2019 was a challenging year for me. I said goodbye to relationships that were no longer bringing me joy. Cried a lot. Started anew. GRADUATED with my Master's Degree in Business Administration, yo! Asked for help. Practiced yoga for the first time in almost 2 years. Spent the most time in a long time with my friends. Pushed myself out of my comfort zone. Sparked joy.
Thank U Next, 2019
December 22, 2019
2019 was a challenging year for me. I said goodbye to relationships that were no longer bringing me joy. Cried a lot. Started anew. GRADUATED with my Master's Degree in Business Administration, yo! Asked for help. Practiced yoga for the first time in almost 2 years. Spent the most time in a long time with my friends. Pushed myself out of my comfort zone. Sparked joy.
Friends, I have some exciting news. I COMPLETED MY MASTER'S DEGREE in Business Administration! 2 years, 9 night classes, and 42 credit hours later. Call me Chanel, MBA! Haha just kidding, but you know I will be updating my LinkedIn title accordingly.
Hi beautiful people! Happy Chanel-o-ween! I think this just might be my favorite fall post yet. Thanks to my friend Mallory who accompanied me to a pumpkin patch that I've lived by my entire life yet have never visited until today.
Pumpkinhead
October 31, 2019
Hi beautiful people! Happy Chanel-o-ween! I think this just might be my favorite fall post yet. Thanks to my friend Mallory who accompanied me to a pumpkin patch that I've lived by my entire life yet have never visited until today.
Hello friends! Can you believe we are nearing the end of October?! I'm so sad to see October go so I have been trying to do all the fall things! Pumpkin pie concretes at Andys, carving pumpkins, watching Scream with my best friend, and enjoying this lovely weather!
Tis the Tweed
October 25, 2019
Hello friends! Can you believe we are nearing the end of October?! I'm so sad to see October go so I have been trying to do all the fall things! Pumpkin pie concretes at Andys, carving pumpkins, watching Scream with my best friend, and enjoying this lovely weather!
Hello! Merry October! “October, baptize me with leaves! Swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup. October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins. O autumn! O teakettle! O grace!” -Rainbow Rowell, Attachments.
Sweater Weather
October 13, 2019
Hello! Merry October! “October, baptize me with leaves! Swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup. October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins. O autumn! O teakettle! O grace!” -Rainbow Rowell, Attachments.
Ultra Violet
October 8, 2019
Greetings loved ones! Urban Decay sent me these goodies back in June and I am finally getting around to trying them. I have recently been trying to pan through all of my makeup before I buy/try new ones (eyeshadow is the exception of course). Back in my seventh grade years eyeliner and mascara were my go to makeup products. I would rub them off on the bus so my mom didn't see haha (CoverGirl and LA Girl mascara *cringe*). Still these two are my go-to makeup products and one isn't the same without the other. You just don't feel the same when you forget to put on mascara, honestly.
Urban Decay Perversion
October 5, 2019
Greetings loved ones! Urban Decay sent me these goodies back in June and I am finally getting around to trying them. I have recently been trying to pan through all of my makeup before I buy/try new ones (eyeshadow is the exception of course). Back in my seventh grade years eyeliner and mascara were my go to makeup products. I would rub them off on the bus so my mom didn't see haha (CoverGirl and LA Girl mascara *cringe*). Still these two are my go-to makeup products and one isn't the same without the other. You just don't feel the same when you forget to put on mascara, honestly.
Last spring I got an invitation in the mail from my best friend/sister to be a bridesmaid in her wedding. I started bawling in my kitchen. This was the first time I have been asked to be someone's bridesmaid! Seeing someone I love so much get married to the love of her life is one of those moments that you feel so grateful and lucky to be apart of. My sister is the coolest person ever because she told her bridesmaids that we could pick out our own dresses because she wanted us to be able to wear them again. Her only guiding advice was that our dresses be around the shade of a blue orchid.
Feeling Fringe-y
September 29, 2019
Last spring I got an invitation in the mail from my best friend/sister to be a bridesmaid in her wedding. I started bawling in my kitchen. This was the first time I have been asked to be someone's bridesmaid! Seeing someone I love so much get married to the love of her life is one of those moments that you feel so grateful and lucky to be apart of. My sister is the coolest person ever because she told her bridesmaids that we could pick out our own dresses because she wanted us to be able to wear them again. Her only guiding advice was that our dresses be around the shade of a blue orchid.
I know fall has just begun but I am beginning to round up my inspiration and make my wish list for this season. Overall, I am inspired by elegant but minimalist looks, and monochromatic colors. My fall/winter uniform would be a cashmere sweater or turtleneck, skinny jeans, ankle boots, a classic leather bag, and glam makeup + a silk scarf somehow thrown in there. Here is some of my inspiration.
F/W 2019
September 24, 2019
I know fall has just begun but I am beginning to round up my inspiration and make my wish list for this season. Overall, I am inspired by elegant but minimalist looks, and monochromatic colors. My fall/winter uniform would be a cashmere sweater or turtleneck, skinny jeans, ankle boots, a classic leather bag, and glam makeup + a silk scarf somehow thrown in there. Here is some of my inspiration.
The real question is how many blog titles can I come up with involving wrap dresses. I'm onto my 8th wrap dress and I'm here to tell you that wrap dresses are LIFE CHANGING. As I've said before wrap dresses are more than a dress. They're a symbol of empowerment, feminism, innovation, and a testament to the incredible works DVF has achieved over the course of her career. Don't believe me? DVF was recently featured in the National Portrait Gallery at the SAAM for creating the iconic wrap dress 40 years ago. In one of her interviews on the wrap dress' legacy she said, "I created it, but then it had a life of its own. It gave me my freedom, but it also gave freedom and happiness to a lot of other women."
It's a Wrap
September 19, 2019
The real question is how many blog titles can I come up with involving wrap dresses. I'm onto my 8th wrap dress and I'm here to tell you that wrap dresses are LIFE CHANGING. As I've said before wrap dresses are more than a dress. They're a symbol of empowerment, feminism, innovation, and a testament to the incredible works DVF has achieved over the course of her career. Don't believe me? DVF was recently featured in the National Portrait Gallery at the SAAM for creating the iconic wrap dress 40 years ago. In one of her interviews on the wrap dress' legacy she said, "I created it, but then it had a life of its own. It gave me my freedom, but it also gave freedom and happiness to a lot of other women."
I've been trying to complete the color rainbow in my dress collection lately. Besides yellow, green has been the hardest to find. I had been inspired by this picture of Audrey Hepburn promoting the film Funny Face (which is arguably the best AH film if you ask me). Tippi Hendren's green suit in The Birds is also another close source of inspiration. Nevertheless, finding a green dress of that caliber and one that could function for work events, weddings, and life wasn't an easy task.
Going Green
September 14, 2019
I've been trying to complete the color rainbow in my dress collection lately. Besides yellow, green has been the hardest to find. I had been inspired by this picture of Audrey Hepburn promoting the film Funny Face (which is arguably the best AH film if you ask me). Tippi Hendren's green suit in The Birds is also another close source of inspiration. Nevertheless, finding a green dress of that caliber and one that could function for work events, weddings, and life wasn't an easy task.
A hot minute ago I received this fun package in the mail. At first I was confused. Was it one of those scary protein powders my brother buys from GNC? No! It was an adorable package from Pixi Beauty! So cute it was even prepared/prescribed for me!
Pixi Vitamin C
September 5, 2019
A hot minute ago I received this fun package in the mail. At first I was confused. Was it one of those scary protein powders my brother buys from GNC? No! It was an adorable package from Pixi Beauty! So cute it was even prepared/prescribed for me!
My Favorite Reds
August 27, 2019
When I was in undergrad my friends would tell me that all the clothes I bought looked the same. It was always something I thought was funny because in a way its sort of true. I tend to gravitate towards silhouettes and styles that I'm familiar with and that I know will suit my petite frame. I'd rather buy iterations of things that I would actually like then invest in trendy pieces that aren't durable.
Red Alert
August 22, 2019
When I was in undergrad my friends would tell me that all the clothes I bought looked the same. It was always something I thought was funny because in a way its sort of true. I tend to gravitate towards silhouettes and styles that I'm familiar with and that I know will suit my petite frame. I'd rather buy iterations of things that I would actually like then invest in trendy pieces that aren't durable.
Here's a fun fact about me, I've always wanted to visit Alaska! Ever since I read Into the Wild it has always been a dream of mine to see Alaska. Sometime ago my mom asked me if I was interested in going on an Alaskan cruise with my extended family. To be completely honest at first I said no because of my summer classes. My summer classes ran all the way through the week of our cruise and I had no idea whether I would finish all my coursework. However, with a lot of planning I managed to get it all done. As promised here is my photo diary!
My Alaskan Cruise
August 19, 2019
Here's a fun fact about me, I've always wanted to visit Alaska! Ever since I read Into the Wild it has always been a dream of mine to see Alaska. Sometime ago my mom asked me if I was interested in going on an Alaskan cruise with my extended family. To be completely honest at first I said no because of my summer classes. My summer classes ran all the way through the week of our cruise and I had no idea whether I would finish all my coursework. However, with a lot of planning I managed to get it all done. As promised here is my photo diary!
Greetings and salutations, friends! Seasons 52 invited me back to try their new Rosé All Day, All Summer menu. Things are never boring at Seasons 52 because they revamp their menu every season! They also pour 52 world class wines and have added a carefully curated rosé menu. I was stoked to stop in with my friend Mallory!
Summer with Seasons 52
August 18, 2019
Greetings and salutations, friends! Seasons 52 invited me back to try their new Rosé All Day, All Summer menu. Things are never boring at Seasons 52 because they revamp their menu every season! They also pour 52 world class wines and have added a carefully curated rosé menu. I was stoked to stop in with my friend Mallory!
Hi friends! With the Kansas City heat being a million degrees my ideal makeup routine is just sunscreen and moisturizer. Honestly Coola's Mineral Sun Silk Organic Sunscreen is everything I swear. Nevertheless, in true Chanel fashion my beauty routine is followed by a few other products and then I somehow have a full face on. How did that happen? Here's a few beauty products I'm excited about right now!
August Beauty Favorites
August 5, 2019
Hi friends! With the Kansas City heat being a million degrees my ideal makeup routine is just sunscreen and moisturizer. Honestly Coola's Mineral Sun Silk Organic Sunscreen is everything I swear. Nevertheless, in true Chanel fashion my beauty routine is followed by a few other products and then I somehow have a full face on. How did that happen? Here's a few beauty products I'm excited about right now!
I feel like I'm filling a life long dream to try all the Pixi Beauty products! As I've said in a previous Pixi review I've eyed Pixi's products for many years. The mint green and pink packaging is iconic!
Pixi Party
August 1, 2019
I feel like I'm filling a life long dream to try all the Pixi Beauty products! As I've said in a previous Pixi review I've eyed Pixi's products for many years. The mint green and pink packaging is iconic!
Back when the Hunter for Target Collection dropped I was on the fence whether I needed this short sleeve romper. By the time I decided to purchase it the romper was gone. However as fate would have it a seller on Poshmark had it listed for $6, NWT!
Living in Yellow
July 27, 2019
Back when the Hunter for Target Collection dropped I was on the fence whether I needed this short sleeve romper. By the time I decided to purchase it the romper was gone. However as fate would have it a seller on Poshmark had it listed for $6, NWT!
Orange is a color that I've wanted to add to my wardrobe for a long time and now its finally having a moment. It seems like so many fashion designers had orange/turmeric-y inspired dresses, shorts, jackets, etc. in their S/S collections. I love how much warmth this color brings into my life.
Orange Crush
July 9, 2019
Orange is a color that I've wanted to add to my wardrobe for a long time and now its finally having a moment. It seems like so many fashion designers had orange/turmeric-y inspired dresses, shorts, jackets, etc. in their S/S collections. I love how much warmth this color brings into my life.
I start so many stories about how I walk past J. Crew and my life just changes. I still feel like every time I pass by or walk into J. Crew its a scene straight out of Confessions of a Shopaholic.
Heart to Heart
June 30, 2019
I start so many stories about how I walk past J. Crew and my life just changes. I still feel like every time I pass by or walk into J. Crew its a scene straight out of Confessions of a Shopaholic.
Last October I wrote a post called Seeing Red where I realized that besides black, red is also my power color. It makes me feel strong, and motivated. Since then I have bought a handful of solid red dresses for several occasions from casual to formal. Truth be told red is universally flattering on all skin tones and can be worn all year long from the holiday season to summer.
Red to Toe
June 8, 2019
Last October I wrote a post called Seeing Red where I realized that besides black, red is also my power color. It makes me feel strong, and motivated. Since then I have bought a handful of solid red dresses for several occasions from casual to formal. Truth be told red is universally flattering on all skin tones and can be worn all year long from the holiday season to summer.
If you know me, you know how obsessed I am with green beauty. Ren Clean Skincare happens to be one of those brands I adore. Their goal of zero waste by 2021, 100% recyclable packaging, and goal to clean up the ocean and beaches is something every beauty company should aspire to recreate! I've tried a few products from Ren's Evercalm line (re-read the post here), but have never actually tried any of their body products. So when they sent me a few products I was game!
Glow Up with Ren
May 28, 2019
If you know me, you know how obsessed I am with green beauty. Ren Clean Skincare happens to be one of those brands I adore. Their goal of zero waste by 2021, 100% recyclable packaging, and goal to clean up the ocean and beaches is something every beauty company should aspire to recreate! I've tried a few products from Ren's Evercalm line (re-read the post here), but have never actually tried any of their body products. So when they sent me a few products I was game!
When I think of chicken and waffles I think of my best friend Liz. Anytime chicken and waffles is on a menu Liz always orders it. Surprisingly I've never actually tried the soul food tradition. When Cheddar's invited me to try this iconic dish I was game and especially if I got to experience it with my best friend! I love that Cheddar's is a place where I can be together with my blog and my friends. These days I'm so grateful when it all comes together.
Cheddar's Chicken & Waffles
May 27, 2019
When I think of chicken and waffles I think of my best friend Liz. Anytime chicken and waffles is on a menu Liz always orders it. Surprisingly I've never actually tried the soul food tradition. When Cheddar's invited me to try this iconic dish I was game and especially if I got to experience it with my best friend! I love that Cheddar's is a place where I can be together with my blog and my friends. These days I'm so grateful when it all comes together.
Pixi Beauty is not a new brand to me although to be completely honest the only product I've tried from them over the years was a lipstick. I am still very familiar with their light green and pink packaging I've eyed at Target over the years. Created by Petra Strand, Pixi is all about a radiant "good night's sleep" look. These days that's all I really yearn for.
Pixi Perfect
May 21, 2019
Pixi Beauty is not a new brand to me although to be completely honest the only product I've tried from them over the years was a lipstick. I am still very familiar with their light green and pink packaging I've eyed at Target over the years. Created by Petra Strand, Pixi is all about a radiant "good night's sleep" look. These days that's all I really yearn for.
Lately I feel like this crazy, beautiful life has kept me busy to say the least. I feel like I didn't realize how busy things were until my best friend tried to plan something with me 2 weeks in advance and I already had prior obligations.That's the way things have been for at least the past month and a half. Work, school, and the weekend is filled up with all sorts of activities. I've been lucky to squeeze in a tennis match honestly. When the City of Independence reached out to me for an influencer visit I was shocked when I looked at my calendar and I didn't have anything going on. I was ecstatic. A stay-cation away from class and work to head to Independence, MO (only 35 min from me) was exactly what I needed.
Into Independence
May 12, 2019
Lately I feel like this crazy, beautiful life has kept me busy to say the least. I feel like I didn't realize how busy things were until my best friend tried to plan something with me 2 weeks in advance and I already had prior obligations.That's the way things have been for at least the past month and a half. Work, school, and the weekend is filled up with all sorts of activities. I've been lucky to squeeze in a tennis match honestly. When the City of Independence reached out to me for an influencer visit I was shocked when I looked at my calendar and I didn't have anything going on. I was ecstatic. A stay-cation away from class and work to head to Independence, MO (only 35 min from me) was exactly what I needed.
Before I left for undergrad I asked my hairdresser Alex to give me a new look. We decided to go with a more cohesive and straightforward look with one set length and a middle part. Since then my hair care routine has become much more manageable and it has been easier to tame my wild mane. As someone who works full time and goes to school my hair care routine is still constantly changing. Here are a few products I'm using to take care of my hair right now.
My Hair Routine
May 8, 2019
Before I left for undergrad I asked my hairdresser Alex to give me a new look. We decided to go with a more cohesive and straightforward look with one set length and a middle part. Since then my hair care routine has become much more manageable and it has been easier to tame my wild mane. As someone who works full time and goes to school my hair care routine is still constantly changing. Here are a few products I'm using to take care of my hair right now.
Spring has finally sprung in KC! I keep finding myself distracted by all the beautiful blooms and every single lilac bush I encounter. Its been a minute since I’ve written a spring favorites post, so I thought I’d write one while I’m feeling inspired this week.
Spring Favorites
April 29, 2019
Spring has finally sprung in KC! I keep finding myself distracted by all the beautiful blooms and every single lilac bush I encounter. Its been a minute since I’ve written a spring favorites post, so I thought I’d write one while I’m feeling inspired this week.
I was at a work event the other day and stumbled onto a couch filled with vintage handbags. It was amazing how quickly I picked up this handbag and decided that it needed to be mine. I don't really find things when I go shopping that I like (sans everything at Anthropologie/J. Crew) and rarely buy them instantly. I almost forgot what retail therapy felt like. I tend to just buy a burrito from Taco Bell and relish my meal.
When Life Gives You Handbags
April 25, 2019
I was at a work event the other day and stumbled onto a couch filled with vintage handbags. It was amazing how quickly I picked up this handbag and decided that it needed to be mine. I don't really find things when I go shopping that I like (sans everything at Anthropologie/J. Crew) and rarely buy them instantly. I almost forgot what retail therapy felt like. I tend to just buy a burrito from Taco Bell and relish my meal.
Seasons 52 invited me to visit their
restaurant to try out their new Hello Spring menu. What I found interesting about Seasons 52 is that
their menu changes with the seasons and they pour 52 world-class wines (and yes
they serve cappuccinos too). Surprisingly, I had never been to Seasons 52 before
although I have solicited in front of their lovely tulips on the Country Cub
Plaza on several occasions.
Hello Spring
April 21, 2019
Seasons 52 invited me to visit their
restaurant to try out their new Hello Spring menu. What I found interesting about Seasons 52 is that
their menu changes with the seasons and they pour 52 world-class wines (and yes
they serve cappuccinos too). Surprisingly, I had never been to Seasons 52 before
although I have solicited in front of their lovely tulips on the Country Cub
Plaza on several occasions.
Fun fact: I LOVE Gilmore Girls. Or as I normally say Gilmore Girls is my entire life. I've seen every episode at least 20+ times, and I'm not afraid to say it. I started watching the show in seventh grade after I'd get home from school. I even got my best friend to love it, and ever since then it has become a part of my life. Once when I was working at Starbucks someone told me I should be on Gilmore Girls. Probably the best compliment I've ever received.
Rory's Lucky Dress
April 14, 2019
Fun fact: I LOVE Gilmore Girls. Or as I normally say Gilmore Girls is my entire life. I've seen every episode at least 20+ times, and I'm not afraid to say it. I started watching the show in seventh grade after I'd get home from school. I even got my best friend to love it, and ever since then it has become a part of my life. Once when I was working at Starbucks someone told me I should be on Gilmore Girls. Probably the best compliment I've ever received.
My friend Xochi and her husband Chris recently created a candle company called Inés Co. Their mission is to create a better world through their eco-friendly products. In addition they create candles with the environment on the forefront of their minds. Its so exciting to see my friends creating conscious candles. I wholeheartedly support their mission of creating sustainable candles made with love for a better world.
Inés
April 9, 2019
My friend Xochi and her husband Chris recently created a candle company called Inés Co. Their mission is to create a better world through their eco-friendly products. In addition they create candles with the environment on the forefront of their minds. Its so exciting to see my friends creating conscious candles. I wholeheartedly support their mission of creating sustainable candles made with love for a better world.
As long as I can remember John Hughes movies have been my entire life. Some Kind of Wonderful. Breakfast Club. Sixteen Candles. Say Anything. Ferris Bueller's Day Off. I've seen them all but my favorite has got to be Pretty in Pink. Molly Ringwald's performance is so authentic and cute its hard to imagine anyone else playing the lead role. Fun fact Molly Ringwald's favorite song at the time was Pretty in Pink by the Psychadeilc Furs and she asked John Hughes to write a movie based on it.
Pretty in Pink
April 7, 2019
As long as I can remember John Hughes movies have been my entire life. Some Kind of Wonderful. Breakfast Club. Sixteen Candles. Say Anything. Ferris Bueller's Day Off. I've seen them all but my favorite has got to be Pretty in Pink. Molly Ringwald's performance is so authentic and cute its hard to imagine anyone else playing the lead role. Fun fact Molly Ringwald's favorite song at the time was Pretty in Pink by the Psychadeilc Furs and she asked John Hughes to write a movie based on it.
Sometimes I feel like a bad blogger because it takes me so long to try products and then to formulate reviews. Moroccan Oil has been so good to me sending me so many goodies I feel like I finally have some solid opinions to share. Before MOROCCANOIL I had no idea what it was. I have long, oily hair, with unruly ends so I wasn't sure what MO was going to do for me. Plus I have been really trying to cut down the amount of times I wash my hair a week to 3, but sometimes I'll use cleansing conditioner and give my hair that fourth wash.
My Moroccan
April 5, 2019
Sometimes I feel like a bad blogger because it takes me so long to try products and then to formulate reviews. Moroccan Oil has been so good to me sending me so many goodies I feel like I finally have some solid opinions to share. Before MOROCCANOIL I had no idea what it was. I have long, oily hair, with unruly ends so I wasn't sure what MO was going to do for me. Plus I have been really trying to cut down the amount of times I wash my hair a week to 3, but sometimes I'll use cleansing conditioner and give my hair that fourth wash.
Let's trèStiQue
March 27, 2019
Packing with Stylebook
March 24, 2019
Back in the day I was a self-proclaimed mall rat. I used to scour Sephora and try every Urban Decay product I could see. The pink heavy metal eyeliner and hot pink eye shadow was my go to. Although I don't spend as many days trying on Sephora products and eating Auntie Annie's pretzels I still love trying Urban Decay products. Here's my review on a few products they sent me recently.
Urban Decay Haul
February 18, 2019
Back in the day I was a self-proclaimed mall rat. I used to scour Sephora and try every Urban Decay product I could see. The pink heavy metal eyeliner and hot pink eye shadow was my go to. Although I don't spend as many days trying on Sephora products and eating Auntie Annie's pretzels I still love trying Urban Decay products. Here's my review on a few products they sent me recently.
I'm not sure when I became obsessed with red dresses. Within the past year red has been one of the fastest growing colors in my wardrobe. Red takes about 8% of my closet. Not as big as black, white, or blue but getting there! I blame Jackie O. for part of my red dress obsession. She knew how to wear red so well. Whether it be a two piece evening suit or a sleeveless dress. Jackie has become one of my biggest style inspirations. Now I tend to opt for solid colors and styles I can wear frequently. I still need a leather jacket usually but I run cold.
The Mean Reds
February 10, 2019
I'm not sure when I became obsessed with red dresses. Within the past year red has been one of the fastest growing colors in my wardrobe. Red takes about 8% of my closet. Not as big as black, white, or blue but getting there! I blame Jackie O. for part of my red dress obsession. She knew how to wear red so well. Whether it be a two piece evening suit or a sleeveless dress. Jackie has become one of my biggest style inspirations. Now I tend to opt for solid colors and styles I can wear frequently. I still need a leather jacket usually but I run cold.
Hello friends! I am finally back on the blog! This post is one I truly never saw coming. When I think of Uggs it's hard not to just think of the Simple Life. I think my mind started changing when I saw Rachel Zoe style Uggs back in 2015. If one person can change my mind its certainly her. I first saw this style of Uggs in the library during my undergrad. A student was wearing them (very stylishly I might add) and my mind started turning. The quintessential question as always where do I get these?
I Bought a Pair of Uggs
February 8, 2019
Hello friends! I am finally back on the blog! This post is one I truly never saw coming. When I think of Uggs it's hard not to just think of the Simple Life. I think my mind started changing when I saw Rachel Zoe style Uggs back in 2015. If one person can change my mind its certainly her. I first saw this style of Uggs in the library during my undergrad. A student was wearing them (very stylishly I might add) and my mind started turning. The quintessential question as always where do I get these?
Hi beautiful people! We had a winter storm advisory this past week with an estimate of up to 8 in. of snow (which was what we got last weekend). I was going to riot if I had to shovel again. There's something about being snowed in that I hate. Plus, I had been really looking forward to my plans to visit Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen to try some of their brand-new menu items with the bf, my best friend, and her boyfriend. Luckily we barely got any snow, and got to have a fantastic evening out at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen. Despite all being friends for quite some time we have never gone out together. It was so nice to have some laughs and spend some quality time before I go back to school this week.
A visit to Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen isn't the same without their onion rings. For real, the first time I had these onion rings my world was forever changed. The Cajun sauce that goes with the onion rings is too good.
I had been dreaming about Cheddar's Texas-Sized Nachos all week. Nachos come in close second as my favorite food.
The Texas-Sized Nachos come with chicken or beef (chicken for me), queso, black beans, jalapenos, corn, pico, and a BBQ ranch. The salsa and queso are on the side which is nice because there is already a lot of cheese, although there can never be too much in my opinion. One thing I love about Cheddar's is that they're so accommodating when it comes to dietary restrictions. I don't feel like I have to worry unlike other restaurants.
{All smiles for this huge plate of nachos}
With this freezing weather a crispy chicken tender noodle soup is a necessity. A good cup of chicken noodle soup is always my kind of pick me up. This soup comes in a larger size in case you really need to warm up.
You can't finish off a meal without dessert. Dessert is my favorite meal/food/lifestyle. When it comes to choosing dessert the decision is never easy for me. We went with the apple crisp a la mode. Delicious! Apple crisp always needs ice cream in my opinion.
My friends shared the Cheddar's hot fudge cake, and yes it is always this size?! I've had this cake before and it is such a treat. I love that most of Cheddar's desserts come with ice cream.
All in all I definitely suggest a trip to Cheddar's. The warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and home-style food is worth the splurge. Oh and this giant slice of cake is only $5.79 so don't forget affordable too!
This post is sponsored by Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen. All opinions are always my own.
Say Cheddars
January 18, 2019
Hi beautiful people! We had a winter storm advisory this past week with an estimate of up to 8 in. of snow (which was what we got last weekend). I was going to riot if I had to shovel again. There's something about being snowed in that I hate. Plus, I had been really looking forward to my plans to visit Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen to try some of their brand-new menu items with the bf, my best friend, and her boyfriend. Luckily we barely got any snow, and got to have a fantastic evening out at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen. Despite all being friends for quite some time we have never gone out together. It was so nice to have some laughs and spend some quality time before I go back to school this week.
A visit to Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen isn't the same without their onion rings. For real, the first time I had these onion rings my world was forever changed. The Cajun sauce that goes with the onion rings is too good.
I had been dreaming about Cheddar's Texas-Sized Nachos all week. Nachos come in close second as my favorite food.
The Texas-Sized Nachos come with chicken or beef (chicken for me), queso, black beans, jalapenos, corn, pico, and a BBQ ranch. The salsa and queso are on the side which is nice because there is already a lot of cheese, although there can never be too much in my opinion. One thing I love about Cheddar's is that they're so accommodating when it comes to dietary restrictions. I don't feel like I have to worry unlike other restaurants.
{All smiles for this huge plate of nachos}
With this freezing weather a crispy chicken tender noodle soup is a necessity. A good cup of chicken noodle soup is always my kind of pick me up. This soup comes in a larger size in case you really need to warm up.
You can't finish off a meal without dessert. Dessert is my favorite meal/food/lifestyle. When it comes to choosing dessert the decision is never easy for me. We went with the apple crisp a la mode. Delicious! Apple crisp always needs ice cream in my opinion.
My friends shared the Cheddar's hot fudge cake, and yes it is always this size?! I've had this cake before and it is such a treat. I love that most of Cheddar's desserts come with ice cream.
All in all I definitely suggest a trip to Cheddar's. The warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and home-style food is worth the splurge. Oh and this giant slice of cake is only $5.79 so don't forget affordable too!
This post is sponsored by Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen. All opinions are always my own.
Usually I blog more when life slows down, but I haven't had much time to shoot and have been enjoying an extended brainstorm session (or a serious case of writer's block). I'm shooting some new content early next month and I'm excited to get back into the swing of school, work, and JMC. Life moves so quickly lately I think I just needed an extended period of time to recharge, especially after my brutal stats class.
Now that I'm on my last week of break I am feeling ready for this next class (as I brace myself slightly). So in case you've wondered where I've been, I'm still here. Just enjoying living life in the present.
Talk soon, friends. New content is coming to JMC soon.
x,
S
Catching Up
January 15, 2019
Usually I blog more when life slows down, but I haven't had much time to shoot and have been enjoying an extended brainstorm session (or a serious case of writer's block). I'm shooting some new content early next month and I'm excited to get back into the swing of school, work, and JMC. Life moves so quickly lately I think I just needed an extended period of time to recharge, especially after my brutal stats class.
Now that I'm on my last week of break I am feeling ready for this next class (as I brace myself slightly). So in case you've wondered where I've been, I'm still here. Just enjoying living life in the present.
Talk soon, friends. New content is coming to JMC soon.
x,
S
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