Met Gala 2014

My picks for Best Dressed at the Met Gala 

{CROP TOPS}

Emma Stone in Thakoon

Rihanna in Dolce and Gabbana

{BALL GOWNS}

Sarah Jessica Parker in Oscar de la Renta

Karolina Kurkova in Marchesa

{COUPLES}

Blake Lively in Gucci with Ryan Reynolds

Beyonce in Givenchy with Jay Z 

Who was your favorite of the night?

BCBG Max Azria 25th Anniversary Party

Last week BCBG Max Azria celebrated their 25th Anniversary at the Corporate Headquarters. We had a big party for all the employees with food trucks, a champagne toast, a pop-up shop, and retrospective exhibit on the last 25 years.

{step and repeat leading into the party}

{BCBG logo cake}

{popping champagne - cheers!}

{my co-worker Lindsay and I pretending we're models}

{a few of my BCBG Buying Department gals}

{Pop-Up Shop with 80% Off Runway Archive styles}

{Women's Wear Daily issue featuring BCBG Max Azria's 25th Anniversary}

{timeline of the last 25 years}

{BCBG Runway Moto Jackets}

{Runway workshop}

{All 25 Runway shows playing on iPads} 

{BCBG Runway Archive styles}

{celebrity red carpet gowns}

{the front left black gown with the plunging neckline was worn by Beyonce' in 2010}

{Herve Leger by Max Azria}

{obsessed with this peplum leather belt with zipper details}

{baseball caps + bandage dresses}

{BCBGeneration candy spread}

{photo booth - "Get that selfie on gurl!"}

Congrats BCBG!

Fave Drug Store Beauty Buys

{1}

Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15
I mix a little of this moisturizer with my foundation to create a good base for the rest of my makeup.

{2}
Essie Nail Polish
My Essie collection is out of control! I can't resist the punchy colors & quirky names. 

Some of my favorite colors for spring left to right: "fear or desire," "play date," and "find me an oasis."

{3}

Covergirl Lash Blast Fusion

I like the "brown black" color for a natural look on non-makeup-makeup days. See my full lash routine here.

{4}

Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue Lip Balm

I use "coral crave," which has a subtle color that works great as a layer under my lipstick. 

MC Squared x 4

Today marks the 4th anniversary of MC Squared! My blog has evolved a lot over the last 4 years, just as I have. Since starting this blog as a Junior at FSU, I have graduated college, followed my dream to move to Los Angeles and work in the fashion industry, and learned a lot of lessons along the way. My blog has provided me a creative outlet to share my passions and document my personal experiences. Thank you all for reading along and supporting my journey! 

I love looking back at old posts, so I've rounded up 4 of my favorites below...

{Flower Child}
leather skinnies, white v-back tee, and a headscarf 

{The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies}
a twist on the classic recipe I grew up baking with my Grandma

{Road Trip Adventure}
my dad and I drove across the country to start my new life in LA

{Living Room Decor}
mix of masculine & feminine for Greg and I's townhouse

Cheers to the next year of MC Squared!

MC-gram

{casual friday = all black...lace shorts & cozy sweater}

{dinner & drinks at Perch in downtown LA with two of my fave BCBG gals}

{current lunch craving: spinach, strawberries, blueberries, and walnut salad topped with garlic and basil flavored olive oil & balsamic vinegar that my mom always bring me from home}

{Zoey's new fave morning spot}

{crochet crop top, comfy cardigan, ripped jeans, and booties}

{avocado deviled eggs}

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Dark Chocolate Pistachio & Sea Salt Cookies

I came across a dark chocolate chip & pistachio cookie recipe on Pinterest (where else?) that inspired me to remix a recent favorite: chocolate chip cookies with sea salt. I used the same recipe, but simply substituted dark chocolate and added a cup of chopped pistachios. The end result was sinfully delicious. 

Ingredients:

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 sticks of butter

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

2 1/4 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 package of vanilla instant pudding

2 cups dark chocolate morsels

1 cup chopped pistachios

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°

In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt. Set aside.

In a stand mixer, cream together butter & sugars. Add eggs one a time. Add vanilla. 

Slowly pour flour mixture to combine with the butter/sugar mixture. 

Add pudding mix. Stir in dark chocolate and chopped pistachios. 

Spoon 1 inch balls onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes. 

Sprinkle with sea salt promptly after removing from oven. 

Enjoy!

Easy Weekend

Silk Stripe Dress - Joie (similar - on sale!)

Military Jacket - Zara (similar)

Brown Suede Booties - Dolce Vita

Cream Leather Fringe Crossbody - Joie (black version)

Brown Belt - Express