Warming up for the Holidays...

Nothing warms us up better this time of year than an awesome bowl of soup! Here's our favorite go to recipe for homemade roasted butternut squash soup. It's delish and easy to make, and perfect for Thanksgiving too!

-1 pkg Trader Joes Butternut Squash (pre packed already cut up cubes)
-1/2 cup Organic Vegetable Stock
-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
-1-2 pieces of fresh sage
-1 Tbsp sea salt
-1 tsp cinnamon
-1/2 onion
-5-6 small crackers (optional)



Serves 4-6 people (well for us, probably 2 people...we keep going back for more!)

Place butternut squash cubes on a cookie sheet, spread olive oil and sea salt all over cubes.
Toss it all around by hand to coat all cubes as much as possible.
Roast in oven at 375 for about 20-25 min (until squash is tender)
Meantime, while squash is roasting, cut up 1/2 an onion and sauté with a bit of olive oil & a pinch of salt until onion is tender and translucent.



Once cubes are roasted, place all squash in a blender with sauteed onions and vegetable stock. Pour veg stock a little at a time to determine the consistancy that you'd like and blend until pureed.

Serve hot in a pretty bowl topped with a pinch of cinnamon, a few leaves of fresh sage,
and  your favorite flavored crackers!




So warm and cozy, and perfect to take away the chill of the day!

Enjoy!


Model Off Duty - Alissa



Judging from your messages, you love our models just as much as we do! 
So here's a quick Q&A with our longtime model Alissa, who took a little time while off duty to share a bit about herself. 
Not only is she beautiful but also very talented. If she looks familiar, that's not surprising because when she isn't modeling she's pursuing her other passion, acting. 
She has been in several commercials, musicals and various spots on TV including a double stint on "What Would You Do?"

She's such a sweet and funny person, always has us smiling!
Check out more of her  Q & A below...


Q: What do you do on your days off? 
A: I love shopping and hangin' with friends!

Q: Who inspires your fashion style? 
A: MaryKate and Ashley... love their chic and unique style
also love Taylor Momsen's edgy style

Q: What's your "GO TO" clothing?
A: I love Black Milk leggings. I live in their clothes
and just throw on a huge comfy sweater

Q: What's your favorite comfort food?
A: I love mac and cheese and
Crif Dogs, a great hot dog place in the city
known for it's unconventional delicious dogs!

Q: Ok so how do you keep yourself healthy, when you're not eating all that comfort food?
A: Well the one thing I do everyday is drink "LOVEGRACE" This company
makes delicious health drinks in so many different flavors! All ingredients are organic, so it makes it easy to just grab and drink without having to juice on your own! Love it!





Q: What type of music do you listen to?
A: I actually love listening to Broadway show tunes!

Q: Where is your favorite place to shop?
A: Lotus Vintage of course!... I do love Urban Outfitters, 
and Zara is another place I do like as well!


Look out for this talented beauty and don't be surprised if you see her on the big screen in the near future!