Boom Sparkle Pop!

With the 4th right around the corner, look cute and stay comfy in this super soft, V-Neck tee!  Wonderfully made in the USA from our friends at @pinkarmadillos! 

Tie Front Lace Kimono

Kimonos are still very popular for summer fashion.  It's very on-trend to throw on a kimono over a pretty basic outfit, denim shorts and a tee, for example.   It can be a little more difficult if you are working with a very bold print to coordinate all of your colors, that's why I love this cream lacey number!  You can literally throw it over any outfit and you are all dressed up and ready to go! 

Short Sleeve Extra Long Striped Tunic

This is such a cute look for summer.  I love the red and white stripes - perfect for your

 4th of July get-togethers and this tunic is such a great length - it can be worn with shorts or capris.  You can tie one side as shown above or leave it long.  A great addition to your summer wardrobe!  

Over-Sized Denim Tunic with Pockets

This is a great little denim number for summer.  The fabric is super lightweight 

and the boxy fit of this tunic will help you stay cool in the summer heat!  Wear

 alone or with shorts or capris and finish it off with a pair of great strappy sandals!  

Soft Muted Floral Tee

This tee is the softest of soft!  It's muted colors and boxy fit make it the perfect summer tee for every occasion!  Pair it with cute denim shorts as pictured above or it would also look super cute with white denim or capris.  A soft, summer must have!  

Cool Grey Dress with Embroidery

This is such an easy dress for summer.  The cool grey shade makes it easy to pair with accessories and you can always throw on a pair of leggings or capris to wear it more as a tunic.

Print kimono with lace detail.

This is such a cute look for summer!  I love the lightweight fabric and colors

 of this floral print kimono and it looks so cute paired with denim shorts and a simple

 white tee or tank.  Add a cute hat or statement necklace and you are good to go!  

Bell Sleeve Embroidered Tunic

I love this cool grey embroidered tunic with bell sleeves.  

Stylish and feminine this can be worn alone for those who are daring or with shorts

or capris for the more conservative of us! 

Perfect for those hot summer days, this lightweight, cold shoulder top 

with floral embroidery should be your new favorite go-to! Pairs well  

with white denim shorts and strappy sandals.  

Fashion: Mixed Print Tees

Floral and stripe mixtures are super popular for summer. These super soft, super cute

 tees are perfect with denim or white capris - really just about anything

you want to pair them with!  Available from LDesigns at +Frisco Mercantile.

Fashion: A Day Without Wine Flowy Tank

A Day Without Wine is Like...just kidding, I have no idea!  This is the perfect tank for the wine lover in your life...even if it's you!  This flowy tank has a racer back style and fits true to size.  Another great one from our friends at Pink Armadillos!  Available from LDesigns at +Frisco Mercantile!

Picture from pinkarmadillos.com

Fashion: Namaste in Texas Tank

You love to work out.  You love to look cool.  Well, this super soft and comfy tank from Tumbleweedtexstyles takes care of it all!  With a relaxed, drapey fit and low cut armholes, this is the perfect tank for a day at the park or a killer workout at the gym!  Another great one from one of our favorites, Tumbleweed Texstyles!  Available from LDesigns at +Frisco Mercantile! Namaste In Texas Y'All!

Photo from tumbleweedtexstyles.com

Fashion: Texas Wine Tee

It's Texas.  It's Wine.  It's a tee!  

Need I say More?

This is one of my favorite tees from Tumbleweed Texstyles, the Original Texas Wine Tee.

In a comfortable, unisex cut, this poly/cotton blend is super soft and a great fit!

  A sure crowd pleaser if there ever was!

Available from LDesigns +Frisco Mercantile 

Photo from tumbleweedtexstyles.com 

Fashion: Stars and Stripes

Memorial Day and The 4th are right around the corner...what better way to celebrate than in a cute patriotic tank?  This cute rayon/spandex stripe and woven star print fabric tank is perfect for your summer BBQ or holiday celebration.  Show your pride and celebrate in style!  Available from LDesigns at +Frisco Mercantile!

Fashion: Written Tees and Tanks

A subtle message.  A great tee.

  I love the clothing line,Written. because they have a way of simply stating the big messages.  What more do you need to say to get the point across: Be Kind.  It's something we all need to do, to everyone.  Everyday.  This and other styles from Written. are available from @LDesigns Apparel & Accessories at  +Frisco Mercantile 

Photo from shopwritten.com

Fashion: Red Print Tank Dress

Beautiful and Bold:  This fit and flare floral print dress is perfect for any occasion.  It has a beautiful red floral print, ric-rack trim, and a keyhole back neck closure.  Available from LDesigns at +Frisco Mercantile.

Photo from umgeeusa.com

Fashion: Cool Gray Embroidered Tunic

This tunic is such a pretty shade of gray it just feels like spring!  The multi-colored embroidered bell sleeves can be worn on or off the shoulder.  Wear it alone or pair with skinny jeans or capris - you are fashion on the move!  Available from @ldesigns +Frisco Mercantile.

Photo from www.umgee.com

Fashion: Bell Sleeve Blouse

A classic peasant style top with bell sleeves is perfect for windy, spring days.  Pair it with white denim and your favorite sandals and you are a fashion statement on the move.

Available from LDesigns at +Frisco Mercantile.

Photo from www.umgee.com

Fashion: Texas Local Tee

Support Local...we should all change our mindset to shopping that way.  Our local farmers market, small businesses, coffee shops.  As much as I can put my dollars back into my community the better I feel.

This Local Texas tee is from Tumbleweed Texstyles, a local business run by 2 Texas teachers, sold in local shops like my own.  Support Local!  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile.

Photo from www.tumbleweedtexstyles.com

Fashion: Texas Girl Tank

You don't have to be born in Texas to be a Texas Girl - you just have to have supreme love and pride for the Lone Star State.  For me, I married a Texan and have two born and raised Texas sons so I'm claiming to be a Texas Girl, through and through!

This super soft, navy, muscle tank from tumbelweedtexstyles is sure to be favorite.  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile!

Photo from tumbleweedtexstyles.com

Fashion: Texas Tees

I love a great T-Shirt that proudly shows our love for Texas! Our friends at Tumbleweed Texstyles have done it again with this truly "Awesome" shirt!  Soft and lightweight cotton/poly in a unisex cut is a crowd pleaser for sure!

Photo from www.tumbleweerdtexstyles.com

Fashion: Boss Lady Tee

For that special lady who can juggle herself, her household, her career while looking fabulous - This Boss Lady tee is perfect for you as you are the one who makes dreams happen!  Another favorite from Pink Armadillos!  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile.

Photo from www.pinkarmadillos.com

Fashion: Spring Dresses

Shades of blue are a big trend for spring fashion 2017.  I love this printed sleeveless shift dress.  The nylon/spandex fabric make it an effortless fit with a little bit of stretch!  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile.

Fashion: Spring Print Dress

A great print dress is a key fashion piece for every wardrobe.  Being able to throw on a cute, great fitting dress and a pair of sandals makes you look fashionable and put together in absolutely no time at all!  I love this sleeveless, pink print dress with lattice front neckline and keyhole back closure. Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile.

Photo from: www.umgee.com

Fashion: Dallas Tees from TWT

The 214 area code was one of the original area codes for the Dallas, Texas area established in October 1947. One way to show your love for Dallas is to wear that area code with pride!  However, I have been recently schooled by my boys that 21 is the number of Cowboys Ezekiel Elliot and 4 is, of course, Dak. So they will be wearing the tee in honor of the players - either way works for me!  This short sleeve, midnight navy, crew neck tee is a must have in your TX pride collection by one of our favorite Texas companies, Tumbleweed Texstyles.

Photo from tumbleweedtexstyles.com

Fashion: Mom Life Tee

Such a fun Tee and so true for this Mama!  Love these super soft, great fitting v-neck tees from Pink Armadillos.  The best part of the day starts with coffee, ends with wine and is filled with lots of love in between!  This and many other super cute tees is available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile.

Picture from pinkarmadillos.com

Fashion: A Day Without Wine...

Ok, it's pretty simple: I love tee-shirts, I love wine!  So, this super cute, super comfy Vintage V-Neck Boyfriend Tee from Pink Armadillos is the perfect solution!  You just can't go wrong!  And the best thing about it...made in Texas!  We like to shop Local and we like to shop Small!  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile.

Photo from pinkarmadillos.com

Fabulous Find: Clarins Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser

The One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser is one of my favorite products from Clarins.   I love that it is both a make-up remover and a gentle exfoliator all in one.  It has a wonderful spa-fresh scent and leaves your skin feeling both soft and refreshed.  The orange extract softens your skin while leaving it feeling vibrant, and glowing. This is a must have, go-to product!

Picture from Clarins.com

Fabulous Find: DryBar Triple Sec

I love the DryBar line of products.  Every product I have tried does exactly what it advertises and smells wonderful. Triple Sec is definitely no exception!  This great product texturizes, amplifies, and refreshes your hair. It gives your hair added volume and fullness and leaves your hair smelling great! I highly recommend.

Photo from thedrybar.com

Fashion: Spread the Love

Spread the Love - Texas Style.  Another must have Tee from TumbleweedTexstyles.  Unisex cut, 60/40 Blend, Crew Neck...need I say more!  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at Willow Cottage Boutique in Grapevine, TX!

Photo from TumbleweedTexstyles

Fashion: Comfy Tees

The perfect tee with the perfect saying: Thankful, Grateful, Blessed is the way we should all aspire to feel!  This super soft jersey tee has striped sleeves and a longer length fit.  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile.

Fashion: Love Texas Tees

Nothing better than a great fitting tee: Especially if the tee shows your love for Texas!  This unisex cut, extremely soft, "Heart" Texas tee in heathered indigo from Tumbleweed Texstyles is the perfect way to show off your state pride.  And the best news?  Tumbleweed Texstyles donates a portion of sales from each tee to local education foundations!

Sized S-XXL and available from +LDesigns Boutique at Willow Cottage Boutique and Soapery.

Photo from Tumbleweedtexstyles.com

Food: Snack Factory White Chocolate & Peppermint Pretzel Crisps

I used to pride myself as not being much of a snacker.  Well, either I have always been fooling myself or I have recently developed a new habit perpetuated by the generous samples being handed out by the super friendly Costco employees at the end of every aisle!

My latest obsession is the Snack Factory White Chocolate & Peppermint Pretzel Crisps.  They are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.  The peppermint candy pieces sprinkled on top are just a added bonus.

So if you find yourself in need of a new sweet treat...I highly recommend these Pretzel Crisps but you may have to hurry to Costco as I have a feeling they are only a seasonal treat.

CozyVoxBox

I recently received a #cozyvoxbox from Influenster.  It's filled with fun new products to try out for free and then to write and share reviews.

Here are a few items I received and have tried so far:

Maybelline SuperStay 24hr Longwear Lipcolor in Keep Up the Flame.  Here are the instructions:

Step 1. Apply liquid lip color to clean, bare lips. 
Step 2. Allow two minutes to dry, then apply the ultra-conditioning balm to seal in moisture. Step 3. Reapply balm as needed. Step 4. Remove with an oil-based makeup remover.

Review: I thought the stain went on pretty easily and dried quickly.  The balm was very moisturizing and my lips did not feel dry.  The color lasted for may hours even through multiple drinks. The color is pretty dark so if you tend to wear lighter shades it may not be for you.

Fashion: Grunge Inspired Fashion

The grunge look originated in the late 80's but really took off in the early 90's heavily inspired by the music scene; think Nirvana and Pearl Jam.  The lais a faire attitude behind the look was a combination of flannel, ripped denim, and lots of plaid.  The finished product was to make you appear to have that thrown together look when in reality you spent as much time getting ready in your grunge attire as you did in you big haired, shoulder pad laden, multi-layered outfits of the 80's!

This look has resurfaced in a small way with lots of plaid and flannel being introduced in fall/winter 2016 fashion trends.  However, this time the look is more stylized, with a better fit, and a more feminine flair.

This top from Hem&Thread has super soft thermal sleeves paired with a plaid body.  Super cute and is available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile.

Photo from hemandthread.com

Fashion: All About the Plaid

Nothing says fall better than a great, super comfy plaid shirt.  Plaid feels familiar and safe; a trustworthy, classic style.  I love this plaid top from Beach Lunch Lounge.  It has a crisp collar, front shirt pocket, and a rounded hem to give it a more feminine appeal. The best part is the exceptionally soft brushed herringbone fabric - it's soft enough to sleep in!  This cutie is available now from LDesigns at +Frisco Mercantile +LDesigns Boutique.

Victoria Beckham; Rachel Zoe; Calvin Klein

It's always fun to see where the trends originate.  I love these plaid overcoats from

 New York Fashion Week.  They are statement pieces and they have a significant impact

 on the trends we see in everyday fashions.

  Photo from Stylecaster.com: 12 Best Fall Trends of 2016 article by Perrie Samotin.

Food: Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice Coffee

One of the perks of shopping at Trader Joe's is knowing that I will be able to enjoy a small coffee sample while I shop.  I am a big coffee connoisseur and I look forward to finding a new coffee to get excited about and while I have sampled many a cup at T.J.'s I have never gone back for seconds or grabbed a can right from the display and added it to my basket!

This Pumpkin Spice Coffee is really worth talking about.  It has a wonderful rich and spicy aroma, makes the entire house smell good when brewed in a Bialetti (I prefer The Original Bialetti Moka Express), and is not made with artificial flavorings, rather uses natural spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, orange peel, and more.  I would considerate it a medium-dark roast and it is not bitter to the taste.

I highly recommend!

Photo from: http://m.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/1252

Food: Anastasia Coconut Cashew Crunch

Leave it to Costco to find the most delicious snacks and to have them strategically placed right by the check out lanes  Well, they got me this time with this delicious combination of coconut, cashews, brown sugar, and a few other wonderful ingredients!  By the time I tried my first bite (notably in my car on the drive home), I was addicted and have since returned to buy a couple more bags as I am now not the only one in the house that enjoys this delicious treat!  Think peanut brittle's fancier cousin and go try this yummy snack out for yourself.

Photo by: http://www.coconutcashewcrunch.com/

Fashion: Animal Print Trends

Animal Prints are one of those fashion trends that are continuously recycled. A classic tailored animal print blouse never really goes out of style.  It may sit in the back of your closet for a season or two but then can be pulled back out and worn again, looking fresh and chic.

You may be bold and wear all over animal print dresses or jackets or maybe you just want a little of the trend to spice up your current wardrobe like this navy hooded sweatshirt with animal print sleeves and hood. (Available from LDesigns at +Frisco Mercantile).

It's fun to look at how the trends play out in high fashion.

  I found this picture on Fashioners Fall/Winter 2016/2017 Trends:

http://www.fashionisers.com/trends/fall-winter-2016-2017-print-trends/

Fashion: Military Inspired Jackets

Photo: Monoreno.com

Fashion has traditionally been inspired by the crisp clean look of military uniforms  Think Navy Pea Coats and the leather bomber jacket craze.  Every few years we recirculate the military or cargo jacket trend and this fall you are certain to see that trend popping up in many different forms.

One of the styles that is popular for fall 2106 is this lightweight jacket with zipper detail on pockets and back bodice, side button epaulettes, and two button cuffs.  Will look super cute paired with a floral dress or all black as pictured above.  Jacket available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile.

This scaled down look is inspired by what we seen on the high fashion runways:

wwd.com/fashion Dsquared2 RTW Fall 2016 Photo: Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv

Fashion: Sequins Sequins Everywhere!

Once again we are seeing the use of sequins in high fashion.  Though it is probably unrealistic for most of us to wear full length garments adorned in sequins in our everyday life, an easy way to incorporate this trend in our everyday wardrobe is by the use of accessories or as in this super cute tee, a little splash of sequins on the pocket.

This super soft heather grey tee has mixed print sleeves and a bronze sequins pocket.  Perfect to throw on for everyday life!  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile.

High Fashion Photo: www.wmagazine.com; Sonia Rykiel; Photo courtesy from the brand.

Fashion: Baseball Tee with Sequin Pocket

One of the many fashions trends this fall is the use of sequins.  Fall fashion shows displayed shiny, sparkling sequin dresses, jackets and even entire pant suits.  Now most of us are not going to run to Target or to pick up our kids at school in a full length sequin dress (if that's your style then the more power to you!) but adding a little bit of the high fashion trend in small ways to our everyday wardrobe can be fun and is much more realistic!

I love this color-blocked baseball tee with a double layered sequin pocket. Super cute and comfortable and something you can wear to any event!

Here are a couple of pictures from WWD including Michael Kors

 RTW Fall 2016 and Versace RTW Fall 2016. 

Baseball Tee with Sequin Pocket: Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile; S-L $28

Photos from WWD Fall Fashion News: Trends