Do You Juice? & Fashion Forward Wednesday

Good afternoon everyone! Hope you all are having a fabulous hump day! Let me tell you, it has been raining like crazy all day here. So naturally, my hair is a disaster. But anyway welcome to "Fashion Forward Wednesday". So how have you been keeping your New Years Resolutions?? Well, so far I have been doing great! Usually eating healthy gets old for me, but this time around I have come up with different combinations and such that just mix it up and give me all the flavors I desire. I have several more days left in my holiday break, which I am trying to relax as much as I can before it's back to the school grind. Today has been so relaxing and quiet, I just love this cold and rainy weather. I just curled up on the couch with 6oz of Naked Green Machine Juice, fresh celery and a Laughing Cow Strawberry Cream Cheese Wedge with a stack of cookbooks to accompany me. I have a questions for all of you that you can answer in the comments! It would be great help: Do you juice?? If so, what high-quality juicer do you recommend?

What cookbooks am I reading, you may ask?

Homemade: Irresistible recipes for every occasion by Clodagh McKenna

Barefoot Contessa Foolproof by Ina Garten

Celebrate by Pippa Middleton

I have read these books numerous times, I just can't get enough!

Now, on to Fashion Forward Wednesday!

Today I am wearing a tight-fitted dress that unfortunately did not flatter the few pounds I gained during the holiday season. But it was an easy fix! I went straight for my handy dandy long black coat with quarter-length sleeves that can cover up just what you want it to. I wear this coat way too much, people probably wonder if I have more than one and the answer is...NOPE. But anyway I paired this dress with leggings to cover my pale winter legs and to keep warm, of course. Let me apologize for the quality of the photos. I am definitely working on that :) So here we go top to bottom:

Earrings: Kate Spade (several months ago)

Necklace: Roberto Coin

Dress: Calvin Klein (mine is hemmed to make it shorter--since I'm so short! & without the belt)

Coat: Old Navy (several years ago)

Watch: Michael Kors

Bag: Michael Kors

Leggings: LuLu Lemon

Boots: Steve Madden (a year ago)

Nail Polish: Deborah Lippmann

& one more thing. I know you cannot smell me through the computer but let me tell you, I smell INCREDIBLE all thanks to ANGE OU DEMON LE SECRET by Givenchy. I have sprayed it everywhere in my house and car (should I not reveal that?)

Until next time, 

stay happy and sassy!

New Years Day Fashion

So, I decided today that I will start blogging more about fashion, one of my favorite things. I feel as though plus sized women don't feel that they can look fashionable because they feel like there are limitations to what they can and can't wear. I am plus-sized (working on slimming down at the moment though) and LOVE LOVE LOVE fashion. I have a bad obsession with all things couture. So anyway, I decided to post my outfit for today. I am not where I want to be with my body, but you know what? It's fixable with hard work and dedication which I have proven to have before. But anyway, here is what I am wearing today, I hope it inspires some of you that feel insecure in your body that you don't have to be a size 0 to look fashionable or stylish! Today I am wearing something casual because it is a day spent with family and watching football, of course. I will link to everything I'm wearing (some I cannot find because I got them awhile ago). Happy New Year everyone! Hope you have a blessed day close to family and friends with fabulous champagne and munchies!

White tee: J. Crew 

Mustard Cardigan: Tabitha from Anthropologie (purchased over 2 years ago) 

Pants: INC

Scarf: Anthropologie (purchased over 2 years ago)

Earrings: Kendra Scott

Watch: Michael Kors

Bangle: Kate Spade

Bracelet: David Yurman (several years old)

Shoes: Michael Kors (several years old)

Well, that's what I wore today to all of the New Years festivities. Now, I'm sitting by the fire going through cookbooks--my favorite thing to do. I'll show you the slippers I'm rockin' at the moment:

These amazing slippers are comfy and all things fabulous at the same time!

Neiman Marcus, Derek Lam @ Target

P.S. I'm working on the camera situation at the moment ;) so hopefully my pics will be a lot more fabulous soon enough!

Happy New Year, foodies and fashionistas!

OKA b. Ballet Flats Review & Giveaway--CLOSED

Hello everyone! WOW! It has been too long! I have been busy with taking finals and just wrapping up the fall semester. But anyway, I have a treat for you! I was generously sent a pair of OKA b. ballet flats to review them. I was like “okay! This is awesome!” So I received them and put them on and wasn’t expecting much but O-M-G, let me tell you! They are like walking in marshmallows—not even kidding! I wore them all day while MOVING out of my apartment, yes ladies—MOVING and no yucky blisters (not too fond of that word, my apologies) or anything, just pure comfort and support! These shoes scream "LET'S TRAVEL IN COMFORT". I will be doing lots of traveling over the Holiday break and these will most definitely be my "go-to" travel shoe! And...they come in an awesome box that is collapsable! I paired my Florence ballet fats in Orchid with black leggings and an oversized white cable knit sweater! PERFECTION! My next purchase will most certainly be the Taylor in Kelly Green!

Let me tell you a little bit more about OKA b.! OKA b. is one of the leading U.S. manufacturers of eco-chic and recyclable footwear. These fabulous shoes are made right here at home—in Buford, GA, which makes it even more amazing! The ballet flat collection is bacteria resistant, durable, washable, and 100% non-slip (trust me there!). Okay everyone, hold on to your seats this is one of the best parts; OKA b. ballet flats retail for less than $50—not kidding. To wrap this post up, OKA b. has teamed up with Moccasins & Macarons to put on a giveaway. They are kindly giving away a pair of these fabulous, eco-friendly, non-slip ballet flats to one lucky reader!

Now, on to what you all have been waiting for...THE GIVEAWAY! The Giveaway will start at 2:00pm, December 18th and run through December 19th 11:59 PM CST unless noted otherwise. GOOD LUCK!

To Enter--

Mandatory:

1. Follow Moccasins & Macarons via Google Friend Connect

2.  Visit OKA b. and then comment what style and size of ballet flats you would like.

Extra Entries:

1. Follow Moccasins & Macarons & OKA b. on Facebook

2. Follow me on Twitter & Instagram

(leave an ADDITIONAL comment for EACH thing you do)

(You can have up to 3 total entries aka 3 comments)

the winner will be chosen randomly via a random number generator, OKA b. is sponsoring this giveaway but my opinions are my own. This is opened to US residents only.

THE WINNER IS:

Natalie S. 

Congratulations!

Please contact me within 48 hours with your shipping information.