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Must Have Summer Bags

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Just as trends in clothes come and go, so do trends in bags. If you are planning to get yourself a brand new handbag, you should know what is hot and happening this summer.

Perforated leather is in vogue, with practically all designers incorporating it in their spring and summer collection. If you plan to buy a branded perforated leather bag, opt for a classic style in colors that are always trendy such as brown, black or white. Denim bags will also be a huge hit in Summer 2010. Rectangular and square shapes is also expected to make a comeback this year.

The color of the season seems to be navy blue. You are sure to find a navy blue bag of your choice as purses in this hue are available in different materials, shapes and price points. Red is another color that has found favor with fashionistas. Softer hues are also preferred during the warmer months. Read More

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LWC - Red White & Blue Desserts And Stars & Stripes Cocktail

Lisa's Weekly Coffee: Celebrating Fourth of July with Red White & Blue Desserts and a Stars and Stripes Cocktail
By Lisa Sandrino



Come Celebrate Fourth of July with me and my friends as I will be making these wonderful, colorful and delicious red white and blue desserts. For a refreshing touch I recommend the red white and blue salad, if you enjoy baking then you'll love the red white & blue squares and for all those parfait lovers like me then a must have is my favorite red white and blue parfait yummy!!!

Happy Fourth of July Everyone!!!

Red White & Blue Salad source:tastofhome.com

14-16 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chillingIngredients
1 package (3 ounces) berry blue gelatin
2 cups boiling water, divided
2-1/2 cups cold water, divided
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 tablespoons sugar
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
1 cup fresh raspberries
Whipped topping and additional berries, optional
Directions
In a large bowl, dissolve berry blue gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; stir in 1 cup cold water. Add blueberries. Pour into a 3-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add the cream and sugar; cook and stir over low heat until gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved. cool to room temperature. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla. Spoon over the blue layer. Refrigerate until firm.
In a large bowl, dissolve raspberry gelatin in remaining hot water; stir in remaining cold water. Add raspberries. Spoon over cream layer. Chill until set. Garnish with whipped topping and additional berries if desired. Yield: 14-16 servings.

RED, WHITE AND BLUE DESSERT SQUARES source: cooks.com

CRUST:

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. finely chopped walnuts

FILLING:

1 pt. (2 c.) fresh blueberries
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow creme
1 (8 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 1/2 pt. (3 c.) fresh raspberries

GLAZE:

1 1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch
2 c. water
1 (3 oz.) pkg. raspberry flavor gelatin

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
In large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; mix well. Using fork or pastry blender, cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Stir in walnuts. Lightly press mixture in ungreased 15x10x1 inch pan. Bake 10-15 minutes at 325 degrees. Cool.

Sprinkle blueberries over cooled crust. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add marshmallow creme; beat just until combined. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over blueberries. Refrigerate about 1 hour.

Sprinkle raspberries over top of cheese mixture. In medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and water, mix well. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens and becomes clean. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Cool glaze 20-30 minutes or until lukewarm. Carefully spoon glaze over raspberries. Refrigerate about 1 hour until firm. Cut into squares. Store in refrigerator. 25 servings.







Red, White and Blue Parfaits source: razzledazzlerecipes.com

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 16-oz. container vanilla yogurt
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 pints fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced
2 pints fresh blueberries, washed
Whipped topping for garnish
8 parfait glasses or other clear glasses

Combine cream cheese, vanilla yogurt and lemon juice and mix well. Place 1/4 cup of cream cheese mixture in the bottom of each glass followed by 1/4 cup strawberries. Repeat with cream cheese mixture and blueberries. Top with whipped topping and serve. These desserts are tasty, colorful and right in keeping with the red, white and blue holiday. You could add a layer of sponge cake in each glass if you want to make the dessert a little more hearty.

The Skinny: Use fat-free yogurt, light cream cheese and low-fat whipped topping. For those of you that don't remember, whipped topping is prepared whipped cream-like topping that comes in a plastic container. It isn't as good as real whipped cream but is easy and you can get low fat or fat-free varieties

Cocktail Time









Stars and Stripes (red, white, and blue!) source: associatedcontent.com

It doesn't get any more patriotic than this- you'll wow your guests with the colorful layers!

1 shot of Grenadine
1 shot of Blue CuraÁao
1 shot of Light Cream

Build the layers in a short cocktail glass. (Hint: pour the liquid over the back of a spoon as you add them to the glass to help layer.) Serve and enjoy.


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From Editor's Email - Celebrate Midsummer in Style with Skagen Denmark

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Celebrate Midsummer in Style with Skagen Denmark




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Normand Latourelle, Cirque du Soleil Co-Founder, Stuns NYC Audiences with CAVALIA

Normand Latourtelle, Cirque Du Soleil Co-Founder, Does It Again—Cavalia

Stuns New York City Audiences

Having toured the world, captivating more-than-three million people (including such notable on-lookers as Justin Timberlake, Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon and John Travolta), Cavalia is a larger-than-life stage production, featuring heart-stopping acrobatics, original live music, projected images and over 100 performers, including a troupe of 60 brilliant horses from around the globe. Exploring, and paying homage to, the relationship between these majestic, equine creatures and humanity, Cavalia has taken over New York audiences— now with extended performances through Monday, July 5, 2010.

Cavalia crafts an enchanting, fantastical setting, incorporating stunning special and lighting effects. Stunning audiences, Cavalia’s starring horses gallop and cavort throughout the productions, at times running completely free. At once thrilling and touching, Cavalia explores humankind’s fascinating history and bond with the horse— the flawlessly-woven thematic line of the evolution of horses and human interaction, takes audiences through unbridled life in the wilderness, to early domestication, and ultimately to a relationship based on freedom and mutual respect.

Created by Cirque du Soleil co-founder, Normand Latourelle, Cavalia took nearly a decade to develop and produce and is a breathtaking orchestration of multimedia, equestrian and performing arts, Cavalia is entertaining audiences of all ages on a 160-foot-wide stage under the world’s largest touring Big Top – White Big Top at the Meadowlands – rising 100-feet-above the ground and spanning more-than-26,264-feet. For a truly unparalleled live theatre experience, guests can opt for VIP packages, which include a Horse Lovers Package that invites guests to tour Cavalia’s stables, and the Rendez-Vous Package, complete with a tour of the stables, a cocktail/dinner reception, meet-and-great with the show’s performers and trainers and much more.

For more information, a detailed list of show dates and reservations, call 1-866-999-8111 or visit www.cavalia.net

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Top 6 Fragrances For Any Dad

We've compiled our top 6 favorite fragrances for Dads based on their own personal style. We've chosen one fragrance to reflect each style. For the Sexy Dad we love Eau De l'Occitan, as it's both sexy and mysterious while for dads who loves the finer things in life Aqua De Parma Cologne beats them all.

We even chose one for the New York Dad and what better choice than last years launch of Donna Karan's Love from New York. For the Athletic Dad, Burberry Sport beats them all and for the more Romantic Dad Black by Kenneth Cole is our favorite. Finally for the everyday Casual Dad Cool Water always makes the list.


Sexy Dad





A panoramic & complex fragrance
Delivers rich scents of Provence in their ruggedness & mystery
Created via distillation of authentic A.O.C. lavender
Blended with peppery, nutmeg scent of burnt wood
Enhances your mood & spirit

Elegant Dad


Acqua di Parma's "Colonia", the cologne, is an exquisite, classic, fragrance perfect for men and women who appreciate the finer things in life. The cologne, produced in limited amounts, is presented in Acqua Di Parma's signature yellow box emblazoned with the crest of the Duke of Parma. Colonia is the result of the perfect blend of Sicilian citrus fruit fragrance, a blend of flower essences skillfully put together including English lavender, rosemary, verbena and Bulgarian rose and the appealing notes of the precious oriental woods as sandalo mysore, vetiver, cedar and ylang ylang.



New York Dad





DKNY Love from New York cologne for men, made by Donna Karan, was launched in 2009. This fragrance for men contains a blend of clementine, bergamot, cardamom, violet leaf, geranium, water lily, white iris, suede, sandalwood, coriander leaf and driftwood. This man's fragrance is recommended for any occasion

Athletic Dad


Burberry Sport cologne for men, made by Burberry, was launched in 2010. This fragrance for men contains a blend of sea accords, red ginger, juniper berries, dry amber, cedar and musk. This man's fragrance is recommended for any occasion.

Cool and Casual Dad

Cool Water cologne for men, made by Davidoff, was launched in 1988. This fragrance for men contains a blend of lavender, jasmine, oakmoss, musk and sandalwood. This men's fragrance is recommended for daytime wear.


Romantic and Casual Dad

This fragrance for men contains a blend of mint, fresh fruits, spices, watermint, mandarin, basil, ginger, cedar leaf, nutmeg, incense, lotus flower, black suede, violet leaves, musk, ambergris and exotic woods. This men's fragrance is recommended for casual wear.

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The Grand Opening of Playful Learning

Educator Mariah Bruehl is taking her award-winning website, PlayfulLearning.net, to the next level by opening the ultimate, educational one-stop-shop in Sag Harbor, NY—Playful Learning. Bruehl originally created the website to share her expertise as an educator, teacher and mother, to share useful and interesting information with families regarding the growth and development of their children. She hopes that the store, like the site, will become a valuable resource for both children and parents, as well as a place to spend time together.

Parents—have plans yet for this Saturday? Bring the kids and kick off the weekend at the Grand Opening of Playful Learning, the ultimate educational one-stop-shop and toy store. Browse through the handpicked selection of toys, art supplies, interesting books and more while your children take part in educational crafts and munch on organic snacks! Learn about Playful Learning’s engaging Summer Workshops—it’s not too late to register for sessions including,Keeping A Writer’s Notebook, Word Play, Explorations in Art, and Parents Workshop: Playful Learning Experiences.

Playful Learning is an extension of the Parents’ Choice Award-winning website PlayfulLearning.net. Following the mantra “Experience. Discover. Grow.”, Mariah Bruehl created the website to share useful and interesting information with families regarding the growth and development of their children—based on her years of experience as an educator, teacher and mother. The website is designed to help families with planning and preparing for playful learning experiences, allowing users to collaborate and learn from each other—look out for Bruehl’s upcoming book Playful Learning, expected for publication in Summer 2011. Playful Learning was created to become another valuable resource for children and parents, in addition to the website, as well as a place to spend quality time together. By carrying favorite children’s books, games, toys, writing materials and scientific tools, Mariah’s goal is to provide products that are a good match between a child’s stage of development and current interests. Welcome to Playful Learning, a Sag Harbor stop, where families can enhance children’s explorations, interests, imaginations and passions.

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Courtesy Post - 5 celebration ideas for Father’s Day

Mother’s Day has come and gone, and now it’s nearly dad’s turn. This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 20 — how do you plan on honoring the man in your life? Here are our five celebration ideas for Father’s Day:

1. Sporting event: If dad yelling at the television screen during a sporting event is a regular sight, he’ll surely appreciate the opportunity to yell during a live sporting event. Pick up tickets to your hometown baseball team’s game — the Braves, Cardinals, Yankees are just a few of the teams playing on Father’s Day. Check out the MLB schedulehere.
2. Grill out: In my family, dad does all the grilling. On Father’s Day, switch it up a bit and do the grilling for dad. Pick up his favorite drinks and “grillables” and let him kick back while you do the work. If he wants to take part in the grilling process, surprise him with a Grillfinity barbecue tool set!
3. _____-ery tour: Depending on what his choice of drink is, you might want to take dad to a local winery or brewery for a tour. If the place you pick out happens to be closed on Father’s Day, present him with a beer sampler or a California Wine Club membership.
4. Outdoor adventure: With Father’s Day falling in June, the weather is perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Whether he likes hiking, fishing or kayaking, let Dad lead the way for the day — just try to keep up!
5. Date night: If you’re honoring your husband, partner, father of your children (etc., etc.), a much-deserved date night might be the way to go. Hire a babysitter for the night, make a reservation at the restaurant of his choice and pay for a night out on the town. Read More

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Simplicity Challenges Fashionistas with 'Inspired by Project Runway' Pattern Design Contest

Get your sewing kit ready— the high-fashion runways of hit television show, Project Runway® have introduced viewers to the world of fashion and design. Now, Simplicity Creative Group® is hoping to educate and inspire fashionistas and style-mavens in the same way. Known to industry-insiders as the iconic company committed to sewing education, Simplicity® is now giving a new audience of designers the chance to turn “pro” with the Inspired by Project Runway® Pattern Design Contest.
The contest is a rare opportunity to compete in a fashion design contest where the prize enables the winner’s name to be forever attached to the Simplicity® and Inspired by Project Runway® brands. The Grand Prize Winner will win a trip to New York City to visit Simplicity Creative Group®’s offices for meetings with the Design and Production team. In addition, the winning original design will be produced and distributed worldwide as an Inspired by Project Runway® pattern in the Simplicity® Pattern Collection, as well as be featured on Simplicity.com and the Simplicity Catalog.



simplicity creative group®
challenges fashionistas to make it work
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INSPIRED BY PROJECT RUNWAY® PATTERN DESIGN CONTEST




Heidi Klum has inspired aspiring fashion designers for seven seasons with her hit television show and cultural phenomenon, Project Runway. Following her lead, Simplicity Creative Group® —known to industry-insiders as the iconic company committed to sewing education and support since 1927—is now giving a new audience of designers the chance to turn “pro.”
Simplicity® is teaming up with The Weinstein Company and Project Runway® to offer designers, sewers and patternmakers the opportunity of a lifetime with the Inspired by Project Runway® Pattern Design Contest. Giving style-mavens the chance to enter the fashion world, the challenge is to creatively craft your original core design into an Inspired by Project Runway® pattern design. The design should have a current look with up to five variations on the core design pattern.
From your sketchbook to the fitting room, this is a rare opportunity to compete in a fashion design contest where the prize enables the winner’s name to be forever attached to the Simplicity® and Inspired by Project Runway® brands. “We are looking forward to reviewing the entries and introducing a fresh, new design to our Inspired by Project Runway® pattern collection and the world of fashion,” says Bonnie Simmons, Design Director of Simplicity®.





Entries will be judged by Project Runway® Executive Producer, Barbara Schneeweiss along with Simplicity® representatives. One Grand Prize Winner will be selected from all the entries, winning a trip to New York City to visit Simplicity Creative Group®’s offices for meetings with the Design and Production team. In addition, the winning original design will be produced and distributed worldwide as an Inspired by Project Runway® pattern in the Simplicity® Pattern Collection, as well as be featured on Simplicity.com and the Simplicity Catalog. All entries must be received by June 17th, 2010. For further information visit the contest site or the Facebook page.




About Simplicity Creative Group: Simplicity designs, produces and markets sewing patterns for individuals who love to sew. Founded in 1927, Simplicity is dedicated to encouraging and supporting creativity with high quality, fun-to-use products, projects and services. Simplicity Creative Group’s mission is to be a global leader in creating products that facilitate individual expression and promote personalized creativity. The list of well-known craft, sewing, knitting, hobby and home decorating brands includes: Simplicity®, Pattern Company, Wrights®, Conso®, Boye® Needle, E-Z Quilting®, and British Trimmings. For more information please visit www.simplicity.com.

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Meet Celebrity Event Planner, Ranee Bartolacci-Meir of Insignia Productions

Meet Celebrity Event Planner

Ranee Bartolacci-Meir

of



INSIGNIA PRODUCTIONS







Spanning New York City to Los Angeles to the Hamptons, the go-to Celebrity Event Planner for the most exciting, exclusive fêtes is Owner of Insignia Productions, Ranee Bartolacci-Meir. From the theme, food, décor, music and venue, Ranee adds a personalized, distinctively stylish touch.






Building a personal relationship with every client, Ranee makes certain that he/she is granted the necessary level of attention. With her Insignia Productions team, Ranee manages each event from beginning-to-end— attending each meeting, ensuring that the chosen theme is carried throughout all aspects of the event and each component is meticulously planned, absolute focus is placed on even the smallest of details. Ranee’s uniquely hands-on approach allows her insight into each client’s personality, resulting in events that are is carefully-crafted according to the client’s wishes, tastes and style.



With an extensive background in New York City’s event-planning industry, Ranee established Insignia Productions in 2008, inspired by her passion for working one-on-one with clients, helping to celebrate milestones and create memories. A luxury full-service event-planning firm, Insignia Productions specializes in intricate and inspired design, customized planning and the logistical production of all event types and sizes. Client specific, Insignia Productions works to fulfill the individualized needs of its clientele.



Recently, Insignia Productions organized and produced a pre-Oscar’s lunch with legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino to celebrate his eight-time Academy Award-nominated film, Inglourious Basterds. Ranee’s past events have ranged from the traditional – a classic New York City wedding, held at the Plaza Hotel with entertainment by Kool & the Gang – to the trendsetting – including an Asian-fusion wedding at L.A.’s Walt Disney Concert Hall (featured in Bridal Guide Magazine), a fragrance launch-themed thirteen-year-old birthday, and chilly ice-themed soirée, complete with ice bar and décor.



ABOUT INSIGNIA PRODUCTIONS: Insignia Productions offers three levels of service to its clientele to fit individual needs— Full Service (includes vendor suggestions, contract negotiations, production timeline, and the coordination of logistics the day of the event. From start-to-finish, each and every detail of the affair is planned and executed by Insignia Productions); A La Carte (perfect for the client who has planned much of the event on his/her own, but requires assistance with remaining vendors and details of the occasion); Day of Assistance (timeline construction and logistic coordination— includes one meeting prior to the day of event, logistical coordination and one Insignia Productions team member on-site for the day of the event). For further information, please visit wwww.insigniaproductions.com.

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From Editor's Email: Hampton Sightings

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6.1.10 From Hollywood to the Hamptons—Matt Lanter (90210) and Sara Canning (Vampire Diaries) graced the cover of Social Life Magazine and mingled at the magazine’s Memorial Day fête. The two stars hosted the soirée at the Social Life Estate, joining Hamptons resident, Publisher Justin Mitchell, to toast the start of summer and to indulge in an exclusive sneak peak preview of the Memorial Day Issue.


6.1.10 It seems the Southampton Inn benefitted from an extra dose of security Memorial Day Weekend, with Vice President Joe Biden’s Secret Service detail buzzing around the Poolside Opening BBQ Bash.



6.1.10 T-Bar at Savanna’s was buzzing Memorial Day Weekend as big-name patrons walked in to celebrate the start of summer in style. Spotted enjoying the patio garden and Hamptons A-list scene included Giants’ QB Eli Manning with wife Abby, actor Alan Alda with Inside the Actor’s Studio’s James Lipton, FOX’s Rosanna Scotto, Real Housewives of New York’s Mario & Ramona Singer and Hamptons Magazine covergirl Mariska Hargitay with a large group including Hamptons Magazine’s Publisher Jason Binn.



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From Editor's Email: Products used on Cynthia Nixon for Sex and the City 2 Premiers

From Editor's Email:

Products used on Cynthia Nixon for Sex in the City 2 Premieres

We are proud to announce that celebrity makeup artist Matin has been using the following products on Cynthia Nixon for Sex and the City 2 premieres around the world:

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Orlane Crème Royale Eye Contour ($300 at www.NeimanMarcus.com) with 24-K gold and royal jelly. Matin uses this eye cream on Ms. Nixon’s cheekbones to highlight them.

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Sampar Eye Rule ($78 at www.Beauty360.com) with adenosine and peptides, which hydrates, refreshes and smoothes the skin of the eye area.

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