Spreading my roots a.k.a musings on tribal prints a.k.a....I don't know but these boots are fierce

Juicy Couture tall gladiator sandals, Tracy Reese dress, Gap vest, fringed bag, tortoise  shell earrings, tortoise shell See Eyewear sunglasses

I woke up this morning with visions of tribal prints dancing in my head.  Whether tribal prints are on trend, I'm not quite sure...because fashion is so cyclical I feel like next season they'll be out, and the season after that, they'll come back as "Back To Africa Chic," and we'll all be forced to re-buy what we donated to Good Will to stay in vogue.

My favorite part of the outfit is a necklace my father recently got me in South Africa.  He was on a humanitarian trip with President Clinton, and they stopped at a place called "The Junkyard."  It's the kind of unique and lovely piece that has conversation value.

XOXO,

MacKenzie

Something's Coming...

Tony had the right idea in "West Side Story."  When you feel like something exciting is coming you can't quite hold it in, and sometimes you get so excited about it you break in to song.

Now I can't say you will find a YouTube video on this post of me singing, but you can expect things to change.

I have been 24 for a little over a week now.  Every day since my birthday I have woken up with the most exciting butterfly feeling in my tummy.  Now when I get this feeling it's because I can feel great things coming around the corner.  If you follow my twitter (@MacKenzieAGreen) or facebook page you know that I am a spiritual and faith grounded person.  And with that being said I truly do believe my steps are ordered, and I just have this feeling that this year is moving me toward who and what I am meant to be.

I hate to get mushy or all preachy on here, but it felt like it needed to be said.  When I originally started this blog it was to just chronicle my life in pageantland.  Now I'm still an accidental beauty queen, but that's just one facet of the story.  I'm a soon to be accidental spin intructor, accidental financier, accidental health and wellness guru (my family has labeled me this haha), accidental fashionista, and the happy accidents go on and on.

I hope my evolution and growth are as inspiring as this blog was when it began, and I hope that you all enjoy the ride this year as much as I have enjoyed taking you all with me.

XOXO,
MacKenzie

P.s. Here are a few overdue photos from the Miss DC MAO pageant (If you're wondering I placed 2RU, but don't worry I'm still Miss DC USA 2010)...a post will come down the road about my experience in pageantry

Martha would be proud a.k.a. I'm clearly no food stylist a.k.a. I'm soooo not a photographer

It has been a while since I posted anything on my blog.

In an attempt to get back on my blogging, and to take the easy way out, I figured I'd post a few photos of some wonderful meals I've cooked and enjoyed.
 The nom-ilicious banana bread quinoa from Rabbit Food for My Bunny Teeth.  If you know me you now about my ever growing love of breakfast, quinoa, and bananas! So when I ran across this website yesterday and this recipe...it was love at first sight.  If you've never had quinoa you are missing out and I feel sorry for you.  Come on try something new!

Also you may notice the giant starbucks in the photo.  I love to start my mornings (at least during the summer) with a venti unsweetened coffee.  And if you like your coffee a little sweet, do like I do and add some stevia...leave that artificial sweetener crap alone.

This picture is further proof of my lack of food styling ability...but its absolutely delicious so that makes up for what the photograph lacks.

This lovely meal comes courtesy of the ladies at Tone It Up.  It's a quick and simple recipe that utilizes frozen veggies.  I'm not going to post the recipe, because I want to create my own spin on it...and that's the recipe I want to post down the road.

 Last but not least a delicious Glowing Green Smoothie.  Another recipe that I want to tailor differently so that y'all who read this can have an original MacKenzie Spin on a delicious classic.  I think my favorite thing about blended greens in a smoothie is the pulp, it makes the smoothies taste so filling and satisfying.

Hopefully y'all enjoy this post, and maybe it'll inspire you to take some risks in the kitchen and try something new, delicious, and good for you :-)

XOXO,
MacKenzie