Dare to Bare

May
2013
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For those of you who have visited our Facebook page(don’t forget to click ‘Like’ when you visit:-)), you know that Summer style and Freedom season are currently our favorite tags to use. We just love everything about summer: the sweet smell of blooming flowers(and fruits) that always seems to permeate the air, the vibrant colors, beautiful sundresses and hats, sun-kissed skin everywhere – what’s not to love? So in anticipation and celebration, we thought we’d share some inspiration on classy ways to bare some of that sun-kissed skin this season. From the circus-inspired Balmain number to the chic all-white ensemble by Elie Saab, Zoe Saldana’s stylist has been working overtime lately so we couldn’t resist making her our muse for this post. And because she’s such a gorgeous canvas, we’ve added one or two accessories from the Panache by B vault that would work great when paired with some of these looks.

Shoulders:
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Chest area: 18″ Pave Diamond Shark Tooth Pendant Necklace
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Midriff: Ila These Rose Gold earrings would complement the grey and her sandals perfectly.
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Legs: The Turk Lights Ankle Bracelet
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Back: The Minimalist Twisted Gold Bangle and the amethyst version of The Nature Luxe Ring for subtle flair.
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Thanks for stopping by! Don’t forget to comment below or share your favorite ways to bare skin during the summer. Btw, our favorites are the back and shoulders. Enjoy! x

Black is for Chic

Apr
2013
19

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We’re crazy about black, and we’re pretty certain that black is just as crazy about us. As a result, we’ve decided to share a few simple ways to wear the chic color year round.

1. Baby steps...

If black’s awesomeness never occurred to you right up till this moment, this is perfect for you. A little black here and there, mixed with other neutrals is a great way of testing the waters. Keep it simple, but be sure to break some rules while you’re at it ;)

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2. Tone it Black…

Since black makes a great blank canvas, pairing it with bright colors and bold accessories or prints is a fail-safe approach. Here are some ideas for you to consider…

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Be sure to have a look at these great picks, perfect for your tone-it-black looks.
Pink Crystal necklace
Nature Luxe ring
Pomp & Glow earrings
Princess cuff

3. Team Warrior…

If you’re already team ‘Black Rocks’ like the men and women featured below, you like to go hard and we absolutely adore that about you! Here’s some style inspiration just perfect for you.

“Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the belle-of-the-bunch?”
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Bon Weekend!

Apr
2013
19

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The weekend is here again! Look forward to it being a fun one. Whether you’re entertaining or not, here are two refreshing recipes we thought you might like to try during your downtime: A sangria and a lassi. See recipes below.

Citrus Sangria

Ingredients:

2 cups Riesling wine
2 cups grapefruit juice
1/2 cup orange liquor
2 cups champagne
Fresh citrus slices such as lemons, oranges, grapefruit, clementine
Fresh mint for garnish

Instructions:

1. Mix Riesling wine, grapefruit juice, orange liquor and citrus slices. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

2. At time of service, mix in champagne and stir. Pour sangria and garnish with fresh citrus slice and a sprig of mint.

Blueberry Coconut Lassi

Ingredients:

2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
2 cups yoghurt
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instruction:

Put all ingredients in a blender and mix for a few minutes until smooth. Drink immediately.

If you get around to trying either of these, leave a comment below or share your thoughts with us on the Facebook Page

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Photo & Recipe Credits:
Your Southern Peach
Cook Republic