summer style wishlist

Summer time is not my favorite season, but I do love shopping for Summer outfits.  Things like sandals and short dresses are a must-have.....I do tend to lean toward a more neutral look and black being my favorite go-to color ...I know, boring...but matches with almost everything. Anyhow, my Birthday is in August & so I rounded up a wishlist of cute Summer items.  Maybe they will inspire you to get some last minute shopping this season!

1. strap ballerina sandals via mango

2. carrera sunglasses

3. mz wallace handbag

4. Tibi off the shoulder top via shopbop

5. LNA slasher dress

6. snake effect sandals via mango 

7. black & white striped dress via she in

8. black perforated espadrilles via rag & bone

-post by jen ramos

9 Summer Sandals

Summer is sandal season. Heck, I'll even wear sandals in the Fall if I can get away with it. So, ladies I've rounded up the hottest sandals right now for you. These will keep you cool in the Summer & are ideal for those long walks outside. Comfy and stylish is what I look for...&  I tend to go for all black as well...how about you?

1. hemingway wrap sandals free people

2. oliviera

3. balmain sandals

4.  sam edelman black sandals

5. yosi samra

6. rebecca minkoff

7. sam edelman

8. isabel marant

9. splendid camdyn sandal

-post by jen ramos

 

BEAUTY: SUMMER MAKEUP ROUTINE

Summer is finally here! Monica here from beautyparler with my Summer Routine. Adding a bright shade of lipstick and nail polish keeps the routine easy but adds a punch of color. Here are a few of my makeup favourites.

On days I don't want to wear a "full-face" I prefer a light weight base like a tinted moisturizer. Staying out of the sun rays means faking a tan, a golden bronzer brings out the glow. As for the eyes, I prefer not wearing any eyeshadow and keeping it simple with a black mascara. Now, for color I love bright pink lips and nails. Reminds me of watermelon on a hot Summer day!

base: Clinique Moisture Surge C.C Cream // bronzer: Make Up Forever Pro Bronze Fusion // eyes: Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara // lips: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipstick // nails: Essie Nail Polish 

-Monica Da Rosa from Beautyparler.ca

FOOD: Fresh Blackberry Mint Lemonade

Hi Made By Girl readers!  I feel Summer calling my name, don't you? This is Jen from Pretty Eats with a gorgeous and refreshing Summer drink to sip on, Fresh Blackberry Mint Lemonade. The combination of mint, blackberry, and fresh lemons just says pure Sunshine to me. I love the simplicity of freshly made lemonade, something so simple yet lovely that you can whip up in just a few minutes. If you're feeling festive, go ahead and add a splash of vodka to serve up quick cocktails for the ladies! Either way you pour it, you'll love this fresh variation on lemonade. Cheers!



Fresh Blackberry Mint Lemonade

Ingredients: serves 2

� 4 Meyer lemons, cut in half, reserve a few slices for garnish
� 1/2 c fresh blackberries
� 4 sprigs fresh mint
� 2 tbsp sugar
� Sparkling mineral water, 1 pint

Directions:

� Mint ice cubes: Wash mint sprigs and break into small pieces. Fill ice cube tray with
mint and fill halfway with water. Wait until frozen to add remaining water and freeze
completely.
� Juice lemons and pour through a mesh strainer to remove seeds and pulp.
� In a pitcher, combine juice and sugar. Pour in 1 cup of mineral water and mix together
until sugar is dissolved. You may have to adjust sugar according to the tartness of the
lemons.
� Prepare your glasses by placing 2 mint ice cubes and 1/2 c juice mixture in each glass.
Fill with sparkling mineral water (1 cup, depending on glass size). Garnish with fresh
blackberries, lemon slices, and additional mint sprigs. Enjoy!

-images & post by jen olson

FASHION: SUMMER STYLE GUIDE

Hi everyone! Sandra from Blasfemmes here. Today�s post is vacation inspired and I�m seriously wishing I had every single item on this list. I'm especially big fan of little white dresses, they're the perfect Summer go-to staple, as fit for a cocktail party as they are for a weekend at the beach.

 What are you craving for Summer? Prints? Whites? Accessories? Do share! 

  Take one: 1. J. Crew Hat // 2. Chanel Parfum // 3. Shopbop Woven Tote // 4. Wonderelle Ice Cream Waffle Glass // 5. Abercrombie Dress (love this one) // 6. Rebecca Minkoff 'Georgina' Sandals Take two: 7. Karen Walker Sunglasses // 8. J Brand Denim Jacket (love this one) // 9. Nars Lipstick // 10. Wonderelle Bouquet // 11. Fujifilm Instax // 12. 'How To Be Parisian Wherever You Are' Book // 13. Mango Dress // 14. Shopbop Beach Tote // 15. Tory Burch Wedges  



-post by sandra lopes