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.