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The sheer trend has finally made it to shoes.  We just came  across these Sheer Pointy Toe Flats from Cheap Money and the verdict is still out.  We love the neon, but not sure about the whole see-through shoe. What’s your thoughts on these bright sheer flats? They would definitely make a great addition to a color block outfit.

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Slowly but surely the fashion industry is changing its standards and listening to women everywhere. Vogue magazine has announced that they will be more conscious of the models within their pages and keep the too young and too thin out of them and will be focusing on more healthy looking models.

Whether young or old, it is clear that people are impressionable and vulnerable and highly impacted by the people, images, and environments around them. Seeing idealized, unhealthy looking models in the pages of our favorite magazines can play crazy mind games and injure our self esteem.

Conde Nast International (owner of Vogue Magazine) Chairman Jonathan Newhouse sums it up perfectly stating, “Vogue believes that good health is beautiful. Vogue Editors around the world want the magazines to reflect their commitment to the health of the models who appear on the pages and the well-being of their readers”.

Our question, how thin is too thin? Seems kind of subjective, how will they monitor healthy? And what about the massive amounts of Photoshop, will that also be toned down?                                                                                                                                    

This cake stand is sooo fun and cute! Made from old vinyl records, this DIY is easy and inexpensive to put together. We have a few friends who will be getting a pretty cool birthday gift this year. Of course accompanied but some fresh out of the oven Krispy Kreme! Follow these steps to create your own vinyl dessert stand!

Check out Bubby and Bean  for more detail and other great projects!

What you need:

1 – 33 1/3 rpm vinyl record

1 – 78 rpm vinyl record

1 – 45 rpm vinyl record (plus adapter)

3 – cake stand rods (2 middle, 1 top)

1 – screw

1 – metal washer

4 – self stick felt pads

7 – felt washers

Instructions:

- Attach 4 self-stick felt pads,  evenly spaced on the bottom of the 33 1/3 rpm record.

- Place one metal washer onto the screw post, followed by one felt washer.  Put the screw though the hole of the 33 1/3 rpm record from the bottom up so that the felt washer is closest to the bottom of the record.

- Place another felt washer over the screw so it’s touching the top side of the record, and screw on one of the cake stand rods.

- Place another felt washer on the screw post of the cake stand rod, and slide the 78 rpm record onto the post.  Top this with another felt washer and screw on another of the cake stand rods.

- Repeat with the 45 rpm record and top with a felt washer.

- Screw in the top cake stand rod.

These probably wont help us squeeze into our swimsuit anytime soon, but they look too good not to try. At least once…or twice! Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies. Need we  say more.  Nope? That’s what we thought! Check out Very Culinary for more yummy recipes!

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1  cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips• 1 package Double Stuff Oreo cookies

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together with a mixer until well combined.  Beat in eggs and vanilla.

In medium bowl mix the flour, salt, and baking soda.  Slowly add to wet ingredients along with chocolate chips until just combined.

Form balls with the dough.

Place one ball on top of an Oreo cookie, and another ball on the bottom. Seal edges together by pressing and cupping in hand.

Place onto parchment or silpat lined baking sheets and bake cookies for approximately 13 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.

Quick Tip: If you don’t feel like going through the steps to make your own cookie dough, just buy the pre-made kinds and start stuffing in those Oreos!

We now know where to go whenever we are in a grumpy, sadface mood. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero’s new album Here.  Or at least to some of the pre-released singles off of the album which actually drops on May 29th!  We have been listening to their new song That’s What’s Up on repeat for the last week, and show no signs of stopping or slowing down. Take a listen to That’s What’s Up and let us know what you think!

With all of the self tanners out there, there is no reason to forgo sunscreen. Sun damage is a major health risk, so we are always trying to find stylish ways to shade our eye and skin from the shining sun. Whether you are strolling the local flea market, at the pool, beach, or BBQ, throw on a fashionable hat to help keep the rays out of your eyes and off of you skin. And remember, even when covered up, sunscreen is always a good idea!


Straw Hat                                                                  Mex Tex straw Fedora Hat

              Ikat Band Fedora                                         French Riviera Doors Hat

                   Kirra Riveria Fedora                              Bow Floppy Hat

We love the idea of serving up these delicouius, fresh, and refreshing Summer Rolls.  Great for a healthy snack, dinner app, or pool party bite.   Recipe courtesy of William Sonoma.

Ingrediants:

• Juice from 1/2 lime
• 2 Tbs. rice bran or canola oil
• 1 Tbs. rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. brown sugar
• 2 Haas avocados
• 20 rice paper rounds, 6 or 8 inches in diameter
• 10 green lettuce leaves
• Leaves from 1 bunch fresh basil
• Leaves from 1 bunch fresh mint
• 2 carrots, coarsely shredded
• 1/2 English cucumber, cut into thin strips

Directions:

1. Stir togetherlime juice, oil, vinegar, mustard, soy sauce and brown sugar until sugar dissolves (Your dipping sauce)

2. Cut avacado into 1/2inch pieces

3. Fill a wide, shallow bowl with warm water and place next to a clean kitchen towel.

4. Dip rice paper into the warm water, a few seconds, until softened. Place on towel

5. Repeat and place rice paper directly ontop of the first rice paper.

6. Pat dry with a paper towel.

7. Place lettuce leaf on top of the stacked rice papers

8. Arrange basil and mint on the lettuce.

9. Top with a row of carrot, avocado, and cucumber

10. Roll into a tight cylinder folding in the sides.

11. Enjoy

Ever wonder what to do with those old plastic zig zag scrunchy headbands you have stored in the back of your accessories drawer? Well, here is a simple and super on trend DIY for you to try out.  Turn your old headband into an ethereal chain crown.

Follow these easy steps:

What you need

1. Circular headband

2. Chains (any style/color you want)

3. Beading Pliers

4.Jump rings

Steps:

1. Place chains (about 30) on a flat surface and taper them with pliers with the longest chain in the middle

2. Attach jump rings to the end of the chain and then to each section of the headband. Start wit the longest chain at the back and work your way up.

3. Leave the top half of the headband with no chains

 For more detailed steps check out love Maegan

Top: Free People   Skirt: Asos       Shoes: Asos     Earrings: Forever 21      Belt: TopShop

We can taken em’ or leave em’.  The classic Easter candy Peeps seem to always get mixed reviews. Some love them, some hate them, some wait a year until they are nice and stale to eat them.  Lol!  But, these seem like a fun, and easy, way to eat them.  Peeps S’mores! Pretty self-explanatory, just use the microwave.