Sun Kissed:: Bronzers That Give You The Look

One of the best ways to give your complexion  warmth and luminosity is with a bronzer.  Remember, you are looking for a sun kissed look, so apply only where the sun would naturally land on your face. Today, I've rounded up some of the best bronzers by luxury beauty brands.

Terracotta Flower Blossom Bronzing Powder 

The iconic healthy glow powder returns in an exquisite new limited edition, designed by artist and painter Laura Gulshani. Guerlain's Bronzing Powders have long been some of my favorites. They last forever! Love that the formula is derived from 96% natural ingredients.

This item is so new and so popular, it appears no one has it yet ! Sorry to do that to you, but it was too pretty not to include. It will be on the shelves soon. OR....head to Bergdorf Goodman and get the Guerlain Terracotta Light Healthy Glow Bronzer, which is almost the same, without the flowers.

Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Bronzer

I love this powder bronzer! It fuses an illuminating effect (in the softest of ways) with the dimension of multiple tones in one color.  The powder is sheer. so you won't over do it, but it is also buildable. 

Sephora  and Nordstrom

Manasi 7 Bronzelighter Cream Bronzer

I thought this was the prettiest color, and perfect for those who really want a light touch. This award winning non oily bronzer has been made with wild harvested ingredients. It really is the perfect non-orange golden rose shade.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Hulla Matte Bronzer
This product is award winning and has a cult following, including "Ms. Shop This." It comes in four perfect shades in the cutest mirrored case. Medium priced at $35. 

Benefit Cosmetics and Sephora

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Cream Bronzer

As you can see, this product delivers an effortless and minimalist glow. It features light reflecting pigments which give you a smooth and natural looking luminosity. It's so good that Chanel is sold out but you can find it at

Saks Fifth Avenue  

Kevin Aucoin Neo Bronzer

Go from naturally sun-kissed to tropically-bronzed with Neo-Bronzers. I love this idea, it is  a bronzer, blush, and highlighter in one palette. Each shade can be used individually or all in one fell sweep of a brush.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Westman Atelier Face Trace

Checkbones in a snap!  Face Trace Contour Sticks ultra-blendable creamy formula makes it easy to sculpt cheekbones, and instantly give definition to sides of nose, jawline and eyelids.  It's a versatile product, and bronzing is the the icing on the cake. #cleanbeauty

Credo Beauty  and  Bergdorf Goodman
  

Tower 28

Bronzino Illuminating Bronzer

Another #cleanbeauty option that is intriguing to me. First of all, the price is good at $20. It will add a healthy glow and subtle shimmer to your complexion. It's a cream and looks magical to me.  Available in five shades. I like the "sun coast."

Credo Beauty  and   Sephora

Filmstar Bronze & Glow

Contour & Highlighting palette for light to medium skin tones. The bronzer side features a blend of pearl and pigments. The Glow side has a golden base that will flatter any skin tone. I would really use this palette.

Charlotte Tilbury

Laguna Bronzing Cream vs Laguna Bronzing Powder

Two ways to bronze: Cream or silky powder. The powder is talc free They both provide instant warmth.

Nars Cosmetics  and Neiman Marcus

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Stylish Summer Host Gifts

Memorial Day is right around the corner, if you can believe! Have your barbecue invites appeared yet? If not, they will. Be prepared for even last minute invitations with a thoughtful host or hostess gift. This roundup of fab finds will get you invited back before summer is over. 

 

Scalloped Block Print Napkins

Bring these to your next garden party. Sold in sets of four. Perfect for any hostess with style!

Mark and Graham

Acrylic Glass Set of Four

Perfect for patio and pool parties! Available in five colors with a pitcher to match. (sold separately.)

Anthropologie

Calirosa Rosa Blanco Tequila

Bringing a bottle? Make it an interesting one! If tequila and rosé had a baby, it would be this pretty pink spirit. It's actually singer Adam Levine's brand and it gets high marks. Perfect for sippers, shot shooters, and margarita makers. Comes in at just under $50.

Wine

Citronella & Thyme Candle

I love useful products that are pretty, too. Terrain offers several scents and sizes. These will keep the bugs at bay and scent any space deliciously.

Terrain

Grill Prep & Marinade Tray

A genius gift for any griller. The bottom tray is for marinating or just getting the raw food to the grill. The printed top tray is melamine. It acts as a lid while marinating or carrying. Then after cooking, it will transport the food to the table without contaminating. It's lovely!

William Sonoma

Lacquer Bean Bag Toss Set

If you are invited for the weekend, bring the fun! An overnight stay calls for a bigger gift.  It's a wonderful family gift, as all ages can enjoy it. Select colors are on sale. Make it even more special with personalization.

Mark & Graham

Americana Cocktail Napkin Set

Memorial Day and 4th of July perfect! The set is under $35 and ships for free from...

Saks Fifth Avenue

Round Rattan Serving Tray

Handmade with Love by 376 Women Artisans . Love that. The carry handles are perfect for carrying from inside to outside or any room in the house.

Etsy

Areaware Flower Salad Servers

Pass the salad, please. These are the perfect gift for a garden get together or patio party. Surely they will  turn heads (of lettuce). They are made from sapel wood and then oiled. 

Food52

Personalized Charcuterie Tray

Available in several sizes and stain colors, but this 8" x 12" is my favorite. It's not too big or too small. Super good looking!
Etsy

Tropicale Bamboo Pitcher

Pour up some fun! This good looking gift is under $20. Even better when you fill it with some sangria and present it to your host.

Sur La Table

Lafco Discovery Trio
One of my favorite "little" gifts to give. It's a great way to sample fragrances, and wonderful to have in the gift closet. For $16 you select three scents of your choice. Choose from Duchess Peony, Paloma Melon, Champagne and many more. The candles are perfect for travel, ship for free, and you get a $16 coupon for a future purchase. It is so pleasingly presented, too. It's a winner.

Lafco New York

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Ten Tops To Take You Into Summer

Can a girl ever have too many tops? I don't think so. With a few pairs of white and black pants, and these ten tops, you are set for summer. Scroll down to top off your warm weather wardrobe.

Printed Wrap Top

This top is great for layering and wearing over everything. Perfect for a little black dress, too. Under $100.

Anthropologie

Black Guipure Lace Faye Blouse

And this is how you wear black in the summer. A great going out look. The lace dresses it up, and offers a little peek-a-boo arm. Also available in white and red.

Tuckernuck

Ann Fontaine Cold Shoulder Top

My fave of the edit. It truly is beautiful. Those sleeves are amazing. It's pricy but it just may be worth it.

Neiman Marcus  and Anne Fontaine

Maeve Off The Shoulder Top

This top is currently in my cart. We'll see. The fabrication is fabulous!it's lined so that's a plus. Now nicely reduced.

Anthropologie

L'Agence Ladder Trim Blouse

The stitching on the blouse is beautiful.  The sleeves are fabulous, and the length is so versatile. 

Shopbop

Vintage Puff Sleeve Henley

Made in a cotton blend and as cute as can be! Under $50.

J. Crew

Sophie Lace Detail Shirt

What a pretty piece! Also available in navy.

Reiss

Peony Pink and Tangerine Stripe Willow Blouse

From the Tuckernuck X Atlantic Pacific Collection. It is bright and just right for sunny summer days.

Tuckernuck

Inslee Off The Shoulder Top

Love the length of this top. Details like a smocked neckline and ties at the cuffs create a feminine and slightly flirty top. Under $80

Tuckernuck

Sharp Shoulder Heavy Cotton Tank
With a sharp and pleated shoulder this cotton jersey top is both elegant and edgy. Quite unique, too. Available in tan and black, as well.

Banana Republic

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Saturdays At Shop This

Happy Mother's Day weekend to those who are. Many of us are missing our moms, including myself. Just visit her in your heart.  Here's the weekend wrap up of the week's best shopping links. Scroll down to get inspired.

We will start off with last minute Mother's Day Inspiration. If you are still looking, head to the blog for "Mother's Day Gifts For Every Type Of Mom." And remember, many stores offer buy online and pick up in store.

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If Mom or yourself is into beauty and natural products, Credo Beauty, is a fabulous website.  All of their products are clean. They offer e-gift cards, which is always a nice gift.

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Reward yourself: with a $100-$1,500 gift card at Bergdorf Goodman! I love it when I get paid to shop, don't you? Use Code: BGMAY Valid 5/11-5/15

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Everything at Tom's Shoes is 25% off this weekend. They are my summer comfort shoe.

Chic Eats: 3 Delectable Restaurants and What to Wear There: From NYC, Miami, and West Hollywood. This is where it is chic to eat.

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Designer Spotlight: Alessandra Branca. If you are from Chicago, you might know this name. A talented interior designer, who owned one of the most chic shops in the city. Now you can find her new and vintage items on Chairish! It's all so good!

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Clearly chic: These chunky heeled sandals will go with everything you own!

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Almost everything is on sale at Kate Spade! Take 30% off your purchase with Code: MOM. Perhaps give mom a Gift Card a day early, and she can stretch that card amount by 30%!

A Foolproof Summer Party: This one has quite a few chic touches!

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Motli Rechargeable Lighter & LED Flashlight: I received this for my birthday (Thank you Christine). It is the coolest little think you ever saw. It's chic and sleek, and works like a dream. Makes a great Host Gift, too, now that it is reduced.

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The cutest thing I have seen all week are these Banana Republic Espadrille's for baby. OMG! A darling baby gift.

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EWG’s Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce is here, and the results are shocking. I love this website.

Sara Happ Slip Gloss:  Just had to share my favorite lip gloss with you. It really is the best of all of the brands I have tried. It's silky, never sticky, cushiony, and well, fabulous. I use the Nude slip and the Rose Gold Slip shown above. It's really my favorite. Buy it at Amazon

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Sunscreen: Myth vs Facts. A good enlightening read.

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Have you seen The Tuckernuck X Atlantic Pacific

collaboration? It's very preppy chic with brights and black & whites. Worth a click.

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And yet another collab is the West Elm X Marimekko collection. It's filled with happy prints and bold bright hues. That hammock is adorable.

Have a beautiful weekend!

XOXOX

Deb