Fashion Trends: Latin American Fashion Designer - Silvia Tcherassi's Payless Shoe Collection

Hey my shoe loving Butterflies! If you haven't shopped at Payless Shoe Source in a while chances are you don't know about their new designer collections. Currently Payless has collaborations with designers Christian Siriano, Lela Rose, Isabel Toledo and now with fashion designer Silvia Tcherassi. Tcherassi is known for her innovative and creative designs include ready-to-wear, bridal gowns, accessories and her hotel collection. 

The Silvia Tcherassi shoe collection for Payless Shoe Source features ballet inspired flats, ankle wrap sandals, chic booties and other styles.  My favorite from the collection so far is the Black Lace Ankle Bootie. Silvia Tcherassi shoes are fashionably priced from $44.99-$69.99. View the entire collection at Payless.com.

OOTD: Simple & Comfy

Since I can remember Saturdays have always been busy for me so when I have to run errands I like to be comfortable and cute at the same time.

I'm wearing a purple floral off the shoulder blouse I picked up from Lane Bryant a while ago, black tank also from Lane Bryant, black Gegrge gaucho pants, and metallic peep toe Fioni booties I’m also wearing silver accessories including: a cuff, headband and disk earrings. Nail polish is AL brand hot pink #24. 

Sorry the upper portion is so bright, it was caused by a mixer of the flash, the light and all my bling :-)

In the Kitchen: Okra & Tomatoes w/Sausage

Step 1: Pick up the above ingredients
(notice I only spent about 7 bucks and this is enough to feed 4 people)



Step 2: Chop Onion & Sausage



Step 3: Saute

 

Step 4: Cook Okra and Rice as directed





Step 5: Combine all ingredients
(optional: add corn also to give dish more veggies and color)





Step 6: Enjoy!

Visiting Texas: Best Houston Area Cajun/Creole Spots

Some refer to it as "Cajun food" while others call it "Creole food" but nevertheless if you're from the South like me you’ve probably heard of and love them both. The words Cajun and Creole both derived from the French language. By definition Cajun is used to describe the French-speaking Acadian or "Cajun" settlers of 17th century Nova Scotia, a colony in Canada they named Acadia, from akade, the Micmac Indian word for ‘plenty’, who were driven off their land and into exile by the British to the Acadiana region of Louisiana. 

Bargain Shopper: April 2012 Deals

FREE Malibu Heat Body Lotion at Bath & Body Works!

 

Bath & Body Works is giving away FREE 2oz sample bottles of their new lotion fragrance, Malibu Heat! Just head to their Facebook page and click on “get offer” to have your coupon emailed to you. Coupon expires, April 22nd.


FREE Reusable Bag from Target & The Disney Store on 4/22!

  

Target is celebrating Earth Day! Head out to your favorite Target location on Sunday, April 22nd, to receive your totally free reusable bag! No purchase necessary! They’re only giving away 1.5 million nationwide, so be sure to get there early to claim yours!

Love Disney? Me too! Add the Disney Store to your list of places with freebies on Earth Day! Head over there on Sunday, April 22nd, with at least 5 plastic bags, and you can exchange them for a Disney character reusable shopping bag!