Color Me Chartreuse

 Necklace: H&M | Top: Brandy Melville

Trousers: H&M | Shoes: Charlotte Russe

I'm good for buying things that don't fit me perfectly, especially if I know I'll be able to alter it to fit and the price is just too good to pass up. 

I've had these chartreuse trousers for about a year now and I finally got to where them this weekend. They were originally way too big and not tailored at all but they were a bargain at $10 and I'd already envisioned them as THE piece for 5 different outfits. After fixing up the waistline and tapering the legs as bit, they were perfect! 

Plus, they're super lightweight and perfect for these super hot + humid Atlanta summers. 

Fun fact: Chartreuse is a mix of yellow + green and named after a French liqueur. Yay knowledge!

XX

A Modern Belle

Mammal Factory

Necklace: Urban Outfitters | Top: Zara 

Skort: Topshop | Shoes: Converse

This Saturday I went to an AMAZING young artist event in downtown Atlanta at The Mammal Factory, hosted by GOD2ATL (Gaining Our Definition). With artwork coating the walls, live performances, good vibes and an eclectic crowd, this was an artistic utopia! 

I love being in creative spaces around equally creative people, it's so invigorating and inspiring!

I wanted to put together an outfit that gave off a fresh vibe to match the event. Since my skort masterfully mixes comfort and style, it was the perfect pick for the night. Pairing it with a simple black crop top and white Chucks dressed it down, while still managing to give the right amount of casual edge.

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A Modern Belle

Kitchen Chronicles: Goat Cheese Poppers with Honey

A few weeks ago I had a late night realization: 'A Modern Belle' is more than just style + fashion, it's a way of life for me. 

I've decided to start featuring different things that highlight other areas of my life, outside of fashion. 

Well, I LOVE cooking + baking and being raised in the South it's just something you typically learn to do, whether you love it or not. 

Every couple of weeks I'll share a new recipe with you guys that reflects my palette (which my family + friends sometimes describe as "bougie," while I prefer terms like modern or cultured).  

With that being said, I give you the first installment of Kitchen Chronicles. featuring flavorful Goat Cheese Poppers with Honey, adapted from myrecipes.com!

What you need:

- A little less than 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour

-1/4 tsp. of freshly ground black pepper

- 1 large egg

- 1/2 tsp. of sea salt

- 1 tbsp. of water

-1/3 cup of Panko breadcrumbs

- 1 1/2 6 oz. logs of goat cheese infused with honey

- 1 cup of grapeseed oil (canola also works)

- 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper

- 3 bowls

- 1 deep saucepan or mini fryer

In your first bowl, whisk together your egg + a pinch of your sea salt + water.

In a second bowl, combine your flour + black pepper.

In the third bowl, combine your Panko breadcrumbs + remaining sea salt.

You now have the bowls ready for your popper prep!

Roll goat cheese into small balls, no larger than about 1 tbsp. 

Roll each ball into the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture and finally evenly coat each in your Panko breadcrumbs.

Place the coated poppers in your freezer for around 20 or so minutes so they firm up. 

While they're busy firming up, heat your oil to 350º. 

When your poppers are nice and firm place them into the oil in small batches of 3-4 at a time. 

Cook until they're crispy + golden brown all over. 

Remove your poppers from the oil and drain them on a paper towel.

Place your finished poppers on a pretty plate, drizzle some extra honey on them 

and add dashes of crushed red peppers all over. 

Now pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy!

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A Modern Belle

That New New

 Lace Skirt: ASTR from Nordstrom Rack | Skort: Topshop from Nordstrom Rack (similar here

  Trousers: Zara (similar here) | Shoes: Zara

I am a self-proclaimed Zara addict. I get beyond excited every time their semi-annual sales happen. 

It's like Christmas in July! 

I had been stalking these pink pumps for months. I'm a huge fan of the T-strap and rounded heel, so when I saw them on sale AND one final pair left in my size, it was clearly a sign. Since, it would have been a bad idea to ignore such an obvious sign, I knew they were destined to come home with me. 

The trousers were a magical find for me. I'm on a seemingly never-ending hunt for cropped trousers that aren't too short and fit my waist and thighs. These floral ones are it! They're lightweight and perfect for summer (plus they match perfectly with the pumps). 

On top of the Zara sale, I discovered that another favorite store of mine, Nordstrom Rack, was also having a big summer sale. 

Your girl was was in fashion heaven!

The lace skirt fits like a glove! It's that perfect mix of lady-like appeal and playfulness with the sheer lace bottom. Plus I can wear it with the pink pumps (It should be clear I was supposed to have these shoes at this point). 

I was especially excited about this emerald green Topshop skort. For one, the color? Gorgeous. Two? As a child of the 90s, I appreciate a good skort. I get to look like I'm wearing a skirt without the worry of having a serious wardrobe malfunction (i.e. unintentionally flashing someone). 

'Tis all for now my dears. Hope you enjoyed and thanks for stopping by!

XX

A Modern Belle

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