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34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s

34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday. If you have been following my blog or social media for a while, you know I have a love for shopping at Trader joes Market. So, I have composed a list of “34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s” of some of my favorite items and how I use them. Hopefully, this list will help you on your next shopping trip, and maybe there is a couple of things you haven’t tried and now well.

34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s

1. Glaze balsamic glaze= so good on salads, Italian dish Pizza, and bruschetta

2. Pesto Alla Genovese/Basil Pesto= great as a chicken marinate, great sauce for a quick Pasta dinner, excellent on garlic bread sprinkled with fresh Parmesan cheese, makes a yummy pizza sauce, To name a few.

3. Chunky Blue Cheese/dressing= This is one of the best Blue Cheese dressings, tastes great as a veggie or wing dip, is delicious on salads, mix with cream cheese to create a spread for sandwiches.

4. Salsa Authentic/ mild salsa = A great store-bought salsa that tastes homemade, add some grated cheese for a fun snack served with tortilla chips, use on Mexican dishes, eggs, and yummy on taco salads.

5. Mini carrot cakes muffins/dessert = A great dessert, snack, and treat! It tastes like homemade Carrot Cake and has the best cream cheese frosting.

6. Organic carrots of mini colors = make veggies fun and perfect for platters and serving with hummus. I also loved boiled drained served with butter, basil, and salt and pepper for a great side dish.

7. Kale & edamame salad= yummy on the go lunch

8. The Dark Chocolate Lovers = chocolate bar

9. Dried Pasta/ Tortellini with pesto filling=The product is of Italy, so affordable and fantastic as a cold salad with pesto and Parmesan cheese and cut-up tomatoes and olives. Or sever warm with your favorite sauce.

10. Cracked wheat sourdough bread= sourdough is one of the Best bread for you, and this one is one of the best pre-made ones. Buy a couple extra and freeze.

11. Sea salt Brownie petites= A simple treat with a subtle twist. Rich, Belgian chocolate brownies sprinkled in sea salt. A perfect little bite. My Boys love it.

12. Ciabatta Demi Baguette = Artisan-style bread perfect for a quick appetizer (shared on the blog ) or used to make a delicious panini. My boys love pastrami and cheese. I love Turkey, pesto, tomato, and avocado panini. See Recipe on Instagram.

13. Shaved Parmesan & Romano & Asiago Cheeses= Used on most of my pasta dishes & my hubby’s Alfredo recipes HERE the recipe below. Also perfect to top soups and salads.

14. Fresh Bruschetta Sauce= Roma tomatoes with olive oil, Basil & Garlic. This sauce is the sauce I use on my easy Appetizer recipe

15. Speculoos Cookie Butter = A deliciously unusual spread reminiscent of gingerbread and made with crushed biscuits.

16. Everything but the Bagel Sesame seasoning blended with sea salt, garlic & onion. Perfect on avocado toast and vegetables, mixed into cream cheese for a dip, and my Favorite, incorporated into Plain Humus, so good!

17. Everything but the Elote seasoning blend= a mix of salt, Chili peppers, cheese, chipotle & cumin. Great for mixing in tacos, it’s excellent as a rub and perfect for anything you want to add heat.

18. Chili Lime seasoning blend= just the right amount of salt and heat. Another is great on Mexican food, a great rim on a spicy Margarita, and yummy sprinkled on tortilla chips.

19. BBQ Rub and Seasoning with Coffee & garlic= great rub on meats and added to Your favorite BBQ sauce.

20. Raisin Rosemary Crisps= A crisps, savory and sweet cracker to complement cheeses, Dips, and Toppings. I love to keep it on hand for entertaining. It makes a quick appetizer and is excellent on the Charcuterie board.

21. Fig & Olive crisps= A crispy, Savory & Sweet cracker to Complement Cheese, Spreads, Dips, and Toppings. This one is my hubby’s all-time favorite cracker and another one great to keep on hand for entertaining and charcuterie boards.

22. Fresh flowers= they always have a great variety of seasonal flowers at great prices.

23. Seasonal Fruit= is almost always the product of USA and organic. Because it’s in season and they have excellent growers, it tastes so good.

24. Italian tomato Paste= Double concentrated Tomato paste. Perfect for sauces and stews.

25. Organic Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup= (not the low sodium) It does not taste the same at all! this soup is a favorite soup at our home served with grilled cheese for an easy dinner

26. Carmelize onion cheese= is such a great flavor, perfect on a charcuterie board, perfectly paired with a salty cracker.

27. Frozen Pizza crust= is an excellent crust for creating your pizza!

28. Whipping cream in blue box= non-refrigerated, great for pantry stock items. It’s convenient to have on hand to make sauces ( hubbies Alfredo sauce), add to mashed potatoes for a creamy texture, and, of course, whip up a quick dessert… Because whipping cream can make anything fancy.

29. Honey roasted peanuts= A yummy salt sweet treat. My family can eat a bag whole! I love having on hand to add to a charcuterie board or placing in a bowl on a bar or coffee table for company.

30. Onion crunch= In a jar, it’s a great seasoning/sauce to have in the pantry. Taste great on bread or cracker for a savory snack. Delicious on a baked potato, great as an extra layer of flavor Pizza or garlic bread.

31. Lemon olives= So affordable, yummy added flavor to olive and great to keep on hand for Charcuterie boards make a great tamponade or snack.

32. Cauliflower Pizza crust = In the refrigerator section. (see my Turkey Panini recipe on Instagram)

33. Lemon Curd= One of the best-bottled lemon curds I’ve ever had. Great on scones, mixed into oatmeal, sourdough toast, pancakes, french toast, and waffles.

34. Vodka sauce= great flavor sauce; add a little extra garlic and some Italian cheeses for a fabulous quick pasta dish.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. ‘34 top things to buy at Trader Joe’s’ I would love for you to leave a few of your favorite Picks below in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

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12 Things to beat the Winter blues

12 Things to beat the Winter blues

Hello pretty ladies,

The holidays are over. Most of you have taken down and packed away Christmas. Some might be cleaning and organizing, and others might try to catch up.

The Cold & darkness of Winter is starting to get to you, and January & February feel so long. So here are a few of my tips that help me get through Utah’s long Winters. 2 Things to beat the Winter blues right now. 2 small things you can do for yourself and your home to help beat winter blues right now, easy & affordable.

12 things to beat the Winter blues

1. Freshen up your space, clean out clutter, change sheets and bedding(if you have a second bedding set. )Rearrange furniture and add some New throw pillows (Throw pillows are reasonable and add a pop of color or a fresh design.)

2. Add some plans or fresh flowers to your space. Flowers brighten a room. I love a couple of rosebuds on my nightstand, a new arrangement on the entry table, and one on the kitchen counter.

3. Paint your nails—something about having color on your nails that is cheery.

4. Go for a quick walk. Getting fresh air and moving for 30 minutes s helps your energy and mind.

5. Drink plenty of water, add some fresh fruit, lemon or limes, or strawberry and mint t a clear pitcher, and refrigerate. It’s pretty and refreshing. Drinking water is excellent for hydration, clear skin, and energy.

6. Place a bowl of Lemons, limes, and oranges on our counter or Dining room table. Not only is it pretty and Refreshing. It is affordable and fantastic for you to add to water or eat.

7. Get a spray tan or give yourself one. A tan always makes us feel like we’ve been on vacation or outside in warmer weather. My favorites are L’oreal and Great color, no streaking. L’oreals color is buildable and takes a couple of hours to start The BT Cosmetics Jet Set Sun is instant color and gets a little darker in time, also buildable.

8. Treat yourself to a blowout. It’s an affordable way to get your hair done, feel refreshed and lasts about a week.

9. Make sure to get 30 minutes of sunlight a day. Vitamin D is so important for your health and your mindset.

10. Eat a salad, most people of salad as a summer food, so eating salad tricks the brain into thinking it’s Summer. Instead, it is refreshing and healthy for you. Quickly on the go, I love the Market salad from Chic fil’A, and to make it at home, try a few of my easy salad recipes, Orange Chicken Walnut Salad and my Berry Salad.

11. Self-care- whether it’s 30 min or two hours, take time for yourself. I like to reserve an hour or two on Saturday or Sunday for self-care. Selfcare is not a selfish act, it is essential for your mind and body, and when you do so, you do better for others.

Here’s a little peek on Instagram of my routine and Here on the Blog.

12. Plan a trip; nothing like planning and anticipating a trip. It gives you something to look forward to and prepare for.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post on “12 things to beat Winter blues!” I would love for you to leave a few of your favorite tips below in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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A Quick little introduction to Chit Chat Chic

A quick little introduction to Chit Chat Chic

Hello Pretty Ladies,

I hope your January is going well. Most of you know I belong to a beautiful group of mid-lifers Called Chit Chat Chic. 5 of us, Cammi, Lisa, Michelle, and Cindy.

What is Chit Chat Chic?

We started CCC over a year ago. We all had crossed paths at some point on our social media and blog journeys, sparking a group Instagram share that Lisa organized…

This share started a dm, and we quickly became fast friends via Instagram. We shared several things in common: midlife, raising families, careers in social media marketing, fashion, beauty, and our faith.

Realizing we all clicked, loved this friendship and bond we had created, and loved the support system we had. So we decided to do more together, collaboration blog posts, Instagram shares, Pinterest boards, and a Marco Polo, where we chatted daily.

How Chit Chat Chic was born

Instagram launched a new feature, the 4-way Live option… I thought… this would be an excellent opportunity to share our combined knowledge and friendship and interact with our followers to build relationships with other midlife ladies on our platform.

Instagram Live is how Chit Chat Chic Was born.

We knew we needed to be consistent picking, a day and time that worked for everyone weekly…

Originally on Tuesday, at 6:00 pm Mnt. However, for 2022 we had to change it to Wednesday at 6:00 Mnt.

How Chit Chat Chic Live works!

We go Live on Instagram every Wednesday at 6:00 pm Mnt. With 4 CCC members ( 1 spot alternates out) for the week. 1 Host the live, with 3 co-hosts. ( occasionally a guest host) With any of our following or non-following tuning into the live on Instagram. A LIVE = in Live time with the ability to chat.

The Host picks a topic and has 6-7 questions prepared. Then, we discuss the question/ show samples if applicable and allow our following to be active in the conversation by typing their responses.

The Topic is different every week and varies from Midlife issues, fashion, helpful tips, and reviews on products.

Why Chic Chat Chic Live?

We love having this connection with our following, as we are building friendships and a community of women supporting women.

Having your following connect with you and you with them helps them get to know us from behind a screen and allows us to learn more of what our followers want and need.

What’s ahead for Chit Chat Chic?

We have had the opportunity to start traveling together and working with brands as a group. Last August, we were Host in Park City and had the chance to work with several businesses and brands, which was exciting and opened doors for more collaborations like this.

We have several Trips planned for 2022.

Chit Chat Chic Has its own Instagram account! And we’re thinking about a podcast. Exciting things ahead….so stay tuned.

I hope A Quick little introduction to Chit Chat Chic will help you to want to tune in live on Wednesdays at 6:00 Mnt. Here is a sample below of last week’s Live (my answers, Head to the other ladies’ blogs for their answers) Linked below … In addition, we will be recapping on our blogs for easy reference and shopping products we may have talked about!

Wednesday’s, Live Chic Chat Chic conversation Recap:

Wednesday 1/12/22

1. What was your most popular item sold from 2021? I had a tie for 3 things, The New Balance tennis shoe, Colleen Rothchild Hand cream, and Kut from the Kloth boyfriend jeans!

2. What was your most recent purchase for your closet? Lululemon Align leggings and Teddy coat

3. What was your most recent purchase for your home? Bed for one of our Guest rooms

4. What was your most recent beauty purchase? Nothing gifted!! Colleen Rothchild Hand Cream

5. Favorite workout leggings? Hard on for me, I love the Spanx, Athleta, and (The Lulu is my First pair, so I have to review)

6. Favorite workout product anything from amino acids to stretchy bands. Apple watch

The ladies blogs:

Cindy= LuLuloves7, Lisa’s= Coast2coast, Michelle= Poised Petite ,Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog post. ‘A quick little introduction to Chit Chat Chic’ I would love for you to leave a few of your favorite Picks below in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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In Stock Last Minute Gifts and Stocking Stuffers

Hello Pretty Ladies,

If you caught our Chit Chat Chic last night, you know we talked about In-stock last-minute Gifts and stocking stuffers. We’re fast approaching the final shopping days, and we discussed gifts we like to have on hand, gifts that make great neighbor gifts, girlfriend gifts, stocking stuffers, Ideas, and items we would love to have in our stockings.

We had a fun chat. The Chit Chat Chic ladies and our followers had great ideas. (I will share a little of them below). We love the interaction with our following in our lives and hope you can join in on one. We go live on Instagram every Tuesday at 6:00 mnt. we share a new topic and chat every week. (Note: we are taking Christmas week off) Today, each of the ladies is sharing their picks and finds on their blog. I linked them below.

As I said last night, I love keeping gifts on hand that I love. This tip makes a last-minute gift not feel last minute. I BUY MULTIPLES when I find things I love, especially if on sale. Items like Beanies, Candles, Meyers seasonal cleaning products, Countertop cleaner, dish soaps, and hand soap wrapped with a dishtowel. I also love giving Colleen Rothchild Hand cream, Milk Chocolate toffee almonds, and Specially puzzles. There are so many great in-stock last-minute gift and stocking stuffer ideas I could have pages total.

Shop what I shared below:

I am sharing just a few things from the chat!

I shared five things I would love in my stocking = Colleen Rothchild Hand Cream, Sea Salt Dark Chocolate, Lip Balm, Walker shortbread cookies, Bling Hoop Earrings ( I love Hoop earrings. It’s my go-to shape), and Peepers Readers.

Shop My Stocking Picks below:

Stocking Stuffers for My Boys, age 18-25, some great items for young men that our boys love. Like Specialty Jam, Japanese sodas (WorldMarket), Dude wipes, Lululemon Deodorant, Flashlight, Skincare, a new toothbrush, Coffee, Honey, Favorite chocolate, cooking seasonings and sauces, Ski wax, Ski socks, Gift cards to In & out and Starbucks.

Shop some of the items below:

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my “In Stock Last Minute Gifts & stocking stuffers” I would for you to leave a few of your favorite gifts to give below in the comments. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

Joining me in Sharing “Last Minute Gifts and Stocking Stuffers” Chit Chat Chic girls. Cammi, Lisa, Michelle, and Cindy. You’ll want to pop over to their blogs and see what they’ve chosen as helpful gift ideas.

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

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I’ve been Keeping a secret, About Amazon!

I’ve been keeping a secret, about Amazon and I can share now! I am so excited to share 📣 I was chosen as an Amazon Ambassador.

As an Amazon Ambassador, I will be working with Amazon and doing live’s on Amazon’s platform. ( kind of like a host) My first one was last Monday, November 1st. (link below) I will be doing one live a week, (Monday nights at 7:00 mnt.) (Live= Just that, going live on Amazon’s platform, like Lives on Instagram, but shoppable in real-time) showcasing products I use, love, feel are worthy of owning, giving tutorials, doing Stylings for you, and so much more. It’s a great way to learn about products and be able to shop for them as well. Let me know if there are products you would like me to showcase on a live. Leave a comment below.

It’s Youtube and Qvc all on one platform. I am excited about this opportunity and how it could help my followers learn about products before purchasing. I would appreciate you following me, as it is very important for me to build my following on Amazon. Follow HERE

Here is the link to follow my Amazon shops. This link will automatically have you as a follower for my lives. For those of you who don’t know what Amazon Shops are, Amazon has created a place where influencers or small businesses can curate Shopping boards on Amazon for their followers to shop easily. I have carefully curated Shopping lists/ inspiration boards to help YOU, my following, take the ease out of shopping. Amazing Amazon finds, deals, tried and trued, PLUS my family’s favorite things.

All items to shop for are placed under easy titled shopping categories. Sample= Fall Fashion, Beauty must-haves, Christmas Gift giving, Amazon products you need for home, Items my boys love. Etc. TIP: I have done all the hard work for you…Tested products, created design boards, and created gift guides to HELP you find all the right products and save you time.

https://www.amazon.com/shop/darcyvandenberg

“I’ve been keeping a secret, About Amazon!”

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Shop my Outfit:

My First Live on Amazon HERE

My Second Live on Amazon HERE

The Products I showcased for the first Live:

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my “I’ve been keeping a secret !” You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

Best Selling Items from October

Best Selling Items from October:

I thought with the Holidays around the corner. It might be fun to share the best-selling items with you. My following loved and purchased them during October. This List might also help you check off some of the gifts on your List. Best selling Items make for lavish gift-giving.

I picked my Top 10 selling items from my Liketoknow sales. Suppose you are new to the Liketoknowit app. It is a beautiful FREE shopping app That allows you to shop your favorite blogger’s items from everything beauty, fashion, home, and lifestyle. All in one place, for easy shopping. It’s an excellent tool for finding anything you need, with help picking your sizes and the quality of items. Think of it as your “personal shopper” at your fingertips. Another plus, you help your favorite blogger’s small businesses by using the app and their links, as we earn a small commission at no cost to you.

Spanx Perfect Pant

Anything made by Spanx’s is a great seller, but these Perfect pants, with skinny legs, are so easy to wear. Work great with boots, booties, mules, and heels. They are great pants to wear for the Holidays as they can be dressed up and great for work pants. I sized up to a large.

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2. Initial Mug

An excellent gift for a coworker, Teacher, Secretary, coffee & tea lover, Girlfriend. Anyone on your List that you need assistance under $15. You could even make it more special by putting it with a Starbucks gift card or their favorite Warm drink items. I picked up a couple as gifts and, of course, one for myself.

3. Faux Leather Newspaper Boy Cap

Fun cap and affordable under $15 make for an excellent gift for the hat lover on your List.

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4. Social Threads Risen Jeans

$59 size down, fit great, comfortable, and feel like an expensive pair of Jeans. These are the last restock of the year. Grab these best-sellers before they’re gone.

Family Sale 20% off code FF20

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5. New Balance Sneakers

New Balance sneakers are so comfortable, and these are so chic. I bought them in 3 colors. These have been my number one seller three months in a row! What a great Christmas gift. True to size.

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6. Free People Long Shacket/Duster

Free People never disappoint, and this fun & cozy soft Shacket/ Duster is an excellent piece for layering! It comes in 3 colors and is perfect with your favorite jeans or layered over a dress. You can see why it was a BEST seller. Size down, I am in a small.

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7. Plaid Thigh-length Shacket

Shacket’s are all the rage and come in a variety of lengths, patterns, and colors. I love the color combo of this one. Grey and tan make it a color combo that works with a lot of outfits. A great gift idea any lady on your List would love. True to size, I am in a medium.

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8. Tula Pumpkin Scrub

Tula’s face scrubs are one of my favorite skincare items. The Pumpkin for this time of the year smells fantastic. I love how my skin feels after I use this gentle soft exfoliant. I use it 2-3 times a week. A great stocking stuffer and gift for the beauty lover on your List. Save 15% off with code DARCY15

9. Uncommon James Square Hoop earrings

I am a hoop girl, hoops are my go-to earring choice, and I love the unique shape of the square. (I have in two sizes) You’ve proven to love the shape as well. These were the 3rd top seller this month.

10. Capri Blue Candle

Capri Blue candles are always a best seller for me every month. Of course, the Volcano scent is a top seller year-round, but their seasonal candle scents are unique for Fall and Winter. These candles burn clean, have no soot, burn for a fantastic amount of hours and come in the prettiest jars that you can use after for flowers, odds, and ends, etc.

Joining me in Sharing October Best Sellers or Favorites are our Chit Chat Chic girls. Cammi, Lisa, Michelle, and Cindy. You’ll want to pop over to their blogs and see what they’ve chosen as helpful gift ideas as well.

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

Have a beautiful day, pretty ladies,

New Fall Try-on at Evereve

New Fall try-on at Evereve. There is something about Fall Clothing that always has me wanting more. The Layers, cozy sweaters, fun boots, and cute jackets. It’s a season I can’t resist adding more pieces to my collection. Evereve gets new arrivals daily, and I love the brands they carry. Pieces of clothing work for moms and midlifers, classics and trending clothing, yet brands you know last.

I love pieces you can mix and match. I wanted to create great outfit inspirations for this Fall try-on using some of the same pieces to show you how versatile they could be and give you multiple looks. So, over on Instagram, I created an IGTV complete try-on video, talking about each piece, how they fit, sizing, and more details.

Items: Kut from the Kloth Reese High Rise Straight Jean,

Only @ EVEREVE Evereve Raye Plaid Shacket

Dolce Vita Huey Hiker Boot

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Only @EVEREVE Evereve: Raye Plaid Shacket

Sweater dress: H&M

Hat: Lack of Color

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Only @ EVEREVE Malone Camo Vest

Good American: Always Fits Good Waist

Sanctuary Check Boyfriend Tunic

Sorel Lennox Lace Boot

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Only @ EVEREVE : Malone Camo Vest

Varley: Bayliss Sweatshirt

Schutz: Bette Bootie

Commando: 7/8 Faux Leather Legging

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Roan + Ryan: Madison Poncho

Good American: Always Fits Good Waist

Gola: Grand slam Pearl Sneaker

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Varley Bayliss Sweatshirt

Commando 7/8 Faux Leather Legging

Schutz Bette Bootie

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KUT FROM THE KLOTH: HIGH RISE CONNIE ANKLE SKINNY

Only @ EVEREVE

Allison Joy Kiera Lace Trim Cami

Schutz: Bette Bootie

BB Dakota: Show stopper Sequin Duster (this was such a new arrival, I will add when it’s available online)

Shop the Look Below:

Dolce Vita Huey Hiker Boot

Kut from the Kloth Reese High Rise Straight Jean,

Only@EVEREVE Evereve Raye Plaid Shacket

Line And Dot: Clara Fringe Pullover

Harriet Isles Andi Beanie Only at Evereve

Shop the Look Below:

I have a couple of friends sharing in an Evereve blog post share today Dawn and Jenna. Make sure to go check out their Evereve picks and styling.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog. You can also find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Liketoknowit, Amazon shops, and Facebook.

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10 Summer Favorites to Kick off Summer

10 Summer Favorites to Kick off Summer🌴☀️🌊

My Favorite SHORTS right NOW… I could wear it every day… so comfortable and easy to style in multiple ways. ( Not ashamed to say I wore them 3 times last week) Purchased at Evereve HERE
TULA Sunscreen is NEW this year, and I love I can use it on Face and Body. It’s not greasy and won’t clog pores. Grab yourself one HERE
I love BEACH BAG season… Let me tell you. You could never have too many😂 HERE are a few of the Favorites I own below. 👇🏻

Here are several cute ones under $30. Some as low as $12 Shop the Post.
You know I am a HAT girl, and these are the ones I purchased this year. Each one provides great protection for your face and looks great with All your Suits & Summer outfits.
SUN TEA is no secret. I am a BIG Ice Tea drinker, Nothing better on the Hot days of Summer than to cool off with a Tall glass of SUN TEA. How I make mine: 4 -5 Lipton tea bags, a glass jar (I have a large Ball Jar HERE) fill with warm water, add bags, and set out in the sun in the mornings. By afternoon it’s the perfect Dark color I love… Grab a tall glass, add ice & pour. ( you can add mint or lemon 🍋)
A good BOOK– I have a few on my reading list this Summer. Below is a couple I can’t wait to read.
CHIPS, SALSA, and GUACAMOLE… I could eat it every day in the SuMMeR! My easy Recipes HERE
WATERMELON and YES I salt mine…. Yum yum yum

TIP: For picking the perfect Watermelon, look for one with a large yellow spot and what looks like scratch marks. The yellow means it stayed on the vine to get ripe, and the stretches are really bee stings (meaning it’s sweet). BEST watermelon cutting Knife HERE

9. SUN DRESSES Summer dress styles are easy to wear, lightweight, easy to pack, and super easy to style. (Below is one I’ve been wearing on repeat) Shop it HERE.

I’ve purchased a few of my favorites this season and have been styling over on the gram for you BELOW: (don’t judge:) HEHEHE…because YES…I did purchase every single one of these dresses this year. (insert shopping problem) seriously though..there so good and so easy to wear!

10. SANDAL season☀️ I adore sandal season, showing off pretty painted toes! It’s no secret I am a shoe lover, and I buy new shoes all the time. I can’t resist pretty shoes. Below are my go-to sandals every season and my NEW additions this year.

Let me tell you… if you don’t have Havaianas Flip flops, you’re missing out. (not joking; I own at least 20 pairs, Got my Mama hooked too) Very very comfortable, not like any flip flop you’ve ever put on. Last for years, come in so many fun colors and designs. Made in Brazil. This was the shoe that saved me when I had Plantar Fasciitis. Trust me, worth paying a little more than your average flip flop. Range $28-35

I hope you enjoyed my 10 Summer Favorites. I would love to hear one of yours below. And make sure to check out my Chic Chat Chic girlfriends blog post for their Summer Favorites as well below.

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

11 Spring Fashion Trends You’ll Love

Boho Decor Shop this photo HERE

11 Spring Fashion Trends You’ll Love!

One of the things I love about the season change is the NEW trends that can give your wardrobe a little refresh. It doesn’t mean you have to go out and purchases a whole new wardrobe. It means you can add some fun new pieces to what you already own to give the pieces a new FRESH look. Isn’t that one of the things we love about Spring? FRESH

Although several trends are happening this Spring, I picked 11 Spring Fashion Trends you’ll love and be able to easily add into your wardrobe without spending a lot of money. Plus a couple of easy tweaks you can incorporate to be right on-trend.

11 Spring Fashion Trends:

Boho Home Decor
Babydoll Dresses
Shirt Dresses
Western-Inspired
Straight-Leg Jeans
Chunky Gold Links
Pearls
Studded
High waisted Jeans
Middle Part
Crocodile Accessories

#9. Is featured HERE. High-waisted denim with a wide leg and distressed detail. This Maggie Mae jean by Free People is one of my ALL time favorite jeans. I own it in every wash. (size up due to the high waist) Easy to wear and to style.

This is one piece I would suggest you grab to give your Spring wardrobe a refresh. If white isn’t your thing, You can grab them in Denim and black denim.

#8. Stud details= Featured on the bow sandals is a cute monochromatic stud detail I adore. These popular Valentino sandals are a splurge, which I linked below. I have had a couple of seasons and adore them. I felt they were worth the Splurge, knowing I would wear them for several seasons, and the stud detail is very subtle.

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#3. & #4. Killing Two birds with one stone… The shirt dress looks great on every figure. It is easy to style, can also be worn as a duster. I love it hides my tummy (my trouble area). Shop my Hat HERE

This Shirtdress also incorporates trend #4 Western-inspired with western details in the pockets detailing and buttons. The western-inspired is very easy to achieve by adding a cowboy hat, a plaid button-up, or simple western details, as shown above.

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Here are a couple of subtle & easy Spring trends you can add to your Spring wardrobe…. Chunky Gold Chainlink details (shown on the bag) Pearls are ALL the rage this Spring (detail on the Sunglasses) Studded detail shown on the sandal. The Shirt Dress is making a big statement, and this one also incorporates the little western detail on the pockets. Let’s not forget about the middle part, Have been wearing a Middle part since I grew out my bangs several years ago. But this year, it’s been talked about a ton by the younger generation! they’re saying, ” You show your age with a side part and skinny jeans!” (this is a whole other subject, and I’ll go there another time!) Insert laughter!

Layered over the Shirtdress to show another way to style it is the Eyelet duster. Eyelet fabric is popping up everywhere this Spring, from Swimsuits, dresses, and denim detail.

Although this look has several Spring trends happening at once… It doesn’t scream TRENDY or overdone…. It’s ALL in how you bring the Small details together to pull the overall look off. Allowing you to be on-trend at any age.

I also love these little trendy Spring details; they won’t break the bank and can be added to your own piece. Shop this look HERE

#6. Chunky Gold Links

#7. Pearls

#8. Studded detail

#3 Shirtdress: I layered it with another trend Eyelet, shown here with an eyelet duster (I didn’t list this trend)

#10. Middle part

#5 The straight leg jean… Don’t worry; the Skinny jean isn’t gone! It’s just taking a back seat to the Straight leg jean. Here I am wearing the Straight-leg jean in a mid-rise and a frayed cropped hem. I prefer the mid-rise to the high rise, as it hit me better on my body as I don’t have a waist and my trouble area is my middle. In high-rise denim, you’ll need to go up a full size, and it really does shorten my already shorter torso. And let’s Talk REAL…I don’t love what a high rise does to my already flat butt:(!

All my height comes in my legs. I am 5’9 1/2 for reference and wear a size 6 to 8, depending on the jean. In this case, it’s the brand Level 99 denim, and these are a size 28 (let’s face it, my size also depends on my fluctuating weight of 10-15 pounds!) THANKS, Midlife, and menopause!

A couple of reasons it’s great to own a straight leg. They look great with the on-trend clog sandals. As skinny jeans could give you that elf effect 🙂 ( Insert Giggle), They really flatter the leg and add a longer leg appearance. And they look great with tops tucked in to show off your waist! Can I say, “Pull out your BELTS!”

Shop some of My FAVORITE mid-rise jeans below:

By some of my personal brand favorites. These are brand favorites because they fit so many body types, have great stretch, wear fab. These are some of my go-to jeans for styling clients and what I purchase. Brands like Kut from the Kloth, Not Your Daughters Jeans, Madewell, and Level 99. (some say HIGH rise but trust me, I tried on or own, and they are ALL mid-rise on me)

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you love my take on this year’s Spring trends. Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Liketoknow it for daily inspiration and shopping finds. Have a beautiful day!

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5 Dresses You Need For Spring and Flatter Everybody Type

5 Dresses You Need For Spring and Flatter Everybody Type. These are must-have affordable dresses you need this Spring and Summer. Easy styling, look chic without much effort, and really easy to wear. I love every style, there easy to pack for traveling and seriously can flatter every figure. 5 dress styles you need are The Maxi, The Tee shirt dress, 3 Tiered Spaghetti strap, baby doll, and the Shirtdress.

Hello Sunshine☀️ , Or at least that’s what this color of dress says✔️ , And the Rug behind me☀️☀️☀️☀️

1 of the must-have, 5 Dresses You Need For Spring, and Flatter Everybody Type. Is this Tiered spaghetti dress for this Spring and Summer☀️🌷 So affordable, comes in various colors, great for travel, and really easy to style! Here I grabbed it in a couple of colors; you should too, while it’s in stock✔️☀️🌼

I have chosen dresses at every price point, and truly Something for Everyone, even a couple perfect for Easter🐰🐣 Below Are my picks in the 3 tiered style.

A Maxi is always a fun choice & Spice, or rust is actually a popular color for Summer, shown here with the cardigan, paired with a chambray Maxi dress ( this one was purchased at Magnolia Farms (I linked very similar ones) HERE and accessorized with another On Spring trend the pearls. Here I played with the Pearl trend & featured the Kendra Scott Pearl and silver pieces. It shines pretty with the chambray. Finishing the look off with a bootie and sun hat!

In Utah, Spring can be chilly (even snowy). This gives you the layers you need and a closed-toe shoe.

Shop some of my Favorite Maxi Dresses this season, in all price points below:

This Spring baby doll style dress has the cutest swiss dot details up close, and again we see the Rust color for Spring; it’s even mixed in with the coral and orange scarf I tied to my bag🌻🌷 I purchased the large, and I should have gotten the Medium. There is a lot of fabric (I should have stayed with my true size.) I needed the length of the large. (remember, I am 5’9″ for height reference) It paired with Tortoise & gold jewelry and finished off with a bootie. (this bootie is sold out) I linked similar ones HERE

This is a cute look for Easter and can take you all the way thru Spring and into Fall. With a few styling adjustments. Add a denim jacket, taller boots ( I love cowboy boots with baby doll dresses). Even a long cardigan sweater is cute for the Fall season.

Shop my picks this season for the Baby doll dress below:

The Leopard tee shirt dress, shop the look HERE.

A tee shirt dress is a perfect Spring Dress. It’s a great and easy-to-wear dress style for Spring. Easy to wear, easy to travel with, and even more versatile to style. (I’ve linked several like ones, As mine is sold out) Wear with this season’s HOTTEST kitten heel sandal HERE or with converse. This dress will take you from day to night, all in how you style it!

I’ve paired it with a Denim jacket that hits right where it needs to take you in at the waist. (this one HERE is my personal favorite, and I own in several washes.) Lightweight, soft, and fits perfect, not bulky or boxy. Finish off the look with your favorite Gold jewelry. I wear these pieces several times a week. Lv locket, gold hoops, gold Buddha bracelets, and my favorite gold rings for laying. ( I’ve linked several like items) below & Don’t forget a straw bag.

Shop my MOST worn jewelry below:

Shop my Tee shirt dress picks below:

Spring shirt dress🌻🌷

Plaid shirt dress with pearl buttons has a touch of western appeal; I took the touch of Pearl on the buttons to the next level by dressing it up with Pearls, Cluster Pearl and tortoiseshell necklace, layered Pearl bracelets one a Chanel and some tortoiseshell bangles, tortoise hoop earrings, wedge sandals, and headscarf, to finish it off!

Tip: this button-up dress can also be worn as a cute duster with jeans or shorts✔️ I love things that get double use. Shop this look HERE. Here are a few more of my favorite shirt dresses.

More Spring and Summer dresses that flatter every body style and have me adding to my cart, below

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