Evite Party Ideas August 2015

PARTY IDEAS Top 5

Beauty Tips for Summer Parties

AUGUST 2015

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BBQ PARTY GUIDE Top Party Trends from the Experts at Evite

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SUMMER ENTERTAINING ESSENTIALS

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TOP 5 BEAUTY TIPS FOR SUMMER PARTIES

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SUMMER GETAWAY ESSENTIALS

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SUMMER BBQ PARTY GUIDE

Grill and chill with guests in style thanks to our BBQ party tips.

SUMMER ENTERTAINING ESSENTIALS GET THE LOOK Add a touch of color to your legs while getting ready. Sally Hansen’s Airbrush Legs spray or lotion leg makeup will make your legs look flawless and partyperfect. Complete the look with a bright shade of Sally Hansen’s Insta-Dri Nail Polish.

SET THE MOOD Bask in the glow of these chic solar-powered lanterns — a perfect addition to any backyard BBQ. Set woven seating on the grass and make it casual. These seats are made of banana leaves for a style that’s pure summer.

STYLE IT UP Get out the grill and serve up a summer feast on these gingham paper plates. Red-and-white check takes paper cups from plain to party.

PLAY AROUND

Kick your collection of party games up a notch with a classic game of good old-fashioned croquet. Spark conversations over after-dinner drinks with Girls Night Out TableTopics. (from left to right): Beauty: Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Spray or Lotion and Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Polish; Decor: Threshold Rattan Round Solar Lantern and IKEA “ALSEDA” Floor Stools; Serveware: Picnic Party Red Gingham Dinner Plates and American Summer Red Gingham Cups; Games: Franklin Classic Croquet Set and TableTopics.

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PARTY-READY LEGS Get perfect legs in an instant with Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs GET THE LOOK

DRESS JESS XO

With summer in full swing, ’tis the season for daytime parties! We teamed up with DressJessXO to bring you these 5 warm-weather beauty tips that will have you looking -- and feeling -- hotter than ever.

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TOP 5 BEAUTY TIPS FOR SUMMER PARTIES

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SMOOTH ON LEG MAKEUP FOR PARTYREADY LEGS

LOCK MAKEUP IN PLACE WITH ROSE WATER

TRY RAW COCONUT OIL FOR A SMOOTH SHAVE

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APPLY A COLD SPOON TO WAKE UP TIRED EYES

MIX FOUNDATION AND MOISTURIZER WITH SPF TO PROTECT YOUR FACE 6 | Evite

SUMMER WEEKEND GETAWAY ESSENTIALS 1

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Beauty: Sally Hansen Airbrush Sun; Headphones: Sony Studios Series Headphones; Bikini Top: Mossimo Women’s Twist Bandeau Bikini Top; Bikini Bottoms: Mossimo Women’s Hipster Swim Bottom; Beach Tunic: J. Crew Drapey V-Neck Romper; Sunglasses: Original Aviator Ray-Bans; Lip Gloss: Rimmel London Stay Glossy 3D Lipgloss; Shorts: Gap 1969 Tencel® Denim Jogger Shorts; Summer Dress: H&M Long Jersey Dress; Beach Bag: H&M Striped Beach Bag; Beach Towel: H&M Pink Beach Towel; Suitcase: Jessica Simpson Orchid Blue Chevron Luggage; Sandals: Steve Madden Hamil Thong Sandals; Hat: Rip Curl Scarlet Boho Hat

SKIP TOWN IN STYLE

Road trip! Grab your sandals and shades as you pack your bags with these summer weekend getaway essentials.

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Brunch

Weekend mornings are meant for mimosas. Start sipping with this free Evite invitation.

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Ombre Triangles

Brunch without bubbly is just a late breakfast. Invite the girls over with this free Evite invitation.

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Bon anniversaire!

Celebrate like a Parisian with this premium Evite invitation.

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French Macarons

Host a brunch for a birthday or anytime at all.

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Brunch

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s e i d a L e h T h c n u r B o Wh Get the girls together for brunch - in your own backyard!

Set the scene with a pink-and-gold pastel palette and get ready to brunch in style.

FLAWLESS LEGS

Slip into a summer dress, then apply Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs for flawless-looking legs in no time.

Get the look

Brunch and Bubbly Rise and shine with a fresh cup of coffee, then toast your lovely ladies with mimosas: For the main event, let guests build their own breakfast with a brunch buffet featuring mini spinach frittatas, yogurt parfaits and almond coffee cake.

BRUNCH MENU

GRAPEFRUIT MIMOSAS Toast the day with grapfruit mimosas, a fresh twist on the original orange juice version.

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ALMOND COFFEE CAKE Your guests will go nuts for this sour cream almond coffee cake.

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MINI SPINACH FRITTATAS Individual-sized frittatas feel special and are easy to serve.

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YOGURT PARFAIT BAR Let guests build their own breakfast with this yogurt parfait bar.

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GRAPEFRUIT MIMOSAS

Kick your breakfast party up a notch with a grapefruit mimosa.

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FREE PRINTABLES Print and cut out our free tags for your parting gifts Make your own

GUEST FAVORS

Treat your guests with a to-go gift (such as travel-sized Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs and Insta-Dri Nail Polish) so they can get your fresh look too.

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t u o g n i Br the bbq Fire up the grill and host a backyard BBQ with this free Evite invtiation Invite guests

Grillin’ Time

Get your grill-and-chill on with this free Evite invitation.

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Grill-and-chill

BBQ is in the air! Get grilling with this free Evite invitation.

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Backyard BBQ

Food, friends and fun are all you need to throw the ultimate backyard bonanza.

Get the gang together with this premium Evite invitation.

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All The Fixins’

It’s grillin’ season! Host a sizzlin’ summer cookout with this premium Evite invitation.

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Backyard Bonanza

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Buns, burgers and bbq Get set to grill and chill in style with our backyard BBQ tips.

ATTIRE

Slip on a light, summery dress and some strappy sandals, then smooth on Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs lotion to make your legs look sun-kissed and flawless. Paint your nails with a pretty shade of polish, put on a sunhat and you’re ready for the party!

Get the look

Grub for the grill

BBQ BBQ MENU MENU

GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES ’Tis the season for summer veggies! Serve them up alongside your favorite dish for the perfect addition to your BBQ. Get the full recipe

PANZANELLA SUMMER SALAD This panzanella summer salad with homemade vinaigrette is the best dressed salad in town.

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GRILLED PEPPERCORN STEAKS Meat lovers rejoice! This grilled peppercorn ribeye steak is sure to satisfy.

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GRILLED NECTARINES Add grilled nectarines to the menu for a just peachy dessert.

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GRILLED NECTARINES

Need a sweet treat for your summer get-together? Prep these grilled nectarines in 15 minutes or less!

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ICED GREEN TEA WITH MINT AND HONEY

Take your iced tea from plain to par-tea with a bit of mint and honey.

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SUMMER LEMON SHANDY

Beer and lemonade are all you need for this summer sip -- stir some up, then sit back and relax.

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DECORATIONS While the food should be your centerpiece at this shindig -- it is a BBQ after all! -- adding some small touches will help turn your backyard bash into the summer party.

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NAPKINS

Lay out your food family-style on a big outdoor table, but skip the tablecloth (too susceptible to wind) in favor of a charming table runner. Keep napkins from blowing away by wrapping them around each set of utensils and securing with twine.

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ACTIVITIES

BBQs are all about indulging in great food and having fun with your friends—but a few games and activities only make the occasion more fun!

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