I LIED.

One more thing to add to my birthday list. I spent a month living and studying in Costa Rica. In my ecosystems class, we always went to an animal park where sloths roamed free. There, my unrequited love began. I just wanted to hold one so badly. But alas, the park doesn't allow you to touch the animals.

oh hai.

If I ever got to hold a sloth, my reaction would be ten fold.

ALL I WANT FOR MY BIRTHDAY

My birthday is quickly approaching and I only have one thing on my list.

A french bulldog named Otis.

SPOTTED!

Imagine my delight when I opened up Instagram today and I saw one of my favorite people I follow post the following photo...

Target rainboots we just featured! Boo yeah.

CUFF CRUSH.

Earcuffs are next on my list of things I want to pull off. I love that they are add just a little something unexpected to an outfit. My tip when flaunting them, only wear one at a time. A cuff on each ear is a little cray cray. But the fun thing is, they can be fierce, they can be dainty, they can be simple, they can be any style! And they always make you look really freaking cool.

Dainty and feminine for the girly girl

Etsy, $7.00

here.

 

Goes in your hair too! Pretty!

Asos, $10.55

here.

Bad. Ass. 

 Nasty Gal, $15

here.

Hangs behind your ear and peeks through your hair, also pretty!

Nasty Gal, $10

here.

 

Earthy, modern, and no piercings necessary!

Mr. Kate, $39

here. 

I really can't wait to buy one. Think I need to make a trip to the Fairfax Fleamarket soon...

So many hipsters.

CHIC RAINBOOTS

Since I went to college where we didn't get much rain, the day a single drop fell from the sky every girl was overwhelmed with excitement to pull her rain boots out of her closet. Shit got cray. There was explosions of crazy patterns and colors on every girls foot on campus. I have to admit to sporting some candy-colored-striped-sweater-printed boots until I traded them in for classic black Hunters. Those crazy print rain boots are fun, but not very appropriate in the grown-up world. Not to say you can't have fun with your footwear! But to stay chic in this cold, wet weather (especially those of you who are getting hit by Hurricane Sandy!), take a look at the sleek styles below.

1. Target $35 - 2. BootsiTootsi $45 - 3. Duck Head $30 - 4. Sporto $70 - 5. Dizzy $39 
6. Mel by Melissa $55 - 7. Lauren by Ralph Lauren $75 8. Target $35

SKETTI SQUASH

If you don't know what sketti is according to Honey Boo Boo, I suggest you google it now. It could quite possibly be the most delicious recipe known to man. Since I'm trying to keep my carbs down and my beetus in check, Spaghetti Squash is a definite fall staple for me. And it is crazy easy to make!!

Step 1: Bake for 1 hour at 375 degrees

little squash in a big oven

 Step 2: The squash should be soft. If it is, cut it in half...

Pretty!

Step 3: Remove the seeds...

Step 4: Put a fork in it! It will shred immediately on its own, basically no effort required.

  

Step 5: Keep in the fridge and save for later!

Spaghetti squash can be made like a traditional pasta with Marinara sauce, but I prefer mine served a little different. I chop up garlic and simmer it in a pan with olive oil until the garlic becomes aromatic. Then add the squash and mix. To taste, add butter, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and you're done! IT IS SO GOOD.

QUICK POST

In the process of making spaghetti squash and writing a how-to post when I came across this picture on Buzzfeed... OH MY GOD. She is flawless. This is head to toe perfection. Other celebrities should take note. Girl crushing so hard.