Fashion: Vintage Cardigan

Vintage with a romantic feel...this mint blue cardigan has long sleeves, lace side panels, and a cinched back waist.  Has a wonderful soft and feminine feel and looks great over a cami or dress. Perfect for spring fashion and fits right in with spring 2016 color-trends.  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at Willow Cottage Boutique in Grapevine, TX.

Fashion: Super Soft Spring Tunic

I love this feminine, light-weight tunic with long sleeves.  It has an overlap hem, and super soft textured melangie fabric with just a little bit of stretch.  Perfect with skinny jeans or white capris.  Sized S, M, L  with a generous cut.  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at both +Frisco Mercantile and +Marketplace Boutiques $28.

Fabulous Find: The Invisibelt!

I discovered this great find after getting fed up with the "back-gap" in my jeans and not having a slim fitting belt to go under my tops and tees.  After much searching I found this genius little product: The Invisibelt!  It literally could not be more simple -It's a flat, undetectable and adjustable belt that instantly gives you a sleeker, slimmer look!  After I bought my first one at retail - I loved it so much I started selling them in my stores as well!  I love the simple things that make life (mainly fashion) easier!  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile and +Marketplace Boutiques!

Picture from invisibelt.com

Fashion: Top with Lace Insets

Shades of blue are all over the fashion scene for spring.  I love this white top with blue lace insets on the bodice and sleeves. Wear it over your favorite long cami and pair it with your skinny jeans or capris.  Effortless fashion with lots of style.  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile S-L $44

Fashion: Cotton Slub Slouchy Tunic

This beautiful, super comfy top in mauve has effortless style: Long Sleeves, Slouchy fit, Cotton Slub Washed, all with a romantic feel.  Perfect with your favorite jeans!  Available now from +LDesigns Boutique at +Marketplace Boutiques S-L $38


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Fashion: Gauze Button Down Tunic

Need more proof that plaids are all over the fashion scene this spring?  I love this light-weight, pre-wrinkled button down top in mint and blue plaid.  It has a single front pocket, long sleeves that look best rolled up, and will look great with your favorite skinny jeans or capris.  

Available from +LDesigns Boutique at Willow Cottage Boutique in Grapevine, TX.

Picture from Steezyer.com

Fabulous Finds: Clarins Energizer Wake-Up Toner

I have recently discovered this "Morning-Must-Have " toner from Clarins.  I am new to Clarins products so this may be old news to some of you but on a whim I decided to purchase a few new products and this one turned out to be a great new discovery!

I always need something to perk up my skin before I go to the gym.  I am not one to EVER wear make-up to workout so if I can find a product that gives my skin a great feel and a healthy glow I get pretty excited.

This revitalizing toner has white tea and green coffee so when I use a little on my cleansed skin it gives me a toned, energized, healthy looking glow.  I consider this a fabulous find!

Website:Clarins Energizer Toner

Picture from clarinsusa.com

Food: Mini Key Lime Pies

One of the reasons I started this blog is because one of my favorite things to do is to prepare great tasting new dishes or treats for my friends and family.  I get really excited when I either find or create a new recipe that is not only fairly easy to prepare but is worth the effort (and calories).

I was excited when I saw this recipe come across my Facebook feed.  It's from Tasty and not only do they provide you with the recipe there is a video that demonstrates each step.  I tried it out this weekend on my family and everyone loved it - it was a great hit so I had to share!

Recipe: Mini Key Lime Pies

Recipe and picture from Tasty/Buzzfeed Videos

Fashion: Plaids, Plaids, and more Plaids!

This January on my buying trip to the Dallas Spring Apparel Market I was not surprised to see plaids lining the walls in every color and silhouette .  A throw back to the 90's grunge era, the new plaids are in softer fabrications, donned in more feminine body styles.  From dresses to over-sized boyfriend tops like the one pictured, the new plaids were cute and refreshing and a trend that will be all over spring fashion.

This navy plaid, over-sized boyfriend top is available from +LDesigns Boutique at Willow Cottage Boutique & Soapery in Grapevine, Texas!

Fashion: Floral Patchwork Blouse

This beautifully printed floral patchwork blouse is perfect for spring.  With peasant sleeves, lace insets on the shoulders and deep V-Neck - you cant go wrong with this on-trend top!  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile; S-L; $38.

Fashion: Navy Printed Bell Sleeve Dress

I love this cute little navy/blue printed dress with bell sleeves and tie neckline. Easy, flattering fit works for any body type and can be worn alone or with leggings.  Pair it up with a cute crochet vest and cowboy boots and you are ready for a night out!  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile.  S-L $38

Fashion: Pantone Spring 2016 Color Report

The color trends for spring 2016 are beautiful: Soft hues of light rose and lilac gray paired with many shades of blue.

The most noticeable trend of 2016 is "More is More" which includes vintage and romantic styling, bold prints, and pairing mixed prints, including stripes and florals.

Gone are the days of the minimalist approach to fashion.  This spring looks to be anything goes!

Fashion: Texas Pride

This super cute baseball tee with floral Texas patch is perfect for showing your Texas pride!  Look for it in stores soon!  Super soft, flattering fit, and most of all super cute Y'All!  From +LDesigns Boutique and will be available +Frisco Mercantile and +Marketplace Boutiques!

Fabulous Finds: Bobbi Brown Buffing Grains

This is an amazing product.  I wasn't sure if it was a necessary product to add to my skincare regimen but thought I would give it a try and I am so glad I did. I add a small amount of the superfine grains to my cleanser a couple of times a week when washing my face.  It gently exfoliates, leaves my skin super smooth, brightened, and incredibly soft.  It's $44, so not cheap, but you only use a little each time so I think it will last about one year.   I highly recommend it!  Bobbi Brown Buffing Grains for Face

Fashion: Stripes and Florals

In keeping with the spring 2016 fashion trends, mixing stripes and florals is right on par.  I love the muted colors of this top and the silhouette is very forgiving.  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Frisco Mercantile S-L $34

Never Too Soon to Get Your Valentine's Gear!

Get ready for a great Valentine's Day with these perfect gifts - for yourself or someone else.

  "Love is All You Need" super soft tees with striped sleeves and Snoozies Shea Butter Infused Slumber Socks are the most comfortable thing you will ever put on your feet!

  Both items are in stock from +LDesigns Boutique  and available at +Frisco Mercantile 

Fashion: Romance and Lace

Lace and Crochet trimmed tunics are on trend for 2016 transitional spring fashion.  This super soft beige tunic with tie neck-line and lace trimmed hem is perfect with skinny jeans and your favorite boots.  Vintage and Romantic this is the perfect addition to any wardrobe.  Available from +LDesigns Boutique at +Marketplace Boutiques.

Fashion: Prints are On Trend For Spring 2016

This is a great weight all over paisley print cardigan with crochet trim.  Looks great with a simple white tee and your favorite jeans or can be dressed up for a day at the office or a night out.  In stock from +LDesigns Boutique and available +Marketplace Boutiques S-L $44.

Mixed Prints are On Trend for 2016 Fashion.

Mixed prints are a definite trend for 2016.  Stripes paired with florals, plaids, and checks are on trend for spring fashion.  Check out these styles and many more from +LDesigns Boutique. Available +Frisco Mercantile , +Marketplace Boutiques and #willowcottageboutiue.

Fashion: Stripes, Stripes, and More Stripes!

This super cute, super soft top is perfect to brighten up a gloomy winter day!  Casual yet with style from +LDesigns Boutique  and available +Frisco Mercantile S-L $34

Fashion: Valentine's Tees - Oh So Cute!

Show your love:  New Valentine's Tees in Stock now from +LDesigns Boutique!  S-XXL $32-$34!  At all three of my fabulous locations: Frisco Mercantile +Frisco Mercantile , MarketPlace Boutiques +Marketplace Boutiques , and Willow Cottage Boutique in Grapevine.

What is the history behind Valentine's Day?  Check out this short article to learn more..http://stylecaster.com/history-of-valentines-day/