Friday, July 26, 2013

Friday Foodday

Thanks for joining me on vacation week! This Friday Foodday we're looking at fun in the sun cocktails!

Melon Stand Cocktail
c/o The Kitchn
Ingredients
2 ounces Plymouth gin
1 ounce watermelon juice (See Recipe Note)
3/4 ounce Lemon juice
1/2 ounce Aperol
1/2 ounce simple syrup


Directions

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients and shake until well chilled. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Garnish with a few watermelon balls on a pick. 
To Make the Watermelon Juice: Process cubes of watermelon in a food processor until completely broken down and liquidfied. Strain if desired.
The Cheeky Monkey
Ingredients
1 ounce citrus-flavored vodka, like Absolut Citron or Ketel One Citroen)
1 ounce yellow Chartreuse
2 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
1 dash Peychaud’s Bitters (or a similar, orange-y bitters)
Orange twist, to garnish
Directions
Pour liquid ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and add garnish.
Boozy Strawberry Limeade
Ingredients
1 can (10 oz.) of Bacardi margarita mixers
1 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
3/4 can of water using the margarita mixer can
1-2 shots of rum 

Directions
  1. Throw everything in the blender and blend until all combined. If you need more water, add it slowly as you're mixing.
  2. Serve immediately.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Four Eyes

What else do you need when you're on vacation? Sunglasses! Duh. Oh, don't worry we did flip flops a few weeks ago.

How about some floral fun? So great with chambray or some polka dots!

Fossil, Katie Aviator, $50
How about some feminine aviators? Choose from orange or four other colors.

DKM Accessories, Monogram Sunglasses, $34
Fact: I own these. They're fantastic. They make you feel so fancy for so cheap.

Pink! Fun! Yes!

For sunnies, I tend to go cheap. Something that goes with everything but if they get smashed in my purse it's not the end of the world.

Be fabulous today!

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Hats Off

Alright lovebugs. Today it's hat day. Something that will go with a bathing suit but also transition to a sunny lunch near the pool.

Anthropologie, Indalia Sun Hat, $58
Simple, clean, and oh so beautiful.

This is very California. Please make sure to wear fabulous lipstick with this hat.

Charlotte Russe, Lazy River Fedora, $8
Want to try the fedora trend but not too sure? Try it for under $10.

BCBGeneration, Pop Stripe Floppy Sun Hat, $36
A great mix of colors with a simple pattern. 

Sun hats are very important when you're out in the sun all day. Why not try something that makes a statement?

Be fabulous today!

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Cover It Up

Continuing with the vacation theme this week we're going to look at some great bathing suit cover ups! With these, I look for versatile options that dry quickly and easily.

Piperlime, Pareo Sarong, $42
A great option for running around at the beach or pool, tie and go!

Victoria's Secret, Wrap Cover Up Dress, $39
You've seen this all.over.Pinterest. And rightly so, it's so easy, so simple, it just works.

How about a maxi cover up? I love this shade of green.

Sperry, Romper Cover Up, $34
How about a sassy nautical romper? So fun!

Do you buy a cover up for summer or use a tee and shorts? I just love a simple, under $50 swim cover up.

Be fabulous today!