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More of What Is In Your Beach Bag…..

Today über stylist Cricket Burns is going to tell us what is in her beach bag.  You are in for a real treat!  



This year the Figue Tuk Tuk tote will be my beach bag of choice, I’m a sucker for pom poms and tassels, they make me happy!


My current beach splurge is the brand new hermes beach towel cape — it is basically an hermes towel (the most luxurious and colorful towels in the world!) fashioned into a cover up with arm holes – crazy chic!!

I can’t hit the sand without my Sun Bum lip and face sunblock stick. It really works, doesn’t wash off in the waves and smells divine – kind of like a delicious snack without any calories:)

Chick Lit is a MUST while sitting under my umbrella with the waves washing over my toes. No War and Peace for me on the beach. This year the first two in my bag will be Killing Monica by Candace Bushnell and The KnockOff by Lucy Sykes. C’mon, who can resist??

Hydration, hydration, hydration… my choice is the Kor One Water Vessel. It keeps my water clean and cool and looks like something from the future – a fun conversation starter!

Lastly, Josie Maran Argon Oil – I’m obsessed — in my hair, on my skin; face, cuticles, elbows — anything that needs moisturing. It makes your skin look youthful and blowy.

Whats in Your Beach Bag?

Today we are asking fashionista and Blogger Elizabeth Moyer of Pretty Pink Tulips what is in her beach bag.  Lets see what Elizabeth has for us……

I actually found a new beach bag this past week that I love! It’s a straw market bag with pink leather handles. I don’t know who makes it, but I got it at Privet House. They also had some with orange handles, gold & silver. I found similar bags on etsy. Mine was $48!

In my bag, I always have one of my fun, colorful beach towels, pink Haviana flip flops, Neutrogena Dry Touch sunscreen, a straw cowboy hat  ( Calypso), Sun Bum coconut lip balm  w/ spf 30, sunglasses, a great book and a stack of magazines!!!!

What’s In Your Beach Bag?

This week we are going to do some special posts.  I asked a bunch of very fashionable ladies to let us look inside their beach bags.   Our first Fashionista is Jean Voute, the woman behind the wonderful website and blog, Gift Girl Style.  Lets see what Jean keeps in her bag!


This season I’ll be carrying a Lance Woven metallic beach bag. I love this company! The bags are constructed so beautifully, they’re classic, and the metallic gives the classic a little Jeuge. I ALWAYS have a hat. I have very sensitive skin so I always have a hat and a ton of sunblock. For a blogger, having a camera handy is always a good idea. To keep me entertained while basking by the blue sea, I love a good Danielle Steele book. I know, I know,  it’s not very clever but who cares it’s decadent. I obviously always have my phone. I like to have a Mason Pearson brush, a little spritz, and some tinted lip balm just in case the beach turns into stopping for a casual dinner. Lastly, I try to remember to bring a change of clothes for my boys, because they ALWAYS end up complaining about feeling irritated by the sand in their suit. Other than that, a bit of money and a credit card and I’m good to go!



Fashionable Friend Friday


This week’s Fashionable Friend Friday inspires me in so many ways.  She has the best eye for fashion as well as interiors but most of all she is beautiful inside and out.  Bon Weekend!

Fashionable Friend Friday

Maurices chiffon shirt
maurices.com

Petit Bateau navy shorts
$85 – avenue32.com

Louis Vuitton striped purse
fashionphile.com

Rolex 14k bracelet
1stdibs.com

Navajo bracelet
etsy.com

Ray-Ban gold sunglasses
lordandtaylor.com

Hilary’s Table

I love the site Hilary’s Table.  Hilary is a Rye resident who started her business after graduating from the Peter Kump’s Institute of Culinary Education and working in some of the finest New York restaurants, such as The 21 Club, Sign of the Dove and Lespinasse.  She wrote a wonderful book and recipe box, “My Wonderful A-Z Recipe Book/Box”  Hilary offers cooking classes, consultations and more.   Her recipes are amazing and she so generously offered to share them with you during the next few months!  I cannot wait.  Her latest offering is Farmers Market Fritatta.

image Hilary’s Table
Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 cups of loosely picked greens, such as Arugula, baby spinach, or baby chard
  • 1 cup tomatoes, chopped into bite size pieces
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 Tablespoon of butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped herbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup grated Fontina or what ever you semi soft cheese you find
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese ( optional)

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a 10-inch ovenproof sautee pan over moderate heat t up the olive oil and in small batches add the greens, stirring frequently, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Remove form the heat and add the tomatoes
  4. Whisk together eggs, milk, basil, salt, and pepper until combined and then pour over Arugula and tomatoes.
  5. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top and place the omelet pan in the center of the oven.
  6. Bake the frittata for about 50 minutes, until it puffs and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  7. Serve got and enjoy!

image Hilary’s Table

Wish List Wednesday

There is an amazing product on the market right now.  It is 3D Fiber Lashes by Younique.  This mascara is amazing and it make you look like you are wearing false eyelashes.  Everyone who tries this product cannot believe how amazing their lashes look.  The best part of all is that the kit only costs $29 and lasts a loooonnnnggg time.  My friend Jackie exclusively sells this wonderful product.  You can contact her HERE to answer any questions or to order.

images Younique