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What I found @Beaconscloset
I love taking the things I don’t wear anymore to Beacon’s Closet! But what I love more is finding treasures! 🙂 Last week I went to Beacon’s Closet and found a vintage mint green swimsuit. How retro! Looks just like something WILDFOX would do.
Perfect for these hot hot summer days
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Glowing Summer Skin with @Champneys
The Pretty Little Liars Summer Primerre was just a few days ago. With the new season out, you now know SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE! It’s time to break out those shorts and that means you have to HAVE glowing summer skin!I personally love a little glow(I mean you can’t go wrong). If I’m wearing an outfit with a lower cut back or some extra skin showing here and there , why not add a bit of shimmer?
Try this A-mazing product is just over $10 and you can have glowing summer skin just like the Pretty Little Liars themselves. This Champneys Mediterranean Bliss Body Oil to condition you skin while adding an effortless goddess-like glow. This fabulous oil infused with sesame and jojoba oil can be found at Target along with many of the other Champneys Products.
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Refreshing Hawaiian Cocktails from Halekulani
Right about now, I’m starting to itch for a tropical trip. It’s been six months since I was last in Miami and nearly a year since the three months that I spent living in Cancun. I’m going through withdrawal! But I just found out my cousin will be based in Hawaii for his new flight attendant gig, and I am already plotting my trip in which I will be crashing his pad!
In the meanwhile, I’m going to try out these delicious, refreshing cocktail recipes from Halekulani, Waikiki’s legendary beachfront hotel, and wanted to share them with you.
Along with Halekulani’s signature Mai Tai, which was invented and still served at the hotel, these summertime concoctions are available at the award-winning Orchids restaurant, by the pool and of course, while enjoying traditional Hawaiian entertainment at Halekulani’s famed outdoor gathering spot House Without a Key, which is immortalized in a 1925 Charlie Chan novel.
Enjoy!
Cachaca Samba
1 ½ ounce Cachaca
½ ounce Cedilla Acai Berry Liqueur
3 lime wedges cut in halves
½ ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce rock candy syrup
Method: Place the lime wedges in a mixing glass and muddle briskly with juice and rock candy syrup, then add cachaca and 1 scoop of ice and shake well. Pour into a double old –fashioned glass (do not strain), add more ice if needed and serve with a float of Cedilla.
Garnich: Orchid
Mango Mint Freeze
1 ½ ounce Malibu Rum
2 ounce Mango Puree
1 ½ ounce Sweet n Sour
4 Mint leaves
Method: Add all ingredients to blender with ice and blend thoroughly. Pour into rocks glass
Garnish: Dehydrated mango slice and mint sprig
The Charlie Chan
1 ½ oz Barsol Pisco (Primero)
½ oz Orchid Guava Liqueur
½ oz Strawberry Puree
½ oz Lime Juice
Method: shake all ingredients with ice. Serve straight up into a chilled martini glass.
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Happy Father’s Day with @HarryandDavid
With Memorial Day weekend coming to a close, it’s not too early to consider the next big summer holiday — Father’s Day. June 17th is less than a month away and, thanks to the gourmet goodies perfected by the good people at Harry and David, giving the perfect gift is easy.
They always say, “the best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”, and dad’s aren’t any different. Harry and David has created eight delectable gift baskets full of Dad’s favorites, perfect for the upcoming summer months:
1. Barbecue Sauce Gift Set ($29.95)
Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce, Smokey Bacon Chipotle Barbecue Sauce , Original Oregon Barbecue Sauce
2. Steak Sauce Gift Set ($29.95)
Pinot Noir Steak Sauce, Cabernet Steak Sauce, Port Plum Steak Sauce
3. Slider Gift Basket ($39.95)
Wolferman’s San Francisco Sourdough Miniature English Muffins, Hamburger Spice Rub Mix, Original Oregon Trail Sauce, Coleslaw Seasoning Mix, Honey Hot Mustard
4. Father’s Day Box Set ($44.95)
4 Pears, Three Seed Crackers, Havarti Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Honey Hot Mustard, Roasted In-shell Pistachios
5. Father’s Favorite Gift Box ($59.95)
Caramel Moose Munch Snack, Red Licorice Twists, 4 Moose Munch Cookies, Peanut Butter Pretzels, Rice Cracker Trail Mix, Roasted Salted Trail Mix
6. Backyard Father’s Day Gift ($59.95)
Caramel Moose Munch Snack, Three Seed Crackers, White Extra-Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Black Pepper-encrusted Dry Salami, Honey Wheat Pretzels, Classic Recipe Pepper and Onion Relish, Wasabi Mustard Dip
7. Olympia Banquet Gift Grand ($79.95)
Caramel Moose Munch Snack, Raspberry Galettes, 2 White Chocolate Raspberry Deluxe Gourmet Brownies, 2 German Chocolate Deluxe Gourmet Brownies, Fruit Bowl Jelly Beans, Peanut Butter Pretzels, Super Party Mix, Olive Oil Crackers, Classic Recipe Pepper and Onion Relish, Honey Wheat Pretzels, Raspberry Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip, Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies
8. 4-Month Father’s Day Fruit of the Month Club Collection ($99.95)
Father’s Day Tower of Treats Gift (3 lbs. 8 oz.) – June, Light Size Cherry-Oh! Cherries (1 lb.) – July, Light Size Oregold Peaches (4-6 Peaches, 2 lbs.) – August, Light Size Juicy Giant Nectarines (5-7 Nectarines, 2 lbs.) – September
All of these fabulous father-friendly gift sets and more are available on the Harry and David website — check it out before its too late!
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@StilaCosmetics 2012 Summer Favorites
Having attended two beauty shows in the past month, I have to say I’ve grown in love with the Stila booth! The ProArtists are wonderfully friendly and helpful, and I always manage to find just the product I’m looking for when I stop by. This month, I discovered three products that I couldn’t help but share! They are the One Step Correct, the Set & Bronze Baked Powder Trio, and the Custom Color Blush in Self-Adjusting Coral.
I love all three of these products, especially for the summer! The One Step Correct primer acts as a skin tone corrector and brightening serum. With the benefits of its “Youth Revival” mineral complex, and the triple-swirled helix that works to minimize redness, counteract sallow undertones, and as an illuminator, I like to use it even without any makeup on. Next, the Set and Bronze Trio — a bronzer that also sets my makeup, this powder definitely makes it to my summer essentials list. I love it and it’s quickly become part of my daily makeup routine. It highlights and gives off a subtle youthful glow, seemingly effortless. And last, but not least, the Custom Color Blush is the newest member to my Stila collection. I love the look of coral during the summer, and this product reacts with your skin tone to create a one of a kind customized glow perfect for you.I’m a huge fan of Stila Cosmetics; what Stila product is your beauty essential for this summer? -
Summer Sunnies with @Lumete
Happy May Day! What better way to kick off the new month than with an equally new pair of awesome, show stopping shades? Lumete Eyewear has a unique line of sun blockers that’ll give you an extra edge this summer. The collection includes six distinct styles in a variety of designs and colors! My favorite pair for the summer is the Vendrina Seafoam design. The pale green color is great to accent the trending pastels I’ll be wearing this season, plus I love the dipped side design — so chic!
Based in New York, Lumete is an independent sunglasses brand for women, by women. A favorite of style icons such as Ms. Dita Von Teese, Lumete’s innovative handmade sunglasses combine sculptural detail, symbolic ornamentation and ultrafemininity.The name Lumete (‘lou-met’) is derived from amulet, which means aprecious object used for protection and luck, and lumen, meaning light. Drawing inspiration from alchemy and Gnostic symbolism, Lumete’s designs evoke a reverence for eyewear.To check out the whole collection, and where to find them, visit www.lumete.com.
