6 Jackets I've Got the Hots for

With a Winter that officially started less than a month ago, I'm just starting to eye some jackets to help keep me warm for the season - and of course some that are cuter than they are practical.

I'm notorious for living in baggy, grandma knits (one old navy jacket in particular), so it is about time that I add a jacket to my collection that doesn't include braided knit plaits. 

I've been extremely attracted to moto jackets and all of it's variations, as well as the classic riding jacket. There's something fun about an exaggerated lapel, a mix of fabrics and textures, and unique cuts. Here are 6 jackets I'd like to have in my closet.

Vanessa Bruno Athe | $330.00 on sale

Love that this is a moto cut tweed jacket. 

H&M | $59.95

It's killing me how much I love the fact that this is an army style parka with leather sleeves, comfy yet edgy.

H&M | $49.95

Can't go wrong with a black faux leather biker jacket!

Tiger of Sweden | $299.99 on sale

Peplum + Leather + Moto Style Zipper Enclosure = Perfection

Paul Smith | $731 on sale

I'm enamored by this front open cut which is truer to the actual riding jacket - how unique!

Jack Wills | $149 on sale

Notice when you click through, that the lining on the back of the collar is pink! (Dying of cuteness)

Considering my real life budget, I'm contemplating on purchasing the H&M olive jacket with leather sleeves and the Jack Wills riding jacket. Such great jackets to wear all year long :)

Which jacket is your favorite?

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Quinoa Mac n' Cheese

Let's get to the point here. The true way to my heart is some seriously cheesy and gooey Mac n' Cheese. It makes total sense as cheese and carbs are the source of much of my happiness.

So, when I saw this Mac n' Cheese Quinoa recipe on Pinterest, I knew I had to try it!

I used tricolor quinoa, 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese (I mean, come on I figured I'm swapping out the pasta for quinoa so I deserve .5 more cups of cheese, right?!), kale as my add in veggie and kept it simple without a topping.

I love how beautiful quinoa looks both before and after cooking.

My current favorite vegetable is brussels sprouts (I could sit and peel one leaf by leaf to eat as a snack - I'm going to keep riding this wave before it turns back to chips), so I minced some extra garlic and used it with olive oil to coat halved brussels sprouts. Next is to bake them on a cookie sheet at the same time as the mac n' cheese. Oh, the love of multi-tasking.

Before baking...

Someone was anticipating the mac n' cheese as much as I was. I did end up baking it for an extra 15 minutes (50 minutes total) because my bread crust wasn't quite browned to the right golden at 35 minutes.

And after!

This quinoa mac n' cheese definitely gives your taste buds the cheesy satisfaction that you're looking for, without the heavy pasta :) I'm not going to lie - I do still love my rich, carbohydrate filled mac n' cheese, but this is a great alternative for more frequent mac n' cheese dinners - without the guilt!

This recipe by the way is made to serve 8 people. SO, I'll have some tasty left overs for this week ;)

Thanks Leanne!

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Hi, Everyone! 

Happy first post of the year :)

I had an amazing 1.5 weeks off of work to spend time with family and friends, and can't say that I can be more refreshed for a brand new year! I'm so excited to open up my life a bit more with you this year and share my experiences with crafty projects, personal style, the path towards a healthy lifestyle, life lessons and daily adventures. 

This week, I ended my vacay with a lovely day at Santa Monica. Got a new iPhone (couldn't handle my recently cracked iPhone 4 screen), did some shopping, enjoyed the crisp ocean breeze and got happy hour with friends. 

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Jacket: Urban Outfitters | Shirt: Old Navy | Leggings: Lululemon | Purse: Shoemint | Shoes: Candies | Beanie: Urban Outfitters | Glasses: Warby Parker