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The Rise of “Fake Jeans” (a.k.a. Printed Denim Sweatpants)

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It’s sweatpants masquerading as jeans, folks. The gold standard, the Rag & Bone Miramar denim sweatpants, were on sale at the Nordstrom Anniversary, the nSale, (still going on now!) but I could not justify the price point. Or drag myself to the Rag & Bone store in the Meatpacking district to try them on before buying them. My new $50 Gap pair is a low‑risk entry point to the trend of denim sweatpants. I could justify getting the similar, lower-end Gap pair given how casual my lifestyle is now.   Post‑pandemic comfort dressing, designer irony, travel practicality. The look, the comfort, the trend — without the $200+ price tag. Popularized around 2022–2023, they’re no longer a trend, they’re a category. The “3‑D print” effect is what makes these pants look like jeans from a distance. Rag & Bone’s version is more dimensional — the print has depth and shadowing that tricks the eye. Gap’s version is flatter but still convincing enough for casual wear. While “3-D print”...
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Onyx Stainless Steel Popsicle Mold Try & Review

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Ice Pops or Paletas. First try, without following directions. 😐 I used a Trader Joes organic berry mix, defrosted it, and blended it with Nutpods Original Unsweetened Non-Dairy Coffee Creamer. You could also use:   365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Berry Blend, 10 oz, Frozen:   https://amzn.to/4gZvS63 Poured the blend into three of the molds. Don’t pour all the way to the top of the mold. Made a second blend with the berry mix, cacao and plain Greek yogurt. Poured those into the rest of the molds, total six. Let the molds freeze with their lids (pictured) on top of a frozen food base (not strictly necessary, see picture) in the freezer. Just position them with room around them in the freezer. Froze overnight. Tip: when you remove the ice pops from the freezer, a shower or bath in a little hot water for a moment makes the pops slip out of the mold easier. Mine are a little crystalized but provided inspiration:   Gazpacho ice pops for dinner parties?   Ic...
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Vespatude.

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#vespa #weekends  
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Plant People Wonder Greens Gummies

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Food sampling at Whole Foods, Jersey City Relaxed food shopping and sampling in the middle of the day.   If you’re looking for ways to up your veggie amount. Plant People Wonder Greens Veggie Gummies, Super Greens & Probiotics, 60ct | Veggie Gummies with Super Greens, Probiotics & Multivitamins Gut Health, Energy & Wellbeing Curb cravings. One for kids, too. https://amzn.to/4bbhPqm https://www.plantpeople.co/  
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Plant Stand

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For the curious, the Plant Stand that went home without me at the Estate Sale held at a store.
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