Saturdays At Shop This: Sum-Sum- Summertime

Here we are at the first weekend in Summer. It was a long time coming, and I plan to take advantage of the warmth and sunshine. Before I press the escape button, I do want to share some fun links with you.

I love the sun and a nice suntan. I don't like the chemicals that I have discovered in my sunscreen. Here's a listing of the bad ingredients. Dermstore happens to sell Natural or "Mineral Sunscreens," and they are having an SPF Sale. Save 20% now. Code: SPF17. Type Mineral Sunscreen in the search box.

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In case you missed it - Here are the best bronzers for Summer. 

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Shop the MacKenzie-Childs Summer Sale. For a limited time save up to 50% off selected favorites, like a fabulous outdoor bar. And save 25% off all Flower Market and Butterfly Garden Enamelware. I love the Cake Carriers 

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I have a sweet tooth. I was successful in losing a few pounds this Winter by cutting out sugar. So naturally I was interested in this article: Naturally Sweet: Sugar-Free Summer Recipes on the Anthropologie Blog.

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The Neiman Marcus Summer Sale is in full swing with additional 25% off Sale Styles. There are over 900 pairs of Sale Shoes! These Stuart Weitzman Beaded Cork Slides  and Tassel Pointed-Toe Mules in Navy are both fun!

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A good cotton shirt is a Summer staple. I bet you don't have one like this. It's all business in the front and garden party in the back ~ at Bloomingdale's

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If you believe in diversity in the work place and beyond like Nordstrom does, you may wish to click here for Pride gear and Parade Dates across the country.

Foodie Friday: The Best Summer Salads

{ Via: Megan Hess }

With temperatures rising, there is nothing better than a cool crisp salad. From picnics in the park to patio parties, a salad is always perfect as a side or as a main dish. The vibrant colors of Summer's fruit and vegetables are so appealing, and need I say healthy? There are many beautiful salads to try like a Salmon Citrus Salad with Avocado. and a GrilledPeach, Onion, and Bacon Salad with Buttermilk Dressing. I could hardly stop myself today. The result a mouth watering selection sf sweet and savory Summer salads. Now head to the Farmer's market this weekend, and get ready to chop!

HERE: 25 Summer Salads & Cooks Tools

Summer Abundance Salad
This salad can be made in advance, and actually tastes better the next day. It's healthy with whole grains, protein, fruits, veggies....almost vegan, if you don't add the Feta Cheese. It's all topped with toasted nuts and seeds for a really nice crunch. 
Half Baked Harvest 

Radicchio, Peach, And Cherry Summer Salad
No one likes a bland salad. This recipe is the opposite of that! And if you are so inclined, this recipe calls for store bought dressing. I would choose to make my own, but it is up to you.
Bakers Royalle

Fried Chicken Cobb Salad
{ Gluten Free }
This recipe is dedicated to the one I love, Mr. Shop This. It is beautiful isn't it?
Heather Christo 

Sur La Table All-in-One Salad Station
Spin. Chop. Serve. Store. This set handles every step of the salad process - spinning the greens dry, chopping the veggies or cheese, and storing until ready to serve. Genius and now on sale at
Sur La Table

Creamy Pesto Caprese Potato Salad
I swear that pesto makes everything better! This one is lightened up with Greek yogurt. Looks so very divine!
Domestic Super Hero

Watermelon Radish Salad with Avocado Vinaigrette
The first time I ordered a salad with Watermelon Radishes, I was disappointed that there was not any watermelon. :) These beautiful radishes are white on the outside and a beautiful pink on the inside. They have a mild peppery flavor, and make any salad beautiful.
Williams-Sonoma

Summer Nectarine Salad
Starting with perfectly ripe nectarines, this salad is a marvelous mix of Summer's bounty. It's a fork and knife salad that features, the fruit,  mozzarella di bufala, heirloom tomatoes, prosciutto, gem lettuce and more. Picture perfect!

Honestly Yum

Lulie Wallace Melamine Servers
Alfresco dining painterly style! Perfect for serving Summer salads. Best yet, each piece is less than $30
Anthropologie

Grilled Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salad With Chimichurri
I have written about Chimichurri before. If you haven't tried it yet, you must. It's easy to make, and adds a real zest to everything!
How Sweet It Is 

Spicy Ginger Sesame Cucumber Salad
This is a cool crisp salad for hot Summer days. It's Asian inspired and so attractive. Get a Spiralizer to create the cucumber ribbons.
Free People Blog 

Salmon Citrus Salad With Avocado
With a salad this colorful, how could you not want to dig in? The recipe calls for broiling the salmon. I suggest that you grill it instead.
How Sweet It Is 

Hand Held Spiralizer
Here's how to get beautiful veggies and fresh, healthy meals in the palm of your hand.
Sur La Table  

Grilled Fruit Salad with Creamy Lime Dressing
A fabulous way to celebrate the season. Grilling fresh fruit intensifies the sweetness and natural fruity essence. A creamy yogurt dressing with lime and honey tops it all off. What a colorful addition to any table! Sur La Table happens to have the perfect rectangular platter to serve this salad on, in two sizes and it is now on sale.
A Spicy Perspective  

Anything Goes Kale Salad With Green Tahini Dressing
If you haven't like kale in a salad yet, the secret is to massage the leaves! The dressing sounds beyond good with maple syrup, cilantro, fresh lime and more.
Cookie and Kate 

Citrusy Seafood Salad
Perfect for Summer entertaining, and it is no cook, too. With only 15 minute of hands on time, this is an easy but impressive dish.
My Recipes

Nambe Cabo Serverware
Isn't this fabulous? The Salad set features traditional Nambe Alloy and Ash Wood. Save 25% now with Code: FRIENDS17. Sale ends 6/25
Nambe

Grilled Peach, Onion and Bacon Salad With Buttermilk Dressing
We just grilled peaches with chicken on kebabs this week. Oh my goodness are they good! This recipe is delightfully southern. Do you see those strips of bacon?
Food and Wine

Watermelon & Avocado Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
This recipe had me at "Warm Bacon Dressing."  Have you ever put salt on watermelon? I grew up doing it. The salt makes the watermelon juicier. This salad goes to the next level with a slightly sweet but still savory ingredient list.
Foxes Love Lemons 

Steak Salad With Horseradish Dressing
This recipe is inspired by a steak salad on the menu at Keen's Steakhouse in NYC. It's made with rib eye steak, fingerling potatoes and more. I love how it is stylishly presented. Have your guests make their own!
Bon Appetit

Salad Days Set
Here's your Summer host gift, or if you prefer, keep it for yourself to spice up your own salad fare. It's all tossed together for you.
Mouth.com

 Ahi Tuna Poke and Mango Salad
 So I found my favorite, right here! A simple three ingredient dressing tops fresh ahi tuna, mango and avocado on a bed of spring mix. A bowl of heaven!

Foodie Crush 

Spanish Wine & Cider Vinegar
These just may be what your dishes have been missing. An excellent vinegar is the perfect way to brighten any dish. With flavors like Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Cider, these make a fabulous gift for your favorite chef or hostess. 
Food52

Strawberry & Spinach Salad
A beautiful salad with strawberries, almonds, avocado, and red onion. It's dressed with a White Balsamic-Tarragon Dressing. Sounds interesting!
Anthropologie Blog

Easy Tandori Chicken & Grilled Peach Salad
A beautiful blend of sweet and savory flavors makes this one tasty salad. The chicken is marinated before char grilling. Oh Yum!
Sugar Et Al

Mexican Panzanella Salad
I love a good Panzanella Salad. Add some Mexican flavors to it, and I will be in bread heaven. In a nutshell, this salad utilizes the grill to char squares of sweet cornbread chunks. 
Eat Love Eats 



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The Best Bronzers For Summer

{ Via: Popsugar }

 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.

HERE: 10 Ways To Fake A Tan

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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