things we love, that you should love...

Here are a few things we're loving right now and you should too!

K: I thought I was being a bit ridiculous buying a bright purple lace bandeau for $37, but surprisingly, I have a lot of things to wear it under! It's perfect for anything that's a little too low in the front front or low sleeves under the arms! 

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T: my favorite nail polish color of the moment is sephora by OPI in "how cute is that?". it's a vintage pink color with a tad of shimmer.... perfect for summer! 

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K: Once again, I found another product by Laura Mercier that I LOVE. This oil-free foundation lays sooo nicely. The gal at Nordstrom suggested wetting the sponge to make it more like a tinted moisturizer. Love!

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T: this might have to be the best tank top ever made! it's reversible (scoop neck on one side, v-neck on the other!), seamless, comfy, ... and only $24 (at anthro)!  how smart!

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K: I practically live on black coffee and red wine, so I am constantly whitening. I love this mouthwash, it totally works!

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T: miss katie over at it's lovely lately made me this quinoa salad recently and i'm now obsessed with it (and all kinds of cold quinoa salads). she posted the recipe on her blog today... so try it out! 

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PS - check out our fab friend tori from sitting on a tree on the glitter guide today (photographed by shelby & i) --- we ADORE her & her style & her home! take a look!

Learning to Cook...

Happy Monday! After falling off the wagon, many, many times, I've had a pretty solid couple of weeks gluten and dairy-free and the effects are dramatic. Each time I stick with it, my skin clears up almost immediately after a couple of days and my stomach is as flat as it was when I was 17. If you are having any health issues, I highly recommend getting a food allergy test or just try eliminating dairy and/or gluten from your diet for a bit and see how you feel.

As I've mentioned, I don't cook . . . like, ever. In Portland happy hour is very happy and you can literally have a fabulous meal and a glass of vino for like $10. But $10...or $15...or $20, every night? Yikes! In an attempt to save money and start behaving like an adult, I'm going to try a new recipe or two every week. I found this yesterday courtesy of the lovely Gluten-free Goddess and it's pretty much the bomb. Plus it only took like 15-20 minutes to make. Enjoy!

Lime Quinoa Salad with Mint

1 cup dry quinoa
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice from 2 limes
2-3 fresh mint sprigs, leaves removed and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves or parsley
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
A handful of sweet and ripe cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons diced red onion- or use 2 chopped scallions
1 garlic clove, minced

Cook the dry quinoa as the box instructs - I prefer buying the pre-rinsed variety. Scoop the cooked quinoa into a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients, tossing lightly with a fork until combined. Taste test and adjust seasonings.

Cover and chill for at least two hours.
Makes 4-6 servings.

Yum.

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