Pretty in Pink

Pink to me is such a feminine color to wear. It's soft and it's beautiful. But like peach, comes in many different shades of pretty. When I put on a hot pink shirt, I feel bold, but still very lady-like. As women we're lucky that we can wear pink. Not that men can't wear hot pink, but we all know that they have to be extremely secure in their manhood to make it work. But as ladies we can rock the pink all summer long. Lucky for us, our pink palette has a much wider selection. Here's one way to be pretty in pink at work...try this wrinkle free fitted sateen shirt from Banana Republic. Since you saved yourself some time because you didn't have to iron your shirt, you can spend that extra time parading your hot little pink-wearing self around the office.

Here's one hot little pink sleeveless luxe tank you could've worn under your business suit, but once you leave that power meeting and head out to a more casual event, keep the tank and dress it down with your favorite pair of blue jeans, or skirt....ahhh....so pretty in pink!

For the softer side of you, how about these delicate, sweet, flowing tops from Banana Republic and Nordstrom. This dainty shade will leave everyone absolutely enchanted.

Since we're talking pink, roses came to mind. Pink is a color that can bloom both in your garden and on your lips. It can have your man doing a double take since your lips will be looking so luscious. And since he'll be staring at you, this time he won't get in trouble! Smashbox carries a dazzling pink lipstick called fun and flirty, sure to get any man's attention. Your lips will look fresh and totally kissable.

Your pink dinner selection can be guava. This delicious, exotic fruit is as nutritious as it is gorgeous. Guava is rich in Vitamins A, C, and B3, not mention potassium, and many more vitamins and minerals. But when you take a bite of this mouth-watering fruit, one thing that'll stand out is the texture from the seeds. The guava's seeds and leaves are just as healthy as the fruit itself. The seeds hold beneficial polyunsaturated fatty acids. These are good fats, ladies, that flatter your hips! And we all know from Shakira that the hips don't lie, honey. Guava leaves are rich sources of astringent which help tighten your skin by dissolving oil in it. So guava is the perfect complement to being pretty in pink this summer. Remember, beauty within and out and of course, with Palette 2 Palate color is in all year 'round!

Peach Passion

I see a palette of beautiful, vibrant colors as I walk down the produce aisle, but today the peaches catch my eye. As I pick up the soft, gorgeous fruit, I feel a summer breeze blow through my hair. Then suddenly I'm walking along the beach on a far away, tropical island. When darkness falls, I'm wearing this sultry peach dress from BCBG, ready to explore the island nightlife.

As long as we're imagining things, an extremely muscular handsome man walks around the corner, and asks to buy me a fuity, peach drink, and of course I say, "Yeah! Peach Martini please. It'll match my dress."

Back down here on earth, in the produce aisle, I choose a succulent peach to grace my lunch during a break from work. Speaking of work, Peach is such a great color because it's broad palette goes from bold and bright, to softer shades. Here's a great example: a peach v-neck, textured sweater I found at xoxo that can showcase your softer side during the day, but still display your passion for making a colorful summer statement.

Peach is also a great color for makeup from lips to eyes that can give you a summery shimmer. No matter your skin tone, there's plenty of shades of peach eye shadow you can choose from. Day to night, you can highlight your eyes with the many peachy shades. The tropical tones will bring out a burst of energy from behind your eyes, and warm your complexion. Take a look at the Sephora collection and decide a palette for your special eyes including tropical shades like Hawaiian Beach, Lucky Penny and Shimmering Sunset.

Since you, my dear fashionista, have now learned to wear what you eat, if you're wearing peach, then you're eating what else, but peaches? My passion overflows for peaches for many reasons. Nutritionistas like me consider them a super food because they're packed full of Vitamin A, which you learned in my Orange Crush post, is dynamite for your skin and eyes. So of course you want to keep your eyes healthy so that you can work them eye shadows all summer long! Peaches are filled with carotenoids which are pigments that actually turn into Vitamin A, that can help keep you from blindness as you get older. Not that you would ever let your age show, honey, oh, no.

Ok, that's it for now. Don't forget with Palette 2 Palate color is in all year 'round.

Stripe Salute

I'm always inspired when I look at the American Flag. This Independence Day I want to celebrate Old Glory by helping you work the stripes. No matter where you shop this 4th of July, you're bound to find some striped fashion pieces that will work for you. I found these assorted striped ensembles at Forever 21, Gap, and JC Penney. Now, don't worry, you stripe haters, I haven't lost my fashion sense. There are all kinds of stripes that can work for your body type...yes, yours! I hear from so many of you, that wearing stripes makes you look heavier, but just like body types, stripes also come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. From thick to thin and everything in between. So if you're feeling self-conscious, you can still get away with the stripes, just mix and match them with a little denim jacket or a blazer. This gives the stripes a little twist. If you feel the stripes still aren't working for you, you can stripe it up through your accessories. Here's a great blue and white striped printed canvas shopper handbag from DKNY and a red and white striped Juicy Couture woven hat from Nordstrom. These amazing accessories can give you that festive look. You can spice up a plain white t-shirt or tank top with a striped accessory to add a little patriotic flair.

You know me by now. I just can't get enough of the accessories...so don't let the fireworks be the only things sparkling this 4th. Add some bling to your body. How about a couple of Kate Spade rings? Be the belle of the ball with this crystal ring or let your friends decide which sparkles more...the fireworks or this mushroom ring. If the ring is not yo' thing, try sending a flare of your own into the midnight sky with this Juicy Couture midnight swag stone pyramid cuff bracelet. You can find these awe-inspiring little fashion fireworks at Nordstrom.

Since your clothes will be giving off so much heat, cool down with some H2o. The health-conscious fashionista will already be drinking the recommended 8 or 9 cups of water every day. Now, every diva's different. Some of us are more active than others. Either way, water is a must. Water makes up 60% of your body weight. It flushes toxins out of vital organs and provides a healthy environment for the ears, nose, and throat.

You lose water every day through breathing, perspiration, urine and ah-hem...number 2. You know what I'm talking about. So it's crucial that you replenish the agua. Do it with style.
Here are some star ice cubes from www.icecubetray.net you can use during your 4th of July celebration to wow your guests.

You can also blow them away by dropping some raspberries or blueberries into your ice cube tray. This way, you and your guests can stay hydrated with style, and still show your Independent streak as you celebrate the red, white, and blue this 4th of July.

And don't forget, with Palette 2 Palate, color is in all year 'round!