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FASHION
by styletome
All things STRAW
STELLA MCCARTNEY
MINI CROCHET BUCKET BAG WITH FAUX-LEATHER TASSELS $929 / Stellamccartney.com
PAMELA MUNSON
THE MARGUERITE TORTOISE RATTAN TOP HANDLE BAG $450 / PamelaMunson.com
YVES SAINT LAURENT
PATTI LARGE RAFFIA TOTE BAG $1,590 / Ysl.com
GUCCI
ALBA STRAW HAT $520 / Available at shop.nordstrom.com
CLYDE
ADRIATIC HAT $ 272 / Available at Clyde.world.com
GIGI BURRIS MILLINERY
BUNGALOW STRAW HAT $415 / Available at shop.nordstrom.com
MARK CROSS
SYLVETTE RAFFIA/GRAIN LEATHER CLUTCH BAG $1,490 / Niemenmarcus.com
TORY BURCH
MILLER STRAW CLUTCH BAG $257 / Toryburch.com
JACQUEMUS
LE CHAPEAU SOUK $504 / Available at Jacuemus.com
LOSE THE SUNSCREEN
5NATURAL WAYS TO PREVENT SUNBURN
By Melissa Zeise
Summer is finally upon us and here in the Sunshine State, we are sure to have some fun and catch some of those much-needed rays. However, enjoying the sun can often be complicated with fears of sunburn or long term skin damage. Lathering up with high SPF levels in our sunscreens is frequently the solution offered to calm those fears, but it may not be as effective as we’ve come to believe. Jam packed with chemicals that may be harmful to our bodies, sunscreen is full of parabens, toxic chemical solvents, harsh alcohols, fragrance chemicals and petroleum oils and advertised with a confusing and misleading SPF system. It’s time to be smarter and more natural in the way that we protect our skin; working from the inside-out. You’ve probably noticed that the health of your skin is dependent on what you do, or don’t eat (i.e. eating that entire chocolate Easter bunny back in April sent your skin reminiscing through old middle school photos with a breakout of tween proportions). Therefore, it’s expected that healthier diet choices can positively affect your skin's overall health. Here are some foods and vitamins you should consume in order to protect and prepare your skin for the summer sun:
1. SATURATED FATS
That’s right; eating healthy fats can benefit your overall health in many ways, but specifically these fats are vital to the strength of your skin. Rich, unprocessed fats found in olive, coconut and cod liver oils are crucial to building and repairing cells, including those that build skin tissues. Eating healthy amounts of saturated fats will strengthen your skin, starting at its foundation.
2. VITAMIN D
…Wait, isn’t that the vitamin that made the sun so popular in the first place? Although the sun is a natural source of vitamin D, it can also be obtained through fermented cod liver oil and will in turn protect your skin from UV radiation and increase your tolerance to sun exposure.
3. ASTAXANTHIN
Found in trout, microalgae, shrimp, and most commonly in Pacific salmon, Astaxanthin is an antioxidant gaining popularity for its many health benefits including the relief of joint pain, endurance, heart health, and healthier skin. Although Astaxanthin is famous for the beautiful pink colors of the animals that consume it regularly, it can help keep you from turning pink from a bad sun burn. Just as this antioxidant can affect the color of the animals and organisms that thrive on it, Astaxanthin also protects these animals from the sun. If this little gem can keep a flamingo from sun damage, it can do the same for you this summer. Furthermore, sunburn is actually a form of inflammation, and Astaxanthin fights this reaction by working as an anti-inflammatory.
4. MUSTARD OIL
This super oil is said to lighten dark spots, improve complexion, protect chapped lips, work as a natural skin cleanser and benefit hair health as well as working as a natural sunscreen. More than a popular vegetable oil in India, mustard oil is both delicious in recipes as well as useful as a topical oil. Containing high levels of vitamin E and a thick consistency makes this oil ideal as a natural sunscreen that can be applied directly to your skin as vitamin E naturally protects the skin from harsh sun rays and other environmental toxins.
5. COCONUT OIL
Mmmm... what’s more tropical than coconut, right? When applied to your skin, coconut oil can actually work as a powerful natural sunscreen. Just like Astaxanthin, this oil has antioxidants that work to protect skin from sun damage and strengthen your skin's defenses overall.
Go natural this summer with these five sunscreen alternatives.
BEAUTY
Battle of the beauty boxes!
There are countless beauty subscription boxes that can be delivered to your door every month, full of amazing, full and sample size beauty products for you to enjoy. Some of the more popular boxes are Boxycharm, Birchbox, Ipsy, Glossybox, Play! By Sephora, and more. As you can see, there are quite a few to choose from, so how do you go about picking the best one? Well, it depends on a couple of things: how much money you want to spend and whether you want full sized products or travel sized products. Each box is unique in their own way, but all are perfect for every beauty lover out there.
Full Sized Beauty Boxes
Boxycharm - $21/month: provides you with 4 to 5 full sized beauty products with retail value of over $100. The box includes popular brands like Tarte, Becca and ColourPop, and includes anything from full-sized eyeshadow pallets to makeup brushes.
Glossybox - $21/month: similar to Boxycharm in the quality and choice of products, but Glossybox tailors to each subscribers preferences so not everyone gets the same box.
Sample Size Beauty Boxes
Play! By Sephora - $10/month: provides the subscriber with 5 sample size beauty products + an additional perfume sample. Brands include any brand Sephora carries. Birchbox - $10/month: similar to Glossybox in that they customize each subscribers box via the subscribers beauty profile, but they give you sample sizes as opposed to full sized products. They offer a wide variety of product samples, and even offer a men’s box! Ipsy - $10/month: offers 5 sample size beauty products per month that are chosen based on the subscribers beauty profile.
STYLE
Stay Hydrated
FARMHOUSE FRESH
THREE MILK AGELESS NIGHT CREAM $45 / Available at Farmhousefreshgoods.com
LOUIS VUITTON
PALM SPRINGS MINI The Palm Springs Mini gives a fresh twist to the backpack, transforming a utilitarian staple into an on-point city bag. This charming model is crafted from Monogram canvas with soft leather trim and goldtone hardware. The quilted, foam-backed straps can be positioned in multiple ways, for shoulder or cross-body wear. $2440 / Available at louisvuitton.com
EYELASHES, THE MANY OPTIONS
Which lash is right for you?
Every woman’s dream is to have
voluminous and long eyelashes, but sadly, many of us fall very, very short of that elusive dream. There are lash serums and other tricks said to “grow” your eyelashes of course, but after hundreds of dollars down the drain, I’m not too sure if they actually work. Luckily, there are false lashes that can actually look quite natural. We compared the three most popular kinds of lash enhancements below.
Eyelash Extensions
Eyelash extensions are individual eyelashes that a technician applies to your own eyelashes. It increases the length, fullness, and thickness of your natural lashes. The best part? They can last on your lashes for over a month and look absolutely amazing. They also save you a lot of time getting ready - you don’t have to worry about eye makeup! The worst part? They cost quite a bit more than buying a pack of fake lashes from the drugstore.
Magnetic Lashes
These eyelash enhancers have magnetic strips in each pair of lashes. Each eye has 2 lash strips, one strip to go above your lashes and another strip to go below your lashes. Once they’re in range of each other they lock together, encasing your real eyelashes in between, giving you full set of lashes in just a few seconds. They’re around the same price point as glue-on lashes - you just don’t have to mess around with all the glue!
Glue-on Lashes
Glue-on eyelashes have been around forever. They come in many different styles and you can trim them up to fit your desired shape and size. The best thing about these lashes are that they’re reusable and cheap. The worst part is that they can take longer to apply and sometimes the glue starts lifting throughout the day. It takes some practice to apply them correctly, but once you get the hang of them, they’re a breeze!
BAGS and FANNYS
PRADA
RE-NYLON BELT BAG $ 1,290 / Prada.com
LOUIS VUITTON
TINY BACKPACK $2,160 / Louisvuitton.com
GUCCI
OPHIDIA BELT BAG $980 / Gucci.com
YSL
JOE BACKPACK IN LAMBSKIN $ 2,490 / Ysl.com
