Katie's Closet

 

Jacket: Macy's

Shirt: Forever21

Pants: Jessica Simpson from Macy's

Shoes: Target

Necklace: Forever21

 

Baked Asparagus

 

If the grill isn't available, oven roasted asparagus will have to do! I love this tasty combination of ingredients to make the perfect baked asparagus!

Ingredients:

- 1 bunch of asparagus

-2 tablespoons olive oil

-1 teaspoon sea salt

-1 teaspoon ground black pepper

-Parmesan cheese to liking

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425.

2. Arrange asparagus on a baking sheet in a single layer. 

3. Brush olive oil onto asparagus.

4. Sprinkle salt and pepper.

5. Garnish with Parmesan cheese

6. Bake for 11 to 15 minutes.

Katie's Closet

 

Shirt: LC Lauren Conrad for Kolhs

Skirt: Target

Necklace: Vera Wang for Kohls

Watch: Michael Kors

Monogram Obsessed...part 589,301!

OK OK. I know. I have a huge monogram addiction obsession. I can't stop buying monogram things! In my defense, this was a gift so technically, I didn't actually buy it.

Love my necklace, courtesy of my wonderful mother! It's from Bauble Bar which is one of my favorite sites to get jewelry from. If you haven't checked it out yet- go!Now!

They have anything and everything you could ever want and more! Thank me later :)

Katie's Closet

 

Blouse: Express

Blazer: Kohls

Pants: Gap

Shoes: Payless Shoes

Necklace: local boutique

 

Katie's Closet

 

Dress: Target

Shoes: Macy's

Belt: Target

Watch: Michael Kors

Cookies and Cream Popcorn

I recently made this cookies and cream popcorn as an end of the year treat for my co-workers and I'm wishing I made more to keep at home! I love a good no-bake dessert simply because it's incredibly easy and quick! I found used this three ingredient recipe from chef-in-training.com and I'm in love! Popcorn will never be the same!

Ingredients:
-9 cups popped popcorn
-20 finely crushed Oreos
-24 oz. white vanilla almond bark (I substituted white chocolate)

Directions:
1. Prepare popcorn.
2. Melt white chocolate according to package directions.
3. Drizzle chocolate on popcorn.
4. Sprinkle Oreos and mix evenly.
5. Let sit for 5 minutes and enjoy!

Katie's Closet

 

Dress: Calvin Klein
Necklace: Forever21

How to Make Store Bought Cookie Dough Taste Homemade

I don't always have time to whip up a fresh batch of cookies when I need them. I love frozen cookie dough and have an uncanny ability to identify which brand of cookie dough is used based off taste. I should probably quit my job and become a cookie dough taste tester. By simply adding in a few extra items, store bought cookie dough can taste like homemade cookies in no time!

Here's all you need:

-3 tbs brown sugar

-3 tbs softened butter

- 1 tps vanilla extract

-any other extras (white chocolate chips, candy, dried fruit, nuts, etc.)

Mix everything together and bake according to package.

Even this pro taste tester couldn't tell the difference! Super easy and delicious! Great way to fool your friends into thinking you're a pro baker!

(Double the ingredients if using two packages, as pictured.) 

Katie's Closet

 

Dress: Target

Shoes: Steve Madden

Necklace: Kohls

Cardigan: Target