Zoodle Pesto Pasta with Chicken

Ok so Dave and I ate awful this weekend, even though we got our workout on, we still had ice cream and cake on Sunday. Oh and Friday night we had steaks and cake...and Saturday was a disaster as well.  So needless to say, I was needing some veggies yesterday!  I am not sure if you have ever made Zoodles but they are Zucchini in Noodle form.  I replace them for spaghetti!

I totally made this recipe up and was super impressed with how it turned out!

Ingredients

Chicken

2 Boneless Chicken Breasts

10-12 Cherry Tomatoes

1 T Olive Oil

Italian Spices- I used the dipping spices that you usually put in Olive Oil for bread dipping, but just regular Italian Spice would work fine.

Salt and Pepper

Preheat Oven to 375.  Drizzle Olive Oil in a glass pan.  Place chicken on top.  Season chicken on both sides with Italian Spices, salt and pepper.  Add tomatoes whole.  Bake Chicken until cooked through, mine took about 25 minutes.  Shred chicken.  I like to do this in my Kitchen Aide mixer with the white paddle.  It is almost like magic, how great and quickly it shreds chicken. 

Zoodles

3 Medium Zucchini

1 T Olive Oil

2 t salt

2 T Pesto

Julianne zucchini with a mandolin or you can use a sprializer.  Sprinkle salt over zucchini in a colander so some of the water releases from the zucchini.   I am jealous if you have one of those. Place skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.  Add zucchini and saute for 2-3 minutes, until zucchini is hot but not mushy.  

Add Chicken, Tomatoes and Zoodles to a large bowl and stir in pesto until well coated.  Serve immediately with fresh shredded parmesan cheese.  

In Sonnet's Kitchen

Here is a great blog article all about Zoodles and the perfect way to make them!

http://www.insonnetskitchen.com/how-to-make-zucchini-pasta-with-a-mandoline-slicer/

Have a great day!!

What I Am Lovin' Thursday!

Well guess what?!  Snow Day AGAIN in Nashvegas!  I love snow but I would totally be ok with not seeing it anymore this year.

So I have been taking pictures to remind me of what I need to blog about and there are a bunch of things that I love right now...so if you care....keep reading!

The KEEP App

If you are not looking for another app to be addicted to, I would suggest to scroll past this one.  A friend of mine introduced me to this great shopping experience.  Just imagine Pinterest, but even cleaner with a way to directly purchase the item in the app.  Just try it, and thank me later :)

Download the KEEP App here!

Stella & Dot Bracelets

I got a new shipment last week and I love all the new bracelets I received.  Email me at sloane@sweatandsequins.com if you are interested in any of these!

Sardinia in Blue

Petra Braided Bracelet 

(As Seen on Gossip Girl)

Amelie Bracelet

I wore the Amelie Bracelet with the Pave Necklace and Rebel Necklace!

Renegade in Rose Gold

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion for Acne

So I don't really ever break out but lately I have had a few places on my chin that have been driving me crazy.  I researched and when you break out in that area it is usually due to stress or too much sugar.  Yea, I believe that!  This stuff is AMAZING! It is almost like calamine lotion for your blemishes.  You literally use a Q-Tip, dip it in the pink solution and dab it on your face.  Then you sleep in it and like magic, your blemish is gone!  Now, you DO NOT look cute or sexy with pink dots on your face...my hubby asked me where my retainer was before we went to bed.  So I wouldn't advise a selfie!

Purchase Here

Brunch at City Winery in Nashville, TN

Last weekend, Dave and I went to City Winery for Brunch.  I purchased a coupon on Travelzoo for $29.00.  It included 2 brunch drinks and 2 entrees.  The drinks are so great!  I started with a Hopped Mimosa which had grapefruit bitters and it was outstanding.  My second drink was the Sobro Blues which was prosecco, blueberry liqueur, lemon juice and a fresh giant blackberry!

Dave's Regular Mimosa and my Hopped Mimosa

Sobro Blues

We also had the biscuit beignets that were phenomenal.  We ordered them with apple butter instead of the tomato jam they come with. 

I sadly didn't take a photo of our entrees, because I was starving and forgot.  Dave got the basic City Winery Breakfast that came with Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Potatoes and Toast.  I had the Meat Fritatta that was just perfect with Sausage, Bacon, Ham and Feta.  It was just the right size!

I highly recommend trying it out and make sure to get the coupon on Travelzoo!

Happy Snow Day!

Beauty Products...Just Because It's Tuesday!

I am going to let you in on a little secret called Ipsy.  It is very similar to Birchbox but I honestly have enjoyed this more.  Their samples are usually bigger and their brands are better in my opinion.   What I love the most is they all come in a cute makeup bag, and who doesn't need more makeup bags?!?!  Here are the products that I received in my March bag.  Did I mention this is only $10.00 a month and Free Shipping??

Hey Honey Peel Off Mask- I cannot wait to try this! 

Pencil Me In (Amythest) 

I love this!  It is a deep purple and stays on well!

Eva NYC Up All Night Spray

I really like this as well, a little volume never hurts!

Peach Bellini Model Co Blush

This could be my new favorite blush!  I love it!

Cargo Mini Lipgloss- Anguilla 

I used Dervish MAC Lipliner with this!! LOVE IT!

This is the cute makeup bag everything came in!

Check out Ipsy Here!

FITNESS FRIDAY!

This blog is called Sweat & Sequins after all, and I haven't posted many fitness posts lately.  I was asked earlier this week by a sweet friend who works at Lululemon to do a shoot at SHED Group Fitness.  I was so excited for many reasons.  I like to see myself as fit, but I am not in "photoshoot" shape for sure.  So after eating lettuce for a few days and working my butt off at SHED, I did feel a little more "photoshoot" ready.

Emma met me at SHED with some awesome Lulu clothes, and we got started!  I loved how the pictures turned out and I am not in for full body shots...EVER. 

I love the If Your Lucky Pant!  There were so comfy and didn't fall down during the workout!  The mesh legs are the best, oh and I loved how my butt looked in them!  Let's get serious ladies, that IS important!

I also have on the Light Speed Long Sleeve in this photo.  It's so fabulous that it is only available in-store.  Go check it out at the Hill Center Lululemon and ask for Emma.  She is even more fabulous!!

The Row Machines at SHED are my favorite.  I used to view rowing as an easy workout, because of course I was doing it all wrong!  These are mean machines, but so fun.  

SHED is having a 20 Minute Row Challenge in March!

I am wearing the Run: Speed Shorts in this photo.  I am normally not into shorts, I did love these.  I was super impressed on how they fit.

Crossback Tank and If Your Lucky Pant

Stretching it out!

These are the ropes!  They will totally fool you.  If you think lifting ropes doesn't sound like much of a workout, you are very wrong.  This is great for your arms and I can really tell a change after using them!

This Crossback Tank is pure perfection! It has a perfect amount of support and is super comfy!! Plus I love how it made my shoulders look!  It paired very well with the  Run: Speed Shorts.

These are box jumps!  For some strange reason,  I really like these!  If you are lucky, and you decide to give SHED a try, maybe you will get to do a box jump burpee. Fun Times!

If you are interested in the Lululemon pieces, you can check out their store at the Hill Center in Nashville or purchase the pieces online.

Crossback Tank

Run: Speed Shorts

If Your Lucky Pant

If you want to come to a SHED class, which I highly recommend, let me know and I will get you a free class (new clients only).  They also have SHED Strength Sessions which are 30 Minute Private Training Sessions.  It is one of my favorite workouts in Nashville.  The trainers are wonderful and they cater to all fitness levels.  The clientele at SHED is second to none.  Everyone is super friendly and very welcoming!  Be prepared to get sweaty, feel amazing and look fabulously fit!

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Hope You Have A Stylish Day

Hope your day has started out great!  It is snowy in Nashville, yet again but I think this may be the end of it for a while!  

One of my favorite online shops is Blue Avenue, and the owner just so happens to be a sweet friend as well.  I have blogged about her cute clothes plenty of times.  She came to my Stella & Dot party a few weeks ago and ordered the Rebel Ring and Signature Engravable Bar with her wedding date on it.  

My favorite shirt in Blue Avenue now is the Save Water Tank.  I styled it with the Silver Rebel Pendant,  Renegade Cluster Bracelet and Pyramid Stud Cuff  (It is ON SALE right Now) from Stella & Dot.

Former Bachelor Contestant, Melissa Rycroft in the Rebel Pendant

Tiffany Amber Theisen in the Rebel Pendant

Let me know if you are interested in any of these pieces and I will be glad to help you out!!

Happy Thursday!!
Sloane

Kale, Potato and Sausage Soup

This weather is crazy in Nashville.  I am going stir crazy in this house.  The snow is so pretty, don't get me wrong but the ice underneath is not cool.  We went to our neighbor's house for dinner last night and I could barely even walk across the front year because it was a solid sheet of ice.  Dave braved the roads this morning to get to work...not sure if he really had to go or if he couldn't bare another day working from home with his fabulous wife! haha!

Anyway, if you are trapped inside this is a great winter recipe.

Ingredients

1 lb Italian Chicken or Turkey Sausage

1 lb Red Potatoes (cut and quartered)

3 Handfuls of Kale

1 sweet onion (chopped)

1/2 tsp. basil

1/2 tsp. oregano

1 Bay Leaf ( I didn't have one so I didn't use one)

3 Cloves of Garlic

5 Cups of Chicken Broth

1/2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes (Optional_

1/4 cup Heavy Cream ( I used skim milk)

Salt and Pepper

Parmesan Cheese

Directions

Cook Italian Sausage until brown.  Add spices, onions, garlic and cook until you can see through the onions.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Stir in Chicken Broth and Bay Leaf and bring to a boil.  Add potatoes and cook until tender.  Stir in Kale until it is tender. Stir in heavy cream or milk and stir for a minute.  Serve immediately and top with parmesan cheese. 

I served with a grilled cheese and it was amazing!  

Recipe Source

Stella & Dot has some beautiful jewelry for this icy weather.  Check out these "Snow & Ice" pieces.  My online trunk show is still open here http://www.stelladot.com/ts/2tc56 and don't forget to check out the trunk show specials.

1. Petra Braided Bracelet

2. Silver Sutton Necklace (My Fave)

3. Casablanca Chandelier Earrings

4. Vintage Crystal Bracelet

5. Pave Chevron Ring (Silver)

If you spend $50.00 at my online trunk show, you get 50% off of any of the below pieces!

Best Curling Iron Ever

Happy Snow Day #2!  This Nashville ice storm is a little crazy.  Our back door was completely frozen shut this morning.  Another day in my PJ's is fine with me....tomorrow however, I may go crazy.  Anyway,  I have found the Best Curling Iron Ever, well my friend Kate found it for me.  She bought one and they sent her an extra one for free.  She knows my obsession with curling irons, so this was the perfect gift.   It is called the InStyler Tulip.  There are a lot of different types of InStylers so make sure if you decide to order this you get the Tulip and it looks like the below.

It is literally so easy to use and the best part is your hair looks perfect.  There are several different settings.  You can create tight curls that will last for days all the way to fun beach waves.  All of these hair styles I did with the InStyler Tulip.

This was on Valentine's Day!  My headband is Pink Pewter and I got it at Parlour 3 in Brentwood!  Here is a link to purchase!  

This is my favorite because I honestly woke up and my hair looked like this on day 2.  The first time I did it I used the tightest setting and it was super curly but the day after was perfect!   I am literally obsessed!  You should totally get one. 

Here is some YouTube videos of how it works.

Video link

Video link 2 

Happy Curling!

BIG NEWS!!

Life has been pretty interesting lately, which is why I haven't been around much!  I thought a lot about making this decision, and I am really excited to share with you that I am now a Stella & Dot Stylist!  

I just love their jewelry and their company is really rewarding! I actually had a party last weekend that another stylist held at my house and earned over $250.00 in free jewelry and then 50% off 4 additional pieces.  If you love this line of jewelry, having a trunk show really pays off!  Anyway, I always said I wouldn't do a pyramid sales system....and this really isn't.  Nothing against the skin creams because I have tried them all!! I just think if you have a pretty necklace on, no one will notice your wrinkles. HAHA!

Please check out my first ever Online Trunk Show here!  http://www.stelladot.com/ts/2tc56  If you scroll down, you can see the trunk show specials.  You can RSVP and then shop online.  I have a lot of the pieces so if you want me to send you any photos or even let you look at the pieces in person and try them on, I can do that too. (If you live in Nashville)  Also,  if you would like to have a trunk show to earn FREE pieces, let me know!  I am always up for a party!

http://www.stelladot.com/ts/2tc56

Here are some photos from my "Brunch & Bracelets" Party that I had last weekend!  

Thanks Kari of course, for making my chalkboard wall pretty!

How cute are these little princesses?

These are by far my favorite earrings.  They are the Casablanca Chandeliers as a part of the Bridal Collection.  

This is the Sutton Necklace that I have on, by far my favorite piece.  You can wear it SO MANY WAYS!  It comes in gold, silver and a combo of gold and silver.

Stay tuned for more posts about this!  I promise not to bombard you with this or beg you to sell it.  Just think of it as, Sloane sells Stella & Dot if you need anything!

Thanks again for all of your support!