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The winning photo of The Dare to Be You contest is now up! Congrats to Kara, who submitted the awesome entry. Kara dares to do something that I find very cool.

Click here to see Kara’s winning photo and some other cool entries. If your entry got a mention, check your mailboxes soon because we’re sending something your way too!

Thanks so much to everyone who submitted an entry – there were too many to choose from! Stay tuned for more giveaway goodness coming your way…

-j

{photo: via flickr}

So today is the first day of summer (YAY!) and what better way to make an excuse to grab ice cream, super sweet lemonade and endless amounts of refreshing watermelon. Come on, pack your perfect swimsuit, beach bag and sunscreen… lets head to the beach.

If you happen to be in Los Angeles this weekend, there is going to be a rad all-ages benefit concert of bands performing Beach Boys songs over at Historical Monument 157 in Lincoln Heights on Saturday, June 19th.

When You Awake will take over the backyard of Historical Monument 157 for an evening to celebrate the songs of The Beach Boys and to support the Sweet Relief Musician’s Fund, a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to career musicians who are facing illness, disability, or age-related problems.

The event will include:

Performances of classic Beach Boys songs by Victoria Williams, The Chapin Sisters, Leslie Stevens of Leslie and the Badgers, Joel Jerome of Dios, Whispertown (Morgan Meyn), Red Cortez, The Tyde, Charlyne Yi, Hi Ho Silver Oh, My Pet Saddle, The Blank Tapes and more. Plus members of The World Record and The Parson Red Heads will take up the duties of our lovely house band.

Plus:

Between-set entertainment provided by Howard Kremer from Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Scare Tactics, Steve Agee from the Sarah Silverman Program and DJ Dougg Pound from Tim and Eric.

Sterling Andrews of Gooseberries will host a Beach Boys-inspired photo booth – A raffle (for $1 a ticket) featuring a guitar from Traveler Guitar signed by all of the performers, autographed Brian Wilson and Beach Boys LPs and DVDscourtesy ofCapitol Records, box sets from Rhino Records, lessons from Learn to Surf LA, dinner at Kincaid’s Restaurant on Redondo Beach, a gift certificate to Purity Organic Skin Care Boutique, a Supergirl gift basket from Warner Bros., cupcake delivery from Scootabaker and jewelry by local designer Eso Meliae.

AND! The first 50 ladies through the door get a keepsake from Bloomers! of Austin.

Tickets are $14 in advance, $16 at the door and you can buy them online .. or in person at Origami Vinyl on Sunset.
Oh! And this goes without saying, but 60’s-inspired beach attire is suggested.

I found this charming print via one of my fav blogs, Kitsune Noir. It’s called “Down Down Down” by artist Jen Corace. You can purchase one via Tiny Showcase and the money goes to help the oil spill relief cause. Each print sold raises $15 dollars for the Gulf Restoration Network. How lovely to be able to help such a great cause and get a beautiful piece of art.

The Gulf Restoration Network is committed to uniting and empowering people to protect and restore the natural resources of the Gulf Region for future generations. The GRN’s vision is that the Gulf of Mexico will continue to be a natural, economic, and recreational resource that is central to the culture and heritage of five states and three nations. The people of the region will be stewards of this vital but imperiled treasure, and they will assume the responsibility of returning the Gulf to its previous splendor.

It’s Gossip swim week at Seventeen mag! Every day, Seventeen will be giving away one of our suits as a daily freebie.

Enter to win here!

It’s officially that time of year again. Schools out, time to hit the beach, enjoy pool parties, summer bbq’s and tons of sunshine. Are you confused on what to wear on your next outing? I’ve picked one of the fav swimsuits from our Gossip 2010 collection, where you can buy here and here. I personally love the colors, print, gold foil and that its reversible as well as mix and match. I’ve included a simple but incredibly stylish outfit so treat yourself to this cute summer look.

I would like to know. What are your plans this summer?


1. Fedora Hat – $12.99

2. Classic Blue Jean Jacket – $39.95

3. Romper – $44

4. Aviator Sunglasses – $5.80

5. Gladiator Sandals – $29.95