Flip Flop Fantasy

 

 

 

China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy is a must have summer color for my fellow nail addicts. It is the perfect shade of coral that looks gorgeous on all skin tones.

 

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S.

Silk Bow

 

 

My absolute favorite way to style my hair, and a silk bow always makes everything better...

 

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S.

Rosy Glow

 

 

 

The Dior Rosy Glow is a beautiful light-pink blush that has a unique formula that adjusts to your skin's natural chemistry to create a customized look, making it flattering on all skin tones. A one of a kind product that is surely a must in all beauty lovers makeup vanity.

 

 

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S.

 

 

 

 

 

White Room

 

I always dream that I would someday soon own my very own private office, and design the waiting room with absolute class and luxury. And this white décor is a dream come true: stylish, simple and sassy...

 

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S.

 

 

 

Domestic Goddess: Glassware 101

Red Wineglasses   

• These glasses have a rounder, wider bowl, which gives wine a chance to breathe.
• A Bordeaux glass is tall with a wide bowl and designed for full-bodied reds like Cabernet and Merlot. It helps guide wine to the back of the mouth.
• Burgundy glasses have larger bowls than Bordeaux glasses and are perfect for wines like Pinot Noir. The glass helps guide wine to the tip of the tongue.

White Wineglasses

• White wineglasses are narrow with semi-straight or tulip-shaped sides; the shape allows the chilled wine to retain its temperature longer.
• The smaller bowl of the glass means less contact between the hand and the glass so body heat doesn’t transfer as easily to the wine.

Water Goblets    

• Look for ones that have larger bowls than your wineglasses.
• Try the glasses out to see if you like the feel of them.
• Consider ordering other styles, like colored or etched goblets, to really spice up the table.

Champagne Flutes

• Champagne flutes are identified by a long stem with a tall, narrow bowl on top, and they’re taller and thinner than other types of wineglasses.
• The shape is designed to keep bubbly well carbonated and at the right temperature.
• Look for ones with extra-long stems, which resemble a trumpet-shape.
• The bowls should extend close to the base of the glass.
• Available in glass or crystal -- use glass for entertaining and crystal for special occasions.

Double Old-Fashioned Glasses

• Double old-fashioned glasses look like old-fashioned glasses but are double the size.
• They’re usually used for serving straight alcohol such as Scotch, vodka on the rocks, or other premium liqueur drinks.
• Available in either round or square shapes.
• Usually holds about eight to ten ounces of liquid.
• Also referred to as rocks glasses.

Margarita Glasses

• An exaggerated rim, which measures five inches in diameter, makes it easy to dip into salt.
• Should hold about 12 to 20 ounces of liquid.
• You may want plastic or acrylic glasses if you plan to entertain outdoors often.

Martini Glasses

• It’s easy to identify these classic glasses by their "Y" shape.
• The double martini glass stands taller and wider at the opening.
• Depending on your style, you may want a classic look, or you may like decorative glasses or funky-shaped stems.

Pilsner Glasses

• Pilsner glasses are similar to pint glasses but are slightly smaller and usually identified by the short neck on the bottom.

Juice Glasses

• These are shorter and thinner than normal water glasses and perfect for serving orange juice and other fruit drinks.

Highball Glasses

• Highball glasses stand taller than old-fashioned glasses.
• They’re tall, narrow, and used to serve mixed drinks like rum and Coke, vodka and tonic, and screwdrivers.

Seven-Piece Bar Tool Set

• Double jigger: for measuring liquor. A jigger is the size of a shot.
• Ice spoon: for picking out cubes or stirring a mixed drink. Select one with a long neck.
• Citrus knife: for peeling fruit and removing pith.
• Bottle opener: for removing both metal bottle caps as well as corks from wine bottles.
• Strainer: for removing ice from a mixed drink after it’s been shaken. Go for the metal version because it’s the sturdiest.
• Olive fork: for serving olives or picking them out of the jar.

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S.

Source :  The Knot

Simply The Best - Powders / Bronzers

The Best Powder:
Dior Skin Forever Wear-Extending Invisible Retouch Powder $42.00 Sephora.com

The Best Loose Setting Powder:
Ben Nye Luxury Powders  - Banana $26.50 Amazon.com

The Best Invisible Loose Setting Powder:
Dermablend Setting Powder $24.00 ulta.com

The Best Powder Bronzer:
Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder $51.00 Sephora.com

The Best Cream Bronzer:
Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base $48.00 chanel.com

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S.

Essie - Boom Boom Room

 

 

Essie's Neon Collection of 2013 is an absolute gem and each color is beautiful in its own right. However, the color Boom Boom Room is a true standout and must have for all pink lovers, and if you haven't already bought and painted your nails with this color then you should do so ASAP!!!

 

 

Available online at Nordstrom for a mere $8.00.

 

 

 

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S.