Minty Fresh

April 20, 2012Leave a comment

I think we can all agree that color in general is a great way to pop your outfit from colored jeans to bold accessories. Mint green, however, has been a sensational color this spring and below are my minty fresh items.

{Mint chocolate chip gelato, Charming Charlie Clutch, Target sandals & Forever 21 jeans, Mermaid Tears manicure by OPI}

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{minty shoes=fresh feet}

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{♥ this combo}

Orangspiration

April 19, 2012Leave a comment

This spring/summer I am so excited to rock orange both in fashion and interior design. There are some great shades from neons to tangerines that are very flattering. Here are my faves of adding in some orange color.

{MK rockin bright orange}

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{LOVING the pops of orange in this living room}

Pet Bling

April 18, 2012Leave a comment

Our animals are a huge part of our lives, right? So why not have them look adorable as well. From adorable bling collars to pet bathing suits, you are sure to find something that fits your pet’s personality.

{My kitty Jingles. she hates kitty clothes so we keep it simple with a little pink jingle bell}

{personalized tag $15 at Etsy.com}

{HeLLo Kitty!}

{designer pup}

Heat Wave

April 16, 2012April 16, 2012Leave a comment

It’s barely mid-April and there is a heat advisory for most of CT. It will 90° today; perfect beach day but unfortunately it’s Monday morning. Here are some ways to cool off on an unexpectedly hot day:

1. Make Popsicles

Homemade Blueberry Popsicles. Filled with antioxidants and will sure cool you down.

Ingredients:

1 pint fresh blueberries, washed and picked over
1 cup nonfat milk
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt

Preparation:

Place blueberries, milk and sugar in a blender, and blend until smooth. Add yogurt and blend briefly. Pour into eight 5-ounce paper cups. Cover each cup with a piece of foil wrap. Make a small slit in the center of the foil top and insert a wooden craft stick. Stand cups on a tray or in a baking dish. Freeze for 5-6 hours. Remove paper cups either by tearing them off or briefly immersing each cup in warm water then easing them off the popsicle.

2. Wear loose clothing. It’s hard for me to get away with a tank top and shorts in the office so wearing a loose top and capris or a flowy dress is the perfect way to look well put-together but also keep cool.

3. Wear your hair up. My hair usually frizzes in this heat so I throw it in a simple bony or cute bun.

4. Go light on the makeup. It’ll melt off anyway 😉 Try Neova tinted moisterizer with sunscreen. It blocks UVA & UVB rays.

Hair Bows

April 12, 2012April 12, 20122 Comments

So I discovered a new beauty website that I absolutely LOVE. From easy hairstyles to skin care tips, thebeautydepartment.com is my new go-to for beauty advice. I had to share today’s beauty tip- the hair bow. It is so freakin’ adorable and you can buy them as clip-ins.