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  "Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life." — Bill Cunningham The tried and true button-down shirt has long been a staple in every fashion lover's closet.  It is versatile, sophisticated, very easy to maintain, and timeless.   A simple white button-down shirt can be paired with almost everything in your wardrobe, e.g. jeans, skirts, Bermuda shorts, biker shorts, and of course dress pants/slacks.  It is the go-to piece for summer/fall 2021.   Below are 5 Ways To Wear A Button-Down Shirt In 2021: (Source: Pinterest)                                                                                    #1                                     ...

 " You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.                                                         Unknown If you need a wardrobe update for summer 2021, and feel stuck, look no further than street style fashion.  Street style has been influencing fashion for years, especially celebrity street style.   Street fashion is not just for the youth, anyone can rock street style.  It is an individual take on fashion and lifestyle such as trendy sneakers, hats, jackets, handbags, jewellery and  T-shirts . Since summer outfits can repeat themselves quite quickly, that's where street  fashion lends a hand.  You can turn a boring outfit into something unique and trendy by incorporating some street style influence.  Just take take a look at these photos below:          ...

Cocktails are the perfect way to cool down and refresh yourself from the hot days of summer.   Below are three delicious non-alcoholic cocktails made with fresh fruits and vegetables that will certainly cool you down on a hot humid day.   Limonana Ingredients 1 ½ ounces mint syrup (below) 1 ounce fresh lemon juice East Imperial Yuzu Tonic Mint sprig Mint Syrup 1 packed cup fresh mint 1 cup simple syrup (1 part sugar and 1 part water) Directions Fill a collins glass with ice. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 1 1/2 ounces mint syrup and 1 ounce fresh lemon juice, and shake until chilled. Pour into glass. Top with East Imperial Yuzu Tonic.  Garnish with a mint sprig and a lemon round. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Add 1 packed cup fresh mint to boiling liquid, and cook for 17 seconds. Using a strainer, transfer mint to the bowl of ice water. Strain, and squeeze out excess water. Blend mint with 1 cup simple syrup (...

“The magic thing about  home   is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.”         Unknown While the world is slowly getting back to normal and people are going back to the office, some people are still experiencing lockdown.  If you are working from home or staying home due to lockdown and are bored of your everyday tasks, here are a few things you can do to alleviate the mundane:   Paint Furniture If you have outdated furniture that needs a little TLC, painting it could be a solution.  It is an easy and affordable way to have aesthetic furnishings without spending a lot of money on a new piece.  When painting furniture make sure to use the appropriate paint i.e. Milk paint, latex paint, and chalk paint in either semi-gloss or satin finish. DIY Artwork Adding artwork to your home's interior can be very expensive and time-consuming. One way to remedy that is to DIY your own artwork.  With just a...

 "Let Juice Be Thy Medicine And Medicine Be Thy Juice"                                      Hippocrates Refresh your thirst this summer season and stay healthy with this delicious Turmeric smoothie.  Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties (ease joint pain and stiffness) as well as protecting the body from heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and Alzheimer's disease.   Ginger helps the body fight diseases such as high blood pressure and chronic lung disease. Ginger is full of antioxidants that protect the body from stress and promotes healthy aging. Give your body the necessary fuel it needs to protect it from disease with a healthy smoothie.  Juice smoothies are an excellent way to get the proper nutrients to your body quickly and efficiently.  See below for the recipe: How To Make Healthy Turmeric, Ginger, And Apple Smoothie Ingredients 2 appl...

  "Fashion  is like eating, you shouldn't stick to the same menu" — ...Unknown Spring is the season of change!  No matter who you are, spring is beckoning us to change.  Whether it is personal changes, fashion changes, or a location change, it seems this time of year is calling for some type of change.   Footwear is ever-evolving and this year is no different.  Even though we are still technically in a pandemic, we shouldn't let that stop us from updating our wardrobes to reflect the times.  An updated shoe collection is the perfect place to start. Popular Spring Shoe Trends For 2021                                                         Nike Air Force 1 Sneakers Add a splash of colour to your wardrobe with Air Force 1 sneakers from Nike.    A  trusted brand name that gives you comfort and styl...

  "Life Is Too Short To Say No To Cake:                                               - Unknown Let them eat cake!...no really let your guests eat a scrumptious lemon cake decked out with edible flowers for spring/Easter.   This cake recipe is quite easy and is the perfect dessert for Easter or any other spring celebration such as a garden party, baby shower, bridal shower, graduation, or anniversary celebration.  See recipe below: Lemon Cake With Edible Flower Crown Ingredients: 2(15 1/4-oz.) pkg. lemon cake mix (such as Betty Crocker Super Moist Delights Lemon Cake Mix) Lemon-Vanilla Buttercream Edible flowers (such as tuberous begonias, stock, violas, English daisies, and pansies) Fresh mint leaves Directions:   1.  Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together all wet ingredients needed to prepare cake batters (per package directions) in 1 larg...