Outfit Ideas: Sperry Leopard Boat Shoes

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Sperry Boat Shoes are THE shoes of the season right now! Everyone is wearing them and there are so many cute styles to choose from. I personally love leopard print so when I spotted these Sperry’s on FamousFootwear.com I knew I had to have them.

Boat Shoes

today's outfit

casual outfit

Leopard Sperrys

Sperry Boat Shoes

It took me three days of continuous wear to break them in, first day with thin socks. Now, they are super comfortable and I wear them all the time. I slip them on to run outside and hang laundry, I put them on to run to the store, or I put together a cute outfit to go with them, like the outfit above.

Need more outfit ideas of what to wear with boat shoes? Check out these cute outfits below I found on Pinterest…

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Outfit Ideas: Pops of NEON Colors

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I posted this today’s outfit on my instagram account last week. I was anxious to put together an outfit to go with my new Blu Bijoux fashion jewelry from Max & Chloe.

Max & Chloe fashion jewelry

I’m absolutely in LOVE with this Blu Bijoux Fuchsia Pyramid Necklace and this awesome Blu Bijoux Silver Wide Diamond Link Stretch Bracelet from Max and Chloe. I get SO many compliments on this bracelet every single time I wear it. It’s on sale and comes in a few different colors, so go snatch one up quick before they sell out. This is one of those statement pieces you HAVE to have!

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I know some people aren’t crazy about the socks with sandals trend, but I’m wearing it and I think it’s working… Especially since these gray Aerosoles sandals have a perforated print that lets the neon color of my socks through. I promise you, this would look even better if I was tall! Being that I’m only 5′ 2″ I can’t always get away with trying out every trend and style.

aerosoles gray sandals

Today’s Outfit

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* Some of the items seen in this post were provided to us free of charge for the purpose of product testing and review. This does not effect our opinion of the products in any way. We only write about products we personally like and use, regardless of how they were acquired.

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Cookie Week Comes to The Fashionable Plate

imagesWhat could possibly be more fundamental to any housewife worth her fashionable apron than a good chocolate chip cookie?  While I am probably quite a few years away from any kind of housewife status, every time I make cookies  I like to imagine myself serving warm chocolate chip cookies to beaming children and friends as I smile coyly and say, “oh no, they were no trouble at all. So easy.” That, in my mind, is a true picture of domestic bliss.

I have a small obsession chocolate chip cookies, but honestly, I doubt that I am alone. There’s something about the combination of butter, sugar, and chocolate that just turns magical when mixed up and baked into an amazing cookie creation. It’s true, I’ve met a few versions that put a bad name on chocolate chip cookies, but I still believe that they are the pinnacle of dessert confections. And yet, everywhere I turn there are different recipes promising “the best chocolate chip cookie.” Apparently there are endless ways to make amazing cookies even more amazing.

Monday marks the beginning of a 5-day-long quest to develop the best chocolate chip cookies. All week long we’ll be testing recipes and posting about them on The Fashionable Plate. And because everyone has a different ideal for cookies, I’ll be trying recipes to fit every crunchy, chewy, soft, and unique cookie lover’s dream. I will be baking a new recipe every day and posting the results here, so get ready to pull out your mixer and try some new takes on an old classic!

And if anyone has a nagging issue with their cookies that they want help with, or a great idea for their favorite version of chocolate chip cookies, leave us a comment and let us know!

The lineup is…

Monday: chewy cookies
Tuesday: crunchy cookies
Wednesday: soft cookies
Thursday: lace-chocolate cookies
Friday: cool cookie flavor variations

This post, and the Cookie Week posts, are written by Nell Birch, a high school senior in Boston, who is spending her final month of school in an independent learning project related to  cooking and the fine art of food blogging!  Many thanks to Nell and The Winsor School for her contributions to this blog and especially to our kitchen!

 

 

LUXECOAT Monthly Nail Care Membership Program

I just found out about this new monthly nail care membership service called LUXECOAT and wanted to share in case any of you lovely ladies were interested!

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Members receive everything they need to create a spa-quality manicure and pedicure. In your monthly box is three vegan nail-polishes reflecting the hottest colors of that month along with all the tools and products you need to have perfect nails.

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Watch the video:

luxe box

In honor of their launch, LUXECOAT is running a two week contest on Instagram, inviting fans to post photos of their best, most unique manicures or pedicures with the Hashtag #LuxeCoatStyle for a chance to win! 50 lucky ladies will be selected at random to win three polishes of their choice!!! Don’t forget that contestants must follow @Luxecoat on Instagram to be eligible.

The Must-Have Item for All Sock-Free Shoes

With “barefoot style” shoes like oxfords and boat shoes being all the rage this season, you will definitely need a pair of Sock-Free Saviors from Foot Petals.

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Sock-Free Saviors from Foot Petals
($18.95 per pair from Zappos.com)

Tired of wearing socks with those low profile skimmers, flats, and sneakers and having them obnoxiously stick out in an annoying fashion? Ditch the socks and slip these Foot Petals® sock-free saviors into your favorite shoes for instant foot protection! You’ll be able to wear your favorite shoes and feel great at the same time! And honestly, isn’t that every gal’s dream come true?

Well it certainly is! You can’t always wear “fashionable socks” or ankle socks with every style of shoe. Some styles just call for bare feet like Sperry’s and flats.

Sock-Free Saviors have a DRI comfort moisture management system that is built into the terry cloth padding that keeps feet cool and dry all day long while the PORON® cushioning absorbs shock making these ideal for any pair of shoes that you wear often.

The amazing Microban anti-microbial protection in these shoe liners doesn’t rub, wear, or wash away AND they fits all types of closed-toes shoes. If they get dirty, just gently hand wash in cold water with mild detergent and dry flat. Best of all, Foot Petal products are proudly made in the U.S.A. Score!!!

Here are a couple of pairs I’m wearing sock-free saviors in right now…

oxfords from Marshalls for $19.99 #fabfound

Nude Oxfords from Marshalls – $20

leopard sperrys

Sperry Biscayne Leopard Boat Shoes from Famous Footwear – $60

oxfords

Naot Kedma Oxfords in Merlot – $190

dkny flats from TJ Maxx #maxxstyle

DKNY Striped Flats from TJ Maxx – $35

What sock-free styles are you sporting this season?

Mother’s Day Gift Idea – Home Decor Items

This Mother’s Day, celebrate the one who deserves it all with chic home accessories and decor items from Target! No matter what her style or interest, Target has an amazing and AFFORDABLE selection of stylish gifts that mom will undoubtedly love.

Here are a few of my favorites for under $35!

Click here to indulge in Target’s Home Items online >> or visit your local Target store today!

Scents for Mother’s Day – Must-Have Perfumes

Fragrance has the unique ability to conjure memories, capturing a moment in time that you will remember forever. This Mother’s Day, give your Mom a gift that will help create new memories that she can cherish for years to come.

Here are a few of my favorite perfumes this Spring:

Find one that is just right for each of the Moms on your list!

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