Do It Yourself: Peppermint Bark

As this class and group blog is coming to an end, I thought I would do a post to change things up a bit. This won’t help you find a reasonably budgeted dress or a gift to give your girlfriend this december, but how to make your own peppermint bark! (which by the way makes for a great holiday treat to bring to some of your upcoming christmas events. I made this from scratch and will easily show you each steps to making some great chocolate treats. This is creative treat and recipe that I designed on my own! I know this does not fall under fashion, but just like my DIY home decors, this is a creative do it yourself for college students to make at home! Its so simple! Enjoy!

Materials:

Chocolate chips (white or milk), candy canes, cookie sheet pan, wax paper, a microwave

step one: Place a handful of your chocolate chips in a bowl and place it in the microwave for less then a minute. Chocolate can burn so you have to watch it in the microwave & make sure it hasn’t gotten choppy and burnt.

step two: I bought a pack of small candy canes and broke them up into pieces my hands. Crush to make pieces as big as you want.

step three: Pour your chocolate onto the cookie pan that has wax paper over it. (The wax paper will slide right off.)

step four: After spreading your chocolate evenly, place your peppermint crumbles all over.

Ta Da!!

thanks!

Haylee

12 days of dresses

The Holidays are here, and I know we all need the perfect dresses for these holiday parties just around the corner. This time of the year, it is all about the beads, sequins, and sparkle! I am so excited to share with you readers my 12 days of dresses for this December. As a college student, the price of these fancy red dresses are what is most important. All of these dresses range in price. Depending on the designer and your personal budget, here are my 12 favorite holiday dresses ranging from $35 to $250. After all, it is the holidays.. so why not treat yourself!

1. Black Longsleeve Simple Dress

You cannot go wrong with this, especially for those who do not have hundreds of dollars to spend. You can find this Jack by BB Dakota Olivia dress at Revolveclothing.com

2. Free People Velvet Dress

I am loving this $98 Free People dress for those who are attending less dressier parties this holidayseason! Pair it with black booties and you are good to go! Love the velvet!

3. Michael Stars Rhinestone Dolman Dress

This black and sophisticated dress adds a little bit of sparkle for only $94. Buy it aRevolveclothing.com

4. Urban Outiftters Silence and Noise Strapless Studded Dress.

Attention shoppers… this dress is $14.99! What a deal! Also comes in three other colors!

5. Jules Dress in Wildcat – J.Crew

This holiday, it is all about the animal print! How cute is this printed wildcat dress! You will definitely make a statement walking into the party with this one! Pair with black pumps, tights, and some simple jewelry. $188

6. Madewell Sparklight Slip Dress

I love this dress because you can do so much with it! It is simple and cute, but jazz it up with tights, booties, and a fur coat. $165

7. Tibi Honeycomb Jacquard Strapless Dress

You obviously cannot go wrong with a dress by Tibi. I love this simple but very chic holiday dress for $219

8. Backstage Wilde Dress in Gold

Shine in this gold dress for $176. Beautiful with black shoes and a fun cocktail ring! Get it at Singer22.com

9. Forever21 Black Sheer Sleeve Dress

Keep it simple and conservative for $24.80!

10. Forever21 Lace Bottice Dress

Rock this amazing camel colored lace dress with your bronze holiday glow and some red lips! $24.80

11. Long sleeve Dee Sparkle Dress by Guess

This Dress has holiday written all over it! Add gold shoes and earrings and your ready for Christmas! You can find this great dress at Guess.com for $108

12. Forever21 Silver Maxi Dress

Max out in this beautiful shiny maxi dress for $29.80!!!! Pair it with black pumps!

Top 3 Fall Essentials

Fall is here! Although the Texas heat is still taking over, we are officially in the season of fall! Fall is the BIGGEST time of the year in the fashion industry. Fashions Night Out, NYC Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Vogue’s annual September Issue, and so much more!! Fall is always HUGE in the world of fashion. It represents the biggest transitions of seasons through out the year! We say goodbye to our sandals and denim shorts, and hello to suede boots and fun scarves! There is so much to do with a good fall wardrobe. But here are my top three fall fashion must haves for the cold weathers ahead!!

1. Fur Vest

A Fur Vest is a must have. While it is pretty and cool you can throw it on with an easy short sleeve shirt, leggings, and ballet flats. But when the cold breeze comes our way, pair it with a long sleeve shirt, wool shorts, tights, socks, and boots. Add some bangles and a scarf and you are winter ready.

2. Riding Boots

A great pair of riding boots are always great to have. I literally throw mine on with everything. They can make a boring outfit look edgy and chic. Show off your black or chestnut leather boot with a slick pair of tights, leggings, or skinny jeans. You always want to do a tight leg to tuck into your boots. Black on black is a personal favorite allowing your legs to look tall and perfect. Since the leg is skinny, throw on an oversized bulky sweater and your in an ideal fall outfit!

3. Wrap Dress

The Wrap Dress was discovered by the one and only Diane Von Furstenberg. In 1973, she made this ionic fashion garment. It is chic, sexy, classic, and loots great on any body type! It is a timeless piece that will go to great use in your closet. Top it off with flats on a warmer day, tights & boots on a cold day. Lastly, add a chunky necklace and you are good to go!

Happy Fall!

X,

Haylee