Since today is my 26th birthday I thought it was only fitting to celebrate and center today's post on birthday cake. And no, I didn't make my own birthday cake, I actually made these for my mom and my husband for their birthday's a couple weeks ago before leaving for NYFW. And since I forgot to post them while I was away there's no better time than now to indulge in some chocolatey coconut frosted cake. I actually found the recipe in a nameless old cookbook of my mom's that was handed down to me, hope you try and love it!

For The Cake:

One-Bowl Devil's Food Cake

1 2/3 Sifted Flour

1 Cup Sugar

1/2 Tsp. Baking Powder

1 1/4 Tsp. Baking Soda

1 Tsp. Salt

1/2 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa

1/2 Cup Coconut Oil (Solid Form) or Softened Butter

1 Cup Milk

1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract

3 Eggs

Preheat Oven to 350˚

 Add Coconut Oil (or Butter), Milk & Vanilla and beat 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping sides often.

Add eggs and beat for an additional 2 minutes. Pour Batter in cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes (or until toothpick comes out clean).

Cool on Wire Racks for 10 minutes before removing from pan, let completely cool before frosting.

 Add powdered sugar and stir until completely smooth. 

Since I've barely snapped shots of anything this week, aside from my instagrams, I've been meaning to play a little catch up on my Trip overview of snapshots. And since it's been two weeks and is practically old new now, bear with me and humor my last attempt to catch up. After all it is my birthday weekend...

A View Lucky Fabb

GenArt Show - Chloe Comme Paris

 Sole Society Preview

 Backstage At Cynthia Rowley

 Before The Fit For Fall Show!

It's official, it's fall and all those summer pieces sitting front row in your closet are just begging not to be put away just yet. And really there's no need to really retire them until Spring just yet, I mean, why would you want to, all those playful prints and colors easily made fall-like with the simplest, subtle touches. 

Here's 5 Of My Favorite Ways To Take My Summer Styles To Fall -

1. Top It Off With A Knit

Take one of your favorite summer prints and top it off with a fall knit, and immediately you've brought it back for a little more life.

Fall is here, and with every season comes a wish list for the newest wants for your closet. And since I've been obsessing for what seems like forever for a white blazer

and leather (ette) skirt I couldn't resist snagging the 'wants' I found. Since I really only had time for a quick shopping trip between shows and 'work' in NYC, I popped into H&M and spotted this skirt sitting alone on the rack for under $25 - of course it had to come home with me, even if it is a tiny bit big...

And when I got home this white beauty was waiting in my mailbox from Sheinside for well under $40, it's actually exactly what I've been looking for, and lighter so it's perfect for Florida weather. And now I just need to find the perfect fitting leather pants, I've been through like 4 already, boo! 

So what's on your Fall Wish list?

 skirt h&m, top vintage, blazer c/o sheinside, shoes bakers, clutch shop chameleon, lips makeup forever, necklace jewelmint

Over the last few months I've been on the hunt for colorful shorts to transition into fall paired with tights and possibly boots. I noticed Oasap had a few that were worth looking into and I ended up snagging the Cobalt pair (also in Orange and both on sale for under $45!). And since it's not quite fall here in Florida, I embraced the last few days (er, weeks) of Summer/Autumn with sheer separates and bare legs..

 shorts (run really small, size up) & shirt c/o oasap, bag vj-style, shoes bakers, necklace jewelmint and vintage

 Since maxis and prints are kind of a weakness of mine, it was an obvious decision to snag the Love Stone Maxi from Beauxx.com. Not only is it gorgeous and perfect for fall but it was on sale for under $60, among many other beauties at the street chic boutique. Of course, while at fashion week this was my first and favorite look, so of course I had to recreate it for you.

When London Times tapped me to style their Metallic Stripe Dress for day and night for only $100, I immediately jumped at the chance, not only do I love their dresses (seen here, here and here) but I love a good budget challenge. They gifted me with the dress, and sent over a $100 American Express to complete the task. I immediately knew I wanted to go simple on accessories and let the dress pop on it's own so for day I played with a belt and playful pumps and for night I went casual 'cool' with boots and a scarf, just enough to make the dress stand out. Of course no look is complete without a bold lip, and since Oxblood is 'all the rage' I couldn't resist.

What do you think? How would you style it?