The Perfect Cleopatra Halloween Costume for Intermediate DIY-ers

Not sure what to be this Halloween? Instead of joining a group of pals as yet another Snapchat filter, why not stand out with a costume that’s part Ancient Egyptian, part badass babe? Cleopatra is the ultimate Halloween look, and with a little patience, some careful eyeliner, and well-chosen accessories, you’ll be able to craft up a Queen-of-Egypt-inspired Halloween costume that’s sure to blow everyone away. And since not everyone is a DIY pro, we’re going to show you how to do a Cleopatra costume no matter whether you’re a beginner or a master-level costumer.

If you’re not quite a novice but still feel like you have some room to grow when it comes to your DIY skills, you’ll be glad to know that we have the perfect Cleopatra costume just for you: Pair one signature accessory with clothing you may already have in your closet, and top it off with approachable, attention-grabbing makeup that will tie your whole look together. Keep scrolling to find out how.

What you’ll need to bring your look to life:

How to put it all together:

1. Try your hand at styling. Even though you’ve bought a wig with bangs, there’s a good chance that they’re not cut to Cleopatra’s liking. Lay your wig flatand use a pair of ultra-sharp scissors to snip the bangs a tad shorter than they already are. The goal isn’t so much baby fringe as it is micro bangs, so be sure to cut them about an inch up from your brows. To make sure you have the right length, try the wig on first to get a feel for how much to cut.

2. Take your hairstyle up a notch. To achieve major Cleopatra vibes, place a headpiece over your wig. If you feel any slip or are worried about it falling off at any point, pop in a few bobby pins for a little extra hold.

3. Give yourself a glimmering gold makeover. Begin with our flawless face tutorial. Next, apply gold shimmering shadow to your eyelids, going deeper in the creases and expanding beyond the outside corners of your eyes. While you’re at it, bring it down onto the lower lash line with a brighter gold on the inside corners for a little extra pop. For liner, use a liquid to create the eye of Horus. It helps to use a fine tip liner pen or brush with gel liner. When tracing it on, expand the inside corners onto the sides of the bridge of your nose and wing it like an exaggerated cat eye on the outside corners. Add a bold brow using deep brown brow shadow, keeping your arches bold but not exaggerated, and top it off with a set of false gold eyelashes and a bold pink lip. Easy enough, right?

THE FINAL LOOK

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Production, Wardrobe, Hair, and Makeup: Misty Spinney

Photography: Kurt Andre

Model: Anjelika Temple

Additional reporting by Rebecca Norris

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If you follow along on B+C, you’ve seen and admired our canine model, Turkey Temple (one of my favorite pet names, TBH). He is definitely a turkey by trade but clearly not by species. It seems like an obvious choice, but this was Turkey’s first time dressing up as a turkey for Halloween. Spooky season might be over, but it's *always* a good idea to dress your dog up for Thanksgiving if they don't mind!!

I’ve been making a lot of pet costumes this year, but this one has been high on my list for a long time. With some felt and One-Wrap Velcro, we created this pet costume in no time at all. Does your pet have a goofy name? Try dressing them up as their name, and make sure you snap photos and share them with us on Instagram! Oh, and don't forget to check out our 46 Cute Dogs Guaranteed To Make You Smile, too!

How To Make A Dog Turkey Costume

Tools And Materials:

  • red, orange, yellow and white felt
  • cardboard
  • One-Wrap Velcro
  • pen
  • fabric scissors
  • hot glue gun

Instructions:

1. Draw large, long oval feathers on your yellow felt. Stack the yellow felt on top of the orange felt and cut them both out. Next, draw a curved rectangular shape on the white felt and cut it out.

2. Hot glue the white rectangular shapes to the feathers, then glue the feathers to one another to create a fan shape.

3. Glue a horizontal strip of cardboard to the back of the feathers to help them stand upright.

4. Hot glue a piece of felt to each edge of the feathers and attach a strip of One-Wrap Velcro that is long enough to wrap around your dog’s belly.

5. Cut out a gobble from red felt and attach some One-Wrap Velcro.

Draw 12 long feathers on your yellow felt. Stack the yellow felt on top of the orange felt and cut out your feathers. Cut 12 white curved rectangular pieces to accent the feathers.

Glue the white pieces to the feathers and then glue the feathers to one another into a fan shape.

Attach a long strip of cardboard to the back of the feathers to help them stand up straight once the dog turkey costume is assembled.

Hot glue a piece of felt to each edge of the feathers and attach a strip of One-Wrap Velcro that is long enough to wrap around your dog’s belly.

Draw a gobble onto a piece of red felt, cut it out and glue it to a small piece of One-Wrap Velcro.

Hey Turkey — here’s your turkey costume!

Attach the gobble to your dog by wrapping the One-Wrap Velcro around the collar.

Cutest turkey I ever did see!

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"I feel like there can never be enough stripes, or fringe, or tassels in a house," Emma Roberts said in her Architectural Digestinterview. And same, Emma, same. It's the season for stripes, and they're blowing up in the best ways. Stunning color combos are turning this classic pattern into a modern must-have. I literally want to drape my house in all of them. But a little goes a long way when it comes to making an impact with bold stripes. Here are fun ways to bring them into your home decor this season.

Shop Stripes For Your Home Here!

IKEA SLÅNHÖSTMAL Comforter Set

IKEA's new comforter set is so cheerful – and affordable – there's nothing not to love.

Maeve by Anthropologie Striped Ruffle Indoor/Outdoor Pillow

Ruffled stripes add a whimsical touch to your indoor or outdoor space.

Etsy Scalloped Stripy Matchstick Pot

Sometimes it's the little things...these scalloped matchstick holders are just about the cutest things I've ever seen.

UO Roma Sofa

Commit to your stripe obsession with this European-inspired wavy sofa in a dreamy butter yellow.

Piglet in Bed Pembroke Stripe Linen Sheets

Stripes aren't just for summer – these stonewashed French linen sheets have that earthy look for all seasons.

Avenie Fruit Salad Collection Stripes Removable Wallpaper

Try this playful pastel stripe in a bathroom or on an accent wall. It's easily removable so it works for rentals too!

Dusen Dusen Earth Stripe Bath Towel

These generously sized bath towels are your go-to summer beach towel too.

Damato Round Outdoor Pouf Ottoman

Place this adorable striped ottoman in your living room or on your deck and instantly upgrade your decor.

Dusen Dusen Oven Mitt

Bring stripes into the kitchen with these cool color combos.

H&M Tasseled Seat Cushion

These rectangular seat cushions in striped cotton fabric are a fun way to dress up your outdoor lounge chairs.

DUSEN DUSEN Striped Bathrobe

Walk out on your porch/patio/veranda in this charming cotton terry bathrobe, which is Oeko-Tex Standard 100% certified.

Etsy Linen Heart Shape Ruffled Cushion

You can personalize this sweet ruffle heart pillow (names, dates, phrases) with embroidery as the perfect handmade gift.

Amanda Jane Jones X Revival Navy Stripe Jute Rug

This classic color combo in a 100% jute rug is calling my name – omg, love.

Boho Beach Umbrella with Fringe

Protect your skin (it's UPF 50+) in style with this 6.5-foot tasseled umbrella with carry bag.

Etsy Painted Mugs

These cute mugs are handmade and hand-painted in a small workshop in Paris, and are dishwasher and microwave safe.

QUIET TOWN Ojai Towel Hike

Made in Portugal with 100% organic cotton, this bath-and-beach towel is inspired by vintage hotel towels with color-blocking on the other side.

Crate and Barrel Harriet Stripe Velvet Bolster Pillow

These velvety bolster pillows are part of C&B's kids collection, but they can add a pop of stripe to any bed or chair.

Meri Meri Striped Ruffled Fabric Napkins

Every table is a party table with these festive linen napkins. The sweetest!

Remember Storage Basket

Love the unique way these baskets show off their stripes. Use them for magazines, books, blankets and more.

Amalfi Stripe Linen Table Throw

Italian countryside meets your table with this 100% linen tablecloth in a sunny yellow stripe. Buon Viaggio!

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We love going all out with Group Halloween Costume Ideas,'90s Costumes, andEasy Last-Minute Halloween Costumes — and it turns out, we're not the only ones! Because of the SAG-AFTRA strike, a lot of our favorite celebs couldn't go the usual movie and TV show Halloween costume route this past weekend, which means their 'fits were more creative than ever. Here are the best celebrity Halloween costumes we saw!

The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes From 2023

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We're starting our roundup off strong with a costume all movie lovers will appreciate: Matt Ziering and Brianne Howey as a bag of popcorn and Nicole Kidman from the AMC theaters intro! "We come to this place for magic..."

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Avan Jogia and Halsey make the perfect mermaid and pirate duo.

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Haley Lu Richardson had plenty of coquette detail as a magical alien? Nymph? We're obsessed.

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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly showed up to the party as Kill Bill's Gogo Yubari and Beatrix Kiddo, respectively.

Image via Lucy Dacus on Instagram

Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker from Boygenius referenced an iconic Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande shot.

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Finneas showed up to the party as a Blink-182 fan? A Blink-182 member? Honestly, the only thing more confusing is Justin Bieber's tourist costume, which featured literal flippers.

Image via Joey King on Instagram.

Joey King and Steven Piet pulled out all the stops to dress up as the characters from Barton Fink.

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Christy Carlson Romano, who voiced Kim Possible, switched things up and went as Shego!

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Paris Hilton arrived in a blue flight attendant costume à la Britney Spears' "Toxic" music video, while Peter Dundas showed up as Lucifer and Evangelo Bousis wore some amazing makeup.

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The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes' Josh Andrés Rivera and Rachel Zegler dressed as Fred and Daphne from Scooby Doo.

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Vanessa Hudgens and her fiancé Cole Tucker dressed up as Zorro and Elena Montero.

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Rachel Lindsay was cute and comfortable as Rihanna during her Super Bowl Halftime Show.

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This is one amazing family costume with Austin Butler as Andy Warhol, Kaia Gerber as Edie Sedgwick, Cindy Crawford as Sandy from Grease, Presley Gerber as Raoul Duke from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and Rande Gerber as Danny from Grease.

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Meanwhile, Victoria Justice showed up to the party as Cher's "Turn Back Time," while some of her sister Madison appears to be dressed up as Ariana Grande's Dangerous Woman album cover.

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Chris Colfer showed up as the late Queen Elizabeth II with some inflatable corgis in tow.

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Chord Overstreet and Glen Powell arrived at the Casamigos party in true NASCAR style. Check out our F1 driver costume for a last-minute outfit idea!

Image via Scheana on Instagram

Scheana Shay and Brock Davies from Vanderpump Rules prove witches and vampires are still Halloween classics.

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Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee took inspiration from Edward Scissorhands for their Kim Boggs + Edward costumes!

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Mariah Carey is the *perfect* Jessica Rabbit!

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Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman showed up as Lydia and Beetlejuice from Beetlejuice, while Jessica Alba and Kelly Sawyer Patricof also paid homage to Britney Spears (from "Toxic" and "...Baby One More Time," respectively). This is also our first Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reference of the night! (Don't worry, there will be more).

Image via Kerry Washington on Instagram

Kerry Washington looked amazing as "Sha'Kerry" Richardson.

Celebrity Halloween Costumes On Social Media

Riverdale's Camila Mendes, Madelaine Petsch, and Lili Reinhart dressed as Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn from DC Comics.

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Renée Rapp and Lola Tung referenced an absolutely iconic moment in pop culture history by dressing up as Justin Bieber's "One Less Lonely Girl" act.

In true sibling fashion, Kourtney Kardashian dressed up as Kim...

Demi Lovato stunned as Snow White, complete with an apple handbag.

Keke Palmer and Addy Hudson have my favorite celebrity Halloween costume from 2023 with their Life Size remake!

Renee Rapp also brought the drama as Pamela Anderson.

Kim Kardashian and North West dressed up as Cher and Dionne and their Clueless costumes were totally on point.

Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams also brought a Taylor Swift reference to their Halloween costumes by dressing up as "seemingly ranch" and ketchup from the image that broke the internet.

Megan Thee Stallion looked amazing as a flower from Alice in Wonderland. She needs to be in a reboot, like, yesterday.

Adele slayed as Morticia Addams. I will never, ever get over her makeup.

Kendall Jenner is almost unrecognizable as Marilyn Monroe!

Paris Hilton did Halloween Round 2 as Katy Perry.

MCU star Xochitl Gomez and some of the Dancing With The Stars cast had fun as the characters from Teletubbies.

Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum killed it as Rosemary Woodhouse and her baby from Rosemary’s Baby.

Florence Pugh dressed up as Guy Fieri, like the icon she is.

Considering this week was the 20th anniversary of Wicked, Shay Mitchell's costume is picture perfect!

We need to watch Showgirls again after seeing Ariana Grande and Liz Gilles' amazing BFF costume.

Heidi Klum (AKA the queen of Halloween) dressed as a peacock while Tom Kaulitz dressed up as the egg. Yes, we're serious.

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Sabrina Carpenter brought her classic femme look to a "vague ambiguous long haired princess."

Ashley Tisdale and her family recreated the Curious George characters, and it's too cute!!

Lauren Alaina and Cam Arnold dressed in the ultimate 2023 couple's costume: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Halloweentown stars Kimberly J. Brown and Daniel Kountz (plus their dog!) had fun as The Cat in the Hat, Thing 1, and Thing 2.

Jack Black is honestly a spot-on Bob Ross!

Becca Tilley looked *beautiful* as Glinda the Good Witch.

What's your favorite celebrity Halloween costume from 2023? Let us know in the comments!

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I can give you two reasons why Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's marriage sits high on my admiration list — Veronica Mars and Punk'd. I was in barely in middle school when these two stars graced my TV screen on their respective shows, but they've always stood out to me. Discovering they were dating just seemed to make sense in the grand scheme of good romantic pairings and — as we can see — it turns out Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard think so too.

From their first meet-cute that wasn't actually that cute to the ways they've loved each other through dark times, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard almost make being in love look easy. Here's a breakdown of some of the most important moments of their relationship timeline.

Kristen Bell And Dax Shepard's Relationship Timeline:

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2007: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Meet + Begin Dating

The couple haven't been shy about revealing their first time meeting was exactly love at first sight. Kristen Bell admitted during an Instagram Q&A in 2018 that they actually met at a party for producer Shauna Robertson. E! News recalled that the actress said, "2 weeks later I saw him at a hockey game and he asked for the gum in my mouth." Knowing Dax's personality, that actually checks out.

She also revealed his unconventional pickup line. "Truly, his first text to me was: ‘Hi. My name is Dax. I violated your privacy and got your number from Shauna. How do you feel about that,'' she remembered.

Though they did start dating, Kristen regularly trolls Dax about the time they briefly broke up. She told Popsugar, "He sat me down and said, 'I can't have this right now. I think you're wonderful, but I am still dating other people.' And then I, like, liquefied and fell to the ground, but I felt incredibly respected that he had the balls to tell me we weren't in the same place."

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2009: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Work As Co-Stars During Filming Of When in Rome

Who can forget the hilarious rom-com movie When in Rome? Kristen starred as the 'unlucky in love' main character Beth who finds herself being pursued by a handful of romantic prospects after she picks up coins from a fountain that's supposed to grant love those who dare to take from it. Dax played the role of Gale, a model who was very into himself, and it was funny watching them interact on-screen.

According to People, the couple got engaged shortly after filming ended.

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August 2012: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Work Together Again On Set Of Hit & Run

Written by Dax Shepard, Hit & Run revolved around a former getaway driver's attempt to flee his past while making sure his girlfriend makes it to her job interview on time. The couple reprised their romantic relationship onscreen and continued to prove that they work really well together.

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November 2012: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Announce They're Expecting Baby No. 1

A source relayed the news to People in 2012 by sharing the following statement, "They’re so excited — they’re both ecstatic. They can’t wait to become parents." They also shared that Kristen had been dealing with a bit of morning sickness, but she started doing better as time passed.

March 28, 2013: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's First Daughter Arrives

Several months later, Kristen gave birth birth to her and Dax's first daughter, Lincoln Bell Shepard.

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June 2013: Kristen Bell Pops The Question To Dax Shepard

In 2013, People shared that Kristen proposed to Dax Shepard after The Supreme Court overturned California's Prop 8 that was meant to ban same-sex marriage.

October 2013: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Tie The Knot

The couple celebrated their union by exchanging vows at a courthouse. Kristen previously told People they didn't want a grand celebration and they managed to keep their word.

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June 2014: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Prepare For Baby No. 2's Arrival

The couple happily announced they were growing their family in 2014 via their rep's statement to People. "I can confirm that Kristen and Dax are expecting their second child and a sibling for Lincoln," the rep shared. They also touched on how much their family was looking forward to the arrival of a new bundle of joy.

December 2014: The Couple's Second Daughter Is Born

Finally, the couple welcomed their second daughter, Delta Bell Shepard, before Christmas in 2014.

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2017: Dax Shepard And Kristen Bell Star in CHiPS

A couple who works together, stays together — at least that seems to apply Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. They starred together again in the movie CHiPS, but Kristen starred as Dax's ex-wife this time.

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September 1, 2018: Kristen Bell And Dax Shepard Celebrate His Sobriety Journey

Dax Shepard has never been ashamed to talk about his sobriety journey and shared a personal moment with that made him question everything He appeared on Blake Griffin's podcast, The Pursuit of Healthiness to talk about his struggles in 2021. "What I would do is I would get sober for movies. I cared more about movies — it was the only thing I was more addicted to was being in movies — and so I would get sober for movies and then in between movies it was getting more and more dangerous," he recalled.

It wasn't until he caught a glimpse of himself in a mirror during a trip to Hawaii that he realized something was wrong. He remembered thinking, "I have every single thing I've ever wanted, and I'm at my lowest point emotionally and something has got to be very broken about that. If I have everything I said was going to make me feel good and I feel terrible, I've got to look at some other thing."

To celebrate her husband's commitment to remaining sober, Kristen wrote a heartfelt message on Instagram to encourage him to keep going. "I'm so proud that you have never been ashamed of your story, but instead shared it widely, with the hope it might inspire someone else to become the best version of themselves...I love you more than I ever thought I could love anyone, and I want you to know, I see you. I see how hard you work," a portion of the lengthy message reads.

Addiction in any form is never easy to navigate so we admire how much Kristen's been supportive of Dax.

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February 2019: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Launch A Baby Brand

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard decided to launch Hello Bello— a brand with everything from diapers to sun and bug protection — for several reasons. "I want something that's going to fill my soul. I want access to be able to give a lot of stuff away just as gifts, as a way of saying thank you for existing in this hard time called parenting," she told People in 2021.

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September 2023: Kristen Bell And Dax Share The Secret To Their Happy Marriage

It's no doubt that Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have experienced a lot throughout their marriage, but they've managed to stay the course. Kristen actually shared some amazing advice for other couples during a conversation with Entertainment Tonight that we're thinking about applying to our own relationships. "Common goals, seek them out," she stressed.

The other thing she feels is crucial to making a relationship work is truly seeing and valuing your partner as a person. "Understanding that your partner used to be a little person is the best thing you can do. Sometimes if we're ever on the verge of a fight, one of us will say — it's usually Dax — 'I feel like 8-year-old Dax right now.' And I'm able to see him like I see my kids, which is in a very different way and go, 'Oh yeah, you're a little person that had trauma and triggers and it's not about me,'" she added.

That's powerful because it can be hard to remember that it's not just about you in a relationship. We don't think people intentionally mean to be selfish, but it can be happen and the key is to acknowledge it instead of doubling down on a particular stance that may not be helpful in the heat of an argument.

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Once summer rolls around, strawberries take center stage, which means strawberry desserts are the highlight of the season. From classics like strawberry shortcake to innovative creations like strawberry s’mores, these 32 strawberry desserts push the boundaries of that fruity, juicy flavor we all know and love. Get ready to indulge!

Strawberry Freakshakes

Think of this recipe as your traditional strawberry milkshake, but leveled-up beyond compare. The "freak" label for these decadent shakes is entirely accurate, as they get loaded with sugar, ice cream, donuts, whipped cream, and of course, rainbow sprinkles. (via Brit + Co)

Strawberry Donuts

These strawberry donuts earn a healthy (or well, healthier) edge by using whole wheat flour, coconut oil, and Greek yogurt. Don't worry though – they're still as sweet as ever, and they'll be super tasty alongside some coffee for a nice morning treat! (via Brit + Co)

Strawberry Tart

This tart looks impressive, but it's not all that hard to execute. Get your hands on just 5 ingredients – store-bought pastry dough and custard help expedite the process – and you'll be well on your way to strawberry, dessert-y goodness. (via Brit + Co)

Strawberry Chia Oatmeal Cookies

Turns out, you can eat cookies for breakfast! These strawberry-filled lil' bites serve as a quick power-up with fruit, oats, and chia seeds. You can even pack a few in your lunchbox for a healthy mid-day snack sesh. (via Brit + Co)

Boozy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

These skewered strawberry desserts would make a fun Friday night activity to share with your boo! Simply soak some fresh berries in pink champagne overnight, then assemble them onto skewers before dipping them right into a dark chocolate bath and garnishing with more chocolate and crushed pistachios! (via Brit + Co)

Strawberry Lemon Cookies

Strawberries and lemons are a match made in flavor heaven, and these easy cookies (they only take 20 minutes) deliver a strawberry lemonade-type taste. Summer, here we come! (via The Edgy Veg)

Chocolate Strawberry Cake

We are salivating for this chocolatey cake! The cakey layers are quite simple to make, then you'll use fresh strawberries for the mid-layer and as a beautiful garnish. Don't you dare forget to add that creamy chocolate ganache! (via Give Recipes)

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake is an absolute classic! This recipe makes a few simple swaps (like whole wheat flour instead of regular, and maple syrup instead of white sugar) to make each and every bite a tad bit lighter than your traditional take. (via Whole and Heavenly Oven)

Dark Chocolate Strawberry S'mores

You haven't lived until you've tried putting fresh strawberries on your s'mores. Just look at that gooey goodness! (via Feel Good Foodie)

Peanut Butter Cake with Strawberry Frosting

Once you learn how to make this sweet strawberry frosting, you'll wanna put it on everything you make, from cupcakes to cookies. And yes, even this nutty peanut butter cake! Pile it on real high. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars

The crunchy coating on these strawberry shortcake-inspired ice cream bars is exactly why you need to make them this summer. It's comprised of brown Rice Krispie pieces and freeze-dried strawberries to add some variety in texture, and wow, is it delicious! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Rhubarb makes an excellent partner to strawberries. Case in point: this no-frills, uber-fresh pie with an impressive lattice crust! (via Completely Delicious)

Strawberry Cocoa

This sip is like if you combined a strawberry shake and hot chocolate into one. It's so dreamy! (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

Chocolate Strawberry Hi-Hat Cupcakes

That cross-section, though! These rich chocolate cupcakes are piled high with strawberry Swiss meringue buttercream icing. Once they're iced, they're dipped in even more chocolate to form a satisfying outer shell. (via Butternut Bakery)

Strawberry Fudge with Marshmallow Fluff

These strawberry fudge bites are just perfect for a little Valentine's Day dessert. This recipe surely doesn't shy away from sugar! (via Where Is My Spoon?)

Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Matcha Madeleines

Matcha, chocolate, and strawberries?! We are totally swooning over these tiny strawberry desserts. While the madeleine cookies are soft and airy, the dark chocolate layer on the outside provides a nice crunch, contrasting the textures and flavors in each bite. (via The Original Dish)

Strawberry Cake Mix Brownies

Strawberry cake mix makes these strawberry desserts so much quicker, but they don't skimp on flavor at all. If you want to take things up a notch, try adding some fresh strawberries on top! (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

These Rice Krispie treats would make our child selves go crazy. You'll only need four ingredients to make 'em: freeze-dried strawberries, cereal, marshmallows, and butter, so they're a good dessert to make if you don't have a lot of ingredients on-hand and don't feel up to baking! (via The Endless Meal)

Chocolate Strawberry Mock-tini

This non-alcoholic, dairy free martini is decadence at its finest. You'll create your very own chocolate coconut simple syrup before concocting a mix of cashew milk, strawberries, and swirls of melted chocolate. (via Chef Bai)

Chocolate Fudge Brownies with Strawberry Jam

We all need more brownie recipes in our life, right? These rich bars are instantly elevated by a homemade strawberry jam that you'll likely have leftovers of to put on toasts, sandwiches, and more strawberry desserts! (via Two Spoons)

Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast

Although this recipe's a bit more breakfast-y, it still qualifies as dessert in our minds because it's loaded to the brim with a super-sweet cream cheese filling and sweetened strawberries worthy of the dessert table. Plus, there's plenty of syrup to go around! (via Live Eat Learn)

Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts

These strawberry desserts are snack-worthy in the morning, afternoon, and as a late night snack, of course! If you thought store-bought Pop Tarts were good, just wait 'til you make them for yourself with fresh strawberries. (via Crowded Kitchen)

Strawberry Cheesecake Vatrushka Buns

The strawberry cheesecake filling stuffed into these airy buns is to die for! Prep a batch for a fun cafe-themed party, or keep the half-dozen all to yourself for morningtime bliss. (via Vikalinka)

Strawberry Banana Bread

Banana bread is a total lifesaver when it comes to using those overripe bananas sitting out on your counter, and it gets even better once strawberries enter the mix! This recipe is moist, sweet, and perfect as a little treat. (via Averie Cooks)

Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes

Looking for vegan strawberry desserts? Your search is over with these vegan strawberry cupcakes covered in vegan whipped cream. Add some more fresh berries for full effect! (via Earthly Provisions)

Strawberry Scones

Dare to make your local coffee shop jealous with these homemade scones using strawberries. Once you're done baking them, you'll cover each one with a delicious strawberry cream cheese frosting for maximum flavor. (via Most Hungry)

Strawberry Rhubarb Galette

Sweet galette recipes are our weakness. They're so sweet and shareable, plus this one in particular is a good way to start using all your farmer's market produce! (via Amanda Wilens)

2-Ingredient Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

Simply blend some frozen strawberries and bananas together, and you've got a sweet treat that can fulfill your cravings for creamy ice cream! For even more dessert vibes, top this recipe with sprinkles, Oreos, or chocolate syrup, Or all three. We'd do it, too. (via Rachel Mansfield)

Strawberry Chocolate Mint Smoothies

The addition of mint leaves takes this sweet sipper to a whole new level. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Strawberry Jelly No-Bake Cheesecake

Have you ever seen a cheesecake so beautiful?! Plus, this one requires zero baking, making it the perfect pick for hot summers. (via Takes Two Eggs)

Strawberry Macarons

If you're up to the challenge, making macarons yourself can be so rewarding. Each of these little sweet sandwiches is filled with strawberry jam and a cheesecake-inspired icing. (via Barley & Sage)

Vegan Fruity Pebble Cheesecake

Colorful, fruity, and sweet? Say no more. This Fruity Pebbles cheesecake just earned the top spot on our "to-bake" list!(via No Eggs or Ham)

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Lead image via The Endless Meal.