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Autumn Dress & Oxfords

October 29, 2017 by The Partial Ingredients

Happy Halloween everyone! It has been an extra busy last few weeks. October is my favorite month of fall festivities. Apple picking, haunted houses, corn mazes, apple cider, horror movies–love it all! The only bummer is that it has been sooo hot here and only now has it been cooling down. Pumpkin picking in 85 degree weather just makes no sense! We went to a local patch and picked out a few and it was still fun even in the heat. Really glad that the weather is behaving better for Halloween though!

When the weather can’t decide if it wants to be hot or cold I figure a post about transitional outfits makes sense. I love oversize cardigans and comfy slip dresses. This dress from H&M is perfect for the out of season hot weather we’ve been having lately but the cardigan provides some Fall coziness. If the temperature drops, leggings would be good as an extra layer for this outfit as well. I’m also a huge fan of these heeled oxfords! They’re surprisingly comfy for heels. To complete the look I added my favorite big leather bag. It’s big enough to carry home a pumpkin and you never know when you’ll need that!

Outfit Details: Dress: H&M, Cardigan: American Eagle, Bag: Live Fashionable, Shoes: Lucky Brand, Watch: Stock Watches

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Black Walnut & Bourbon Spiced Apple Cider

October 7, 2017 by The Partial Ingredients

‘Tis the season for one of my favorite cocktails–spiced apple cider with a bit of a kick to it. This cocktail is super simple and delicious. I bet it would taste great warmed up but I haven’t tried it out yet. The secret to giving this drink a proper finish is the combination of bitters. Of course there’s angostura in the mix but the unique flavor actually comes from the black walnut bitters. I haven’t seen it sold in stores but you can find it online (I’d recommend checking out Amazon or Bevmo).

In addition to the spiced seasonal flavor that the apple cider and angostura bitters provide, I love the nutty, sweet flavor from the black walnut bitters. If you aren’t able to find it around, just the angostura and cider can suffice. It probably won’t have the same complexity or depth of flavor though. You can also do your own experimenting if you have other bitters on hand. I’d imagine orange or cardamom bitters would be great in this drink too!

Black Walnut & Bourbon Spiced Apple Cider

A delicious autumnal beverage with spiced apple cider, bourbon and black walnut bitters!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Servings 1 Cocktail

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

2 oz. Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
4 oz. Spiced apple cider I used Trader Joe's
2 dashes Angostura bitters
2-3 dashes Fee Brother's Black Walnut bitters
3-4 ice cubes
1 twist of lemon or orange peel

Instructions

In a rocks glass, add the bourbon or rye whiskey.
Add a few dashes of each bitters and give the glass a stir.
Add the ice and then the apple cider and give the glass another stir.
Taste and adjust ingredients as desired. Garnish with a lemon or orange peel.

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Piece of My Heart

September 20, 2017 by The Partial Ingredients

I’ve been liking the resurgence of band tees paired with more feminine looks recently. Midi skirts paired with bright, graphic tees are a personal favorite of mine. The one issue is that I’m super picky about the material, what’s on my t-shirts–especially when it comes to band shirts. I feel like in order for me to feel comfortable to wear a band shirt I should be able to name off an album or a favorite song if someone happens to ask. That just seems fair to the artist, right? You gotta at least know and like the band’s stuff if you are endorsing them on your clothes. Well I guess that’s just my own personal standard. Another thing I’m super picky about is the material. Gotta have that soft, thin cotton. Hate that rough stuff! This shirt is 100% cotton but is also super soft.

I never really listened to Janis Joplin much when I was younger but in the last few years I’ve really come to regard her as one of my favorite rock stars. A few documentaries about her life and a few album downloads later I became a fan. After listening to her records I was amazed at her ability to express that amount of feeling through her voice. I wish I could time travel back to one of her concerts, but alas, I was born almost two decades too late.

Besides her music, she had a pretty great sense of style and developed her own unique look. I didn’t have any feathers on hand but I feel like she might have liked these leopard print flats (though she might have preferred low heels). I personally like the little bit of pattern mixing that works perfectly with the tee. This outfit is relaxed enough to wear out and about but also fits in well as a possible festival look. Probably not something Janis was concerned about but versatility is always a plus in my book!

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Outfit Details: T-Shirt: Amazon, Skirt: eBay, Shoes: Joie, Bag: Etsy, Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters

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Holding Horses

September 2, 2017 by The Partial Ingredients

Even though there is a September heat wave going on, my eyes have been on fall weather outfits. I love the usual Fall fashion trends so I’m excited for the upcoming months! Layers, scarves, deep reds and olive tones are definitely some things I’m looking forward to. Velvet as a Fall texture is a lovely material to explore this season. I recently came across this Anthropologie ‘Holding Horses’ velvet button down on sale and snapped it up. Isn’t the color just gorgeous? I love the combination of velvet and silk (on the inside layer) and wearing it is a dream. Another fabric I’ve been loving is denim so combining them was pretty much perfect. I’ve been kind of obsessed with these Levi’s high rise 721s. They are so comfy and give this shirt an everyday vibe instead of creating an over-dressed situation. I like the slightly western/country flavor this outfit evokes without being too over the top.

I recently traveled back to Minneapolis, my hometown, to sort through some old clothes and items to keep or donate. I found my old Gap suede backpack and fell in love with it all over again. Don’t you love finding old things in the back of your closet and rediscovering them all over again? It’s like finding $20 in the pocket of your old winter coat. This bag is made out of a nice sturdy suede and has lasted a lifetime. I guess you could say it’s a “buy it for life” bag! It works nicely as a small hiking bag or as an everyday small back pack. It’s nice to bring old things back into circulation!

Outfit Set:Outfit Details: Shirt: Holding Horses/Anthropologie, Jeans: Levi’s, Shoes: Lucky Brand, Bag: Gap (old)

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Geometric Pastel

November 15, 2016 by The Partial Ingredients

I love graphic tees and this one is no exception. It comes from a little Etsy store based in Denver that I randomly stumbled upon. Graphic tees look great tucked into midi skirts like this flowy chiffon one. I like the geometric design along with the pretty pastel colors. I wanted to emphasize comfort but still seeming put together enough for a lunch or beach date. These Yara Birkenstocks help out in the comfort factor–they don’t get much more comfortable than that. This comfy boyfriend style cardigan (with pockets!) is the perfect compliment to everything else and great on cool Fall days.

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Charcoal & Olive

October 9, 2016 by The Partial Ingredients

I love charcoal and olive as a Fall color combination and I’m a huge fan of this olive midi skirt. The material is light and flowy and totally comfortable. The top is made from a crepe material and has a pretty floral design. I like this pattern because dark floral patterns feel more appropriate for Fall than any other time of the year. I paired the outfit with some strappy sandals and a braided belt. And best of all, the skirt has pockets which is pretty fantastic!
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Rust & Khaki

October 3, 2016 by The Partial Ingredients

Rust & Khaki

Lately I’ve been really into rust as a seasonal color. It seems that every year we see a lot of burgundy colored clothes that come out at this time of year but I like this alternative to the darker reds. It’s lighter than burgundy and has a lot of orangey tons which make them perfect for Fall. I’m not a huge fan of plum colored blue reds so this color is great for me. These pants by Adriano Goldschmied are incredibly comfortable and the material is SO soft. I paired them with a casual boyfriend-style khaki button down. I like the loose fit of the button down which gives it a more relaxed look. I chose some basic nude flats from Aldo to complete the look. Let me know what you think!…