Friday, October 25, 2013

Polyvore Halloween Roundup

For the last maybe 5 years I've been a cat for Halloween. Sometimes I've been something other than a cat because I had to attend two parties, but without fail I was a cat at least once each year. Not this year dolls, oh no, I saw the cat ears this morning and said 'well black cat ears, it's been a good five Halloweens, it's time for you to retire.'  Let's not get crazy though, cats do have nine lives, those ears have a good four more years! 

Here are some of my fave Polyvore costume sets. A little inspiration if you have a party tonight and waited till now to think of a outfit! Oh, and I'm going as one of these sets to my friends party tonight! Can you guess which one?









Wonder who I'll be this year?

xoxo loves have a fab weekend!
Ashley



Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Aztec Fall

Aztec Fall
In Florida we have to take what we can get when it comes to fall. I've been really jealous of all the people wearing fall scarfs on instagram, petty I know, but still. Yesterday I wore a scarf and shorts... that's Florida in the fall for ya! 

That's why this is currently one of my favorite dresses. I loved it all summer and now that it's semi-fall it can be transitioned so easily! I only have a few left and you can snag one here.  It pairs perfectly with boots, tights, and a sweater, and when it's warm out the back has a cute triangle cut out. More importantly how about those Tory Burch boots? I need those on my feet.  I also love dainty necklaces with this type neckline, and Chloe + Isabel's Coral Branch Pendant Necklace and Fox + Feather Long Pendant Necklace pair perfectly with this ensemble. Plus they have a fall vibe and you can layer them with necklaces you already have or wear them alone! Big cocktail rings are my absolute favorite. This one by C+I is so classic and versatile, it's really a must have for anyone who loves rings. 

In other news there are some new arrivals coming to Colie's this week that you are going to love! Chloe + Isabel is also debuting new additions to their jewelry line this week! Make sure you're following me on instagram - @hellocolie_  -  to keep up with all these new goodies! 

later loves - Ashley 




Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Pinned It + Made It: Better than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice

Pintastic or Pinstrosity

I don't know about you but I am always a little nervous when I start a Pinterest project. I mean they have whole websites now devoted to how badly a Pinterest projects turn out! It's called Pinstrosity and it's pretty hilarious. I am happy to say that my latest Pinproject was not a Pinstrosity! I love chicken fried rice, so when I saw a pin that claimed to be "better than takeout chicken fried rice" I just had to try it. 


It looks amazing right? I mean who wouldn't want to try it after seeing that pin! Then to my dismay I realized my pin took me to some bull crap picture website! Don't you just hate that? But gladly I was able to track it down. The pin is from a website called Bakerette

Better Than Take-Out Chicken Fried Rice
 
Author: 
Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 5-6
Ingredients
  • 4 cups brown rice, prepared
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped or 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
Instructions
  1. Prepare rice per package directions and set aside. I like making mine in a rice cooker but if you don’t have one, no worries! The stove top works just fine.
  2. In a large skillet heat sesame oil and sauté onion until transparent. Add the garlic, peas and carrots. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  3. Crack eggs over the vegetables and stir throughout the vegetables while scrambling the eggs.
  4. Add the chicken, rice, and soy sauce. Stir until soy sauce is well incorporated.
  5. Remove from stove and serve hot.
Notes
This rice can also be frozen and reheated in the microwave. It tastes just as good.


The recipe makes enough for 5-6 people as do most recipes I find online. My problem with that is I'm making it for 1-2 95% of the time. So I simply cut the rice down to 2 cups, and that was enough for Ben to have two bowls for dinner, one fore myself, and enough left over for me to have it for lunch two days in a row! It also calls for already cooked chicken, so I googled 'how to make moist chicken,' because no one wants dry chicken. I found a recipe that went basically like this:

  • Heat olive oil on the stove
  • Add chicken and turn on each side for about 1 min
  • Turn stove on medium heat and cover the chicken
  • Let sit for 10 min
  • Take off the heat and let sit for 10 min
  • And Ta-Da! It's ready!
Here is the actual recipe for moist chicken. I love cooking with chicken cutlets, they are thin, cook quickly, and I can eat the whole thing unlike a huge chicken breast! So as you can see I skipped some of the steps like pounding out the chicken. I followed the rest of the Chicken Fried Rice recipe cutting back a little here and there, and I must say it was fantastic! It turned out perfectly and much better than any of the fried rice I've tried at numerous places around Amelia Island and Jax! 


I'm a messy cook so there is sesame oil and rice everywhere, but oh well! I happily give this pin my pintastic approval! Follow me on Pinterest to see what I might be cooking up next! 

Have a fab Wednesday loves!
xoxo Ashley




Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Chloe + Isabel

For a long time now I have wanted to offer a wider variety of jewelry to my lovely clients. I love the fashion jewelry that I currently carry, but I wanted to offer something better, something that clients will enjoy for years to come and possibly even pass on to their little fashionistas one day.  With that said, ladies I am happy to introduce you to Chloe + Isabel.


"Chloe + Isabel was founded based on the concept of two best friends united by their passion for style and self-expression. 'Chloe' is a trendsetter, fearless with her fashion choices, while 'Isabel' has a classically chic and refined style." - C+I

What drew me to C + I was not only the fashion forward style but more importantly their mission to offer high quality jewelry and a lifetime guarantee!

  • C + I offers a lifetime guarantee on all pieces
  • All Jewelry is hypoallergenic, nickel-free + lead safe
  • All pieces are designed exclusively in the C + I New York City Studio
  • Each item is branded with signature Chloe + Isabel closures
  • All jewelry is packaged in keepsake pouches perfect for gift giving


What makes this even better for you is Chloe + Isabel's hostess program! You can host a C + I pop up anywhere, even online and earn FREE jewelry!


 If you or someone you know are interested in hosting you can email me at coliesboutique@gmail.com anytime! Want to see what all C + I has to offer? Visit my online shop with them by clicking here.  If you are ever on their website make sure to shop with Colie's by searching for me, Ashley Phinazee, in the 'shop with a merchandiser' tab in the top right corner! You can search by name or my zip code, 32034.  You can also go directly to the boutique from the C + I tab at the top of www.shopcolies.com or by going to www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/hellocolie

I hope you all love this new line as much as I do! Treat yourself to something fabulous!


xoxo - Ashley