Butternut Squash Ravioli and Pumps

I had an awesome date last night- I learned how to make butternut squash ravioli and 4 other sexy dishes, from scratch in a hot ass dress and pumps. Now even though I didn't know where I was being taken, I was hot just in case- the minor foot ache that goes with pumps were well worth it! Today's advice- be dressed with some effort for anything! For that quick run to the grocery store, put on some studs. Morning jog in the canyon with the dog?- skip the faded capris and stretched out sports bra. You never know when looking better can make the difference. It was very sexified to be mixing flour with my hands wearing a magenta skin tight dress; I'd like to think it made my food taste better...

Its winter... kinda.. at least here on the West Coast. While we can get away with wearing flip flops and a fresh pedi lacquered up in some Rescue polish, hot boots are a must. I found a couple pairs that will be nice to the pockets but hurt folks real good...



If you know anything about me (most of you don't, but stay tuned), you know I love Urban Outfitters. These are "Keaton" perforated peep toe booties by Sam Edelman, found right in the UO catalog and online. They retail for $188, which is great because this look is the ish right now. YSL has a pair I'm sure these were modeled after but $188 VS $1088 is a little more doable. Try a cute cushy oversized sweater or a crisp white tee paired up with a "boyfriend/ letterman" style sweater over some leggings for "winter" (its been like 80 degrees so gotta say "winter" while smirking) then recycle for spring with a cute above the knee dress.



When I pulled these, they were $79 at Victoriassecret.com- they are now on sale (check the site). I love the cognac ones- you can do tights and a skirt, skinny jeans and vest and then in spring, denim cutoffs or cuffed capris, bare legs and a fancy white t-shirt (think exaggerated sleeves or a cutout- something fancy, not just a wife beater).

You know what else I'm excited about?- Obama!!! I know everyone has seen the bootleg-esque t-shirts on every corner... try to erase those well-intended but poorly executed fashion tributes. I found the BEST Obama shirt (while it was on a hot man, who actually owns the line)that you might need. Its a smart Obama shirt- not the typical picture - EVERYONE HAS A SHIRT WITH A PICTURE!!! This shirt is a subtle reminder... go to www.welove44.com
Get one for your smoopie, 2 for your dad (cause you know he's gonna wanna give one to your granpa) and one for yourself. I might just build a boo around this shirt next post...

GObama & hot boots!

E. Orange