Banana muffins are a staple in our house and have become our go-to for a quick breakfast. I make some version of muffins each week always using the same banana and oatmeal flour base and then I mix in different spices, dried fruits or nuts depending on what we have on hand. They're delicious, healthy and so simple to make. Last fall these Pumpkin Spice muffins became my go-to but I never got around to sharing the recipe. Now that I've had time to test and re-test my recipe I can safely say they are the most delicious pumpkin spice muffins I've ever had! Here's how you make them... ...
Leather and White
An all-white ensemble is one of my favorites when it comes to transitioning from summer to fall. It feels very crisp and is the perfect canvas to layer fall pieces and statement accessories like this leather moto vest from Ralph Lauren and this bone bead necklace from Akola. I want to take a quick second to introduce to you to Akola. ...
Favorite Fall Recipes
Butternut Squash Hummus We're halfway through October and depending on where you live it may or may not feel like fall has arrived. The temps in Hawaii have just barely started to let up and we've had a pretty consistent "cool" breeze. It's really refreshing and it is definitely helping me get into the fall spirit, especially when it comes to my favorite fall recipes. I've already made a handful of these tried and true favorites this year and I can't wait to eat my way through the rest of them! Butternut Squash and Prosciutto Stuffed Shells Black Rice and Persimmon Salad Thanksgiving Rice Salad 30 Minute Pumpkin Soup Pumpkin Spice Balls Slow Cooker ...
Mixing Metals
I am a big fan of mixing metals and have never been one to shy away from mixing gold and silver. I often wear a mix of gold and silver jewelry and happen to love the combo and the way the two metals look next to each other. When I got these metallic silver slides I wasn't quite sure which other accessories I was going to pair with them seeing as the vast majority of my handbags have gold hardware. But, when I received this embellished choker in the mail I knew that it would be the perfect piece to pair with my new metallic shoes seeing as it showcases both gold and silver details. What's so great about this necklace is that it can just as easily complement a little black ...
Floral Skirt at the Beach
Hi! Happy Monday! We were lucky enough to experience a little taste of fall over the weekend. It was breezy and cool and of course, I used it as an excuse to wear some of my new fall pieces like this moody floral maxi skirt from Long Tall Sally. The deep purple color and moody floral print make it the ideal piece for fall in Hawaii, it's perfect when paired with this feminine top that has the sweetest ruffle and subtle gold detail. The perfect outfit for an evening walk along the beach. Thanks for reading, have a great week! CURATD x Long Tall Sally Top c/o // CURATD x Long Tall Sally Skirt c/o // Bauble Bar Earrings // Ilene King Clutch ...
Honolulu Med Spa Laser Peel Review
TGIF! Happy, Happy Friday! A little over a month ago I had went to the Honolulu MedSpa for a HydraFacial. It was absolutely fabulous and my skin had never felt or looked better in the weeks following the HydraFacial. (You can read about my experience here.) I decided I had to go back but this time I wanted to try something different. I worked with the same amazing and very knowledgeable esthetician that I worked with on my HydraFacial and we decided that the Fotona Laser Peel would be best as my next treatment. ...
Stripes and Gingham with my son
Happy Wednesday! My son turned 8 months at the beginning of this month and I seriously can't believe it. He is such a happy, smily little guy and loves being out and about. On the weekends we try and spend as much time as we can outside and now that it's starting to cool down we've been taking advantage and walking to most of our errands. It has been really great! I've been heavily relying on wardrobe staples like a cotton striped dress and classic white sneakers for my day to day "mom uniform"...and more often than not my son and I end up matching! I love it and by the looks of it, he does too. How long do you think I can get this matchy matchy phase to last? Hoping a long time! Sail to ...
Fall in Hawaii
Fall in Hawaii is tricky. There are days that breezy and cool and others that are in the 80's so you can imagine that dressing for fall can be rather hard. I've been turning to lightweight sweaters, like this short sleeved sweater, and pairing them with denim skirts or cropped denim pants. I recently picked up this Levi's skirt and the washed black color is such a great basic...I have no doubt that it will become a stable in my wardrobe! Levi's Skirt // Sweater (Old) // Schutz Sandals // Balenciaga Bag ...
Sweet Potato Chips with Honeyed Goat Cheese & Pomegranates
It's October, can you believe it!? I feel like we just celebrated the 4th of July...it's safe to say this year is flying by! This time of the year I always start to crave more savory foods. I think it has something to do with the cooler weather and the fact that I maxed out on all the deliciously sweet summer fruits. So, I turn to tasty little bites like these sweet potato chips topped with honeyed goat cheese and pomegranates and sprinkled with fresh rosemary. They are seriously delicious and so simple to make! Here's how you make them... ...
Bell Sleeves
Happy Monday! If you follow me on Instagram you might recognize this shirt as one of the outfit options from the Macy's Fall Fashion Event I hosted two weekends ago. I paired it with a fabulous pair of striped pants and it ended up being the outfit that I wore for the first portion of the event. I've received SO many compliments on this top and it's just as fabulous in person as it looks. Bell sleeves are a big trend this season and one that I personally love! ...