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Wanted you to be the first to know that you can now get Swimwear at BareNecessities.com

They just launched a glam bra-sized swimwear collections from Fantasie, Freya & Miraclesuit. You can now splash into Summer with their gorgeous, beach-ready bra-sized swimwear styles that are specifically sized to perfectly fit your unique shape. They have sizes 30-44, C through GG cups, and slimming swimsuits from sizes 8-24!!

Shop Swimwear at BareNecessities.com.

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The summer season calls for effortless glamour that won’t blow your budget. JK Jemma Kidd, NP Set and Pixi offer endless options for summer looks, all now available at Target and on Target.com

Inspired by her love of catwalk styles, makeup artist and former model Jemma Kidd puts runway looks within reach of all women with the JK Jemma Kidd Fashion Junkie Eye Palette ($28) and JK Jemma Kidd Fashion Junkie Lip Palette ($28). Eliminating the need to buy every must-have shade separately, the palm-sized palettes offer a wallet-friendly solution for keeping up with the season’s hottest trends.

Celebrity makeup artist Napoleon Perdis makes it easy and affordable to create looks that effortlessly flip from work-to- play. NP Set offers the Sweater Set, Denim Set and Career Set ($29 each) – three fashion-inspired, multi-use palettes that create brand new looks in just one compact. In addition, Pore Perfecting Pre-Foundation Set ($26), and Bronzing Pre-Foundation Primer ($29), two sophisticated primers, establish a flawless canvas on which to build any desired look and increase makeup’s longevity.

Makeup trends may change, but a fresh face is always in style. The Pixi collection offers maximum value and delivers nourishing benefits to impart a radiant glow. World-renowned makeup artist Petra Strand brings her no-fuss approach to spring and summer looks with her new Pixi Duo Cheek Crèmes ($22), Rose Lustre Duo ($22) and Eye Crème Glow ($28). Pixi also introduces two new colors in the ultra convenient Pixi Eye Beauty Kit ($28).

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Summer, as wonderful as it is, is filled with temptations.  Between cook-outs, weddings, company picnics, and a million other events, we all face constant incentives to munch.    When I host a summer event, I have an easy secret weapon that prevents me from overloading my guests with sugar and calories.  And amazingly, it comes right out of the tap in my kitchen.  

With a couple of tricks, water can feel (almost) as special as the lemonade, mojitos, and margaritas we associate with sunny, summer social gatherings.  

Try spicing it up with tasty add-ins.  There are many refreshing combinations (lime/ mint and cherry/ orange come to mind…), but my personal favorite is below: 

L.A. Classic H2O*

½ large cucumber, sliced in rounds

¼ large lemon, sliced in rounds

6 cups filtered water

Fill a pitcher with all ingredients.  Cover and let sit in the fridge for 30 minutes. 

*Best when served chilled—even for those who don’t like ice. 

Of course, if you present water in a well-worn pitcher, your guests are likely to go looking for the beer. Luckily, Crate & Barrel is currently offering the hand-blown Ginny pitcher for $16.95.  That’s 1/8 of the price of a certain high-end look-alike that I have literally fantasized about.  

If you happen to be in the market for a more luxurious item, you can still find a bargain.  Replacements of Greensboro, North Carolina, sells overstock and gently used tabletop wares– including tea party favorites like Waterford and William Yeoward crystal.  On a good day, you can find an heirloom-quality pitcher up to and over 50% off the retail price.         

For a modern sensibility, act fast to get Orrefors carafes and stemware on sale at Rue-La-La.  The boutique is open until 7.01.09 11AM EDT, but considering the huge following Orrefors enjoys, items are likely to go fast.  

And as a kitschy touch for your 4th festivities, check out Retro Planet’s dineresque Red Pitcher, an easy treat at $13.99.  It’s very Route 66, and just the right touch of whimsy for a casual patio get-together. 

Happy Serving! 

Lucie is the Director of www.ZinaBeverlyHills.com. 

Photo courtesy of CountryLiving.com.

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The epitome of that glam hippie look we’re all about right now, and it’s eco-friendly to boot.

All of the metals that are used in Alex and Ani collections are recycled and the signature expandable collection features an adjustable sliding closure mechanism, so size is never an issue. These bangles are amazing!

Young stars like Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez (shown right) have been spotted rocking these hot bangles this summer. They are so easy to layer… Wear 3 or 4 or just load your arms with them. They are so lightweight, you can wear a ton of them without feeling weighed down.

I love the carefree, boho feel to these great bangles. And it’s really cool

A few more celebrities that like Alex and Ani include Eva Mendez, Nicole Fiscella, Oprah Winfrey, Courtney Cox, Renee Zellewegger, Cameron Diaz, Karolina Kurkova, Gweneth Paltrow, and even Drew Barrymore.

Want a few of these gorgeous bangles for yourself? Get them on TrunkShowChic.com

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Ladies, please start putting things in your hair and on your head. It is so simple to get a little attention when you add that perfect hair accessory to your outfit. Sometimes shoes make the outfit? Other times its your hair.

Check out these awesome trinkets for your hair that are adorable and affordable!

Hippie Hair

Want this Modern hippie look? Double Braided Headwrap from Urban Outfitters, Online $10.00

Night Out Glitz

To achieve a real life version of this, check out this Crystal Hair Clip from Sam Moon, available online, $8.95

Romantic Day Wear

Braided Headband Trio from Target, in stores and online, $7.99

Attention Grabbing, Fierce Statement Hair

Whoa SJP! We aren’t going to a glitzy premiere on a normal day, but check out a more understated version. The Peacock Feather Headband from Forever 21 offers that pow without scaring the people at the office, in stores and online, $6.80

Other cute hair finds for all:

Netted Flower Headband from Urban Outfitter, online $9.99, Adorable Hinge Bow hair clips from Forever 21, available in black, white and red, online and instores, $1.80 , Pretty Floral Bobby Pins from Forever 21, online and instores, $5.80 Leather Flower Hairpin from Sam Moon, available in multiple colors online, $4.95,  Linen Flower Headband from Urban Outfitters, online $14.99,  Xhilaration Floral Headband, in Pink at Target.com and in stores, $7.99, Yesak Unisex Tartan Fedora, online at Overstock.com, $21.99, NYC Thrills Headband, in assorted colors Amazon.com, $1.79, Wide Brimmed Cherry Flop Beach Hat, on Amazon.com, $17.99

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In a moment of weakness, I fell into temptation… and bought the Jeffrey Campbell BURBS CHAIN.

I don’t know what I was thinking of other than, omg I have to have those shoes…

Maybe not my most frugal purchase, but I have to say it was one of my favorites! After receiving these in the mail only 5 days after ordering them on SoleStruck.com, all my thoughts of “What were you thinking of?!” quickly melted away at the sight of these to-die-for shoes.

And you know what the best part is? These are even more comfortable than the Jeffrey Campbell MEL.

And while the Jeffrey Campbell BURBS CHAIN aren’t reminiscent of the fabulous Balmain Sandals that everyone’s talking about, they still have the same rocker-chic vibe to them.

I can see myself wearing these with skinny jeans, pencil skirts, my little black dress, even shorts and a fancy top accessorized by lots of jewelry. I mean, you certainly can’t wear these grocery shopping or anything, but when I have to go anyplace where I need to look presentable, I will be wearing these shoes!

I think I will definitely get more of the these than the Mels because they fit me a lot better and the straps have elastic in them, making them a bit easier to walk in. Same fully cushioned footbed and same heel height, but the Burbs have an adjustable buckle on the outside so you can really get more of a custom fit with these.

I’m glad I bought these when I did, because they are sold out in my size now! If you want a pair of these lovely shoes, get over to SoleStruck.com and buy them quick.

I can’t tell you these shoes are a must-have or anything because they cost so much and they are also pretty extravagant, but if you like the look of these and think you’ll wear them, go for it!

Price: $154.95

Where: SoleStruck.com

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We’re excited to share with you a Shu Uemura Art of Hair sweepstakes, but it’s sorta short notice because your last chance to enter is 11:59 PM EST on June 30th, 2009.

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I know I’ve put down flip flops in the past, but the truth of the matter is, what else can you wear to the beach? If you don’t want to ruin your expensive sandals, I recommend adding cheap flip flops to your list of things to bring to the beach!

I’m actually at the beach right now! I’m staying at a cute little beach house in Old Orchard Beach, Maine for the week. And yes, may the world know that The Fashionable Housewife herself did indeed bring along a pair of flip flops on my Summer vacation!

As much as I like to pretend they don’t exist, womens flip flops really are a necessity. (Sorry Stacy London!) Everyone really needs a pair of sandals they can throw on quickly and not worry about getting dirty or ruining or whatever. “Junk shoes” as I like to call them. My pet peeve is that flipity flopping noise that flip flops make, but the convenience and comfort totally make wearing flip flops worth it. I mean, look, even Nicole Richie wear flips flops!

There are so many cute women’s sandals for less than $25, you’d be silly not to grab a pair to bring along on your trip to the beach or summer vacation this year. You don’t have to wear fashionable heels or stilettos all the time!

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