Travel Style

May 19, 2016May 20, 2016 | Megan

Let’s be honest. Travel can be a hot, cold, long, sloppy, sleepless, exhausting, uncomfortable ordeal. Regional or global, it’s good to have a recipe for travel dressing that takes the stress out of at least that one aspect of the journey.

Whenever I travel I wear some version of this ensemble. Jacket, button-up shirt, jeans, slip-on shoes, and a carry-all tote. I try to leave extras like a watch, belt, and sometimes even jewelry in my carry-on so that I won’t have to hassle with removing them at the security check-point.

I always travel with sunglasses in hand, as I often pop them on during the flight as an easy way to signify the fact that I’m trying to rest, relax, or nap! Not that I can always sleep on flights, but once in a while I can really zonk-out.

What are your favorite travel styles or outfits? Do you have any fail-proof pieces you reach for every time you hit the road or take to the sky? We’re coming up on a little mommas and kiddo adventure and I couldn’t be more stoked. More on that later.

Tomorrow I’lol be publishing a brief Austin, TX city guide. Just sharing some of our favorite sights and eats from our trip! Happy Thursday!!!!

XX, Megan

Jacket: J.Crew Factory, Shirt: J.Crew (current season, similar, similar, love), Jeans: Madewell, Bag: Madewell, Shoes: J.Crew (similar, similar, similar), Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Clubmaster, Cuff: Madewell, Necklace: Dogeared, Earrings: Anthropologie, Lips: Topshop Rio Rio

Super Charged Spinach Salad

May 18, 2016May 17, 2016 | Megan

No I did not dine on this fine salad in Austin, TX. However, it is the perfect get-back-into-healthy-eating or detox salad for my week after vacation. I mean that in all seriousness as I sit down to prep this post with a serving of Super Charged Spinach Salad real-time in front of me. YUM!

This recipe comes from The Scramble*, and I have made this salad five or more times in the last month. I’m pretty sure that it will be a summer staple around our house. In reality there is nothing groundbreaking about this combination. But I do love the tuna and egg combo, as well as the homemade dressing.

A note about the tuna. I made mine with 1 Tbsp. of mustard, and 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise. To that I added some Sweet and Spicy stackers from Hee-Haw Pickles. For me, the pickle makes the tuna. The pickle makes the whole salad, really. This is my humble opinion. But if you have a kickin’ pickle, it just seems to make the entire dish that much more delectable.

I’d love to hear about your favorite salads. Do you have any that you make on a regular basis? Do you have any that you love to serve for guests? Do you have a salad that is the perfect summer barbecue side? I’d love to know!! Wednesday is with us, and we’re nearing mid-week. I hope that makes you smile!!

XX, Megan

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. Dijon mustard (use wheat/gluten-free if needed)
1/8 tsp. salt
6 oz. baby spinach
1/4 red onion, halved and thinly sliced (1/2 cup total)
5 button mushrooms, sliced
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1 tomato, diced, or use 1 orange, peeled and chopped
6 .4 oz. chunk light tuna in water (sold in pouches rather than cans), drained, or use white beans or chickpeas

Directions

(Start the eggs first, if you are serving them.) For the dressing, whisk together the oil, vinegar, honey, mustard and salt until the ingredients emulsify (combine and thicken).

In a large serving bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Wah-lah! Your salad is complete!

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*The Scramble is a meal planning service to which you can subscribe here. For a fantastic price you will receive 8 weekly meals which means 8 recipes (main course plus a side dish), complete grocery list, the ability to tweak the number of people you are making for, and full nutrition facts.

PLUS tips as to how best to PREP your meal beforehand, add a punch of FLAVOR, and how to SLOW COOK almost every recipe if you’re especially slammed that night. This wonderful service really does live up to it’s name. You can come home at 6 p.m. and be sitting down to a DELICIOUS, HEALTHY, HOME COOKED meal by 6:30 p.m. most nights.

Easy Tiger

May 17, 2016May 17, 2016 | Megan

I had the most insatiable hankering for chocolate croissants while we were in Austin. No there is no NEWS, we are not expanding our family. Just expanding my waistline!!! 🙂

My unsurpassed search for chocolate croissants led us to the best bakery in Austin– Easy Tiger. The fare did not disappoint. I’ll wax on about this local staple in my Austin City Guide. For now, suffice it to say that I had not one, but two croissants from Easy Tiger and could have gone for a third had I not had to show up in a swimsuit latter that day.

This outfit jives perfectly with yesterday’s inspiration board. Plus, this little dress transitioned seamlessly from day to night, and kept me comfortable and cool all. day. long. Tuesday is gaining speed, and I hope you can rock and roll with it!

XX, Megan

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Jacket: J.Crew Factory, Dress: Who What Wear (Target), Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, Shoes: Soludos, Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Clubmaster, Cuff: Madewell, Necklace: Gorjana, Lips: Sonia Kashuk Pink Lust

God Bless Texas

May 16, 2016May 16, 2016 | Megan

God Bless Texas Americana

Ya’ll know how much I love a good mix of the red, white, and blue. Americana forever!! I promise that I will recap more of our trip to Austin at the end of the week, but I wanted to start this week off with a little style inspo straight from that great state– Texas!!

These pieces are all easy summer dressing options, and can easily be amended for any inclement summer weather that gets thrown your way. I wore my jean jacket all weekend, as you’ll see in upcoming posts. When you go from 85 degree and 100% outside humidity to 65 degrees and pure Air Conditioning inside, your need to carry layers becomes very real!

I hope your Monday is off to a wonderful start. Sending good vibes, delicious dinners, and all the Americana your closet can stand!! Shop the exact piece below, and have a great week!

XX, Megan

One Teaspoon Dress, Lou and Grey Shoreline Sweater, Madewell Fringe Sweater, Ray-ban Clubmaster Sunglasses, J.Crew High-rise Jean Shorts, Asos Bold Stripe Dress, LOFT Sangria Dress, Madewell Lace-up Sandals, Tularosa Santa Fe Jacket, Banana Republic Suede Hobo

Picnic Perfect

May 12, 2016May 12, 2016 | Megan

This bright plaid shirt and retro skirt vibe has me all sorts of happy. Plus, the weather had been glorious over the last few days so bonus! Here’s the great thing about sturdy separates. You can wear them season after season in a variety of ways.

I’m already planning on wearing this skirt come fall with tall suede boots. I’ll wear this shirt layered under a cozy sweater when it’s winter. Choose pieces that you love, regardless of their seasonal designation and they will easily transition into any season you like!

I hope you have a fabulous Thursday. I hope you really do get to picnic with your family, or lie in the sun like a lizard. TGIT!!

XX, Megan