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Zeel On-Demand Massages

I’ve heard about Zeel’s on-demand, in-home massages for awhile, but I just tried them for myself over the past few months and am OBSESSED BEYOND WORDS. Zeel’s massages are very reasonably priced—they’re less than the price of many massages in NYC and they come to you (amazing!!). They have highly qualified top-notch massage therapists capable of all sorts of techniques, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Sports and Sleep. The last one is new to me but how great does that sound?! You’re having trouble sleeping so you get someone to come over and give you a massage that’s specifically designed…
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Beauty Counter Tinted Sunscreen

We already know that Beauty Counter’s mineral sunscreens have achieved cult status, but they just came out with a tinted sunscreen and it’s AMAZING. It’s available in two shades, so you can protect yourself from the sun while having an extra faux glow (that gives you color AND disguises skin imperfections). Just one tip: as they say on the product page “mind where you mist,” because it will show up on white garments if you spray it around with reckless abandon. So focus a little, and get glowing.
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Brava

Rich and I got this remarkable cooking solution a few months ago, and it has completely changed the way we cook. You’d think a Michelin-starred chef is cooking our meals now. The Brava uses first-of-its-kind, totally revolutionary light technology (first developed for the solar industry) to speed up cooking times (it can reach 500°F in under a second with no preheating), ensure higher-quality results, and allow you to cook multiple courses at once (to perfection). The New York Times calls it the “easy bake oven for grown ups” and applauds its ability to precisely cook everything from steaks to vegetables…
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Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti Pollution Sunshine Drops

You’ve heard me sing the praises of Drunk Elephant skincare many times before, but this summer, the brand has a new-to-me product that I’m shouting from the rooftops: D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops are ideal for hot summer days when the idea of wearing foundation is repulsive, but you don’t want to walk around sans-glow, either. It’s a hydrating serum that imparts a beautiful bronze color, without the sun damage. The drops use a chronopeptide and other hydrating ingredients that provide antioxidant benefits, boost your skin’s defenses against pollution and environmental stressors, and create the most beautiful J-Lo glow. The color…
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Black and White Striped Paper Straws

Also on the docket for summer entertaining are these paper straws which I’ve received lots of questions about since they made an appearance on instastories. Obviously, I love that they’re environmentally friendly, but I’m also a huge fan of functional party supplies that also look adorable on display. Outdoor entertaining doesn’t have to be limited to unattractive plasticware. I love the mix of black and white prints (the pack has polka dots, stripes, and chevron prints) and you don’t have to worry about them getting soggy or falling apart in your drink. Cheers!
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J Crew Basketweave Sandals

You know I don’t take sartorial commands lightly, but stop what you’re doing and buy these sandals in both colors. I had sandals nearly identical to the brown version a few years ago, and I wore them until they literally fell apart. I received so many questions about them and couldn’t find them anywhere online so my hunt for this pair has been three years in the making. Finally a footwear miracle occured: my friend Jean shared these beauties on instastories and I’ve never swiped up faster. I was skeptical since they’re INSANELY CHEAP but lo and behold, they are…
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Half Baked Harvest BBQ Pineapple Chicken Bowls

You know I’m always making recipes from Half Baked Harvest, and that’s most likely because her recipes are simply the BEST. I made these barbecue pineapple chicken bowls for a few friends recently and they were DELISH (and so easy) for a relaxed summer night. Next on my list is this absolutely scrumptious looking lemon tart.
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Navy Snuggies

Yes, those snuggies. You might’ve seen us wearing these recently on the roof last week in order to enjoy our outdoor space without requiring a regimen of DayQuil afterward. Naturally, I was inundated with questions afterwards. We use these blankets-with-arms when dining or enjoying a glass of wine al fresco and they’re the best. I know we’re about to be in prime summer weather but for anyone living on the west coast or anywhere it gets cool at night, these are a must!
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Best Hair Ties Ever

My friend Emily recently shared these hair ties in her bun tutorial, so I thought I’d give them a try and she was right. They’re officially the best hair ties I’ve ever tried. They hold your hair in a ponytail or bun amazingly well (even if you have very thick hair), they don’t damage your hair, and they also prevent it from creasing like other hair ties. You can buy them at Nordstrom, but check out even more colors and options on Amazon.
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Pearl Hairclips

As we’ve discussed, hair accessories are where it’s at this summer. They’re another thing you can’t help but notice on the ‘gram. I just found these pearl clips on Amazon and can’t wait to wear them. Bonus points to summer 2019 for making the most popular hair accessory the most affordable one, too.
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