Rookie in the Kitch...Chicken Fajita's and Fried Honey Banana's and Coconut Ice-cream

For dinner recently I made...

Salsa and Guacomole

Fried Onions

Sour Cream

Lettuce

Store bought Roast chicken- shredded

Prepping for fried banana's

Cooked on both sides 2 minutes ea

Plated with cinnamon and a healthy serving of Coconut Ice-cream

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. I call this the lazy man's fajita. Buy a roast chicken, shred it and assemble your fajita. What takes forever is if you opt to make your own quac and salsa. You can really speed things up buy purchasing the pre-made ones, they taste just as good. For dessert I made fried bananas and served it with the most delicious vegan coconut ice-cream. 

Luna & Larry's Coconut Bliss in Naked Coconut

Rookie in the Kitch...Old Favorite and Apple Dumplings

We had company over the weekend and I made my old favourite...

Lasagna

Spinach, mushroom and bacon salad

Plus a new dessert...

Apple Dumplings!!!

Right before baking...

After 40 minutes...

Plated with Vanilla Icecream...Yummo!

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. Thanks to Chrissy Tiegan's blog I found this delicious recipe. I didn't have a 9 x 13 baking dish so used 2 ramekins I had instead, along with a 9 x 9. Worked just fine! I also used about 3/4 of the can of Mountain Dew. My apples were also on the smaller side so I doubled them up in some. The end result was a mix between a churro/apple pie. I'll call this one a lazy man's apple pie :D This was on the sweeter side for me but everyone else loved it! Highly recommend if you have someone who loves apple pie!

Readers if you try this would love to see pics or tag me on Instagram! @kngap

Delivery Arrival...Thann

Safe arrival...

Shiso Hair Mask

Jasmine Blossom Infinite Hand Cream

Aromatic Wood Rice Grain Soap Bar

My Verdict: TBC. As mentioned on my IG, I purchased these on Thursday Oct 4th online from the  Thann  website. I chose the option 1-3 day delivery, and didn't receive the order until a week and a bit later(came tuesday 15th). Had I known it would take forever I would have just picked the cheapest option for delivery. I did email them on the 5th day inquiring about the order, but received no reply.

My initial thoughts: The fragrance is STRONG, especially the soap bar. I haven't smelled these before and if I had, I probably wouldn't purchase. The sizes are small and it's expensive. Having said that, I'll try them out and keep you posted.

Recent Finds...Winners

Picked up:

Orofluido Beauty Elixir- comes with 100ml and 3 5ml bottles $16.99 Compare to $30

I was going to order this online but super happy I found it discounted and available in store...

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush $7.99 Compare to $10

Real Techniques Stippling Brush $8.99 Compare to $12

I popped by Walmart before stopping by Winners and was going to purchase the Real Techniques brush sets, they had 3 at $18.97 ea. So glad I waited, SCORE!

 Fekkai Dry Shampoo $19.99 Compare to $28

I spotted this at Shoppers Drug Mart before and was going to purchase but picked up the Oribe dry texturizing spray instead. Happy to pick this up at a discount now anyway...

On the way out spotted Fendi's for $399.99!

They also had a pair of Dolce and Gabbana knee high boots that were sweet...

These were found at the Winners in West Vancouver

Park Royal Shopping Center

2002 Park Royal South, Unit # 1120 West Vancouver, BC V7T 2W4
Phone: 604-926-0944

Recent Finds...Stuart Weitzman

While killing time at the mall recently, I stumbled upon a great find!

Sneak peaked on Instagram

Stuart Weitzman Mezzamezza 50/50 boots

Leather front, stretch back 

Below the knee with a 1.5" heel

Back height 15", front 15.5" approx

12" top opening, not stretched

These fit perfect in the calf, but are still a bit loose in the ankle...

No helping that as I have chicken ankles :"(

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. For those of you who have the same trouble as I in finding a pair of knee high boots fitting in the calf look no further. I was killing time recently in Brentwood Mall and popped by Ingledews Clearance store. I first spotted these and immediately tried them on. A perfect fit! I had wanted the thigh high version but could never find my size. They also had the SW almond toe pointed high heeled version, but not in my size. I did try on several pull up leather knee highs but all were loose in the calf(there were Cole Haan ones that were super comfy and had your usual high heel). I got these on sale for half off, they are on the expensive side but you do get what you pay for. The leather is butter soft and they are super comfy. These will be perfect with skirts, shorts, leggings and skinny jeans!

Ingledews Shoerack Brentwood Mall

4567 Lougheed Highway

604 299 2527

Recent Finds...Victoria's Secret

Feel a bit awkward showing my drawers on the net, but hey everyone needs and wears them so whatever!

Very Sexy Kimono $54 on sale for $34.99

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. I finally got the chance to stop by the new Victoria's Secret on Robson. They did a fine job with the renovations and you could not tell this once housed cd's and dvd's... I was inclined to stop by this weekend because of the cotton panty promo 7 for $28. The ladies were really helpful, and I found one who mentioned the promo had no limit and helped me scour for more sizes and styles! So you could purchase as many as you pleased for $4 each. Needless to say I went overboard! Now I'm set for Chinese New Year next year( buying new underwear each new years is good luck!). I also found a robe that has been on my wishlist forever, but I was too cheap to pay the regular price. Got this on sale for $34.99! Overall, it's a girl's candy shop and gentlemen if you want something nice for your lady to wear stop by and check out the full sets! Sooo sexy! Extremely happy we now have our own VS in Vancity, finally!

Victoria's Secret (sign up for promotions)

750 Burrard Street

604 684 2329

Humpday Happenings...

In case you missed my Instagram updates...

Fried rice and mango juice from Beefy Beef Noodle House

EOS display from Chapters on Robson

New Kate Spade Agenda(sold out online, available in some store) and Tutti Frutti gel pens that smell like fruit from Chapters

Trader Joe's goodies from _irate Joe's

Update...Random Happenings

Hope everyone who celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving had a wonderful time!

Sneak peak of our family lunch...

Roast beef at this end and turkey at the far end...

Sides in the middle (mashed potatoes, caesar salad, stuffed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce)

For dessert we had a fruit cake and Chinese buns (not pictured)

I had a turkey coma after and it didn't ease up until dinner >_<

Side note: Got my hair did before the weekend as well. Went a little lighter and had a trim...

Best hair guy to see: David from A Salon

604 697 5321

Delivery Arrival...Sephora

TGIF + Hope everyone has a wonderful Turkey weekend!!! It's a Long weekend woot hoot!!!

As mentioned here, I've finally got my order in and have yet to try all of the items...

Samples

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. So far what I have tried is the Tarte airbrush foundation, I do love the coverage but it does get messy applying it from such a teeny pot. I'm using a dual fibre brush from Mac 186 for application.

Another item I'm loving so far is Too Faced  tan without the twinkle. This was advertised when I was checking out and I'm glad it worked out. Usually my impulse purchases never do lol I'm loving the colour on this and it applies beautifully. The result a natural flush or chiselled cheekbones. I'm using my Nars ITA brush for application.

Lastly, I've taken the Stila liner for a test run. I thought the colour would have been more deep black, I guess going over the liner twice would deepen the colour. I however, would prefer the first initial swipe to be it rather than going over it many times. I do like the precision tip, but it's like the Eve Pearl liner I have(which I don't like for the same reason, that and the colour dries out quick). Still on the fence, but will be on the look out for another liquid liner. 

Recent Finds...Hermes

In my last post I mentioned the new maxi-twilly's, and managed to pick up one that wasn't available online at the time...

Cavalcadour  : H091698S Color : 14 Gris Perle/Mauve/Crevette

Once I get a chance to model it, I'll be sure to update with an in action post!

Also here's a neat app for silk knots!

Hermes Silk Knots

Fall Picks...Booties

I picked up these boots a few weeks ago, but the weather has been nice so I haven't had a chance to take these for a test run...

Sam Edelman Petty Booties (on sale in suede)

Saw these last year in suede at the Nordstrom sale but didn't have time to try on in my size. They were a beautiful grey colour, but wouldn't last in the rain here(Vancity!)...
Bought these in a 5, and they fit on the smaller side. I like how the shaft is ankle height, perfect to pair with skirts or skinny jeans/leggings.

Other styles...

Flokarl

SIXTYSEVEN Julie Bootie

Elizabeth and James Cohl Boot

Giuseppe Zanotti Ankle Bootie

Fall Picks...Aritzia

Some picks for fall pieces from Aritzia...

Wilfred Free Rousseau Sweater

Talula Lenox Sweater

Babaton Beekman Sweater

Babaton Bromley Wool Coat

Wilfred Free Sauvage Pant

Mackage Raffie Bag