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Special thanks to Tillys for sponsoring this roundup of Must Have Styles for Spring and Summer Are you familiar with Tillys? Tillys is one of those quintessentially cool west coast stores that’s spread across the country. They focus on apparel and items for the outdoors and action sports enthusiast. Think more along the surf and…
Have you heard of Kiyonna? They carry a great selection of plus sized clothing for women, that are made in America. Who doesn’t love that? Links may be affiliate links, and we may make a small commission if you purchase through them. While the flowers start blooming this season, it’s time to bring new life…
Special thanks to Creative Recreation for providing one of our must have pieces for Spring + Summer. The Boccia slip on shoe in Rose Gold. If you’ve been around here any length of time, you know that I love a good shoe. For me, part of what makes a good shoe is a fun shoe….
Moscow Mules have been the rage for a couple years now, and with great reason. They’re tasty, easy to make, and look so showy in that fab copper mug. We’re making an elegant spin on the classic cocktail with this Blood Orange Moscow Mule recipe. A typical Moscow Mule drink has a great fresh, slightly…
Spring is officially here! YAY! Pretty soon, the weather will be warm, trees will start budding out, and flowers will burst into bloom. In my area, we’re already seeing the beginnings of daffodils popping up. To help celebrate Spring, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite floral shoes. These range from sneakers and…
I love Torrid. It’s one of my absolute favorite stores to shop at. They have great, modern styles in fantastic prints. And, perhaps best of all, they’re the SAME THINGS that we people can get at stores like Hot Topic. WHOA! Isn’t that what plus sized people want? The same styles in the same fabrics…
I’m all about having fun trendy pieces that can be mixed and matched with some classic wardrobe staples. One of the items that everyone should have is a wool peacoat. A good wool peacoat is easy to dress up or down, and can be made to be very funky, very preppy, or somewhere in…
I love makeup. Always have, and I probably always will. I think it appeals to my creative side. However, one of my favorite things with makeup is really brightly colored palettes. Nope, no neutrals for me! When I saw the Life’s a Festival palette from Too Faced, I knew that that had to be one…
It’s that time of year again. Not just the holidays, but when the makeup lines release their fantastic holiday collections. Cargo Cosmetics is no different. This year’s holiday release is called Emerald City, and named after Seattle. Cargo Cosmetics sent us an assortment of items from the Emerald City line. These Emerald City releases are…
Special thanks to Stila Cosmetics for sponsoring this conversation about some of our favorite products for fall. Links may be affiliate links. I am a huge fan of Stila Cosmetics. I use a lot of the line in my everyday makeup wearing life. While I’m not necessarily brand loyal in that “I only use XYZ…
Can you smell it? Love is in the air and all around us. What better way to celebrate than with a great cocktail. The Chocolate Covered Raspberry Martini is a fantastic option for a special occasion. And since the recipe is designed for two drinks, it’s perfect for a romantic dinner. Having a Galentine’s Day…
Halloween is all about the gory, the spooky, and the scary – for some people. For those people, we have this really fantastic Halloween cocktail recipe – Potion de Muerto – or Potion of the Corpse or Dead. It’s even kinda creepy and scary looking in the glass, and will be a definite show stopper….
It’s that time of year again! The season when the ghouls, goblins, and ghosts make their appearance. Celebrate with a spooky Vampire Sangria cocktail that’s oh so easy to make. This Halloween cocktail is perfect for your next get together with your blood-thirsty friends. This Vampire Sangria can be made in large batches, too. It’s…