March 2011 / Organized Mess

Sequins

3.28.2011

(Wet Seal Tunic, Xhileration Jeggings, Maurices Heels, Kohls Scarf)

I love clothes with anything bright or shimmery like glitter or sequins. I have had this shirt in my closet for years and I have only worn it one or two times and I decided it would be a fun shirt to mix with some more casual pieces. I also found some sequined pieces I would love to mix up as well. Sorry for ther fuzzy pictures, my Nikon's battery had died so I had to use my regular digital camera.

Tank: Alice and Olivia $495

Oxford Flats: Forever 21 $25

T-Shirt: Chloe $2,005

Hat: Eugenia Kim Hat: $419

Shorts: Cynthia Rowley $325

3.27.2011

For my sister's 12th birthday party I wanted to make a dessert. At birthday parties there's always so much cake and ice cream so I was trying to stay away from the idea of cupcakes, brownies or cookies. Then I also realized that there might not be any room left for a different dessert after eating cake and ice cream. So I opted for mini lemon tarts. A fun little treat I could serve during the appetizers. I added cool whip on them after they were done. I probably would've chosen whipped cream instead but cool whip was a good alternative. I tripled this recipe because I thought I would need more but then I realized that I would've had enough. It makes more than what you would think.

Lemon Tart Recipe modified from here

Ingredients: 4 eggs, beaten

2/3 Cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice (add an extra 1/3 cup for a stronger lemon taste)

2 tablesoons sour cream (I recomend only adding 1)

1/2 Cup Confectioners Sugar

6 frozen mini tart shells (I got about 30 super mini shells)

Whipped Cream or Cool Whip (Optional)

Directions:
Heat Oven to 325 Degrees.
Mix eggs, lemon juice, sour cream and sugar.
Spoon mixture into tart shells.
Cook for 15-18 minutes (mine were done after 10 minutes)

3.25.2011

(Shirt: JCPenny $1.99 SALE, Xhileration Jeggings: Target $4.98 SALE, Xhileration Shoes: Target)

As soon as I saw this shirt on sale at JCPenny's I knew I had to get it. Plaid, flanel and STUDS? Umm. Yes please. $1.99? Yes please! Haha. On another note, I had another day of drivers ed and I actually parallel parked in the city, something I never thought I would be able to do. I also drove on the highway with my mother earlier. Something else I thought I would never be able to do. How old were all of you when you learned to drive? I always swore that when I was 16 I would learn to drive right away, now I'm almost 18 and I am just learning. Haha.

3.24.2011

Sometimes I get a really bad craving for chocolate.

Sometimes that craving comes in the form of a milkshake or frosty.

Sometimes Derek comes over and takes me to Wendy's because of that craving.

Sometimes it's our 1 year, 11 month anniversary and I can't believe it will be two years in April.

Sometimes we go back to my house and play scrabble and take cheesy pictures.

And sometimes I realize how much I care about Derek and what a wonderful person he is.

3.23.2011

Cooking is a new hobby of mine, I just started to cook for the first time only a few weeks ago. I was always into baking but I never thought I would love cooking as much as I do. I love making creative meals for my family and I found THIS recipe on yahoo. I made it on the first day of Spring, perfect timing for a dish like this.

Spring Bottoms

3.21.2011

The other day when I went shopping with my friends I noticed tons of new spring trends when it came to shorts, pants and skirts. I'm so excited to try out a few of these things! What about you? Will you be sticking with denim shorts or will you be trying something new this season as well? If what, which thing are you most excited about? I'm really excited about the dressy shorts and maxi skirts.

1. Colored Shorts TopShop $75

2. Silk Shorts TopShop $100

3. Vintage Style Shorts Modcloth $198

4. Pinstripe Shorts Republic $32

5. Scalloped Edged Shorts Miss Selfridge $58

6. Leather Shorts Jitrois $2,275

1. Pleated Maxi Skirt Jovonna $105

2. Chiffon Maxi Skirt Rag Bone $395

3. Brown Leather Skirt Chloe $1,700

4. Florals/Zipper Detailed Skirt Forever 21 $24

1. Slouchy High Waisted Trouser Miss Selfridge $61

2. Cropped Trouser Apiece Apart $214

3. Wide Leg Trouser TopShop $76

And, I want to thank you to all of my wonderful followers! This blog has been growing so quickly and your support has meant the world to me. I'm hoping to do a giveaway around 300 followers but for now, to celebrate the 250 followers I now have I would like to do a video blog! The last few months I have recieved numerous questions through emails and comments about fashion, me and Derek, makeup and other little things. So...I am planning on doing a VIDEO blog. Answering your questions. :) So, ask me any question that you want and I will be answering via video in the next week or so. Whenever I feel that I have enough questions to answer I will get this recorded. Feel free to leave questions in a comment or e-mail me (beyondxxflowers@yahoo.com) or tweet me (@c_elizabeth93). I'm looking forward to this. :)

<3Chelsea Elizabeth

3.20.2011

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend filled with wonderful weather. This weekend I went out shopping with two of my best friends, and then we went to Rita's! (Mango gelatis are where it's at). And today I hung out with Derek who spent the first two days of the weekend in Pittsburgh. I was so thankful for the increase in temperature these last few days, but unfortunantly it will be dropping this week back into the 40's. Despite the weather dropping again, I am also thankful that today was the first day of Spring! So many exciting things will be happening this season, my birthday and graduation! Here are a few things currently putting me in a good mood.

Two new magazines to read.

More love between these two crazy animals.

This large iced coffee I had gotten at Dunkin Donuts for just 99 cents.

3.18.2011

Today was such a beautiful day! I was in love with the 75 degree weather. My mom and I celebrated with a trip to Red Robin and then starbucks! I didn't know what to expect so I stuck to jeans, flats and a t-shirt but now I wish I would've worn something a little more "Spring-y" for the day. For the start of Spring I love transitioning darker brown colors with light pieces like, floral sundresses.

Dress: Rebecca Taylor $385

Shoes: The Sidewalk Wedge $215

Belt: IP Collection $185

Jacket: Juicy Couture

Braided Bracelet: Amazon $14

Bracelet: Catherine Canino $181

3.17.2011

In honor of St. Patrick's day I decided to make an Irish dessert a few days ago. I wasn't planning on necessarily making the dessert green but when I stumbled upon THIS recipe I knew I had to make it. I love pistachio flavored anything so i was excited to make this. Ecspecially the pistachio icing. I adapted it from this recipe.

Ingredients:

1 Package of White Cake Mix
2 Small Boxes of Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix
3 eggs
1 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 Cup Ginger Ale
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Cup of Walnuts
1 1/4 Cups of Milk
1 Container of Cool Whip
Green sprinkles (if desired)

Directions:

Combine cake mix, 1 of the pudding mix, eggs, oil, ginger ale, vanilla and nuts in a large bowl and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Grease a pan, bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
Allow the cake to cool immediately.
For the frosting, make pudding as described in box but only use 1 1/4 cups of milk.
Allow the pudding to thicken and then fold in the cool whip.
Frost, decorate and enjoy!

This cake is so fast and easy to make, I hope anyone that tries it enjoys it. I will catch up with all of you this weekend. I've been fighting migraines all week long so I need to get to bed. Luckily, it's supposed to be nice out the next few days. Who else can't wait for the spring weather!?

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3.16.2011

Today it was still chilly out, but a bit warmer than usual. I'm so excited for spring weather but I'm trying to cram as many winter pieces in as I can before spring officially starts. I've had this skirt sitting in my dresser for the whole season. I always have a tough time pairing skirts with other pieces but I finally found an outfit I loved that allowed me to mix up patterns. Tomorrow is St. Patricks Day! Don't forget to wear your green. :)

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3.15.2011

Christian Dior

I am really loving the coral and teals coming around for the spring, but I also love the bright yellows and oranges of Spring and Summer. I got to visit the "King of Prussia" mall last weekend for the first time and I noticed a lot of bright colors in accesories and in clothing. Seeing these colors, I'm getting more excited to swap my black and brown winter clothes for bright rompers and sundresses.

Isabel Marant, Proenza Schouler, Burberry, Jonathon Saunders, Topshop, Wizard, Steven Alan, XOXO

3.14.2011

My grandmother had given us a bunch of her old clothes to get rid of or to keep if my mom wanted any of them. My mom found this sweater in the pile and knew I would love it so she gave it to me. She knows I have an obsession with thrifted and vintage pieces, plus- I love the feeling of wearing an oversized sweater. I decided to wear this with oxford flats and my great-grandmothers necklace to try and make this look a bit more to strengthen this throwback look. Oh! And I guest posted for the first time ever at Drifts Into Randomness and you can check out my post on Spring trends HERE.

VINTAGE SWEATER AND NECKLACE | FOREVER 21 SHORTS | TARGET OXFORD FLATS

Organized Mess

SLIDER

Sequins

3.28.2011

Mini Lemon Tarts

3.27.2011

Studs and Plaid

3.25.2011

Sometimes

3.24.2011

Garlic Asparagus Pasta with Lemon Cream

3.23.2011

Spring Bottoms

3.21.2011

Happiness

3.20.2011

The Start of Spring

3.18.2011

St. Patrick's Day

3.17.2011

Florals and Lace

3.16.2011

Spring Brights

3.15.2011

Vintage Sweater

3.14.2011