Sweet N' Low X TfDiaries "Show Off Your Sweet"

When it comes to my personal style I often find myself on more of an edgier side of things, I love playing with bold colors, prints and textures. I often pair my pieces with items that wouldn’t necessarily go together but somehow work perfectly. Adding accessories is always a fun added bonus because I have a seemingly unconditional love for my

shoes, and pick favorites throughout the seasons.

My personal eccentric style goes beyond the clothes I wear; I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate my style into my decor and even my drink choices. For an eccentric and edgy drink, I go for a Cherry Lime Ricky from Sweet N’ Low’s sweet and stylish beverage menu. The perfect amount of tart with just enough sweet, it goes hand in hand with my personal style...

Don’t forget to check out Sweet N’ Low’s other amazing drink recipes like the Skinny Cosmo, and see which one best fits your style...

Feeling Sweet? Visit SweetStyleSweeps.com to enter to win a stylish shopping weekend for two in New York City to find the outfits and accessories that showcase your personal style…

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Sweet N' Low. All opinions are my own.

Garden Party Casual

Since discovering London Times about a year ago, I've been a major fan of their flirty, feminine dresses, I often find myself adding little casual touches to toughen them up for day wear. I opted to take my little garden print dress to the utility side of things (see it worn here with their lace dress!). Adding a pop of color, studs and finished off with a braided headband for a no fuss feel...

 dress c/o london times, vest old navy, belt calvin klein, bag bongo (kmart)

Make Your Own Flavored Coffee

Ever since I was a little girl I always had a special taste for coffee, I begged and pleaded with my grandparents (and parents) for just a little cup, most times it was extremely diluted but topped beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was wonderful, though it potentially stunted my growth to only 5'3 (pssh it was worth it!).  And over the past several years I've practically had to give the goods up because of pregnancies and nursing, but now since I have two toddlers I try to stay well caffeinated whether from my chai lattes (recipe here!) or from simple coffees. While shopping I always find myself reaching for flavored coffees but often put them back because of the artificial and "natural' flavors, yuck. So when I was in NC last week with my grandparents I came across something so amazing that I just couldn't wait to get home and try it. My first day there I was heavily in need of coffee after driving for 10 hours with my mom, and my grandmother brought over a cup of coffee, it tasted like biscotti, it was heaven. I finally asked her about a few days later and she clued me in that she adds cinnamon to the (dry) grounds. Oh my god. Flavored COFFEE! 

So a light went on, flavoring coffee with so many different flavors, it's as easy as sticking a vanilla bean in your coffee bag, or dashing some pumpkin pie spice. I opted for cinnamon because I adored the biscotti like flavor and I felt back at the cabin while drinking it. 

Biscotti Flavored Coffee - Cinnamon Coffee 

1 Heaping Cup of Ground Coffee

2-3 Tbsp. Ground Cinnamon

1 Mason Jar (Or Storage Container of Choice)

Combine ingredients and seal in air tight container, brew like usual, and enjoy!

Also, Homemade Flavored Coffees Make Amazing Gifts! Wrap One Up and Impress Your Coffee Drinking Pals... 

Summer Beauty Closet Giveaway

I feel so grateful these days to be around such amazing beauty products, and to have been able to add so many items to my beauty closet, most of which I have an excess of which is always a good thing when it comes to 'cleaning' out and doing giveawaya!(don't worry they're brand new, and never opened)... One Lucky Winner Will Receive This Batch of Summer Must Haves With a Few Extras, obviously I had to add a few extra goodies like a gift card or two and of course another pair of my favorite $3 sunnies, plus my absolute favorite beauty product ever, the beauty blender - you will love! From Hair To Skin, To Nails and a new pair of shoes (or bag!) I think you're going to be set for summer, am I right? 

Here's What You'll Get...

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Good Luck! Winner Will Be Emailed, Please Respond Within 72 Hrs. Or a New Winner Will Be Chosen. Items Will Be Shipped USPS Priority Following Confirmation.

This Weekend I Plan To Wear...

A Tee With A Bold Skirt and Lip

 Lots of Prints, Prints Are Soothing, Right?

 A Utility Vest, Because It's Obvious Weekend Wear...

 And A Head Scarf, Since It's Been Awhile..

What are you craving for weekend wear?

Clear Comfort

 Though I've already done bright colors this week, I just couldn't resist the comfort of this dress and these shoes for a simple day out. Obviously I need a carry all so my trusty bag came in major handy while my dress and (skin baring) shoes stole the show, how could they not?

dress target, bag tjmaxx, shoe c/o shop chameleon, necklace tjmaxx

Bright White

While white is bright enough on it's own, it never hurts to get a little help from some of your bright favorites, new and old. I couldn't wait to bring these shorts back out from last year and they seem to be the perfect pairing with my yellow bag and boldly printed shoes...

 shorts anika burke, shirt old navy, shoes target, bag tjmaxx, necklace vintage, blazer sheinside