Shopping spree mag aug

Shopping Spree

August 2015

WHAT TO BUY THIS SUMMER

AGELESS BEAUTY KNOW HOW RETRO SWIMWEAR IS BACK

ENTERTAINING TIPS AT LOW COSTS

HOW TO STYLE YOUR CULLOTES LIKE A FASHION EDITOR

HOW TO APPLY CONCEALER LIKE A PRO

SPREE CHIC: GENEVIEVE NNAJI

4 EDITOR’S LETTER wardrobe edit, summer edition

Contents

19 STYLE HOW TOS

5 SHOPPING REPORT what to buy now 6 STYLE Q & A 7 STYLE 8 STEAL HER STYLE

SPREE CHIC

9 WHAT’S NEW maxi dresses

28 LIFESTYLE bedroom decor styles

10 TRENDS

30 COCKTAILS

14 BE THE CHICHEST WEDDING GUEST 15 FASHIONISTA’S ROUND THE CLOCK DIARY 16 HOW TO WEAR STRIPES

BEAUTY

33 TABLE SETTINGS woah! your guests with unexpected table designs

23 BEAUTY color crush

17 SPREE CHIC

24 GET GLOWING SKIN FOR SUMMER. SUMMER FRAGRANCES

STYLE

25 HOW TO APPLY CONCEALER 26 AGELESS BEAUTY 27 MASTER THE ART OF RETRO SWIMWEAR. SECRET INGREDIENT: CHARCOAL

LIFESTYLE

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Editor’s Letter

Wardrobe Edit, the Summer Edition

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ith the rise in temperatures across the globe, summer is officially here and we are also prepared for it. This edition is all about what to toss and what to keep or buy and its obvious our lighter fabrics come first. Shorts, pajamas style pants, silk blouses, summer shades to keep the sun out of our eyes etc.

We are presenting to you a detailed wardrobe edit, swimsuits, sandals, flip flops, sarongs, tunics, maxi dresses, totes, tribal accessories, summer hats are our guaranteed picks to get you through this scorching weather. Get beach ready and have fun!

This month, our spree chic is the very popular and sultry actress from Nigeria's Nollywood, Genevieve Nnaji. We have rounded up some of her stylish red carpet and street style looks to inspire your

style and beauty looks. In the beauty department we have gotten you amazing tips on ageless beauty, How to apply your concealer like a pro, the retro swimwear trend has made its comeback and i am loving it.

Lifestyle is much better with cocktails recipes for summer and table setting advice.

Deshola Boohoo Iris Leaf Print High Waisted Shorts $16, boohoo.com

Retro frames Topshop tall Mid-Stone Rosa Denim Shorts $52, topshop.com

Rotita Retro Stripe Twist High Waist Bikini $16, rotita.com

J.Crew Le Sirenuse beach caftan in abstract floral $120, jcrew.com

Bamboo Pink Stud Glenn Flip-Flop $9.99, zulily.com

Lydell NYC Rhinestone & Pearly Bib Necklace $35, lastcall.com Tory Burch Stripe Straw Large Tote $245, toryburch.com

KC Signatures Packable Farrah Classic Panama Hat $30 overstock.com 5

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Shopping Report

What to buy now!

Wedges

Tunics

Roberto Cavalli Tropical Print Kaftan $663, farfetch.com

Tory Burch Issy ColorBlock Caftan $175, toryburch.com

Seilenna Swimwear Night Cassy Kaftan $175, Shoplesnouvelles.com

CiCiHot Floral Print Faux Leather Cork Wedges $30, cicihot.com

Women's Da Viccino Estina-3 Cut Out Wedge Sandal - Coral/Blue Casual $38, shoebuy.com

Totes

Straw Floral-accent Tote $31 yesstyle.com 8

Nancy Gonzalez Panama Floral-Cutout Straw Basket Tote Bag $4,125 neimanmarcus.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs Metropolitote Straw Beach Tote Bags $160 revolveclothing.com

Bcbgeneration Nigela CutOut Wedge Sandals $129, lordandtaylor.com

Style Q & A Q

: What is the perfect outfit to take from morning school runs to work and still look chic?

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: For that polished work outfit that will also fit into your early morning school runs, you should start with a basic pants or skirt in navy or gray.

Add a busy blouse in prints or polka dots and complete with a fitted jacket in a warm color like tan, coral, mustard or teal to give you the not so uptight look. The perfect shoes are the midi heels pumps also in cool tan.You will look like a super cool mom in this outfit, just give it a try.

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: How can I get absolutely gorgeous date night look?

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: First thing to bear in mind is your outfit. A simple and sexy one piece does the trick, be it dress or jumpsuit, go for a solid hue and save the prints for the second date (if the first one went well). Color is key, opt for red, yellow, teal or any bright color to compliment your skin tone. For your feet, super high heels elongate the legs and make you look sexier. Choose one with details like chain strap, cut outs or bows to add fun to your overall outfit. Sexy scent sure leaves a lasting impression, don't use a cheap perfume. Be seductive without over powering with your fragrance.

Complete with simple make up, bold jewelry and your hair should be on point. No mohawks or shaved head. Pick a wavy wig in cool shade like black depending on your skin tone.

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Style

What to wear, where to buy and how to style

HOW TO WEAR CULLOTES STYLISHLY Give your baggy pants an instant summer update by adding a simple cropped or fitted top, sunshades and statement heels. You will look pretty amazing and this look works for office if a cute fitted jacket is added to the ensemble.

Sunshades

Fitted tops

Cullotes

Heels

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STEAL HER STYLE!

Style

What the celebs are wearing and where to buy.

GABRIELLE UNION’S SKIRT This slit pencil denim skirt is really cute and its finished amazingly with rips to add an edge to the sexy cut of the skirt.

Rag & Bone Denim Skirt shoplesnouvelles.com

MEL B’S BODY TOP AND WHITE EYELET SKIRT Lola Turtle Neck Rib Long Sleeve Bodysuit boohoo.com

BEYONCE’S STRIPED DRESS THE BEE DRESS Asymmetric Wrap Pinstripe Dress shop.romeohunte.com

Flair White Crochet Lace Skirt chicwish.com

Love a celebrity or fashion blogger’s outfit? Send us a mail at spreemag@gmail.com for where to shop and get massive discounts.

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Style

What’s New!

Maxi Dresses

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or the summer heat, maxi dress is always the sure option to pull off when you need to look put together and sophisticated. Choose the light breezy fabrics and bright colors to channel the sweet summer style.

Complete with flat sandals and minimal accessories to achieve the chic look.

Sunglasses are a must and a large brim summer hat will look cool too.

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Circus By Sam Edelman Selma Gladiator Sandals $22, lordandtaylor.com

TRENDS Flower Power Shine like Kerry Washington in a floral bustier dress with full pleated skirt. It was well styled with flowing hair, white pumps and minimal jewelry to keep the shine of the dress. Reese Witherspoon is a sweet heart in her white and blue summer dress which was also styled with a hat and gold jewelry.

Emmy Rosum looks all lovely in her sheer dress with floral details and cute satin pumps. We love her messy hair style too.

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Style

Second Skin Feeling Nude is a color that blends with the skin, either light or dark shade, there is a nude for every skin tone. We love the subtle color on Kerry Washington and the large detail on her shoulder is giving life to that dress.Victoria Bechkam looks super stylish in her nude dress with sequined details and high neck. Her pulled up hair is perfect for the dress because its leaving no detail behind. Chrissy rocks a cut out mini dress in a pale nude and all we can say is WOW! They all styled with nude and gold or silver accessories too.

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Style

Snow Falls White is a classic shade that will always be around for ever I think! Kim Kadashian looks angelic in a white sheer blouse, white wide legged pants and large summer hat to complete her look. We also love Genevieve Nnaji’s high neck jumpsuit styled with gold belt and side swept hair. Ciara is another queen of red carpet in her V-neck white cut out dress with high slit to show her white strapy sandals while slaying the look with her wavy hair. We just love white!

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Style

Walking on Sunshine Yellow is a color that signifies brightness and happiness. Gabrille Union looks admirable in this pleated, deep V-neck dress and well styled with gold accessories. Zoe Saldana looks super cute in her shift dress and we love the pop of red lip color on her lips. Shailene Woodley rocks her peplum floor length dress with a simple gold necklace and sleek hair to finish her looks.

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Style

Be the chicest wedding guest Whether you like it or not, wedding season is upon us. With weddings come wedding guests and am sure you don't want to be left out of the style fun this summer. Let only the bride wear white on her special day. It's a respectful way to let her shine on her big day. Also try not to wear black because personally, it reminds me of mourning than celebrating. Below are some of our stylish wedding guests' outfits that can inspire you.

HIP CHIC

Be the cynosure of all eyes in this contrasting outfit.

Finish up with a simple long gold necklace with massive rhinestone pendant.

SEXY DIVA

Look and feel all sexy in this floor length chiffon halter maxi dress with gold belt to accentuate your waist and turquoise blue loubs peeking out below.

GIRL NEXT DOOR

This outfit is clean and speaks volumes with the poofy nature of the skirt and nude platforms to complete the look. The hobo purse with gold strap is a great way of dressing up the floral dress.

SWEET&SEXY

This outfit is sweet and equally sexy in a sultry manner. The dress has floral details perfect for summer weddings and the T-Strap sandals are a perfect sexy addition.

Wedding Shoes

Calling on all brides that want to look amazeballs on their special day, pick a shoe that will stand out!

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Style

A fashionista's round the clock diary SLEEP TIME

AM

Sleep in light pyjamas.

Get summer reads.

Relax with your Ipod.

Wash your face with facial wash.

And use a night cream.

Burt's Bees Renewal Firming Night Cream $17, zulily.com

Sonix 'Sweet Pea' iPhone 6 Plus Case $35, nordstrom.com

Ipod

DKNY Cotton flannel pyjama set $44, houseoffraser.co.uk

POSH GIRL Fuchsia Suede Ankle Wrap Sandals $118, poshgirl.us

DKNY 'Be Delicious' Eau de Parfum $68–$88, nordstrom.com

NIGHT OUT Add sparkly earrings for night out dressing.

Get colored heels from your drawer to dress up your simple office outfit.

Change lip color to bright lips 18

Start your day with Starbucks.

Keep your accessories cool by using the blingy iphone case.

Opt for a sexy perfume.

Choose a cute dress with oxfords.

Christian Louboutin Derby Booties $425.00

MARC JACOBS 'Daisy Sorbet' Eau de Toilette Spray $76.00

Sole Society crystal And Stone Statement Collar $35 solesociety.com

Purple Faux Jewel Statement Dangle Earrings $7.99, maykool.com

Fresh Sugar Tulip Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15 $23, barneys.com

Choies White Single Button Long Sleeve Slim-cut Blazer $30, choies.com

Spring salad for lunch

PM For lunch, eat salad and fruits with a sandwich.

Layer on a jacket for more late afternoon meetings.

Statement jewelry is needed to add glamour to your outfit.

How to wear stripes this summer

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Style

tripes are cool and super awesome when done the right way. This cool print commands attention, even though it

appears sporty but its a pattern that works on women and men alike while blending in to create a sophisticated feel and look.

Horizontal, linear, diagonal, chevron are a few stripes designs that exist and the good news is that stripes can work on stripes stylishly, just bear in mind the rule of 70-30, a pattern needs to be bigger than the other.

You can wear horizontal design if you aren't plus sized, it will add a bit of volume to your body if you have slim frame. But if you do not want to be bigger, simply opt for a linear striped design. The linear or vertical designs can

Chicnova Fashion Rainbow Striped Shorts $13, chicnova.com

elongate your body and make you appear fuller and slimmer.

A line shaped dress in vibrant stripes is an alternative to the usual black and white options we are used to.

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Spree Chic S

ultry and super sexy actress Genevieve Nnaji is one Nollywood superstar we love her style. She's the queen of red carpet in Nigeria with her outstanding and statement pieces, you just got to love her. This movie icon has featured in countless movies and recently she's moved up the ladder by appearing in Hollywood movies and also becoming brand ambassadors for multiple Nigerian and international brands including Etisalat, Range Rover and Amstel Malta to name a few.

Going with what she wears, she's got her game on in the style and beauty department with amazing style profile she has created for herself over the years. Here are some of her red carpet and off duty styles we love.

Looking fabulous in ripped jeans cuffed to show her footwear and finishing off with a statement purse.

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On the red carpet in Deola Sagoe

In 2004 she became the "Face of Lux" in Nigeria in a highly lucrative sponsorship deal.

She also launched her clothing line, "St. Genevieve", which donates its proceeds to charity.

Spree Chic

In May 2010 Nnaji was appointed to be the official "Face of MUD" in Nigeria.

Clockwise from right, Genevieve is wearing a monochrome short caftan with Chanel purse and t-strap sandals. Vest, nude top, skinny white pants, strapy sandals and large satchel all made a well p u t t o g e t h e r o u t f i t o n h e r.

Cute sleeveless window pane patterned dress is a perfect cut to accentuate her petite frame.

Mono sleeved dress in nude shade well nipped at the waist and finished with black accessories looks awesome. Gen is such a stunner in orange high low dress and neatly cut bangs to frame her well chiseled face.

The contrast of cobalt and orange on her shows how well she plays with colors. Lastly, the yellow dress on red carpet is one of her best looks ever. She looks adorable in this color and the cut of the dress is super sexy while hugging at the right places.

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Style- How Tos

Fool proof outfits to see you through summer Peplum & Maxi Skirts A nipped in waist line adds flirty twist to the most unflattering maxi skirt. With high slits, this combination is sexy and elegant. Finish with sandals to bare more skin.

Spaghetti Strap Florals Peplum Hem Cami Top $16, romwe.com

Oscar De La Renta Tweed Peplum Top $2,590 marissacollections.com

Maurices Maxi Skirt In Navy And Oatmeal Stripes $20, maurices.com Chicwish Candy Pink Chiffon Maxi Skirt $38, chicwish.com

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Style- How Tos Boxy Tops & Midi Skirts Boxy tops often look billowy and unflattering but with cropped versions on trend now, you will look cute with the combination of midi skirts and boxy tops.

Jonathan Saunders Bibbi cropped floral-print stretch-cotton top $510, Netaporter.com

Choies Black Sheer Stripe Skater Midi Skirt $41, choies.com

TOPSHOP Striped Daisy Trim Tee $45, topshop.com

SheIn(sheinside) Multicolor Floral Flare Midi Skirt $24, shein.com

Victoria Beckham looks well styled in her boxy t-shirt and midi skirt.

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Style- How Tos

Tunic & Shorts Tunics have been worn for decades with pants, skinny jeans, palazzos etc. Right now, we are loving the combination of tunics and shorts dressed with gladiator sandals and cute accessories to up your style game Joseph Loose Fit Tunic $174, farfetch.com

Tory Burch Embroidered Tunic $190, farfetch.com

TOPSHOP HighWaisted Zip Shorts $60, topshop.com

Black Cord High Waisted Shorts $31, newlook.com

This fashion blogger completes her tunic and shorts with pointy pumps and satchel.

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Style- How Tos Long Vest and Pants This is the coolest take on how to wear suit tops even during rising temperatures.The vest adds polished feel to your look and works perfectly with pants especially when tied up in the mid section with a belt.

Sheinside Vest With Pockets Long Slim Vest $31, shein.com

Yoins Red Zipper Pencil Pants-Red $22, yoins.com

MANGO Long LinenBlend Vest $60, mango.com

Zimmermann Esplanade Pencil Trouser $740, zimmermannwear.com

Olivia Palermo proves to us once again she is a style queen. Looking all effortless in this white vest.

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Beauty Ageless beauty, concealer tips, secret ingredient

Color Crush

With summer comes bright makeup hues. We have picked out some awesome makeup palettes to see you through the season in style

Electric Blue

NARS Single Eyeshadow, $25, beauty.com Cinematic Eyeshadow has velvety soft texture that glides on smoothly for high-impact color with a metallic finish.

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Gold Deluxe

Purple Plums

Lancome Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow, $20, macys.com Make a statement with this shadow.

The long-lasting, pigment-packed color stays true for daylong wear.

Clinique All About Shadow Single Palette, $15, macys.com Creamy colour glides on in one smooth stroke. Long-wearing.

Crease and fade resistant, too.

Get Glowing Skin For Summer Take our tips to achieve the perfect summer skin.

Moisturizing Body Wash: Start with a Soothing body wash to combat all the sweat and excess oil on your skin.

Choose one rich in essential oils, to refresh tired skin while also relieving stress.

Moisturizing Foot Cream:

Protective Hand Cream Get yourself a protective hand cream that has SPF ingredients to keep your skin looking young and fresh.

Hydrating Body Serum If creams and lotions feel too heavy on your skin come summer, switch things up with a lightweight serum. That hydrates parched skin and improves elasticity.

MISS DIOR, BLOOMING BOUQUET Its got top elements like citrus and rose, and the familiar silver bow at the neck of the bottle. Also with a burst of peonies, the white musks.

PRADA CANDY FLORALE Its got a sweet—candy smell to see you through the hottest temps.

Clarins Renew Plus Body Serum 6.7 oz. $64 macys.com

Glowing Body Lotion When it comes to baring our legs, we count on a tinted body lotion for a flawless finish. It disguises imperfections and gives our legs a healthy, luminous look with almost no effort at all.

Molton Brown Blossoming Honeysuckle & White Tea Enriching Hand Cream-C $15 barneys.com

Summer Fragrances Every woman should own at least two signature scents: one for Winter's cool months and another for Summer's sunny days. We'd even argue that the new season calls for a few extra bottles because there are so many occasions to showcase your favorite aromas.

You'll want a classic on hand stylish fashion addict, and another signature bottle for nights out.

MARC JACOBS FROSTED, DAISY DREAM FOREVER $88 lordandtaylor.com An elegant interpretation of the original Eau de Toilette, enhanced with textural notes of blue wisteria and white creamy woods.

Before you slip on a pair of sandals, pamper your feet with a rich formula infused with moisturizing ingredients. Pick one that soothes the soles, kills odorcausing bacteria and leaves your feet supple and soft all day long.

Smoothing Body Scrub One of the easiest ways to reveal glowing skin is by exfoliating. Choose a scrub that sloughs away dead cells for a silky smooth touch and a more even skin tone.

Concentrate the formula on areas of dryness like the elbows, knees, and heels as well as the legs.

Beauty

Philosophy cinnamon buns 3-in-1 shower gel, $18 qvc.com

MY BURBERRY EAU DE PARFUM, $125 burberry.com The scent is a contemporary British grand floral.

Top notes of sweet pea and bergamot fuse with a geranium leaf, golden quince and freesia heart, rounded out with a base of patchouli and rain-tipped damask and centifolia roses.

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Beauty

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oncealers are built to hide imperfections like age spots, acne scars, acne, blemishes and dark under eye circles. With concealers, hide breakouts and do not pile it on your entire face like foundation. Its not made to cover the whole skin. If you use it all over your face, it will become messy. It needs to be applied with utmost care.

Also, use sparingly for dark under eye circles. For this use concealer pencils because they work perfectly with thin layer coverage. Another tip is finding your shade. Do always go a shade lighter than your skin tone to better coverage. Denser formulas cover acne better while cream based options are made for under eye circles.

More tips How to conceal a pimple you will need concealer pencil, latex sponge and translucent powder.

How to apply: Since blemish has texture to it, you have to coat it and make sure it doesn't get too oily or irritated. Pencils are best for blemishes because it's pointy shape and allows you to go on the zit and around it easily. Then take a damp sponge and powder over the area. If your pimple is red, try neutralizing the color by using a green concealer first.

How to conceal puffiness you will need highlighter and liquid concealer How to apply: While you can't cover up puffiness, there is a trick that works. Mix a liquid concealer with a tiny bit of highlighter, and dab it where you're puffy. Then blend the highlighter into your crease, which will help reflect light and give the effect of smooth skin.

How to conceal scars or dark spots you will need lifting concealer, concealer brush, latex sponge and loose powder.

How to apply: To completely erase the dark pigment, you need the heavy coverage of a cream concealer. Cream concealers have a thicker texture with less oil than liquid, so they last longer. Then, apply a dab of lifting concealer, which will provide a highlight. Finish with a damp sponge and loose powder to blend it all together.

Shop it!

Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation $27, saksfifthavenue.com 28

Sonia Kashuk Chic Luminosity Highlighter Stick $9.34, target.com

Lancome Effacernes Waterproof Concealer $31, bloomingdales.com

L'Oreal Paris Rose Gold Cosmetic Highlighter $11, target.com

NYX Waterproof Concealer Stick $4.99, target.com

Beauty

AGELESS BEAUTY Here we have picked some amazing stars that have shown us growing up doesn't mean looking old.

From 30s to 40s and over 50s, we are appreciating these women for their beautiful looks over the years.

30s Kerry Washington, Monica brown, Genevieve Nnaji.

Rita Dominic

40s Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Gabrielle Union, Toni Braxton, Rita Dominic.

50s Sarah Jessica Parker, Demi Moore, Julia Roberts 60s Oprah Winfrey, Angela Bassett The beauty routine that works is simple and straightforward. Drink loads of water, eat fruits and vegetables, treat your skin always, you could get professional help on that. Wear sun screen to protect your skin and work with a stylist to always look your best.

Toni Braxton

Gabrielle Union

Angela Bassett

Jennifer Lopez

Sarah Jessica Parker

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Beauty

Master The Art Of Retro Swimwear Taylor Swift in 60s style swim wear

This is about how to look amazing in retro swim wear. Its trending now and it's a great way to hide some skin if you plan to. The 50s gave us s plenty of support with the swim wear trend and design. It was the era of high waisted shorts and full bra top. The 60s was the curvy era. It was the period of two piece bikini set. As for the 70s, there came the plunging necklines but not for bigger boobs.

TOPSHOP Stripe Frill High-Waisted Bikini Set $60, topshop.com

Vtg 50s Bettie Women Two Piece Bikini in Navy Blue Retro Vintage Sailor Women 1950s Swimwear $43, etsy.com

Rotita Retro Pin Up Polka Dot High Waisted Bikini $19, rotita.com

Secret ingredient : Charcoal

Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser, $4.54 Draws out and traps 2x more dirt and impurities than a basic cleanser, purifying pores to leave your face deeply cleaned.

Walmart.com 30

Bamboo Charcoal Soap Facial Cleansing Treatment For Acne and Oily Skin, $9.99. It Unclogs Pores To Release Dirt, Toxins, And Dead Skin Cells.

Let’s your skin breathe naturally. Amazon.com

Origins Detoxifying Charcoal Body Scrub, $29 exfoliators such as Dead Sea salts and brown sugar, to remove dead cells, debris and dirt, from the surface of your body. Beauty,com

C h a rc o a l F a c i a l S o ap DETOX, $9.95. Amazing all natural soap made with good stuff that gently draws out toxic impurities that can c l o g p o r e s .

Store.destinyboutique.com

LIFESTYLE Bedroom decorations, cocktails, table settings

Beach style The bedroom is always our sanctuary. We are most comfortable in our skin and relax our nerves after a long hard day. It is therefore important for us to have a bedroom that feels super comfy.

Here are two bedroom styles to inspire your next decoration journey.

Romantic

If you like the beach and you feel boring with traditional designs and you want to make a change, then this is for you. Beach bedroom decorating style is all about sunlight, breeze and cheerful decorations.

Romantic bedroom design is a traditional, relaxing style that charms the senses through silk, satin, floral patterns, soft color palettes, and painted or vintage pieces of furniture.

Paint your bedroom in merry happy colors like yellow, mixing with blue or you can use calm tones like beige or sand that creates a feeling of the beach and add some shell colors to it, then leave the other walls beige.

This style is all about setting the mood in your bedroom by filtering light through sheer curtains, using soft bedding, and fragrant floral arrangements. Also, deep rich hues are great choices for the walls.

Plums, teals and berries are cool options to add some romantic edge to your territory.

You can use some sea shells, ocean print bed cover, pillow covers, curtains and different kinds of other seaside tones; that will give you the feeling of beach bedroom decorations. Choose a large sailing or yatch artwork for your walls to compliment the design.

For your beddings, baroque designs are great options too. Pick colors like black and gold or a pop of silver to compliment this design.

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Lifestyle

This design is awesome with the sandy walls and bright atmosphere

This contemporary design in cool beige is really classy.

This room speaks pure romance with dark walls, satin sheets and mirror

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Classy room design with print beddings and vintage night stand.

Entertaining Summer Cocktails Its summer and its burning hot outdoors. We all know its that time of the year to throw our meat on the grill stand and get our cocktail glasses out to cool off.

We found some recipes for you on www.drinkedln.com To get you started. Treat your guests to some nice outdoor entertaining this summer and make it a season to remember!

Pineapple Upside Down Cocktail

A sweet and delicious cocktail that tastes just like Pineapple Upside Down Cake. It's dessert in a glass!

Serves: 2 Ingredients  2½ cups chilled pineapple juice  3 ounces cake-flavored vodka, preferably chilled  1 ounce amaretto  2 teaspoons fresh lime juice  1 ounce grenadine  cherries and pineapple slices for garnish Instructions 1.In a small pitcher, combine pineapple juice, vodka, amaretto, and lime juice.

2.Divide mixture between 2 glasses.

3.Slowly pour ½ ounce of grenadine into each glass.

Garnish with cherries and pineapple slices

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Moscato Peach Wine Slushies

Entertaining

Serves: 4 Ingredients  1 bottle Moscato Wine (750ml) (I used Barefoot brand) plus more for blending *see note  2 cups frozen peaches (unsweetened)  ½ cup powdered sugar (can cut back but it needs to be pretty sweet) Instructions 1.Add frozen peaches, sugar and a few splashes of moscato to food processor or blender.

2.Blend until completely smooth.

3.Pour in the rest of the moscato and blend until incorporated.

4.Quickly pour mixture into ice cube trays. (stir if peaches begin to settle on the bottom of blender jar) 5.Freeze.

6.Place frozen cubes in a blender. ( I never measure them out. I just toss a handful in and add more if I need it) 7.Add a splash of wine to make blending easier.

8.Blend until slush consistency, adding a splash of wine to thin it out if needed.

9.Pour into wine glasses, add a straw (if desired) and serve immediately.

10.Garnish with fresh fruit like strawberries and

Pink Coconut Frost Cocktail

A refreshing summer cocktail flavored with pink lemonade, coconut, and maraschino cherries.

Recipe type: Cocktail Serves: 4 Ingredients  1 (6-ounce) can frozen pink lemonade concentrate, undiluted  ½ cup white rum  ½ cup vodka  3 tablespoons cream of coconut  2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice  10-12 ice cubes  Maraschino cherries for garnish  shredded coconut for garnish Instructions 1.Combine all ingredients except cherries and coconut in a blender and process until frothy.

2.Pour into glasses and garnish with cherries and coconut.

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Entertaining Thai Iced Coffee

Lifestyle Q & A

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: How can I host my party with disposable plates and still have a beautiful table setting? : Make your party come alive with well designed pieces in bright colors and sleek patterns. With these designs and colors, you can have the best table settings without getting bothered about dishwashing after the guests are gone.

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Baroque inspired monochrome designed paper plate is so lovely.

Available at www.paperstyle.com

A delicious recipe for a Thai Iced Coffee made with coffee, sugar, cream and cardamom Ingredients Strong black ground coffee 1 tsp sugar cream cardamom

Method Prepare a pot of coffee at a good European strength. In the ground coffee, add 2 or 3 freshly ground cardamom pods. Sweeten while hot, then cool quickly. Serve in highball glass over ice, with cream. To get the layered effect, place a spoon atop the coffee and pour the milk carefully into the spoon so that it floats on the top of the coffee.

Serve with Highball Glass

Polka dot and chevron stripes are some cool designs to keep your party table looking awesome. Available at target.com

These paper cups come in cute designs and colors to get your guests giggling and happy. Available at dixie.com

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Entertaining

Liven up your dinner table with these style inspirations

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Dinner Table Settings

Entertaining

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1.Let the red roses bouquet do the talking on your table while your guests wine and dine in ambience and luxury filled environment. With a touch of gold infused with the red, its all about luxury and style.

2. Beach inspired table setting is great when you want to bring a bit of summer to your dinning table. Sea blue takes a major role in the color department while star fish decor, rattan table mats, silverware and candles all grace the table to add awesomeness to a simple dinner setting.

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3. Chevron stripes are so cool especially as a table spread. I totally love the gold rimmed glasses, gold cutlery and well folded napkins and the gold outdoor lamp to add some luxury to the setting.

4. Violet flowers with greens is such a contrast on this simple white table settings.

5. Tall candle stands, white roses, clear glasses, white bowls and plates are all simple but sophisticated options for this table setting. Treat your guests in style this summer by getting inspired by these lovely designs.

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