The Best Bronzers For Summer

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 A perfect Summer day for me includes a little R & R in the sun. I mean, who doesn't enjoy looking like they have been kissed by the sun? These days, however, I do try to protect my face. I don't need any more wrinkles. So what is a girl (or guy) to do? Fake it with bronzer. These products will enhance your natural tan, add a little radiance to your complexion, and do some clever contouring. With a little buffing on, you can transform your face and body from lackluster to luminous. Here's how.

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Highlighting Powders
If all you want is a little highlight, these are beautiful. And Bobbi's powders are so fine and lovely. It's a limited edition of stunning shades: Sun Kissed Glow, Sunrise Glow, and Tawny Glow.
Bobbi Brown

Hoola Matt Bronzing Powder
With a cult following, even "Miss Shop This" loves her Hoola. It is completely shimmer free with a matte finish. Here's your beach in a box.
Benefit Cosmetics

Laura Geller Baked Body Frosting

Polish your skin to perfection. With buildable coverage, this pretty powder can be used wet or dry, depending on the luminosity you desire. 
Nordstrom

Guerlain Terracotta
Guerlain's bronzing powder was the first brand that I tried. It is still my favorite. I am currently using the light powder in "blonds." It lasts forever. 
Neiman Marcus

Instant Look In A Palette

Get an instant beautiful glow with this makeup palette in rose-gold & bronze tones. A limited edition with an HD ready formula, so you'll always be ready for a photo shoot!
Charlotte Tilbury

Nars Monoi Body Glow

Winner of Allure magazine's 'Best of Beauty' Award for Best Body Bronzer, 2016. This is a moisturizer not a self tanner, and it happens to have a subtle tropical scent. It's a lovely addition to already tanned legs and shoulders.
Sephora 

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer
I am obsessed with this brand, after purchasing their blush and highlighter. This bronzer is next. It fuses the illuminating effect of Ambient Lighting Powder and the depth and dimension of bronze pigments for natural, sun-kissed skin. It's so pretty.
Nordstrom

IT Cosmetics CC Anti-Aging Ombre Radiance Bronzer w/ Luxe Mega Fan Brush
A flawless, luxurious bronzer application to both the face and body! This is beautiful, and the brush is the best! It's part CC cream so it is color correcting, too. It is infused with silk, so the powder will not fall into your fine lines. I think I have to try this one.
QVC

bareMinerals Invisible Bronze & Glow with Brush

I really love bareMinerals products. And though I haven't tried this bronzer duo yet, I do have the brush. It is excellent! And this is quite the deal. The set is unbelievably well priced! Click to see a video presentation.
QVC

Tom Ford Ford Soleil

This collection is one of the most luxurious bronzing options. With a variety of colors and sizes, the formula is a combination of liquid and powder technology. Pick your perfect shade from velvet matte to golden shimmer.
Neiman Marcus

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What To Wear To Any Type Of Wedding This Summer

Summer has arrived and wedding season is here. No doubt, your invite is in the mail. What are you going to where? Being a well dressed guest is a lovely form of politeness. Not to mention, dressing up is so much fun. This edit features florals, feathers and fashion forward lace for all budgets.


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 Deep Bardot Scuba Dip Back Mini Dress
Most of us look pretty in pink. And we will feel very smart in this less than $100 dress. See it on the runway at
ASOS

Wondrous Water Lilies Maxi 
How can a dress this cute be less than $100? It's hard to find a good dress with sleeves these days, so I thought that this style was a fab find. Also available in six other stylish shades.
Lulu's

Silk Sequin and Feather Dress
Make a serious statement on the dance floor of a formal evening affair. 
J Crew  

BB Dakota Haleigh Dress
Be the blushing guest in this oh so feminine budget minded dress. Perfect for a hot day at a garden wedding.
Nordstrom

Adelia Maxi
Elegant alfresco style. Wear this flowy maxi to an outdoor wedding. The jewel tones are subdued but lovely. The purple will look great against the green grass.
Anthropologie 

Patience Lace Shift Dress
The ultimate wedding guest look. I love the below the knee length, the off the shoulder neckline, and the arm coverage. Very chic, dressy with on trend lace.
Coast Fashion

Atlas Rose Kay Dress
Oh so romantic with roses and just perfect for a wedding!
Kate Spade New York

Illusion Yoke Sheath
This classic sheath has been around for a while, but it is hard to beat. It's less than $150 and just about perfection. Also available in navy in both regular and petite sizes.
Nordstrom 

Flowy Printed Maxi
An iconic Halston silhouette features one printed flowing sleeve and a high slit. I can see this dress at a destination beach wedding.
Halston Heritage  

Coast Carvina Off Shoulder Dress
If you are interested, you really need to click the link to see this dress move on the runway. It features a very feminine flow to the fit and flare style.
ASOS 

Eve Stripe Bardot Dress
Don't you just know that someone wore this to Pipa's recent wedding? It is the perfect look for a daytime wedding.
Coast Fashion 

Cushnie Et Ochs Jumpsuit
Black and white is always right for any warm weather event. Wear this to a hotel reception. It's almost sold out, but I found a few for you at
Neiman Marcus   Modaoperandi   Net-a-Porter



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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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Saturdays At Shop This: All About Dad

Even though my own Father is golfing in heaven this weekend, I do love a good Father's Day celebration. Sometimes I feel that Dads are under appreciated. We all know that "Any fool can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a daddy!" Here's to all of the real men in our lives. If there were more men like you, this world would be a better place. Enjoy this series of links that I hope will make Dad's Day even better.

10 Designer Dads speak about what they’ve learned from fatherhood at Barneys New York

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Remember Sperry Topsiders? Jack Spade is making them cool again with their new collaboration with Sperry. Comfort and style are always a good thing.

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Championship Style: Ralph Lauren is the official outfitter for the U.S. Open. If your Dad or guy is a golfer, they will love this edit.

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17 Edible Gifts to Give This Father's Day at Food52. From pickles to granola, who doesn't love a gift you can eat?

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For Dapper Dads: Two reasons to shop at Brooks Brothers this weekend. 1) Buy a single $150 Brooks Brothers eGift Card and receive a $25 Reward eGift. 2) Brooks Brothers will donate $10 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with each purchase of their St. Jude neckties and pocket squares, now through June 24th.

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Make Dad's Day with an Experience Of A Lifetime. You pick the experience and they Email Dad. I can highly recommend two sources for creative gift giving. 1) IfOnly: is a marketplace for incredible experiences. From unique everyday offerings with local experts to once-in-a-lifetime connections with lauded luminaries.  And Cloud 9 Living: Explore thousands of top experience gifts for men who have everything. 

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Bottle Service: A Father's Day Scotch Whisky For Every Dad

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Didn't quite get the Father's Day card in the mail yet? There's saving grace and face via Paperless Post. Create and customize your own card to be emailed immediately to Dad for a nominal charge. Go!

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Still need more inspiration? Browse the Shop This Father's Day edit - Thanks Dad: A Gift Guide. You can always buy on line and pick up in store.

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A Very Happy Father's Day to all of the Fathers and Father Figures in our lives. Sending so much love to my own baby's daddy. You are the very best, "Mr. Shop This!"

XOXOX

Deb

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