Memorial Day Outfit Ideas

It has been awhile since I've done one of these holiday outfit ideas posts, and since I had some extra time this evening, I thought why not do one for Memorial Day? So yeah...I hope y'all enjoy this. I still don't know what I'll be wearing, which is so typically me, but hopefully some of you will get some outfit ideas for this weekend. *smile*

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I adore this first outfit: white jeans, striped tee, red TOMs, red satchel, and adorable accessories. If it is one the cooler side for you this weekend, this might be the outfit for you. As you will be able to stay warm, yet look very summery & cute. I can see this outfit being perfect for a beach bonfire, or something like that. 

Memorial Day by bramblewoodfashion

Perhaps shorts are more your speed, why not try the above combination this weekend. Instead of the traditional red, white, and blue -- I just stuck with the red/coral shades with shades of brown/tan and a fun touch of animal print on the shoes. This outfit would look adorable for events that you might be just handing out with friends & family at a Memorial Day picnic. 

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For the girl who would rather a skirt, why not pull out your jean skirt this weekend and simply add red & nautical themed pieces. You will look cute, stylish, and patriotic. Of course, if will be playing sports/games this weekend, let me recommend that you switch out the wedges for some flats or red TOMs. 

Memorial Day by bramblewoodfashion

Perhaps you would rather dress-up this weekend, or you have a graduation/wedding to attend. Then pull out a cute colorful dress & add some classic (the sunnies, earrings, handbag) and fun accessories (like the statement necklace & bows for your hair). You could always switch out the flat sandals for some peep-toe pumps, wedges, or heeled sandals if you prefer.

Which of these looks are your favorite? 

Also, be sure to come visit Bramblewood Fashion on Memorial Day for a fun giveaway! 

Cooking in the Kitchen ❘❘ Susan's Cream Puffs (1956)

Over the past two evening's I've been baking cream puffs. I've been thinking about making these for only about, thirteen years. Tuesday evening I decided to take the plunge and just make them. Boy am I glad I did, as they are amazing! Just make sure to not over beat the batter, otherwise your puffs won't rise and they will be on the tough side. You want your puffs to be light and fluffy. Since my cream puffs were a huge success, I'm thinking about trying out more new recipes this summer, since I've always sticked with the same dessert/snack recipes for way too long. 

Susan's Cream Puffs

Makes 5 - 6 Large Puffs

From: Good Housekeeping Cook Book (1956)

1/2 Cup Water

1/4 Cup Butter

1/8 tsp Salt

1/2 Cup Flour

2 Eggs, Room Temperature

1. Start heating oven to 375 degrees F. Bring water, butter, and salt to a boil in saucepan. Add flour, all at once; then beat with a hand mixer over low heat until mixture leaves sides of pan and starts to forms compact balls.

2. Remove from heat; continue beating to cool mixture slightly -- about 2 minutes.

3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. After last egg has been added, beat until mixture has satinlike sheen.

4. Onto  greased baking sheet, drop 5 or 6 mounds of batter, 2" apart, swirling top of each mound. 

5. Bake until well browned and puffy -- about 50 minutes. Remove from oven; immediately cut 1 or 2 slits in side of each puff; return to oven for 10 minutes.

6. Cool on cake/cookie rack.

To serve: Split cream puff almost all the way around. Or slice off top of each.

Fill with: Whipped Cream; instant pudding & cool whip folded together; ice-cream; gelato; or/and strawberries. Set tops back on.

Top with powder sugar; hot fudge sauce; hot butterscotch sauce; crushed berries; or sliced peaches. 

What I'm Wearing | Classic Florals & Stripes for Spring

::What I'm Wearing::

Settee Roses Skirt By Odille -- Anthropologie (purchased in a blog sale) 

Striped Tee w/ Peter Pan Collar -- T.J.Maxx

Mustard Flats -- Old Navy

Belt -- Forever 21

Bow Drop Earrings -- Betsey Johnson

Hello lovelies! How are y'all doing this fine afternoon? Today I'm wearing a "new" Anthro skirt that I had purchased on Instagram from Chandra @ MoMoMod. The skirt arrived on Monday, but of course since I was still down with the flu, I didn't feel like trying it on or wearing it. I've been living in my sweatpants since Sunday morning, so it is charming to get back into cute clothes. If you know what I mean. *smile* Anyhow, I tried on the skirt last night, only to discovered the skirt as a bit too large in the waistline for me, but that was no problem for me because I could just add a pleat to the back. Easy peasy.

Now, don't be surprised if you see me wearing this skirt an awful lot in the coming days -- as this is one of my new favorite skirts! I also see me bring this skirt on all vacations & trips this year, because it goes with so many things in my wardrobe. 

This post is also going to be linked up with IFB's Project #95: Show Us Your Stripes, and Plane Pretty's Sunday Style.

Tips & Tricks on Refashioning Vintage Blouses from the Thrift Store

It seems that when ever I wear one of my refashioned blouses that I had cut the sleeves off, I always get questions on how I did it. So I thought why not make a whole post/video dedicated to the subject, that way when ever I get asked the question again I can just direct them this. 

Now, I did do a whole step-by-step tutorial complete with pictures on Practically Pink last summer. So if you are the type of person who prefers pictures over video, that will be perfect for you! Of course, you can look at that post for reference after watching the video too. *smile*

  

I suppose that I should mention that, you don't have to use just long sleeved blouses for this tutorial. You can use short sleeves, 3/4 sleeves, half sleeves, etc... What ever you have handy, or can find at your local thrift store will work. If you still have any questions, let me know in the comments below!

♥Bramblewood Fashion Questionnaire♥

Hello everyone! Thank you for all of the get well wishes y'all left in my last post! I'm feeling much better now, it turns out I had the 48hour flu and it has simply turned into a cold now. I can't wait to be able to get back to cooking & baking, 'cause when ever I get sick I tend to get the cooking bug and start dreaming about food. It is torture. Of course, I tend to dream about food a lot, I even remember memories & events by food. Anyone else like this?

Well, anyhow....I've put together a questionnaire that I would love for y'all to take. It won't take too long to answer, I promise. You can take it here.

30 for 30 Remix Challenge ❘❘ Day 29 & 30 (Update)

Hello lovelies! I won't be able to finish the last two days of the 30 for 30 remix challenge, as I came down sick late last night/early this morning with an awful sore throat & cold. It was fun doing the challenge, even if I picked the worst time to host it. What can I say? I seem to have a knack at doing that. Y'all will be able to link up your last two outfits in the linky below.