It's Black, It's White

       
   Quote of the Day: "Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement." - Golda Meir

   Hey guys! Believe it or not, I was jamming to 'Black or White' by Michael Jackson (one of my favorite artists of all time - RIP MJ) when I put this outfit together. Hence, the title post haha. I don't normally wear red lipstick, but I thought I'd give it a try. What do you guys think? :)

 Sweater & Purse - Forever 21 (shop here)
Disco Pants - American Apparel
Heel Boots - Aldo
Lipstick - Ruby Woo by MAC.

Xoxo,
Onivie

Popcorn Shrimp

    Hey guys! I made this really quick recipe the other day, and I thought I'd share. I'm an avid shrimp lover, so it's no surprise that I really enjoyed this recipe. If you love shrimp as much as I do, you should definitely give this a try. Now, on to the recipe. :)

Yield: 4 servings
Meal Type: Appetizer or side dish
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Level: Easy
Misc: Serve warm


Ingredients

• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup of flour
• 1 cup of egg
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1/4 teaspoon of minced garlic (or garlic powder. I didn't have garlic powder so I used minced garlic).
• 1 cup of dry breadcrumbs 
• 1 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley
•  1/8 teaspoon of onion powder
• 24 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined.

Directions

Step 1: Place the flour in a bowl

Step 2: Whisk the egg, milk and minced garlic in another bowl. If you're using garlic powder, mix the powder in the third step.

Step 3: Combine breadcrumbs  salt, dried basil, dried parsley, onion powder and garlic powder (if you're not using minced garlic) in a third bowl.

Step 4: Gently press shrimp into flour to coat it, dip into the egg mix and press into breadcrumbs. Place the breaded shrimp onto a plate while breading the other ones. Do not stack them.

Step 5: Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F. Deep fry breaded shrimp in preheated oil until golden brown for 3 to 4 minutes. Then transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. And you're done!

Let me know if you have any suggestions, I'm always looking to improve my favorite recipes. :)

Bon Appetit,
Onivie

Military Green & Lace

 

             Hey sweethearts! Hope you're all doing well. I'm currently in Boston helping my older sister plan her wedding, and also relaxing/catching up with sleep over spring break. The other day, I went out and about with my sister, Egiya and my girl, Jackie. It was such a productive day as we finally picked out her wedding dress which of course, got me emotional. I can't believe she's getting married, and it served as a huge reminder. I'm  so excited nonetheless! :)

          What I love most about this outfit is how the toughness of the military vest and combat boots complements the mildness of the lace and grey sweater. I finished this look with a black winter coat, and a coral handmade scarf which I crocheted myself - it's my first handmade scarf, hence my ardent love for it haha.

           Excuse my poorly done nails haha. The nail-polish color I have on is called Vintage Rose, I love it!

I intentionally left my shoelaces untied, to add a "rugged" feel to the look. :)

                                           Did something different with my hair - Milkmaid Braids

                                                       I clearly couldn't stop giggling all day!

                                                         Thai iced tea, always a favorite.

  We rounded up the day with dinner and a movie. For dinner, we went to this Vietnamese restaurant in Boston called Pho Basil. My camera died before I could take a picture of my meal, but I had some chicken satay (which came with a peanut sauce and vegetables) as an appetizer and gra pow fried rice (spicy fried rice with ground chicken, pepper, onion, egg and basil leaves) for my actual meal. I wasn't in the mood to experiment, so I played it safe - you can never go wrong with fried rice haha. It was so good and unlike any other fried rice I've ever had. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you're ever in the area. Although, they always have long lines, so you might want to make a reservation prior to dinner.

--Rock My Look--

Military Vest, Grey Sweater, Lace Skirt, Gold Necklace & Purse - Forever21 
Black Tights - Express
Combat Boots (old) - Payless
Scarf - Hand-made by yours truly. :)

--Rock Jackie's Look-- (check out her blog here)
Grey Sweatshirt - Fine Ass Girls (shop here)
Purple Riding Pants - American Apparel
Shoes - Converse
Purse - Forever 21


Thanks for reading guys!

Xoxo,
Onivie