Power Breakfast: A Twist to the Traditional Yogurt & Granola

I absolutely love my Yogurt & Granola, and I know I'm not the only one. Whether I want a power breakfast or a fiber-rich snack, this is my go-to recipe. But as much as I like the taste of it, the plain Yogurt and Granola combination can get a bit old over time. So, I decided to add a little twist to it: watermelon!

The original idea came from Spencer (the boo), and I thought it would never work! But I tried it and I was sold. While Yogurt and Granola are delicious together, I always felt the need to drink water while eating, as it can feel a bit dry. Watermelon was the perfect ingredient for added freshness and hydration.

It does also provide you with the carbs, protein and a portion of the value of fiber you need everyday, and it can help with weight loss. It is naturally sweet, which can help with sugar cravings.

Finally, every wedge of watermelon is packed with Vitamins A and C (up to 33 and 39% of your daily needs!).

The recipe for this Power Breakfast is more than simple. Just get your usual yogurt (I use a nonfat plain greek yogurt), your favorite granola (mine is Mixed Berry granola or Almond granola with dried fruits), one banana and a wedge of watermelon cut in small pieces. Mix it all up, add a bit of honey, and enjoy the fresh, creamy goodness while getting ready for Spring Break!

Bisous, Brigitte

(Excuse my messy hair, the sun felt so good I had to get out there and snap a pic!)

Blue Vintage - Style Never Goes Out of Style

This post will just be about an outftit that I put together by going through my old stuff. And when I say old, this "skirt" is really, really old. This is actually a summer dress that I bought in a street shop in Paris, back in 2011. I never wore it, and when I saw that mid-length skirts were in this Spring, I thought maybe it was her moment.

I have been into recycling old clothes for a while now. Before that, I thought that as a blogger, I should be able to buy new clothes every other week to deliver to my readers. Nonsense! I think the idea is to share useful ideas for people in search of their unique style. Style shouldn't be about having new clothes. And being a student, I thank the heavens for that.
I believe that you can do wonder with a bit of imagination and a few skills at mixing and matching, and this what I try to do now (I still like to go shopping, don't get me wrong).

It was so easy to just throw a denim shirt on it to give it this classy Vintage look. I added some black heels, a black clutch, and I was out the door.

Looking back, I am not sure about the brown belt. I like the size, but maybe I can switch it up with something a bit harder. That's the thing with experimenting, you make mistakes. But I was happy I created a brand new outfit with my old clothes. I plan on creating more outfit to see where this dress can take its legacy, she deserves it after all, having been waiting around in my closet for three years now.

I hope you like this post, until next time!

Bisous, Brigitte

Peep more pics down below:

Photo Credit: Spencer Goble

B in Wonderland: American Cupcake Review

Cocktails, food and colors!

Today, I stepped into real-life Wonderland with the girls from the Fashion Network Association for a Sunday brunch. I was already excited to just eat, but I was mesmerized when I stepped into what seemed to be a regular cupcake bakery. The lighting was amazing and colorful without being too harsh for the eye. For a while I did not even think about the food. All I wanted was to snap a picture of everything I could see, from the candy on the shelves and the color changing lights to the yummy looking cupcakes.

I thought I would do a quick (and very visual) review of the place. As you can already see, the ambiance is quite Charly-and-the-chocolate-factory-esque, and if you're into that, you will love seeing it in real life - personally, I am in LOVE.

The service was friendly (our waiter went to the same campus as all of us), and pretty fast. And for the food: it was amazingly tasty! I actually wanted to get some more but I decided to calm down. It was just the right amount of food.

AC might be on the pricey side, but for a nice brunch once in a while, it is totally worth it.

If you are located in SF or plan on visiting, I highly recommend this place for a unique experience.

Check out more pics below:

Veggie Omelette - Spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, potatoes / Toast / Fresh fruit: $12

Candy Cocktail "The Incorrigible" - Sparkling wine, pomegranate liqueur & raspberry: $8

Almost forgot the cupcakes!

This first time was for brunch, but I cannot wait to try the dinner menu. I heard it was just as delicious, with the great lighting as the cherry on top!

(AC's website)

Thanks to the FNA for putting together this great meeting! Make sure to check out our blog for more!

What I wore: a light black and white maxi-dress from Buffalo Exchange and a vintage Old Navy jacket. I bought this purse in a random shop in the streets of Paris.

Hope you like this post!

Bisous, Brigitte.