What I ate Wednesday | What I Wore Wednesday | September 4th 2014

I wanted to do a What I Ate Wednesday post because what else am I supposed to do with all my food pictures?!These are things I have eaten in the past week or two. In all seriousness I love these post and food and health has become something that I enjoy learning more about, so I thought I would share it with you all! I also included a What I Wore- it's not the best quality but I love this outfit!

Shirt- Marshalls?

Jeans-JcPenny's

Shoes-Kmart

I love a good Chipotle salad! YUM!

I had this last night. It was potato wedges, veggies, potato salad made by my mom, and a piece of grilled chicken from KFC.

My mom is a wonderful cook! This is a black and bleu salad. It contains steak, bleu cheese, mushrooms, bacon, spinach and romaine lettuce, and onions! So Good!

So my sister, dad, and I try to make it to Sunday breakfast at IHop whenever we get a chance. I always get the same thing because it's so yummy, I might have to change it up though. This is the silver 5 with a scrambled egg and a piece of bacon. If your looking for it it is on the kids menu-don't judge me!

I seriously have oatmeal every day for breakfast, unless we go to breakfast of course! I used to put sugar free syrup to sweeten it, but that's not the nest for you to eat all the time. Now I put in a little bit of brown sugar, cinnamon, stevia, and fruit. On this day I had peaches in it, which adds tons of flavor! That is an egg-white on the side!

I attempted at making turkey burgers, and they tasted okay but I didn't mix it up enough. Some parts have tons of flavor while others taste bland. Overall I was pretty proud of myself. I had it with half potatoes and half parsnip "fries" (which were not that good) and peas!

Steamed carrots have really become one of my favorite things. As well as my moms salmon it's always so flavorful and tender.

This virgin peach daiquiri is from Olive Garden and usually I like strawberry, but this was the bomb! I wanted to order another but the machine broke, just my luck.

I am pretty sure you can't tell what that is, it is a tuna wrap with light laughing cow cheese which has been my favorite recently, as well as the off brand kind.  That white thing there is just three egg whites that I made in the microwave.

Mt mom made bbq chicken and it was pretty delicious. I had some brown ice, but didn't eat much of it because I wasn't feeling it.

I have been taking my lunch to school and I usually have to take things that I don't have to heat up. These were chicken wraps with lettuce, cabbage and carrots, and cheese in a herb wrap. On the side I had peas, cranberry crisp crackers, and apples.


Hope you enjoyed!
XOXO
SimplyWorn

Weekly Favorites | August 31st 2014

I am loving this lace top and denim combo. I have a lace top that's pink and orange, which looks great with my distressed boyfriend jeans. I planned to wear a lot of shorts and skirts for back to school outfits, but have been really sticking to jeans. This really shouldn't be a surprise it's my go to. Want to see more close ups of this look? Head on over to Stylishly Me!

I am slowly getting ready for fall. I actually like most things about fall except the weather. I am more of a summer and spring gal. I do love the pumpkin candles, and drinks, and yams, mhmmhm! I also love knits and sweaters because it's like being wrapped in a cozy blanket. I really like the warmth that this diy lamp shade brings and the texture really adds to any room. To see the how-to roll on over to Farm Fresh Therapy.

So I am back in school now and most days I take lunch, but this particular day I went and got lunch. This is from a Chinese stir fry type place and seriously is so good! You can add rice, vegetables, and a protein. In mine was a little brown rice, chicken, green peppers, mini corn cobs, water chestnuts, and a little bit of teriyaki sauce. This really made my week it was sooo good!

Although I have been wearing jeans so much lately, I always love the combination of shorts and flannels. It sort of says you didn't really try that hard but just enough. I definitely am adding this to one of my weekly outfits before it gets to cold. To see more of this look move it on over to La Petite Noob.





So I have really getting into food blogs lately and this has to be one of my favorites! This Kath from Kath Eats Real Food and her family. I love her blog because it's not all strictly organic or always super healthy, but still indulgent and good for you. Her blog also includes exercise, nutrition, personal, and recipes. Definitely head on over to her blog of this sparks your fancy and subscribe by email. 



My week has been made by these donut charms. I seriously don't know when my obsession with all things donut came from. These are little diy donut charms and I say if you can't eat it. wear it. Of course I will never stop eating donuts, but oh how I wish they were good enough for you to eat everyday because I so would. Circle on over to eHow to get the deets!

This isn't the best picture but this week I have been also loving a peanut butter and banana sandwich! I have had one two days in a row, and am planning on having one today to. They are just so good I can't even explain, it's like heaven in my mouth. I use the 40 calorie per slice bread that is whole wheat, pb2 which is a lower fat powdered peanut butter (get the chocolate flavor it is so good), and a small banana. Those round things on the side are rice crackers and they are the bomb as well! I should have just made food my favorite!

XOXO

SimplyWorn

Project Runway Season 13 EP: 5 Recap and Life Update | August 29th 2014

Ahh! It feels like forever since I have made a post even though it's only been a week. School and work have literally been taking up most of my time. I definitely have to find a balance because I can't leave you guys hanging of course. I am gonna do my weekly favorites tomorrow so look out for that, as well as a post about what I ate this week because I love those type of post, and I love food!  

(Sneak Peek! So Good!)

Now onto the intended post! On last weeks episode the designers had to create a red carpet-worthy look for Heidi. I thought everyone was gonna nail it and it was gonna be a breeze, but obviously I shouldn't look into being a psychic because almost everyone struggled, and some had to go back to mood! There was a clear line between the good and the bad this week, which I haven't decided if it's good or bad. Click on the designers name for the link, do note there will be spoilers, and visit Lifetime to see all the looks. Also don't forget to tune in tonight to see the newest episode.

So I will start with the ones that I was not feeling. First Korina's look. I think it could have been wondrous if she used a different fabric and color, well then that would be a whole new dress, so that just shows how much I liked the design. I think she is a good designer, but I think she may have come into the competition a little over confident and it got to her. It was made in a rush and so it looked unfinished and the funny thing is I actually liked the silhouette. I think she will still be around a little longer though.

Kristine's model was busting at the seams, literally. I can see where she wanted to go but it didn't make it there. I thought a boob was gonna come popping out, and nobody wants to see that. Again the idea here was solid, but wasn't carried through, and she was sent home. 

Emily's dress, well I don't know where her girl was going but I don't think it was the red carpet. The dress was to short, the wrong color, and reminded me of a wet rag. I like Emily but I think she is sadly falling behind other designers shadows.

My only real favorite was Sean's dress. When I saw this beaute I was sooo jelly beans because I couldn't wear it, and glad to see someone new stepping their game up! I mean how can you not like this dress, it's like a beautiful peacock that came alive at midnight...did I take that analogy to far? Any who I loved this and he earned his winning!

Mitchell also went home but his look was neither horrible or great to me, although I will say I didn't fancy it.

Who do you think is going to be the tip contender on tonight's episode? My girl Sandhya might make a comeback or Sean might even stay on top.

XOXO

SimplyWorn

Project Runway Season 13 EP: 4 Recap | August 21st 2014

On last weeks episode of Project Runway the designers had to create a look from old, dusty men's suits. The suits were so ugly I don't think I would wish my worst enemy to wear them. Sandyha had the pleasure of handing out suits to everyone and gave herself one of the ugliest ones, I knew I liked her! Below are my favorites and not so favorites of this challenge, don't scroll if you don't want ALL the deets, and remember to go check out the website if you want to see all the looks! Also side note, Bethany Mota was a guest judge, I was honestly a baby bit excited!

This look is a power-suit gone right. How fabulous would you look and feel to strut into the office in this. Pretty darn good probably. The cutouts, pleating, subtle shoulder pads, it all is "you made that work" moment for me. Kini hasn't really been on my radar but he might just be the one to watch out for.

We can all agree (I think...) that Sandhya's designs are head tilters. They are sometimes or most of the time hard to figure out or grasp, but they make you take a second look. I don't know what goes on in her head, but whatever it is I want it. 

This look sadly reminds me of a superwoman costume. I don't know if it's the capeish back, the brown details, or the v shaped design on the front. This look by Hernan didn't do it for me at all. He tried to blame it on Sandhya but I believe he could have come up with something fabulous and he fell short, so he was sent home. Simple as that.

I have no idea where Mitchell was going with this. It borderline looks like she is wearing an umbrella. I can't get on board with this look, and I don't even know where you would even wear this to. The club on a rainy night maybe?

Amanda's look was the winning look, but I felt indifferent about it. It looked nice, not my favorite, not my least favorite. I really wasn't feeling the fringe though, no bueno.  

XOXO

SIMPLY WORN

Wedding Bliss | August 20th 2014

I love weddings! It's kind of nice to see people create their own fairy tale. I went to a wedding on Saturday and it was elegant, nice, just the right amount of time, and filled with lots of love! I say just the right amount of time because NO ONE and I mean no one likes a drawn out wedding. It was straight to the point but didn't lose it's luster. I haven't been to a wedding all summer and I was so excited to be able to partake in such a glorious event! I don't have many pictures of the decor, food, and such but I do have a few good ones and selfies of course.

Seflies!

I don't quite know what to call that..

The Beautiful Bride!

The Ceremony!

More Selfies at the reception. Go figure.

Dress-Walmart

How gorgeous is this dress and my BFF!

Dress-Areopostale

Shoes- Old Navy

Had to end it with one more selfie! My momma and I! Shes a beaute.

Have you made it any weddings this summer? What was your go to ensemble?

 XOXO

SIMPLY WORN

Weekend Favorites | August 18th 2014

I am literally 10 years away from having a baby or even thinking about it a lot, but how cute is this baby nursery. I am borderline thinking about doing some of these things in my next room. I love the dog photos against the polka dot wall and the blue mixed with white. Oh and did you peek the yarn mobile? Super cute. You will want to peek the rest of this room, so head on over to Handmaker Of Things.

I feel like a lot of people shy away from brown. I personally like brown and will mix it with black in a second. I am in a whole bunch of lust with this blazer and in love with this geometric clutch. This is perfect for a number of occasions and makes you look super important and cool, and who doesn't want to look super important and cool. Head on over to A New Bloom to see more pictures of this look. 

I am in love with sweet potato fries. Seriously if I could eat them every single day I would be golden. I think it takes a real skill to get them mastered and bake them perfectly in the oven, and I am no where close to perfection! I do however think mine taste pretty darn good. I will say it's a process to make them because you have to peel and cut the potato and they are SUPER thick, but the outcome is worth it! To get this delicious sweet potato recipe slide on over to Joyful Healthy Eats.

The perfect ending to summer is definitely an outside movie night. It's the glory of a drive-in movie but with free/cheaper food, good people, and endless movie watching. I am so sad that summer is almost over, for me anyways since I go back to school this week! Ahh, I can't even ponder it! To melt all your worries away and make your own backyard movie oasis strut on over to June Bug Photography.

I am still on love with the top knot. It's like an acceptable, easy, maybe messy updo. I always seem to have to use the foam bun things to make mine look right and it takes me forever and a day! I still love it though and it's one of my all time favorite hairstyles, I wish I had invented it! Swing on over to Mary Costa Photography to see more of this gorgeous updo and dress.

My other favorite food (of many) is asparagus. I never thought I liked it till someone had made it for dinner one night and topped it with Parmesan, you could say I was hooked. My favorite way to have it is grilled topped with Parmesan and mildly crunchy. Oooo it's so good if you haven't tried it you need to put it on your bucket list. This recipe makes it in the oven and bakes it like fries. I might even like that even more! Whip on over to Joyful Healthy Eats to get the step-by-step!

XOXO

SIMPLY WORN

Look: Back to School | August 16th 2014

Uniqlo top / Monki grey t shirt, $13 / Uniqlo t shirt / H M v neck shirt, $20 / White jacket, $40 / Beige blazer / Denim short shorts / Mango white slim fit jeans / H&M highwaisted skinny jeans, $50 / Charlotte Russe black ankle booties / River Island black ankle booties, $67 / ASOS cut-out booties, $43 / ASOS mini handbag, $33 / ASOS duffel duffle, $50

In high school everyone cared about what everyone else was doing. What people were wearing was always something people talked about at my high school. My first year of high school I looked like I got dressed in the dark. My go to were boot-cut jeans, sneakers, and ALWAYS a jacket because I was/am always cold. I redeemed myself by 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. I kind of caught on to the whole looking nice thing, and it was smooth sailing from there. The point is that back-to-school clothes shopping became a big thing for me. I loved back-to-school shopping. This year though I didn't do much of it. I mainly forgot but half the students in college don't really care what your wearing anyways, and the ones that do are all probably mainly in my fashion classes. The outfits here are most definitely things I am wearing back to school and hopefully can give you some idea of what to wear back-to-school or just to look super fly.

1. I have oddly become a fan of white jeans. I was never really feeling it, but if you work it right, you my friend will look kick-butt fabulous! I am more of a cardigan person, so that's what I paired it with. Gray is so neutral it goes perfectly with white, and booties because they are my favorite shoe to wear...well all the time.

2. I think everyone has these pieces in their closet to recreate this look. This look is my go to when I can't figure out what to wear, or want to feel super hipster-ish, we all have those days! Black jeans were my staple for fall last season and are this year to, a gray tee because it is comfortable and mostly goes with everything, booties because they are life, and a bag. I only carry a purse type bag when I only have like one class, but days I have a full schedule backpacks all the way.

3. I don't wear shorts that much because my legs always get cold, and the classrooms are always freezing! I am certain I am anemic but I have only diagnosed myself. During the very beginning of school it's still pretty warm so I can throw them in there at least once before fall. I always love a good flowy crop top, and I am in love with this cardigan. Oh and booties because after writing this I have concluded that these are a staple too! 

XOXO

SIMPLY WORN