Beach Day

Outfit details:

jean jacket: jacob

top: zara

skirt & belt: modcloth

wedges: banana republic

bag: aldo

earrings: ruche

I would like to start off by apologizing to anyone on West 4th yesterday who, thanks to the wind, saw my panties. I posted the third photo to show you the issue the back of this skirt had with the breeze. I have only ever worn this skirt with tights and my goodness did it feel shorter when I had bare legs. Oh well, let's just focus on the fact that it was warm enough to go tights-less. Amaazing.

If you follow me on twitter you may have seen some tweets about my upcoming trip to LA. I'll be joining an amazing group of ladies for a bachelorette weekend at the end of June and I'm extremely excited. I received an email a few days ago that had a first draft trip itinerary for the weekend in it and there were two words that caused me to freak out a bit.

Beach Day.

Dun dun duuuuun.

Bikini's and I do not get along.

I searched Chapters for a book called "How to Get Bikini Ready in 30 Days While Eating Chocolate and Sitting on the Couch" but I didn't have any luck.

So I guess I'll have to do it the old fashion way. With healthy food choices and staying active. Lame.

Am I alone in my fear of the bikini? What are all of you doing to get ready for the beach? Tips and tricks are welcome. As are any self help books with the title "Get Fit by Being Lazy".


Reminder: My giveaway for a Lulus Dress ends TOMORROW!!

Raw Chocolate Raspberry Fudge Cake

When I mentioned in yesterday's post that I was going to attempt a sugar free, vegan chocolate cake I had a couple people leave comments and tweet their doubts at me.

Trust me, I had my doubts too but it turned out really yummy. I forgot to take pictures of my Martha Stewart moment but luckily the website where I found this recipe has amazing pictures which I will use to make you drool. This fudge cake is as delicious as it looks.

The recipe:

• 2/3 cup raspberries
• 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 4 Tbsp (I ended up using 5) Artisana Coconut Butter (or Homemade Coconut Butter*)
• Scant 1/16th tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp Agave Sweetener (You can use less or more depending on your sweet tooth)

Melt your coconut butter a little bit, then add the raspberries (I like to use frozen/thawed berries and thaw them a little) and other ingredients. Mash until it’s completely smooth, like chocolate butter.

Put it into a container of your choice and put it in the fridge. Once it's hardened a bit you'll have a fudge textured cake of deliciousness. I topped mine with fresh strawberries. YUM.

So where did I find this recipe? From Chocolate Covered Katie of course.

Check out her site for dozens of healthy vegan recipes that are bound to cure your sweet tooth!

Can't find Coconut Butter? I couldn't either. Luckily, Katie tells us how to make our own. Just throw a bag of unsweetened coconut in your blender and blend until it's a buttery texture. It might take a few minutes (it took me 15 to be exact) and I had to keep turning the blender off and mixing the coconut up with a spoon until it finally became the correct texture.

The nutritional information is found here

Pictures courtesy of CCK.

Enjoy!!

Writer's Block

Outfit Details

Blazer: Urban Outfitters

Blouse: Zara

Scarf: The Urban Rack

Jeans: True Value Vintage

Shoes: Aldo

Bag: Plum

I've stared at the computer for about an hour now trying to figure out what to write. Aside from telling you how much I love my new floral scarf from The Urban Rack or complaining about this rainy weather I've come up with nothing. I shake my fist at you Writer's Block.

So instead of wasting any more time I'm going to get off of the computer and run to the grocery store. I found a vegan/sugar free* chocolate cake recipe but before I can make it I have to either find Coconut Butter or make it myself. I haven't been able to find it yet so I think I'll have to make it myself. I have a feeling this is going to be a disaster but I'm excited to try!

If it turns out I'll share the recipe! Happy Monday my loves.

*for the record, I'm not a vegan (although I respect anyone who is) and I love sugar.. But these days, sugar doesn't love me back :(