Coco Loco

Nothing says summer weather like a white outfit on (fake) tanned skin. I'm partnered with longdistanceloving today for a Winning in White link-up post.

I decided to add a pop of pink via these adorable Joe Fresh shorts.

Details

Shirt: Suzy Shier

Shorts: Joe Fresh

Shoes: Aldo

Necklace: Forever 21

Bracelet: Gift

Coco Loco

1.5 oz light rum

1 oz cream of coconut liqueur

0.5 oz amaretto

dash of grenadine

few dashes of milk

0.5 oz pineapple juice

 0.5 cup of ice

Combine in a blender and serve in a fancy glass!

For those of you who've yet to accept your pale skin (I wish I could say I like my natural skin tone), I've finally found my can't-live-without product. My friend and hairstylist introduced me to Fake Bake Flawless several months ago, and it's the best sunless tanner I've found. You apply the spray onto a mitten and then rub it on. It dries really fast and doesn't have that gross DHA smell. I'll try to do a dedicated before/after post soon.

Photo credit

Fake Bake did well for me in Jamaica, except for one day where it came off my chest a bit. I think that mishap was due to the higher alcohol content in the spray sunscreen I was using, so I switched back to lotion.

I tan very minimally naturally and since I work in cancer care, I'm insanely against trying to get a tan the traditional way.

Do you use sunless tanner? If so, what are your favorite products?

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Spirits and Stripes

As I shiver in the chilly Halifax weather (I should have ordered a hot chai latte instead of iced!), I can't help but wish I were back in the heat of Jamaica. 

The off-centeredness of my necklace bugs me

Details
Dress worn as tank and skirt: Forever 21 (South Portland)
Sandals: Aldo (Vancouver)
Bag: Coach (Halifax)
Bracelet: Boutique in St. John's
Necklace: A/X Armani Exchange (NYC)

Bad photo of me, good photo of infinity pool

 One of the highlights of the trip was a nighttime guided tour of the Great Hall, a mansion built on a plantation in the 1770's. Legend has it that the mansion is haunted by the ghost of Annie Palmer, her three murdered husbands and many slave lovers.

Note the creepy face in the mirror. It only showed up in a few photos. Clever special effects or  a lost soul?

While the tour succeeded in creeping me out a bit, the scarier components were the bats flying around outside and the hundreds of black flies (many used my arms as a buffet).

If you get the chance to visit the Great Hall, it's a fun experience. History buffs will love the antiques and silk wallpaper.

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Rose Ceremony

Out of all the reality shows out there, my favorite is The Bachelorette (and The Bachelor, but there are more guys in the Bachelorette so naturally it's my pick). Sure, I get into Survivor now and then and have been known to dabble in American Idol and America's Next Top Model, but I always follow Chris Harrison and his hopefuls. 

Tonight, the ninth season of the show starts! I'll be popping a bottle of wine and waiting to see what kind of antics the guys will pull to stand out in the crowd. 

I think Desiree is going to make a good Bachelorette. She seems to have the personality for it, and she's certainly super-cute. I'll be keeping a close eye on what she's wearing. As a bridal stylist, she must have an eye for fashion and will be looking to impress. I wonder if she wears her own clothes or if she gets a clothing budget from ABC?

Rose Ceremony by jennifer-merlin featuring a gold knot bracelet

Jane Norman summer dress, $91 / ALDO platform heels / Juicy Couture leather handbag / Kate Spade post earrings / C. Wonder lace collar necklace / H&M gold knot bracelet, $9.04


I arranged an outfit that would be appropriate for a rose ceremony. I've been obsessed with maxi dresses lately and bought a casual one at H&M last weekend. I can't wait to style it with my denim jacket. 

XOXO
Glitterary Girl

Miami Vice

It's Memorial Day weekend south of the border! Here in Canada, we had our Victoria Day long weekend last week (thank goodness for Monday off as I was exhausted from traveling). I'm linking up with longdistanceloving for an outfit that best represents the holiday, so I saved the red, white, and blue for today. 

Details

Shirt: BB Dakota (Twisted Muse, Halifax)

Tank: Le Chateau (Halifax)

Skirt: Gap (Halifax)

Shoes: Aldo (Halifax)

Clutch: Guess (Century 21, NYC)

Earrings: The Black Market (Halifax)

Belt: Forever 21 (South Portland)

I wish I could take all the scenery from Jamaica home with me... It was heaven for a style blogger. My photographer (mom) was incredibly patient and took all the photos. I almost fired her after she dropped my camera lens first into the sand, but it survived. Even if it had've broken, it would've forced me to buy a "real one", which wouldn't be a bad thing :)

Miami Vice

5 oz 151 “overproof” rum
1 can frozen piña colada mix
1 can frozen daiquiri mix
2 c. ice
Fresh strawberries

Blend piña colada mix with 2.5 oz of rum and 1 c. ice in a blender. Set aside. Blend daiquiri mix with 2.5 oz of rum and 1 c. ice in a blender. Fill half a glass with the piña colada, rum and ice mixture then add the daiquiri, rum and ice mixture to the top. Garnish with strawberries.

I don't even want to think about how many calories were in one of these drinks, but they were SO GOOD!

XOXO
Glitterary Girl