Butter LONDON Fall 2012

Today I have swatches of Butter LONDON's Fall 2012 collection. Butter LONDON has to be one of my favorite nail polish brands because of the amazing quality and gorgeous color selection. The only fault is the price but if you can get them on sale for BOGO it's not too bad. My collection of these polishes has been growing as my wallet shrinks! :/


Dodgy Barnett

This is a beautiful holographic silver grey-ish color. It took three coats and boy is it beautiful!

Gobsmacked

This dark grey almost black color is gorgeous with the generous amount of silver glitter it has. This color definitely satisfies my rocker chic side. Two coats was all it took to even out this manicure.

Lovely Jubbly

This is glitter overload. The majority of the glitter is this beautiful magenta color but it also has some blue, red, and gold glitter added to it. This would be perfect for an accent nail. It took around 4 coats to make this opaque because of the clear base and it was hard to apply the same amount of glitter to each nail. I would have to say this polish is my least favorite from this collection.

Shag

This color is perfect for fall. I know I will be wearing it a lot this coming fall season. I love the orange tone to this burgundy. And the metallic finish makes this two-coater dry in no time at all.

Trustafarian

I love this golden holo. When it isn't reflecting direct light it has a green tint to it that is still very pretty. I couldn't stop looking at my nails when I had this polish on. Holos just attract everyone's attention. They are fascinating. This took three coats for complete opacity.

What do you think of this collection? Do you love it? Do you hate it? Have you picked any of these up already? Which ones do you want? Let me know!

Be colorful! Be trendy! Be you!

xoxo,
Katherine

Birthday Dinner Recipes

As promised here are the recipes for the dishes served at my birthday dinner.

The main course was Chicken Fettuccine Supreme. My mom got the recipe from a Southern Living magazine.

Chicken Fettuccine Supreme

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup chopped green onions
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp pepper
3/4 cup half & half
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut in 3/4" pieces
1 cup chopped pecans toasted
3 cups fresh mushrooms
1 small red pepper, cut in thin strips
1/2 tsp. salt
10 oz. uncooked fettuccine
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add chick, and cook, stirring constantly, until browned. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving pan drippings in skillet, set chicken aside.
2. Add mushrooms, onions, red pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper to pan drippings in skillet and cook stirring constantly until vegetables are tender.
3. Add chicken; reduce heat and cook 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and mixture is thoroughly heated. Set aside, keep warm.
4. Cook fettuccine according to package directions; omitting salt; drain. Place fettuccine in a large bowl.
5. Combine half & half, melted butter, parsley, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper in small bowl; stir well. Add fettuccine; toss gently to combine.
6. Add chicken mixture and Parmesan cheese to fettuccine; toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with pecans and serve immediately.


This is my mom's adaptation of a mud pie.

Frozen Mud Pie

Serves: 8

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup crushed oreos (about 15)
1 1/2 tsp sugar, optional
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 pints coffee ice cream, softened
1/4 cup chocolate syrup

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar (if desired). Stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9 in. pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spoon 1 pint of ice cream into crust. Drizzle with of the chocolate syrup; swirl with a knife. Carefully top with remaining ice cream. Drizzle with remaining syrup; swirl with a knife. Cover and freeze until firm. Remove from the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving.


So there you have it! Two of my all-time favorite recipes. Enjoy!

Be delicious! Be sweet! Be you!

xoxo,
Katherine

Birthday Manicure

Yesterday was my 22nd birthday. It came so quickly that I didn't have time to plan anything so I decided to keep it low key and just  have a small dinner with family. The dinner was fabulous. My mom made all my favorites starting with artichoke dip for an appetizer. The main course was my all time favorite dish that she makes, Chicken Fettucine Supreme, I will post the recipe at a later date because it is to die for. It was coupled with a caesar salad and dessert was her famous frozen mud pie (I'll include this recipe in the post as well.) It was a delicious meal with great company.

Moving on to my manicure, as I didn't have any big plans I decided I wanted to keep my manicure simple but still special. So seeing as the name fit the bill I chose OPI Birthday Babe as my base color and added OPI Crown Me Already! to my ring fingers and thumbs.

I think this manicure is simple but elegant. What do you think? What nail polish will you wear for your next birthday? Let me know!

Be simple! Be beautiful! Be you!

xoxo,
Katherine



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Rebecca Minkoff Ostrich Embossed Beau Clutch Look-A-Like

Yet again I have another Target look-a-like and it's another Rebecca Minkoff bag. This time it is not as identical but it is definitely very similar.

Rebecca Minkoff Ostrich Embossed Beau Clutch - $395.00


Here is Target's version:

Target Merona Camel Envelope Clutch - $19.99
The Target option is also available in pink.

What do you think about stores recreating a high-end product for less? Do you consider it to be ripping off the style or do you think it is great that there are affordable options for those with smaller budgets?

Be thrifty! Be savvy! Be you!

xoxo,
Katherine

Michael Kors Chain Link Tortoise Watch Look-a-Like

Target is impressing me with all their look-a-likes lately. I will definitely be keeping my eye out for more. Today I have a Michael Kors watch dupe. Michael Kors watches are all the rage lately and I have had my eye on their chain link watch and boy was I surprised when I was looking on Target's website and found this beauty.

Target Geneva Gold/Tortoise Chain Link Watch - $24.99


You can't tell me this is not a dead ringer for the Michael Kors.

Michael Kors Chain-Link Watch, Tortoise - $195.00

 For a fraction of the price you can get the same style watch. I would say that's a great deal!

What do you think? Which would you rather purchase? Have you found any great designer look-a-likes? Let me know!

Be thrifty! Be savvy! Be you!

xoxo,
Katherine

Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C. Look-a-Like

Are you lusting over the cute Mini M.A.C.'s Rebecca Minkoff has been producing? Or do you already have one of your own? I know I have been debating and debating purchasing one but the only thing that has stopped me is the price tag. I wouldn't say the price is outrageous but it's not something you just throwdown for on a whim.

I think I have found something that can hold me over until I bite the bullet. Target has a nearly identical purse for only $19.99. Unfortunately it only comes in one color as of yet and is not sold in stores.

Target Bueno Bronze Mini Bag - $19.99

So tell me:
Would you buy this bag in place of the Rebecca Minkoff or to hold you over until you bought the Rebecca Minkoff? Or would you not buy it at all?

Be thrifty! Be savvy! Be you!

xoxo,
Katherine

Spencer Hastings Masquerade Outfit UnmAsked Episode PLL

Were you excited to find out who A was? Was it who you thought it would be? Are you upset it was the same as in the books? Are you dying for the premiere of season 3 this summer?

I was ogling Spencer's outfit for the Masquerade Ball the whole time. I couldn't wait to find the dress and necklace she was sporting in this episode. Luckily I found the dress. Unfortunately it's not available.

It happens to be a limited edition dress from Free People. With a price tag of $600 this dress is not available for purchase at this time. Sorry girls!

Gianna's Limited Edition Leather and Lace Gown

I'm still looking for a look-a-like and I'll post it if I find one! Keep checking their site if you want it though because I have a feeling it might be for sale soon.

And on with more bad news. The gorgeous necklace the beautiful Spencer donned is by BCBG and it is no longer on their website. You might be able to find it on eBay or another etailer but I was able to find a necklace similar.


Nasty Gal Chainmail Necklace - $18.00

This may not have the glitz that the BCBG one had but it is still the bib style and makes a big statement. And if you really want the bling you could buy this necklace and apply crystals in any color you choose.

If you want me to find any more accessories or items from this episode please leave it down in the comments below!

Be pretty! Be fashionable! Be you!

xoxo,
Katherine