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FINALLY Friday!! Work and after work fit, these barrel jeans are the best (25) | top is from Zara (S)

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FINALLY Friday!! Work and after work fit, these barrel jeans are the best (25) | top is from Zara (S) LTKWorkwear LTKOver40 LTKSummerEdit

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Mid Rise Barrel Jean | Abercrombie & Fitch (US)

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Hey, I’m Joy—and if we haven’t met yet, here’s a little (re)introduction.
I’m over 50, honest to a fault, and not afraid to talk about the real stuff— Bariatric surgery, menopause, plastic surgery, ADHD, and everything in between.
I created this space to express and share the unfiltered parts of my life.
My hope is that women connect with me in a way that feels honest and real—so when I recommend something, you can trust it’s based on personal experience, not just a pretty social media post.
Swipe through to learn a little more about me—and drop a “hi” or fun fact about you in the comments. I’d love to connect!

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My new Favorite!! Inverted wine glass! Just for fun

New Release coming soon to TikTok first!! #bellycream #confidenceatyourcore #mybellymystory

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Happy Monday!!! Hope everyone had an amazing weekend! 💕💕
OOTD is an old skirt paired with a Good American baby tee and some mules!!

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Lounging at home? Brunch with the girls? Quick Target run?
These women’s boxers are your new “throw on and still look cute” secret weapon. @katydidusa #katydidlove #katydidpartner

Your “I woke up like this” secret weapon.
Throw it on, and suddenly you’re effortlessly sporty, a little bit edgy, and 100% put together — no mirror check required. @katydidusa #katydidlove #katydidpartner

The hat that turns “just running errands” into a whole vibe.
Throw it on with messy hair, beach waves, or a sleek pony — instant cool-girl energy.
It’s casual, it’s fun, and it always makes your outfit look intentional.@katydidusa #katydidlove #katydidpartner

Not your boyfriend’s boxers.
These are the casual shorts you’ll wear from coffee run to couch nap — and look adorable the whole time. #ad @katydidusa #katydidlove #katydidpartner

3 AM GRWM ☕💄
Up before the sun, glam before the coffee. Always start with a good dose of hydration from @elfcosmetics (my skin thanks me later) before diving into a total product mash‑up to get work‑ready. From ‘half asleep’ to ‘presentable’ in record time. #WorkdayGRWM #elfcosmetics #MakeupBeforeCoffee #EarlyMorningGlam

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One of my favorite flavorful dishes
Pollo en crème de Chipotle - (Chipotle Cream Chicken) very sped up version! :)
1 onion & 12 mushrooms sauted together set aside,
Slice & saute 1.5 lbs chicken breast, add 1 package cream cheese & a bit of milk, mix cream or Mexican sour cream with Chipotle’s in sauce, at to chicken, add extra for taste if need, add back mushrooms and onions, mix together. Heat tortillas, serve as tacos with avocado, rice and black beans on the side. So delicious m, easy and plenty for left overs!

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How to follow me on LTK, so you see all my posts!

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My 3AM Face prep routine!! I’ve got the timing down pretty good, I’m up at 250am, dressed, face done, coffee in hand & out the door by 330, with a 25 min drive to work. You all need to buy more so I don’t have to get up so early!! 😂😂
Wash off oils from over night, add all my Elf daily products, hydrating drops, vitamin C & E serum, tinted sunscreen, and primer, let all dry and set then add makeup!!

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Happy Monday, relaxing today after a stupid little accident led to a few stitches last night. Posting today makeup look & my mish mash of products!

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Directions & suggestions on how to use the absolutely Phenomenal goPure neck cream!

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NEW to LTK! Love how well this Go Pure neck cream works. I have had some loose skin due to weight loss and this has been the best thing for tightening it back up! You need to try it!! You can also follow me on TikTok & pick it up there.

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My nighttime face cleansing routine! ELF products have been great for my skin, I’ve tried many brands and my skin has reacted the best with ELF cleansers, hydrators & makeup. I’m pretty simple with everything!! This BLUE-Ty sleep night oil is absolutely amazing!! Leaves my face feeling smooth and hydrated in the mornings!

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Happy Saturday! It’s a little cool today, perfect day for a drive and spending some quality time with my hubby! Costco sweatshirt 🤣 Kancan shorts & sambas, perfect casual weekend wear!

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Finally Friday! I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Always wearing my favorite, Levi’s! If you are looking for a true size, true to fit, no stretch, high waisted straight fit jean, these 501 90s from Levi’s are it! I’m wearing a 26 and they fit perfect, these are the jeans I grew up with! Top is from Target & the loafers are Sorel, some of my other fave shoes to wear with jeans!!

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Thursday OOTD! Abercrombie split neck sweater, (s) runs big, super light weight great for summer, pants (4) banana republic, also runs slightly big, high rise cropped wide leg, super cute, and mules are from Target

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Happy hump day, what a busy day!! OOTD - free people, love their pants!! Wearing a 26, high waisted, comfortable but not much stretch, slight barrel leg, top is old, found similar at Nordstrom Rack, mule loafers from Nordstrom, super comfy and the color and style goes with everything!

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💥NEW PRODUCT ALERT!!💥 for me :)
I love Elf products, my skin is very particular and Elf works for me. BUT, this Bright Icon Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Serum is PHENOMENAL!! I absolutely love how it makes my skin feel, fresh, tightened and radiant!!

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Happy Tuesday!! Elevated casual look today, jeans (27) my normal Levi’s faves, Banana Republic cute blousy top (s) cotton body poplin sleeves, Nordstrom patten leather loafers.

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No Monday blues here, well except for my jeans!! These are a great trouser style jean (4) pleat seems down the front, long, low rise, not much stretch, sweater (s) super cute puff sleeve, perfect for summer, and lug boots light grey

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Finally Friday!! Hope everyone has some fun weekend plans.
Starting today’s OOTD with picks from the Nordstrom SALE!! Jeans (26) are flattering and very comfortable, not much stretch which is perfect for me because I love “hard” jeans! 🤣🤣 top (M) just a simple baby tee and these buckle mules are the perfect everyday go with every outfit shoe, so cute!!

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Happy Thursday!! Quick OOTD while out shopping! 🤣🤣 I have this tank (10) in 8 different colors, it is the perfect fit for my body, shorts (26) are mid rise 5 in looser fit.

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Happy Hump Day!! I love this skirt (s), so flowy and full, so fun to wear, shoes run a bit small, need to wear a lot yo stretch out if you have wide feet like me. Top is from Zara, high neck tank! Hope everyone has had a good start to their week!!

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Happy Tuesday, OOTD, white pants (4) - heavy cotton with light stretch, tank is an old top, no match, added lots of others. Nike Air Force ones!

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Happy Monday!! I’m back. Haven’t done a lot of shopping so we have some previous wears… shoes & pants from SHEIN (6) - little smaller in the waist and roomy hip and thighs, denim material no stretch, top Walmart (s) - cute ruffle sleeve cotton top.

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Jeans, but make the work appropriate! Pick a darker color, without fraying or holes, pair with a button down or less casual shirt (silk, no wrinkle, scuba materials best), add accessories & shoes for the atmosphere. 🥰
Levi 501’s (26) | Poplin shirt (M)

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Swimsuit try on!!
I typically wear bikinis because 1- long torso & 2- large chest that isn’t the same size as my lower 1/2. But I saw some pretty cute one-piece suits that I wanted to try. Cute, some great fit, but….. bikini fits best!

Summer workwear try on!
1/Knit white skirt (M) purple top (M)
2/Silky Maxi Halter neck (M)
3/Linen colorful combo, pants (4) top (M)
4/ Vest Suit combo pants (4) best (M)

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Dressing room try-on!

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Midweek Outfit check!!
Pants (26) wide leg light weight denim | top (M) soft scuba material!

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Happy Tuesday!! I feel like I’m a walking billboard for Summer!!
Wearing a super comfy yet stylish fit, linen pull on pants (S), they are lined & feel like I’m wearing pajamas, paired with this knit button up sweater (M) and close toed sandals.

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