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Wakin’ Up with Grapefruit

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Health Benefits of Grapefruit

Lately I’ve been trying to incorporate half a grapefruit into my morning breakfast routine. Great for your heart, your skin, your metabolism… and its bright, citrusy flavor is the perfect pick-me-up for early mornings. I’ve been particularly drawn to its colors as well, because how could you not start your week off on a positive note while sporting these pretty brights?!

Grapefruit Spring Fashion

 

[ Milton Dress, Jack Wills ]
[ Gingham Lace Champion Sneakers, Keds ]
[ Pink Grapefruit Acne Wash, Neutrogena ]
[ Crossbody Leather Tote, GAP ]
[ Floyd Wedges, Nine West ]
[ Pink Grapefruit Lip Balm, Burt’s Bees ]
[ Snap Envelope Wallet, J.Crew Factory (sale!) ]
[ Piped Straight-Leg Khakis, GAP (sale!) ]

Are you a grapefruit fan? The fruit or the hue 😉

psst! And just because it’s Cinco de Mayo, here’s a recipe for Pink Grapefruit Margaritas for all ya party animals out there. Less remorse because of the health benefits, right?!

Derby de Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo, The Kentucky Derby, and my best friend/roommate’s birthday marked three excuses to celebrate this weekend! Though I will say May 5 definitely threw some people for a loop this year– I saw ladies in sombreros drinking mint juleps and men in bowler hats downing margaritas. But we embraced it… here are snapshots of our celebrations! And those cupcakes– thank you Lauren Conrad for the delicious recipe.

I’m curious– how did you celebrate the double day of fun??

Brights for Cinco de Mayo!

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When I hear Cinco de Mayo, I think bright colors, flowy fabrics, and margaritas.  The warm weather of early May is the perfect time to debut your new bright summer dresses for this fun holiday.  Now I know Cinco de Mayo is a day celebrating a Mexican victory, but Spain-based designer Desigual sure knows what they’re doing when it comes for colorful dresses, and I think they have some of the best picks for today’s fiestas.  Most of their stores are in Europe, but there are a number of resellers in the US.  For a full list, click here.

Here are a few pieces I’ve been lusting over, especially the skirt (graduation present anyone??)

Juliette Dress, 69,30 €

La Gardienne Dress, 109,00 €

Annette Skirt, 84,00 €