Beat The Heat While Keeping Your Cool

     

Well, the world has just experienced the hottest days in history. It's hot in most of the country. Aren't we all looking for ways to beat the heat? This roundup of fab finds is just the coolest.

Funboy Clear Chaise Pool Float

Clearly cool. Look like you are floating on water while staying cool. This chaise comes in many colors, but I am partial to the clear. This way you don't interfere with the color scheme of your pool, beach towels, swimsuit etc. Hey! Details matter.

Funboy

Kitchen Basics

Stackable Ice Cube Trays with Lids 

Party in the freezer! When it is this hot and you are entertaining, you can't have enough ice. Help out the ice maker with these terrific trays. They are toxin free, stackable, and refillable without opening the lid. Genius! Love the shapes. Great for freezing fruit in your ice or even booze!

Food52

Lifestyle Cotton Maxi
Wear 100% cotton! Even a long dress can be cool in cotton, with a little bit of shoulder showing.  It comes in 8 shades, ships for free and is $70. 

Free People

Rabbit Wine Chilling Carafe
This carafe chills and aerates your wine while you pour. It holds a full bottle of wine or champagne. The stainless steel core holds ice cubes that keeps your wine cold, without watering it down.

Williams Sonoma

Lifeguard Cooling Aloe

Rescue Gel

Try as we might not to, we all have been there, and got too much sun. This product is said to instantly cool and hydrate the skin. I know first hand that Aloe can do that for you. A good product to have, just in case.

Amazon

Sonoma Insulated Rolling Cooler

Keep cool on the go. Take this cool cooler from the park to the beach, to the road trip. It will come in handy for years to come. Now on sale with an extra 20% off.

 Mark and Graham

Gaston Linen Utility Shirt

Nothing is cooler than linen on a hot summer day. And Banana Republic does linen so well. This shirt looks good buttoned or worn open with a tee shirt underneath.

Banana Republic

Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream

A sure way to cool off on a hot day is with some ice cold ice cream. Send someone feeling hot and bothered, or even yourself, 6 pints of this.  Think Blueberry Lime Cheesecake, Bourbon Honey,  Blackberry and Buttermilk, and more. This spot was named best Ice Cream in Kentucky by Travel & Leisure. Also has been written up in The New York Times, Food & Wine, and more.

Goldbelly

Charlotte Tilbury Cryo Recovery Mask 

I find this beauty tool interesting. It is a 10 minute ice powered mask that visibly lifts facial skin for a smoother, firmer, and refreshed look. It also will cool you off on one of these scorching hot days.

Sephora

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Plan a Party For The 4th Of July

You know, The 4th is really just around the corner. It's not too early to start planning if you are hosting. Entertaining doesn't have to be a chore, if you have the "right stuff." Get inspired with this patriotic-ish post.

Printable Party Invitation

What you get for $5.00 is an editable download invitation. You print it yourself. 

Breuss Art

Americana Alfresco Setting
Tuckernuck offers this look for warm summer days and long summer nights. It is perfectly proper for the 4th, but can be used all summer long

Handmade Santorini Salad Plate Set

Sunset Poppy Vines Tablecloth

French Blue Napkin Set

Stars & Fireworks Pie Punches

Punctuate your pie, homemade or store bought, with these adorable stars and fireworks. You make them with pie dough.

Williams Sonoma

Personalized Kids Sunglasses

What a fun party favor! You can order them with or without a name. Great for a group photo.

White Confetti Box

A Mix of Red White & Blue Prints

An unexpected mix, which I love. Fun paper things.

The Party Darling

Star Mini Waffle Maker

The cutest thing that you can buy for $13.00. A fun breakfast any day of the year, but especially great for the 4th.

Crate & Barrel

Embossed Fireworks Napkins

These look thick and elegant. They have been hand embossed, and come in a huge variety of colors.

Paper Event

Americana Pillows

Create a tried-and-true mix of colors, textures, and prints. These pillows on your outdoor furniture will add a pretty pop of color, while keeping your guests comfortable.

Pottery Barn

Large Capiz Tray

A striped showstopper! 

Joanna Buchanan

Terry Off The Shoulder Dress

For the hostess with the mostess! Yes please to being comfortable while looking chic! The tassels add a fun flair. Also available in stripes.

Cabana Life

Lacquer Bean Bag Toss

Keep the party going with a little interactive entertainment. Your guests will love it. You get two boards per order for some friendly competition.

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Mark and Graham

Star Shot Glasses

 If you watch the Housewives of anything, you know that all of their parties involve shots. It's fun, as long as you are not driving. These glasses will be the star of the party.

Emery Girl Designs

American Stars Pull Floats

If you have a pool or are going to a pool party, you need these. They come as a set of three for less than $18. Fun!

Amazon

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Celebrate Summer With A Pool Party!

It's finally here, the first day of Summer. Many of my Summer memories revolve around a swimming pool. It's the easiest way to cool down while having fun in the sun. Whether you are hosting or attending, here's a roundup of party perfect picks. Find fab floats, stunning suits, pineapples and poufs, and everything you need for a chic celebration. Come on! Dive in.

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Off The Shoulder Ruffle Suit

You'll be the sunshine on a cloudy day in this flattering sale suit. If yellow isn't your favorite color, click to see the other 3 shades. 

Boston Proper

 Outdoor Fun

Let your feet lead you to these fabulous treats.

Flamingo Swimmies    Pineapple Candle   All Round Beach Towel   Similar Tote

Stripe Outdoor Pouf

Sitting pretty: Perfect poufs are striped with style, handcrafted, and outdoor safe. 

Horchow

ban.do Beverly Giant Float

High fashion floating! At less than $25, bring this as your Pool Party Hostess Gift. Or if you are the host, have several of these around for selfie props.

Amazon

Mara Hoffman Piper Beach Pant

Have a ball in these beach ball print pants. Perfect for those moments when being covered is appropriate.

Anthropologie

Carry All Pouch Set

Throw these in your bigger beach bag to stay organized for the day. Or even better, these are priced perfectly as pool party goodie bags!

Saks Fifth Avenue

Mareka Kaftan

Easy, breezy. This lightweight and gauzy cover up is simply boho chic.

Free People

Fruit Drink Float Set

Holding an umbrella drink can be so taxing! Now you can treat yourself and your guests to something tropical, as they let Summer float on by. Bring 2 sets to your next party.

West Elm 

Sydney Beach Towels

Loving the geometric stripes and playful pop-color tassels. Terrific Turkish cotton towels are best in {swim} class.

Serena and Lily

Orlebar Brown Photographic Swim Shorts

Some of the coolest swim trunks around.

Matches Fashion

Teak Sling Chairs

Sleek teak frames with weather friendly fabrics, allow  these chic chairs to withstand the elements with style. 

Serena and Lily

Melamine Dinnerware

Serving poolside? Do it with unbreakable style. You will love the chic collection of dinnerware for effortless entertaining. 

QSquared NYC

Sunny Life Pool Float

Float around the pool or mingle with your flock, this stylish swan is made for selfies and swimming. Too fun!

Nordstrom 

Outdoor Bar Cart and Cooler

A pool party calls for rolling out the bar to wherever the guests are. It's done in all weather wicker with "sleek handles, back wheels and removable trays that support hosting duties. Now on sale.

CB2

Paris Print Swimsuit

Say oui to a little ooh la la from the brand Love Made Love. Now on sale for girls size 4T - 14

Childrensalon

Swim Suite

A matching set of three Italian made separates. It's all stylishly stretchy and made to convert into multiple looks. The suit itself can be criss crossed in front or worn halter style. Pool side lunches are covered with shorts for a demure look. The sarong with its' side slit and tie, takes you to and from the pool with style.

Goop

Stellé Audio Couture 

What's a party without a playlist? These are on my short wish list. It's stunning sound and chic style for the home, office or pool. They connect instantly to any bluetooth device with a 15 hour rechargeable battery. Available in seven shades. Click for more details and 20% off.

AHAlife

Disco Pineapple Sipper Cup

Chill out with this insulated adult (or not) sippy cup. Best yet, it is very affordable and no one will know what you are sipping on.

Urban Outfitters

Juice Beauty Mineral Sunscreen

I have spent the last month studying sunscreens. I learned that the sun is good for us. Chemical sunscreens are not. Here is a list of the bad chemicals in many sunscreens. When shopping for sun protectant, we need to look for mineral sunscreens, like Juice Beauty's.  This product has an EWG rating of 1, and considered low in hazardous ingredients. A rating of 10 is the worst. Click Here to view the rating. This product doesn't have most of the bad ingredients, and does offer so many of the "good for us," essential vitamins. 

Juice Beauty

Banana Palm Inflatable Chair

Relax and unwind tropical style. Bring this along to your next party to insure you have the best seat at the pool.

Bloomingdales

Giant Margarita Pool Float

Six feet of fun and perhaps the biggest Margarita you ever had. Get the party started with one of these!

Swoozies

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