Low Key Leopard

Leopard Print was really IN then it was sorta OUT when everything had some sort of mismatched animal print on it, but I am here to advise (at best) that these prints can still be done, still look uniform and classy, and be modern. This is not much of a snazzy outfit but it's a nice base for more ideas...this is just one I wore to work a couple of weeks ago. It is very comfy, nice moving-flowiness ratio, love the muted colors to play with accessories, and recycles an almost lost top! Here you go :)

I do apologize for the sad attempt at self-potraiting...I really have never been good at taking the "mirror picture." Anyways :) I just paired it with my favorite, wear all too much, basic black gladiators and hair was braided on each side and thrown into a loose, low bun. I am sure you will have some fun ideas of spicing up this look, or just making it your own- have fun! xoxo

Notes: Top- 80s Claiborne, Cropped, Stretch, Leopard Print Tank

           Skirt- XXI, Black, UnEven Skirt

           Necklace- Gold Plated, Long, Tassle Pendant via Buffalo Exchange

Yum Yum..Yum

I indulge..and so should you, but sometimes my tummy says, "whoa there.." and I listen. So, I found this recipe for 100 calorie, chocolate cupcakes. Yes. I was even pleasantly surprised at how moist they were, moister than "normal" sweet treats. I got the recipe from the blog: canyoustayfordinner.com--such a sweet, honest, silly blog with a plethera of great info! Also, these are extra scrumptious with some swirled frozen yogurt..hotdog! No, cupcakes and icecream-nix the guilt :) Enjoy!

1 cup nonfat or low fat milk, dairy or nondairy

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1 cup all purpose flour –OR- whole wheat pastry flour

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with pretty paper liners. Spray them a smidge with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small bowl, stir together milk and vinegar. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, applesauce, and vanilla. Pour in the now curdled milk and mix all ingredients well.
Stir in dry ingredients until just combined. The batter will be thin and wet, so do not be alarmed. Divide it evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake for about 16-18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of one comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack before removing to cool completely.

PS: I would have posted a photo, but they were all eaten :)

xoxo