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SUMMER TUNICS

Tunics may be quite possibly, the simplest and most fun staple in your summer wardrobe. 

Bright colors.  Light fabrics.  Easy to wear. 

Taking you from the pool or the beach to the streets, tunics are the perfect smart and casual look for the summer.   Pair them with cropped pants or leggings, platforms or gladiators, they’re fun and simple to wear.

Here’s some of our favorites.

The Super Sunflower Tunic at Boden
$70

The Totem at myWardrobe.com
$107.25

The Michael Kors Handkerchief Linen Tunic at theoutnet.com
$220.50 (70% off!)

The Embellished V-neck Dress from Victoria’s Secret
$59

The classic Beachcloth Tunic at Jcrew
$39.99

The Women's Embroidered Gauze Tunics at Old Navy
$12.99

Whatever your style … whatever  your price range … we’ve got you covered.

SQUEEZE IT!

Yeah, yeah, yeah ….  We’ve heard all the excuses before.

You don’t have time to get to the gym because the laundry is piling up, the house is a mess, the kids will be home an minute and you still have to cook dinner!

Well guess what?  Those excuses won’t fly anymore.  Not once you check out SqueezeItIn.com

See, SqueezeItIn.com is all about the eternally busy woman (or man!) who’s life seems to be bogged down with household chores. 

Now instead of packing on the pounds, you can squeeze in your workout while you do your day-to-day household activities.

Like working out your glutes and thighs while doing laundry.  Or how about sculpting your arms while you’re in the kitchen.  Heck they’ve even got an arm and ab workout you can do while in front of the TV. 
The site is completely free and comes with quick and simple “how to” videos on each workout. 

Think you’ve got a great exercise tip for them?  Put it on video and send it in for their video contest.  Who knows, you might just be the one to come up with a great workout while you’re scrubbing the tub.

You'll never look at your vacuum the same way again.

 

 

BANISH THOSE BIKINI LINE BUMPS

Summer is in full swing, which means lots of your time is spent in a bathing suit, short-shorts, or ultra-mini skirts.

But lets face it, there’s no better way to draw unwanted attention to your bikini line than to sport those nasty (and painful) red bumps that appear after shaving or waxing.

And those solutions, like Tend Skin rarely ever work.

Here’s a routine of what you can do, pre and post hair removal that will keep those red bumps at bay.

• Be sure to gently clean your bikini area with an anti-bacterial cleanser before grabbing your razor.  This will help keep germs away
• Loosen up your pores by soaking or rinsing with warm water for about 5 minutes before you shave
• Use a conditioning shave cream and one that’s for sensitive skin
• Be sure to use a fresh razor and avoid shaving the same area more than once
• Go against the direction of hair growth however,  if you’re prone to ingrown hairs, go in the same direction
• Once you’re done, gently pat your bikini area with some cool water to close your pores.
• The most important tip? Exfoliate every day to avoid ingrown hairs.  (This works great when shaving or waxing)

WE <3 THESE TWEETS

Purple Lab
(Follow on Twitter @ Karenrobinovitz)

http://www.purplelabnyc.com

Following: 1,502   
Followers: 1,940   
Updates: 3,667

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Check out Karen’s twitter page to see her list of followers.

Recent Tweets:
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Purple Lab started when creatrix, Karen Robinovitz (journalist, fashion magazine editor, book author, marketing consultant, former biology major, and now beauty brand founder) ate one too many hors d’oeuvres at a fashion soirée and decidedly wished her lip gloss would plump her lips and not her hips.  With that one statement, Purple Lab was borne and Huge Lips Skinny Hips was created.

Purple Lab is all about the multi-tasking, busy-busy women who want fashion, glam, and sexiness in their life.  No matter if you’re strolling down the red carpet or strolling down the driveway, they believe every woman should feel glamorous and beam with self-confidence.

Huge Lips Skinny Hips comes in six hues (each named after Karen’s personal philosophies and icons) and will not only plump your pout, but will provide the support and intention of helping you avoid that second (or third) helping of food.  (Hoodia is the “I’m full, thanks” ingredient in her lip gloss)

Karen currently resides in New York City with her husband, who is the CEO of Purple Lab.
 

DV:    Why do you tweet?

PL:    I love the openness of Twitter - the sense of community and the support everyone gives one another. It is a great forum for connecting with those who have like interests and sharing information. I have also met some of my Twitter friends in person and actually hired one as an assistant. It allows you to "meet" people you may never have had a chance of crossing paths with. And it is a fun way of putting yourself out there.


DV:    What do you want people to take away from your tweets?

PL:    Fun, news, little pieces of me, just as I get little pieces of those I follow - my life, my projects, my friends. I became a journalist because I love to discover things and share them. With Twitter, I can get things out there instantly and hopefully pass on the things that inspire me so that they inspire other Tweeple as well. Because I am starting a company right now - a beauty brand - I am also sharing everything I am going through, which, in a sense, is a blueprint to starting a beauty brand. I think the beauty girls love having the insider look at labs, formulations, and what really goes on to build that kind of business. Plus, when I have great dialogs with other Tweeps, I like to send them samples of my lipgloss and it's amazing to get it in the hands of the people who will really appreciate it and have a forum of their own to share their thoughts on it. When I'm making decisions about, say, how we should do our sampling, I put it out there to the Twitter audience and use the directives I get from beauty lovers to make decisions because I want their opinions.

DV:    What is the most important piece of beauty advice you can communicate to your Tweeps?

DM:    Because I was a journalist for so long and have worked with so many major brands, I have a lot of insider scoop to divulge - be it new designers, new products, inspiring people I'm meeting with. I now have a constant place to offer all the kinds of things I used to report on, whether it's makeup tips or celebrity news as well as news about the products I am creating.

DV:    Who are the most important people you follow on Twitter?

DM:    I follow a fabulous woman in LA who is living with lupus and hearing her story is amazing because she has such strength; I follow shoe lovers who have fun telling everyone about the shoes they are coveting; I follow CEOs who share links to the NYT and business articles that move them; I follow social media insiders to pick up news on new technologies; DJs to learn about new bands. I often hear about news before it's on CNN because of Twitter - like the recent plane crash over the Hudson.

STATEMENT JEWELRY

Back in May we told you about the fabulous, ultra sexy (and glamorous) diNeila Brazil Luxury Swimwear  Collection, which brought 1940’s Hollywood-inspired style back into today’s swimwear.

The designer, creative and inspiring Neila Granzoti Rudden, a native Brazilian with Italian heritage, has recently launched a line of high-end custom jewelry,  dN by RF.

Sold exclusively in her NYC SoHo showroom (for now), each piece is meticulously designed and crafted from semi precious gems from her native country, Brazil.   The designers select each gem carefully for ideal color and brightness, ensuring each piece is uniquely beautiful.

A fine collection of statement pieces that will surely have you the center of attention. 

BACK TO BASICS

So what’s the latest craze in fitness?

It’s not the Hula-hoop, pole dancing, or boot camps.  No. 

It’s getting back to basics.

Remember the good old days when all you needed to get fit was some workout clothes, a pair of sneakers and the outdoors?   Well, many people are doing just that when it comes to their exercise routines.

Jogging … jumping jacks … push ups … sprints.  All great exercises that will get your heart and body in tip top shape.  And the best part?  It doesn’t cost you a fancy new outfit or an expensive annual membership.  And you can do it anywhere.

Folks are scaling back to functional fitness that fits into their every day lives.  Like going for a run with a buddy, taking a swim,  or dropping to the ground for some push ups.  The basics are back and can really get you into shape.

Don’t have money for an expensive trainer to push you along?  No problem.  Studies show that working out with a buddy (even a furry one with paws) with help keep you on track.  Set up scheduled workouts a minimum of three times per week and make a pact regarding cancellations.   Your buddy will keep you motivated and vice versa.

Incorporate some mind/body workouts to keep things fresh.  For example, start with 10 minutes of yoga, 40 minutes of running or biking, and then cooling down (and refocusing) with another 10 minutes of yoga.  Try different combinations to keep it fresh.  (Combine yoga and pilates for a toning of the body and mind)  Be creative and have fun.

When you strip away all of the fancy gear, the extraordinary classes, and the expensive trainers, all you really want is to exercise…. which really is as simple as stepping outside your door.

SEA WORTHY PRODUCTS

Summer is all about the beach.

The waves.   The smell of the salt water.  Burying your toes in the warm sand.

But just because you can’t live at the beach year round doesn’t mean you can’t bring a little piece of it back into your real life. 

Here’s some of our favs ….

Sally Hershberger Shagg Rocks Liquid Gel
$12.50
Made with kelp extracts and algae, this spray will keep your locks hydrated throughout the summer sun.

Earth Therapeutics Sea of Tranquility Anti-Stress Bath Marine Salts
$14.99
"Aaahhhh...." not only will the fabulous scent leave you adrift, but your tired and tense muscles will thank you for the soothing soak.

Sonia Kashuk’s Hidden Treasure Brush
$19.99
Enter the sea into your beauty routine with these coral-shaped makeup brush handles.  Fun and unique, the brushes are super soft and we love the bright coral travel case.