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Friday, January 22, 2016

I Am... An Outfit Repeater!

Hello My Loves and Happy New Year!

We are currently in the throes of winter and I've been basically LIVING in the same two sweatshirts since the temperature dropped. Last month was pretty glorious though... if you can look past the whole climate change thing. Buttttttt for my last two events of the year, it was nice to not have to bundle. I will admit that I am an outfit repeater *GASP* but I'm so in love with this outfit that I couldn't help myself.

First up was The 1975 ! Yes on December 5th, almost exactly a year after I saw them the first time, I got to see my favorite band again!! It was absolutely INCREDIBLE !! I can't wait for 'I Like It When You Sleep For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It." next month!

Anywho... This outfit actually started with a pair of shorts. I fell in love with the faux leather shorts when I saw them hanging in Forever21 and bought them for my birthday. Even back in September my intent was to wear them to the 1975. The boots, which have quickly become my favorite pair of shoes were bought with the same thought. The addition of the jacket was a happy accident. When my mom found it and became instantly obsessed, I was very hesitant about wearing it to the concert. I LOVED it but I didn't want it to look like I was trying to hard or trying to be Matty. Well needless to say, I tried it on with the rest of the outfit and there was NO GOING BACK! I mean if you're going to accidentally make whale noises at a member of your favorite band, at least look cute doing it.

Jacket: Marshalls

Top: Forever 21

Shorts: Forever 21

Bag: Forever 21

Earrings: Forever 21

Necklace: DSW

Chained Boots: Forever 21

A few weeks later, I was back at Jacqueline's for The 2nd annual Have Yourself A Pop Punk Christmas Party What an appropriate place to repeat my concert outfit... at a party where we formed the first The 1975 cover band! It was a bit colder so I added some sparkly leg warmers. It was overall a great night spent with great people, music, cupcakes and puppies. That's all I really need in life.

I hope you're having a brilliant 2016

xoxo

Monday, November 2, 2015

Best Donuts EVER??? ||Beiler's Donuts

If you are familiar with Philly eats, there is a good chance you've heard of Beiler's Donuts in the Reading Terminal Market. Unless of course you're like me... a born and raised Philadelphian that has never heard of the place. I know! I mean, it's not like I'm not at Reading Terminal frequently! Anywho... I've finally seen the light! These might just be the BEST donut's I've EVER had! And at just 90 cents a donut... does it get better than that?!?

Cinnamon Sugared Pumpkin Creme: This is one of the few donuts without creme on the top. Instead it is dusted with cinnamon sugar. This may make them seem plain and simple but then you get to the creme! It took me a few bites to get to the filling. In most cases, with other donuts, that would really bother me...but not this time. Where most donuts that I've had in the past have just tasted like dry bread without any sort of flavor. These however tasted soooo yummy. Still dessert! And the filling... OMG!!! Sooo rich, so full of flavor, and not too sweet! The perfect mouthful of pumpkin heaven!!

Oreo Creme: Oreos are my favorite cookies... Oreos are my favorite in general! Oreo cupcakes, milkshakes, cookies and cream ice cream. I. LOVE. OREOS. Needless to say, I LOVE these donuts! I was not at all disappointed! The creme filling is what I wish the frosting on the Oreo cupcake from Carlo's was. Like I mentioned with the previous donut, the creme is not too sweet so it doesn't taste super processed and artificial! It's the perfect consistency. The donut itself tastes like an Oreo when you bite it and the cookie and cream comes together and you realize that you just made the best decision of your day!

Maple Bacon: I am a bacon lover so the Maple Bacon donuts are my personal favorite!! If you are not really into bacon, these might not be for you but I am in LOVE with them!! First of all, let's talk about the bacon itself... a lot of the time bacon flavored foods have an artificial taste to them. The bacon on these donuts is so fresh and well cooked! It also gives the donut that salty/sweet contrast and I love it. The maple creme is to die for...The donut is topped AND filled with it. The bacon also balances out the super sweetness of maple syrup. All in all, this donut is an autumn miracle!!

There are still so many that I want to try. If you are in the Philadelphia, do NOT leave without having tried a Beiler's Dounut!

xoxo

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

WHY DID NO ONE TELL ME THAT THERE IS A CARLO'S IN PHILLY?!??

I have been a fan of Cake Boss for AGES! I tell everyone that when I get married, I want Buddy to make my cake... yes, even without ever tasting anything that he's made. I've been planning to take a trip to Carlo's in Hoboken but I never seem to be able to get there!

For the past few months, my mother and I have been riding by a bakery in Center City and saying that we need to go in. I never really focused on said bakery, I was just game because bakeries and baked goods are MY LIFE!! You can imagine how stoked I was when we finally got off the bus to go in and I realized that THERE IS NOW A CARLO'S BAKERY IN PHILADELPHIA!
Guys, I AM IN LOVE!!!!!

The first time I went in I had the HARDEST time deciding what to try first! Luckily I was with my mom so we each got something and nibbled from each other's plates.

My mother got an apple turnover

I splurged a little and got not only a cupcake, but my FIRST EVER cannoli!

Now Oreo cupcakes are my personal favorite to bake and when I saw Oreo cupcakes in the display case, I may have gotten a little TOO excited! The cake itself was GLORIOUS! It was a rich chocolate ... I just wish there were actual Oreos throughout and not just in the icing! I didn't particularly love the frosting but I think that's just a personal preference. I don't really like whipped cream frosting.

As for the cannoli.... HOW have I never had one before?!?!?
The filling was sooo creamy and sweet and just HEAVENLY! I feel like I've been missing out!!

These are honestly some of the prettiest wedding cakes I have ever seen! Whoever these were for are SO LUCKY!!... I've never even thought of a chalkboard cake, but now I'M OBSESSED!!

If you get the chance, definitely stop in to Carlo's! I can't wait to go back!!

xoxo

Friday, May 29, 2015

//You Wanna Find Love Then You Know Where The City Is//

I always talk about my intense love for New York City or how I ADORE London and Paris... but, sometimes I forget how much I love MY city!! So with summer finally rolling around, I figured it's the perfect time to do some Philly exploring ...My absolute favorite thing about Philadelphia is the mix of upscale city and historic landmark.