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It looks easy enough that a beginner seamstress could handle it

Mix everything together except the nuts and seeds (do this anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours before serving), then toss in the pistachios and pumpkin seeds just before serving to retain their crunch

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Store leftovers in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to 3 days

The concept here is that there needs to be both elements - the smart, (ie appropriate, tailored, conservative) and the casual (ie relaxed, dressed down) co-existing in each outfit