Pizzadilla: Pi-zza-dil-la
[pee-za-dee-uh]
a tortilla folded over a filling of cheese, tomato sauce and other things you’d put on a pizza.
Craving pizza and being gluten free while trying to eat better is a toughy, but last week I was dying (cue dramatics) for a pizza. I saw these on Pinterest and I figured, “Why not? This actually doesn’t look too hard.” They weren’t and they were GOOD!
Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. Working on a couple of posts for the week (get excited the two people that read it 
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Off to enjoy these veggie tacos while watching ‘Princesses of Long Island’ which is…interesting.
Have a great week! -C
(love me through my camera phone photos)
In my decision to train for a half marathon, I’m looking for healthy yet affordable recipes to try at home. Of course I head over to Pinterest and pin away.
I came across this idea of 2 ingredient easy banana pancakes. The ingredients? Banana and 2 eggs.
Awesome! Low calories, very inexpensive and healthy. I can deal with that. But as I followed the directions and ate, I was slightly…disappointed?
David Cronenberg’s new film “Maps to the Stars” hasn’t even filmed yet (I hear it’s early July) and I’m already excited about it. Anything dealing with Hollywood stars and insane craziness makes me excited (in film form. Seeing the downfall of certain stars does not make me happy). Plus, Cronenberg is this weird creative genius that makes films a lot of Hollywood are scared to touch nowadays (probably because it won’t make money like franchises. I’m looking at you Fast and the Furious 656).
Anyway, with an ensemble cast of John Cusack (hello!), Julianne Moore and Rob Pattinson, I’m sure this film is going to be all sorts of crazy amazing.
Here’s a poster to show my excitement. It’s not the complete cast they’re still adding on to the list (I believe). -C
(please excuse my drawing. it was a quick test on wacom tablet)
It’s 2:08 AM as I write this post, contemplating whether or I should post it a personal post or keep it private. I don’t want this blog to seem like a “Dear Diary, here are my troubles,” but I also want to be as authentic as possible (to the few people that love me enough to read this, thank you).
So I’m here, writing this post still thinking “should I or shouldn’t I?” and I realize that’s my main problem in life.
I’ve always wanted to different and even daring things but then I go, “Um, maybe later.” We’ve all done it. Some of us say it’s not worth it and move on, others just do it and then there’s some of us, me, who dwell and analyze everything to the point that the opportunity passes and then you’re left with the shoulda/coulda/wouldas.
Even tonight I was talking to a friend about posting something I was working on and I’m weighing out all the options. It’s silly, but then it’s not. See?
This has been my life; I want to do something but anxiety stops me from doing it. The fact that I wanted to freelance was a huge step and even some days I go back and forth about whether or not I should have just done nursing (says the person who is h o r r i b l e at math and science, but I digress).
I can change this. I can talk myself out of my over analyzing and just do it–cheesy but Nike has a point.
I have a lot I want to do, a lot I want to achieve, and a lot I want to share with people. If you happen to stumble across this post and are in question about if you should do this or that, do it. Take the chance. Don’t be like me and let anxiety take over. You’re better than that.
-C
New downloadable. Even though June is still considered Spring until the 21st, it’s always associated with summer in my mind.
So here it is, enjoy. Have fun with it on your laptop.
Download here | Designed by: Clarissa Nicole
Janelle Monae collaborated with Erykah Badu for Q.U.E.E.N and I’m obsessed with every aspect of this. Her style, the video, the song itself. Cannot wait for her new album, The Electric Lady.
PS. Catch the homage to the French art film, ‘Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?’, which I need to watch.
What do you think of the song/video?- Clarissa
I’m a huge fan of A Beautiful Mess so I was excited to learn about their new app. Now, even if you can spruce up your Instagram photos with boarders, filters, phrases and fun fonts.
Head over to iTunes to download it for 99 cents. -Clarissa
Because…can we? Thanks. – Clarissa
design and photo by Clarissa Nicole of CNICOLEPD
Just a daily reminder for myself and others.
So kick those negative “I can’t” thoughts in the face and push through. Haha. I try. -Clarissa
design by: Clarissa Nicole/ CNICOLEPD
I am a fan, a FAN of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Yes, I quote Thrift store 75 percent of the day because it really connects with me (being a starving artist doesn’t allow you to name brand clothes anyway) but I really like their sound.
Can’t Hold Us is my jam, has helped me proceed through the day and help me push through the “blahs” I have going on in my life and push through those minutes I try to run when I feel like, “eff this I don’t want to run anymore.”
Get into this energetic performance. Love it.
-Clarissa
(photo found via Google Images)
This week has been crazy, to say the least. I think we can all deem this to be the worst week ever in history.
First the Boston marathon bombing and I can’t wrap my mind around why anyone would do this. If you’re like me, you’re glued to the TV wondering what is going on in this world. I can’t imagine, I simply can’t.
Iraq is dealing with killings during their election season as people exercise try to exercise their right to vote and Venezuela is dealing with a skewed election as the government is throwing out votes and hurting those who voted against the opposition.
Wednesday, the town of West had a huge plant explosion that destroyed a large part of the town. If you’re in Texas and have been up and down 35 from Dallas to Austin or San Antonio, you’ve seen this town and stopped there for a kolache or two (it’s known as the Kolache Capitol of Texas).
Last night a shooting at MIT where a patrol officer was killed by one of two suspects of the Boston marathon bombing; a town usually thriving is now on lockdown and the world watching all of this as it unfolds.
Saturday update: They caught the second suspect. Boston officials are the best and I hope they get a chance to relax, breathe, get drunk, something. Also, thank you to the person who saw the something off on the tarp and the runner who ID-ed the suspect.
My faith teaches me that things happen for a reason, but my faith also says it’s OK to question why? I don’t understand why all of this is happening, why all of this happens in one week. It’s scary and sad and my thoughts and prayers are with everyone.
I wanted to do a black and white photo of the subways in New York during a time most people shouldn’t have been on the subways (sorry mom). It was eerily quiet compared to the hustle and bustle that was a few hours before. In a way thought, it was oddly beautiful. For the record, I wouldn’t do that again even though I was there with two other friends waiting for the reroute to get back to the city and to our hotels. It was late, way late, (or early, too early–whatever 3:30 AM is to you) and I won’t lie–there were lots of prayers said in my head to keep us safe.
photo credits by: Clarissa Nicole
In the process of making my business cards I wanted to do something a little different to make them stand out, so I took to Pinterest (obviously) to gather some ideas.
I came across this idea and thought, “cool!” so I researched how to do it.
Luckily, Austin blogger Camille Styles had a simple DIY tutorial so I followed it.
But the end result didn’t turn out that great. By “not that great” I mean…
From reading other people’s comments, a problem could be the rock not being heavy enough. At least it wasn’t ALL of my cards–that would have been a bummer.
photo credit 2-4: CNICOLE PHOTODESIGN
I recently decided to give going vegetarian another try because I’m partially nuts after my physical I feared the normal numbers for cholesterol were coming too close to high (they’re not, but it’s some points away and I want to be careful) so I gave up the few meats I do it (chicken and turkey) and double up on vegetables.
Add this to being gluten free and my “diet” (hate that word) can be a lot more tricky than it should be.
Thank God for Pinterest. I’ve found meals I am most certainly going to try in the near future.
If you’re gluten free like me, easily replace the whole wheat buns/bread with gluten free bread. I personally love Udi’s Gluten Free Multigran Bread. It’s fantastic and doesn’t taste gluten free while being gluten free.
Have you tried any of these recipes? What’s your favorite vegetarian dish?
All photos do not belong to me and are credited to their respective photographer
If you can’t tell, turquoise is my favorite color so naturally, my first (official) CNICOLE COLOR post is turquoise.
Never being a pink girl, I went to fab.com to gather some turquoise favorites that you’re unlikely to find at any store.
1. No Guts, No Glory 2. Woody Shoulder Bag 3. Soft Box Sm Cerulean 4. Everything Wonderful 5. Keep Calm and Drink On
**This post is not endorsed by Fab.com.
I had to, you know I had to.
To not go into detail with my opinion about the telecast (ain’t nobody got time for that), I’ll give you my favorite looks of the night.
1. Kerry Washington in Miu Miu.
I adore her. She’s my bff in my head, the Hollywood side to me…just…glorious. The color with her skin tone, the hair, the subtle, not over the top bedazzle works. Not her first go around in Miu Miu and I hope it’s not the last. It’s enough daring for her without it being too much.
2. Naomi Watts in Armani Prive.
Mom said she looked like a can of Sprite Zero, but I fell in love with the gunmetal one shoulder,. Often times this can go wrong, but it worked for her. I love her hair and make-up being simple to keep the dress as the wow factor.
3. Charlize Theron in Dior
Charlize for me has done wrong fewer times than I walked the red carpet (read: none). Tonight was no exception. And can we talk about her hair? Yes. It makes her face look even more stunning and for someone still trying to get used to her pixie (I’ve had mine since December), I have this new confidence to work mine. Not that we look alike, but her confidence rubbed off on me.
4. Jessica Chastain in Armani Prive
Neutrals were part of the pallet for the red carpet and Jessica made it work. She kept her hair simple, added a bold lip and looked elegant on the carpet. I think it’s my favorite dress of hers all award season.
5. Halle Berry in Versace
Madam! I really don’t know how old Halle is and let’s be honest, it doesn’t matter. She’s beautiful, end of.
That’s my Oscar wrap-up. Did I miss anyone? Who were your favorites?
All images found via OK Magazine online and Tumblr. Ownership belongs to appropriate photographer
My motto for 2013. Let it be yours too.
Image by: Marco van Zomeren
Had the pleasure of photographing Porsche Montgomery, creator and owner of Fashion Fix Personal Style. Working with magazines, individual clients, recreating your closet and everything in between, Porsche hangs out getting inspired at one of Dallas’ upscale shopping malls, Highland Park Village.
I recently did a “makeover” with my logo, site and blog and after agonizing over everything I’m finally satisfied with the outcome.
Thanks Moo.com for the cards and the schnazy card holder.
Macbook Pro found on apple.com via Google images. Photo and design by Clarissa Nicole
More photos from my New York trip. The view of New York and New Jersey from the ferry was amazing. If you don’t know, I’m completely obsessed with New York.
I’ve blogged about Bobby Long and tomorrow he’s releasing his follow up album, Wishbone. I was able stream it on Paste Magazine website and you all, it’s good. Very good.
One of the tune I’m digging off of Wishbone is In Your Way. Listen to it and dig it.
Trying to start my Music Mondays because as much as I love design and photography, music is another huge love of mine and I enjoy sharing tunes. That being said, let’s kick it off with The XX, shall we?
The first time I heard them was in 2010 when I stumbled across their cover of Aaliyah’s Hot Like Fire. I loved how they made it their own and didn’t try to make it like her version plus their British, so I was really excited about them.
After purchasing xx I was dying for a new album, so of course when Coexist was released to bless our ears with amazingness, I did everything but beam into the clouds of heaven to thank Jesus personally. Exaggerated only slightly, but my day was made.
Angels is one of those songs that hits me to my core. It’s a quiet medley mixed with softly sung yet powerful lyrics that has me repeating it for 2 hours minimum.
Cannot wait to see them in Dallas (a sold out show by the way)! What do you think about them?
C
photo from Google Images: http://www.blumile.com and lastfm.com respectfully. Layout by CNCIOLEPD
I have a thing for farmers markets. There’s nothing like fresh fruits and vegetables and supporting local farmers. All around it’s just a good time. Bonus: these were taken in NY!
Click the photo for another desktop design
Sorry for the delay in posting; projects have me very busy. I went to Bobby Long/Meiko a while back at The Door and they were great.
I recently went to New York (recently being in August), and decided to have some photos in the air. Too bad I couldn’t open the window while flying. Dang science.
