Saw It. Pinned It. Did It. TWICE!

In case you didn't guess by the title, this is a two-for-one post today! Can I get a woop woop?!

My first SPD was the Kiss Pies recipe!

I ran into issues right away with this one. When I went to the grocery store to get the ingredients, they only had regular kisses, not the mint ones (and the recipe had my heart set on mint!)!!  So, I decided to buy the dove chocolate mints and experiment that way.

I followed the directions from the pin, which were VERY simple! To make the circles, I used the opening of a cup like a cookie cutter.

I did change up the egg whites for a mixture of half butter half water that worked just as well.  I also used Truvia instead of sugar. I ended up liking this because Truvia is very coarse.

I baked at 350 degrees for 24 minutes.

Let them cool...

...and enjoy!

The Verdict: I'd give them a 7.5. The warm ones (when the chocolate was still melted) were much better and I think the cookie could have used more sugar. I think I will put the sugar coating on the pie crust BEFORE making the wonton shapes next time to spread the sugar out more evenly. 

My second pin/ SPD was inspired by J's Everyday Fashion!

pin found here

I decided to mostly copy the middle look, but opted for cowboy boots instead of ankle booties, since I've worn my ankle booties twice this week, already.

{Sorry for the TERRIBLE lighting! This photo was snapped at 6:30 AM so we just used the overhead lighting in the foyer.}

Have you tried any pinterest projects recently?

Today's Pickins:

1. Free Printable Holiday Gift Tags

2. Hairdos to Match Necklines

3. Chapter Attire is the Perfect Work Look Inspiration

OOTD + Firmoo Review + New Design

Today's post was inspired by Firmoo!

Not going to lie, I was a bit surprised when they sent me an email offering to send me a free pair of glasses if I HONESTLY reviewed them on my blog. Really? 

Firmoo is an eye glasses company that specializes in trendy eye wear for low costs. Pretty simple. 

As someone who has been wearing glasses since age 5, I can appreciate that glasses seem to be getting trendier and trendier. So, I decided to go bold and picked out THIS pair in the tortoise option. 

{H informed me of how hipster cool I would be when I got them}

My pretty glasses in their case!

The glasses came in about two weeks after I ordered them and I wore them the next day to test them out! The weirdest parts for me were 1) adjusting to a new prescription (I just went to the eye doc a week before ordering) and 2) the large lens! 

{In purchasing a frame with large lenses, it was really cool not having a perimeter of invisibility} 

Overall the glasses seemed pretty sturdy and for the VERY LOW cost, it's worth a try, especially if you are like me and want to be trendy with your eyewear. 

For Cotton's Pickins readers:

Firmoo wants you all to try a FREE pair of glasses, just pay shipping! 

Here's a shot of me in my pair! 

I incorporated the glasses into today's OOTD, as well. I went for a comfy look, as the office is pretty empty with the upcoming holiday. I wore ponte pants, black boots, a long white blouse, and an army jacket!

I kept accessories to a minimum, simply wearing a woven pearl and ribbon necklace, pearl earrings, and, of course, the glasses!

Do you style your look around your glasses? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Today's Pickins:

1. Pick up a free pair of Firmoo glasses HERE.

2. A "Hit The Books" playlist for my sweet readers that have finals coming up!

3. Chai Pumpkin Spice Thumbprints aren't just for Thanksgiving!

4. And, for the LOLz....

Anyone notice the new design? Whatcha think?! I want some honesty!