I took my sweet little Pandi to HB Central Park.



She was mesmerized by the sludgy pond. There were fowl footprints everywhere, so I guess they are super interesting.



It was pretty warm, so we tried to stay in the shade.




She really enjoyed herself, and my back did fine. I am still going to take it slow, because I definitely do not want to re-injure it.


On Sunday, I made an old favorite Mexican dish. They are called Papas Rellenas, and they are delicious. They are sausage stuffed potato balls that are rolled in bread crumbs and then deep fried.
It starts with instant four cheese potatoes, and pork sausage fried with onion, peppers, garlic, and cumin.




You make a ball of potatoes in your hand with a glob of sausage in the middle. Then you roll it in flour, beaten egg and then bread crumbs.



As a special touch, I stuffed a piece of cheddar cheese in the middle.


You then roll it between your hands until it has a nice firm ball shape. If you choose to refrigerate them at this point, they will be restaurant quality. If you proceed at this point, like me, they still taste great but are randomly shaped. You'll see at the end.



Then you roll your potato balls in flour, beaten egg, and finally Italian bread crumbs I had to wash my hands between each one - they are super sticky and it uses raw egg. Gotta be careful.


Then the fun part - deep fry then in olive oil until they are golden brown. I use a wide scalloped metal spatula to poke them around and get them brown on all sides.



I drained them on special paper that I got at Daiso, the Japanese store down the street. They are designed to drain tempura.




Then, I topped my delicious hot potato ball with La Victoria salsa in Medium. I wished I had put sour cream  or yogurt and avocado on top- that would have been perfection. It was extremely tasty as is.



Back to work today for a scheduled inspection at the hospital where I work. I wanted to look polished and professional, but I also wanted some style tossed in.


I started with a very basic look, but each piece had a touch of something. The Peck and Peck top has Venice lace trim and cold shoulders. The Bebe pants lace up the sides about a foot.


Then I added a Maggy London silk jacket that is styled exactly like a regular jean jacket, only in an olive print that is sort of animal in nature.

I rolled the cuffs up three times in order to let my bracelets show. The jacket is completely lined in black silk.



I wore a gorgeous vintage matte gold costume necklace with multi stone cabachons.


In the picture above, you can see the jacket print, and below, you can see the trim on the T shirt.



On my right arm, my Montana peridot, and my Hermes CDC.


On my left arm, my seed bead cuff from the Chakra Shack in Laguna Beach and my creept green Nordstrom ring.


So away we go !!
www.highlatitduestyle.com, www.beauty101bylisa.com, www.stylenudge.com, www.notdressedaslamb.com, www.finewhateverblog.com, www.eleganntlyfashionable.com, www.colorandgrace.com, www.bylaurenm.com, www.pinksole.com, www.notdeadyetstyle.com, www.northwestblonde.com, www.morepiecesofme.com,
www.rachelslookbook.com.

Have a great day - I have planned a great outfit for tomorrow. Let's see how well I execute it.

Friday, May 19, 2017

Elegant Blushing

The last two days, I have been on a pale pink/ blush kick. One outfit is very elegant, and one was fairly casual, but the color scheme kicked it up a bit on the formality scale. First, the elegance:


This outfit is a Joseph A silk tunic and a pair of Editor pants by Express. The tunic is very simple, with the exception of the cold shoulder slits, which are difficult to see. The Editor slacks are a tiny blush and tan check print.


On top, I am wearing a brocade jacket from Jessica McClintock. It is a typical floral brocade, but without any Chinese characters.



I wore three coordinating necklaces, and even though it felt like a lot of frou frou, I got a ton of compliments. The shorter one is Ann Taylor, and the two longer ones are INC.



On my left arm, my J Crew crystal link bracelet, and my yellow gold wedding set.


Onto today. It all started with a pair of blush jeans, since it's casual Friday. Then I added a chiffon blouse  that has tan lace epaulets.


I hurt my back and was out of commission as far as exercise goes for a week, and I guess I dropped a couple of pounds on my legs, since all my pants are baggy. It seems like muscle mass fades very quickly. But I am going to start working out gently again tonight.


Here's a better look at the epaulets.


I wore two necklaces, both rose gold, and both were my mom's. The bottom one is a gift that I had given her for Mother's Day quite a few years ago.


Once again, just jewelry on my left arm- three RJ Graziano costume rose gold bangles and a black/white diamond ring.


And I have one last Mother's Day gift of my own to show you. My favorite designer is Calvin Klein, so I present my latest number from the brand:




Cute, right?? Haven't had a chance to wear it yet, but stay tuned.

So here are today's links:

www.threadsforthomas.com, www.fashionshouldbefun.com, www.apocketfulofpolkadots.com, www.stylininstlouis.com, www.shelbeeontheedge.com, www.highlatitudestyle.com, www.osterman3adopt.com, www.alabouroflife.com, www.vanityandmestyle.com, www.colorandgrace.com, www.stylelixir.com, www.jolynneshane.com, www.adrilately.blogspot.com, www.theclosetbychristie.com, www.lizzieinlace.com, www.jaymieashcraft.com, www.clairejustineoxox.com, www.rachelthehat.com, www.munofore.com, www.curlycraftymom.com, www.eleganceandmommyhood.blogspot.com, www.peoniesnadorangeblossoms.blogspot.com, www.graceandloveblog.com, www.tinaspinkfriday.blogspot.com, www.goodandrandomfun.blogspot.com, www.lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com


Whew !!! A few new gorgeous gals in here - check them out and have a great weekend!!!

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Proof Positive

I have so many clothes that I get asked if I ever wear the same thing twice. And here is proof - two dresses that I wear often, but sometimes don't blog about, since I figure that everyone has seen them before. Yesterday, my gorgeous Taylor dress, but with a different jacket on top:



 Looking to my stylist for approval - Pandi likes this version better.



She got a bit bored when I asked heer to check me out from the back.


The same jewelry as well - two necklaces that belonged to my mom.


On my right arm, an INC bracelet, and a black/white diamond ring.


On  my left arm, an amethyst tennis bracelet, and a white gold wedding set.


For my astute viewers, you may have noticed the new jacket. It was one of my Mother's Day gifts.
It is grey leather and made by INC. It has the typical waterfall front. But the back is a different story.


All Venice lace !!!

Here's a closeup. Very pretty, but I imagine it will be a fortune to take to the dry cleaner.


Onto today, and another repeated outfit.


This one is identical to the way that I usually wear it. It's a scuba dress from Calvin Klein.


On top, my grey Style and Co cardi that was a purchase in Philadelphia.


My two faux turquoise necklaces were souvenirs from one of many trips to Las Vegas.


On my left arm, and INC cuff that was a souvenir from Fort Lauderdale, and my yellow gold wedding rings. I have mentioned that I like to get things I will use as souvenirs, instead of mugs and stuff like that.



On my right arm, my white enamel/crystal ring from Saks, and a blue enamel/crystal bracelet.



There you go, all evidence presented. So let's link up :

www.thepleatedpoppy.com, www.pastriespumpsandpi.blogspot.com, www.theperfectstormbffs.com, www.shoppingmycloset.com, www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com, www.thejpetite.com, www.shelbeeontheedge.com, www.idodeclaire.com, www.puckerupstyle.com, www.sandyalamode.com, www.stylelixir.com, www.thefashioncanvas.com, www.myriadmusings.com, www.colorandgrace.com, www.rosyoutlookblog.com, www.poshclassymom.com, www.pumpsandpushups.com, www.clairejustineoxox.com, www.classyyettrendy.com, www.tuckerupblogspot.com, www.getyourprettyon.com


See everyone soon !!!