Five on Friday - Five Random Loves!

Happy Friday friends!! This week has felt ridiculously slow. And it was even a short week. Oh well, at least the weekend is here now. We have friends coming in late tonight and will be here through Monday evening so another short week for me next week.

I thought I'd share some random loves for Friday & keep it light.

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I may have mentioned this product before, I can't quite remember. It is a brightening mask. I love it, and it makes my face feel so smooth and hydrated. You leave it on for 10 minutes and then tissue off. I usually splash with cold water after I have tissued off. It does make your skin brighter in my opinion and this can be used several times a week.

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These joggers from Target are EVERYTHING. They are super comfy for lounging. The model has dressed them up with heels but that is just not my style. These are strictly for relaxing for me. I have mine on today and have paired them with this slouchy soft tee for working from home. 

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I am LOVING that our sweet friends are headed to Austin TONIGHT. They had a baby girl back in April so I am pretty sure this is their first weekend away. They are a fun couple and we so look forward to hosting them. 

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We are also checking out Salt Like BBQ this weekend while they are here. It is another main stay here in Austin, and I am excited to see how it measures up to Franklin's. Any of my readers tried it? We are headed there tomorrow for lunch.

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I am loving all the NYFW snaps I am seeing. Some of these shows are just beautiful. However, some...not so much...ahem...Kanye West. I think the fainting is HORRIBLE but the fact that the heels were collapsing under the models as they were walking the runway is quite comical. I can just imagine how mortified they felt. Being in NYFW itself is awesome, but to walk in a show where the quality of the products is lack luster....Lorddddd have mercy! I just can't. You can see the craziness here.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
xoxo,
Haley
 

Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler, All Pumpkin Errrythang!

So on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the most basic white girl ever, what do you rank? Raise your hand if you've already had a pumpkin spice latte. Raise 2 hands if you had it the first day it came out, and you had to have the secret email to get it. Just so you know, I'm raising 2 hands. No shame in my pumpkin spice loving game.

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And alllll the pumpkin loving girls said AMEN!

Today, I wanted to share with you a pumpkin pecan cobbler that I whipped up Monday night for my husband and I. It was really easy and tasted SO GOOD. I will say that the recipe called for it to cook for 40 minutes. I had to cook mine for a total of 1hr 15mins because the middle just wasn't setting. Regardless, it was worth the wait. 

I didn't take pictures through the process of making it. Mainly because I am the MESSIEST baker/cook & my kitchen is TINY. #apartmentliving But I did manage to get an end product photo before we totally devoured it. And by it, I mean our servings...not the whole cobbler. Let's be real here. I'm not that gluttonous.

Ingredients

1 cup + 3tbs all purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

3/4C granulated sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp cloves

1/2C pumpkin puree

1/4C milk

1/4C melted butter or vegetable oil (I used butter.)

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Topping Ingredients

1/2C granulated sugar

1/2C brown sugar (I used light brown.)

1/4C chopped pecans

1 1/2C HOT water

Preheat your oven to 350*.  In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, & spices. I whisked these together once all combined. In a smaller bowl, mix your pumpkin, milk, melted butter & vanilla. Once mixed well, combine with your dry ingredients to make a batter. Pour this into a greased 8in dish. I used a glass dish & sprayed with a baker's cooking spray that had flour in it. 

Once you have poured your batter in, you will start on your topping. Mix your sugar, brown sugar, & chopped pecans all together really well. Spread it over the top of the batter evenly. Now here is something that was strange to me....pour your 1 1/2C HOT water right over the top. You will not mix or touch it. Just pour slowly & pop it in the oven. 

The directions said to cook for 40mins but mine went well over that. Make sure the center sets up. You can check this by sticking in a knife in the center or toothpick. If it comes out clean, you are done baking. If it doesn't, leave it in for a little longer. I increased my time by 10 minutes that way it was easy to watch and see. 

So the hot water...well it creates almost like a caramel with all the sugar you poured on top that ends up sinking to the bottom of the cobbler. It. is. AWESOME.

You will let your pumpkin pecan cobbler cool for 5-10 minutes and then serve a la mode! This is a rich dessert but SO tasty!! It reheats well and is great for dessert leftovers. 

Sorry for the not so pretty picture but we were ready to dig in! Let me know if you make this yourself and your thoughts. What are your other favorite pumpkin or pumpkin spice dishes/drinks? The Fall months are arriving & I am so excited!

xoxo,

Haley

This recipe was adapted from here. 

Fall Bags

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful, long weekend. Was yours filled with football because mine was. Lord, it started Thursday night and didn't end until Monday night. That's a whole lotta football for just one weekend. Brian and I did manage to get away from the TV this weekend and explore around Austin. There is ALWAYS something to go see, try, or do.

We hit up the Oskar Blues that just opened up and took our pup. It was a tad warm but fun.

Shirt: Here // Bracelets: Here & Here & Here // Watch: Rolex, Similar // Sunglasses: Old, Similar

Monday we went coffee shop hopping. So fun and so yummy. September puts me into Fall mode something fierce. So give me all the yummy coffee drinks.

I rounded up a few Fall bags below that I think are worth the price. They are all under $250. Some even being under $100. I love a good cross body bag because it keeps my hands free, but sometimes you need a clutch or a bigger statement bag for your outfit so I included some of those as well. I also like to stick to neutral colors...why? Because then you can mix & match with ANY outfit. Have y'all bought any fall bags? Love to see what you've got!

Have a great Tuesday!!

xoxo,
Haley

Five on Friday // 5 Labor Day Sales

Happy Friday! Don't y'all love holiday weekends?? They're usually longer and there is ALWAYS a sale somewhere!! I thought I'd share some things that are currently on sale that you might want to snatch up this weekend.

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Nordstrom currently has up to 40% off Summer Clearance Sale. I was just looking through some of the handbags and there are PLENTY that you could still use in the Fall and Winter. Like this pretty. Classic yet edgy!

TWO.
Gap has 40% off your purchase with code 'SHINEON' valid until midnight tonight! This shirt. Give me all the stripes!! This would be so cute with boyfriend jeans & some booties.

THREE.
JCrew is offering 30% off your purchase of $200 or more OR 25% off your purchase of $125 or more. Online purchases only. Use code 'SHOPMORE'. This is good through Monday, 9/5. This corduroy mini is SO cute and would look amazing with some riding boots. The zippered back and button detail is amazing.

FOUR.
Old Navy....aka Old Trusty. They always have cute stuff at good price points. They have 50% off all jeans, tees, & dresses through Monday, 9/5. I love my Rockstar jeans in mid-rise. They suck you in in all the right places. AND they don't lose their shape or sag. I have a pair in my cart...for a whopping $17 dollars and some change...like seriously?!

Just. Add. Booties. Duh?! I have this same print dress but in sleeveless. It is SO cute. But I am really loving this one for when it gets cooler.

FIVE.
Over at Loft, they have BOGO 50% off. Yes please! This romper is just so pretty! I would wear this for date night or out with my girlfriends for cocktails. Add a heel and your legs will look KILLER.

That's a wrap for Friday! I hope y'all have an awesome last weekend of summer. What fun things are you getting in to?! Be sure to share your purchases too!

xoxo,
Haley