Since I'm on a fruity kick, here are a few more things that are making me long for summer and this upcoming holiday weekend...
{01. Brittany Bass print (15% off using code LONGWEEKEND through 5/27), 02. Madewell ring, 03. Mini Rodini playsuit (30% off using code VM30 through 5/31), 04. Kate Spade Saturday backpack (25% off after completing this survey through 5/31), 05. Russell & Hazel mini binder, 06. J.Crew bracelet, 07. Tory Burch iPhone case.}
Although I wear sunglasses year-round in sunny L.A., I get extra excited about them during this time of year. I love picking out new frames to wear, so it's nice to have cute and affordable options so I can have a couple to choose from on any given day. So for your upcoming sunny days, I've partnered with Lookmatic to give away one pair of sunglasses to three lucky readers (yes, three)!
To enter, simply visit Lookmatic's website and then leave a comment here telling me which style of sunglasses you'd choose if you won. Winners will be able to choose from Rx or non-Rx sunglasses. Entries must be posted by this Thursday, May 23rd, at 8 a.m. PST, and three winners will be chosen at random*.
*Sorry, limited to readers in the U.S. only. Please do not leave your email or web address in the body of the comment, only in the allotted boxes. $65-95 USD total value. Winner will be contacted by email once comments close, and announced at the bottom of this post soon after.
{Photos by Casey Brodley}
Over the weekend, I was cleaning my closet and realized I have a lot of two things: striped dresses and gold shoes. How many of the same type of thing does one person need? Clearly, I have a problem.
Do you guys a lot of one type of thing in your closet? (Tell me I'm not the only one!)
{Photos by Oh Joy. Gold shoes (left to right): Kate Spade sequined heels and loafers (past seasons), Brother gold vellies, Loeffler Randall flats. Striped dresses (left to right): Anthropologie, Steven Alan, Madewell (past season), Steven Alan, Madewell (past season), Noe & Zoe.}
As summer approaches, I always find myself craving fresh fruit and juices of all kinds. I love smoothies, but it's not always possible to whip out the blender and make a fresh one whenever I want. So I decided to make these pretty (and practical) juice and smoothie ice cubes, which can be frozen and saved to have on hand anytime you need a juicy kick!
They can be added to some sparkling water for a dose of fruit, or stored in the freezer so you can have smoothies on hand whenever you want some (just put a handful of the saved cubes in a cup and into the fridge the night before). Plus, they are so, so beautiful to look at in a pretty glass with a cute straw!
Here are some of my favorite combos and flavors to use, shown above:
JUICES: I used store-bought grapefruit juice, mango juice, limeade, and made some strawberry/beet juice.
SMOOTHIES: I combined kiwi, cucumber, mint and lime make for a beautiful green smoothie blend.
COCONUT MILK: I layered a lot of these cubes with coconut milk, which can be poured right from the can.
Simply add layers of pre-made juice, smoothies, and/or coconut milk (which I love for its color and for a creamy touch) to standard ice cube trays. I've even been adding veggies (like carrots, beets, and cucumbers) to my smoothie mixes for Ruby, to get her those extra vitamins whenever possible!
What kinds of fruity ice cubes would you guys make?
{Photos: Julia Stotz. Art direction and concept: Oh Joy. Production Assistant: Michelle Tu.
This summer inspiration is brought to you by Target. Find more fun and surprises all season long on Target's #SummerUp Pinterest board. All content, ideas, and words are my own. Thanks for supporting these sponsors that allow me to create new and special content like this for Oh Joy.}
Happy Friday everyone! Tomorrow is my 34th birthday, and I'm looking forward to finally having a birthday on the weekend (what a treat to have a whole day to celebrate with those you love).
Thank you all for your continual support and being part of making this past year so wonderful. I hope you all have an amazing weekend full of little celebrations...I'll see you back here on Monday!
{Photo by Bonnie Tsang from Sprinkles ATM.}
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