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Green Chef Meal Kit Subscription Review

Happy Monday everyone, I hope you all had a nice weekend. Today I’m kicking off the week with a fun at-home cooking post to get you feeling motivated for the week ahead. If you’re anything like me, you’re pretty basic in the kitchen. I’m talking same routine of tacos, then leftover tacos and then tacos once more before getting Chick-fil-a for the rest of the week. Well not anymore people! Because Green Chef has changed the cooking game!

I recently tried out the Green Chef meal kit subscription service in hopes of spicing things up in the kitchen without having to make a big trip to grocery store or wasting any extra ingredients, which always ends up happening since I’m only cooking for two. That is one of the best parts of Green Chef. They ship you all the ingredients already portioned out with the recipes attached and they offer new menus every week, so you won’t get bored. I started with the Keto Plan and I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed the cooking process since I’m never the one navigating the kitchen. Blake usually does all the cooking, so he was also super impressed with how delicious everything turned out considering I cooked it. Green Chef almost makes it impossible for you to fail though because they basically hand you everything and give you step-by-step instructions. Trust me, if I can do it, you can too and you’re talking to someone who once made raw shrimp fajitas with overcooked veggies. That was actually the point in which Blake decided to take over in the kitchen. LOL

I made the mushroom and barley carbonara and it turned out fantastic. I love how Green Chef makes the whole experience convenient and easy from choosing your meal plans online to having everything shipped right to your door ready to go. I also love the fact that all of the organic ingredients have no GMOs, toxic pesticides, irradiation, sewage sludge, antibiotics, growth hormones, or steroids. I can’t wait to cook my next Green Chef meal and try out their other meal plans (omnivore, carnivore, vegetarian, gluten-free, paleo, vegan, and keto). By using the link (http://bit.ly/hauteofftherackxgc) new customers will receive $40 of their first Green Chef box! 

All of my dinnerware and flatware is from Simplee Gourmet in New Orleans, LA.

Photos by: Aperture Photos

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Outdoor Entertainment Area For Spring

Hi everyone, I hope you all had a lovely weekend despite the nasty weather on Saturday. At least it will be sunny and beautiful for the rest of the week so I get to enjoy my new outdoor patio. Speaking of enjoying the outdoors, I’m so excited to finally share all of the details on my outdoor entertainment area for spring from World Market. Oh and lucky for you, all of my furniture is now 20% OFF + FREE shipping with code: SUNNY

 I’ve been looking for the perfect set of white washed wood furniture to put on my back patio and I absolutely fell in love with this set the minute I came across it in World Market. I especially love the matching coffee table too.

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Outfit: Gingham Print Dress <-SALE Alert! (also available in coral & tangerine) | Platform Wedges | Noho Laced Crossbody Bag |

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Diane Statment Earrings c/o Kendra Scott | Bracelets c/o Julie Vos

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Whitewash Sevilla Outdoor Patio Occasional Bench: Natural | Whitewash Sevilla Outdoor Patio Occasional Armchair: Natural  | Whitewash Sevilla Outdoor Occasional Coffee Table | Natural All Weather Wicker Samoa Outdoor Egg Chair | White and Pink Diamond Kilim Maliha Indoor Outdoor Rug | Large White Ceramic Sevilla Outdoor Planter |White Metal Marisol Outdoor Accent Table

I love incorporating bright colors into my home design with throw pillows because you can always change them out when you get tired of them!

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Gray Outdoor Throw Pillow | Orchid Woven Indoor Outdoor Throw Pillow | Gray Fringe Indoor Outdoor Lumbar Pillow | Pink Woven Triangle Indoor Outdoor Throw Pillow | Faux Cacti in Cement Pots Set of 3  | Faux Double Stalk Banana Tree

I love this using this floral pitcher as a vase both indoors and outdoors at my home!

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Wedding Wednesday: My Top 10 Wedding Shoes

Happy Wedding Wednesday everyone! Maybe I’m biased because I’m a shoe addict, but I don’t think you need to be married or engaged to know that wedding shoe shopping goes right up there next to wedding dress shopping! In fact, for some, it might even beat out dress shopping! Before you call me crazy, hear me out….1) Who doesn’t drool over stunning embellished wedding shoes! 2) It doesn’t matter how much you’ve been dieting or working out, you’re still always be the same shoe size. 4) They make great shelf decor in your closet. 3) Last but not least, you can’t re-wear your wedding gown to a special event, but you can always re-wear your wedding shoes!

Now that you understand my love for shoes, today I’m sharing my top 10 pairs of wedding shoes. I obviously didn’t wear all of the shoes featured in today’s post to my wedding ceremonies, but I did find opportunities to wear them to our wedding parties and showers. Also, some of them might just be sitting pretty on my shoe shelves still waiting to be worn because I’m ridiculous like that. LOL

I’ll start by showing you my absolute top favorite shoe that I wore to my New Orleans family wedding ceremony.

  1. The Badgley Mischka Selena Strappy Sandal! These heels sit right at the top of my list because I love the embellished jewel details. Also the criss cross straps and the height of the heel could flatter anyone’s legs and feet. People warned me that they snag the inside of your dress, but who cares about the inside of the dress. No one even sees that! You just have to be careful while you’re walking though so that you don’t trip if the dress gets caught. I didn’t have any problems though!

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2) The Nude Ankle Strap Heel | Secondly, I highly recommend getting a pair of nude ankle strap heels and not just for weddings, but just for life in general. I have gotten such a good use out of my nude ankle strap heels that I buy a fresh new pair every year because I know I’ll wear them to the ground! See the full post here—>Engagement Party Ideas 

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3) The Tampa Heel | This shoe is perfect for everyone who loved the first pair I listed minus a half inch and a little less strap action. It’s equally as beautiful as the first pair, but slightly less expensive.

4) The Cara Crystal Embellished Flat Sandal  | This jeweled sandal is great for tall brides who don’t need the extra and height and would rather be comfortable all day long. Also, it’s perfect for beach weddings or for brides to change into after the ceremony.

5) The Badgley Mischka Katrina | The Katrina heel was made for the boho bride with it’s intricate sparkling rhinestones, dangling bead details and the lace-up tassel tie closure. I wore these shoes with a boho cape dress for my “day after” photos and also while in Cabo. See the full post here—> 3 Tips for Choosing Wedding Bands

6) The Annette Feather Heels | I’m not gonna lie… these are some pretty “fly” shoes! These show stopping feather heels were made for the bride who wants to make a statement at her wedding. Plus they’re super cute for other occasions besides weddings. You don’t need to be a bride to rock these killer heels!

7) The Florence Embellished Bow Pump | Have you ever seen a more dainty and feminine shoe? These sheer embellished pumps by Bella Belle are the essence of bridal shoe beauty.

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 8) The Tess Peep Toe Sandal | That’s right… blue soled shoes! Have you ever seen a more adorable way to incorporate “something blue” into your wedding day.

9) The Bridal Bootie | No, not that kind of booty! I’m talking about sheer peep toe booties for the edgy bride. I didn’t get this style for myself, but I know a few gal who could really rock these!

10) The Day After Shoe | Believe me when I say that after a full day in heels and night of crazy partying and dancing, your feet are going to be sore as hell! In fact, my whole body was sore from dancing! However, tired feet won’t stop you from wanting to continue celebrating with your friends at your farewell brunch or trying to make it through the airport to your honeymoon. So make sure to invest in some comfy shoes that you will get you through the next day even if that just means a pair of slippers at the hotel!

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1. Gigi Crystal Pointy Toe Flat | 2. Crystal Embellished Sandal | 3. Baldwin Ankle Strap Sandal | 4. Odelia | 5. Florence Embellished Bow Sandal | 6. Yaro Ankle Strap Sandal  | 7. Ivanna Ankle Strap Sandal | 8. Ever After Embellished Sandal | 9. Thamar Embellished Sandal

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Everyday Slip-Ons For Spring

Hi everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful Easter. We had the most beautiful weather over the weekend in Louisiana so we spent most of our Easter holiday doing casual outdoor activities like boiling crawfish and barbecuing.

Today I’ve partnered with Born Shoes to share my new casual, everyday slip-ons for spring. I just can’t get enough of these nude slip-on mules because not only are they comfortable and breathable, but they’re also super cute too. The perforated woven detail puts them right on trend for this season and the nude color goes with everything. However, I also love the blush color too and as well as this knit fabric sneaker by Born Footwear that is equally as comfortable as the Cameo.

I paired my Born Cameo mules with some high waist ankle jeans and tie front top for a cute transitional look into spring, but I also like wearing them with boyfriend jeans and cutoff shorts. How would you style these nude mules?

I’ve been carrying my Barrington Gifts St. Anne tote a lot lately because I’ve been trying to work on my laptop outdoors at coffee shops and cafes as much as I can while the spring weather is so beautiful.

Get ready to see this perforated mule trend everywhere!

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Outfit: AG High Waist Ankle Jeans — wearing sz 26 (also available here) | Exact Tie Front Top — sold out (similar here & here) | Cameo Slip-Ons c/o Born Shoes | St. Anne Monogram Tote c/o Barrington Gifts | Ray-Ban 51mm Sunglasses 

Jewelry: Bracelets c/o Julie Vos | Mini Horn Necklace c/o Lola James

This post is in partnership with Born Shoes, a brand I love. All opinions and selections here are my own. Thank you for supporting the affiliate posts who make this blog possible.