Sophie7713

On 12/20/2021 at 3:32 PM, GreenTealael said:

They look phenomenal 😍

Which flavors are these?

Bourbon pecan, pumpkin walnut and strawberry-rhubarb! His apple pie is my favorite...

On 12/9/2021 at 3:14 PM, Starwarsandcupcakes said:

These ones are SO easy to make! I followed this recipe but used 1Tbsp vanilla instead of the other extracts and flavorings, swapped 1/2 cup of flour for cocoa powder, added 3Tbsp of Water (as the dough was crumbly for my climate) and folded/kneaded in 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips to half the dough (I split it to make 2 kinds of cookies). The recipe makes a LOT of Cookies (5 dozen!) if using a small cookie scoop.

I also used the same recipe with the 1tbsp vanilla swap and 3Tbsp Water to make the blossoms, wreaths and the peppermint hot chocolate Cookies. (Multi purpose for the win!)

You could easily swap the sugar in this for a sugar substitute as well.

On 12/2/2021 at 2:52 PM, GreenTealael said:

One last bake session for the year

Apple Pie (full sugar so no macros sorry) made with an oil crust

I doubt I’ll eat any of it. And it was vegan right up to the point I put an egg wash on 😩

GORGEOUS PIE!!!! You and Robert need to open a bakery together...

Just made this wedding Soup with spinach chicken meatballs. Robert's pies for intimate and safe Christmas party.

On 11/30/2021 at 2:10 PM, BayougirlMrsS said:

Man you go away for a bit and everyone gets sexier and sexier.....

We ventured out to Atl Nov. 11th to see The Rolling Stones.... OMG it was amazing. We were scheduled to go a couple of years ago, but it was postponed due to a Hurricane.... Then Covid, so we didn't get to go. This time the Mr. made it happen. We flew to ATL for the night and flew back the next day.

He has been online shopping and I told him he needs to stop.... (but not really). He bought this little "ribbed" number and i saw that you all posted your ribbed dresses..... so here's mine. I couldn't get a good shot of dress and boots so they are separate. The boots were bought a few years ago when we first started dating and they fit so much nicer now. The boots are black, don't know why they look gray.

Looking stunning in rib dress and boots! Heals especially sexy. Concert looks amazing!!! So glad you were finally able to attend. With new spikes - we decided not to attend a David Foster concert tonight. This was going to be my outfit. Just kidding! These are doll clothes my seamstress crafts and sells. They are just adorable. Are you a red head now? Send a better glimpse?!

On 12/9/2021 at 12:45 PM, ms.sss said:

From a last minute road trip with Mr. a couple weeks ago. Don’t be fooled…it was effing cold that day, but i INSISTED we get in the outdoor pool/hut tub so I could wear that PVC bikini top I recently bought 😂

LOVE IT! Not letting any cold weather stop our Canadian bathing beauty... Looking FAB in your bikini!!!! Here's my 27 degree outfit this morning - not as brave as you!

On 12/9/2021 at 10:14 PM, Arabesque said:

Ok ladies as it’s almost Christmas let’s see some of the outfits you’re wearing to Christmas parties. We need a bit of cheer. But do better than me. I’ve been to three Christmas events in the last couple of weeks & didn’t take a single pxt 🤷🏻‍♀️ so I need to enjoy yours.

Challenge issued.

Outfit for our Christmas party last week!

On 11/19/2021 at 2:44 PM, ms.sss said:

This was officially the first time I had cereal/granola since surgery 3 yrs ago.

187 calories for the bowl shown.

it was actually kinda too sweet for me, but I haven’t eaten all day and I was pretty hungry. Ate enough to get rid of the “hungries”…am way behind on my grocery shopping these days so this is the best I could do. It was either this or Cookies or chips!

I am finding my sweet tooth coming back like a vengeance after December surgery 2018. I'm definitely a Cookie Monster and love chips, too! Made homemade thinned sliced potatoes in 450 degree oven to satisfy craving without the salt, oil and preservatives. It must be the holiday season abundance of the treat mentality or new cool climate? And, if I take just a few bites to sample - it does not satisfy until I eat the whole piece of cake. Need to nip this in the bud. This is a good idea. Cereal. Try to reach out for a Protein with fibers + fruit. Any other suggestions that have helped you or anyone else?! Finding this holiday season especially challenging with too many indulgences... Oh boy. I can resist pecan pie. Just not a favorite. But any fruit pie, doughnut, breads, pastry, cake or chocolate LOOK OUT!

Happy Thanksgiving to all our fashion forward friends in country and out! I am so very grateful for a platform of like-kind individuals that uniquely know and understand our journey from nutrition to clothing! My best to you and yours today, and always. My warm and cozy outfit for Thanksgiving dinner out this afternoon. I loved the unique horizontal channel stitching vs. normal vertical styles. And, a cropped sweater for us shorties! Yay. Haha.

On 11/10/2021 at 9:29 PM, Arabesque said:

Went to a fashion event last night. Yummy canapés (including ravioli bites where the ‘pasta’ was sliced beetroot - mmmm gooood), champagne & a refreshing gin cocktail. Just had to fight through the 80% humidity before reaching the air conditioning inside.

I wore navy for a change. Skirt is ribbed.

GORGEOUS!!!!

On 11/1/2021 at 10:15 PM, Arabesque said:

Summer shoe clear out. Yep, I still have shoes that are too big. Some I kept after that first 18 months because I thought maybe they’ll be ok next year. I really don’t understand my thinking sometimes. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Some I still had as I didn’t wear them last summer. I have too many shoes. Anyway contacted the lady who sold some of my shoes last summer & hope she’s willing to take these. Maybe I’ll get something back to go towards the new shoes I’ve bought. Tee hee!

I LOVE your shoes!!! Your style impeccable. I went from a size 8 to 7. Almost completed the replacement project. Boots have been really fun to add to the wardrobe. Any new boots lately? Do model! You, too, ladies!

On 10/27/2021 at 10:48 AM, GreenTealael said:

Myrtle beach

I can’t even go down open refrigeration aisles in grocery stores 🥶

Greenville's pretty chilly, too. Come a little northwest to visit me! Let's go shopping for coats?! I think I'll need one here - not just layers like in Florida.

4 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Nice jacket (I vote we call it “Vegan Friendly Leather”😉)

LOVE your new vegan jacket! You look FAB and HIP.

22 hours ago, Butterflyeffect said:

Hi everyone, I love seeing everyone’s outfits, very inspirational so thank you. Last night I had a gala to go to and was the first event I could dress up since COVID. I’m no going to lie, I felt quit self conscious about my arms due to the flappy excess skin but I got over myself after the first 5 minutes and enjoyed the night!!

Yay! A chance to finally go out! You look so pretty in that red dress! Love the neckline, shoes and toe polish... And, your arms look just fine. I conceal very bad bat wings - but do hope to get arm surgery when things settle down with COVID and our recent move.

On 10/27/2021 at 10:15 AM, GreenTealael said:

Last beach day of the year (I was far too cold and it was in the 70’s) 😭 anyone else still cold?

Right there with you! This newly relocated Florida girl is freezing... It is 33 degrees here and 68 back in West Palm Beach. Oh boy. BUT enjoying all the fun fashions like new boots, jackets, sweaters for the cooler climate. I know my body will eventually adjust. Hope so anyway... Cuddling with Bobby does help.

Made these roasted green Beans + almonds and potatoes slices from a leftover baked potato. Nice sides pre-made for the busy week ahead to go with a Protein.

On 11/9/2021 at 12:16 AM, Sophie7713 said:

On 11/12/2021 at 12:24 PM, Starwarsandcupcakes said:

Went to a Turkish restaurant by myself for lunch today. The haydari (strained yogurt dip) and the vegetable stew were delicious but the Star of the show was definitely the keskul (rice and almond pudding) for dessert. I ended up eating most of it even though I was pretty full already. I did not take the leftover flatbreads or the rice home.

On 11/12/2021 at 12:24 PM, Starwarsandcupcakes said:

Went to a Turkish restaurant by myself for lunch today. The haydari (strained yogurt dip) and the vegetable stew were delicious but the Star of the show was definitely the keskul (rice and almond pudding) for dessert. I ended up eating most of it even though I was pretty full already. I did not take the leftover flatbreads or the rice home.

10 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

Oh I want a bite of that apricot chicken. Yum! And, those green veggies. To bowl is great northern bean Soup made with carrots, onions,

Oops...Technical difficulties! Any how - here's another rendition with fresh garlic, bay leaves, tender low salt ham cubes, lean bacon and chicken broth + fresh lemon + cumin + peppercorns. Simmer with Beans for one hour.

On 10/26/2021 at 10:33 PM, Arabesque said:

Didn’t have salad for lunch yesterday. 😱 The shock! Bought some fresh salmon & decided to slice it up & have sashimi for lunch instead. Generally struggle with oily fish like salmon but dip it raw in soy sauce & it’s delicious. Was about 70g of salmon. Had to revert to using a fork though - the numb spots on my thumb made using chop sticks too challenging.

Then for a retro treat: apricot chicken . Hello 70s/80s. My fabulous butcher had apricot lovely legs & I just had to have them. Not as sticky & sweet as I remembered fortunately (remember cooking them in a tin of apricot nectar? ) & I heated some diced apricots as a quick salsa like sauce. Will add some fresh ginger to the apricots I think tonight for a bit of zing. Wish I had some fresh coriander but … Oh well next time.

Hey @Sophie7713, everything looks delicious but what’s the top white bean dish?

Oh I want a bite of that apricot chicken. Yum! And, those green veggies. To bowl is great northern bean Soup made with carrots, onions,

On 10/24/2021 at 8:33 PM, ms.sss said:

OOOhhhhhhh i love the colour! You look fabulously slim in it! (I also love the white thumb hole accommodating shirt you have under)

No, i don't think it looks silly at all, only after you point it out, it just looks like you are wearing tights. If you don't like the tights look, maybe you can just put on a pair of ankle socks over them and it will look like leggings. But either way you look grrrrrr-eat.

Where did you get it????

Thanks! They are by Antonio Melani at Dillards regularly $140 on sale size small for $30! I really liked the window pane trims - and they feel really good on. Thanks for sending the dress details. Soooo pretty with sequins. You will SPARKLE bedazzling all! Hoping you will get to wear it for this winter event - but it sounds like you are holding everything lightly in hand. I was always a planner - unsettling when things we look so forward to disintegrate amidst Covid. Striving to stay positive but realistic. Fingers crossed!

On 10/24/2021 at 2:36 PM, slimbunny said:

How long did it take your stomach to be able to handle this? I just made one scrambled egg and even eating half of it feels like a task - struggling to get my Protein in unless I do shakes (which I am so tired of)

Slim Bunny it will get better! Keep the course. This is such a wonderful phase and opportunity to change the relationship with foods and portion discipline that got most of us in trouble previous to surgery. Here are some dishes I looked forward to mid-way during weight loss phase. i.e. Fresh homemade egg salad, soft fruits, bean dishes that satisfied. First it was a few bites, then ½ a cup graduating to ¾ cup to one cup. Now I am maintaining with approximately 1 ½ cups... Your tummy will gradually adjust, digest more effectively and tell you how much you need to sustain. Go with the flow in selecting healthy clean foods throughout the process AND your rewards will be spectacular!!! This I can promise... And, yes, the Protein Shake regime were like Redundant and Yuck - keeping bowels challenging BUT this too shall pass. You have so much to look forward, too!!!

dinner last night. I ate ¼ - hubby had the rest. Love seeing salads, Green Tealael!!!! I eat one salad a day. Scoop of chicken salad in the center. Fresh, daily Fiber, greens, Protein and fruit essential to maintaining my sleeve. Avoid most processed sugar, salt and chemical additives that

13 hours ago, ms.sss said:

Ok...this is the last of my most recent batch of online shopping orders. I promised myself that this will be it until at least after xmas...we shall see if I am a woman of my word.

I have a relatively fancy party coming up in the January and I couldn't resist adding yet another option to my slew of options I already have to wear. Help. Me.

Oh, I LOVE LOVE LOVE you in this dress!!! Can you send a better details of it!? Shoes, too? Your picture program comes out blurry on my desk top. ;[ The lace and sheer are exquisite. Want to see... All eyes will be on you! Just stunning, ms.sss. Will you need to wear a mask come January?

On 10/22/2021 at 10:27 PM, Arabesque said:

Aah, so it looks like the skirt is shirred. I love shirring. My mum made me a shirred top & shirred bodice dress for me when I was about 10 which I’ve never forgotten. Amusingly many designers have made the exact same shirred bodice dress in the last 12 months. Fashion does go around even if it takes 40yrs. Actually the dress would probably almost fit me again if I still had it. 😆
https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-au/shop/product/ganni/clothing/midi-dresses/ruffled-smocked-checked-organic-cotton-blend-seersucker-midi-dress/2009602782814

Oh, I hear you about the short girl problems. All the trousers that are loo long, sleeves drooping over my fingers & looking swamped in dresses & jackets. Sigh.

Fellow short girl problems here, too! Haha. Welcome to Shrimpsville! Casual, warm, comfy (bottoms really work like support stockings for the bad knee and leg circulation issues) for errands and house site yesterday. Love the pockets! And, of course, they are much too long... so just wrapped them into the sneaker. It's exhausting to always be going to the seamstress for alterations! And, these were on a great sale - I wanted them to remain a bargain without additional alteration costs! Look too silly???

Outfitted for Old Town, VA baby shower. And, the new flats I spoke about previously.       

On 10/19/2021 at 12:29 PM, kristieshannon said:

Wedding pics finally back. Here’s my favorite of my daughter & I.

Gorgeous ladies!!! And the backdrop exquisite. Best wishes to the new bride and groom.