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OOTD: Better Late Than Never

Hey Loves! We are all feeling better! FINALLY!  I hope it stays that way. I finally had a chance to finish my skirt inspired by this one. My Inspiration Tough Girl: Plaid & Pearls  by  heheheplusshe  featuring a  cross necklace My version is a combination of  Simplicity 1465  and my  favorite circle skirt . My Version Glasses: Zenni Optical Necklace: Gift, Similar Blazer: Old from Ross, Similar Shirt: Basic white tee Skirt: DIY Shoes: JustFab, Riva Initially, I planned for a casual look. I was so happy with the outcome that I wanted to wear it the next day to work. I'll show the casual look later. What do you think? Smooches!

Cook with Me: Healthy, Inexpensive, Tasty, Quick

Hey Loves! Yes, you read the title right.  Healthy meals can be quick, tasty, and inexpensive. I had to share this quick meal with you.   The base of this meal is the Betty Crocker Suddenly Pasta Salad Classic boxed mix. I call this my Vegetableful Pasta Salad. Ingredients: • 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese • 1 Betty Crocker Suddenly Pasta Salad Classic boxed mix • 1 Green Giant Fresh Stir Fry Blend (any stir fry mix you prefer) • 2 cans of chicken breast (or 2 cups of shredded chicken breast) • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil • Italian seasoning (optional) • Zesty Italian Dressing (optional) Directions • Follow the directions on the salad mix for cooking the pasta and making the sauce. • While the pasta is boiling, brown the chicken (add optional Italian seasoning). • Mix the pasta, sauce, chicken, and veggies together in a bowl. • Mix in the zesty Italian Dressing if desired.  (I added two tablespoons to add more moisture  to three salad.)

Chelsea's Chest: Bowties & Headbands

Hey Loves! So today, I was supposed to post about my plaid skirt.  BUT life happened.  First my 2yo got sick.  Then,  my 4mo had some medical issues.  We got them straight.  Then, I GOT SICK!  Now,  my 9yo and Hubby are sick. Oh and the 2yo is sick again.  Medically, we aren't doing good over here. Needless to say,  I haven't done much sewing this week.  I can't just not post this week.  So, I'd  like to introduce you to the first item posted on my online store . I am selling these cute little bowties for ages 2-13. For the little ladies ,  the same cute bowties can be purchased as elastic headbands. If you'd love to see your little guy or lady in one of these cute little numbers, place your order.   I'll be adding more items soon. Thanks a bunch for supporting me. Smooches! DJ Chelsea's Chest Bowties & Headbands

Sew with Me: Tough Girl - Plaid & Pearls

My Next Project I'm hoping I'll have it done by this weekend. Tough Girl: Plaid & Pearls  by  heheheplusshe  featuring a  cross necklace WearAll plus size top $14 - wearall.com Funtasma greek sandals shoebuy.com Chanel cross necklace 1stdibs.com Forever 21 pandora jewelry forever21.com Gold earrings annesisteron.com

OOTD: Girl's Night Ready Or In My Case Sunday Service

Check out the original post here . My Outfit: Necklace: Gift (I put on the wrong one.) Shirt: DIY, Modified NewLook 6217 Watch: JustFab Skirt: DIY, Modified Simplicity 1282 Shoes: JustFab Inspiration: Girls' Night Ready by heheheplusshe featuring a cotton crop top Rosie Assoulin cotton crop top $1,540 - farfetch.com Rumour London pleated midi skirt $195 - wolfandbadger.com Gianvito Rossi black bootie boots $985 - net-a-porter.com Lucky Brand silver bib necklace lordandtaylor.com Isabel Marant stainless steel jewellery $670 - net-a-porter.com

Cook with Me: Caramel Apple Smoothie

Hey Loves! I've been back on the lab.  LOL I whipped up another smoothie last night.  Looking at the Granny Smith apples my hubby bought made me want a candied apple. That led me to want a smoothie to satisfy  my sweet tooth. I think I satisfied both: my sweet tooth and the craving for candied apples. Caramel Apple Smoothie Here are the ingredients: • 1 Granny Smith apple • 1 part caramel ice cream (I used Winn-Dixie Prestige Smooth Caramel.) • 1 part oatmeal • 1/2 part unsweetened vanilla almond milk Blend to the preferred consistency.  It's ready to drink.  I put mine in the frig overnight. It was perfect. It thickened up just like I like it. This is how I like to start my day! Have a good one! Smooches!

OOTD: Fun Day, Work Day

My Outfit: Shoes: JustFab - Dress: Macy's - Blazer: Target - Necklace: Gift Inspiration: Fun Day, Work Day by heheheplusshe featuring a halter top Missguided halter top missguidedus.com Narciso Rodriguez black jacket $3,110 - farfetch.com Givenchy black and white shoes $1,200 - net-a-porter.com NOVICA choker necklace novica.com

Sew with Me: Old with the New

Hey Loves! This post is a week or two overdue, but it's better late than never.  About 2 weeks ago, I met up with the only people outside of my family who have truly known me all of my life.   They are like my sisters and brothers.   We grew up together. Loving and hating each other from preschool through high school.  It was so good to see them doing well.   Some brought their children.  Others brought their spouses or significant others.   We  laughed and reminisced about old times.  We talked about our family and plans for the future.   It was like we hadn't been apart,  some of us for 15 years. Now,  you know I had to whip something up for this grand occasion.   I went to my old faithful pattern McCall's 6754 .  I made view B.  I modified it by creating a small cutout on the back and only added the elastic to the area under the cutout.  I used a fun pin dot black and white four way stretch fabric that I purchased a while back.  Dress - Pattern: McCall'

Sew With Me: Girls Night Ready Challenge

Hey Loves! This week I will be working on a project for a challenge in one of the Facebook groups I participate in.  The challenge is to create a girls' night outfit. I recently created a Polyvore account.  I know I'm late but better late than never. Here's what I came up with for my girls' night outfit.  I laughed when I put it together because I remember a time when this would not have been what I considered a girls' night outfit.  Oh how times and skirt lengths have changed! Girls' Night Ready by heheheplusshe  featuring lucky brand jewelry Rosie Assoulin shirts blouse $1,540 - farfetch.com Rumour London midi skirt $195 - wolfandbadger.com Gianvito Rossi black ankle boots $975 - net-a-porter.com Isabel Marant leather watch $665 - net-a-porter.com Lucky brand jewelry lordandtaylor.com I will be making the crop top and skirt.  I already have similar jewelry and shoes.  The skirt will be made using  Simplicity

Sew with Me: Cutie Pa Tootie

Hi Loves! I had an awesome weekend! Here are some highlights: 1. Date with my guy. Yes, we had a date without any children. We had conversations that didn't involve the children. It was just us.  Whew! It's the little things! 2. Seeing my classmates . I'm about to date myself, but I graduated from high school 15 years ago. My classmates and I haven't had a reunion in all these years. So, our mini reunion this weekend was so awesome to me. We laughed all night. 3. Delivering one of my lat est projects. About 3 weeks ago, my classmate asked me to make her baby a romper.  I delivered it to her during the mini reunion. What inspired the project ? She tagged me in a Facebook post of the romper. It was so cute. I jumped on the opportunity to make it.  I love ruffles and lace but there's no one to wear it in my house. How long did it take? About 3 hours, including breaks for feeding,  answering questions,  you know mommy stuff. Was the outcome what I expected ? Y