How to wear velvet during the day

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wearing: silver oval earrings / Chanel lipstick / navy velvet tee / distressed boyfriend jeans (old, similar here) / Givenchy bag /  fall nail polish / black leather and silver watch / silver boots (so comfy!-last seen here)

Wondering how to wear velvet during the day this fall season? It’s easy! Velvet is such a hot trend this autumn, and it can elevate an otherwise basic casual, daytime look, into something fabulous.

When I was at fashion week last month, I wore velvet booties in order to add the velvet trend to one of my outfits. They were really comfortable, and easy to wear while standing, and walking all day. I found my velvet booties turned out to be easy to wear back home too. They look amazing with jeans! After wearing a navy blazer last year, and continually wearing my velvet booties this year, I decided to add more velvet to my daytime fall wardrobe.

This velvet tee turned out to be a great way to wear velvet on casual days. As an alternative to my velvet booties, this velvet tee can be worn with jeans, or a skirt, for multiple looks this season. I photographed myself wearing this tee with my comfy and casual boyfriend jeans. This was a really comfortable outfit which was perfect for the moderate fall temperatures we have been enjoying the last few days. I love the flared sleeve, and boxy silhouette, of the tee. So fun!

My silver booties were my way of pushing my style a little bit out of my conservative comfort zone for fashion week. I am so glad I took the silver booties plunge! Not only are they eye catching and fun, these booties are extremely comfortable! I can walk for miles and miles in them. Love! There is something edgy yet luxurious about mixing silver and velvet together for daytime outfits.

There you have it! My way of solving the fall dilemma of how to wear velvet during the day this autumn season. How do you plan to wear velvet this fall season?

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XOXO

Cathy

how to wear velvet during the day

Crab Macaroni and Cheese recipe

homemade crab macarani and cheese recipe

pictured: Cathy’s homemade Crab Macaroni and Cheese recipe

Have you ever wondered how to make crab macaroni and cheese? Well, it’s really easy! If you love comfort food, and you love shellfish, and you love mac and cheese, then this is the dish for you!

I love, love, love macaroni and cheese. I also love Crab! Together, they make a grown-up version of every kid’s favorite meal from a box; without the box, and using real cheese.

In order to make my Crab Macaroni and Cheese at home, I use my personal macaroni and cheese recipe, then I add crab. It’s really easy. If you prefer substituting something in lieu of the crab, you can switch out the crab for lobster or shrimp. They both result in really yummy, grown up versions of macaroni and cheese! Yum!

how to make crab macaroni and cheese

How to make Crab Macaroni and Cheese. Start off by making homemade macaroni and cheese. Here is my recipe:

Cathy’s homemade macaroni and cheese recipe:

  • 1 lb. box of Barilla Elbow pasta cooked (you can use any brand-this is my preferred brand)
  • 16 oz. shredded Kraft Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika

Mix together the cooked pasta, Paprika, and shredded cheese. Place mixture in a large casserole. Cover and bake at 375 degrees, non-convection, for 25 minutes.

While the macaroni and cheese is baking, you can cook your crab mixture. You will need:

  • 1 lb. crab (shelled) (I buy it pre-shelled from the butcher) (Sub: lobster or small shrimp if you prefer)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup pure virgin olive oil (the real stuff tastes best!)
  • 3 crushed garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup chopped or diced onion (cut to your preference-I prefer diced)
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika

In a mixing bowl, mix all of these ingredients together until they are blended. Pour mixture into a medium saucepan and cook until the crab is done, and the butter is nicely melted.

crab macaroni and cheese recipe

After 25 minutes in the oven, remove the macaroni and cheese casserole, but leave your oven on, and the door closed. Uncover the macaroni and cheese. Smooth your crab mixture over the top of the macaroni and cheese. I always leave a section bare because my oldest daughter doesn’t like fish, so she only eats the plain macaroni and cheese. You can cover half, like I do, or you can put shrimp on one side, and crab on the other. The mixture is large enough to cover the entire top if you decide to not leave a portion blank.

When the top of the macaroni and cheese is covered by the crab mixture, cover the casserole dish and bake at 375 for another 10 minutes.

Before you serve the Crab Macaroni and Cheese, please let it cool for 5-10 minutes in the covered casserole dish, outside the oven. I leave the casserole on my cooktop. Then, serve it up!

My kids love my homemade Crab Macaroni and Cheese, I hope you do too! It is a delicious comfort food which is perfect for cooler weather. ‘Tis the season for comfort food!

This is also a great dish to make for holiday pot luck parties, or if you are throwing a large party at home. Although I serve it as a main course to my family, for a large party, it can be a hearty side dish in a buffet.

I hope you enjoy it. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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Colleen Rothschild Retinol Supreme Night Oil review

colleen rothschild retinol supreme night oil review

pictured from top left: mug / Sleepytime tea / night oil c/o Colleen Rothschild “Retinol Supreme Night Oil” / cozy slippers / nighttime eye mask c/o Colleen Rothschild

Fall is here! This means it is time to start getting cozy and comfy before heading upstairs for some beauty sleep. I always end my evenings with a warm cup of tea, cozied up in fuzzy slippers, and with my nighttime beauty routine in check.

Before Colleen Rothschild sent me her fabulous new Retinol Supreme Night Oil, I was using a thick night cream on my face after washing it at the end of the day. Since my skin is prone to acne, using a heavy cream at night is considered “living on the edge.” Seriously, can we say “encouraging a break-out!?”

Colleen Rothschild’s new Retinol Supreme Night Oil is the perfect solution for my skin; it’s so lightweight! After I wash my face, I can apply a few drops of it to my face and neck; and voila! My skin enjoys “stabilized retinol” overnight which encourages healthy skin renewal. In addition to the benefits of retinol on skin renewal, this product has vitamin C which helps combat environmental toxins on the skin. There are also nine plant based essential oils in Colleen Rothschild’s Retinol Supreme Night Oil which help replenish moisture in the skin, as well as help to prevent skin irritation. Love that!

The fall season is the perfect time to use a retinol based  product for skin renewal. When using retinol, skin becomes more sensitive to UVA and UVB rays, so wearing suncreen when heading outside is a must. Since there is less time in the sun during the fall season, this helps lessen sun exposure.

Autumn is the perfect time to rejuvenate after a summer spent in the sun. It is also a great time to enjoy the cooler weather, and cozy up with some warm tea and fuzzy slippers while our skin is replenished overnight!

You can find the Colleen Rothschild Retinol Supreme Night Oil online here.

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*Colleen Rothschild Retinol Supreme Night Oil was gifted for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own

colleen rothschild retinol supreme night oil review