Beach Bag Essentials: Top products to have on your radar

Whether you’re planning a trip to the beach, a lake or Central Park, there’s some key don’t-leave-home-without products that make the leisure day in the sun that much better. And with summer in full swing here are some of our top beach bag picks!

Morning routine: Start fresh!

1. Rembrant Deeply White Toothpaste – It’s an all-in-one fluoride toothpaste with Active Dental Peroxide that helps safely whiten below the enamel to remove deep and surface stains. I like that it offers a deep whitening without being too strong and makes for a pleasant brushing experience. The packaging is simple and clean and aesthetically looks great in my bathroom along with it’s Deeply White Mouthwash counterpart (which I also use). At 2.6oz, it’s big enough for your bathroom and yet small enough that it fits comfortably in most makeup cases if you’re on the go and need an afternoon freshen up.

2. Degree NaturEffects deodorant– With temperatures hitting close to 90 degrees do everyone a favor (including yourself) and apply! I use the orange flower + cranberry scent which smells lovely. As both an anti-perspirant & deodorant in one, it keeps me dry and is offers long-lasting protection. Plus it goes on smooth and has never given my clothes a single mark.

The gear!

3. THE BAG! People often use weekender bags interchangeably with beach bags and unless you’re packing for the whole fam that can get a little bulky (plus the bigger a bag, the more you’ll fill it with stuff you don’t need). I opt for the L.L.Bean Boat and Tote bag in size medium ($33.95). Opting for a size smaller then the weekender makes the bag much more comfortable to hold while still guaranteeing room for all your beach essentials.

VS launches new Body by Victoria and Love My Body collection angel style!

This morning I awoke to perfect weather, a gorgeous roof top, and supermodels and indulged in some yoga (poolside), polished off by a mid-morning massage. If only the next line of this post read “welcome to my life.” (A girl can dream…) This is in fact not my general routine — I’m not a morning person — however, when Angels, are involved, anything is possible!

{Morning yoga with Victoria’s Secret at The James Hotel}

And by Angels, I mean Victoria’s Secret supermodels Candice Swanepoel and Bregie Heinen. With the Angels on hand, Victoria’s Secret introduced my fellow editors and I to the NEW Body by Victoria bra collection which features vibrant colors and new lace in their Demi, Push-Up, Perfect Coverage, and Front-Close Razorback bra styles. As an extension of the collection, VS Beauty launched the Body by Victoria fragrance as the perfect compliment to the lingerie.

{GIVEAWAY} Win StriVectin-SD Power Serum for Wrinkles

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Welcome StriVectin’s NEW StriVectin-SD Power Serum for Wrinkles (1.7 oz), an age-fighting serum that is clinically proven to help visibly repair wrinkles while diminishing the look of pores, and boosting skin’s natural luminosity for a younger-looking complexion.

Debuting on QVC this product will be the brands most technologically advanced product yet — combining their award-winning NIA-114™ skin repair technology with potent elastin-stimulating peptides and detoxifying plant stem cells. The serum will launch on QVC along with their top-selling, wrinkle fighting StriVectin-SD Intensive Concentrate Face Cream (4 oz) for a special, one-day, TODAY ONLY price of $99 (retail value: $192.50).

The StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Power Duo (Power Serum + Face Cream), QVC Item #A226076 is available, starting today, July 30th on http://qvc.co/PowerDuo *while supplies lasts*

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MARNI WINTER EDITION 2012 EYEWEAR COLLECTION

Wohooo! Behold the MARNI WINTER EDITION 2012 EYEWEAR COLLECTION! I want to ride in the back of a classic convertible car, scarf around my neck and these glasses on my face! Look at the construction and originality of each unique pair!  The main feature of the collection is the contrast between opaque and shiny used for a flower motif on relief in the upper part of the frame.
The opaline and watery colors range from bright green, pink, yellow and red to sand and brown, while temples are in contrasting solid colors.

THE MARNI WINTER EDITION 2012 EYEWEAR COLLECTION is available at all MARNI boutiques, and at www.marni.com