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steals and deals

June 10, 2015

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Happy Wednesday! Lucky for us, today is our Friday because we are heading to Southern California for a long weekend. We plan to enjoy the beach, do a little shopping, try new restaurants and the whole reason for the trip- a wedding in Newport Beach! In order to help ease you into the weekend, we have searched the internet for all things summer, that are on sale! Shop steals and deals here:

gigi new york & graphic image: now through June 14th, exclusive friends of friends sale, 15% off site wide w/code Friends15- the perfect summer clutch in nine great colors, the oh-so-popular bucket bag & a super versatile handbag with removable shoulder strap
nordstrom: new to sale- the perfect time to pick up a pair of summer heeled sandals, tory burch espadrilles (now under $100) & a summer maxi under $40
neiman marcus: now is the time to add a jumpsuit or romper to your wardrobe: love the back detail on this one, this one is a maxi in front-jumpsuit in the back & we are loving the off-the-shoulder trend
j. crew: 40%-60% off original prices w/code SHOPSALE- stripes and linen are a match made in heaven, the slip-on espadrille sneaker in leopard & a jumpsuit in a fun tropical print
nasty gal: up to 70% off- a summer sweater in white (and under $25!), a flirty pleated top (50% off) & a striped button down for under $30

Shop steals & deals:

Cheers,

red dress

June 9, 2015

A red dress is an easy way to make a statement this summer. The bright color means everything else can be minimal. That’s why we stuck to neutral shoes and a neutral bag, along with very minimal jewelry. Add a bright lip to take this dress up a notch! Plus, a blazer looks extra chic over this red dress for those chilly nights or freezing cold restaurants!

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Cheers,

summer cocktail

June 8, 2015

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One of our favorite summer traditions is trying out new summer cocktail recipes. A few years ago we were at Whole Foods to buy some basil for a cocktail recipe we were going to make, and we saw the small pots of herbs that were available to plant. We decided that rather than buying basil in the store, we would try to plant some that we could keep using over and over in all our summer recipes. That was the beginning of our herb garden! Now we grow basil, mint, chives, thyme and oregano, to name a few. The one herb we have had trouble with is cilantro. Any tips?

Here is one of our favorite summer time cocktails. Grapefruit & tequila are a natural pair, but add some basil and this cocktail steps up a notch, for sure! We found this grapefruit basil margarita recipe on Pinterest and have enjoyed quite a few on the patio.

Grapefruit Basil Margarita:

Ingredients

1.5 oz tequila
1.5 oz. grapefruit juice
1 slice grapefruit
1 squeeze honey or agave
3-4 basil leaves

Tear the basil leaves into a cocktail shaker. Add the grapefruit slice and agave, and muddle together. Add ice, tequila and grapefruit juice and shake well. Pour into a martini glass and garnish with fresh basil.

Cheers,