..My Striped Tee

The deets: Joe's Jeans (similar), Tahari tee scored via Marshalls (similar); Betsy Johnson heels; Guess jacket; Elizabeth and James sunnies; Massi earrings and necklace c/o; Orange Flip lipstick; Michael Kors watch.

To say I have been living in this insanely comfortable silky soft striped tee would almost be an understatement. It's been my go to for work to pair with skirts and cropped pants, jeans, stretch pants on my day off, you name it and I will have a reason to wear this shirt. It's beginning to be one of those things where I will do laundry just to have it available to me - crazy talk, I know. Totally goes against my vow to only do wash when I run out of undergarments, aka everything I believe in.

Anyway I am off to the land of Atlantic City to meet up with some friends for a weekend of debauchery. It's very much needed after spending all week couped up on my couch drinking smoothies and eating yogurt from having my wisdom teeth removed. Ugh, talk about cabin fever, bring on the fun!

..Four Favorites

1. A little girl that makes THE MOST AWESOME paper dresses.

2. Nineteen different edible shot-glasses...YES. I'd like to meet the genius who thought of milk and cookie shots.

3. A quiz to see how much of each side of your brain you use. Mine came out right down the middle (53/47).

4. Another obviously more intellectual quiz to see what kind of cat you are.  I got the fat indoor cat...yikes. Like mother like cat-daughter I guess.

..Monochrome

The deets: J.Crew button down and skirt; ALDO heels (similar); Rebecca Minkoff bag; Ray-Ban (prescription) sunnies; Massi necklace and earrings c/o; Lancome "Violette Croquette" lipstick; Michael Kors watch.

Thank goodness this whole "monochrome" thing is a thing right now. It comes in quite handy on days when I have little to no energy to put something together for work. Just grab two things in the same hue and you are good to go. I hope this never goes away. This snow is kinda gorge in these photos but I have to say I am super over the daily appearance of it and very ready for the blistering sun to beat down on my face once again. At least I have a fun AC trip with besties that I don't get to see often planned for this weekend (hopefully I'll be able to capture some moments to share with you here) to keep me warm and fuzzy for now.

..Life Lately

So about all the the radio silence this week..  I'm breaking it! My apologies for the very inconsistent posts as of late, but my life has really become so busy that there is hardly time for baking, beauty tips, or photographing outfits. This last weekend was kind of the kick off for what is going to be my busiest year ever. Between bachelorettes, showers, weddings, trips with friends, and all the regular life happenings that go on, 2014 is going to be/has already been pretty chalk full of awesome.

1. If you life in the DC area and have not been to the Astro Doughnuts truck yet, GO! It will make your day very delicious. They tweet their location daily.

2. A few snaps of my little cuzzies wedding last weekend. Me and both of my siblings were in the wedding so we got to spend lots of time together in party mode which is a rarity. Didn't she make such a pretty bride?

3. I've said it once and I'll say it again, I LOVE Simple Skincare products as of late. They have been my everything in these cold temps. I've been using the gel during the day and the cream at night.

4. I have a really fun project coming up with the lovely blogger/stylist/california girl Shell B Cheri! Sneak peak here.

..The Easiest Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Bars Ever!

You guys. These chocolate chip cheesecake cookie bars are the BEEEESSSST. Trust me. All you need are four little ingredients. Do it! Plus everyone will think you worked really hard on them and are some crazy amazing baker = bonus!

Ingredients

1 tube cookie dough

1 package of cream cheese

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

Directions

1. Cut tube of cookie dough in half. Take the first half and press it down into a square 8x8 inch baking dish.

2. Mix cream cheese, egg, and sugar together until well blended. Pour it over the cookie dough.

3. Use the remaining half of cookie dough to sprinkle over cream cheese layer.

4. Bake on 350 for about 35 mins and then refrigerate for a few hours to set.

5. Eat your face off!