Fun Finds For Labor Day

 

Labor Day will be here before you know it. What's on your agenda? This post features 15 fab finds for every type of end of summer celebration. There 's Super Duper Place Cards for the Hampton's host, Disco Balls and Floating Bars for pool parties, Smoke Grilling Planks for cookouts, a Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker for big and little kids, and more. Let's have some fun!

Simon Miller Knit Pants & Top

His styles are always fashion forward and fanciful. These knit pieces will take you to any casual party or restaurant.

Anthropologie   and   Simon Miller

Waterproof Picnic Blanket

Heading to a concert in the park? Going to a parade or a picnic? This beautiful blanket in on sale for less than $100. It also makes a great gift for a weekend host or hostess. P.S. take an extra 25% off the sale price.

Mark & Graham

Mar y Sol Ibiza Tote
Beach bound? Don't leave home without this tote. It's on sale for $75

Mar y Sol

Bee Garden Gloves

If your hostess is a gardener, she still has plenty of work to do this season. They are a buzz worth host gift for $28

Terrain

Disco Beach Balls

Invited to a pool party? Bring a few of these, and you will be the life of the party for $14 each.

Fun Boy

Wood Smoke Grilling Planks

Soak, smoke, and enjoy the applause. Elevate your grill game with the flavors and scents of alder wood, maple, cherry, hickory, and red cedar. The perfect BBQ host gift, and a welcome addition to your own cookout.

Uncommon Goods

The Lacoste Tennis Collection

Allow him to look the part with this classic collection. And It's all on sale.

Lacoste

Super Duper Place Cards
If you like fancying up an outdoor table, or enjoy entertaining inside, these are adorable. Loving the elegant gold script. There is a card for every type of guest: The Superhero, Supercool, Superstar, Supermodel. Perfect host gift for the entertainer.

Dear Annabelle

Geneva Gingham Silk Cotton Shirt

Gingham gone glam. The fabric is 70% cotton and 30% silk, making this a chic choice for now and later.

Cynthia Rowley

Luxe Conversation Napkins

These linen like napkins are very cute and real conversation starters. Why not have fun at the table?

Etsy

Mesh Beach & Seashell Zipper Bag Set

Up your shell game. What a clever idea for those who collect seashells by the seashore. Carry this bag that allows the sand to fall through before you get to the car. The kiddos will love them, too.

Amazon

Tuckernuck Tennis

Labor Day is also a big tennis weekend with the U.S. Open at Forest Hills. Tuckernuck has a very cute collection. 

Tuckernuck

Cuisinart Mix It In™ Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker

Why wait for the Ice Cream Man? Make your own. I have gifted this before. It's fabulous fun for both big and little kids. On sale at.....

Walmart

Floating Cabana Bar

Planning a pool party? This is a must have, especially since it's on sale. How fun!

Fun Boy

Bean Bag Toss Board Set of Two

Beautifully made wooden boards that will last a lifetime of family fun. Great for tailgates, too. Some patterns are on sale.

Mark and Graham

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Summer Fridays at Shop This

These Fridays sure get here fast. We have a busy few days ahead with kids in town. My favorite kind of weekend. I hope that you enjoy this weekend wrap up of links. 

Simon Miller's Za Za Fringe Dress: Perfect for girls who want to have fun!

Loving Veronica Beard's Nelia Cashmere Pullover with shoulder button accents!

Stylish Savings at Pamela Munson! Her handcrafted straw accessories are just gorgeous. This weekend, the entire website is 30% off. No code needed.

The cutest greeting card: Not every gift needs to be elaborate. Sometimes unique and fun is enough. This Meyer Lemon Pop Up Card is just fab!

What? Vices? We don't have any, do we? I have always loved Jonathan Adler's canisters. I think we all can relate to the Calories Canister. It's your new cookie jar! And a great gift for anyone. Filled of course....Ships Free from Wayfair

Sexy Scrabble. Actually it is just sexy looking in a very classy way. It's the best looking board game you ever saw.  Deluxe and elegant with tuquoise and gold touches, and faux ivory letter tiles.  Love it for a host gift for a weekend stay. 

Don't forget about these Beautiful Buys: Save 20% with Free Shipping on Makeup, Skincare, Haircare, Bath & Body and more at  Shopbop. Take up to 25% off Beauty & Skincare at Dermstore And Mac Cosmetics is offering 25% off Summer Favorites. It includes my fave Paint Pot Eyeshadows!

Have you seen Diane Keaton's new line of eyeglasses? I love everything about them. You might, too. See the collection at Look Optic. And P.S. doesn't she look great?

Afraid of Red Wine Stains? Food 52 offers  a multitude of fixes involving, baking soda, salt, hydrogen peroxide (what?) and more. I haven't tried any of that. But what I do know that works is The Laundress Stain Solution. It never has let me down.

Perfect Poncho: I love a good poncho for fall and spring. Tuckernuck has a new one featuring a  full closure with a gold zipper. Love it.

Never under estimate the power of details in your home. Changing out a switch plate in a room is a minimum expense, but can add so much style. These Wiggle Switch Plates come in six colorways.

The next time you are asked to "bring a dish," Make it Kate Spade's red "Let's Dish"rectangle baking dish. $75 everywhere except at Wayfair it's $49. Too cute!

This oversized Cotton Shirtdress from Banana Republic, is just the thing to wear now thru September!

Going somewhere? First head to Gilt to save up to 80% on luxe luggage from Tumi, Brics Milano, and more.

Well, you know that I had to add some color to the post.  If you are looking for a mascara to end all mascaras, this may be it. Westman Atelier's  Eye Want You Mascara. Goop's Beauty Director, Jean Godfrey explains why this may be the one. Read the article here on Goop. Buy it with Free Shipping at Westman Atelier.

Have a Beautiful Weekend, Friends!

XOXOX

Deb

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~ Skincare ~

You will find over 500 skincare products to shop. Clean Beauty advocates will appreciate products from Kinship, Goop, Augustinus Bader, and more. Included in the sale is my fave masks by Peter Thomas Roth. Dr. Barbara Sturm, leading German Doctor, is also featured in the sale as well as many other luxe brands.

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~ Fragrance & Candles ~

Shopbop has a beautiful selection of chic candles like the Missoni one above, elegant French scented candles from Trudon, home candles and diffusers from Nest New York, very creative candles from Eluwa Studio and more!

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~ Make Up ~

In the Makeup collection you will find the beautiful line of Laura Mercier, along with Trish McEvoy. I love her Eye Base and Instant Eye Lift. Makeup artist, Kevyn Aucoin's The Eyelash Curler is always in the Best Of Curlers category. His entire line is included. Clean Beauty Brand, RMS Beauty is in the mix, along with other luxe brands.

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~ Haircare ~

You will find all of best names in haircare like Olaplex, Virtue, Ouai, and more. Changing up your products every once in a while is a good thing!

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~ Beauty Tools & Brushes ~

In this category you will find the award winning T3 Hair Dryers, Brushes and Straightening Tools. Also included are my fave Makeup brushes by Sigma Beauty. The ever popular brand Skin Gym devices are also included.

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~ Bath & Body ~

This is a fun category that any one of us would enjoy. Goop is offering three products including the above, which makes such a fabulous gift. I didn't know that Oribe went beyond haircare. They're Cote d Azur collection sounds heavenly. Costa Brazil's award winning bath salts (that container is everything!) Sunscreen by Vacation, SuperGoop and more. 

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~ My Personal Picks ~

OGEE Crystal Contour Collection Set
So excited that this kit is included! My neice loves this clean beauty brand.

Oribe Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner

I am always on the look out for any brand that will add volume and thickness to my hair. I believe in changing up haircare every month or so. This brand has been on my list for a while now.

I apologize. Oribe is excluded from this sale, but I still would like to try it.

Kevin Aucoin's The Eyelash Curler
It's in my cart at Sephora. Now buying from here.

Sigma Beauty Brush Shampoo
This foam cleanser for your makeup brushes works like magic.

Trish McEvoy Instant Eye Lift

I have used this for years. 

St. Tropez Self Tanning Products

Truly the best I have ever tried. I use it about every 5 days. Stocking up!

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Back To School Etsy Style

           
{ Via: Etsy }

The classroom is calling. Though some schools are already in session, many won't go back until after Labor Day. So there is still time to stock up on supplies and surprises for the kiddos in your life. This round up of 21 "so cool for school" items are different from the rest, and make great gifts. Any one of them will score top grades for style.

Embroidered Backpack
Is there a little boy that doesn't love dinosaurs? I think not.  Adorable, and on sale.

Personalized Folders
Choose from 14 fun designs for any interest - girls or boys. They are glossy and just so good for gifting. 

Assignments & Responsibilities Notebook

Love the word responsibilities for even the youngest students. It is always good to be organized and responsible.

Personalized Pencils For Lefties and Righties

Well this is a thoughtful gift.  Pick the colors you think they might like {Neon, Pastels, Brights, or Classic} chose their hand predominance. and add a name or phrase. Now on sale.

Custom Letter Pencil Bag

Letter perfect for teens and pre-teens. Now on sale for 50% off.

Customizable Backpack
Made of canvas with iron on patches that your student will just love designing on their own. Perfect for artistic pre-teens.

Rainbow Encouragement Cards

If your student is anxious about school, a note from you in their lunch bag may make their day easier. Even if anxiety isn't part of the picture, a message from Mom or Dad will induce smiles.

3 Personalized Erasers

I bet they don't have any of these. A cute little gift for $7.50.

Play Date Calling Cards
Play dates are a very important part of the lower school experience. Leaving it to the little ones to make the arrangements, is not a good idea. Send your kid off to school with a card or two, to get the party started. 

Personalized Kids Tote Bag

A great little gift for any young student. Also really cute in the child's room to toys, stuffed animals, socks, legos, etc. At $7.14 you might consider these bags as birthday party gift bags.

Personalized Binder Cover Insert

First things first. This is a custom made digital download. This means it is custom designed with the name you desire and the grade of the student. It does not include the binder, and you print it at home. How fun!

Zippered Pencil or Makeup Case
Any teenage girl or teacher would love this organic cotton case. Ships from  France with a nominal fee.

Insulated & Personalized Lunch Box 

This bag offers a style to please even the pickiest eater. Think, mermaid, dino, space and many more. Ships for free. 

Personalized Wooden Art Box Set

Inside this fun art box are 63 art products including crayons, markers, pastels, paint, paintbrush and more. It comes in six primary colors. Under $50, so it is a great gift. Ships from the UK so perfect for my friends in England. (but they do deliver to the US )

Swifty Style

These Taylor Swift themed supplies will score big with the swifty student in your life.

Top Left: Backpack

Top Right: Taylor Swift Key Chain

Bottom Right: Taylor Swift Planner

Taylor Swift Personalized Pouch

Personalized Art Pads

For your budding Picasso's. There's also a hearts and flowers style. A cute gift for $10.

Wink Face Backpack

This backpack oozes happiness and positivity. And why not send them off with that vibe? It has a water bottle pocket, four comparments, and one is padded for a laptop or tablet. A cute choice for a pre-teen or teenage girl. P.S. There's a matching lunch box, too.

Personalized Large Notebook Set

They won't lose these! This set of two will be used on the daily. They make wonderful birthday gifts, too. The set is on sale for under $20.

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