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Best Trader Joes Products: Fall Haul

Best Trader Joes Products Fall Haul

Can you believe up until last month I was a Trader Joe’s virgin?! For someone who talks about trends all day, every day, I felt left out of the Fall frenzy that seemed to be happening at Trader Joe’s according to literally every single blogger. So my basic self had to go investigate what all the madness was about. In addition to my long list of all things pumpkin and Fall flavored, I asked all of you for your recommendations and y’all did not disappoint!

What did disappoint was honestly a lot of the fall flavored items. See below for my full grocery list that I picked up and which items I would buy again or not.

GROCERY LIST


Pumpkin O’s

Pecan Pumpkin Instant Oatmeal

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Pumpkin Spice Almond Beverage

Dark Chocolate Sea Salted Almonds

Autumnal Harvest Soup

Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Raviolis 

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Gorgonzola Gnocchi

Chicken Fried Rice

Coconut Shrimp

Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

Chili Limi Seasoning

Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bites

Dark Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

Kung Pao Tempura Cauliflower 

Green Goddess Salad Dressing

I’D BUY AGAIN


Pecan Pumpkin Instant Oatmeal

I was pleasantly surprised by this! If you are a fan of on-the-go breakfast meals, this one has a great flavor and I love the pecan pieces in it.

Dark Chocolate Sea Salted Almonds

I’d go back to TJ’s just for these. I demolished these in a few days. So good!! The perfect snack or after dinner small dessert.

Autumnal Harvest Soup

While TJ’s also has a Harvest pasta sauce (which I didn’t see) I used this chunky soup as a pasta and pizza sauce. The flavor is amazing and I love that it has small chunks of veggies. I highly recommend using it on the goat cheese & sundried tomato raviolis or as a pizza sauce on the cauliflower crust.

Goat Cheese & Sundried Tomato Raviolis 

100% my favorite purchase from TJ’s. if you are a goat cheese lover, grab these! They are located in the produce section and pair nicely with the Autumnal Harvest Soup used as a pasta sauce.

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

These are all the rage right now! I suggest putting a little olive oil on the crust and baking it for 5 minutes before actually putting your sauce and toppings on so that it doesn’t fall apart. It tasted just like a normal pizza crust with less calories!

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Flavored with sage and butter this was actually pretty good. I added chicken and goat cheese and loved every bite! I will say it is a little mushy.

Gorgonzola Gnocchi

This honestly didn’t have a ton of flavor. I added spiced apples, walnuts and fresh rosemary to give it some flavor and it was amazing!

Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

This seasoning was probably the most nominated item by all of you. It is pretty darn good on avocado toast.

Green Goddess Salad Dressing

This one came highly recommended by all of you and I see why! It is a good one!

HARD PASS


Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Ew. So much ew. I’m not sure if it’s because I microwaved this instead of heating it up in the oven (both were listed as options), but it was dry and did not have a great flavor either. I know a ton of people liked this but I personally did not.

Pumpkin O’s

These tasted like sweet cardboard to me.

Pumpkin Spice Almond Beverage

I tried to love this, i really did. It definitely does NOT work in coffee and to be honest I didn’t 100% love it in anything else that I tried either. While it has a decent flavor, I don’t like that whatever you add it to gets this film on the top of it. Makes me wonder what I’m actually drinking!


For everything else, I did not have a love or a hate relationship with it. If I didn’t list it under “I’d buy again” or “hard pass” then it fell somewhere inbetween the two. Meaning I didn’t dislike but I also didn’t love it. If it sounds good to you, try it! If not, you can probably live without it:) If there are any must have Trader Joe’s items that I did not pick up in my initial haul, please let me know since I’ll be returning very soon!

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Old Navy Try On Haul

Old Navy is one of my favorite places to stock up on good quality basics and now is definitely the time being that everything is 50% OFF TODAY ONLY. If you are a Old Navy card holder, use code CARD at checkout. If you are not, no worries! I got you girl! All you have to do is text VIP to 653689 to get a coupon code for 50% off. Keep in mind this is a one time use coupon code and is good for TODAY ONLY!

If you are new to shopping at Old Navy, they have sizes for everyone! Most items coming regular, petite and tall as well as plus size and maternity as well. I find that their tops fit true to size but I normally size up in their sweaters and down in the pants. See each item for more specific sizing details!

Without further adieu let’s get this try on haul started!

Old Navy Try On Haul

PLAID SHIRTI own about 5 of these now. They are great for layering and wearing so many different ways. The best part about these plaid shirts are that they are very lightweight and flexible so the arms roll up easily and knotting/tucking them are easy as well. Come in TONS of colors too. I am wearing an XS regular and it is a longer length than normal.

QUILTED VESTIf you are in the market for a lightweight vest, these come in tons of colors! If you want a thicker, puffier jacket this one is great too.

ANKLE JEANS: Old Navy jeans are usually incredible ill fitting on me but these were AMAZING. Just the right amount of stretch and a decently high waist to suck everything in. Not to mention, they did wonders for the booty. They run true to size. I am wearing a 0 regular. I highly suggest checking out there entire straight jeans collection HERE. Some of my other favorite pairs are here, here and here.

BOOTIES: I loved these so much I ditched my booties to wear these for the entire try on session. They come in 4 colors and I love the idea of a slide on bootie. Nothing beats a throw on and go shoe for all times of the year! They run true to size but if inbetween sizes, size up!

Old Navy Try On Haul

“CHEERS MY DEER” SWEATSHIRT: Cute sweatshirt for the holidays. It is more of a fitted sweatshirt so I suggest sizing up one for a looser fit, or two for an oversized fit!

Old Navy Try On HaulCOLORBLOCK SWEATER: I’ve been eyeing this sweater for months! Feels like cashmere but a fraction of the cost. Comes in multiple colors. I suggest sizing up!

Old Navy Try On Haul

Old Navy Try On Haul

SHERPA PULLOVER: While these are called “sherpa” pullovers, they are more like a fuzzy fleece! Very warm and cozy and I liked that these had looser sleeve than most I’ve tried on, bigger pockets, and a different color collar. I suggest sizing up! They come in 4 color options.

Old Navy Try On HaulSHERPA HOODIEHoly cozy! This hoodie features a front pocket that goes all the way through, a hood, and ribbon ties around the neck. It comes in 3 colors.

TUNIC TEE: One of my favorite pieces I tried on. A great basic to layer under sweaters since it is on the longer side and would look so cute peaking out of the bottom of sweaters. It is long enough to cover your butt if wanting to wear with leggings. Comes in several colors and runs true to size.

BOUCLE SCARF: Softest scarf ever and comes in tons of colors. Each color is marled with specks of other colors as well. Highly suggest this one!

Old Navy Try On Haul

CREW NECK SWEATER:  Great option for my working ladies to layer with collared shirts. This specific color combo would be great for the holidays! I personally like my sweaters more fitted for work, even if I plan to layer. In that case, I would say the sweater runs true to size. If you want it a little looser (pictured above), size up! I am wearing a small.

 

PLAID SHIRT: I own about 5 of these now. They are great for layering and wearing so many different ways. The best part about these plaid shirts are that they are very lightweight and flexible so the arms roll up easily and knotting/tucking them are easy as well. Come in TONS of colors too. I am wearing an XS regular and it is a longer length than normal.

CROPPED FLARE JEANS: These have a button fly and look very similar to Madewell jeans for a fraction of the cost. I thought they ran on the bigger side. I suggest sizing down if inbetween sizes. I would have needed a 00.

RUFFLED SWING DRESS: Perfect for the office or Thanksgiving! Has a looser fit that would fit a bump or food baby:) Runs true to size. If wanting to wear with knee high boots or taller, I suggest getting petite! This same print comes in a few other style dresses. See them below.

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SHIRT DRESS: Made of tensel so it is super soft! Runs true to size. I do not suggest getting petite as the particular one runs on the short side. Old Navy’s shirt dress collection is awesome right now and great for the office. My other two favorites are here and here.

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QUILTED VEST: If you are in the market for a lightweight vest, these come in tons of colors! If you want a thicker, puffier jacket this one is great too.

CARDIGAN: I compared this cardigan to the Barefoot Dreams one and that might have been a bit of a stretch but it is SO soft and stretchy too. It fits a little oversized so I suggest sizing down if inbetween sizes.

SWING DRESS: These swing dresses are great throw on and go dresses. I own several of the striped ones as I love wearing them with sweaters and boots. They run true to size. I’m wearing an XS regular.

LEFT SWEATER (similar): This exact sweater is currently only available in plus size. Grab it here. I’m linking another sweater that would be cute to wear with this dress. When layering over a dress, I suggest sizing up in your sweaters!

RIGHT SWEATER (similar): This exact sweater is sold out. Here is a very similar one. Again, I suggest sizing up if you want to layer over this dress!

LONG LINE MOTO COATComes in grey and black and runs true to size. Although if you plan on wearing more than one layer underneath, I suggest sizing up! Same with the below coats that I personally own and have been top sellers for the blog! Grab them HERE.

SHERPA DENIM JACKET: I’ve seen so many jacket like this on the market right now, but this one arguably tops them all and is much less than others I have seen. Runs on the smaller side (suggest sizing up) and also comes in black.

LONG CARDIGANComes in two beautiful colors and is a thick material, more like a sweater than a cardigan. Runs a little oversized so if in between sizes, size down.

CARDI COATLooks like a coat but is made out of a thick sweater material making it feel more like a cardigan. Comes in two gorgeous, neutral colors and is a decent sized weight. Runs a bit oversized so if you are in between sizes, size down!

HOLIDAPAJAMAS


*Friendly PSA: most of these styles sold out before Black Friday last year so if you are wanting a pair of holiday pajamas, I highly suggest grabbing them now as these are the lowest price I expect them to be and sizes are still fully stocked!*

ONESIEComes in two patterns (this one and a buffalo plaid). These were the first thing to sell out last year. Attaching a picture below of my sisters and I in the buffalo plaid last year. They run true to size. If wanting a looser fit, size up!

MIX AND MATCH PJ’S: There are TONS of pajama tops that you can mix and match. They have thermals, flannels, graphic tees and more! I love that the pajama tops are so festive that they can be worn out in public too and nobody would know that they are pajamas 😉 Keep in mind the thermal run very small. I suggest sizing up a size in tops and bottoms and possibly sizing up 2 in the top if you want to wear them out in public! Graphic tees and flannels run true to size although I normally size up in the graphic tees so that I can knot/tuck them if I wear them out of the house!

SHERPA ROBE: Need I say more? Comes in 3 colors and would make the perfect Christmas gift. Check out their great slipper selection too HERE.

As always thank you SO much for shopping through my links. I know it’s an extra step for you but it makes a world of difference for me! If you want to check out some more of my Old Navy picks, look HERE.

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LOFT + Abercrombie Try On Session

So many sales, so little time! I normally share the bulk of sale try ons over on the ‘gram but since there are SO many good pieces on major discount right now, I wanted to share some of my favorites along with a little more information on material, sizing and fit.

LOFT is having 40% off your entire purchase with code FRIENDS and Abercrombie is having 30% off your entire purchase with code 11728.

For sizing reference I am typically an XS in tops and 00 in pants. In LOFT I wear an XS in tops, S in sweaters and size 24 in pants. LOFT’s bottoms always run big so I suggest sizing down unless I say otherwise. In Abercrombie, I wear an XS in tops/sweaters and a 25 in jeans.

LOFT


Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Leopard Jacquard SweaterWhile there are a lot of leopard items that I love from LOFT right now, this sweater is by far my favorite. It is the softest and a good weight, being that it is not too heavy but still provides some warmth. Since I already have a fitted leopard sweater, I sized up to a medium so that I could wear this one with my Spanx leather leggings.

Velvet Skinny JeansI tried these on in a petite and I would not suggest getting petite sizing as they looked like high waters on me. I would only get petite sizing if you are under 5’2″. Otherwise I loved these jeans and they fit true to size. I typically size down in LOFT but I needed my true size in these.

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Leopard Print Blouse: Again, I would not suggest getting petite sizing in this top as the petite sizing was very cropped and the arms were too short. Otherwise I loved this top. Would be perfect for the office paired with a black, camel or burgundy skirt. It would also be great for a date night paired with black skinny jeans, a leather jacket and black pumps. Just a heads up, it is on the thinner side but not sheer.

Velvet Skinny JeansI tried these on in a petite and I would not suggest getting petite sizing as they looked like high waters on me. I would only get petite sizing if you are under 5’2″. Otherwise I loved these jeans and they fit true to size. I typically size down in LOFT but I needed my true size in these.

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Pleated Cuff Utility BlouseI’ve posted about this top before and still love it as much as the first time that I tried it on. It is a collared shirt with the cutest sleeve detail. If you need more basic, office appropriate tops, this is such a good one! Could be paired with leopard, black, camel, navy or olive bottoms. True to size and I would not suggest getting petite.

Leopard Jacquard Pocket Skirt: If you are a fellow leopard lover, this skirt is a must! It is a flexible material and runs on the bigger side. Make sure to size down! I would have needed an 00P.

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Striped Pleated Bell Cuff Sweater: Another great basic top for work. It is made out of a thin sweater material and has the cutest sleeve detail. It is a fitted sweater and runs on the smaller side. I would not suggest getting petite sizing and would also recommend sizing up! I needed a small regular.

Tweed Trousers: I wanted to love these but the fit was just not great. The petite sizing were high waters on me and I just found the waist to be ill fitting. Would not recommend.

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Plaid Ruffle Collar Utility Blouse: I’ve seen a lot of bloggers post about this little plaid top but I personally did not love it and would not recommend. It looks so cute online but the neckline is not practical as it was too tight to button all the way up and looked kind of odd undone.

Pocket Sweater VestThis is a must in my opinion. It almost felt like chenille material. it was that soft. It only comes in XS/S and then M/L sizing. I’m wearing the XS/S size and feel like it fit like a true small. Great piece to layer with and wear with leggings!

Double Frayed Soft Slim Pocket Skinny JeansWhile LOFT calls them a jean, I’m going to declare them high quality jeggings. They are super stretchy and forgiving. I actually pulled them on without even having to unbutton them. They do have pockets and the double fray detail is a great touch. Highly recommend these. Size down. I’m wearing a 00 (not petite).

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Marled V-Neck SweaterI love all of the long sweaters from LOFT right now because if you size up in them they can act more like a tunic to wear with leggings. I always wear a size small in LOFT sweaters which is what I’m wearing here.

Double Frayed Soft Slim Pocket Skinny JeansWhile LOFT calls them a jean, I’m going to declare them high quality jeggings. They are super stretchy and forgiving. I actually pulled them on without even having to unbutton them. They do have pockets and the double fray detail is a great touch. Highly recommend these. Size down. I’m wearing a 00 (not petite).

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Flecked Mock Neck Tunic SweaterLoved this sweater and mock neck detail. I am wearing a size small here and i’m not sure if it would have been long enough to cover my butt. If you are wanting it to cover your butt I would size up one from your normal LOFT sweater size.

Double Frayed Soft Slim Pocket Skinny JeansWhile LOFT calls them a jean, I’m going to declare them high quality jeggings. They are super stretchy and forgiving. I actually pulled them on without even having to unbutton them. They do have pockets and the double fray detail is a great touch. Highly recommend these. Size down. I’m wearing a 00 (not petite).

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Striped Split Back Mixed Media SweaterAnother favorite and great work or weekend top. It is a layered-looking sweater with the cutest back detail. I’m wearing a size small.

Double Frayed Soft Slim Pocket Skinny JeansWhile LOFT calls them a jean, I’m going to declare them high quality jeggings. They are super stretchy and forgiving. I actually pulled them on without even having to unbutton them. They do have pockets and the double fray detail is a great touch. Highly recommend these. Size down. I’m wearing a 00 (not petite).

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Open Stitched Sleeve SweaterI loved the color of this sweater but I’m not sure how practical it is just because the sleeves do have small holes in them so it seemed like more of a Spring sweater than a Fall sweater to me. Nonetheless if it’s still warm where you are this sweater is so darn cute! Note: it also comes in grey! I’m wearing a size small.

Double Frayed Soft Slim Pocket Skinny JeansWhile LOFT calls them a jean, I’m going to declare them high quality jeggings. They are super stretchy and forgiving. I actually pulled them on without even having to unbutton them. They do have pockets and the double fray detail is a great touch. Highly recommend these. Size down. I’m wearing a 00 (not petite).

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Mock Neck Tunic SweaterThis camel tunic is insta famous and for good reason! It’s SO good + long enough to wear with leggings. It runs true to size but if you want a more fitted look, size up one for a more oversized fit. I’m wearing the XS here but would have preferred the small.

Leopard Print Puffer VestIf you own a lot of black and brown, this cute puffer jacket is the perfect accessory to tie the two together. It is not the heaviest puffer which I personally appreciated. It runs true to size. I’m wearing an XS regular. If you plan on wearing a thicker sweaters underneath, I’d size up. Also, I wouldn’t get petite as it’s already on the shorter side.

Double Frayed Soft Slim Pocket Skinny JeansWhile LOFT calls them a jean, I’m going to declare them high quality jeggings. They are super stretchy and forgiving. I actually pulled them on without even having to unbutton them. They do have pockets and the double fray detail is a great touch. Highly recommend these. Size down. I’m wearing a 00 (not petite).

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Mosaic Tie Waist ShirtdressGreat for the office or family pictures. The balloon sleeve detail adds a little something different. My only complaint with this dress is that the sleeves were a little long on me. If in between sizes, size down. I’m wearing an XS here but probably would have done the XSP.

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Anemone ShirtdressLoved this dress so much. The fact that it’s made out of cotton, buttons down and has a big enough pattern to not be overbearing were all selling factors. It runs true to size. Wearing a size XS.

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Dotted Pleated Bow Neck TopThis little bow top comes in pink and white. I boght both. It’s always so hard to find these types of tops and they seriously never go out of style. They are my favorite to layer under blazers and cardigans for the office. Runs true to size.

Herringbone Modern BlazerThe elbow patches on this blazer are what sold me! It is somewhat of a boxier fit but does run true to size. I would not suggest petite sizing. I got a 0 regular.

Slim PantsIf you need a black work pant I loved these because they have some stretch to them and weren’t too tight in the calves. Size down! I’m wearing a 00P.

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Striped Utility BlouseWhile this wasn’t my favorite top by any means, it is a good basic and just $25! Great for work or weekend wear and would be super cute under a military vest or jacket. I do not suggest getting petite.

Slim PantsIf you need a black work pant I loved these because they have some stretch to them and weren’t too tight in the calves. Size down! I’m wearing a 00P.

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

 Dotted Ruffle Henley ShellIf you get one top, get this one! Great for Work or weekend wear. Wear to work with a colored cardigan or blazer.

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Marled Sweater: This exact sweater is not online so I linked an even better one!

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Swiss Dot Ruffle Utility BlouseAnother great basic, office appropriate blouse with a dot detailing and cute sleeve detailing.

Diamond Jacquard Knit Pocket SkirtLove the pattern and amount of stretch of this skirt. Definitely size down as it runs very big. I needed an XXSP.

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Abstract Fringe SweaterHow fun is this sweater? It does run on the smaller side. I am wearing a size small.

Modern Skinny Jeans in SagebrushIf you are in need of a non-distressed olive pair of jeans, these are a great quality pair. While I normally size down in LOFT jeans, these run on the smaller side so I suggest getting your true size.

Loft + Abercrombie Try On Session

Lou & Grey Seamed Poncho SweaterTop seller for the blog already. Super soft tunic that is long enough for leggings and easily paired over a long sleeve tee or a little more warmth. I plan to wear with leggings and boots.

 I’d link the leggings but they honestly suck. BUT if you are looking for some good ones, I suggest these.

ABERCROMBIE


Waffle Romper: Ok so probably not that practical because who sleeps with a hood full of sherpa but how cute would this be for Christmas morning or pictures?! The answer is very cute. It runs on the smaller side so if in between sizes, size up. It also comes in a cute paisley color.

Flannel shirt: Run true to size. I’m wearing an XS. These are my number one pick for Christmas pajamas and I highly anticipate them selling out.

Flannel Pants: Run true to size. I’m wearing an XS. They have a working drawstring waist. They are a thin flannel so don’t worry about them being too hot.

Flannel shorts: Run true to size. I’m wearing an XS. They have a working drawstring waist.

Cozy graphic tee: Abercrombie calls this a tee. It’s more like a super soft, thin sweatshirt. It’s good y’all. Runs true to size.

Flannel shorts: Run true to size. I’m wearing an XS. They have a working drawstring waist.

Cozy graphic tee: Abercrombie calls this a tee. It’s more like a super soft, thin sweatshirt. It’s good y’all. Runs true to size.

Flannel joggers: If you hate wearing long pajamas that always end up like shorts in the middle of the night, these are great and not too heavy!

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