Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Easter Style

Ever since ladies were little girls, picking out our Easter attire has been a big deal. Below are style inspirations for Easter brunch, church and egg hunting!



Found here at Neiman Marcus


Found here at Neiman Marcus


Via
on Pinterest


Via
on Pinterest









Happy Easter Everyone.

XO,
Jenna











Saturday, April 12, 2014

My 3 Favorite Trends For Spring 2014!


There are a lot of fun trends this spring but I decided to only focus on the three trends I am most excited about and currently incorporating into my daily style.


1) Metallics:

There is something so chic about a girl in metallic. This heavy metal style was seen on the runway over and over again and although it was fierce at Fashion Week it also tones down well in order to compliment the everyday lady. To incorporate this trend into your everyday style try starting with accessories. Think shoes, jewelry, purse or even your go to bikini of the season. For those of you that are a little bolder in your fashion choices introduce a shiny dress, top, skirt or pant into your wardrobe this spring.



Skirt: Marissa Webb


Top: Altuzarra





2) Floral Frenzy:

I love flowers and I adore a good floral print. This trend is fresh, happy and colorful; all adjectives to perfectly describe spring and let's not forget girly. Pair this style with your personality; go loud and vibrant if you like attention or a lot of colors. Or tone it down with something soft and less energetic if you are on the quiet side. Either way you will look great, feel great and be ready for spring.






Katie Holmes at Michael Kors during Fashion Week
 (not sure who the designer of her fantastic skirt it)


Found on Lyst






3) Blush (duh, it's in my top 3!):

Here it is again; my favorite color of the moment. Although blush is not on Pantone's Spring Colors for 2014 list it keeps showing up and I couldn’t be happier. This is a great color. It is feminine without being clichĆ© girly. It is soft and romantic but can be worn flawlessly by a strong, bold woman. I have been obsessing over blush for some time now and truly think everyone pulls it off (with the right tone for their coloring). This trend can go anywhere and has so much flexibility. In my opinion blush is a neutral, a basic, right there with black, whites, grays and navy! Everyone should use this color somehow. Whether it be with accessories, the clothes that fill your closet, the accents around your home or incorporated into your wedding design…blush is my new go to...what about you?


I love this whole look! 
Ditch the jacket to take this look from winter to spring as the weather warms up.
Outfit details over on Bittersweet Colours






Found on Net-A-Porter








We’d love to hear what styles you are excited about this season. Share them with us by commenting below.



XO,



Jenna

Monday, March 31, 2014

My Sisterthang's Vacation Style

With spring break here (for some of us in the past already) and summer vaca around the corner I wanted to do a feature on vacation style. My sister and her hubby recently traveled to Hawaii so I asked her to take pictures of her outfits while over there. Below is my beautiful sisterthang and some images of her stylin' vacation to the Big Island. 


Vacations Deets:
Island: Hawaii Big Island


Friday, March 21, 2014

Top 10 Wedding Dress Trends for 2014


       Your wedding day is the one day it is all about you, well, and your groom but let's be honest, all eyes are on you. Look for something that YOU feel beautiful in, he (your groom) will find you beautiful in anything. Also, look for something that fits with your personal style, the weddings style & environment as well as simply fits you. Don't try to pull off a trend just because it is "in" and looks good in all the magazines. There is a dress out there for everyone and trust me...when you put it on...you will know!



Below are the top 10 trends for 2014.  

1)     Sleeves:

There is something so romantic and elegant about a dress with sleeves. Long, short or even caped sleeves make the dress so timeless. If you pick this style of wedding dress you will truly feel like a princess.





Marchesa

Friday, March 14, 2014

Festival Style Inspiration

With Festival Season upon us I thought I would share a few looks (from my closet) to inspire you as you pack your bags! As I was pulling stuff for the shoot I realized I belong at a festival. Coachella 2015 (2014 is sold out) here I come!




Skirt/Dress: Lucky Brand  Hat: Francesca's   
Sandals: BlowFish  Tank: Forever 21   
Glasses (my sisters): Kate Spade 



Shorts: Lucky Brand  Sandals: BlowFish  Satchel: Francesca's  
Tee: Forever 21  Headband: Boutique Find

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Chicken Tortilla Soup (hold the tortilla)

This recipe is delicious, filling, healthy (until I load it with cheese) and only gets better on day 2...but then again, what soup doesn't?

All recipes are created by Jenna unless stated otherwise! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

Serves 8
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: About 60 mins (really, you are prepping & cooking at the same time)


This is a tomato based tortilla soup. 

What You Will Need:

Chicken Broth; 32 oz.  (I use low sodium) 
Tomatoes in juice; 28 oz. (julienne or chef cut) 
Diced tomatoes in juice with jalapeƱo; 14.5 oz.
White Corn; 15 oz. 
White Onion 
Garlic
Paprika
Chili Powder
Cayenne Pepper
Smokey Chipotle Seasoning
Garlic Powder or Garlic Salt (I use Garlic Dude from Garlic Shoppe in Gilroy)
Salt
Chicken Breast
Cojita Cheese
Cilantro
Avocado 

Let's Get Started:

1) Start by boiling 2 chicken breast. Once done, let cool then shred and set aside. This can all be happening while you work on the next steps. I add paprika and black pepper to the water as I boil the chicken.

2) In a pot, combine the cans of tomato (juice & all), corn (drained & rinsed), the chicken broth, and the following seasonings: 

  •  1 tsp Paprika
  • Dash of cayenne or more if you like it really spicy
  • 1/2 tsp of chili powder
  • Dash of a smokey chipotle seasoning 
  • 1/2 tsp of garlic powder/salt
  • Pinch of sea salt