I received an anonymous question on the Ask feature about how to wear pull-over sweaters over dresses.

I think this a great question because I use this tactic all the time to get more mileage out of my dresses—and sweaters.

Here are some general tips to follow:

• This works better if the dress is sleeveless/strapless and has no large buttons, ruffles, built-in belts/ties, etc.
• Stick with slim-cut sweaters or long-sleeved shirts. Bulkier tops will look strange with this.
• A solid color sweater and a print dress or solid color sweater and solid color dress are the easiest ways to make this look work.

If you want to get the pieces in the look above, here you go:

• Old Navy “Perfect Sweater”, $15
• Arden B Floral Dress, $68
• Go Jane Leatherette Pump, $21
• Forever 21 Skinny Belt, $3
• Kenneth Jay Lane Link Necklace, $30 (from $90)

Brandon made Ree’s Steak Bites for me last night, and also made mashed potatoes and steamed some broccoli. Oh, yum!

(I also didn’t need to send him any recipes.)

Brandon makes the most fantastic mashed potatoes I’ve ever had, and although they are patently unhealthy—they are so good, you’ll forgive yourself the butter and salt.

Here’s how he makes them:

Brandon’s Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

Potatoes (any kind you like), peeled and quartered; heavy whipping cream; stick butter; salt and pepper

How to Make:

• Boil the potatoes until fork tender
• Drain off the excess water and put potatoes back into pot
• Add butter
• Get out a hand mixer (like these) and begin “mashing” potatoes with the mixer on a low speed
• Mix until butter is almost entirely blended and then add about a quarter cup of the cream
• Continue mixing until potatoes are smooth and free of lumps
• Taste test! Add salt and pepper. If you’re like Brandon, add more butter or cream at will

Like I said—unhealthy as all hell—but so yummy.

(Photo from The Pioneer Woman Cooks)

irenethegiant asked:

hi! i would first like to say that i love the blog and you wonderful fashion sense.
my question is about the perfect easter dress…i am a very curvy woman i usually wear a 12 or 14 in dresses and i like the a line dress with a empire waist or something with a flare out at the hip. so i was hoping you could help me find one. i wanted something in a floral print that isnt way expesive and i oould wear again. i hope you can help because i have been hunting and hunting and cant find something that is right.

Ooh, I love Easter! Floral prints, fancy hats and headbands and gorgeous pastel colors.

Here’s a dress I found that’s affordable and I added some equally affordable (and pretty) accessories! I hope this helps!

• Target Merona “Kennedy” Dress, $40
• ASOS Flower Stud Earrings, $9
• TopShop Flower Headband, $16
• Charlotte Russe Platforms, $33
• Aldo “Moistner” Tote, $42
• Lori’s Shoes Cuff, $22

teresawu asked:

I’m heading to Cabo for spring break in two weeks and looking for a couple of cute, comfortable dresses that would be perfect for beaching and brunching. Got any recommendations? Thanks!

That sounds like such an amazing vacation!

Here are a few dresses and a romper that would be great for hanging out, eating and relaxing!

• Delias “Verena” Knit Dress, $40
• Forever 21 Siesta Tunic, $20
• Xhilaration Drop Waist Dress, $20
• Xhilaration Romper, $20
• Xhilaration Reversible Floral Dress, $20
• Target Reversible Strapless Dress, $20

My suggestion? Get both reversible dresses and you’ll have to pack half as much. :)

Do I even need to explain why I love this look? It’s perfect.

(If she’s wearing faux fur, it’s perfect. If it’s real fur, then, not so much—but my version is faux.)

• Express Faux Fur Scarf, $30
• BDG Twill Trench, $98
• TopShop Ruffle Tunic, $28
• Urban Originals Ankle Boot, $20

(Photo via Cafe Mode)

A cape is a great layer to have as the weather starts to warm up. Not quite a coat, but more like a substantial sweater—but with a lot more style than a hoodie!

Capes are getting hard to track down, so if you have you heart set on one, purchase it soon before the stores are filled with bathing suits and sundresses until next fall.

• Forever 21 Sunglasses, $6
• DKNY Cape, $70
• Forever 21 Striped Tee, $16
• Kasil Jeans “Hepburn”, $88 (from $198)
• TopShop Bag, $44

(Photo via Cafe Mode)

(Via TrendyCrew.com)

Mixing patterns is a hard trend for me to adopt. Every inch of my being resists mixing florals and plaids, polka dots and stripes, etc. I’m not much a print wearer anyway, but then adding multiple prints into the mix is too much for my monochromatic tendencies to handle. Implosion!

But, I really like this. There’s something great about the bright colors and her huge smile and it’s just a happy outfit.

I couldn’t find an adequate yellow floral jacket that I thought fit the look, so I substituted with a floral jacket in a color palette that’s a little easier for me to handle.

• Dorothy Perkins Floral Jacket, about $60
• Alloy Plaid Shirtdress, $30
• Steve Madden “Seige” Platforms, $98

I’m excited about this Gibson guitar app because now I can practice my chords mentally on the metro and work on my memorization. I played Sheryl Crow the other night and felt pretty cool, not gonna lie.