Gimmie What I Want // January Wish List

the dress // the shoes // the accessory

Okay, so I know Christmas just passed and although I got way more gifts than I expected (all which were pretty fabulous), I couldn't help but share a small wish list with you. I think every girl kind of has an on-going wish list at all times. These are my current items:

the dress 

I'm practically swooning over this ultra feminine dress. Isn't the color just the loveliest?

the shoes

 I'm really loving the serious cutouts these heels have going on. And even though it's a bit cold outside, that won't stop me. I'll wear these heels with a pair of tights any day...so cute.

the accessory 

I'm actually thinking I might just buy this headband after I'm done typing this post. It's really hard to resist since my bachelorette party is coming up. I'm so excited. Don't be surprised if you see me wearing this one in the next few weeks.

What's on your current wish list?

xoxo erica

Tasty Tuesday // Thin Mint Cookies

 Lately I've been looking up healthy recipes on pinterest and every once and a while I find myself scrolling through pages of sweets. For a cookie exchange over the holidays I followed this recipe. I love minty things...mint chocolate chip ice cream is my favorite thing ever...like seriously. Anyways these turned out ah-mazing. Oh and just a tip if you try these out: Because I used a mint extract that was more water based when mixing with the chocolate it thickened and was difficult to dip and get the cookie covered in chocolate. I had to "frost" them with chocolate. A bit messy but just as tasty.

To make:

1. Take off the creme filling for each oreo.

2. Melt chocolate chips and add mint extract to taste.

3. Dip or frost cookies

4. Add sprinkles or peppermint

5. Let these sit for a few minutes to harden or stick them in the fridge for about 5 minutes.

Hope you enjoy :)

xoxo erica

Keep Calm and Sparkle On

Tank: Old Navy, Shorts: Forever 21, Tights: Target, Heels: Thrifted

I always love that this time of the year stores are overflowing with sequins. I'm attracted to anything and everything that has the slightest hint of sparkle to it so when we went to Forever 21 a few days before new years eve, I was like a kid in a candy store. It was something about the midnight blue that I was instantly drawn to and couldn't pass up on bringing them home with me. This outfit was a little pre-nye look I wore before changing into my actual nye outfit...I always like to wear something with a bit of a bang. Sequins are the way to go.

xoxo erica