Festival Season is around the corner... Here are some FABULOUS Finds!

With festival season around the corner I think it's time to start planning something FABULOUS and unique to wear. Think boho waves, loose clothes so you can mingle and dance, fun comfy shoes and a suede cross body bag with hippie fringe....Coachellea awaits!

 

Fringe shorts










Free People






Tibi Ophelia Fringe




Bohemian Kimono, Band of Gypsies

 

Lovers + Friends Gardenia Jumpsuit


Bracelet, Hipanema










 https://www.coachella.com/

http://www.revolveclothing.com/jewelry-accessories/br/946fac/?&bt=1&pageNum=2&navsrc=main

http://piperlime.gap.com/

http://www.shopbop.com/actions/viewSearchResultsAction.action?searchButton=Submit+Query&query=fringe+shorts&searchSuggestion=false

Hope you have a FABULOUS TIME! XOX



 


 

What's the New "It Bag" for Spring?

The FABULOUS Valentino Backpack!

"The Rockstud collection in general has me smitten and these backpacks make me want to go hiking.... up and down Rodeo Drive. I love any bag that allows my hands to roam free and carry my latte. That's why I am a huge fan of the cross-body-bag but now I've found a rival for my favorite style....the FABULOUS Rockstud Valentino Backpack. 
 





My Favorite! I LOVE pink and when I saw this...let's just say it was LOVE at first sight!









http://www.valentino.com/us/shop/women/bags

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5 FABULOUS Foods To Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready.

When I started researching the information for this blog I was surprised at how many good options there are out there. I believe diet is really the most important part of staying healthy. I believe in exercise but I believe in diet more. So, with just a few weeks left until we bare all at the beach lets take a look at this list and start eating!


1. Avocado

I really want to order guacamole with chips right now all in the name of health and fitness but I guess the chips would sort of cancel out the good the avocado it doing so I came up with an alternative...toasted nan or baked pita chips with half an avocado and lemon with a dash of pepper. Plus this snack is going to be at the top of my list pool side this summer.

-Avocados have the good fat that help reduce blood sugar spikes which can cause your body to store fat.
-Avocados boost metabolism.
-Avocados aid in preserving free-radicals.
-Avocados help with the elimination of belly fat.

2. Chia Seeds

Soaking Chia Seeds so they swell before you eat them is best. I like to put them in my smoothies, mixed with quinoa or as a dessert with coconut milk and cinnamon.

-Chia Seeds help speed up your metabolism.
-Chia Seeds help to suppress your appetite.
-Chia Seeds help activate the bodies fat burning hormones.

3. Oysters

I don't need and excuse to eat these but the fact that they do so much good makes me want to have them more often. I just wish the champs that tastes so good with them was good for me too.

Luckily I only like them raw so just put a squeeze of lemon and dash of horseradish and you are good to go.

-100 calories in a dozen.
-Oysters are full of Zinc.
-Oysters decrease your appetite.
-Oysters help with PMS cravings.

4 Salmon.

We all know salmon is good for us but did you know that it can help your body shed belly fat when eaten regularly?

-Salmon helps to speed up your metabolism by activating your thyroid hormone.
-Packed with protein and omega 3's help you feel satisfied longer.

5.  Brazil nuts.

Whenever I saw these in a bowl of mixed nuts I used to pick around them but after reading up on these little gems I'm ready to start putting them on salads, oatmeal and keeping them handy for snacking.

-Brazil nuts boost your  metabolism.
-Brazil nuts help eliminate toxins from your fat cells and less fat cells means less cellulite.

 

Now you know what to add to your grocery list. xox

 

The Secret to FABULOUS Boho Waves...

Boho waves are everywhere we turn from magazine covers to the girls behind the cosmetics counters. I've been experimenting with ways to get this look easily and properly without looking like I stuck my finger in a light socket. Hair has always eluded me a bit so if I can nail this look then anyone can. I have very long hair that is naturally curly in random ways. It is not the kind of hair that I can just wash and go. For those of you girls with straight hair out there....I envy you. I blow-dry my hair straight just to re-wave it...talk about being redundant. All in the name of vanity I have decided there must be a quick way to get this look so here is what I've come up with.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sultra one inch hair wand is what I use for very loose beach like waves.

 

 

The T3 SinglePass Whirl is good if you want volume at your roots and a tighter wave at the tip. I noticed a looser curl than what you'd get from this one on the runway but I still think that you should do the look that works best for you.

 

So, lets get started...

 

Start with dry hair, either day old washed or just blown out. If you have flat ironed hair then you'll need to start over as the curl won't take. The science nerd in me likes to understand how things work so I'll share what I know. When heat is added to hair the cuticles open up and the hair is "receptive" to being styled or "manipulated" once the hair cools down the cuticles close and thus the hair will "hold" the position it is in. So if you've already flat ironed your hair it won't be receptive to being manipulated again.

 

I have several products I like to use. I think the product you pick should depend on the look you want. If you want more of a beachy wave then pick a texturizing spray. If you want a smooth wave then pick a holding heat activated spray.

I hold the wand perpendicular to the floor and wrap a one inch section of hair starting at the root, hold it, and count to ten (slowly) then drop it off the iron and let it cool and set before I run my fingers through it.

Now, for another way to get waves without the heat.....while you sleep.

Braid damp (almost dry) hair in big-fat braids. If you do small braids you will have small waives like a bad perm in the 90's. I usually do three braids then fold the tip of the braid up in a loop so it will have a curl to it.


The other way to get waves is to twist two inch sections of damp hair with a holding product into a coil an pin them in place. Let it dry while you sleep and unpin.

*I dry my hair a bit before I braid or pin curl it. If it is extremely wet it will most likely be wet when I wake. I also never do this during the winter. In the summer however, I LOVE to do this because it keeps me cool. It is also a great hair do for travel. 

Also, never comb through the waives with a brush, if you do it will become frizzy and or flat or just plain awful. 

Lastly, use a light holding spray.

Good luck! xox

 

 

 

It's almost 5 O'clock....Friday's FABULOUS Cocktail!

The FABULOUS French 75...

What's in it: 1.Gin 2.Champagne 3. Sugar/Simple Syrup  4.Lemon  5. Garnish 

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With ingredients like Gin and Champs my ears perk up. This is the perfect cocktail to kick off your weekend! xox

Which one of these Lousis Vuitton Bags do you prefer?

Spring 2015 has left me with too many FABULOUS  choices! These bags can be worn as cross body (my personal favorite) or you can double up the chain....I can't decide which one I like better, looks like I need both.




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FABULOUS STARS.....Roger Vivier's new bag.

Roger Vivier's new bag Miss Viv has me wishing upon a star....for more sleep and wishing for this FABULOS purse. It's beyond capable of doing double duty as an everyday bag and an evening bag to tote under the starry sky. The possibilities are endless.....

 



xox