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Beige is a limited edition, so get yours before they’re all gone. We found ours at www.chanel.com. 

Beach is a blend of sand jasmine, sea spray and mandarin. Brown herself says of the scent, “this instantly takes me to the beach – my favorite place.” I love that is light and delicate, but you can still smell it without being overpowered. There is something about it that reminds me of being slathered in Coppertone by my mom before I hopped into a pool on a summer day filled with friends, popsicles and no homework. And I get to relive that for a moment each time I spray this on. The scent is also available in a body scrub, lotion and shower gel, and I can’t lie… I’m planning to complete the entire collection. The list of Bobbi Brown celebs is endless. Flawless Hollywood beauties Olivia Palermo, Gwyneth Paltrow and Rachel Bilson are among them.

I love my crop tops and wear them everywhere – and there are so many to choose from.  You can go with bright hues, your favorite character, floral print, you name it, the print you want is ready and available for you to wear it, crop top style.  Not to mention with all the different styles there are different price ranges that we all LOVE.

You can go with the  Cropped Knit Top at Forever 21 which would be perfect to throw over a bikini top, for example the Lanvin Rhinestone Print Two Piece Bikini or we love the look of a Lace Crop Top too.

You can coordinate your crop top with a pair of J Brand ‘Janey’ Slim Bootcut Jeans for a dinner date or a night out in the town or a pair of Current Elliott Boyfriend denim shorts for a beach day or event night wear it with a big pouffy skirt!

Whichever style or brand you choose you will be ready to crop it up alongside your favorite fashionistas.

It’s a last minute trip. You barely have enough time to pack let alone any extra time for a quick tan. It’s your first trip of the summer, and the last thing your want to do is look like Casper strolling on the beach in your new super cute bikini. We’ve got a great solution, Tan Airbrush in a Can by Model Co.

3 easy steps to follow:

1. Cleanse and exfoliate skin prior to use. Applying tan within 30 minutes after showering.

2. Shake the can really well.

3. Hold 40 cm away from face and body, spray evenly. Allow 10 minutes to dry before dressing and 4 hours before washing.

Celeb fans of the spray tan – Giuliana Rancic, the Kardashians (including Rob) and Jessica Simpson. It’s the perfect way to get a healthy glow without the damage of the harmful UV rays. Now you can do it on the go, Model Co. Tan Airbrush in a Can. Grab a can, spray and go!

]]> http://celebfaves.com/beauty-faves/tan-in-a-can/feed 0 http://celebfaves.com/beauty-faves/coo-coo-for-coconut http://celebfaves.com/beauty-faves/coo-coo-for-coconut#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:35 +0000 Becky http://celebfaves.com/?p=8045 Read More »]]> When I smell or taste coconut, it signals summer! But did you know that pure coconut oil can be one of the greatest tools in your beauty arsenal? Gwyneth Paltrow and Zoe Kravitz have been singing the praises of this magic oil, and for less than $12 you can too – and trust us, you’ll love it!

Coconut oil is completely organic, pure and chocked full of wellness properties. We love Nutiva Coconut Oil, available in a variety of sizes – I keep one in the shower to use with my loofah. It offers a slew of beauty uses, and it is also a great cooking oil substitute. But our fave is as a body moisturizer, face and eye cream. I also use it in lieu of shaving cream (silky smooth legs that smell amazing!) and for deep hair conditioning treatments.

Want more ways to use this miracle product? We found this great list on Health Impact News – 80 ways to use it!

Personal Hygiene/Body

• 1. Moisturizer – simply scoop some out of the jar and apply all over your body, including neck and face.
• 2. Eye cream – apply under the eyes to reduce puffiness, bags, and wrinkles. Use on the lids in the evening.
• 3. Preshave – coconut oil will prep skin for the pending damage caused by shaving.
• 4. Aftershave – coconut oil will help heal your skin after shaving without clogging pores.
• 5. Deodorant – coconut oil alone can be used as a deodorant, but even more effective in combination with cornstarch/arrowroot powder and baking soda!
• 6. Hair Conditioner/Deep Treatment – use as a leave in hair conditioner by applying a teaspoon of coconut oil to your ends and then running your fingers through your hair to distribute the rest! For a deeper treatment, rub in a tablespoon of coconut oil onto your dry scalp and gently work through to the ends. Put a shower cap on to prevent transfer onto bed linens and leave on overnight.
• 7. Hair Gel/Defrizzer – rub a little between your palms and either scrunch into hair (for curly hair) or finger comb in through from scalp to ends (for wavy/straight hair).
• 8. Toothpaste – there are numerous recipes out there but I just mix coconut oil and baking soda and dab a little of the mix on my toothbrush.
• 9. Make up remover – use a cotton swab and a dab of coconut oil and you would be amazed at how well it works!
• 10. Chapstick – just rub a little into lips and it not only acts as a softening agent but it also has an SPF of about 4 so you get a little protection!
• 11. Massage Oil – pretty simple; grab some and rub!
• 12. Lubricant – it is an all natural, perfectly safe personal lubricant. Not compatible with latex!
• 13. Sunscreen – see my post on natural sunscreen for more detailed information.
• 14. Stretch Mark Cream – coconut oil is great at nourishing damaged skin. It may not be the magic stretch mark cure but it will help.
• 15. Nipple Cream – works great to nourish cracked, sore, or dry nipples. Apply to a cotton ball and leave on your nipples between feedings.
• 16. Diaper salve – very comforting on a rashy bum with no harsh chemicals. Also safe for cloth diapers.
• 17. Cradle cap – having issues with dry skin on your baby’s scalp? Coconut oil will not only nourish your baby’s skin, it also helps eliminate cradle cap. Just rub a teaspoon onto scalp daily.
• 18. Body scrub – mix coconut oil and sugar together and rub all over! Rinse off and your skin will be super soft! You can add in essential oils if you would like a specific smell.
• 19. Healing – when applied on scrapes and cuts, coconut oil forms a thin, chemical layer which protects the wound from outside dust, bacteria and virus. Coconut oil speeds up the healing process of bruises by repairing damaged tissues. Plus, it smells a heck-of-a-lot better than anything from the pharmacy.
• 20. Bug Bites – when applied directly to a bug bite, coconut oil can stop the itching and burning sensation as well as hasten the healing process.
• 21. Skin problems – coconut oil relieves skin problems such as psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema.
• 22. Swimmers Ear – mix garlic oil and coconut oil and put a few drops in affected ear for about 10 minutes. Do this 2-3 times a day and it usually works within one or two days.

 General Health and Wellness

• 23. Stress Relief – relieve mental fatigue by applying coconut oil to the head in a circular, massaging motion. The natural aroma of coconuts is extremely soothing thus helping to lower your stress level.
• 24. Digestion – the saturated fats in coconut oil have anti-bacterial properties that help control, parasites, and fungi that cause indigestion and other digestion related problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. The fat in coconut oil also aids in the absorption of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, making you healthier all around.
• 25. Fitness – coconut oil has been proven to stimulate your metabolism, improve thyroid function, and escalate energy levels, all of which help decrease your unwanted fat, while increasing muscle.
• 26. Nose bleeds – coconut oil can prevent nose bleeding that is caused by sensitivity to weather such as extreme hotness and extreme coldness. This condition happens when the nasal passages become dry because of cold or dry air resulting to burns and cracks in the mucus membranes so bleeding happens. To prevent this just put coconut oil in you nostrils. Coat your finger with coconut oil and then lie down and coat your finger inside your nose. Doing this will strengthen and protect the capillaries in the nasal passages. A Vitamin C supplement will also help prevent nose bleeding.
• 27. For breastfeeding moms, consuming 3 ½ tablespoons of coconut oil daily will enrich your milk supply.
• 28. Helps with weight loss & controlling cravings.
• 29. Helps keep blood sugar levels stable and/or helps with cravings in those with diabetes.

Health Problems (that coconut oil is known for aiding, relieving, or even curing when taken internally) 

• 30. Eczema – in addition to taking it internally, many have success applying it externally, some don’t
• 31. Skin problems
• 32. Toenail fungus
• 33. Hot flashes
• 34. Bleeding hemorrhoids (can also be applied externally twice a day)
• 35. HIV
• 36. Head lice
• 37. Improvements in menstruation regarding pain/cramps and heavy blood flow
• 38. Migraines (with regular use)
• 39. Mononucleosis
• 40. Parasites
• 41. Thrush
• 42. Relieve gallbladder pain
• 43. Has helped some people improve symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland, results have shown subsequent thyroid blood tests becoming normal
• 44. Energy boost
• 45. Flaky, dry skin
• 46. May relieve acid reflux and indigestion when taken with each meal
• 47. Adrenal fatigue
• 48. Alzheimers
• 49. H. pylori
• 50. Candida albicans
• 51. Asthma, even in children
• 52. Autism
• 53. Cholesterol – improves HDL (‘good’ cholesterol) to HDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) ratio in people with high cholesterol
• 54. Chronic fatigue
• 55. Circulation/feeling cold all the time
• 56. Stronger immune system
• 57. Mental Clarity
• 58. Depression
• 59. Helps with inflammation in Crohns

Health Problems (that coconut oil is known for aiding, relieving, or even curing when applied topically)

• 60. Athletes foot
• 61. Back pain/sore muscles
• 62. Canker sores
• 63. Acne
• 64. Cellulite
• 65. Herpes (applied topically and taken internally)
• 66. Genital warts (through topical application over 6 weeks, and coconut oil enemas twice a day depending on the location of the warts)
• 67. Circumcision healing – although I am personally against circumcision, I have read that coconut oil is a really great healer for this.

Cooking

•  68. Use 1 cup to 1 cup ratio when replacing other oils/butter in recipes with coconut oil.
• 69. Replacement for butter/lard/Crisco/PAM in it’s solid form – greasing pans, pie crusts, etc.
• 70. Replacement for various oils in liquid form – baking, cooking, sautéing, etc.
• 71. Nutritional supplement – melt and add to smoothies.
• Other Uses
• 72. Insect repellent – mix coconut oil with peppermint oil extract and rub it all over exposed skin. Keeps insects off better than anything with Deet! Tons safer too.
• 73. Great for dogs and cats for general wellness. Just add a teaspoon to their water bowl daily.
• 74. Goo Gone – just mix equal parts coconut oil and baking soda into a paste. Apply to the “sticky” area and let it set for a minute. Then scrub off with an old toothbrush or the scrubby side of a sponge.
• 75. Chewing Gum in Hair Remover – just rub some coconut oil over the stuck chewing gum, leave in for about 30 minutes, then roll the gum between your fingertip. Voila! It’s out!
• 76. Polish Furniture – coconut oil with a little bit of lemon juice to polish wood furniture. However, I recommend you test it first on a very small, unobtrusive part of your furniture to make sure it works the way you’d like.
• 77. Polishing Bronze – all you have to do is rub a little oil into a cotton towel and then wipe down the statue. It cleans and helps deepen the color of your bronze.
• 78. Seasoning animal hide drums
• 79. Seasoning cookware
• 80. Moisturizing and cleaning leather products

This year Nabisco and Lily Pulitzer are supporting Operation Smile by making a donation and by including information about the charity on each special edition animal cracker box.

Operation Smile is an international children’s medical charity that offers healthcare evaluations and free surgeries for children and young adults born with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities, as well as, patients suffering from burns.

Show your support, we did! We purchased our Special Edition Crackers at our local Target store!

After pondering on this thought, I found myself getting dressed, looking into the closet mirrors and wishing my Hanky Panky thong could be my bikini bottom.

Hanky Panky thongs fit like a glove and sit perfectly. They don’t slouch or bunch, and seriously are the most comfortable pair of undies I own!

Minus the thong part, definitely wanting a little more bum coverage, I think the perfect bikini bottom would have to have a lace waist.  SO, if I could design the perfect bikini for me, and all the other girls out there who think the way I do, it would be a pair of bottoms that sit low, but stay on; one that doesn’t sag from behind, and doesn’t dig into my sides.

Ladies, we are in luck. The geniuses at Beach Bunny Swimwear are on it! Their Lady Lace line is amaze!

Model Kate Upton wears them often and is seen here wearing my personal fave, the Born with Stripes Bikini in Navy , gracing the pages of  the coveted Sports Illustrated Swim Suit Edition.

Thanks Beach Bunny Swimwear, you’ve helped us feel like real life Beach Bunnies! LOVE.

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