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Skinny Chi Cocktail

April 4, 2014

A Chi Chi is a popular Hawaiian cocktail… but with cream of coconut, vanilla ice cream and blue curaçao the calories really add up. Luckily one of my favorite restaurants – Honu, has created a low calorie and equally delicious option!

Skinny Chi

1.5 oz coconut vodka
2 oz pineapple juice
2 oz coconut water
.5 fresh lime sour
.5 oz Malibu Black
fresh pineapple

Muddle pineapple in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
Add pineapple juice, coconut water, lime sour and coconut vodka to shaker.
Add ice and shake vigorously.
Strain into ice filled glass and top with Malibu Black floater.

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Beach Workout

April 3, 2014

There is nothing like laying next to extremely fit people in a swimsuit to jump start the need to workout. The joy of vacationing is that you don’t need to be anywhere, so there really are no excuses to get out and move (although that doesn’t keep me from trying to make them).

My sister Taylor kicked our bootys (booties?!) shore side and I wanted to share her workout – do if you dare!

(click links for how-to videos)

5 Minute Warm Up

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Bench Work

20 each x 3 rounds

(find a nearby bench or chair)

– Burpees

– Jack Knifes

– Mountain Climbers

– Twisted Mountain Climbers

(mountain climbers but with your knees crossing over your body)

– Plank Jacks

(rest elbows on the bench, with your body in plank position, do jumping jacks with the lower half of your body)

*Jump rope in between each round for a minute

–

Leg Work

10 each x 3 rounds

– Squat Jumps

– Bench Lunges

– Pacquiao Lunges

(left/forward/right lunge – alternate legs after each set)

–

Core/Ab Work

1 minute each

– Push Ups

– Plank

– V Ups

What is your vacation workout regimen? Any tips?

For more workout tips and some killer playlists check out one of my favorite blogs – Sweat and the Sweet Life!

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Spring Wish List

April 2, 2014

Fresh off the Spring Break boat I am on full Spring/Summer mode… here are some things on my wishlist/in my shopping cart right now:

Candle/Book/NY Animal Print/Hat/Dress/Carafe/Giraffe Hook/Wallet/Sandals/Flatware

Candle: This is the sent of the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne and it is AMAZING. Do yourself a favor, get this scent and immediately be transported to a sandy beach, palm trees and fruity cocktails (sans calories!).

Book: If anyone read White Girl Problems… Babe Walker’s new book is coming out at the end of April… pre-order now!

NY Animal Print: Art.com is having a MEGA sale, so I’m pulling the trigger on this print I’ve been eyeing for some time… if you are thinking of doing a little upgrade on your art collection… NOW is the time! (use code 25EASTER for 25% your order)

Hat: I know these are not new to the scene… but I finally am going to jump aboard the Panama Hat train.

Dress: With everyone posting Cochella outfit ideas, I feel the need to embrace my inner Bohemian with this look.

Carafe: I am the type of person who drinks more water if it is in a pretty glass/container/whatever… so I’m hoping this will help with some hydration in the warm seasons ahead.

Giraffe Hook: Are you kidding? Try to be mad hanging your scarf/purse/whatever on this thing.

Wallet: I’ve been thinking about a wallet upgrade and this one caught my eye.

Sandals: I’m all about Grecian sandals lately and wouldn’t these be perfect with the dress above?!

Flatware: I think I need to splurge on these for some Spring entertaining (Easter brunch anyone!?).

Whats on your Spring Wish List?!

Don’t forget…

Art.com: Save 25% on all orders of art, prints, posters, fine art and more (valid from April 1-April 30, 2014) – Use promo code 25EASTER

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How to Fit Ray-Bans

April 2, 2014

I love aviator glasses and Ray-Bans are no exception… but I found a few days into owning a pair that they wouldn’t stay on my head! My Social Media feeds are filled of people running, hiking and playing in them – so how can this be?! Anytime I was reading on the beach, taking a walk with friends or even something as quick as picking up take out, they would be sliding down my face. Not ideal for a $100 pair of sunglasses that are supposed to be protecting your eyes, not your nose.

Luckily my youngest sister swooped in to save the day! Here is her super easy tutorial on how to get those glasses to stay put, without making a trip for a special fitting at the Sunglass Hut.

*Sorry if you don’t own a pair, or do and don’t have this problem… 🙂

1. The gold aviators are the “Before” and the black aviators are the “After.” Notice how the black are tapered inward?

2. Begin by laying your glasses on a flat surface.

3. Hold the arms of your sunglasses with your thumbs facing each other (as in the picture below). Gently push in the earpiece inward.

4. The image below depicts the final product of Step 3. Note that you are bending it slightly in – you just want it to have some more pressure on your temples so it isn’t sliding off your face.

5. Hold the arms of your sunglasses once again, but this time with your thumbs facing downward and parallel to each other (as in image below). Gently bend the earpiece down.

6. This step allows you to bend the earpiece to wrap around your ear more as to prevent any movement.

7. Tweak the arms according to your ear placement, face structure, etc., but you should be good to go in under 5 minutes!

6. Now the “Before” and “After” match!

Do you have any sunglass care tips?

My favorite pairs in my closet right now are these, these and these.

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Island Style

April 1, 2014

This look is from the last night of our trip, and having run out of outfits, I resorted to turning my beach cover-up into a top. After a few indulgent Pina Coladas and some Leoda’s Coconut Cream Pies the extra fabric didn’t hurt either 🙂

I picked up these sandals at the beginning of this trip and ended up wearing them most nights. My mom bought a turquoise pair 10 years ago and despite constant wear, I feel they have only gotten better with time. When I came across these I knew I had to get them… it’s like wearing jewelry on your feet! This GiGi New York clutch was the perfect addition to my outfit each night. The color is the perfect shade and goes with everything from olive, navy, white, and fun floral prints!

This sarong came in my PopSugar Must Have box awhile back and I’ve yet to take it out of the packaging. I packed it for this trip and already made up for lost time, wearing it every day. If you haven’t jumped on the PopSugar box band wagon yet… DO IT.