Author: chelseawp

Breakfast Tostada

Ever find yourself holding the refrigerator door open, staring at the food on the shelves, racking your brain for quick, healthy meal? Why not try, Breakfast Tostadas?

My husband travels a lot for work and I am often left preparing dinner for one. This week I found myself tired of my usual go-to dishes. I wanted something quick, healthy and able to be made with ingredients found in my kitchen. That’s how I came up with this yummy breakfast tostada! These ingredients are staples in our kitchen, making this a gourmet, easy meal to throw together at a moments notice.

My favorite side for a breakfast tostada is hash browns, but since I had a heavy lunch I swapped the potatoes for fruit! And if you know me, you know my sweet tooth. I cannot end a meal without dessert! My favorite dessert these days is frozen Chobani bites. All you have to do is store your yogurts in the freezer instead of your fridge and you have a frozen treat! Once frozen, the Chobani bites are the perfect amount and only 100 calories! Today I chose to go with the Raspberry and Dark Chocolate Chunks flavor, yum!

BREAKFAST TOSTADA

Ingredients:

1 corn tortilla

1 egg

black beans

corn salsa- I love Trader Joe’s Corn and Chile Tomato-less Salsa!

1 piece turkey bacon

fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

1- Preheat oven to 450 degrees (I used my toaster oven) and bake corn tortilla until golden brown

2- Cook turkey bacon in skillet and chop into small strips

3- Heat a couple tablespoons of black beans until warm and mash with fork

4- Cook one egg, I prefer mine over medium. EGG TIP- Want to cook the perfect over easy or over medium egg? Stop the flipping! Crack an egg on a frying pan over medium heat and season. Immediately cover with lid. This will help cook the white of the egg without having to flip the egg and risk breaking the yoke!

5- Once the egg is cooked to your liking, spread your mashed black beans on your tortilla and top with the egg

6- Now add your corn salsa, bacon strips and cilantro and dig in!

Black, White and Bright

I have always been a big fan of print mixing. It adds a little fun to an otherwise ordinary outfit. A great way to dip your feet into the trend is to start with a common print like stripes, dots or animal print and pair it with a bold printed piece, like this floral skirt. I chose to pair this loud skirt with this black and white striped tank- these days I wear stripes so much that I almost consider it a solid!

I paired this look back to my favorite black sandals. These Payless black shooties were such a great buy; they are both comfortable and super affordable! Originally, I had fallen in love with these Steve Madden NONSTP Sandals, but wasn’t feeling the $99.95 price point. Then, I stumbled upon these Payless shoes for a quarter of the price and was immediately sold! They are so versatile, I get a ton of use out of them!

Black and White Tank- similar Forever 21 tank ($17.80) / Floral Pencil Skirt- similar AQUA skirt ($68) and JCREW pencil skirt (On sale for $96.60- originally $138) / Payless Black Shooties ($24.99) / Cleopatra Brooke Clutch (purchased on Hautelook, but also found at Overstock for $19.75) / Brighton Bangles / Pink Drop Earrings- similar Baublebar Drops ($38) / Cat Eye Sunglasses- similar AJ Morgan Siren ($24) and Maybe ($24) at Nordstrom

DIY Indoor Garden

I love living in San Francisco, but finding the perfect apartment in your price range is like looking for a needle in a haystack- and that needle may not even exist! Although we LOVE our current apartment, one thing that my husband and I really miss is a balcony and a backyard. And since we love being outside and enjoying the fresh air, we decided to bring the outdoors into our living room!

We wanted our indoor garden to be bright and funky, so we decided to paint the planters ourselves. We found LOWES to be a great resource in finding beautiful flowers and affordable terracotta planters of all sizes, but any home improvement store should have a similar selection. First we picked out our flowers. When choosing colors and sizes, keep in mind how you will be arranging these plants. We chose to keep the sizes symmetrical, but mixing up the flower types and colors. We ended up with seven plants and terracotta planters of varying sizes.

Now it’s time to paint the pots! We chose bright acrylic paints and clear tar gel to waterproof the paint. Since we love a good ombré, we decided to use two colors on each pot and faded them into each other, alternating the color combos so each one is unique! To get the ombré look, we started with our base color going 3/4 the way up. Then we painted from the top with the second color. As you paint further down, use less paint on your brush and use lighter brush strokes, fading as you go. You will end up with a one-of-a-kind ombré planter!

All that’s left now is to plant your flowers in your beautiful new planters! Do you have any indoor gardening tips or fun ways to show off plants inside the home? If so, share in the comments below!

Ferry Building Farmers Market

This past Saturday, my husband and I made a trip to the Ferry Building Farmers Market. I love strolling along the embarcadero when it’s nice out- it’s so relaxing and the views are incredible! We were in search of some fresh fruit, but this farmers market has much more than that! The options were endless for produce, pasta, flowers and more. Check out the amazing hydrangeas I found below!

This weekend was a little chillier in San Francisco, so I opted for my go-to Levi’s 501 Selvedge Jeans and a chambray top. I also broke out my pink TOMS wedges this weekend. Because these TOMS are so cute, comfortable and polished, I chose them as my “dancing shoes” for our wedding reception. Now I love wearing these when I’m spending the day with my husband, it takes me back to how much fun we had dancing the night away! Do you have shoes that carry memories like these do? If so, share in the comments below!

Forever 21 Top- similar American Eagle chambray shirt ($34.99) and Nordstrom polka dot top ($36) / Levi’s 501 Selvedge Jeans ($98- on sale for $64.99!) / Forever 21 Light Pink Crossbody ($16.80) / Pink TOMS Wedges ($69) / Francesca’s Statement Necklace- similar Baublebar Caollar Necklace (on sale for $25!) or Baublebar Bib Necklace ($48) / Forever 21 Cuff / Michael Kors Tortoise Watch ($225) / Simply Vera Vera Wang Aviators ($19.99)

Summer Must Haves

Hi all! Since the official start of summer is this Saturday, I am rounding up my favorite must haves for the season! If you are anything like us, you already have a TON planned for this summer. When summer finally comes around, it seems the calendar is immediately packed with barbecues, beach days and much more! I have put together some of my favorite summer themed items to help navigate you through your jam-packed summer.

Throwing a backyard barbecue? Hosting a party can be a little stressful, so I love to keep it casual and fun! The items below are my favorites for hosting a party. From colorful bar tools to pineapple ice trays and squeeze pop molds, you are bound to have a great party!

H&M Denim Jacket

H&M Crochet Skirt

Anthropologie Color Reel bar tools ($10-$24) / Anthropologie Fruit Wedge Tumbler ($10) / Target Tinted Mason Jar ($9.99) / Target Sangria Pitcher ($7.99) / UO Burger Spatula ($20) / Anthropologie Pineapple Ice Trays ($14) / Anthropologie Squeeze Pop Molds ($16)

Or is the beach calling your name? The first chance we get, my husband and I will be cruising up Highway 1 to Stinson Beach. It’s an incredible beach town where we escape the city to relax and catch some rays. Compiled below are some finds I’ve been lusting over for this year’s inevitable beach trips. I love the ease of this crepe mint cover-up, the bright high-waisted floral bikini and even the fun ice cream beach towel! Tired of flip-flops? Try giving your feet a break by ditching those flip-flops for these tropical printed slip-ons. (I’m kinda obsessed and have featured 2 different pairs I have in Studs & Crochet and Pop of Mint). These are much more comfortable than flip-flops and still give you the beach side look!

ASOS Floral Bikini (Top- $34.30 and Bottoms- $30.49) / Rip Curl Straw Beach Tote ($49.50) / Forever 21 Beaded Necklace ($6.80) / Forever 21 Ice Cream Beach Towel ($10.80) / ASOS Mint Tunic ($41.92) / Forever 21 Geo Round Sunglasses ($5.80) / David & Young Floppy Hat ($20) / Topshop Tika Floral Slip-Ons ($25) / Target Tribal Bucket Bag ($17.49) / ASOS Trapeze Maxi ($49.54) / ASOS Embellished Shorts ($66.69)

Flowers and Vines

As I mentioned in Monday’s Red Wine and Red Rompers post, my husband and I had a great time in Healdsburg, CA this past weekend. This tiny town not only offered us great wine, but also gorgeous views! These snapshots were taken at Truett Hurst, a rustic winery with incredible landscaping and awesome grounds to explore.

On this windy day, I sported this chiffon floral maxi (an incredible deal I snagged from Forever 21!). I felt pretty fabulous as it caught in the gusts of wind as we walked around the winery. Since I knew we would be on our feet all day, I stayed practical and finished this look with my favorite rhinestone flats and this simple blush crossbody. It was a fresh, easy summer look that worked perfectly for a day spent relaxing outside.

Forever 21 Floral Maxi ($32.80) / Forever 21 Light Pink Crossbody ($16.80) / GC Shoes Rhinestone Sandals- similar Rock and Candy Sandal ($49.95) and Montego Bay Club Sandals ($20.99) / LC by Lauren Conrad Bow Earrings ($8.40) / Fossil Wrap Watch ($115) / Forever 21 Cuff / Marc by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses ($110)

Fresh Fruit Fajitas

Do you like mexican food? How about fruit?

My husband and I love them both and we thought we would try something different by combining them into one delicious dish! We are always trying new recipes and ideas in the kitchen and we love to pair up unexpected flavors. That’s how we came up with our latest creation, the fresh fruit fajita!

First, we started with our fresh produce from the farmer’s market. Didn’t we snag some amazing looking fruits and veggies?

Next, julienne the bell peppers and dice the jalapenos. Sauté the cut veggies in olive oil and hot sauce (I suggest leaving out the hot sauce if you are sensitive to spicy foods)

While you vegetables are sautéing, cut cooked rosemary chicken into bite sized pieces.

After heating your tortillas, add chicken pieces and top with sautéed peppers and cut stone fruit.

Don’t these look awesome? We served our fajitas with farro. We mixed the cooked farro with corn, black beans and halved grape tomatoes, a quick easy side!

Now you have a complete, healthy meal to serve for dinner!

FRESH FRUIT FAJITAS

Ingredients:
1 lb of chicken
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
2 red jalapeños, diced
1 yellow peach, julienned
1 nectarine, julienned
grape tomatoes as topping, diced
8 corn tortillas
½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ Tbsp of hot sauce
rosemary and black pepper for rub

Instructions:

Season chicken with rosemary and black pepper and cook on medium-high heat.
Heat extra virgin olive oil on medium heat and add cut bell peppers, jalapeños and hot sauce. Sauté for 6-8 minutes, or until vegetable start to soften.
While vegetables are sautéing, cut cooked chicken into bite sized pieces.
Heat corn tortillas for a couple minutes in toaster over or on hot skillet to warm.
Now you are ready to assemble your fajitas! Start with your warm tortillas and add chicken. Top with peppers, sliced stone fruits and tomatoes.
Serve with your favorite side and Enjoy!

Red Wine & Red Rompers

the front gate of the ferrari carano mansion

This past weekend, my husband and I took a trip to Healdsburg, CA. We have been talking about taking a trip up to wine country to stock up on our favorite beverage for some time now and finally decided to plan it. For this trip, we focused on this adorable little town called Healdsburg. The wineries were beautiful, the weather was great and the food was amazing; we couldn’t have asked for anything more from this small town!

a delicious panini from Campo Fina!

Since it’s much warmer in this area than San Francisco, I decided to go with this bold shorts romper from Forever 21. As I’ve mentioned before, I love the ease of rompers and this one is no exception! I paired it back with gold and camel accessories for a fresh summer look. What are your favorite day trip looks? Shop mine below!

Forever 21 Surplice Romper ($19.80) / Audrey Brooke Camel Wedges similar here ($59.95) and Lucky Brand Wedges ($44.90) / ALDO Fringed Crossbody ($40) / Michael Kors Tortoise Watch ($225) / LC by Lauren Conrad Sunglasses- similar options: here ($5.80) and here ($5.80) at Forever 21 / Gold Spike Necklace from Nordstrom– similar Neiman Marcus lastcall ($52.50) and Apt. 9 by Kohl’s ($21)

Strappy Steals

Happy Mani-Monday everybody! I hope you had a fabulous weekend and took some extra time to give your toes a pedicure… because it’s sandal season! In honor of my weekend pedi, I wanted to share my favorite sandals. If you don’t know much about me, I am usually known to gravitate to the shiniest object in the room. The more bling the better right? But this spring I’m focusing my love on the simple and sleek sandals out there. These leather strapped styles are great everyday shoes, adding some interest with crisscrossed straps and buckles. And if you are looking for something a little more interesting, check out these styles with a pop of color, animal print and rhinestones (I couldn’t completely give up the sparkle!). They are all adorable and all under $50! What are your favorite strappy deals you’ve snagged this sandal season? Share with me below!

H&M Rhinestone Slip Ons ($34.95) / ASOS White Two Part Sandals ($30.47) and similar AEO Thick Strap Sandals ($29.95) / Topshop Mint Cut Out Sandals ($35) / ASOS Beaded Sliders ($40.01) / Madden Girl Leopard Sandals ($46.87) /DV8 Pink & Black Sandals ($34.95) / Topshop White Criss Over Sandals ($35) / H&M White Rhinestone Sandals ($34.95) / ASOS Mint Metal Sandals ($49.54) / Forever 21 Colorblock Ankle Strap ($12.80) / Gap Two Band Sandals ($39.95) / DV Mint Woven Sandals ($39.49) / Forever 21 Leopard Strap Sandals ($12.80) / Chinese Laundry Neon Sandals ($49.95) / H&M Tribal Sandals ($24.95) / Forever 21 White CrissCross Sandals ($16.80) / Forever 21 Nude Sandals ($8.80) / ASOS Blush Strap Sandals ($38.09)

Tassels & Poms

Friday is here! And to brighten your weekend I wanted to throw something fun your way. And what’s more fun than tassels and poms? This trend is a great way to infuse playfulness into your summer wardrobe. It adds an interesting edge to any item; it jazzes up bags, makes shorts especially flirty and gives jewelry flare! I love ALL these items, but the pieces I’m drawn to most are the ASOS neon-geo print mini skirt, the Topshop leather tassel clutch and the ASOS pink pom pom bikini! Looking for a great buy? That adorable Topshop suede bucket bag is 50% off, only $34.99 and the Sosie floral shorts are only $29! Whether you choose to start small with jewelry and clutches or go all out with the totes or shorts, this is a great look for a weekend getaway, a day at the park or to just hang with the girls. Have fun with it and remember to not take fashion too seriously! ☺

ASOS Pom Pom Mini Skirt ($41.92) / UO Honolulu Pom Pom Shorts ($54) / Nordstrom Strip Scarf ($38) / Forever 21 Pom Pom Romper ($17.80) / ASOS Pom Pom Bikini Top ($34.30) / Topshop Tassels Bucket Bag ($34.99)- 50% off right now! / Sole Society Bracelet Set ($14.97) / ASOS Tassel Necklace ($41.92) / ASOS Tassel Earrings ($15.24) / Topshop Tassel Clutch ($72) / ASOS Woven Pom Pom Tote ($66.69) / Sosie Gold Tassels Necklace ($31) / UO Geo Pom Pom Shorts ($54) / Topshop Pom Pom Trim Cami ($39) and matching shorts! ($49)/ Sosie Pom Pom Play Shorts ($29) / Topshop Straw Tote ($50) / UO Floral Pom Pom Tank ($44)

BREAKFAST TOSTADA

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