Month: December 2018

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The Best Winter Finds Miraculously Hiding at Forever21

I love you, Forever21 but you stock so many items. On my most recent shopping whim, I thought I was making one innocent scroll through the site but it quickly turned into me going down a rabbit hole of product page after product page. I may have lost an hour (or three) of digging, but I’m happy to report that I came back with a curation of the best winter clothing at Forever21.

Since there’s a little something for everyone on the site, I went ahead and put together a winter-ready edit of the best dresses, jackets, shoes, bags, and more from the affordable retailer that hit on all the current trends. Trust me when I say I clicked on over 50 product pages of Forever21 items to narrow down the best winter clothes to the following 23 must-haves. From the cropped sweaters you’ll style with high-waisted jeans to the affordable accessories that will quickly update any of your outfits, shop my edit of 23 cute and affordable pieces I found on Forever21’s website.

Hopefully, the following pieces will have you resting easy as you prepare your wardrobes for the chilly winter days and fun holiday parties to come.

We’d style it just like this.
(Faux) fur collared coats are blowing up this winter.
Chic and warm—yep, you can be both.
Swap out your denim jacket for this cold-weather option.
Cropped cardigans—the trend every NYC and French girl agrees on.
You high-waisted jeans just met their match.
These sleeves are so fun.
For all your holiday needs.
Update your LBD selection with this pretty number.
Keep the leopard trend going well into winter.
Dress this up with crystal earrings and heels for holidays parties or down with a chunky knit and ankle boots.
This would look so chic with knee-high boots.
It’s never too late to get in on the cowboy boot trend.
The sneaker style everyone will be wearing in 2019—yours for a steal.
These could pass for a designer pair.
It’s basically party season.
Belt bags will surely still be a thing in 2019, so you might as well stock up now.
You’ll look like royalty carrying this top-handle bag.
This shape is so fun and original.
Update your carryall to this cheery version.
Make like fashion girls and wear a chain link necklace over your knits.
You’ll wear these every day—you can quote me on that.
Yep, “dad chains” are still a thing.

Speaking of affordable finds, see which site I scour every week for discounted designer goods.

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Parmesan Black Pepper Biscuits

Parmesan Black Pepper Biscuits - Super flaky, mile-high biscuits! The Parmesan and black pepper make these SO GOOD! Serve warm for the best biscuits ever!

Super flaky, mile-high biscuits! The Parmesan and black pepper make these SO GOOD! Serve warm for the best biscuits ever!

Parmesan Black Pepper Biscuits - Super flaky, mile-high biscuits! The Parmesan and black pepper make these SO GOOD! Serve warm for the best biscuits ever!

I skipped breakfast and lunch today.

Instead, I had 4 biscuits.

That’s right. FOUR WHOLE BISCUITS. Hot from the oven. With extra butter slathered on.

I’m sorry but wedding schmedding. When I have a piping hot, mile-high, super-flaky biscuit loaded with fresh Parmesan, nobody is saying no here. NOBODY.

I was honestly just supposed to have 1 or 2 (for recipe testing and all) and then freeze the rest but we all know that’s not happening. Thank goodness for sweater weather.

So don’t mind me. I’m going in for a 5th biscuit in just a second. You know, for further recipe testing.

Parmesan Black Pepper Biscuits - Super flaky, mile-high biscuits! The Parmesan and black pepper make these SO GOOD! Serve warm for the best biscuits ever!

Parmesan Black Pepper Biscuits

Yield: 12 biscuits

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Super flaky, mile-high biscuits! The Parmesan and black pepper make these SO GOOD! Serve warm for the best biscuits ever!

Print Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, frozen
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, Parmesan, baking powder, pepper, salt and baking soda.
  3. Grate butter using the large holes of a box grater. Stir into the flour mixture.
  4. Add buttermilk and stir using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
  5. Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 1 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Using a sharp knife, cut 2-inch square biscuits, or use a 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter. Place biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet; place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove biscuits from freezer. Place into oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Serve warm.

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20 Slimming Black Jeans to Invest in ASAP

If you’re an avid reader of our site you know that we talk a lot about basic wardrobe essentials. From the perfect white tee to a pair of go-to sneakers, there are some things every closet just needs. Right at the top of that list is pair of black jeans that fit well. Not only is black denim flattering, but dark jeans also go with pretty much any outfit combination you can think of and they’re appropriate for practically every occasion. Personally, I wear mine every day. 

No two black jeans are made alike.