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How To Look Classically Cool In The Heat Of The Summer
Summer is a joy for fashion lovers. The thick coats and practical boots have been banished to the back of the closet and your summer dresses and tops have been retrieved and dusted off. No longer do you have to hide your lovely outfits under a thick coat, your carefully put together attire is on show for everyone to see. There is only one problem and that is the heat! Summer clothes must look amazing and be able to keep you cool as temperatures soar. A red, flustered complexion is not a good look and is one to be avoided if at all possible. Here are some tips for looking classically elegant and cool on the hottest summer days whether you are at a sophisticated garden party or on the beach with your family.
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Keep colors light
Light colors are always a good idea when the sun comes out. Wearing light colors including pastels, creams and whites reflects the heat away from your body instead of absorbing it. Alfred Dunner dresses look incredibly chic and stylish on all figures. The designs give you the ultimate combination of quality and comfort and you can choose from a huge range of colors and fabrics to suit your style and budget.
Select fabrics with some structure
Soft and floaty silks and satins seem like the perfect choice for a hot summer evening but could end up being a mistake. These fabrics stay in close contact with your skin which is fine if your skin is smooth and dry. However, on a hot summer evening, your skin could become very sticky and the fabric will adhere to your skin. This ruins the flow of the garment and will make you even hotter and stickier! Instead, stick to garments that have some structure to them and which can absorb the sweat from your skin without sticking to you.
Natural fibers will work with your body
Select fabrics that will work with your body to dispel moisture (this will cool you down) and to allow air to circulate near your skin. Natural fabrics such as linen and cotton are very good at doing this so select clothes that are cotton-rich. Buy a range of items that you can mix and match and combine cotton tops with linen pants for a floaty, sophisticated feel.
Avoid skin-tight styles
This is the season when ‘light and flowing’ wins over ‘skin-tight’. Lightweight denim in pale colours and white can look great in the summer but you should select a loose-fitting style. This gives your skin room to breathe. Air can circulate across the surface of your skin and cool you down. If you block off this natural heat-loss mechanism with a skin-tight pair of jeans you will prevent your body from cooling down and will get a lot hotter than you have to.
With a clever combination of styles, colours, and fabrics you can look classically elegant and keep cool all summer.
Fun with Water Wubble
This is a sponsored post for Water Wubble. All opinions are my own.
If you are looking to get your kids out of the house and into some FUN, then Water Wubble is for you and your family! You can play in your backyard or pool or even at the beach! This is a new take on a water balloon and much more fun since these are reusable! Hours of fun in the sun this summer!
Fill Water Wubble from a faucet, with a hose, or just dunk it under water. Because no spigot is necessary, it makes a great pool toy and the perfect take-along to the beach! Water Wubble can be thrown again and again. You can also use it like a water pistol! Just squish it in your hands and spray water all over someone! Your kids will have a blast with Water Wubble! Ready to purchase Water Wubble? CLICK HERE and ORDER NOW!
Water Wubble water balloon balls seal themselves, so fingers never fumble to tie them. There's no clean up, because they splash, but don't pop. And best of all, Water Wubbles can be filled and refilled hundreds and hundreds of times – and to almost any size the user desires!
Your kids will have a blast with these and I am sure the adults will get in on the fun, too. Having family outdoors and having fun this summer is a must in my household.
Water Wubble comes with eight ballons, four red and four blue! What are you waiting for? Order you Water Wubble now and have some fun this summer!
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Savory Shrimp Sliders
If you love shrimp, this recipe is for you! Combine with herbs and spices to make a savory meal. Definitely not an average slider. If fresh shrimp is available to you,it's even better!
Ingredients:
Shrimp
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 cups peeled and cooked shrimp
2 tbsp parsley minced
3 cloves garlic ran through a garlic press
Seasoning:
1/2 tbsp lemon pepper
sea salt to taste
freshly cracked black peppercorns to taste
Directions:
Rinse and pat dry shrimp.
Place the shrimp into a large bowl.
Add the lemon juice, parsley, 1 tbsp of olive oil, garlic, lemon pepper, sea salt, and freshly cracked black peppercorns. Toss the shrimp to evening coat with ingredients.
Place a cast iron skillet or non-stick skillet over med-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tbsps of olive oil.When the oil is hot, place the shrimp one by one into the hot oil. Do not pour the shrimp into the skillet; you don't want the liquid, just the seasoned shrimp.
This recipe uses pre-cooked shrimp, so you are just getting the shrimp hot. Remove shrimp and place into a bowl. Set aside.
Serve.
French Buns, sliced and toasted
In a large cast iron skillet over med-high heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Spread butter over each half of the bun. Place the cut side of the bun down into the hot olive oil and toast until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Toppings:
red bell pepper sliced
cucumber sliced
red onion sliced
romaine lettuce thinly sliced into ribbons
jalapenos thinly sliced
sriracha mayo
roasted red pepper bruschetta
Build Sliders:
Place both side of the toasted bun on a plate. Spoon about a tablespoon of roasted red pepper bruschetta onto one-half of a bun, add shrimp, red onion, and romaine ribbons.
On the remaining half of the sliced toasted bun add sliced red pepper, cucumbers, jalapenos, and sriracha mayo.
Bring both sides together and enjoy.
Have I successfully made your mouth water?
Ingredients:
Shrimp
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 cups peeled and cooked shrimp
2 tbsp parsley minced
3 cloves garlic ran through a garlic press
Seasoning:
1/2 tbsp lemon pepper
sea salt to taste
freshly cracked black peppercorns to taste
Directions:
Rinse and pat dry shrimp.
Place the shrimp into a large bowl.
Add the lemon juice, parsley, 1 tbsp of olive oil, garlic, lemon pepper, sea salt, and freshly cracked black peppercorns. Toss the shrimp to evening coat with ingredients.
Place a cast iron skillet or non-stick skillet over med-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tbsps of olive oil.When the oil is hot, place the shrimp one by one into the hot oil. Do not pour the shrimp into the skillet; you don't want the liquid, just the seasoned shrimp.
This recipe uses pre-cooked shrimp, so you are just getting the shrimp hot. Remove shrimp and place into a bowl. Set aside.
Serve.
French Buns, sliced and toasted
In a large cast iron skillet over med-high heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Spread butter over each half of the bun. Place the cut side of the bun down into the hot olive oil and toast until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Toppings:
red bell pepper sliced
cucumber sliced
red onion sliced
romaine lettuce thinly sliced into ribbons
jalapenos thinly sliced
sriracha mayo
roasted red pepper bruschetta
Build Sliders:
Place both side of the toasted bun on a plate. Spoon about a tablespoon of roasted red pepper bruschetta onto one-half of a bun, add shrimp, red onion, and romaine ribbons.
On the remaining half of the sliced toasted bun add sliced red pepper, cucumbers, jalapenos, and sriracha mayo.
Bring both sides together and enjoy.
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Haggar for Father's Day
Is the favorite man in your family still wearing that same pair of shapeless khakis purchased years ago? This Father¹s Day, choose a gift that¹s a win-win for both you and dad‹great-looking pants that have him feeling cool and comfortable, with upgraded styles you¹ll love to see him in.
The first thing he¹ll feel when he tries Haggar Clothing Company¹s top-selling pants is soft, high-quality fabric that provides a bit of stretch along with a hidden, flexible waistband and moisture-wicking properties that make these pants the most comfortable choice in his closet. The first thing you¹ll see is a modern, streamlined cut that elevates his look to a whole new level. If he still needs convincing at this point, (and we don¹t think he will) these styles are also machine-washable and require no ironing‹they are a winner right out of the dryer.
· For dads who go from work to the golf course: NEW Cool 18 Pro
pants With an impactful 4-way stretch fabric, hidden expandable waistband, shirt gripper and various color offerings, men love its versatility so much they even wear it to the golf course.
o Available in a wide assortment of colors, available at haggar.com, Amazon.com, Kohl¹s, JCPenney, Belk, Macy¹s and other leading retailers , typically under $40.
· For the traveling dad: Premium No Iron Khaki pants These pants are a class-act right out of the dryer‹no iron needed, and include a hidden- expandable waistband that gives up to 3 inches of comfort. Available in flat front or pleated styles with classic, straight and slim fits in an assortment of colors, these will quickly become dad¹s go-to pant, and are America¹s #1 selling casual pants.
o A retail price typically under $45 through haggar.com, Kohl¹s, JCPenney, Macy¹s, Belk and other leading retailers.
· E-CLO Stria pant for the environmentally-conscious dad: A dressier choice to pair with the In Motion Travel Blazer, Haggar¹s E-CLO Stria dress pant comes in 11 different colors for any time of day. Not to mention, it is America¹s #1 selling dress pant.* A great option to look good, feel good and do good, the pant contains fibers made from recycled plastic bottles and has saved more than 125 million bottles from entering landfills.
o Available colors: Black, medium grey, khaki, navy, brown, taupe, stone, blue, mocha, heather grey and sand.
o MSRP $70.00; typical sales price $35.00.
o Available for purchase at haggar.com, Kohl¹s, JCPenney, Macy¹s, Belk and other leading retailers.
- Add a jacket for dad¹s dapper occasions: Great paired with any Haggar pant, the InMotion Blazer is the ³little black dress² for men: versatile and light-weight with a fabric that gives the freedom and comfort to go anywhere, anytime. Available in black & navy, this wrinkle-free blazer features side vents and shoulder motion panels, and it comes in tailored and slim fits.
o A retail price typically under $90 through haggar.com, Kohl¹s, JCPenney and other leading retailers.
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