FASHION WEEK TO WORK WEEK

BLACK LACE was all over the Chanel and Valentino runways during Paris Couture Fashion Week…

Bring it into your work day look with these gorgeous pumps!

HIP TIP: KOOL AID

Kool Aid kinda reminds me of summer camp.
Summer camp and boys.

I never understood how the pitcher-man was able to drink himself. It's a little weird.

What ISN"T weird is that those flavor crystals provide long-lasting all day lip color! Yes, lip color!

As an adult, that big ole glass pitcher-man has a whole new meaning.

Just dab a dash of water into a small puddle of the Kool Aid crystal flavor of your choice. Rub on lips. Let it sit for a moment and then wash off!

It's a lip stain that will last the whole day long.

PICK 'EM UP COBB TACOS

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY VEY!

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Are you woman enough to head over to that hot guy across the bar and pick HIM up?

There are only three rules if you are going to give it a try. The biggest rule about "the pick up" at the bar is eye contact. If you don't have that, please, don't go over. Locking eyes is a sure fire way to see if there is any interest at all. And he isn't checking out your legs if he's staring at your shoes too long, so step away… unless you want a great wingman.

The second rule: know when it's time to go. If he isn't interested and flirting back, get out pronto!

The third rule: be yourself. There is no way you will ever find Prince Charming who loves you for you if you never show who "you" is.

While I like the ballsy idea of women picking up men, my favorite thing about FOOD is... the Pick Up. Hand-held, delicious appetizer-style food.

Cobb salads are my favorite. Who can resist the flavor of avocado, blue cheese, grilled chicken and bacon?

The following dish is a hand-held "pick up" appetizer version of this staple salad.

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• Blue cheese
• Chopped tomatoes
• Grilled Chicken (tenders) OR Deli turkey
• Romaine hearts
• Avocado
• Dressing of your choice
• Turkey bacon

Prep your dish: Grill and season some chicken. You can replace the chicken with some deli sliced turkey, cut length-wise. Chop your tomato and slice your avocado into slivers. In a pan on medium heat, cook your turkey bacon to a nice crisp. When completed, break the bacon into bite-size pieces.

Take a piece of your washed/cut romaine heart and spread some blue cheese directly in the middle. Make believe you are buttering some bread-- without the butter and with no bread.

Top with a bit of everything, then sprinkle some crumbled blue cheese right on top. Drizzle lightly with your dressing choice. Enjoy!

How to Plate: Place each Cobb Taco in a line on a crisp white platter as you would see at a posh Mexican restaurant.

DAILY HEEL WATCH

Hot fuschia booties?!

I'm in HEAVEN with these Delman Jules stunners (courtesy of Zappos.com)