Category: Summer 2017

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TV5MONDE Style: Go Behind Scenes of Top Fashion Houses

Makeup, décor and couture lovers gather around as TV5MONDE Style has a powerful lineup of fashion and lifestyle series airing this August. This summer, viewers can tune in for an exclusive tour of the fashion workshops held by Louis Vuitton in Private Tours or explore the legendary Manufacto school founded by The Hermès Foundation in TENDANCE XXI. Full descriptions of these and other programming available this August on TV5MONDE Style, TV5MONDE Cinema on Demand and TiVi5Monde for streaming customers are listed below.

LES ENQUÊTES DE MIRETTE – (Mirette’s Investigations)

(Adventure, 2016. Cartoon Series)

Available Tuesday, August 1st at 8am ET /5am PT

 

A cartoon adventure series following Mirette, a ten year old girl detective with a passion for disappearances, arrests and car chases. Helped by her lazy and ever-hungry red cat Jean-Pat, Mirette travels around the world’s toughest cities in search of mysteries to solve.

 

Visites Privées – (Private Tours)

(Fashion, 2016. TV Series)

Available Thursday, August 3rd at 12:57pm ET / 9:57am PT

 

Hosted by French radio and TV personality Stéphane Bern, this style series takes a look at the couture designs of Jeanne Lanvin, the luxurious decor and accessories of Lalique and the fashion workshops of Louis Vuitton.

 

L’amour en douce – (The Sweet Love)
(Comedy, 1985. Film)

Available Friday, August 4th until Thursday, November 2nd

 

Two-time César award-winning actor Daniel Auteuil stars as Marc Delmas, a successful lawyer who is kicked out of his home after Jeanne, his wife catches him cheating with a number of other women. After their split, Jeanne decides to move in her new romantic fling. Problems begin to occur after Marc moves back in to Jeanne’s home with Samantha, a prostitute who he has just fallen in love with. Comedy also stars César award-winning actress Emmanuelle Béart.

 

TENDANCE XXI

(Fashion, TV Series)

Available Friday, August 18th at 10:52am ET / 7:52am PT

 

A dynamic fashion series going behind the scenes of the world’s top fashion houses, models and luxury brands. This segment highlights the high-end makeup created by Maqpro, the legendary Manufacto school founded by The Hermès Foundation and the Paris Art Design show.

 

Tous les soleils – (All the suns)

(Comedy, 2011. Film)

Available Friday, August 25th until Thursday, November 23rd

 

Golden Globe award-winning actor Stefano Accorsi stars as Alessandro, a single father who divides his time between teaching musicology at the University of Strasbourg, raising Irina, his teenage daughter and taking care of Luigi, his freeloading younger brother. After the death of his wife, Alessandro has struggled to stay involved in Irina’s life as she has transitioned from being a little girl to a beautiful teenager. Life begins to change for their entire family when Alessandro meets the woman of his dreams.

 

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Priyanka Chopra Deconstructed Gray Plaid Suit | Menswear Trend

The weather’s still hot but there’s one trend that’s surpassing the heat. Celebrities are seen out and about wearing a Tailored Gray Plaid Suit.

Priyanka Chopra wore the most daring look with a deconstructed jacket and cutout sleeves. Everyday girls can achieve this style with the Julea Plaid Stretch Wool Blazer or Glen Plaid Blazer.

Take a look at the latest menswear turned feminine trend option below:

 

 

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Celebrate National Lipstick Day with Cargo Cosmetics

Don’t worry about your lipstick wiping off on National Lipstick Day (July 29, 2017) by using Cargo Cosmetics Swimmables Longwear Matte Liquid Lipstick!

 The best-selling lipstick is an ultra-matte liquid mixture that will stay on all day, but will also feel so comfortable on your lips! This lightweight formula will dry fast, leaving a suede like finish without the common drawbacks like flakes or cracks.

If you are looking for a shade to wear during the daytime, check out Cape Town, a nude lipstick with pink undertones that is a best-seller. ($18, CargoCosmetics.com)

For a more adventurous look for a night on the town, try the shade Sorrento, inspired by the Italian seaside town. No matter the occasion, this dark berry colored lipstick, will last throughout the night! ($18, CargoCosmetics.com)

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Summer Travel and Getaway Essentials

The summer months are all about quick weekend getaways, so it’s best to stock up on the perfect travel essentials! Make sure you pack your bags full of Sun Bum and John Frieda and listen to experts like Umbreen Sheikh and Sophia Gushee on how to make the most of you short vacation!

Sun Bum Original Sunscreen 

Bigger isn’t always better, so breeze through security with serious sun protection stowed away in your carry on. Just like the full-sized versions, these cute little sunscreens deliver the same premium, ultra-lightweight formula and irresistible beachy smell.

John Frieda Hot Air Brush

Dry and style your hair in just one step with this multi-tasking hot air brush, newly redesigned with a sleeker, 1” ceramic titanium-coated barrel.
Ask the Experts:
Umbreen Sheikh, Founder of Wink Brow Bar

When grooming at home, it’s alright to tweeze a couple of hairs from the middle of the brow but do not touch any hairs that are in line with the nose. If you take a pen or a stick and put it vertically up against the side of your nose you can see where the brow should start on both sides.

Sophia Gushee, detox and wellness expert and author of A to Z of D-Toxing

•Broad-spectrum, which will guard against both UVA and UVB rays
• Water-resistant
• Safer key ingredients include zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, preferably without nanoparticles. If they are not available, then select avobenzone at 3 percent.
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Boho Beach Hair | Thick Braid Headband

Elevate your summer hair styles with these easy to use braid extensions and accessories from Hairdo! From boho beach hair to an updo for a summer night, there’s sure to be a braid for every look!

Slide on the Hairdo Thick Braid Headband to instantly enhance any hairstyle. Wear it with loose hair or throw it up and POP it on for an elegant, effortless updo ($10; Wigs.com).

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Soft Surroundings Artist Topper | Easy Well-Made Style

Bohemian style is the concept of wearing clothing that’s free with flowing fabrics. It’s the perfect summer option because this style allows one to layer clothing and accessories.

Soft Surroundings is one of my favorite retailers.  The company specializes in soft, luxurious designs.

How does this relate to style bloggers? They have well-made affordable pieces for all age groups.  On-trend shoppers can find a Tie-Dye Jumpsuit while seasoned shoppers can purchase a Terry Pull-Over.

The company collaborated with this post; shipping an Artist Topper.  This versatile piece is lightweight with red tassels and kimono style sleeves.

The topper (in the photo below) was paired with a Felt Hat, Denim Shorts, and Ankle Booties.

Additional style ideas include wearing with High-Waisted Leggings or Jersey Dress. Visit your local Soft Surroundings for more easy, well-made style!

 

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Looking For Florida’s Best, You’ll Find It In Pensacola

The Pensacola Bay Area continues to prove to be a destination vacation through recent accolades. Known most well for its sugar white beaches, voted to the 10 Best Beaches in Florida by Conde Nast to be exact, the coastal city has established itself as an all-encompassing travel and leisure spot for visitors around the country.

Trips to Discover, an online travel publication that reaches over 7 million people, named the area to the 14 Best Day Trips in the Florida Panhandle and to the 12 Best Florida Summer Vacations on a Budget. The Pensacola Bay Area offers a multitude of activities from exploring the Gulf Islands National Seashore and its majestic forts, learning where Don Tristan de Luna landed and established America’s First Settlement over 450 years ago or enjoying the vibrant cultural scene downtown.

The Pensacola Bay area is known for its fresh Gulf Coast seafood, so well-known that Food Networks “Great American Food Truck Race” and host Tyler Florence stopped in to experience it. Business Insider named Taqueria El Asador, a local taco stand, to the 50 best tacos joint in all of America and Southern Living awarded the Flora-Bama the best bar in the entire state of Florida! Speaking of cocktails, locals favorite and owned by one of Visit Pensacola’s celebrity chefs, Skopelos restaurant has been awarded the 2017 Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator magazine!

As Pensacola gears up for the Fall Festival season, it places a significant emphasis on the culinary scene. We encourage foodies to come and experience a vast variety of tastes including gulf coast seafood, Greek, American street food and so much more. Festival season is the prime time to plan a vacation to the area as the official tourism season has come to a close, rates have declined and the weather is mild. You can easily say this is a locals favorite time of year!

Only in your state again named The National Naval Aviation Museum to the Best Free Activities in Florida and the Historic PensacolaVillage to the 13 Unforgettable Tours in Florida. With over 450 years of rich history, Historic Pensacola is a living laboratory that guides guests through 28 properties that have been fully restored. The village is fully operable and includes daily colonial living history demonstrations. The National Naval Aviation Museum is the world’s largest Naval Aviation museum and features more than 150 restored aircraft’s representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Aviation. Spanning 37-acres of ground space and 350,000 square feet of exhibit, the museum is open daily and offers free admission.

The US Navy Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow is currently in the running for USA Today’s Reader’s Choice award for top 10 Best Airshows. Be a part of our next accolade by voting daily, visit http://ow.ly/WNWj30dmkEa.

For more information about Visit Pensacola, call 1-800-874-1234 (toll-free) or go to http://ow.ly/Rga530dxikW.

About Visit Pensacola

Visit Pensacola leads the effort of economic development through tourism in Escambia County. Comprised of over 200-member businesses, VisitPensacola’s mission is to position the Pensacola Bay Area as a premier year-round travel destination through tourism marketing, communications, meetings and conventions, reunions and group tour initiatives. For more information about Visit Pensacola, call 1-800-874-1234 (toll-free) or go to VisitPensacola.com.

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Time-Saving Items: Do Less and Achieve More

We’ve all had days where we feel a little rushed and can’t be bothered with things like putting makeup on, eating a healthy meal, or that re-decorating you’ve been putting off.

Make all those to-do’s easier with these time-saving items:

 

Mixed Chicks 2-in-1 Co Wash: Adapting to weather changes is a core part of day-to-day life. As we prep to put our swimsuits on to soak in the golden haze of summer, we also must adjust our hair care techniques to beat the heat. With the Mixed Chicks Co-Wash, keep summer living easy with this all in one product for cleaning, detangling and hydrating!

• Features: o Hydrates, removes impurities, detangles o Creamy, no lather cleanser o Revitalizing shampoo alternative o Uses jojoba and castor oils to restore strength and flexibility o 8 oz/ 236 ml

Picture Keeper: Picture Keeper Connect — the best device to store all of your pictures on! If you are switching to a new phone, running out of storage, or just wanting to secure important photos, this safeguard system offers a simple photo backup solution for all devices – smartphones, tablets and computers. Protect your memories quickly with the ability to choose the storage capacity that best fits your needs! Picture Keeper Connect works anywhere, anytime – no wifi needed!

 

Tempaper: Decorate your space quickly with the self-adhesive, easily removable wallpaper from Tempaper! Also great for DIY projects, touch up your walls, dressers, cabinets, bookshelves and more. Tempaper is FDA approved, made lead-free, phthalate-free, VOC-free and has been made to be the apparent solution to many design problems while also being a fun alternative to decorating surfaces. You can choose from a wide variety of colors and designs, as well as you creating your own design to truly fit your home’s ambiance.

FACE Atelier’s Ultra Skin: Meet FACE Atelier’s Ultra Skin – the ultimate lightweight foundation! Its silicone-based formula perfects the skin with a long-lasting satin finish with light to medium buildable coverage. The creamy, soufflé-like texture produces an airbrush-like result and is perfect if you want a foundation that can be applied like a moisturizer without compromising performance. No blender, brush or sponge needed. Easily apply with fingers! Ultra Skin’s 11 shades cover the lightest to richest complexions and are color-matched to award-winning Ultra Foundation. No primer needed!

 

Perfect Shaker: No time for a gourmet meal? Whip up a quick and healthy shake in a Perfect Shaker! The superhero-themed cups have powerful perks like a stay-open flip cap, screw-on lid and extra wide mouthpiece. Perfect Shaker’s Marvel and DC Shaker can take you to the next level. Train like a Hero!

 

 

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Celebrity Style Breakdown: Laila Ali High-Waisted Trousers

Laila Ali was seen on the red carpet wearing a simple, chic outfit.  Oftentimes, in the everyday world we seek to look polished but struggle with coordinating pieces.

Featured Photo from PeopleStyle.com

Her look for the T.J. Maxx, Maxx You Project Workshop can be achieved.  Laila has on a white sleeveless blouse, high-waisted pink trousers, and wrap-around belt.

She also selected neutral accessories for the shoes, earrings, and bracelet.

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What I Wore: African Print Midi Flare Skirt and Accessories

I have not moved beyond the excitement centered around Essence Fest 2017.  The iconic “party with a purpose” is a must-attend experience!

When packing for such an event there are a few rules to consider.  Always plan for the weather in that region and review the itinerary in terms of walking.

I couldn’t cover the festival without packing my favorite African-Print (Ankara) midi skirt. Several people stopped and inquired about this particular piece. Here’s the secret:  it was purchased at a flea market in Alabama.

The style photo was taken in the New Orleans, Central Business District. Against my better judgement, I stood in the middle of street traffic to capture a decent shot.

Was this a little scary?  The answer is yes.  Was this mind-blowing?  The answer is definitely a strong yes!