4th of July Fashion

The 4th of July is right around the corner! Will you be sporting red, white, and blue (RWB)?

If you are looking for a trendy RWB outfit we recommend:

Skirt - Pleasure Doing Business High Waist Band Miniskirt in Navy/White - $132

Top - Classic White Top or Wilt Slub Jersey Crop Tank - $29

Shoes - Pair with a nude wedge or metallic flats

Jewelry - Layer, layer, and layer! From string bracelets to bangles to necklaces, the more the merrier!

Stayed tuned for more RWB looks by the Ex-cessories gals!

Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing

Caesar salad is a menu staple that many love but few indulge in due to the heavy calorie count in the dressing.

We came across this recipe for a vegan caesar salad dressing - lighter in calories, not taste!

1/2 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup Vegan Parmesan cheeze
6 tbsp fresh lemon juice, or to taste
2 tbsp sunflower oil (or EVOO)
1 garlic scape (or 1 clove garlic)
1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup water

Directions: In a blender or food processor, add the lemon juice, water, and oil and blend/process until mixed well. Now add the rest of the ingredients and blend/process well. Scrape sides down as necessary. Blend/process until smooth. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Dressing will thicken up in the fridge and you can add more water to thin it out of necessary. Makes about 2/3 of a cup.

To find out how to complete this recipe, click here to see what creator/blogger Oh She Glows has to say.

Vintage Filigree Bracelet - $824

Ex-cessories.com Item Spotlight:

Everyone goes crazy for Vintage! So why not pick-up your own piece of vintage? This is a beautiful vintage amethyst bracelet that can be worn day or night with any outfit.

* Stamped 14KT white gold & platinum lady's combination cast & die struck amethyst and european-cut diamond vintage filigree design bracelet

* The bracelet is 7 inches in length

* The diamond is mounted in the center of the bracelet

* The two amethysts are mounted on each side of the center diamond

* Total appraised value - $1,500

* Click here to learn more about this bracelet.

5-minute granola

5-minutes is all you need to make this nutritious snack - how can you beat that?! Added bonus... this recipe is also raw and vegan.

(makes about 10-12 bars)

Ingredients:
Dry (use scant measurements):
1 & 3/4 C rolled oats
1 C crisp puffed brown rice cereal
1/4 C pumpkin seeds
1/4 C sunflower seeds
1/4 C chia seeds
1/4 C unsweetened coconut
1/8 C finely ground flaxseed

Wet (use generous measurements):
1/2 C brown rice syrup
1/3 C creamy peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions:
1. Add all the dry ingredients to a large bowl. Mix them together.

2. In a separate (microwave safe) bowl, mix together the wet ingredients, then microwave them for about 20 to 30 seconds. This will make it easier to mix and add to the dry ingredients since it’s really sticky!

3. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix! Keep mixing until the wet binding ingredients are as well distributed as possible. Put some muscle into it!

4. Then, put the mixture into a shallow pan and flatten it down. Done and done!

Click here to read more from the recipe creator fANNEtasticfood.

Go Team USA!

Team USA won an amazing game of soccer in the World Cup Games yesterday. They beat Algeria to advance to the round of 16 where they will face Ghana.

See what winning goal scoring Landon Donovan has to say below...

Go USA!

Kenneth Cole T-shirt store via Facebook

WWD reports, designer Kenneth Cole has opened an online t-shirt store via Facebook to raise money for the Oil Spill cleanup.

The funds will go to Awearness, the Kenneth Cole Foundation to support the Gulf initiative. The tee can be ordered in 12 different colors with different phrases printed on them, like "I Clean Up Well," and are priced at $35 each.

Click here to visit the Kenneth Cole Facebook page.

There is nothing better than fashion with a cause!

Bethenny's Frittata

We are absolutely loving Bethenny's (NYC Housewife and Skinnygirl Chef) "easy, impressive frittata"!

This recipe is easy, delicious, and healthy and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can also constantly mix-up this recipe by experimenting with different veggies.

Ingredients:

1 c of vegetables (your choice)
1 egg yellow
2 egg whites
1 T of feta or parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Place 1 c. of sauteed vegetables to small nonstick pan over medium heat. Use your favorite. Bethenny likes to use onions, spinach or zucchini or broccoli, and tomatoes. You can use pre-sauteed, roasted or steamed vegetables of your choice.
3. Add 1 egg yellow and 2 egg whites (beaten) with salt and pepper to vegetable mixture. Move mixture around until slightly solidified. transfer pan (with ovenproof handle) to oven.
4. Bake until fritatta is almost firm to the touch. sprinkle with feta or parmesan cheese (1 T) and bake until firm.
5. Voila!