Speak My Languages

Halloween

2011-09-08T18:57:00.000-04:00

Planning a party? The second September 1st arrived I jumped at the chance to plan a Halloween Party (yes, super early). I'm finding the perfect things for my Wizard of Oz theme at http://www.halloweencostumes4u.com/. Check them outttttttt.

Recipe: The Yummiest Pizza

2011-04-08T14:55:00.000-04:00

I haven't posted anything having to do with food in a while, but I decided to make sure to do that a couple times a week, from now on. I have a rule when I go grocery shopping, to always make sure to grab pizza dough from the bakery. It's so versatile. Of course you can make your own dough, but why? You either need an expensive mixer or a ton of counter space to make a serious mess on and who really wants to clean all that after cooking?

So, last night I wanted to make something that would take less than twenty minutes to prepare and cook in less than ten. Whatever you want to call these, mini pizzas, pizza fold overs, pizza roll ups, Sarah's pizza.. they came out amazing! By the way, I am a huge believer in changing recipes to fit what you actually have on hand, or what you personally like, so by all means, change away.

Ingredients:

pizza dough (from your local pizza shop or the bakery section of your grocery store, it'll already be divided up so for this recipes you just need one.)
4 cloves of garlic give or take
2 cups of chopped flat leaf Italian parsley
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano (or Parmesan, just try to get the good stuff)
1 cup Ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella
1/4 cup Pine nuts
Extra virgin olive oil
2 medium tomatoes
salt
pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400 degress F.
2. In a food processor, add the parsley, garlic (roughly chopped), pine nuts, and Pecorino. Pulse it together while streaming in the olive oil until you get a 'pesto-like' consistency. (Pesto is traditionally made with basil, but I tend to use parsley because I just love it.) Stir in the Ricotta and 1/2 tsp of freshly ground black pepper and set aside.

3. Slice the two medium tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

4. Grease the sheet pan with either butter, margarine or olive oil (butter tends to work best).
5. Stretch out the pizza dough until it's roughly the size of your sheet pan. Don't worry about making it the exact size, just do the best you can. There are several videos on YouTube that can help.
6. Place the stretched out pizza dough onto the sheet pan and slice into 8 pieces.

7. Place about a tbsp of the pesto mixture onto each piece of dough and spread out evenly. Then place one slice of tomato on top of the pesto. Top the tomato with a sprinkling of Mozzarella cheese and fold over the dough to enclose the pizza.

8. Drizzle olive oil over the tops of each pizza and place sheet pan into the oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Each oven's temperature varies so make sure to keep an eye on these, they cook fast!

9. Let them cool for 5 minutes, then eat!! Some of them may open up while baking like mine did, but I found that they actually look better that way!

These are delicious and easy to throw together. Please make them your own and enjoy!

Love a floppy hat

2011-04-07T16:52:00.000-04:00

1. John Lewis Stripe Straw Floppy Hat
2. Tan Band Wheat Floppy Hat
3. Collection XIIX Crochet Floppy Straw Hat
4. Abstract Trim Floppy Hat

polyvore

Opening Ceremony Fall Lookbook

2011-04-07T13:07:00.000-04:00

OC's fall 2011 lookbook was all about colored tights, thick knits, and plaids..and I'm loving it.

Check out the entire lookbook shot by Theo Wenner here.

opening ceremony

Do you believe in magic?

2011-04-06T22:17:00.000-04:00

Magic Leopard Platform at Nasty Gal

I think we have finally reached the peak of the leopard craze.

nastygal

ME-OW

2011-04-06T13:04:00.000-04:00

Editorial: Hello Kitty
Glamour Spain
Model: Valerie van der Graaf

Are you inspired for spring?

fashion gone rogue

Litas on Tuesday

2011-04-05T15:05:00.000-04:00

nastygal

Daydreaming with Thakoon

2011-04-04T20:01:00.000-04:00

Feeling inspired by Thakoon's Spring 2011 collection..

style.com

In an alternate reality, I would where nothing but fabulous caftans, sheer dresses, and playful ivories and nudes.

Alex and Kate

2011-04-01T21:13:00.000-04:00

This is not another April Fool's Day joke, this photo of Kate Moss in the May issue of UK Harper's Bazaar, really is this amazing.
Okay.. so that was pretty lame and I've never been a huge fan of the legendary supermodel but this photo is just beyond any adjective I could possibly think to describe it. Moss is wearing a gorgeous organza Alexander McQueen from 2006. This is just one of the shots chosen to be part of the special double cover issue.

Clearly McQueen will rock forever.

tfs

Seeing stripes

2011-03-30T23:04:00.000-04:00

US Harper's Bazaar April 2011

tfs

I'm seriously going crazy over stripes this season and totally gushing over these colors!

Welcome to the Jungle

2011-03-30T21:08:00.000-04:00

nasty gal

Current Faves

2011-03-28T16:53:00.000-04:00

Dying over these..

Topshop's Leather Mini Laptop Case

Cooperative Grosgrain Oxford

Fashion Box by Antonio Mancinelli

topshop, urban outfitters

One scoop, or two?

2011-03-26T18:19:00.000-04:00

My new fav tee.. Available in a plethora of colors. Score.

Bamboo Scoop Top $38

nasty gal

Statement Piece

2011-03-26T17:39:00.000-04:00

Loving large and in charge statement jewelry for spring. Chunky long necklaces, huge cuffs, and studs 2" wide.

tfs

Love? Me too.

Make a statement with these super hot earrings from UO..

Bar and Stone Duster Earring $24

urban outfitters

Too good to be true

2011-03-24T15:32:00.000-04:00

The perfect hue of yellow mixed with the luscious feel of velvet draping down from your svelte waist to your dainty ankles? Oh no. I have found the maxi of all maxi's.

tfs

Anja Anja!

2011-03-24T12:19:00.000-04:00

Immaculée Séduction
Vogue Paris April 2011

tfs

H-O-T.

Tribute to Elizabeth

2011-03-23T16:56:00.000-04:00

"Now is the time for guts and guile"

Sorry my posts have been M.I.A. the last few days. Just moved into my new apartment and there has been so much to do! But when I heard Elizabeth Taylor passed away this morning time stopped for just a few moments and I knew I wanted to share and document my favorite photos of the legendary, brave, gorgeous and ever-inspiring woman that was she will always be remembered as.

she knows, more things, f ashions most wanted
all quotes by Elizabeth Taylor

Sky High.

2011-03-19T12:36:00.000-04:00

The Mercer Wedge Boot.
6.25" Heel.
'Nough said.

nasty gal

Modernizing the 70's

2011-03-18T13:29:00.000-04:00

I'm really loving the 'hippie chic-ness' that this season seems to be centered around. It's all about revamping the flower power decade and modernizing it to give it a fresh feeling. Long, flowy maxi's, braids for days and bandeau tops in updated prints are my kind of modern.

free people

Friday's Muse

2011-03-18T09:12:00.000-04:00

Inspiration to get you through the day.

'Sound of Silence'
Vogue China April 2011
Model: Arizona Muse

tfs

Cut. It. Out.

2011-03-17T21:56:00.000-04:00

nasty gal & urban outfitters

My kind of place

2011-03-16T21:27:00.000-04:00

The Children's place is fast becoming my go to baby store.
The 'I'm freaking adorable' look is definitely appropriate for my 3 month old.

I recently noticed he was limited in the 6-9 month clothing category and with the great spring sale going on at my new favorite hot spot (children's clothing stores become quite exciting when you become a parent), I couldn't resist picking up a few items for my little munchkin.

children's place

Too freakin' cute.

Tough Stuff

2011-03-16T12:24:00.001-04:00

Can the combat boot craze carry over to spring?

Dark, dirty and oh SO not the typical spring/summer look.. but then again..

Canvas Combat Boot $68

Jeffrey Campbell Slashed Combat Boot - Dark Brown $145

Nasty Gal (I know. I'm obsessed.)

You know these twists on the the fall mega-trend will perfectly balance out that flowy, floral print maxi..
Loving the idea, needing a pair!

And...the winner of the Cooperative Crossbody Pouch from UO is......
Brooke from muchadoaboutfashi0n!

Congrats!

Thank you everyone who participated! Can't wait for the next giveaway!

Have a fabulous Wednesday and please stop here to pick up a DISASTER RELIEF Red Circle Organic Tee.. they're $25 and $18 of that will be donated to the tsunami relief efforts in Japan, here..

Tops and Shops

2011-03-15T15:03:00.001-04:00

Tops...

Apricot Double Layer Lace Shell Top $70

Red Empire Line Sleeveless Blouse $45

Rust Broderie Lace Trim Vest $55

Coral Placket Front Grandad Shirt $70

topshop

And shops..

My Etsy shop, Speak My Designs is officially open! My items will always be displayed on the side of my blog, keeping you up to date on my latest listings!

The giveaway for the Cooperative Crossbody pouch bag is over tonight at 7pm EST! I will announce the winner tomorrow! Please make sure you included your email in a comment below the post!

Visit Dolls Factory for ways you can help Japan in their time of crisis..

Monday Inspiration

2011-03-14T15:35:00.001-04:00

Thought everyone might like a little inspiration for spring..so here are some hair and makeup looks from the Spring 2011 runway shows..enjoy!

Christian Dior

Chloé

Zac Posen

Rochas

Diane von Furstenberg

Giorgio Armani

Jil Sander

Erdem

Marc Jacobs

Christian Siriano

Rag & Bone

Julien Macdonald

tfs

Which is your favorite look?

My first few items are now listed on my Etsy store!
Take a look!