Daily Outfit: Rockin Raspberry Sorbet

I love that H&M has a (small) selection of band tees. But when I don't find what I'm looking for in my size, eBay is a fantastic back up. So I embraced the July heat and went with a Popsicle-inpsired color palette of raspberry sorbet all the while humming aloud Sheena is a Punk Rocker. Feather and chain earrings seemed like the natural choice to build on this girly but edgy look...and somehow it manages to be very office-appropriate too.  xoxo Becca

(Feather Wisp Earrings in Milky Peach- MavenFresh, H&M Ramones Tee- eBay, Addison Story Skirt- Anthropologie {last seen here}, Boyfriend Blazer- Urban Outfitters, Beaded Bracelets- Anthropologie, Sandals- Aldo)

PFM Styling: Taking the Blonde Plunge

there is nothing like dyeing your hair to make you feel brand new.  i have alluded to my desire for color for over a year now and i finally took the plunge!!  i have been rocking my natural color since early last year and i officially missed having two-toned color (lol i was once referred to as the girl with two-toned hair).  i'm soo happy with the results too.  doing your hair yourself can be hit or miss.  luckily, i haven't had bad results.  it may be due to my attitude going in.  either way, you can't be afraid to do it.  i tell myself that i am going to love it no matter what. ...and i actually do! thank goodness!!!! lol, cause it could've been really bad.   i used the tie-dyeing technique so my hair would have that dip-dyed look.  exactly what i was going for!  ...and just in time for my summer tan! yay #ilovemyhair #naturalblackhair xo sesheta

PFMs in the Kitchen: Black Bean Tofu Tacos & Healthy Green Sauce

Growing up, Tofu Taco Nights in my house were something my brothers and I always looked forward to. Now my hubby and I created a version with black beans that might just be our favorite dinner to make. These are super tasty and satisfying. The Healthy Green Sauce is my own gluten-free, vegan alternative to sour cream. Line up your choice of toppings and crunch away! This makes enough filling for 10 shells. xoxo Becca

For the Taco Filling you need: 

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

1 small jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

12 oz soft organic tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (save the 2 oz for Sauce!)

1 15 oz can organic black beans, drained and rinsed

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

approx 4 tbsp Newman's Own Mild Salsa

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

large handful pitted green olives, sliced in half 

For topping off your taco I recommend:

shredded romaine or mixed greens

grape tomatoes, halved

shredded Daiya cheese

sliced avocado

Cholula Hot Sauce

1 package Ortega Whole Grain Corn Taco Shells 
whatever else you can come up with!!!

Filling How To: 
Heat the oil in a deep saute pan over medium heat with the onions, jalapeno pepper and a pinch of salt, saute until softened, approx 6 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika, chili powder, cumin, saute another 2 minutes. Give it a taste and adjust to your liking! Add the black beans, soft tofu, salt, black pepper, and salsa. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the beans are heated, and flavors are blended. Remove cover, taste again and add seasonings as needed- due to the tofu absorption. Now add your green olives into the pan. You want to continue to cook down your filling until you get it to a less-watery consistency. Mexican food is all about the seasoning! Now build your tacos to your liking and top off with the Healthy Green Sauce.

For the Healthy Green Sauce you need:

2 oz soft organic tofu, cubed

slightly less than 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Unsweetened Coconut Milk Beverage

1/2 a large ripe avocado

juice of 1/2 a lime

1/2 tsp water

1 pinch sea salt

Sauce How To: 

 Put all ingredients into a mixing bowl and blend with an immersion hand blender until creamy. Pour on top of taco like you would sour cream. Completely healthy and delicious! 

Daily Outfit: Pearls and Clouds

though usually i live on the edge of sweet and punk, this outfit is pure sweet.  from the colors down to the accessories, i kept this look simple.  the thing i love best about this outfit is that it is a mix of old and new old.   what do i mean by new old? well, my tunic dress was a sweet (pun intended) find at a thrift store so though it's new to me, it is a thrifted item so... technically it's old.  my footless tights have also been around forever too; they were the perfect addition so that i could have subtle coverage and not worry about exposure from my mini-dress.  i finished off the look with my wedges and pearls.  i rarely want to wear pearls but they just seemed right.   i definitely didn't have to miss the edge because the rough surroundings for our photo shoot made a great contrast for my sweet look.  maybe i should have called it pearls and pebbles lol xo sesheta

(Pearl necklace - MavenFresh (by special request), Tunic Dress - Kensie (Thrifted), Footless tights - Hue, Nude Wedges - Franco Sarto, Denim Jacket - Old Navy, Bracelets- unknown)

Daily Outfit: Hothouse Weakness

Being the avid Anthropologie shopper that I am, certain products just seem to stick with me. I'm talking years after they are no longer available. I have a weakness for their colorful bedding...specifically several versions of a cotton quilt named Hothouse that I mulled over endlessly, but never actually made it home with one. They were vibrant and colorful with a patchwork mix of bold flowers and tiled prints...totally swoon-worthy. Now here I am looking over these photos taken last week on a hot day near a brightly colored flowerbed; I'm dressed in a tomato red/peony pink ensemble with diamond-print shorts and flower in hair...makes sense that the Hothouse collection immediately comes to mind. Ooh I can't help but think that I missed the boat on those Anthro quilts. Nah, there's always a next time.

(Thai Rosette Headband- MavenFresh, Shorts- Anthropologie, Bop Basics Tee- Shopbop, Boyfriend Blazer- Urban Outfitters, Cat Eye Risky Sunglasses- Urban Outfitters, Sandals- Sam Edelman, Bauble Bracelet- Metal Monk, Watch- Marc Jacobs) 

PFM Styling: New Sunnies c/o Urban Outfitters

rocking my Dazed and Confused sunglasses!

i have realized that i really love a good pair of sunglasses.  in fact, i love them so much that i actually have more pairs than one person can really wear at one time, lol.  the other thing that i've noticed about my collection is that they range from expensive to cheap.  if they flatter your face, it really doesn't matter if they are $5 or $500.  

while perusing the mall with Becca, i dragged her to Urban Outfitters because i was on a hunt for a pair of cute, cheap sunnies that i could wear for whenever.  though i have a pair that i love and have been wearing, i didn't want to wear them to the beach and get them scratched.  at Urban, we were happily surprised by all the cute trendy frames available at no more than $16!! i had a hard time choosing between three different frames and the pair above were the winner (and they look fab with our new hoops- score!!).  i got the Ray-Ban look without the price tag! yay!  though i had only intended on wearing these to the beach, i switched out my more expensive pair for these and have been rocking them ever since!  love it! :) xo sesheta

p.s. i am also having fun playing with the photo editor Pic Stitch.  stay tuned for more photo collages! :)

PFMs in the Kitchen: Raw Thai Spring Rolls & Dressing

There are some things that always put a smile on my face...like riding beach cruisers at sunset, or listening to my brother sing...but the best is when my meat-eating man declares a vegan dish so delicious that he didn't even miss the meat. Yay! I made this yummy recipe, and took it on the road with us to a family party on the hottest day (so far) this summer. It's the ideal healthy appetizer. No cooking involved- which means you'll stay cool while whipping this all together. These rolls are full of flavor and pretty to look at, with a dressing that knocked everyone's socks off. I couldn't get enough of the fragrant ingredients; it took me right back to our honeymoon spent in Thailand!

xoxo Becca