OOTD: Seeing Red

It's been pretty cold freezing here lately.  Okay I may be exaggerating but for South Carolinians snow and ice is unusual.  Well due to the snow and ice we are being asked to stay inside because quite frankly we (majority of us) don't know how deal with this weather.  You should see the accidents.

Anyways I decided to brave the cold on Tuesday and get some work done at the office as well as run a few errands.  This is what I wore:

Top: Belk / Skirt: Forever 21 / Necklace: Juicy Couture / Bracelet: Charlotte Russe / Watch: Thrifted  / Shoes:  Old Navy

This is what it looked like outside of our apartment yesterday.  This is a picture of a very busy street in the city that I live in and it was completely covered in ice and snow.  :(  

Thanks for reading.  Stay safe and warm. 

Ootd: Cold & Gray

This week here in the south we got a good bit of cooler weather. As pretty as it is I really do not like snow or cold weather for that matter. However, during the past few days I have gotten a chance to wear a few of my recently purchased sweaters. Here's a look at my outfit of the day and my messy closet.

Sweater: Old Navy / Pants: Dots / Ring: Gift / Bracelet: Thrifted / Earrings: Gift / Scarf:  Walmart / Boots:  ??? (Long Time Ago)

Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed. 

Tasty Tales: Creamy Hot Cocoa

One of my favorite treats during the winter is a nice cup of creamy hot cocoa.  Here in South Carolina the past few days have been very cold, not as cold in some other parts of the world but to us it was freezing.  So what better to do than sit down with some friends and enjoy a nice hot cup of cocoa?

Today I bring you my recipe for creamy hot chocolate, I hope you enjoy this decadent treat.



For a special added treat I tip-toed over to one of my favorite blogs The Simply Luxurious Life for a whipped cream topping recipe.

Ingredients
1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream
1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Make the whipping cream by mixing the cream, sugar, and vanilla until peaks form.  Refrigerate until ready to use.

Ingredients (makes 4 servings)
1/3 cup of cocoa powder
3/4 cup of white sugar
1 pinch of salt
1/3 cup of water
3 1/2 cup of milk
3/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 splash of heavy whipping cream (optional)

Directions
1.  Boil water
2. Combine cocoa, sugar, and salt in a saucepan and blend in boiling water. Bring the mixture to a light boil for 1-2 minutes (don't forget to stir so that it does not burn).
3. Stir in milk and heat until hot, but don't boil.
4.  Add splash of heavy whipping cream. (optional)
5.  Remove from heat and add vanilla.
6.  Now serve and enjoy.


Thanks for reading.  XOXO