Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Misc: OOTD, Nails, Recipe, Martha, Eyebrows, Kenra

1.  My new, new favorite nail color.  Essie's Skirtin' the Issue.  I love it's shiny deep burgundy wine red (don't let the bottle color fool you), a great accessory to my OOTD of black and white (below #7).  Gives a little extra zing.

2.  Speaking of nails, Lallie would LOVE this glow-in-the-dark nail polish.  Might put some in her stocking for Christmas for a little extra fun!


3.  Last night we tried a new chicken recipe, Lemon Chicken (think Chinese lemon chicken, but healthier) and it turned out SO yummy!  I found it on Disney Family (20 ways to make chicken) and served it with Basmati rice and organic squash and zucchini.  It was a hit with the whole family.

Cut up three chicken breasts (1 lb.) into bite size pieces and marinate in 1 tsp. of soy sauce for 30 minutes.  In another bowl, mix one egg yolk with 1.5 tbsp corn starch and make a thick batter.  Add to the chicken to coat.  Add chicken to pan with 2-3 tbsp. canola oil (I used canola/olive oil mix) and cook on each side 3-4 minutes until brown and done.  In the meantime, in another pan, combine one lemon zest and juice (1/4 cup) to 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp. cornstarch and 2 tbsp. sugar.  Cook down until you have a thick(ish) sauce.  Pour chicken chunks over white rice, top with a little lemon sauce and mix together and top with scallions.  Yummy!

4.  There is a new show on PBS called Martha Stewart's Cooking School.  Totally needed in my house as I am not the best cook.   There are a few things I cook well but I could really brush up on technique.  I'm still not a fan of cooking, but Martha makes it look so easy!  Her first show was on how to cook eggs (scrambled, fried, omelet, frittata, hard/soft cooked).  Husband and I are absolutely making the Frittata with Fingerling Potatoes on Saturday morning.

5.  You know when you're sitting at a traffic light and you look to see another woman plucking her eyebrows right there in the car?  I always thought that was strange. Until I started waxing and plucking my own brows a few months ago.  I totally get it now!  For some reason (maybe the small confined mirror and daylight), I can completely see my brows and that one left over hair that I missed but couldn't see in my bathroom mirror.  So yes, I'm going to become that woman (though I will likely do in the comfort of a parking lot where no one is looking and not at traffic light where I'm distracted).  

6.  Thank you Hannah over at Sweet Tea and Stilettos for recommending a Kenra hair product.  She recommended the Platinum Hot Spray 20, but I went with the Thermal Hot Spray 19 for my needs.  I had been looking for a good thermal spray to use with my Chi flat iron but was not happy with the Chi thermal spray (left a funky residue in my hair).  So I picked up some Kenra and tried it out this morning.  So far so good!  I'll let you know the results after a few uses.
 
7.  And, last but not least, two work OOTD's for you!

Shirt (TJ Maxx find $5); Pinstripe pants (old, Tahari); Heels (Nine West, similar HERE); Jewelry (necklace, tear drop earrings, bangles, all Stella and Dot).  Nails: Essie Smokin' Hot
Shirt (elastic belted): Forever 21 (old); Cropped Pants: Ann Taylor similar HERE , Shoes: Tory Burch Reva HERE; Jewelry: Stella and Dot Necklace HERE and pearl stud earrings; Nails: Essie Skirting the Issue

Happy Wednesday Y'all!

14 comments:

  1. You look so cute!! I think I'm going to try that chicken recipe - it looks delicious! And that glow in the dark nail polish would be perfect for Halloween!!!

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    1. Oh yes, Halloween, of course! Why didn't I think of that, silly me! Maybe she'll get some early. ;-)

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  2. That chicken looks so good! And I love your black and white outfit!

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  3. I am so not cool enough for the blogging world. I had no idea what OOTD meant. But I really like the black and white one. Maybe I should've had that new nail polish to use with my orange last weekend. And the chicken looks good. Hopefully I will have a brand new kitchen soon to make that in :-)

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    1. Maybe you're too cool for us! I take it you now know what OOTD means? Can't wait to show off pictures of your new kitchen. :-)

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  4. The chicken recipe sounds yummy good.
    Also, thanks for the suggestion for the nail polish. I'll have to check this out next time I'm at Ulta.
    YOU enjoy your Wednesday!

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    1. You too! Good to hear from you, love it when you drop by. Hope all is well. xoxo.

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  5. I just found your blog. LOVE IT! I cannot believe you met Lilly herself. You lucky girl!

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    1. Oh yes ma'am! It was amazing meeting Lilly, what a wonderful down-to-earth woman. Hope you drop back by again soon. :-)

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  6. That chicken looks awesome! And I love that glow in the dark polish. Must have!

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  7. You are looking great.
    I have been known to take mirror out and sit on the patio to do my brows because for some reason I can see so much better in that light.

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  8. Glow in the dark polish would be so much fun for halloween! Love your polka dot top. xo

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  9. I need that Essie nail polish! Love the work outfits!!

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  10. OMG glow in the dark nail polish?! Fun! I need that Essie color too it's great for fall

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