My 1st Dinner Party!

Good Afternoon!

I'm throwing my first EVER Dinner party this Sunday and I'm CRAZY excited about this! I mean why not? A few close friends- old and new, gathering around drinking holiday drinks, dancing and just talking. Sounds relaxing! I made it a Potluck Dinner party meaning everyone who comes cooks something and bring it to the party to share. Sharing is caring! I, of course will be cooking a three course meal, I think, for everyone.

Here is what I think will most likely be on the menu. Im still thinking and still brainstorming, but this is what I have so far...

Drinks
Gluwein= A German spiced wine that you can make at home, which is boiled on the stove. It consists of dry red wine, orange slices, nutmeg, cinnamon, whole cloves and sugar! Perfect Holiday drink!

Blueberry Sparkling Juice

Thai Tea= I found some in the store and its so easy to make. It comes in powder form. Boil water, pour a little bit into your coffee mug, put some of the thai tea mix in there, fill with ice and add vanilla soy milk! ( I've been drinking this nonstop all week! So good!)

Appetizers
Homemade Guacamole Dip with White Corn Tortilla Chips
Brie Cheese and Crackers

Salad
Garden Salad with Tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese and topped with Spinach and Feta Cheese Dressing

Main Course
Baked Tilapia topped with Garlic Butter Sauce and Steamed Asparagus. I need one more side to make it more balanced! and maybe I'll add an orange garnish for prettyness?

Dessert
I'm thinking of buying a fruit tart from Whole Foods! Have ya'll tryed it? Its amazing!!

For those of you who don't know me, I have been teaching myself how to cook for almost 2 years now. To say that I am throwing a dinner party and showcasing what I can do, really shows a lot. I never really cooked COOKED for somebody but these are dishes that I have cooked for myself and they are truly delicious! I get really shy when cooking for people but I think this dinner party will be a success because I do feel comfortable  with the meals I plan on cooking! I made the Guacamole dip and Gluwein for the first time earlier this week and was all excited telling my mom and sister( who are the best chefs I know!) and they were so proud. Im happy,proud and ultimately surprised because they came out really good and do taste delicious! I hope the others will enjoy it too! I'll try to take some really good photos of the party guests and food!

Au Revoir!

Lesly

Three is a magic number

I grew up on Schoolhouse Rock and it seriously gave me more interest in learning, especially in math because i HATED math.  This song is so beautiful and I love this video. I love how the illustrations are so simple but yet effective. I miss when cartoons were made the old fashioned way in pen and paper. It's sad technology has taken over everything and cartoons just aren't the same anymore. Hopefully you'll enjoy this video as much as I do!



xo Lesly

CLOG CRAZY!

Bonjour!

I dont know if you guys are on this new rapidly growing clog shoe trend...At first I wasn't too sure about the style because i felt it would be super noisy, unflattering and honestly, kind of ugly. I still think they are ugly, but now they are somewhat interesting. Ever since Olivia featured them in a post earlier this year, I was like okay..It's looking a little better. There is some hope. A friend of mine actually asked me to write a clog only post. By going through websites trying to find some dope ones, I actually fell in love with them. Of course I fell in love with the nontraditional type because i still think the traditional clogs are pretty hideous...but for the nontraditional ones, i can grow to love them... I personally will not buy a pair because i think even though I have long legs that these clogs will make my legs look a little stubby and probably make my hips look wider than they are. NO thanks! I do have an appreciation for people who can pull them off though...Kudos! Here are few of cool ones I found...

These clogs are beautiful! Fur, studs, and leather straps! A lot is going on but it somehow flows together. These wouldn't look like actual clogs with jeans on but rather an awesome boot. It would even be cute showing with a super feminine dress maybe with a military inspired jacket!

Bertie Dana Fur Clog $ 160.08(asos)

If I did wear clogs, these would most definitely be a pair I would buy in a heart beat! I've always loved Tribal/Azteca types of styles on  any item of clothing. I love that these are clogs/ platforms/ slingbacks with metal-tribal detailing....LOVE the combo! The heel is a higher than the usual clog and i love that! If these were cheaper, I would buy these today!

Dune Mandi Clog Mules $ 143. 23(Asos)

Traditional suede clogs mixed with a little fur around the ankle, low heel. Considering these are UGGS (gross.) I'm assuming they are well made and crazy warm! This is probably the cutest thing UGGS has ever made.

Ugg Lynnea Clog Suede $337.00(asos)

My ultimate favorite clogshoe! I've never seen a shoe that looks like this. Its a mixed between a clog and an ankle bootie, and look, more fur is involved! Obviously the fall is and will always be fur obsessed. I love the army green greige color of them too! These clogs are just all around dope and would definitely shell out $290 for them to be a part of my life!

Fur Cuff $290.00 (Topshop)

Bisou Bisou!

Lesly

Photos courtesy of Asos.com, Topshop.com

New Posts and Updates coming soon!

Hey World!

Sorry I've been slacking lately on this blog... I didn't realize I had so many readers up until about a few seconds ago. I just saw I had 53 views today! WOW! I'm ecstatic that have readers outside of the U.S.(which makes up the majority), including Brazil, Belgium and Russia! I cannot believe it!! My heart is fluttering just thinking about it.....All three countries are places I would love to visit in the future, for internships,for fun, and for knowledge of different cultures.  I did not even realize that many people were even reading this blog, especially amazing people from across the world.. So on that note, I will, I promise PROMISE no matter how busy I am or how crazy school gets or how many photo shoots I'm helping out on, I will find time for this blog and for you guys. I will write and write until can't anymore, and then write some more. I'll update often. So this blog is not extinct or done for. Lesly is still here and still alive and will keep this blog updated! I'm also thinking about adding on to this blog making it more of a cultural blog involving the three loves of my life- fashion, food, and music...What do you guys think???

I also finally gave into Twitter so feel free to follow me... www.twitter.com/LeslyNeutron

Be back soon!
Lesly

8 Items for Summer Fun!!!!!!

Items going left to right: Stripe long-sleeve tee forever21.com, Karen Walker Sun Gods sunglasses eyegoodies.com, denim biker jacket gap.com,Camo Turf Cargo Pants forever21.com, Jeffrey Campbell clog wedges freepeople.com, Charlie Platform Clog Jeffrey Campbell freepeople.com, Proenza Schouler PS1 Large Bag lagarconne.com, Boyfriends Fatigue Jacket jcrew.com.

I've been dreaming of including some of these items in my summer wardrobe. Hope you find something you like and would want to buy because I have my eye on those Jeffrey Campbell platform shoes.

Peace & Love LivvyV.

Men Style Advice

Hey world!
 I have been slacking on this blog. Olivia and I have been hanging out when I go back home to visit in New Orleans. We came up with this idea to make this a picture only blog. We think it's too much to actually write things and that our readers would rather see visuals more than words. What do you guys think?

So I recieved a question about a month ago from a fellow friend in Louisiana.

Lesly,
I am not the skinniest boy in the world,but I have a little pudge. How can I camouflage this while also looking stylish?
-Thomas

Hey Thomas!
I suggest that you wear vertical stripes. This creates the illusion that you are skinnier plus it camouflages your pudge. Also any other type of prints would do the same thing, just make sure they are not oversized, more subtle and tinier prints. Try the art of Layering!  This helps camouflage also. If you are wearing a V neck(great for a illusion of making you look skinnier, add on a structured vest or a lightweight jacket(bomber style would be great). I suggest not wearing skinny jeans either. Skinny jeans are worn but everybody, but sadly are not made for everybody. If you have love handles or hips, it will emphasize both of them in an unflattering way. If you do do skinny, I suggest a higher rise or more of a bootcut type of skinny., BTW bootcut is flattering on anyone including girls. Try it in a better brand too to get the most for your buck. Investing in jeans is great investment because they last a long time and the better quality the better they will look on you. Just doing these things alone would shave off 10 lbs of you.

Let me know if you have any other questions!
-Lesly

Today is meant to be fun!

Hey all!

I got out of class an hour ago and I have the day to seize! Usually I'm super tired after class and pass out for 9 hours and then do more school work. But not today! The weather is kind of warming up(61 degrees is way better than 28 with snow!)...

Long story short, I'm going thrifting today at Last Chance Thrift Store in Atlanta and there is a 50% sale off of EVERYTHING! Yes, you heard me, EVERYTHING! I always say that I will make it to somebody's half off sale one day but it never ends up happening. I'll post my (hopefully amazing) treasures and finds on what I find. I will also be selling some clothes on Ebay soon, including a dope ass leather jacket and two Cosby sweaters!  Today  I am mainly looking for dresses- colorful,beautifully ugly,plain,etc! I just need more dresses in my closet!  I need more dresses to wear! I used to have alot but they mysteriously have disappeared.I realized I spend way too much time buying skirts and shoes. I need dresses that I can throw on and can look instantly amazing in, so hopefully today is the day! Also a new men dedicated post is coming soon too, I was asked numerous questions recently about men style.

This is my happy stoked let's go thrifting face!

Pictures coming soon!
xo
Lesly