Burrrrrrrgundy

Hey everyone, sorry it's been a while since my last post! But here I am :) Although I would have loved to wear this outfit out it's way too cold right now to, so I just decided to share it with you all before I got hypothermia. Enjoy!

Dress- H&M

Jacket- Katherine K (found at Marshalls...and yes I wear it like everyday!)

Clutch- Coach

Shoes- Jeffrey Campbell
Socks- American Apparel 

xo your PAL

B(r)ow Down

After multiple people asking me how I do my eyebrows I decided to finally write a blog about it. My eyebrows are not perfect in any way, shape or form. Keep in mind that your eyebrows are "sisters, not twins" so if they are slightly uneven WHO CARES...just make them look presentable. If you look like you've drawn on your brows with a thick or thin sharpie marker then take note people. Enjoy!

Products Used:

Benefits BrowZing

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Ash

Mac 208 Brow Brush

xo your PAL

Orange Is The New Black

I never used to like orange, and I still don't, but I absolutely love this jacket my mom bought my sister a few years ago. This was my outfit of the day yesterday. Enjoy! Oh and p.s. nothing can replace the color black :)

Leather Leggings- Foever 21

Gold Studded Purse- Fancesca's

Jacket- Michael Kors

Boots- Derek Lam

xo your PAL

Are You Nuts?!

As I stated in my previous post, this whole blog is going to be totally different than what it used to be. So here's something a little out of my comfort zone: home made almond milk. In case you don't know about two years ago I started eating healthier and going to the gym. As the days, months and years go by I learn more and more about food. I tried being a vegetarian for a little bit a while back, but started eating chicken, turkey and fish again. Recently I have decided to go back to being a veg but also cut out dairy completely. Before, I was eating yogurt and cottage cheese only. Now, I am totally dairy (besides egg whites) and meat free. I want everyone to know that I am not trying to push my eating habits on anyone! I won't judge you if you eat steak in front of me. I won't even judge you if you eat an entire bag of Doritos around me. Along with fashion I will be sharing healthy, dairy, soy, sometimes gluten and meat free food recipes with you all and if you don't like it well then just go ahead and click the exit button right now! BYE.

Now to get on with this post :) I decided the other day to try my hand at making almond milk. Although it sounds hard it was literally one of the easiest things I have ever made. Here's my step-by-step recipe for making your own almond milk that doesn't contain some of the chemicals that store bought almond milks can contain.

Ingredients:
5 cups water
1.5 cups almonds (with or without skin)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon
Honey and Maple Syrup (optional. I did not use either one in this batch)

Tools:
Blender
3-4 layers of cheesecloth
Strainer

Step One: allow almonds to sit in water over night

Once the almonds are soft enough dump the remaining water out and pour the almonds into a blender. Add 1.5 cups of water and blend for 1-2 minutes. The contents will be chunky, but that's normal.

Once blended add 1 teaspoon of vanilla, or more if you desire. 

Next add a dash (or a ton like me) of cinnamon! Once you've added your desired amount of cinnamon, vanilla(maple syrup or honey) add 2.5 more cups of water and blend for another 2-3 minutes. 

Now you're ready to milk those almonds! Layer 3-4 pieces of cheesecloth into a strainer. The cheesecloth will allow the liquid to pass through, catching the small bits of almonds the blender leaves behind. Because the almonds I purchased had the skin still on them I used a regular pasta strainer to just catch the rest of the skin or bigger chunks of almonds left over.

Now that you strained your milk you are now ready to enjoy it! (Sweet french press huh!)

Hope you guys enjoyed this post, now get out there and milk some almonds!!!

xo your PAL

I'm Back!

After taking a year off I am happy to announce I'M BACK DOLLS! I've changed so much over the last year and I absolutely cannot wait to share with you guys everything from fashion, to skin care, to healthy food choices and recipes and everything in between. Here is a little preview on how I've changed personally over the last year. More to come, I promise!

xo your PAL (oh my goodness it feels so good to type those words again!)

You Are My Sunshine

Hey dolls! I just got back from a nice week long vacation in Florida that was much much needed. Here's a peek at my week. I took most of the pictures with my phone and got them off my Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (btw if you don't follow me on any of those, well you should! @xoyoupal...obviously). My camera BROKE the second day...just my luck. Bear with my guys this is going to be a long post. Enjoy!

xoyourPAL

White Out

Hey dolls! We just got hit this a HUGE blizzard that left us with like 32 inches of snow. So needless to say I didn't get out this week. But keep your eyes peeled on my Twitter/Instagram for outfit posts because this week I am heading to Florida and I have SO much to show you guys! Anyways, I thought I would just pop in to show you some of my FAV outfits from the Grammy's. I mean literally...TO.DIE.FOR! Who were your favs? Enjoy!

xoyourPAL