A Mid July Five on Friday

{O N E} Favorite Looks This Week
I am such a sucker for a beauty pageant - I love them so I surely watched Miss USA on my laptop last Sunday - well I didn't quite make it to the end, I fell asleep before they crowned Miss Oklahoma as Miss USA but she had the most beautiful dress as did the Reigning Miss USA.  While were talking dresses - I don't think I could pull off a long sleeve wedding gown, but Nikki Hilton looked like a princess at her London wedding last week.

{T W O} Favorite Recipe
Counting on the trend of "we love dips" in the spring I tried out a hot beer cheese dip but in the summer, of course anything a little bit cooler is better so I tried a cold beer cheese dip and it's equally delicious but so much better for summer.

Ingredients:

two 8 ounce blocks of cream cheese

1/4 cup creamy ranch dressing

two cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup beer

3/4 cup bacon bits

Directions:

+ Mix cream cheese and ranch dressing using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy

+ Mix in your favorite beer until combined 

+ Fold in shredded cheese

+ Store dip in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving

+ Serve with fritos, tortillas, chips, pretzels or crackers

{T H R E E} Favorite Nordstrom Sale Picks
Originally I wasn't planning on shopping the sale - at all.  I tried my hardest to look the other way but I figured why not spend a little to save a little, ha! I'm completely done buying for summer - I love what's in my closet and look forward to using it for the next two or so months but for purchasing - it's all about fall - slowly.

I like to stick to tops and dresses  because I know for the most part how they fit (I'm sure I'll be walking into Nordstrom next week with an armful of returns) so for tops and tunics - I fell in love with plaid last year so this top was a must. For tunics it was these two (one and two) and I couldn't leave out a couple shorter sleeve tops that will be good for early fall like this one and this one.  I couldn't love the colors in this tie blouse more.  This tank is perfect for the transition from summer to fall.

I tried to stay away from shoes because I'm a big "try on" girl but I couldn't resist at least taking a try with these leopard heels and these Sperry rain/snow boots.

On the jewelry front, how about these studs that have everyone talking and a more subtle piece from my girl, Kendra.

With dresses, navy is the perfect summer to fall color and you can't beat the price. This dress would certainly brighten things up.  I feel like red is a good statement color for fall and for less than $30, this would be a perfect pick.

{F O U R} Favorite Pin

I'm obsessing over these three summer looks - I would love to have each of these outfits.

one // two // three

{F I V E} Favorite Article 
Let's face it - who doesn't get sucked in by the Bachelor franchise? I came across this article this week about where the bachelors are now, how long they were with who they picked and some other details like that.  I've watched the show off and on since the beginning so it was a fun read.  You can read all about it here.

 Linking up today with April, Karli, Amanda and Erika


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