Summer Essential Series ~ Love, Lipstick, and Pearls

You are all in for a treat today, Miss K from Love, Lipstick, and Pearls shares her summer essentials.  Miss K is one of my oldest blog buddies who I just recently had the opportunity to meet (back in March) and just this past Sunday brunched and shopped with her as well as gorgeous Danielle from Sweet Nothings.  Miss K is a beauty junky, a recent newlywed and always is sharing the hottest of hot men in her "Hot Man Parade" feature.  She also shares great makeup reviews, recent sale purchases and just about anything else your heart might desire.  Full of fashion, not afraid to take a risk, Miss K is straight up fantastic and her summer essentials do not dissapoint!

*What one item can you not be without this summer?*

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The one item I can't be without this summer is a great pair of cut off shorts. It took me forever to find a pair that weren't daisy dukes, but I've live in them all summer long.

*What are you craving for summer 2011?*

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Girl trips! I love my girlfriends and as we're getting older, we're not able to get away for weekends like we used to. This summer we have one trip and several nights out planned that I'm looking forward to.

*What is your essential summer song for 2011?*

 Duh, Britney Spears 'Til The World Ends'! I've been singing it all day everyday, can't get enough of the cd.

Thanks again Miss K for taking time out to share your summer must haves!  I just love girl trips also :)  There is nothing better than time with your girlfriends!  And the Femme Fatale album turned out to be gem for me.  Be sure to head over to Love, Lipstick, and Pearls for your daily dose of hot celebs, fantastic makeup tips, ingenius nail ideas and other great goodies.

Check tomorrow when we wrap up the Summer Essentials Series with none other than JOAT shares the last summer must haves for all on the first official day of fall. 

XOXO

Summer Essentails Series ~ I Spry

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I am happy to share I Spry's summer essentials with all of you.  Spry is one of my fave friends who is always willing to help you out, bow out of arts and crafts time and enjoy a slice of meatloaf with your current man friend.  She is also gorgeous, generous and fun as all get out.  She may not ever upload photos that she captures and could afford to update her blog a little bit more often but I consider myself blessed she took the time to respond and contribute to YBB as this girl is a baller, shot caller and a busy bee in her career.  Without further ado I present to you LSpry's summer must haves!

*What one item can you not be without this summer? *

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Good friends and good beer!

*What are you craving for summer 2011?*

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Lots of sun and fun shorts! 

*What is your essential summer song for 2011?*

Fresh Prince DJ Jazzy Jeff - Summertime by oublierleracismeskyblog

"Summertime" - Will Smith

Thank you LSpry for sharing your picks with us! I am so lucky to call you one of my besties!!  XOXO

Forever Frugal Friday ~ Sail Away Style

1)Headband, 2) Denim Shorts, 3) Endowed Woven Top, 4) Glide Thong Sandals

This weekend I am heading into the open seas to celebrate two birthdays (and hopefully lots of sunshine), which inspired my picks above.  A headband to keep my hair in place, a cute white tank to allow a little sun on my shoulders, deconstructed denim shorts and sandals to keep me strapped in should all help make my little adventure in the sun a fabulous one!

Forever Frugal Friday ~ Replicate

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1) Basic Textured Tunic, 2) Ivanna Braided Heels, 3) Vintage Cutoff Shorts, 4) Imaginaire Studded Tote, F4496 Sunglasses

I may be alone here, but I have always been a Kristin Cavallari fan.  I always liked her better than LC on Laguna Beach and started watching The Hills once she took over for LC.  She's a bitch and she's got her issues for sure, but I love how blunt she is, love her style and think she plays the "bitch" role just right. 

When I saw this picture, I just fell in love with the look (and her gorgeous hair) and wanted to recreate the look for less.  Sadly I couldn't find a gray long sleeved top like hers but I think the navy will do just fine.  And the studded tote is a little different but still functional and funky.  Chances are you already have a lot of these pieces in your closet and may only need one or two items to achieve this look. 

Perfect for a Saturday stroll to your local cafe, or that backyard BBQ party.  Kristin nailed summer cool here. 

Forever Frugal Friday

I have been on the hunt for the perfect pair of jean shorts for the spring and summer months ahead.  All I want is a pair of shorts that are not coochie cutters (sorry for being crass but honestly), a little on the baggy side, a darker denim color and a little destroyed.  Well I found a few options but they were all in $80-$200 range and I don't really foresee myself wearing them that often to drop some dough like that. 

What I do see myself doing is heading into Forever and trying on these Destroyed Denim Shorts and crossing my fingers that I can find stop searching for denim shorts.  I am really looking forward to wearing them with my sparkly TOMS, a baggy long tank, sunglasses and a fedora.  YAY Summer!

Forever Frugal Friday

Can I just mention how excited I am that Spring arrives tomorrow? I am loving that daylight savings is in effect, walking Waldo at night is even more enjoyable now! As I walk I take in all the sights and smells, including the little baby ducklings and the first smells of BBQ in the evening. It is all just so dreamy and perfect...kind of like this Blissful Woven Top from Forever.

It is just what I need to ease into spring. Although I would love to head right into tank tops and sundresses, once the sun goes down, the evening are a little on the chillier side.

I would love to add this top to my wardrobe and pair it with these cute 'Sammy' Roll Hem Stretch Denim shorts from Joe's Jeans.



And to add a little glitz but comfort at the same time, I would sport my fun Gold Glitter TOMS that I received this year as a birthday present (and you know that TOMS donates a pair of shoes to a child in need every time you purchase a pair).

Spring-a-ling-a-ling is here! Woo-hoo!

Forever Frugal Friday: BBQ Style

I just love me some summer time BBQ’s! I am off this weekend, with hubby in tow to Simi Valley for some BBQ, beers and friends. The perfect way to spend a Saturday if you ask me. I think the outfit above is the perfect attire for a BBQ at a decent price! Keep it causal and cool in these Leyna Cuffed Short Length Demin Shorts and Country Plaid Woven Shirt . Throw on these comfy Forever 21 Flip Flops and the Oversized Hoop Earrings and you my friends will be chillin’ (since your outfit was under $48), while everyone else is grillin’.

Have a fabulous weekend!!!