Month: March 2017

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Shrimp & Grits Co. | The Story Behind the Southern Fashion Company

Jacob Adams is the owner and founder of Shrimp & Grits Co. which is a self-proclaimed southern fashion company. The brand’s selection of men and women’s clothing includes tees, polos, hats, and other high quality, comfortable clothes. Adams explains that the company is inspired by quality, comfort, fun, and southern culture with their apparel in stores in Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

Adams describes why he thinks people have been drawn to his brand since he launched in 2015 saying, “Just like anyone else, I always loved being on vacation and I thought how can I be just as comfortable at home? By providing leisurely clothes made of high quality material that look great, Shrimp&Grits is able to offer a relaxed vibe all year long.”

It’s a simple story, but it’s one that has resonated quickly with shoppers. The company saw significant growth in 2016 and expects even bigger numbers in 2017.

According to Jacob Adams:

  • Shrimp&Grits will continue to provide updates to their growing selection of apparel at https://www.shrimpandgritsco.com/
  • The clothing at Shrimp&Grits can be dressed up or dressed down, which is perfect for the person looking for fashionable flexibility.
  • The story of his company is proof positive that people who share the same passions will always come together to support one another and their business.
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Fashionable Inspirational T-Shirts: Share Your Beliefts

In a world filled with so many images and opinions, positive inspiration is all around us. There are simple ways to seek motivation; one unique way to feel inspired is with the use of fashion.

Crazy Cool Threads has created a collection of faith-based T-Shirts.  The term “cool threads” embodies the company, having inspirational/faith-based slogans printed on the front.

Taking a #StyleSelfie

The unisex shirts are super-soft and range in sizes extra-small to extra-large.  I was happy to receive my Forgiven Shirt.  On Sunday afternoons (or #SelfcareSunday) I like to wear inspirational t-shirts; serving as a voice to those around me.

Also, Crazy Cool Threads showcases style options on the website, dressing the t-shirts with a hat or statement necklace. Tell us, how do you seek to inspire (or share your beliefs) with those around you?

About Crazy Cool Threads:

We are a Faith based company that has set out to design on-trend quality Christ centered clothing to reach and influence people.

Share your faith without sacrificing style in the cute creations from Crazy Cool Threads. With a wide range of fun, faithful favorites, this company showcases inspirational clothing to fit your style and faith in Jesus with adorable twists on traditional sayings. Whether you’re feelin’ funky in the “Jesus Vibes” tee or you rock a classic “Keep the Faith” shirt, these soft, sophisticated shirts will be the perfect addition to any Easter basket!

Forgiven Tee: All your sins will be forgiven with this gentle gear from Crazy Cool Threads. Sit back and relax after church in this white tee with a vintage charcoal design.

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Always Wear These Things To Look Amazing

Do you ever feel like your outfits are lacking something? Perhaps you want to make sure you look polished all the time. There are a few things you can do to make sure you look amazing. It’s nothing new or spectacular.

Featured Photo from Elle.com

Sunglasses

Sunglasses aren’t just for the summer months and can be worn year round. They don’t just protect your eyes and skin, they also make you look sophisticated and help your outfit to look as polished. You don’t need an expensive pair, as long as they suit your face shape and style. You can find square, round, and even heart shaped lenses.

Quality Shoes

Some people say the first thing they look at is a person’s shoe. You don’t need to go out and buy a wardrobe full of Kurt Geiger heels, but you should definitely make sure your shoes look good and are high quality. It’s always worth spending a little more money than buying cheap shoes.

A Good Handbag

Finally, a good handbag will finish your total look. With sunglasses, shoes, and a nice handbag, every outfit can look amazing. Try this technique with a simple pair of jeans and T-shirt; you won’t believe the difference it can make. Find your perfect handbag shape with the info graphic below!

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Travel Beauty Essentials – Pack Up and GET Away

It’s not summer yet, but when it comes, we know you’re going to want to get outta town! When you’re getting ready to hop on a plane or pack that car tight for a road trip with your besties, make sure you’re prepared with the best beauty essentials.

Tiny enough to fit in any bag, these lightweight products are perfect for any beauty-obsessed person. From mini hair tools to “on-the-go” fast fixes, these products are so convenient and make summer packing a breeze. Don’t be fooled by their itsy bitsy packaging, these beauty must-haves are powerful enough to give you beautiful skin and hair for any photo-worthy occasion this summer. Summertime livin’ just got a little bit easier.

La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water ($9.99, CVS, Target, LaRoche-Posay.us): Perfect for refreshing your face while in flight! This Spring Water is formulated with selenium that helps to soothe and protect skin. The water incorporates anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anti-free radical, soothing and protective properties to help treat certain skin conditions.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios ($19.99-$42.50, CVS, Target, LaRoche-Posay.us): Clear Skin Dry Touch, a 100% oil-free formula, dry touch texture formula won’t clog pores or cause breakouts. My UV Patch (Available as a gift with an Anthelios purchase on LaRoche-Posay.us & Amazon): Water & sweat-resistant transparent adhesive tracks sun exposure and provides a personalized report. Can be used up to three days during all outdoor activities. La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios Dermo Kids: Introducing the first kid’s sunscreen in the US from La Roche-Posay! A safe and gentle (dermatologist, pediatrician, and allergy tested) broad spectrum sunscreen that is lightweight, with a comforting texture, free of fragrance, parabens, oxybenzone and Retinyl Palmitate.

Infusium Repair + Renew Leave In Treatment  ($6.97-8.49, Walmart, Target, Walgreens): Perfect for protecting your hair from the sun, the salt water and the chlorine, this leave-in treatment is infused with Argan oil and keratin to help build strength, elasticity and smoothness.

 

Bed Head Mini Ceramic Straighteners ($19.99, Ulta): 1/2″ or 1” straighteners perfect for small touch-ups, including bangs, roots and ends.

 

Revlon XL & Extra Thick Elastics (16 count/$3.49, Walmart): Ideal for full hair, these elastics will provide strong, comfortable hold without crimping or causing damage – because who wants to get their hair wet right before dinner seaside anyways, right?

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Ethnic Design Sleeveless Party Dress from AMI Clubwear

AMI Clubwear shipped a Sleeveless Party Dress and I had a variety of choices for this subtle look.

The ethnic design (and length) was perfect for my frame.  I also styled the dress with a mirror belt and mauve toned pumps.

In addition, wearing the right belt can be an asset to any appearance.  This small accessory defines the waist and hide imperfections.

Click here to purchase:  Navy Mauve Ethnic V-Cut Sleeveless Knee Length Party Dress

 

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Spring Style: Update Your Wardrobe on a Budget

With warmer weather on the way, it’s time to ditch the boots and coats; bring back day dresses, cute cardigans and sandals! The turn of the season is always exciting for fashion lovers, although constantly updating your wardrobe doesn’t come cheap. However there’s a way you can look great every day without having to buy excessive clothing items and spending a whole lot of money- and that’s with a capsule wardrobe. Here you have a limited amount of pieces but which all work together and can be mixed, matched and worn in different ways. That way you don’t feel like you’re always in the same thing. Here’s how you can go about it.

Featured Photo from Nordstrom Rack

Staple Pieces

Staple pieces are your main items of clothing. For spring this could be a couple of day dresses, some light tops, some jeans, skirts and shorts. If you pick a color scheme and stick with it, for example, pastels each item will work with everything else. Alternatively, you could go with neutrals and add color to each outfit with accessories.

Jackets

Bear in mind for spring that while the sun has finally made an appearance, it can still be quite chilly on some days. Light jackets and cardigans are needed, so you don’t end up freezing half way through the day! Choose colors that go with your staple items, or again go with a neutral like white or gray, which will go with anything. Jackets can be worn for most of the year so it might be worth spending a bit more money on. Here are 50 brilliant fashion hacks that’ll save you a ton of money, a resource you could check out if you’re shopping on budget.  It’s useful to know when to splurge and when to save when it comes to buying clothing.

Footwear

You’ll no longer need your Uggs when the spring comes back around, but it’s not quite flip-flop weather in the spring either. Some cute sandals or ballet pumps are perfect for the daytime. A pair of flat boots would work well too. Team up with a day dress, tights, boots and jacket for a chilly spring daytime look.

Accessories

Accessories are so important, especially when it comes to capsule wardrobes. When you’re not wearing lots of clothing items, accessories can dress each outfit up or down and make it look different every time. Some statement necklaces in spring colors, some scarves, sunglasses, and handbags are key accessories. A plain swing dress (for example) could be worn with a necklace and heels for the evening. The perfect way to switch things up is to wear a cardigan, flats and scarf.

Makeup

Finally, it’s not just your wardrobe you need to update for spring, but your makeup bag too! Choose lighter base products and foundations, and bronzy peach tones to warm up your complexion with blush and bronzer. Peach, coral, and light pink lipstick shades work well, although make sure you keep your skin tone in mind. Deciding whether you have cool or warm undertones is the first step, then choose lip shades with complementing undertone colors.

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Classic White Wines and Seafood Pairings

Warm weather will be here before we know it! With this in mind, we thought we would whet your appetite with some classic white wines and delicious seafood dishes to match.

Featured Photo from Tripadvisor.com

  • Don Olegario Albariño 2015 (SRP $19.99) pronounced “Alvarinho,”  is 100 percent Albariño grapes, a light, elegant varietal with great acidity. The grapes are beautifully aromatic, with white pear, apple and floral undertones. It is late ripening grape that grows in moderately cool to warm climates.  The Bodega Don Olegario Albariño is medium-bodied that shows opulent, powerful aromas and flavors of citrus and flowers, with tropical notes.

o   With the versatility to pair with a wide range of dishes, Albariño is the perfect match. The classic pairing is with various seafood (due to its origin), Albariño’s crisp, clean flavors compliment sushi perfectly, which is commonly known to be difficult to pair with wine.

  • Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (SRP $21.99) is produced in Martinborough Zealand, the higher-elevation of Te Muna Road Vineyard is harvested about a week later than other sites, resulting in grapes with terrific freshness and acidity. The vineyard’s lower terrace has stony soils with limestone, excellent for Sauvignon Blanc. White wines from this vineyard show a distinctive fine, subtle and elegant texture. This pale lemon straw colored wine has complex aromatics of white peach, lime, lemon blossom and Thai basil. The palate is refreshing with nectarine and citrus notes that carry long across the palate to a refined, chalky-dry finish.

o   This New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc would pair nicely with citrus dressing or garlic marinated oysters, scallops, crab, clams, or lobster. The flavors will be a crowd pleaser as well as make the flavors of the wine stand out.

  • Fernando Pighin & Figli Pinot Grigio Friuli Grave 2016 (SRP $17.99) is produced in the Friuli region of Italy. Known for its advanced technology in wine making Fernando Pighin Pinot Grigio Friuli Grave shows slightly candied aromas with notes of banana and pear on the nose and palate, with bright acidity and medium body. It is crafted without oak contact or malolactic fermentation in order to retain the grape’s freshness, minerality and bright acidity.

o   This is considered to be the classic “fish” wine. It pairs well with fried or grilled fish, crab or shrimp salads along with light pasta dishes.

  • Maison Louis Jadot Mâcon-Villages 2015 (SRP $14.99) is the classic expression of a Chardonnay from Burgundy. Produced from the famous Maison Louis Jadot, this wine embodies traditional style and quality. The wine shows bright white flower, apple and citrus aromas and bracing, fresh, clean fruit on the palate, with mineral notes.

o   It pairs well with shellfish, grilled firm-fleshed fish such as swordfish accompanied by luscious salads.

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Lifestyle Makeover from Tenley Molzahn and Emily Potter

Meet Tenley Molzahn and Emily Potter the “IT” girls who created the DIY Cleanse. Does the word cleanse conjure up a week of fasting, hangry, deprivation and lusting for real food only to come off the cleanse and gorge your way back to a full stomach? These are the exact reason Moshahn and Potter created their famous DIY Cleanse to help people “cleanse” not only bad food habits but to disrupt unhealthy lifestyle choices to deliver a lifestyle makeover that anybody, in any phase of life can incorporate into their daily lives.

Join Tenley Molzahn, who you may recognize from The Bachelor, and her partner Emily Potter beachside, at the casually elegant AAA Five Diamond, Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point California. Wellness retreat participants will come-away with a personalized lifestyle blueprint with insight as to what foods are right for them, how to design a more balanced life and create the energy you need to power through the days when you need it most. Plus, Molzahn and Potter will freely share their DIY Cleanse program, including recipes and follow-up menus that make this cleanse one of the most popular in the U.S. and beyond. One of the most important aspects of the retreat is the one-on-one time guests will have with Molzahn and Potter – priceless!

The retreat is scheduled for April 29 – May 2 starting at $2,845 for single occupancy or $2,445 for shared occupancy, airfare is a separate charge and is easily managed by the concierge team at Retreats Unlimited. Guests may also appreciate the sumptuous onsite resort amenities to include Aveo Table + Bar, a culinary triumph of Mediterranean cuisine wrapped in a beachfront ambiance. Indulge in the renowned Miraval Life in Balance Spa, or a quick trip to the Drybar for a perfect blowout, after all, you’ll be feeling better so why not look your very best?                         

Retreats Unlimited is happy to make both airfare and guest reservations via their one-stop shopping concierge who will have you looking forward to your wellness experience as not a detail is overlooked. Visit Retreats Unlimited or join their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds.

About The Girls:

Tenley Molzhan: I thought The Bachelor was the highlight of my career, only to discover the one-on-one coaching I provide for clients as a health coach that bring them to life and delivers an enjoyment beyond their wildest dreams is a passion that surpasses all else. Molzahn is also the founder of Sweet and Free Life and co-founder of the DIY Cleanse.

Emily Potter: 2005 graduated from the University of Idaho with a B.S in Psychology and then went on to study nutrition through the Natural Healing Institute and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Emily has experience in running wellness retreats and has created various programs in the health and wellness field, specializing in detoxification.  Emily has a B.S. in Psychology, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and is passionate about holistic wellness.  She is a mom of two and lives with her  husband in Idaho.

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Revitalize & Refresh – Cascade Ice Water

The best way to stay on track with a diet plan is to find healthy food & beverages that also taste great. And that’s where Cascade Ice Water comes in! It’s a ZERO-calorie beverage that’s also free of sugar, gluten, sodium and carbohydrates – and quite delicious too! With 21 different flavors to choose from, you can enjoy a new one each day and never get bored.

Energize your family with our Grapefruit Sparkler! Per serving, mix 6oz of Cascade Ice zero-calorie Pink Grapefruit with 3oz of club soda. Squeeze in some lime wedges for a zesty twist! Garnish with small grapefruit wedges and you’re ready to serve!

To incorporate more fruit into your diet, try a Berry Pomegranate Cooler. Start with a cup of fresh strawberries, 1/2 cup of ice cubes and 5oz of Cascade Ice zero-calorie Cranberry Pomegranate. Blend all the ingredients together and garnish with a couple of pomegranate seeds.