July 4th Outfit Inspo Featuring Walmart, Target & Amazon

 Hi friends! I'm back today with another roundup of summer outfits, but this time it's July 4th outfit inspiration! I love having my patriotic looks for a pool day and then something I can change into for a cookout, watch fireworks, etc. I'm planning on dressing patriotically all week long, so here's a look into what I'm wearing. These looks are mostly finds I've found from Walmart, Target and Amazon, so they're really affordable for the most part. I also like to mix in some of my designer accessories as I'm all about investing in higher end accessories I can style for years to come, while my clothing it more budget friendly. I'll also be sharing a reel featuring all of these looks on my IG (@racheltimmerman). Let's get started!

Amazon Patriotic Kimono (My exact one has sold out, but find similar ones here, here, here and here) // White Walmart Tank (TTS) // Denim Shorts // Amazon Swimsuit (TTS) // Amazon Quilted Red Sandals // Amazon Patriotic Heart Earrings (similar style, mine have sold out) // Target Straw Bag // Madeline's Kids Patriotic Swimsuit

Walmart Red, White & Blue Dress (I sized down one size) // Walmart Platform Sandals // Amazon Patriotic Heart Earrings // Gucci Marmont Crossbody in red

Target Ruffle Tank (TTS) // Target Eyelet Paperwaist Shorts (TTS) // Walmart Platform Sandals // Amazon Patriotic Heart Earrings // Gucci Marmont Crossbody in red // Similar Patriotic Bracelets

Target Ruffle Sleeve Tank (TTS) // Walmart Navy Skirt (I sized down one size) // Amazon Patriotic Heart Earrings // Gucci Marmont Crossbody in red // Amazon Red Quilted Sandals

Target Ruffle Tank (TTS) // Target Navy Gingham Smock Skirt (TTS) Also in midi length here // Kids White Top // Kids Target Navy Gingham Smock Skirt // Red Sandals // Amazon Patriotic Heart Earrings

Target Navy Stripe Midi Dress (TTS) // Amazon Patriotic Heart Earrings // Gucci Marmont Crossbody in red // Amazon Red Quilted Sandals // Gucci Red Belt

Target American Flag Sweater (TTS for an oversized fit) // Denim Shorts // Amazon Red Sandals // Amazon Patriotic Smiley Face Earrings

Target Stripe Dress (Runs large, Size down one size) // Amazon Red Sandals // Amazon Patriotic Smiley Face Earrings

Pink USA Sweatshirts (Adults // Girls Pink made upon request) // Womens Denim Shorts // Girls Denim Shorts 

Puff Sleeve Gingham Swim Top // High Waist Gingham Swim Bottoms (Matching pieces for the whole family here)// Amazon Red Sandals // Amazon Patriotic Smiley Face Earrings // Sunglasses // Target Straw Bag

Which is your favorite? 

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Walmart Fashion New Summer Arrivals

 Hi friends! I'm back again with another Walmart fashion roundup. It's still crazy to me that these finds are Walmart! If I had to choose my most-shopped at store for this summer, if would easily be Walmart. I'll link each piece below the image + sizing info. If you want to see these pieces in motion, I'll be sharing a reel to my IG :)

Walmart Sweater Tank ($20 & available in several colors, TTS, Wearing the Small) // Walmart Gingham Shorts ($22, TTS, Wearing the Small) // Walmart Braided Sandals // Earrings

Walmart Gingham Dress ($29, Runs Large, Size down one or two sizes, Wearing the XS) // Red Sandals // Earrings // Similar Straw Belt from Reel // Walmart Sandals

Walmart Sweater Tank ($20 & available in several colors, TTS, Wearing the Small) // Walmart Skirt ($25 and SO good! Incredible quality and adorable fit. I sized down one size to the XS) // Walmart Sandals // Earrings

Walmart Tank ($6, Runs large, size down one size) // Walmart Skirt ($25 and SO good! Incredible quality and adorable fit. I sized down one size to the XS) // Walmart Sandals // Earrings

Walmart Top ($17 and available in several colors, TTS & wearing the small) // White Jeans // Walmart Sandals // Earrings

Walmart swimsuit (TTS, $12 but tag says $100+ - Great quality and beautiful suit) // Sarong // Earrings // Sandals

Walmart Sports Bra ($20, SO good and so cute! Very supportive and TTS. Available in several colors) // Walmart Biker Shorts ($18, SO cute! Great stay-in-place fit. Available in several colors. TTS & wearing the small) 

Walmart Button Up Dress ($17, Available in several colors. Size down one size) // Walmart Sandals // Earrings

Walmart Top (Runs large, size down one size, wearing the XS) // Walmart Shorts (Run large, Size down one size, wearing the XS) // Kids Matching Romper // Sandals

Which piece is your favorite? Thanks for stopping by!

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Jimmy Buffet Party + Summer Cookout Sides

 Hi friends! We recently celebrated my brother-in-law's birthday, and since it was a milestone birthday for him, we wanted it to be something a little special. He LOVES Jimmy Buffett, so a Jimmy Buffett themed pool party and cookout were what we did. My sister and I came up with some fun and fitting menu items for the occasion. The recipes we found ended up being delicious! I got some questions on them over on my Instagram and wanted to share them on here. Not only are these great for a Jimmy Buffett themed party, but they're perfect for a summer cookout, July 4th menu and more. I'll share some photos then list + link the menu. I also wanted to create a "fins up fruit bowl" which called for carving a watermelon into a shark then filling it with fruit. It ended up being SO cute! If you want to check out a video how-to, see this reel :)

Had to incorporate a "Looking for my lost shaker of salt" tag on the salt haha :)

(Here's the print out I created for the salt shaker)

The Menu

Fins-Up Fruit Bowl

Burgers In Paradise

Tommy Bahama Guacamole (THE BEST!!!)

Chips & Salsa

Hawaiian Meatballs

Tropical Island Baked Beans

Tropical Corn Salad

Easy Hawaiian Dip (Served with Ritz Crackers for dipping)

Pina Colada Cake (SO good)

The food ended up making the occasion such a fun one! My brother-in-law LOVES food, so this was such a fun touch to celebrating his birthday. 

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Cupshe Swimsuit Review

 Hi friends! I mentioned in my 40 suits under $40 post last week that Cupshe is one of my favorite affordable swimsuit brands. I discovered them on Amazon a few years ago, and then ended up placing an order directly through their site as they have a much larger selection on there. It's always been a great shopping experience through their site, so I've placed many orders with them over the years. They also have an adorable selection of matching suits for kids as well, which y'all know I love. I ordered some for our beach trip and wanted to share a review of them. I honestly love each one, and will share the details + sizing info for each. They're all under $40 (including the coverups). I'll also be sharing a try-on reel of these to my IG, if y'all want to check that out :)

Tassel Coverup ($32 and TTS, wearing the small) // Smock Floral Swimsuit (Exact style has sold out, but print is available in a few other styles.) // Beach Bag // Sandals // Earrings

Adults Swimsuit High Waist Bottoms (Comes in a set with a navy top. Top runs TTS, Bottoms run small. Wearing the small. Also available in a one piece.) // Turquoise Blue Bandeau Top ($10. TTS, wearing the small) // Kids Swimsuit (TTS)

Same Top from Above // Ruffle Lace Sarong ($25, TTS and wearing the small)

Coverup (Also looks great paired with shorts, as seen here. $32 and one size.) // Green Swimsuit ($25 and TTS. Wearing the small.) // Shorts // Sandals // Bag // Earrings

Stripe Bandeau Top (TTS, wearing the small.) // Stripe High Waist Bottoms (Size up one size) // Kids Swimsuit (TTS) 

Lavender Scallop Swimsuit ($23, TTS and wearing the small. Also available in kids sizes.) // Ruffle Sarong // Sandals 

Adults Pink Swimsuit (TTS, wearing the small. $27) // Kids Swimsuit (TTS) // Sandals // Earrings // Bag

Turquoise Swimsuit ($20, TTS & wearing the small) // Kids Swimsuit (TTS)

Turquoise Swimsuit from above // Colorblock Coverup (On sale for $14)

Which one do y'all like best?

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40 Swimsuits Under $40

 Hi friends! We're heading to the beach this weekend, so I have swimsuits on my mind. One thing I love to find is a good swimsuit that's a fabulous fit, great quality and an awesome price. I've had my swimsuits that I've paid $100+ for, and when I come across one that feels just as great as far as fit and quality goes for a fraction of the price, I quickly call it a win. There are a few places I love to find affordable swimwear from, such as Target, Walmart, Amazon and especially Cupshe. With a little bit of searching (and review reading), you can come across some great ones. I've rounded up 40 swimsuits all under $40 to share with y'all today. Let's get to them :)

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10

11 // 12 // 13 (Top // Bottoms) // 14 (Top // Bottoms) // 15 // 16 // 17 // 18 // 19

20 // 21 // 22 // 23 // 24 // 25 // 26 // 27 // 28 // 29 // 30

31 // 32 // 33 // 34 // 35 // 36 // 37 // 38 // 39 // 40

Which is your favorite? Thanks for stopping by :)

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Patriotic Fruit Pizza: The Perfect Summertime Dessert

Patriotic Fruit Pizza :)

I thought it would be a good idea to roundup some great summertime desserts and also share my very favorite warm weather dessert. Have y'all ever made a fruit pizza? It is simply one of my very favorite desserts in general. It's especially great for warm weather because it's not too heavy. Best part? It's SO easy to make! I have seen others make it and use the traditional sugar cookies as the crust, topping it with nothing more than vanilla icing from the grocery. But y'all! The specialty spread (and it's only three ingredients) we make to go on top of the sugar cookies is phenomenal! You can top it with strawberries and blueberries for a patriotic creation or simply top it with your favorite fruits (I love to do kiwi, strawberry, bananas and pineapple). You can make it in no time (I just recommend allowing it to set in the fridge for a few hours before serving). 

Fruit Pizza

What You'll Need (I always double it, and what's listed below are the ingredients doubled. Simple half them if you don't want to double.):

    

    Two Rolls of Sugar Cookie Dough

    Two 8 oz. Bars of Cream Cheese

    8 oz. Tub of Cool Whip 

    16. oz Confectioners Sugar (whole box)

Step One:

    Slice rolls of cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet (I do not recommend using foil. It was my only     option when we made it at the beach in the photos above. Simply grease the cookie sheet well before        laying out the cookie dough). Once the dough is on the cookie sheet, use your knuckles to press the            dough together. Bake until golden (usually about 11 minutes).

Step Two:

    Mix cream cheese, cool whip and confectioners sugar together with a hand mixer. Once cookie layer is     mostly cooled, spread mixture on top. Place in refrigerator (can even do steps one and two the night            before).

Step Three:

    Decorate Pizza with your favorite fruits! Someone also also mentioned adding chocolate chips on top is     yummy! You could also add bananas to the patriotic variation. Enjoy :)

 

Here are a few others I found on Pinterest that are perfectly patriotic and great for summertime :)

Oreo Pie (see recipe here. Also could decorate with strawberries and blueberries for a patriotic touch)

Deviled Strawberries (Great dessert or sweet snack! Would be so cute on a charcuterie board too)

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs  (SO cute and easy)

No Bake Strawberry/Blueberry Trifle (Could use other fruits too)

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches (and sprinkle red and blue sprinkles around the sides as seen here)

American Flag S'Mores Dip (I mean, YUM!)

Icebox Cake with Strawberries & Blueberries 

Banana Pudding (Can definitely make patriotic)

Let me know if y'all have any more to add to the list.

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Memorial Day Weekend: Sales To See

 Hi friends! I was doing a little bit of browsing and noticed there are some pieces I've been eyeing and also a handful of finds I've already shared with y'all that are on sale for the long weekend. I was browsing some of the new arrivals on one of my favorite stores to see they're all 40-70% off this weekend. I decided to share a little roundup on here with y'all to share these awesome deals in more detail. I'll link each piece underneath the photos :)

Floral Dress // Stripe Dress // Pineapple Dress // Blue Dress // Pink Colorblock Dress // Print Shorts // Headband // Stripe Top // Stripe Pants // Pink Sandals // Summer Necklace // Multi Color Straw Earrings // Tennis Dresses // Swim Top // Swim Bottoms // Pink Terry Visor // Straw Bag

Print Dress // Blue Dress // Overalls // Terry Visor // Glitter Sandals // Ice Cream Tee // Pink Shorts // Pink Water Shoes // Sailboat Dress // Stripe Dress // Tennis Dress // Popsicle Nightgown

The curvy shorts from Madewell are awesome!! They are a great on and give you that loose in the leg fit. I do my true size in these.

Black Denim Shorts // Perfect Jean Short // Cuff Denim Shorts // Distressed Shorts

Target Sandals are BOGO half off this weekend!

(From left to right): 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 

Target clothing and swim is 30% off this weekend! This CUTE ruffle ribbed tank is on sale for only $10 and comes in several colors. I want it in every color now. It runs TTS.

Top // Headband // $25 Walmart Skirt // Sandals // Earrings

These sweet dresses are another recent find that I purchased for me and Madeline. They're even cuter in person! We're taking them with us to the beach. The womens is on sale for $20 this weekend, and the girls style is on sale for $19.

Womens Dress // Girls Dress // Earrings // Bow // Bag // Womens Sandals // Girls Sandals

This collection also has the sweetest matching dresses! They're all 20% off this weekend. 

Pink Eyelet Womens // Pink Eyelet Girls // White Eyelet Womens // White Eyelet Girls // Orange Floral Womens // Orange Floral Girls // Coral Womens // Coral Girls // Floral Womens // Floral Girls

Quay Sunglasses are BOGO FREE through this weekend! I own several pairs and love them. They've held up so well, and I'm rough on my sunglasses.

(From left to right): 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9

Left to Right: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8

Which piece is your favorite? 

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