Saturday, June 30, 2018

Celebrating Independence Day with STYLE


This week’s Independence Day celebrations are getting under way and I have been making plans that will include some pool time, chilling with friends, great food, and FUN despite the forecasted heatwave.   I may never get out of the pool so please keep the ice cream coming, and any frosty beverage with an umbrella won’t be ignored either. 


I have been shopping for the perfect pieces to show off my patriotic spirit with red, white and blue in all-American style classics in denim, cottons, aviators, and sneakers.  There are tons of choices this year and these pieces will be my go-to favorites for the rest of the summer.  


Skinny sunglasses are everywhere but just take a look at the supermodels and celebrities who have already moved on to sporty shield sunglasses and these Versace aviators in blue will keep me a major step ahead of the pack right into fall.  The gorgeous beach tote from Yosuzi will be my constant companion all summer, from vacation, to shopping, to the gym - loving the pompoms and fringed handles.  These Nike sneakers with red flash and blue stripe on the sole are so comfortable that I might just be choosing my outfits just to be able to wear them.  For a little romance I will add this cute new bikini from JCrew to my admittedly very large swimwear collection.  The red rickrack trim gives the crop top a sex kitten beach blanket bingo vibe - how American is that?  And the JCrew Beach Bum envelope pouch sums up my vacation dreams perfectly and it has stripes - enough said. 


This new style of denim shorts by McGuire available at ShopBop.com is higher cut with a waist cinching tie and a cuff at the bottom which gives it a more fashion-forward look than frayed cut-offs.  I’ll be wearing these all summer with cropped tops, t-shirts, and even little blouses.  Nothing says summer like straw accessories and this Madewell sunhat has a bandana band that gives it that stateside feeling and is packable, which means it is going everywhere with me, all summer long.  



Whatever your plans are to celebrate the Fourth I hope you have fun and fireworks!  



                                                               XOXO Shelley


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Sunday, June 10, 2018

EIGHT TOP SWIMWEAR TRENDS FOR SUMMER


This summer’s swimsuit options are plenty and there are eight trends that are literally burning up social media.  Just when you wonder how swimwear designers can dream up new silhouettes, patterns, colors, and cuts, new styles appear with some getting much more visual play than others. Whether you prefer bikinis or one-pieces, sporty or sexy, minimal or ultra-feminine, there are options are all price points and for all body types.  Follow the Face This guide to find the perfect swimsuits for your summer escape:

Stripes: Vertical or horizontal, this graphic look is everywhere on both one-pieces and bikinis, and will quickly become one of your favorites, just like your striped tees:


Ruffles:  Feeling girly?  This feminine flourish embellishes shoulders, hips, and bare backs.  Taking a cue from the explosion of flounces and ruffles in fashion, bikinis and one-pieces carry the trend to the beach:


Earth-tones:  Minimalists who love bronzed beauty will find plenty of styles that are the shades of skin, earth, stone, and sand.  Très chic:


Belted:  Nothing defines a waistline like a belt, creating an hourglass figure and highlighting curves.  This style is like a hybrid between swimsuits and bodysuits, and bringing a little disco-era workout vibe to your beach look:


White:  Make a style statement on a beach or at the pool in a sophisticated white swimsuit.  Look for styles that have an exceptional cut and are well-lined.  Seriously white-hot:


High-waisted:  This sexy style brings a little boudoir to the beach with lingerie details, and glamour to spare:


Tropical prints:  Blooms and leaves bring a hedonistic South Seas vibe in prints that adorn some of the most luscious bikinis and one-pieces this year.  Look for standout styles that are anything but classic for a visual impact:


Sporty Spice:  Searching for a suit that is more functional than decorative?  Activities like paddle boarding and beach sports require a suit that will stay in place while showing off your well-earned body tone.  This year’s choices are sleek, chic, and come in perfect color combinations, cuts, and styles that will go the distance:


                                                              XOXO Shelley


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Monday, June 4, 2018

New Beach Beauty: Products that can take the HEAT


There are many of us for whom a beach vacation does not automatically mean a bare face with simply sunscreen and lip balm. As much as it seems to go against traditional beauty rules that makeup doesn't belong on the beach, there are new products that are waterproof, or at least long-lasting especially in humid conditions, that can stand up to heat and moisture, while delivering serious color and radiance.


Highly-pigmented makeup colors heat up beach beauty in deep coral, fuchsia, and gold.  Try a two-toned lip look, or a metallic chrome eyeshadow that fades from one shade to another.  The new beauty balm formulas guarantee an even tone without masking skin, and the new bronzers highlight and give skin a warm glow.  


This year’s best beach looks are intense and colorful and meant to be seen.  No need to shelve your addiction to color or miss creating amazing looks.  Beauty this summer is HOT.




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                                                             XOXO Shelley




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