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Holiday Gift Guides for Her in All Price Points!

October 13, 2021

Holiday Gift Guides

It’s that time of year when we start thinking of the Holidays, making our lists and thinking of gifts we would like to give. I took a poll on Instagram, and 60% of my followers had started shopping. With that in mind, I decided to create shopping guides earlier than expected. The first set of guides I have created for Her! Something for every lady on your list at a price point for every budget? Creating gift guides that will help give you inspiration for those extraordinary ladies on your list. Don’t worry. If you have boys and men on your list, those gift guides will be up next week, As I will be creating a gift guide a week to help you through the Holiday gift-giving season. (Make sure to see my daily gift Ideas and deals on Like to know it)

This year retailers are suggesting shopping early, as they are expecting shipping delays and want customers to allow the extra time for shipments. Also, make sure you get the items on your list that could be below stock.

1.] Square Hoops 2.] True comfort cookbook 3.] Candle 4.] Wood Cutting board 5.] Multi Chain Necklaces 6.]Chain earrings 7.] Chain bracelet 8.] A beautiful extra large Candle 9.] Velvet Pillows

Gifts Under $25

1.] Readers= A pair of well-made blue light readers is the perfect gift. Pair with a book for that special gift.

2.] Monogram mug= Inspired by French bistro tilework, this charming monogram collection makes gifting as easy as A-B-C.

3.] Pill box=A portable seven-day pillbox with a sleek design that easily fits in your bag, on your nightstand, or your counter.

4.] Socks = Soft, stretchy ribbed socks have a cozy slouchy fit through the ankles and reinforced heels and toes for durability. Barefoot dream socks= Animal spots pattern the signature CozyChic knit that makes these socks the softest, most soothing ones in your drawer.

5.] Mask set = A limited-edition set featuring five travel-size mask favorites for an indulgent at-home facial.

6.] Hand Cream= One of the Best Hand creams I have ever used and smells amazing

7.] Bracelet = Personalize your bling with this beaded stretch bracelet adorned with sparkly crystals and an initial charm.

8.] Tray= a tray is perfect for a Vanity tray, coffee table, hold desk items, and is great on a nightstand.

9.] Bowls= Set of 4 bowls, I own in pink and adore them. A versatile classic for the kitchen, now in a cupboard’s worth of colors.

$50 Gifts for Her

$50 gift guide for Her

1.] Charlotte Tilbury lip set = A four-piece limited-edition Pillow Talk set featuring new full-size Color Chameleon in Pillow Talk, along with other travel-sized faves.

2.] Tunic= Boatneck Tunic sweater in 4 colors and perfect with leggings and skinny jeans!

3.] Candle= Bestseller * Treat yourself or a loved one to Capri Blue’s beloved pumpkin-spiced scent – it’s a cozy, comforting choice that’s ideally suited for the harvest season.

4.] Glass Match holder= This elegant, hand-blown glass cloche comes filled with four-inch matches and a strike-on-bottle flint that ensures you always have a light ready. Paired with a candle, it makes a lovely housewarming gift that’s functional and has a beautiful decor accent.

5.] Knit scarf= With dainty patch pockets for a functional flourish, this fringed scarf is our favorite for bundling up in style. It comes in 6 colors

6.] Tarte Pallet = 12 beautiful shadows, perfect for the beauty lover in your life.

$100 Gift guides for Her

1.] New Balance Tennis shoes= One of my best-selling items and my favorite shoe right now! Heritage details meet modern attitude in a ’70s-throwback running shoe reissued as a mold-breaking street sneaker.

2.] Pillow Case= This luxurious silk sham protects delicate facial skin and hair from scratches, creases, and tugs, reducing split ends and ensuring a night of restorative beauty sleep.

3.] Throw= A barefoot dreams dupe, so cozy soft, and comes in 4 colors a steal at $57 versus $180 A perfect gift for everyone on your list.

4.] Arm candy= A set of 9 bracelets perfect for that layered look.

5.] Sweater= A dreamy hoodie with sweater material to keep you cozy all day long. The chic balloon sleeves make this a versatile piece—style with leggings, jeans, or joggers.

6.] OLAPLEX= A limited-edition kit featuring a full-size No 3 Hair Perfector along with travel-friendly and full sizes of other Olaplex favorites for healthy hair.

Another accessible shopping resource is Amazon Store Fronts. A place where I have created shop-able guides and lists all my favorite Amazon products. These Amazon storefronts help me develop collections for you to view and shop, knowing I’ve tried and tested the products and what I recommend. Hoping this makes it easy for you to pick a theme board/ gift guide and shop easily on Amazon. Another reason to follow me over on Amazon storefronts. I’ve been chosen as an Amazon Beauty ambassador and will be doing lives on Amazon, For how-to videos, product reviews. You’ll be able to view and shop at the same time.

Thank you, pretty Ladies, for taking the time to stop by!

Joining me in creating gift guides 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

Create your own crowd Pleasing Chili Bar!

October 10, 2021

Create your crowd Pleasing Chili Bar!

Creating your Chili Bar

My family loves a good food Bar, and creating a theme is easier than you think. So today, I will show you how to create a chili bar that is perfect for entertaining, feeding a large crowd, and being great for football season.

The steps you need to take

The first thing you need to do is pick a theme…See My Build Your Pizza Bar.

Today’s is Chili…

Second, figure out your recipe and toppings. Toppings are a big part of creating a Build Your Own, as adding all the toppings is part of the fun.

Third, figure out where you’re setting up and how much space you’ll need. (I use our second Island for most of the Food Bars I set up.) It has enough room for the serving pieces, toppings, and main dishes.

Fourth is how many containers you’ll need for topping, main dish, etc. I like to use containers that match ( say all white or, in this case, A Fall theme)

Fifth, if you want a theme, gather all the decorating items you may wish to use: paper goods, props, and things you may own that you can incorporate.

What type of food Bar are you creating?

Chili Bar, Pizza Bar, Burger Bar, Stuffed baked Potatoes? The Ideas are endless.

Now for the main dish and toppings. Find your favorite recipe and think of all the toppings you would like in that recipe that people could use to create their delicious bowl/plate. Your guests will have fun making combinations.

Here, I created a Chili Bar for Football Sunday, which would be great for Halloween as well. I love that serving all day is easy as people come and go.

I make two kinds of Chili. An all-meat chili, no beans, and a Turkey veggie chili. ( Recipes Here)

Make in crockpots early in the morning and let it simmer all day, even until serving.

If you’re not a cook, purchase chili at your favorite restaurant or grocery store. These days, the markets often have a great selection of soups and chilies in their delis.

Tips for creating an excellent Food bar!

Tips on Displaying:

Create layers/ height by using risers (can be a cup or bowl turned upside down)
Look at items you may own that can add interest and levels. Vintage scales, candlesticks, books, etc. (here I use
Pull items from around your home that fit your theme and will add to the character of your display…

Shop for great serving pieces below:

Great Chili Toppings:

Mixed Cheese

Mexican cheese

Onions

Green onions

Tomatoes

Sour cream

Fritos

Crackers

Cornbread

Olives

Jalapeños

Corn

Salsa

Hot sauce

Think of anything else. Add it! I like to have snack/ finger foods, so I added a veggie plate and dip and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies for a sweet treat.

More Tips to help you create a stunning Food bar

Above, you’ll see I placed all the toppings in white containers and some of the items in Fall baskets and containers, keeping the theme consistent and adding height with various trays, risers, log pieces as risers and trays, etc. For visual appeal, I added pumpkins, fall leaves, a pitcher of fresh flowers, etc., and paper goods or serving pieces that match.

Three More Helpful Tips :

Tip: keep your Paper goods or serving pieces at the end of the bar to control the flow in one direction. ( no line traffic jam)

Tip: Food Bars can be an easy way to entertain. If you are not a cook, you can purchase everything pre-made and still pull off a lovely meal without slaving in the kitchen, and your guests will never know.

If you enjoy cooking and creating as I do, you’ll have fun making items from scratch to feed your crew. Either way, your Food bar will be a hit.

Tip: Part of the fun is the display. Don’t leave store-bought items in containers (crackers inbox, Fritos in a bag, etc.) Instead, find cute containers to place them in.

I have shown the above crackers and Fritos in the basket. Baskets help give the appearance of homemade. ( You want the look of slaving in the kitchen all day)

Shop some of the Decor items in the photos below:

Another excellent shopping resource is my Custom made Amazon Shop storefront. I have created shopping boards with unique amazon finds in every category for your shopping needs.

Hoping I inspired you to create a fun food buffet/ bar, and if you make one and share on Instagram, tag me, and I’ll share. If you loved this post, I would love a comment below. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read.

Latest Fall Arrivals Try-On At Evereve

October 4, 2021

Latest Fall Arrival’s, Try-On At Evereve!

FALL is here🍁🍂 I shared a try-on Haul video a couple of weeks ago over on Instagram…With the latest Fall Arrivals from @evereveofficial 🖤 @shopatstationpark, It was a huge hit. So realizing, I should share it on the blog for those of you that like to view content and all the shopping details in one spot. (I know Instagram is getting harder and harder to see content and connect to the proper shopping links.) So the good news is… Making a conscious effort to blog more consistently and make it as easy as possible for you to view, shop, and receive content all in one place.

Here’s the full Fall Arrival try-on video. Here over on my Instagram, walking through all the details and how each piece fits. Knowing several of you love the try-on hauls, video style is easier to explain through video. So I’ll do my best here on the blog to share. Hopefully, you’ll get the same feeling.

I like to add new pieces to my wardrobe each season, and one of my favorite stops is Everyeve. Always finding the brands I love, in the latest on-trend styles, Perfect for women of every age. So here I am sharing my picks from the latest Fall arrivals that you’ll wear all season🍁🍂 ( you’ll be seeing me style these pieces on repeat✔️✔️✔️ You might want to grab a few of these for yourself while they’re still in stock.

The Chic Chat Chic Girls had a wonderful opportunity to shop @evereveofficial hosted by @shopatstationpark after enjoying an amazing Lunch from @twigsbistro! Finding the latest fashions all on display. The staff at all Evereve are so helpful ✔️🖤 They put pieces in our dressing rooms they thought we would love, and of course, we brought in pieces we knew we wanted to try on. Because of this service, they provide it really does help make the shopping experience fun and is convenient for those who don’t love to shop or need help styling.

Below you will find the pieces I tried on, how they fit, what I loved, and what went home with me, along with how I styled it. Even better, a “shop this post,” an easy and convenient way to shop the pieces.

( Thank you for using my links, I earn a tiny commission at NO charge to you🖤this helps me do what I love and share with you while making your shopping experience easier.)

The Chic Chat Chic Girls.

Pumpkin turtle neck sweater fits true to size ( I am in Med) paired with my new favorite Kut from Kloth Catherine Boyfriend jeans (I wore these with all the tops and jackets below). Yes, they came home with me along with the sweater, and I might be wearing the jeans several times a week!:). Jeans are also true to size, a straight leg, midrise, and super comfortable.

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Here is the perfect sweater for fall! Reminds me of Indian corn candy. It’s cozy, true to size, great with any style of jeans, cute with denim or corduroy pencil skirt. This is a sweater that you’ll wear for many Fall seasons to come. (I am in med)

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I always love a good striped tee, and this long sleeve tee with little detail at the neck is so soft, you’ll want it in a couple of colors. It fits true to size, can be worn alone or layered. I paired it with the camo shirt unbuttoned and another look with the reversible baseball jacket that is really on-trend this Fall. Both outfits I paired with my all-time favorite sneaker. (This is the coolest sneaker and one of my best-selling items.)

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Shackets have been one of the biggest trends for the last couple of years, and here are a few of my favorite Fall arrivals. They fit true to size and can be worn with anything from jeans to leggings and even over a dress.

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Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you got inspired for the Fall outfit styling! Did you have a favorite piece? I’d love for you to tell me below. Have a great weekend!

6 favorite Things from September

September 29, 2021

Favorite Things September

Six favorite Things from September…..

As September comes to a close, I thought I would share 6 of my favorite Fall trending pieces with you. I have been wearing these pieces on repeat, taking on trips, and loving them. So I figured you would love them too. These are pieces that you’ll wear all season long, and a couple of them will be items you pull out for years.

Camo Joggers by Level 99 Paired with Spanx bodysuit and New Balance sneakers
Spanx Bodysuit in black
H & M slim fit Blazer in black
Kut from the Kloth Boyfriend jeans
Faux Leather Newspaper cap
Chain Detail bootie by Steve Madden

Easy travel outfit, comfortable and chic! Camo Joggers, bodysuit, and a denim jacket. Worn with my Bestselling sneakers and go-to jewelry. (most worn hoop earrings by Kendra Scott) I travel with my Barefoot dreams blanket (a similar one here for less). My go-to Travel pieces My Louis Vuttion Large Neverfull is out of stock. In stock is the Med Neverfull, and my 60 mm Louis Vuttion duffel also sold out, but the 55mm Louis Vuttion duffle is in stock.

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This H&M Blazer is my go-to layering piece right now. Up’s the Chic value of the outfit. Perfect with everything, I wore Boyfriend jeans (shown here), Joggers, and Spanx leggings. I adore this fitted one I found at H&M. It’s fitted, not boxy, and looks more expensive than it is. Under $40 Also, great for traveling as well. Above, I paired with Kut from the Kloth boyfriend jeans (similar ones here for less), Spanx bodysuit, Steve Madden leopard mules, and a beautiful handmade clutch by Coastal Clutch NY.

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Just a little closeup flat lay of the outfit above.

This season Faux leather is everywhere you look. From Faux Leather joggers, skirts, shorts, on shirt details, you can’t go wrong with a little News paperboy hat! Such a deal at under $15 Forever21 faux leather Hat

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This look shows how to take your Summer dresses into Fall. Adding a denim jacket, a fun hat, and booties help make that Fall look perfect for warm days. These detailed Chain Booties by Steve Madden are right on trend with chain details and add a fun pop to any Fall outfit. I’ve been wearing them on repeat, with dresses and cropped denim. Note: My Jewelry is worn on repeat as well. It’s my “go-to piece” that you can wear to finish off any look. (if you turned into our live Chit Chat Chic yesterday?) You’d see us chat about our go-to pieces. These wear mine. SEE MORE OF MY “GO TO PIECES,” and Shopping finds on Shop Liketoknowit

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Thank you for taking the time to read and stopping by my blog. Hoping I help inspire you in some way. Sharing in on the inspiration are my Chit Chat Chic girlfriends below. Make sure to stop by their pages to see what they’ve loved lately.

Make sure to check out my Chit Chat Chic girls below:

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

Where to Stay and Dine in Park City!

September 11, 2021

Where to Stay and Dine in Park City!

Park City, Utah A beautiful mountain community located in Utahs Summit county. Where you can enjoy Outdoor Recreation from Skiing, hiking, biking and paddleboarding, Shopping on Historic Main Street, The outlets and shops at Kimble junction, While also experiencing arts & culture with seasonal events and multiple art shops and Silly Sunday’s, Many Restaurants makes Park City a destination for the foodie. For more details, visit Park City Chamber.

Park City is a great destination for your next girl’s trip! If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I adore Park City, and my hubby and I escape for a little staycation often. Visit our Summer Trip HERE for more info. But Park City is not only great for couples & Family getaways. It’s perfect for a girl’s trip.

Thanks to Yotel PAd, Visit Park City, for helping me organize a great Girl’s getaway for my girls, The Chic Chat Chic gang. We had an amazing trip, from amazing accommodations provided by Yotel Pad More info HERE and My Last Visit to Yotel Pad HERE, To amazing dining (more info Below), The Best Massage by Alpen & Hyde (more about that HERE), Shopping Historic Main street, beautiful walks (park city has several walking paths and Hikes)

Park City is also home to one of many Olympic venues. We are attending one of the Ski jumping and aerials practicing secessions at the Olympic Park. What a fun experience.

Although Park City was our destination, We had to share a couple of fun Utah destinations with our out-of-state friends. The Utah State Capital and Lunch at Hall Pass in the Gateway. As well as a fun shopping and dining destination, Station park, Who hosted us for shopping at Evereve and Twigs Bistro, provided an amazing dining experience.

Yotel Pad Park City

: Stay and Play

: Great lounge area to socialize or relax

: Private work spaces

: Free Skee Ball, pool and board game room

: Spacious and classic designed bathrooms

: In room kitchens with coffee

: safe no contact check in

: beautiful views

: Outdoor firepits perfect to take in the views and enjoy the outdoors.

: So many Beautiful outdoor lounging spaces to enjoy.

: Spanx Perfect pant Flared

: Gaming Room & Conference Room

Utah State Captial

Hall Pass at the Gateway

Hall Pass: Utah’s First & Only Food Hall. Located at the Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City. Over 11,000 square feet of stylish communal dining & chef-driven fare. 8 restaurants and 2 bars

HallPass allows guests to experience these new-to-Utah tastes in an environment filled with a stylish and eclectic mix of art, music, food, drinks, and fun. The restaurant concepts include SkinnyFATS, Waffadopolis, Beer Zombies Draft Room & Beer Garden, Blaze of Thunder (Nashville hot chicken), Raining Ramen, CodSpeed (fresh fish fast), Hibachican (rotating concepts & guest chefs), Colossal Lobster, Guac Pusher (fresh guacamole made table-side), and a true password-protected speakeasy. In addition, live music and DJs will entertain diners on weekends.

Harvest & Honey

: Charcuterie Board

: Harvest & Honey a local Small business that delivers to your door. Home or Hotel

: Creating yummy Bites

Harvest and Honey CELEBRATE THE MOMENT, delivering Charcuterie – From Box to Board to your door. A small business that delivers locally in Utah to your Home or Hotel, it’s a great service you’ll enjoy. Makes a great gift as well. Seriously who doesn’t love cheese?

Makes for a great light meal or snack. Available in multiple sizes to serve two to 20! We really enjoyed this board on our first night as a dinner. We changed into Pj’s, grabbed a drink, and sat down to this beautiful and yummy treat. So easy to dine and chat. We had a great time creating tasty combos. Thank you, Harvest and Honey!

Evereve & Twigs at Station Park

: Twigs Bistro

: Drunk’in Donuts

: Cobb Salad

: Fish Tacos

Station Park is a beautiful Shopping and dining experience in Farmington, Ut. I have been lucky to have been working with them for over a year. It’s been a pure pleasure as it’s one of my family’s favorite destinations for shopping and dining. Twigs Bistro is one of my family’s favorite restaurants ( I share them often in my stories). Their food is so good, and they have an awesome weekend brunch. I knew I wanted to share with my Girlfriends. Trust me. They loved it! You can’t go wrong with any of their dishes. I love the Chicken cobbs salad, their truffle fries, and gorgonzola cheese sauce is to die for, and you can’t leave without having the Drunkin doughnuts.

Twigs is a family-owned restaurant (which you know how much I love supporting small), but they do have 5 other locations in other states. so make sure to check out their website for other locations.

Draft’s Burgers and Brews

Our View on the walk up to Draft’s, on the Westgate property right above Yotel Pad Park City.

Visit Drafts Burger Bar, where they serve a large selection of beers that perfectly pair with gourmet burgers, delicious wings, and delectable sides surrounded by the spectacular views.

Best of State® Award-winning Drafts is an elegant yet comfortable gastropub featuring more than 50 beers worldwide, including 20 beers readily on tap. Drafts also serve hand-crafted burgers, delicious wings, and delectable sides with spectacular slope-side views of the Park City Resort. In addition, Drafts features an assortment of innovative handspun milkshakes.

: Appetizer

: over the Top shakes

: Burgers and fries or a salad?

Ghidotti’s

Homestyle Italian, blending old world roman with a lively Mediterranean vibe. Unlike any restaurant you have visited in the past, Ghidotti seamlessly weaves the architecture, ambiance, food, and service together into a fantastic dining experience for you to enjoy. So whether it is a romantic evening out, a large family gathering, a casual meal in the lounge, or even our popular meals-to-go, we have you covered.

The Dining experience was amazing, From the staff, the ambiance, to the food. We seriously enjoyed everything from the appetizers ( We choose to sample a pizza), house-made Foccacia bread, handmade pasta dishes, filet mignon, and let’s not forget about the amazing Desserts. The Gelato was amazing. A wonderful experience we were so grateful for the opportunity to experience. Thank you, Visit Park City

: Ghiddottis

: Beautiful setting

: Amazing Dining

: We needed to try all of the Desserts

Pizza Margarita as a starter or a meal! So yummy!

Chip Cookies are my favorite cookie company in Utah. Station Park generously provided cookies for each of us in our Welcome Baskets. Seriously so good. A must-try when in Utah.

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope I inspired you to head to Yotel Pad, Park City, for your next getaway! Make sure to check out the Chit Chat Chic girl’s Blogs for their take on our trip. Links below.

Make sure to check out my Chit Chat Chic girls below:

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

Here are a few tips on how to pull off retro fashion in 2021:

September 6, 2021

Here are a few tips on how to pull off retro fashion in 2021:

The term “retro” refers to anything that references the past, and we all know the fashion industry loves a good comeback. In fact, fashion stylist Heather Newberger says that clothing trends tend to go through 30-year cycles. For instance, we are now seeing a lot of denim popular in the 90s worn by the latest generation of fashionistas, and it’ll eventually reappear later down the line. So dressing retro is actually always in vogue.

Whether you have a closet to borrow retro items from or you’re working with modern pieces, here are a few tips on how to pull off retro fashion in 2021:

Mix and match colors and prints

The ‘80s were all about bright colors and loud prints, so don’t be afraid to match bright pants with an oversized shirt with a contrasting color. A loose black lace top with a bright mini skirt and neon tights is also an interesting ensemble. But, of course, if you don’t feel brave enough for a loud outfit, you can add some modern pieces instead. Our ‘Tulle at Any Age’ feature shows how you can pair the fabric with denim and patterned heels to dress it down.

Rock retro sneakers

Retro sneakers are classics, and because of how versatile they are, they’re easy to pair with any outfit. In particular, though, retro sneakers give off a laid-back sporty aesthetic. For example, Reebok’s skate-inspired Club C sneakers are a minimalistic pair with a white base and a few green highlights, making them perfect for a casual yet put-together look. Meanwhile, the Nike Daybreak sneakers provide a pop of color with orange and brown. Retro sneakers tend to have muted colors, neutral tones, or minimalistic designs so that you can rock them with any outfit.

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Consider interesting shapes

When thinking about outfit shape and retro-style designs, one image that comes to mind is bell-bottom jeans. In the ‘70s, especially, pants were also hip huggers and high-waisted. They also tended to have designs like embroidery, embellishments, and studs. But, of course, you can also go for some color, such as Alexander McQueen’s mid-rise flared pants or the Rebecca Vallance Amina high-rise flared crepe pants, as the ‘70s was also the time of glam rock and disco fashion. Meanwhile, the ‘50s were all about dresses with soft shapes and defined waists.

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Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize

For ‘80s retro-Style, the chunkier and louder, the better. Go crazy with colored bangles, wear your large neon sunglasses, and clip on a pair of statement earrings. The ‘70s have more neutral and natural accessories, such as jewelry made of wood, shells, stones, and feathers. But if you’re going for the disco vibe, then think glitter and anything shiny that will go with your equally sparkly outfit. The ‘60s are a lot calmer with its flower headbands, gypsy scarves, and leather moccasins. Finally, for the ‘50s, use faux fur, gloves, and cat eye-shaped sunglasses.

Give your hair some life.

The common theme with ‘80s hairstyles was that they were big and used a lot of hairsprays. Allure has a list of styles that you might want to try if you’re feeling adventurous, from the simple Whale Spout ponytail to the more daring permed fe-mullet. The ‘70s hairstyles were either feathered and messy or parted in the middle. The ‘60s had the most relaxed hairstyles, with hair usually just hanging loose. In the ‘50s, it was all about looking proper. So you can either tightly curl your short hair or make a bouncy ponytail or do the curled and pinned hairstyle for long hair, as long as you put on a lot of hairspray afterward.

At the end of the day, there’s no right way to wear retro-style fashion. After all, fashion is all about self-expression, and pulling ideas from the previous decades adds your own dynamic spin to retro fashion.

Thank you for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed today’s read!

9 Looks from Park City Girls Trip

August 31, 2021

9 Looks from our Park City Girls Trip.

9 outfit inspirations you can easily copy from our girl’s trip to park city Utah Staying at Yotel Pad. Easy looks to transition into Fall, some we even styled 5 ways for you. WE enjoyed working with some amazing brands on this trip, from WHBM, Chico’s, Spanx, Print fresh, Peepers, Station Park, Evereve, and Soma. Showing our style in what we choose, from how we decided to style the pieces. We even decided to pick a couple of things the same ( Spanx jeans & Spanx leggings) and style them differently, giving you 5 ways to wear them.

Interestingly, all 5 of us wear the same size, but due to our heights and body shapes, we all wear them differently. I hope you like the style inspiration and check out all the lady’s blog posts (linked at the bottom of this post) to see how we styled differently.

Arrived at Salt Lake international airport and off to Yotel Pad Park City

Spanx Faux leather leggings are one of my favorite closet staples (size up). You can style these in so many ways. Here I styled them with a blazer, white button-up and finished with kicks. Easy to wear with an oversized sweater and boots, paired with a rocker tee and leather or denim jacket, and even with a silk blouse and heels.

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See below how my Chit Chat Chic ladies styled!

Spanx Leggings… Styled 5 ways for you to get inspiration from.

Athleta workout gear is so soft, true to size, and easy to wear for walking, working out, or traveling.

Outfit Details :

White House Black Market never disappoints. This look is easy to wear and transitions well from season to season, as all the pieces are great basics.

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The Spanx perfect flare pant in tall. Great for a dressed-up look or business wear. I am taking these to Nyfw next week and will be styling them in multiple ways. Perfect with a white button-up, dressed up like above or worn with a fitted sweater. A pants we could all use in our wardrobe, and very flattering on the leg.

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White eyelet dress, Size down. HERE

Canyon readers are perfect for working while on a trip. I love the quality and how affordable they are. Note this convenient office space at Yotel Pad.

Peepers are my favorite affordable readers and reader sunglasses!

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Thank you for stopping by, and I hope I helped you with outfit inspiration.

Make sure to check out my Chit Chat Chic girls below:

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

Girls Trip New Beauty & Hair Products

August 27, 2021

Girls Trip New Beauty & Hair Products

Happy Friday, Pretty ladies,

Today, I was sharing a little from our girl’s trip Last week… the Beauty, Hair, and one of our loungewear sponsors.

We had the pleasure of working with several brands on this trip. Let me tell you. It was pure joy to try and test out some of these Beauty and Hair Products/brands that I hadn’t worked with and a couple that is tried and true.

I love to try, share, and test products out. Sharing hits and even misses with you is something I love to do. I know product reviews are something you love as well, and I am happy to help!🥰

Revision Skincare is a leader in skincare and is new to me. Often sold at spa and medical offices. They sent each of us girls a beautiful assortment. Here’s what they sent and what we tried out…..

Nectifirm-For firming the appearance of the neck and Decolletage. [ I am loving what this is doing for my neck]

C Correcting Complex 30% -exclusive antioxidant blend with THD Ascorbate 30%, Vitamin E, Microbiome Technology [ C is one of the 5 most important products to use in your skin regimen]

Papaya Enzyme Cleanser– Energizing facial cleanser for naturally vibrant skin. [ I use this at night to remove all my makeup residue, make my face feels and looks fresh (almost glowing).]

D-E-J Night Face Cream– All in one age-defying night treatment with Retinol. [Retinol is another must-have in the top 5 most important products to use in your skin regimen]

Intellishade Original– Anti-aging tinted moisturizer with sunscreen. [ I love a good tinted moisturizer with sunscreen for summer] your skin looks fresh yet light with just enough coverage for a Summer glow.

Youthfull Lip Replenisher– The definitive solution for youthful [ I use this at night and wake up with soft, plump lips] No drying or cracking here!

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What is CO2Lift Face?

Presented by Lumisque Skincare, CO2Lift is a medical-grade brand of cosmeceuticals that harness carbon dioxide’s natural powers and benefits to tighten, lift, and rejuvenate the skin. CO2Lift Face offers a superior take-home facial skin rejuvenation experience.

Would CO2Lift Face Work for Me?

CO2Lift Face works for people of all ages, genders, and skin types. It is an innovative, take-home facial skin rejuvenation kit that can safely and effectively correct a wide range of skin imperfections associated with sun damage and aging, including:

Fine lines
Wrinkles
Textural imbalances
Dull tone
Dark circles around the eyes
Dehydration
Sunspots
Enlarged pores
And much more!

CO2Lift Face is designed with your safety and comfort in mind, so whether you are using CO2Lift Face in conjunction with another cosmetic treatment such as laser therapy or solely on its own, this revitalizing formula can help you resurface youthful skin.

Us, girls, at 1 am doing a mask…Yes, we look melty!

I have been a huge fan of C02 Facemask for years. I did the recommended 1 a week for 4 weeks and now maintain 1 a month and have been doing it for years! Game changer for your skin! I have even shared that I have done the C02 mask for your V. Seriously made a big difference. It is one of my BEST sellers Shops HERE.

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Soma: Cool Nights Pj Set– Why you’ll love it: Classic pajamas are reinvented in our exclusive Cool Nights® pajama set, made from fabric that’s designed to keep you cool and comfortable for a great night’s sleep. Comfortable style with Soma Intimates.

[ I adore how soft these pj’s are. I love the Summer because they really do keep you cool.] They come in Tall length as well. I am wearing a Med/ Tall, and they are True to size. This style is HERE ( if sold out, they restock). Shop the Look below:

Aveda, Provided to us by Paris Parker Salon– I don’t know about you but, I love Aveda products. A couple of these products were new to me, and let me tell you, I am a fan! Here is what they sent:

Heat Relief- 97% naturally derived*, protects hair from heat during restyling. Instantly conditions dry hair to add softness and shine. Infuses hair with calming shampure™ aroma.

Shampowder-Conquer second-day hairstyles. Absorb excess oil, impurities, and sweat with powerful plant powders. Instantly add volume and texture to refresh style.

Air Control– A light hold, hair spray with flexible, lasting hold for all hair types.

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My Chit Chat Chic Girlfriends share their take on our Beauty, Hair, and loungewear on their blogs. So make sure to go check out!

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Lisa’s= Coast2coast

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

Thank you for stopping by. It means so much to me that you took the time to read my post and follow along. Have a beautiful weekend.

MY 5 Favorite Things for August! Using, Wearing, Eating.

August 10, 2021

MY 5 Favorite Things for August! Using, Wearing, Eating.

Sharing my TOP 5 Favorite Things each month seems to be a favorite of yours. Therefore, I love to share them with you. This can be anything from food, product, activity, and maybe something I am wearing to death. In today’s case, it’s all of the above. I hope you enjoy what I am loving this August!

Revive Smoothies= Delicious & healthy smoothies already created for you to enjoy. I’ll you have to do add your favorite milk and blend. (I use coconut milk) I am loving my magic bullet, so handy and blend and drink in the same container. This has really helped me stay on my health journey. Shop HERE Use Code rsf55darcyvandenberg for 55% off your first box

2. Charlotte Tillbury eyebrow kit! I love how easy it is to create brows that look good and are not hard to create. I don’t want to spend much time on my brows, and I am not great at drawing them. This kit makes you look like a pro. I adore this set.

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MY 5 Favorite Things for August! Using, Wearing, Eating.

3. A Large Fresh Green Salad, with Farm Fresh locally grown tomatoes. Nothing better than locally grown tomatoes. Cucumbers, green onion, Chicken ( I use roasted chicken store), Blue cheese crumbles with Pepper and Italian dressing. ( If I have an Avocado, I add that too)

4. Jumping for joy over this jumpsuit! Talk about easy to wear, easy to style, and perfect for travel! I have been living in it lately. Hands down one of my Favorite Things! It has a lot of fabric, so size down, Ties at the neck, and has a lower back. I am in size small. For fall, you could style with a blazer or leather jacket. Going on a Tropical Vacation? This would be darling over a swimsuit.

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5. The view on my morning walk. Isn’t it beautiful? I have been making my walks a priority, and I love the view along the way. Want to see more? Follow me on Instagram HERE and watch my stories. I often share parts of my walks with you.

Today, the Chic Chat Chic Girls are sharing Fashion or Favorites over on their blogs! I know you’ll love what they share over one of their blogs, and it would mean so much to me if you go check them out.

Cindy= LuLuloves7

Michelle= Poised Petite

Cammi=Cammie’s Happy Place

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. I hope you enjoyed the quick read. Tell me below one of your favorite things right now!

7 Fall Transition Looks From Evereve!

August 8, 2021

7 Fall Transition Looks From Evereve!

Fall Transition Looks with incorporating in some on-trend pieces for Fall 2021.

Let’s talk Evereve for a minute. Evereve is a contemporary woman’s fashion boutique geared towards moms and Midlifers who want to look Chic, feel good, and love good quality clothing. I personally love the brands they carry and how they fit. Talking about fit, Evereve has a personal stylist on hand to help you choose the right pieces for your body if that is something you want help with. They’re there to make you look your best while helping to make your shopping experience easy. I never leave the shop empty-handed.

Fall Transition= It’s that time of year when we start thinking Fall. The kids are heading back to school, which means school shopping and shorter days are approaching. Finally, we get a few cooler mornings & evenings, and Summer is coming to an end. I will share some fun ways to take some of your Summer pieces and transition them into a Fall look while incorporating some Fall 2021 on-trend pieces from EverEve.

Here are a few of this year’s trends. What’s even better is they are so easy to mix & match! I incorporated:

Camo (yes, it’s still strong as well as Stars)
Cargo Pants= Jogger Style and Skinny
Cropped Cardigans with big buttons (hip bone length)
Chunky Kicks
Mules
Chunky chain details
Blazers
Shacket (a shirt / Jacket) This year, it’s more fitted, not as bulky
Braided detail (shown on booties) (There are several more Fall Trends, and all share those soon in a post)

The Look above is a great casual chic look that’s easy to achieve using your Summer Camis and Denim Jacket. Worn with these darlings Camo Joggers and chunky New Balance Kicks. (I love the nubby details) STYLING TIP: Pulling the joggers up a bit makes it look weather appropriate and Chic! I can easily wear a graphic tee versus a camis.

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In this look, I am wearing the same pieces as above, swapping out the denim jacket for this year’s on-trend cardigan. Note: The cardigan is hip length and has large buttons (you’ll be seeing this a lot). Adding the chunky chain mules instead of Kicks. This gives a less casual look to the joggers.

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Another way to wear camo and cargo but in the skinny leg, very leg flattering if that’s one of your body features you like to focus on. (I do as my trouble area is my middle) paired with the mules again, but you could wear the Kicks if you wanted to. I liked the mules with the blazer, although blazers and tennis shoes are trending as well. Note: The Blazer is more fitted and has cute sleeve detail and collar.

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(The tee is in stock in stores but unfortunately wasn’t linkable. )

Cargo loving again! This pair is a Satin finish skinny cargo, again leg flattering and very affordable. Wearing the same graphic tee, pulling out the denim jacket and the tennis shoes. Gives a totally new look, but your using your pieces multiple time. A great way to get versatility out of your clothing. Perfect pieces of packing for a trip! Shop the Look below:

Taking that Summer Tee shirt dress into Fall with Braided Booties and Shacket. The shacket has been trending for about 3 years and really came on strong last year! It was Oversized (a Jacket skirt combo) and normally bulkier. I love how this year, the trending Shacket is shorter and more fitted, a thicker flannel if you will. Shop the Look:

Days when it’s still warm enough for shorts, but you want a little cozy, Add a fun Cropped cardigan worn over a cami or tee, even wear it alone and buttoned up. (cardigans worn alone is trending) Paired with braided detail booties. It’s a fun Fall transition look. Shop the look:

Summer cropped jeans, give them a Fall update with Chunky Chain mules and a Printed leopard cardigan. So easy to wear and light enough layers, you won’t get too hot. Shop the Look:

What pieces Came home with me! Yup, I told you I never leave empty-handed! Actually, I own a version of almost all of these pieces. Like I said there easy to style, very versatile, and can be worn in many seasons. So why did I choose these 4 pieces to come home with me?

Shacket due to the new flattering styling, and I adored the color, not to mention I have a version of the dress. Joggers, I purchased the shorts and adored them all Summer, so I knew these Joggers would be a favorite. Free People gets me every time, and this chunky cropped cardigan was a piece I knew I would style on repeat. Finally, kicks…well, I am a sucker for shoes, and the details on these got me! Shop the look:

Sharing this beautiful Maxi dress I purchased at the beginning of Summer and finally wore! On MAJOR SALE HERE

Over on Instagram this week: 5 fab ladies who are all sharing Evereve style. Each day will be focusing on a different lady, and she’ll be sharing in her feed and her stories—a great way to see different ways to style and get outfit inspiration.

2 of those ladies are fellow bloggers Kelley and Dawn. You’re going to adore them as I do! So we decided to do a blog share as well. So please take a moment and go check out their Evereve share over on their blogs! You’ll love their style and their personalities. I linked them below.

Kelley= 50 shades of Style by Kelley

Dawn= Party until Dawn Style

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you enjoyed today’s style post. Make sure to tune into Instagram this week and watch stories. I know you’ll love it and learn a lot. My day is Thursday, and I have created a video and live chat try-on.

The steps you need to take

Today’s is Chili…

What type of food Bar are you creating?

Chili Bar, Pizza Bar, Burger Bar, Stuffed baked Potatoes? The Ideas are endless.

Tips for creating an excellent Food bar!

Tips on Displaying:

Great Chili Toppings:

More Tips to help you create a stunning Food bar

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What is CO2Lift Face?

Would CO2Lift Face Work for Me?

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