8/25/10

Summer Style Secrets: FROM THE RIGHT BANK

 I'm thrilled to have Ally of FROM THE RIGHT BANK
 here today, spilling her Summer Style Secrets!
~*~
I like sunshine as much as the next person but it's my skin's worst enemy so sunscreen is a must. I love MD's All-in-One Tinted Moisturizer Sunscreen because it has the most terrific matte finish. 



Like a lot of people, I had always dismissed rosés as a cheap wine for people who don't know better. When I moved to France I learned just how wrong I had been. There are some great rosés on the market and in the warm summer months, I love it as an apertif or to take along on picnics. 2005 E. Guigal Tavel Rosé is a good one that you can find pretty easily in the U.S. 





I went to an outdoor concert recently and they were selling frozen lemonade. It was so refreshing that it's all I can think about on hot and steamy days here in Hotlanta, which is to say everyday. I found a recipe for one here. Add a little shot of something and I think it would also make a lovely cocktail. (Apparently, I like drinking in the summer.)





TOMS Classic Canvas Slip-On's are super lightweight and oh-so comfortable. It's the perfect thing to throw on on days when you'll be running around a lot. Plus, for every pair sold, TOMS gives a child in need a new pair of shoes. I love that!

Thanks so much Ally,
I love TOMS too...
{and cocktails and wine!}

44 comments:

  1. I love TOMS so much....Thanks for this sweet post:) I loved reading it:)
    Kisses, ladies and have a wonderful day

    ps: I am hosting a great GIVEAWAY, so please join in:)

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  2. I am LOVING Rose' these days...we had a sparkling Rose' this weekend that was fabulous- I will have to ask my friend where she got it <3

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  3. Great post! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. love toms and love a frozen lemonade with a little shot of something something!

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  5. Anonymous8/25/2010

    Sunscreen with a matte finish? Sounds heavenly... I will be picking that one up for sure! xo

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  6. Roses definitely can be tasty, and so pretty in my flute! I always think of "An Affair to Remember" while sipping on it!

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  7. Cute post, I was just thinking about finding a sunscreen that doesn't leave you "glowy", thanks for the tip! *Amy

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  8. Really get a feeling of summer reading all of this!
    Love red wine but have to admit I have not explored the rosé market yet, but will for sure give it a try.

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  9. I haven't had the wine before, but seems like I should give it a try, and Toms are my favorite...thanks for the Summer Style Secrets, but I'm really ready for the Fall :)

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  10. Wow all of this sounds great! Never tried rose' but I think it would be refreshing in summer months!
    Xo
    Amanda

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  11. Um I think I like to drink, especially in the summer, too!

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  12. Love those shoes and I love that you are still celebrating summer. Great guest post!

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  13. Anonymous8/25/2010

    i like the vintage swimsuits♥ lol i know they aren't part of the post but aaaa. so pin up!


    anya

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  14. I love rosé wines and they're so girly! Gotta find some Toms around here :)

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  15. TOMS are such a summer staple! Great picks, dear!
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  16. So fun to see Ally's pics!!!! It's not feeling like summer here this week, so I'm crossing my fingers that next week is SUNNY! :)
    xo Elizabeth

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  17. loved this post!!! I too dismissed rose until I had an amazing bottle from france a few months ago! great summer choice..

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  18. Fun list....will have to check out that sunscreen....

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  19. That sunscreen sounds great!

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  20. Cannot get enough rose during the summer months. Would love a glass right now...

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  21. Fabulous picks! I am IN LOVE with those TOM's slip-ons!!!!

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  22. Thanks everybody for the nice comments and thanks, Sue for having me here today! [Sue: maybe it's just me but the last two images aren't showing up for me . . .] xoxo, Ally

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  23. I totally discovered Rosé this summer. Delicious!

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  24. I totally think I need to try that wine, yummy!

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  25. I'm loving the frozen lemonade but of course with a shot, hello!

    Oh I had the best time with Terri, she is amazing and her house was just to die for. I'm serious it is better than most magazines out there. She really was a doll and now my sister and she are going to do some serious scavenger hunts around Cali, so not fair! So glad you found me through her!

    Meg

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  26. That frozen lemonade looks yummy! Love these style secrets. Can the series continue into the fall?

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  27. Toms are pretty fab, and that frozen lemonade...yum!

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  28. I've read about
    Toms for years
    but have never had
    them....Have to add
    them to "The List!"
    Love Ally's blog and
    it's fun to see her
    here on yours, Sue : )
    xx Suzanne

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  29. Hi darling!!!! thank you so much for stopping by blog ACHADOS DE DECORACAO! If you want to, you may use Google Translator tool to read my posts! Write me in english - I got you perfectly!


    Kisses and hugs from Sao Paulo - Brazil

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  30. Ally is so awesome! Loved this, frozen lemonade, yum! XX!

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  31. I keep hearing so much about Toms I need to try them out!

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  32. I love Toms and rose...good choices! I would love to see this series continue into the fall!

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  33. Oh yes that's so true about rose! Fabulous choices!

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  34. Anonymous8/25/2010

    thanks for sharing! :D

    http://vivalabreee.blogspot.com/

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  35. Have been wearing my tom's so much this summer. :)

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  36. Love the MD line and now, i must see what's all the rave about this Tom..oh, Toms:-) Lovely post!

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  37. oh i do love a girl that includes a nice tipple in her summer essentials. great collection Ally!

    and love this series zushie - brilliance! jxx

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  38. I love this collection of posts, it just has me gagging for it to be summer already!! :) Hazel

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  39. I have never tried on a pair of Toms, but perhaps I need to soon! I love that they donate a pair of shoes for every pair sold...makes shoe shopping more sensible!

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  40. Great tips from Ally! Have a lovely weekend!

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  41. yesss, i love that wine is a summer staple! :)

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  42. Ok, I am going for the sunscreen. If Ally recommends it -- then it is a must buy!

    Great seeing Ally here today = 2 wonderful ladies = the best blog posts!

    Love to you both.

    Sue, I have been the most terrible blog friend this summer but starting now (!) I will follow ALL your posts and your creative thinking.

    And of course I missed your fab Swedish (!) giveaway beacause I was still at the beach in OR. Will not happen again, I can tell you that much... (:

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  43. i just bought my first pair of toms (for my ever swollen preggo feet)

    I see more toms in my future!

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