Name: Baked French Toast with Berries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 1 loaf French Bread; 3 eggs; 3 tbsp Sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 1/4 C milk; 1/2 all purpose flour; 6 tbsp brown sugar packed; 3/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 C butter; 1 C fresh blueberries; 1 C fresh blackberries

Everyday Capsule Wardrobe: 36 Pieces, 54 Outfit Ideas

January 19, 2020 Style, Uncategorized 18 Comments

In this post, I will be sharing what I believe are the essentials needed for a fabulous year-round everyday capsule wardrobe. 36 pieces & 54 everyday outfit ideas! I truly feel that every woman needs all of these pieces in her closet to create the perfect outfit and to serve as the foundation to build upon with seasonal/trendy pieces throughout the year.

You can create endless outfits solely from this everyday capsule wardrobe. And, you can add a few new pieces here and there for a more colorful and/or seasonal outfit. Mostly, just change out your top or accessories with a seasonal or trendy piece to create a whole new look.

This will be a great starting point if you are wanting to build your own everyday capsule wardrobe or if you want to go through your closet and minimize what you have and start fresh. If you subscribe to my blog (top right side of my blog), you will receive an instant printable of my closet detox guide to help you get started.

Now, let’s get on with it and show some of the many outfit possibilities that you can create with just these capsule pieces! They possibilities are endless! And, don’t forget to bookmark this post for outfit inspiration!

*this post is not sponsored in any way. It does contain affiliate links. It does not cost you any more to use these links and thank you so much for using them! 🙂

The pieces you will need

Basic tees
cami’s (black & white)
mid-length sweater
white button down
neutral button down
chambray button down
cardigan (black & white)
long sleeve black dress
short sleeve/sleeveless dress (grey or black)
trench coat
denim jacket
blue denim
black denim
Spanx
denim shorts
belts (black and natural)
neutral scarf
crossbody
tote (black & neutral)
chandelier earrings
stud earrings
simple necklace
sunglasses
white sneakers
classic sandals (black & neutral)
flats (black & snake print)
classic nude heels
Booties (black and neutral)

*More links with pictures are located at the end of this post.

Outfit Ideas

These are a just a few of the many outfit ideas that you can create solely using the your capsule wardrobe pieces:

1. Blue Denim + White Tee

2. Blue Denim + White Button Down

3. Blue Denim + White Cami

4. Blue Denim + Black Cami

5. Blue Denim + Neutral Sweater

6. Black Denim + White Tee

7. Black Denim + White Button Down

8. Black Denim + Cami

9. Black Dress

10. Short Sleeve/Sleeveless Casual Dress

11. Spanx

12. Denim Shorts + White Tee

13. Denim Shorts + Cami

14. Denim Shorts + Neutral Sweater

Now you can start making daily outfits! Just remember that the possibilities are endless! And, you can easily add seasonal pieces to change it up a bit. I created a smaller spring focused capsule wardrobe post last year if you want to check that out here.

Don’t forget to bookmark this page for reference!

All of the links to these pieces are located at the beginning and end of the post. I added a few more options to choose from in the links at the end of this post.

Please keep in mind that with a capsule wardrobe you are investing in pieces that will last you for many years. It’s beneficial to spend a little more for quality pieces.

If you are interested in seeing a more affordable capsule wardrobe, please let me know in the comments below.

Also, please let me know what your must have piece of clothing is for your capsule wardrobe in the comments!

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Amazon Fashion Favorites

December 29, 2019 Style, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

There’s no question that I LOVE good Amazon fashion finds! It’s the best for affordable style. I have rounded my recent favorites for you to make it easier for you reference back to for outfit ideas and to easily shop these Amazon fashion favorites.

All of these pieces are on Amazon Prime with free shipping and returns. Some even have a discount code that you can add just prior to check out.

You can see the tryon’s of all these pieces in my Amazon tyron highlight on my Instagram page @everyday.holly.

This post contains affiliate links – As always, thank you for using my links. I would not be able to do this without you and your support.

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I love this Poncho! It’s so soft and cozy. It also comes in a beautiful grey color without the fringe, make sure to check it out. I am wearing a small. This will perfect year round!

This top is so good that I bought it in two colors! I bought it first in the olive green and immediately ordered the white. I love this top! It’s a great dupe for the Free People top. You can wear it on both shoulders, off one shoulder or off both shoulders. I am wearing size small.

My jeans are not an Amazon find, however they are currently 50% off and they are amazing! I love the raw edge hem! These come in short, reg, and long. I am wearing the 0 short.

My belts come in a 2 pack and are only $15.99! Amazon is the best for affordable style! If you have bought these yet, go for it! You won’t regret it! A must have!

My boots are only $10 for your first pair! I LOVE these boots!

How cute is this arm detail on this Amazon fashion find? It’s a nice subtle detail that looks amazing under a vest and you can wear it as athleisure or casually with jeans. I am wearing a small.

These jeans are crazy good! These are high-rise and the hem on these is too die for! They run small, so size up 2 sizes for a better fit. They come in petite, reg and long.

I love buffalo plaid and this top is a winner! I wore it with my velour Spanx and booties to a holiday party and it was so cute! It runs over-sized, so you don’t need to size up. I am wearing a small. It comes in several color option and patterns.

I am obsessed with cozy styles and these two are extremely comfy and soft. These are definitely Amazon fashion favorites! I am wearing a small in both. They both have pockets which is always a win.

The bomber jacket is so good! It’s super cute and cozy. It runs tts and I am wearing a small. It comes in a couple other color options, so make sure to check those out, too.

Love this super cute and cozy sweatshirt! Perfect for around the house or running errands. The inside is super soft! Wearing a small. This sweatshirt runs a little on the large side, so go with your normal size for an oversized fit.

This top is soooo cute! I love all the details! It have raw edges on the arms at the shoulders and the cuffs. I love the split front on this one and it’s fully lined. The neckline is so cute and I haven’t seen anything like it before! It has a hood too! It’s not too thick and it’s long enough for leggings. This is definitely one of my favorite Amazon fashion finds!

Another great soft casual sweatshirt that is perfect for the weekend. This one is incredibly soft! I am wearing a small. Go with your normal size.

I am a sucker for camp and this one doesn’t disappoint. It comes in a few other colors. I am wearing an small.

This top comes in several colors, I had to get this in red for winter! It fits well and I appreciate the stitch at the top that holds the top closed – you won’t have to worry it opening up. I am wearing a small.

Okay, are you starting to see a trend? I love sweatshirts and I love cozy! Another great everyday top. It comes in a grey as well. I am wearing a small.

This cardi is one of my favorites and this one sold out in a hot second from American Eagle a couple seasons ago, but I found the dupe that is spot on from Amazon! Everyone that has bough the Amazon version, loves it!

I love everything about this top! From the white cuffs to the white neckline. How cute are the sleeves? The length of this top is long enough to wear with leggings!

This is one of my newer tops and I just love the colors and the sleeve detail. And, I love that the body is a waffle knit – so cozy! I am wear a small.

If you are looking for long-sleeve white top, this one is great! The cut is beautiful! You can wear it on both shoulders or off one shoulder. I am wearing an small. It comes in black as well.

This top far reminds me of an Abercrombie find. It’s well made. It comes in several color options and the fabric is a little thicker than an average t-shirt. I am wearing a small. It’s long enough for leggings, too.

This swimsuit is a winner! I don’t normally go for one-pieces, because I have a longer torso, but this one is perfect! I am wearing a small. It reminds me of the Becca swimsuits. And, this kimono is gorgeous! It’s well made and will look great with jeans, too!

Make sure to check out my American Eagle Denim Try On blog post if you are still looking for jeans.

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Baked French Toast with Berries

December 4, 2019 Food & Drink 4 Comments

I have been making this delicious and easy make-ahead baked French toast with berries for years! My kids love it! We all do! Everyone who eats it loves it and wants the recipe, so I just had share to share it with all of you!

This recipe is perfect for Christmas morning when you want to hang out and play with your kids, because most of the prep takes place the night before! Easy peasy! I always serve this with my quiche (recipe coming soon!) ~ they compliment each other so well!

This is also a great dish to take for a pot luck breakfast or brunch. It’s always a hit when I take this French Toast Bake to my women’s Bible study group.

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I always use this vanilla – no exceptions! It makes the biggest difference in the taste of your baked goods. It’s simply the best, worth every penny!

I also use this baking spray. It has zero trans-fat and does not leave residue on your pans. Clean up is a breeze!

A pastry cutter will make your life so much easier and save a ton of time! This one on Amazon has amazing reviews has free shipping and returns.

I always use a non-stick baking pan with a lid, so I can transport my dish easily if needed. This one is under $9 Amazon Prime with amazing reviews.

I hope you love it as much as we do!

Baked French Toast with Berries

Make ahead French toast with berries

Course

Breakfast

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

Course

Breakfast

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

Instructions

The night before
1. Cut bread into 1 1/2" thick slices and place in a well-greased 9x13" baking dish
2. In a medium bowl, lightly beat eggs, sugar and Vanilla. Stir in milk until well blended. Pour over bread, then turn bread over to make sure the bread is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon (you can prep this the night before to save time in the morning). Cut in butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Take the prepared bread out of fridge and turn the bread over in the baking dish. Scatter the berries over the bread. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the berries and bread.
4. Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown and serve warm

Recipe Notes

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Old Navy Friends & Family Sale – Casual Winter Outfit Ideas

November 8, 2019 Style, Uncategorized 2 Comments

The Old Navy Friends & Family Sale starts NOW on 11/8-11/11! Code FAMILY!

Everything is 50% off for card holders! 30% if you don’t have an Old Navy card. I found so many great things that I did a quick try-on. A lot of things were not in store, so I will just add them at the end of the post.

Make sure pin this post or bookmark it for outfit idea inspo! And, just a reminder that you can shop this post easily by clicking the links and choosing in-store pick-up or delivery. Easy peasy!

*this post is not sponsored, but does contain affiliate links.

Old Navy Friends & Family Sale winter outfit tryon

Head to my Instagram @everyday.holly to see the in-store tryon! I will add a highlight labeled “ON Winter Tryon”

This top is perfect for a casual Thanksgiving dinner. The side tie is adjustable. The neckline is a little low and revealing, so you will want to wear a cami underneath. The yellow is size xs and the red is a small. It comes in more colors.

This is the cutest top! Another great choice for a casual Thanksgiving dinner or a night out. I love the details and feel of this top. It comes in several colors. I am wearing the small here, but I would prefer an xs.

This Luxe red top is so good and only $10 with the sale! It comes in a ton of colors, too! It feels amazing and is super flattering! I am wearing the xs. This puffer vest is extra thick, warm and cozy! I am wearing the xs and it comes in a lot of colors.

The scarf is perfect for the holidays and comes in a ton of colors. It’s soft and the perfect size. The plaid button down also comes in several colors and it’s super soft. It’s a great weight, too. I am wearing an xs.

This top is super cute! It has that sweetest details! The neckline is beautiful and the details in the fabric are so fun. Runs tts. The yellow is an xs and the green is a small.

This soft plaid top was my favorite for the holiday season. It has red, green, gold! All the colors you would want this time of year!

Sharing the many ways you can style a flannel this time of year! Again, I love the colors of this one for the holidays, but it also comes in a ton of colors. It’s super soft and runs tts.

Last, but definitely not least, I LOVE this sweater! It’s so soft and cozy and I am impressed with the quality. It comes in so many colors. I love this color and pattern though. It will be perfect all the way through spring – picture with white denim and pink accessories! It so versatile!

My store did not have as much as the website has to offer. I am sharing more cute pieces that I found on the site below. Clearly, I was not able to feel and try these on, but they look amazing and you can beat the prices, so I have to share!!

Thank you so much for checking out my post! I hope you found it helpful!

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Get Holiday Ready with the Vacaville Premium Outlets

November 5, 2019 Holiday, Uncategorized 5 Comments

A day of shopping at all of my favorite stores? Yes please! I am always up for a day of shopping with my sweet girl and I try get my holiday shopping done before Thanksgiving! So, when the Vacaville Premium Outlets reached out to me to help them promote their “Get Holiday Ready” campaign that runs from November 1-17, We were all over it! How fun!

I have always loved the Vacaville Premium Outlets! They have all the stores/brands you could want – over 40 stores!

*Thank you to Vacaville Premium Outlets for sponsoring this post! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

With the Get Holiday Ready promotion, you can save 25% off one item at each one of the stores at the Vacaville Premium Outlets! All you have to do is text GIFT280 to 74666 and you will get the discount codes for each retailer. How amazing is this!

I love that the Vacaville outlets creates such fun events on top of having already amazing deals and all these amazing stores in one location!

Get your Christmas shopping done early and all in one place!

We started out at the West Elm Outlet. They had the best deals and cutest home decor and furniture! The West Elm store was big with a lot of inventory. They were really busy and the sales associates were so friendly and greeting us right away and offered to help us if we needed anything. And, they had a lot of Christmas out already!

Get Holiday Ready with the Vacaville Premium Outlets

Of course we had to stop for Starbucks! They have the cutest little Starbucks with plenty of outdoor seating. I was so excited they had one right on the property.

Get Holiday Ready with the Vacaville Premium Outlets Michael Kors

Our next stop was Michael Kors Outlet and this store did not disappoint! They had so many cute pieces and crazy good deals! Some items were 60-80% off! I know I was suppose to be holiday shopping, but I did end up getting the cutest sunglasses for myself. We can shop holiday shop for ourselves, right? lol!

I feel like I should also mention that all of the sales associates were so kind and helpful! Customer service is a huge deal to me, so I like to point out stores and establishments that have exceptional customer service.

We passed by B CBG Maxazria Factory Store, so I had to stop in when I saw some leopard print! They have something for every occasion from casual to holiday to business attire! The ladies in the store were so nice and helpful, too! I love that they offer on trend items that for the current season and at amazing prices!

The Under Amour outlet is alway a no brainer when it comes to shopping for my boys! This store was packed full of everything that they love! Comfy athletic bottoms and hoodies! Plus, they have something for everyone on the list and again the deals were amazing!

The Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store is amazing! It’s a gorgeous store! I found the perfect gift for my dad and slippers for a friend! And, if you watched my stories then you would have seen all the cuteness for little boys and girls for the holidays! So many cute outfits for family photos!

To see a list of all the stores at the Vacaville Premium Outlet, click here.

I can’t even tell you how much fun we had at the Vacaville Premium Outlets. It had been awhile since I visited and I was impressed with the variety of stores! I can’t wait to go back!

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Sephora Beauty Insider VIB Holiday Bonus Event 2019 Gift Guide

November 3, 2019 Beauty, Uncategorized 1 Comment

Okay, friends… you voted and I am ready to share my Sephora Holiday Bonus Favorites!

This is my favorite Sephora sale of the year!

This is when ALL the holiday makeup and beauty sets are released at Ahhhmazing prices plus you get the VIB discount! You get the most bang for your buck & you can get some pretty amazing Christmas gifts for friends and family! Trust me – your friends will LOVE you if you get them anything from this sale!

** This post is not sponsored in any way, but it does contain affiliate links.

Sephora Holiday Bonus event 2019 Gift Guide

In this post you will find:

all the sale info (dates and codes)
All the best gift sets broken down into price categories
If you would like to see all of my Sephora staples and favorites, click here

SEPHORA HOLIDAY BONUS VIB SALE DETAILS:

*all codes are multi-use online and in-store

ROUGE:

20% OFF WITH THE CODE HOLIDAYSAVE
DATES:
11/1-11/11

VIB:

15% OFF
DATES:
11/7-11/11

BEAUTY INSIDER:

10% OFF
DATES:
11/7-11/11

LIMITATIONS (FOR ALL MEMBERS):

The offer is not valid on Google products.
Not valid on previous purchases, purchases of gift cards or eGift cards, FLASH, PLAY! by Sephora, gift wrap, taxes, or shipping & handling charges.
Limited to the purchase of one Dyson item, three Drunk Elephant items, and three Tatcha items per SKU per transaction.
Cannot be used in conjunction with other promotion codes or Rouge Reward.

The under $20 catagory is perfect for stocking stuffers and gifts for teachers and coworkers. They are also a great for travel, because it’s usually travel size products. The Fresh lip products are my favorite! I love their small size and they feel amazing. The GlamGlow masks are another favorite! I love how my skin feels after! You can break these up into three separate gifts!

So many good products and values in this price category! All of these are favorites shown in the picture and scroll through the shop pics to see even more good products! The Baby Soft foot peel is truly extraordinary! Your feel will go never be softer after they shed an entire outer layer. Winter is the best time use this are your feet will become unsightly for a a week! So worth it though!

The Hermes gift set is simply lovely and such a great gift for anyone! This set was gifted to me last year and I feel in love with it and then bought one for my sister-in-law! It’s that good! And, the Bum Bum cream is the best smelling cream ever! And, it helps to make your skin look amazing!

This is the treat yourself category and these products won’t disappoint! It’s a great way to try some of the best without breaking the bank!

If we had all the money, right?! That’s this category! All of these are on my “one day” list! I have used the La Mer products before and this set is so good that I might have to get it! And, I have been dying to try the SK-II products! They are supposed to be amazing!

Have fun shopping and please let me know what you get!

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The pieces you will need

Outfit Ideas

1. Blue Denim + White Tee

2. Blue Denim + White Button Down

3. Blue Denim + White Cami

4. Blue Denim + Black Cami

5. Blue Denim + Neutral Sweater

6. Black Denim + White Tee

7. Black Denim + White Button Down

8. Black Denim + Cami

9. Black Dress

10. Short Sleeve/Sleeveless Casual Dress

11. Spanx

12. Denim Shorts + White Tee

13. Denim Shorts + Cami

14. Denim Shorts + Neutral Sweater

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Bottoms

Layers

Shoes

Accessories

Suggested ingredients & tools:

Get your Christmas shopping done early and all in one place!

In this post you will find:

SEPHORA HOLIDAY BONUS VIB SALE DETAILS:

ROUGE:

20% OFF WITH THE CODE HOLIDAYSAVEDATES:11/1-11/11

VIB:

15% OFF DATES: 11/7-11/11

BEAUTY INSIDER:

10% OFFDATES: 11/7-11/11

LIMITATIONS (FOR ALL MEMBERS):

20% OFF WITH THE CODE HOLIDAYSAVE
DATES:
11/1-11/11

15% OFF
DATES:
11/7-11/11

10% OFF
DATES:
11/7-11/11