Summer obsessions

This was meant to be a collage of just a few Summer essentials. As you can see, I got a little carried away. I have never been a fan of the color blue, and for the first time in my life, I am loving all things blue! Crazy... -kw

Summer obsessions by krstnwhtt featuring ribbon hair clips

Pretty in Periwinkle

This summer, periwinkle dresses are my obsession!!! I'd wear one of these to a summer wedding or even out to lunch with sis! -aw

Pretty in Periwinkle by ashlywhtt featuring an embroidery dress

J Kara shining dress
lordandtaylor.com

Embroidery dress
shopruche.com

Periwinkle dress
modcloth.com

Repetto blue suede flat
ssense.com

Station necklace
pinkmascara.com

Forever 21 nail polish
forever21.com

Kitsch tutti frutti hair ties
swell.com

Daily Beauty

I like to stick to a daily beauty uniform, if you will. Once I find a product I love, I will use it religiously. These are my favorite makeup and skincare items, all of which I give a big five stars! -kw

Beauty secrets by krstnwhtt featuring jack black

Pumpkin Cheesecake!

This is definitely more of a Fall/Winter dessert, but I am such a fan of both pumpkin and cheesecake so who cares!! This was my first attempt at a homemade cheesecake and I must say that this was a pretty easy recipe for a beginner to follow. This cheesecake is super delicious, especially if you add a chocolate bourbon sauce on top when serving. I used a pre made one from a local chocolate shop called Dude, Sweet. Mmm, bon appetit!

Pumpkin Cheesecake! (From thefoodchannel.com)

Ingredients-

• 12 ounces 

  Philadelphia cream cheese, room temperature
• 5/8 cups

  sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon

  finely grated lemon peel
• 3 large

  eggs, room temperature
• 8 ounces

  pure pumpkin
• 1/4 cup

  sour cream
• 1 tablespoons

  all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons

  vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon

  ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon

  ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon

  ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon

  ground cloves
  
  Pinch of salt
  
  Graham cracker crust
• Directions-

  
  

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and lemon peel within electric mixer until smooth.

  
  

  
  

  3. Add eggs, pumpkin, sour cream, flour, vanilla, spices and salt. Mix until smooth. 

  
  

  4. Pour mixture into crust and place on a baking sheet.

  
  

  
  

  5. Bake 2 hours.

  6. Take out of oven and let cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate in springform pan until cold, about 4 hours. Unmold, cover and chill.

Chain Headpiece Tutorial

Chain Headpiece Tutorial in 4 easy steps: What you will need: - 2 necklace chains with clasp closures - "O" rings - small pair of pliers - jewel or bead to embellish your headpiece with 1. Measure your head with the first chain. You don't want the chain to be too tight so make sure it has a little room for your head to breathe! 2. Use the clasp closure on the chain to secure the chain to fit the size of your head. 3. Measure the second chain from the top of your forehead to the back of your head. Secure the clasp closure to the back of the headpiece. Use a small pair of pliers to remove the excess chain and secure the front of the chain to the front of your headpiece. You may have to guess and check after you secure the chain together. 4. Use an "O" ring to secure a jewel or bead of your liking to the center of the front of the headpiece. You can add more chains or jewels to make the headpiece more elaborate. I love this look so much!

Shoe Alert!!!

I am dying over all the great shoes this Summer season! I am especially fond of the oxford and loafer styles. It is no secret that I love me some menswear-style shoes. -kw

Dreamy summer shoes by krstnwhtt featuring high heels

My Summer Obsession

I am shorts obsessed! Thankfully, I live in a climate that permits wearing them almost 7 months of the year. GOD BLESS TEXAS! Here are my perfect shorts looks for Summer!

Daisy daisy by krstnwhtt featuring leather shoes

Oh boy by krstnwhtt featuring lingerie bras