I have recently fallen in love with skinny jeans, sweaters, and oxfords. I Wwere them everywhere. Not only do they look amazing but comfy and I can where them just about anywhere and it'll work. And it's in style but you still have the unique look with out being copies of everyone. Plus, it's kinda classy.
Lately, I have also seen a lot of my favorite celebrities trending the same thing.
Taylor Swift for example has an impeccable fashion sense (if I do say so myself). Again and again we see she wears these adorable outfits with oxfords. Oxfords with skirts, legging, shorts, and skinny jeans. They go with every thing it seems.
Taylor Swift effortlessly pulls this style off and so can you! These shoes are made accessible to you everywhere so, you too, can look this stylish. There are so many types of oxfords to choose from. You can get flat or heeled oxfords but either way there are so cute. Just choose your favorite pair and you will have an instant classy look.
Just be confident and strut your stuff adorably in the very classy oxford.
Hey readers! I found this recipe the other day and well it was delicious! So I thought I would share it with you. I found it on Pinterest (love this place!) and I found out that the original source is The Yummy Life. Any way the recipe is called Parmesan Hash Brown Cups. These would go great paired with so many things. It's really versatile. AND an added bonus is that is so simple. Simple and I get along great. What's great is that you can dip them in ketchup salsa, or anything you want (... or even eat them plain).
source of pictures from above are from the very talented The Yummy Life.
Ingredients: 1 (20 oz) bag Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns; OR 3-1/2 cups shredded russet potatoes, rinsed and squeezed dry in a towel 3 green onions, chopped (approx. 1/3 cup), both white and green parts1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoon olive oil Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 12 muffin tins with cooking spray; set aside.
In large bowl, combine potatoes, onions, cheese, salt, and pepper. Toss lightly with a fork.
Drizzle on olive oil.Toss with fork again until mixture is well combined. Spoon mixture evenly into 12 muffin cups.
With the back of the spoon, apply gentle pressure to pack mixture into each cup. Bake for 60-75 minutes in lower third of oven.
Let rest for 5 minutes, run a small knife or spatula around the edge of each cup, making sure the edges are loosened. Gently lift each potato cup out, invert it, place on serving plate bottom side up. Good served warm or room temperature.
You love your hair, right? I love my hair too. And I was going through all the list of things that I do with my hair and there is definitely a long list. Taking a good care of your is key to having healthy hair.
If you love something you want to do all you can to take care of it. Well, here are a few things you shouldn't do and tips that you should do to help you on that tedious mission of taking care of your hair.
p.s. The bolded type are the things that are problems and below are tips to help you.
1. To Much Heat
The blow dryer, flat iron, and curling iron can all cause heat damage to your hair. Not that you should use these but with a little caution. Before using your blow dryer, flat iron, or curling iron, use a product that protects your hair from the heat. Treseme has affordable spray called Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray. Redken also has a good hair protection spray called Iron Silk 07 Ultra Straightening Spray.You can buy that any drugstore or Walmart. The reason I mentioned this one as number one is because this one is the most forgotten or missed.
2. Washing To Often Washing your hair to often can have an adverse effect. So unless you have super oily hair, there is no reason to wash your hair everyday. Washing to often can make your hair brittle and dry, which we obviously don't want. I would recommend to wash your hair every other day or two. If you have long hair you could probably go two days with out washing your hair. If you need some boost in your hair try dry shampoo. 3. Brushing To Much Have you ever been told to brush 100 strokes through her hair before bed. Well my grandmother once told me and at the time made since but now we know that is just not correct. That's a lot of brushing, to much in fact. Brushing your hair is good but like anything you do only in healthy amounts. Brushing your hair to often can cause split ends or breakage in your hair. It can also cause your to be static-y. So only brush your hair when necessary.
4. Brushing When Wet Never, ever brush your hair when it's wet. Instead use a wide-toothed comb. Start at the bottom and work your way up. Don't tug on your tangles in your hair (more on this). 5. Being To Tough With Tangles
Remember how I mentioned how to handle wet hair? It's important not to tug at tangles. Doing so could cause breakage. Use a de-tangling spray and gently work through the tangles in your hair. If you have curly hair like I do then brushing your only really ruins your curls. So what I do is, I only brush my hair when I am going to style it like curling my hair or straightening it.
6. Skipping the Conditioning Step When washing your hair, it's so very important. Skipping conditioner can leave your hair dry, dull, and prone to tangles. With my curly hair, I never skip conditioner because if I do, my hair is a huge tangle-y mess. And so this brings me to my next point, conditioner helps keep you from having those impossible tangles that are hard to get out.
7. Skipping Trims
We are all guilty of this-- me very much so. Even if you are trying to grow out your hair, getting trims will help keep your looking and feeling healthy. Getting trims will also keep your hair in shape and add style, so you might not get frustrated with it and get it cut again. 8. Living A Bit On The Wild Side Bad habits such smoking, drinking, and skimping on sleep can really reek havoc on your body, including your hair. Though I am not saying to become a good-to-shoes for the sake of your hair, I am saying that with anything there is limit on anything good or bad. If you do over indulge, treat your hair to some extra prep time the following day. I am guilty of many of these things and I am trying to fix many of these. Which of these steps are you guilty of?Though it maybe hard to admit fess up! Are there other hair sins you commit? Do tell. Thanks and Good Luck! Andrea
So I have recently read many books. And like any book lover I want to recommend some to you. Books are kind of my best friends. Instead of listening during trig or history, I read on my new kindle. It's kind of awesome and where ever I am it's probably sure to follow. I got the Kindle Paperwhite, its easy to use and back lit. So now you are able to read in the dark.
The first book I read on my new Kindle was Divergent by Veronica Roth. All I can say is READ IT. I likedloved the book. I read this book in about a day. So basically if you want a breathtaking novel to read Divergent is right up your alley.
And if you liked Divergent by Veronica Roth then you'll absolutely love the sequel Insurgent by Veronica Roth. This book was just as good as the first one. It was the type of book where you sit at the edge of the seat until the very end. Oh! And the ending, all I can say is that I can't wait until this fall when the third book comes out. This can't be soon enough.
If you are looking for a series that will help pass time as you wait for another series or book to come out I would recommend to you The Luxe Series by Anna Godbersen. There are four books in this series and the setting of the books takes place in the early 1900's in the high society of New York City. Through this series you see the triumph and downfalls of the high society boys and girls. This book has its very touching moments and like any book of this nature there of course is the selfish snobby heiress but she of course is put in her place.
These are just a few of very, very, very many books that I have read that I would recommend for someone to read. Hope you have a good read.
I recently found this recipe on Pinterest. I was in need of a quick fix for a dessert. Though this recipe wasn't the very best, it was great for a quick cookie. This peanut butter cookie has only 4 ingredient, FOUR. I know its hard to believe, but these cookies have a melt in your mouth quality. When I made these cookies the first time they hardened after a couple of days , but were still delicious dipped in milk.These cookies are easy enough that kids could make them (of course with supervision) and they take only a few minutes to mix up.
Ingredients you'll need:
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of peanut butter
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 egg
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2.Mix sugar, vanilla, egg and peanut butter together in a mixing bowl.
3. Drop tablespoons of dough on a greased cookie sheet. Make sure they are evenly spread apart, about 1 or 2 inches.
Strawberry Cheesecake. Just hearing it sounds so DELISH. This recipe I found ages ago. Cheesecake looks hard to make but is actually usually so simple, a piece of cake.
These are the ingredients you will need:
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (I usually just use one package of graham crackers)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (very important. try to have it at room temp. or close to it)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3eggs
1 tablespoon water (optional)
Directions:
1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a bowl. Then press mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch spring form pan. Refrigerate this while preparing the cream cheese mixture and the strawberry mixture..
2. Preheat oven 300 degrees.
3. Place strawberries and cornstarch into a blender. Cover and puree until smooth. Pour strawberry sauce into a saucepan.
4.Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil and stir until sauce is thick and shiny, about 2 minutes. Set aside 1/3 cup strawberry sauce; cool. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce for serving.
5.Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until it is light and fluffed. Then gradually beat in condensed milk and mix in lemon juice and vanilla extract. Beat in eggs on low speed until just combined.
6. Pour half of cream cheese mixture over crust and drop half of reserved strawberry sauce by 1/2 teaspoonfuls on cream cheese layer.Carefully spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over sauce; drop remaining strawberry sauce by 1/2 teaspoonfuls on top. Cut through top layer only with a knife to swirl strawberry sauce.
7. Bake in preheated oven until center is almost set, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Serve reserved strawberry sauce with cheesecake. If the sauce it too thick, stir in water.
Hello, as you may have guessed from the title, I am a redhead. My parents have called me fiery at times and so I just embrace it. My name is Andrea. I like to think of myself as passionate. If you search the word "Fiery" on Google this is what it will show:
fier·y
/ˈfī(ə)rē/
Adjective
Consisting of fire or burning strongly and brightly.
Society today pokes fun at redheads for being arduous or hotheaded. Well they aren't always a wrong but just like blondes or brunettes, we are only fiery when given reason to be.
Anyway this blog is going to be a place filled with fun DIY and all sorts of stuff. Thanks for reading and please come back to view other stuff!
