Fabulous Find: Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch

It's not often that you get a "free sample" of a product that ends up being something you actually love.  But that's exactly what happened when I tried out the little gift with purchase sample I received of Instant Smooth from Clarins.

I had to go to their website to see what it was and how it was used then decided to give it a try.  It's actually a primer that you use over your moisturizer but under your foundation and it acts as a veil over your skin's surface filling in fine lines.

I am an admitted product junkie so it's not often I try out a new product and instantly love it but this primer made my skin instantly feel more soft and smooth and made foundation application quick and easy.  It's definitely a keeper!


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Fashion: Washed Linen Peasant Top

Lightweight and flowy, this washed linen peasant top features statement bell sleeves, an adjustable tie front neckline, and a tiered silhouette.  Perfect in soft blush and will look great with your spring fashions!  S-L with a generous cut and will be available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Marketplace Boutiques!

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Fashion: Cotton Gauze Top

No other fabric says summer like a beautiful, lightweight cotton gauze.  This natural, oversized, cotton gauze top is perfect for a summer night out or a day by the beach.  It has a generous cut, statement bell sleeves, and front button placket.  Say hello to summer!  Coming this week from +LDesigns Boutique and will be available at +Frisco Mercantile S-L $38.

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Fashion: Ruffle Tank Dress

Love this sleeveless, double ruffle, slate tank dress.  The soft rayon/spandex fabric is so comfortable and the color is on trend for spring summer fashion.  This cute tank dress has a generous cut and can be worn over a top as a layered look, with a cardigan, or by itself, and will look great with your new summer white skinny jeans!  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile; S-L $24. Can also be ordered and shipped directly to you!

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Food: Avocado Chicken Salad

I recently have been experimenting with the Paleo way of eating.  I am more of a follower of eating a healthy, balanced diet, with a few cheats (pizza and wine) but I defiantly keep my carbs to a minimum. With that being said, I have been researching different Paleo recipe sites to get some easy, new recipes in my repertoire.  Yesterday I came across the site PrimalPaleo.Com and found this super easy and delicious chicken avocado recipe.  I highly recommend it.  I didn't have any Bibb lettuce but I had a Costco kale salad mix and just put a scoop of the chicken salad on top of a bowl of the kale salad and had a great, quick, healthy lunch!

Recipe: Easy Avocado Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Photo from primalpaleo.com

Fashion: Pretty in Pink

The fact that I am so happy to use the title of one of my all time favorite movies for this blog post probably makes me seem a little bit daft, and it for sure ages me as well.  But, hey, John Hughes was a writer/director genius, was he not?

On to the fashion...this super soft cotton slub top has 3/4 bell sleeves and double layer crochet trim. It runs S-M-L with a generous fit.  Will look so great this spring/summer with white skinny jeans, capris or shorts.  A fashion must have!  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Marketplace Boutiques and can be ordered and shipped to any location.

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Fashion: Slouchy Pullover Sweater

This super soft slouchy pullover sweater with rolled 3/4 sleeve hem is perfect for breezy spring days. It has a cute contrast fabric ruffled hem and adjustable tie in the back neckline.  So cute!  Sized S-L with a generous fit; $44 from +LDesigns Boutique and available at Willow Cottage Boutique in Grapevine.

This super cute top is available to ship to any location!

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Food: Bulletproof Coffee

I could not decide to post this under food or fabulous finds - It was a tough decision.  After-all, I consider coffee one of the food groups, but I also consider Bulletproof Coffee a definite fabulous find.

 A co-worker of my husband mentioned this brand of coffee to him and knowing that I was a big coffee lover, he passed the information on to me.  I looked it up and considered ordering it right away but since I had succumbed to the convenience of a Keurig, the thought of having to grind my own beans and actually brew my own cup of coffee each morning seemed way too time-consuming in my super busy morning schedule. But, I kept thinking about this coffee and decided to give it a try and now I can't believe what I had been missing out on for so long!

This is the smoothest, best tasting coffee I have ever had and I can't imagine going a morning now without it!  I don't even mind taking the time to brew a cup each morning between getting kids fed and out the door - I look forward to my cup of coffee so much it's more than worth the few minutes it takes!  I have even purchased a Bialetti to make it on the stove-top and get that super fresh taste (I'll dive more into that one later).

Bulletproof has a whole science behind it's coffee and serving suggestions that you can look up on their site - as for me - I just love a good cup of Joe! www.bulletproof.com

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Fashion: Sheer Striped Sweater

Beautiful sheer striped sweater with long sleeves.  This lightweight sweater has a ruffled bottom hem and looks great worn over your favorite tank or cami.  Available in Oatmeal and Light Grey.  Sized S-L; $44.  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile and +Marketplace Boutiques.

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Fashion: Floral Print Top

Romantic and feminine, this easy to wear print tunic can be worn on or off the shoulder.  This ruffle bottom tunic features 3/4 bell sleeves and an adjustable draw string front.  Sized S-L; $44 and available from +LDesigns Boutique at Willow Cottage Boutique and Soapery in Grapevine, TX.


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Fashion: Spring Paisley Print Dress

Just in time for some great spring weather: This multi-color paisley print dress has a relaxed fit, 3/4 sleeves, and crochet fringe trim on the sleeve hem.  Can be worn on or off the shoulder and looks great alone or worn with leggings.  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile.  Sized S-XXL and only $34!  A great spring find!

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Fabulous Find: Good Works Blessing Key Necklace

A great big message in a little package: Good Works zinc alloy and crystal Blessing Key Necklace is engraved with the words: "Be Strong" and "Fearless".  It's not only fashionable but has a strong message.  Not to mention that every purchase of the Blessing Key Necklace gives a person access to clean water by building wells through the charity Generosity.org.  So when you get something little for yourself (or as a gift for others) you are helping out in a very big way.  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile.

Photo by: goodworksmakesadifference.com
Charity: Generosity.org

Fashion: Blue & White 3/4 Sleeve Plaid Top

I can't say enough about how great these plaid tops are from BeachLunchLounge!  This 100% rayon herringbone fabric is so soft you won't know whether to wear it out or to hop back in bed.  This 3/4 sleeve top has a gentle drape, one front pocket, and is the perfect fit.  You'll never want to take it off! Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile and Willow Cottage Boutique in Grapevine, TX.  Sized S-XL.


Photo from BeachLunchLounge

Fashion: Softest Top - Ever!

These new plaid tops from BeachLunchLounge are a must have for spring.  In the softest 100% rayon herringbone plaid, they are stylish, great fitting and on-trend for spring 2016.  In a variety of plaid colors and sized XS-XL - a must have staple for your wardrobe! Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile!


Photo from beachlunchlounge.com

Fashion: Keyhole Print Dress

A great fitting plus size dress in a pretty blue and tan mixed print.  This A-Line dress has long sleeves, a keyhole neckline, and will look great by itself or paired with leggings.  Available in plus sizes XL-2XL from +LDesigns Boutique at +Marketplace Boutiques!


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Fashion: Print Baby Doll Dress

This stylish, super cute plus size dress has 3/4 bell sleeves and a plunging v-neck with vanity placket and covered buttons.  It is a wonderful light-weight poly/cotton crepon with a mixed print border hemline.  Sized XL-3X, this dress can be worn alone or over leggings and is perfect for springtime fashions!  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Marketplace Boutiques!