Fashion & Beauty

12 Summer Beauty Essentials

 

How nice is it to sink into the lazy sun-kissed days of summer?! The kids are finally done with school, hooray! That means a bit more time to sleep in, less rushing around and plenty of time to spend in the sunshine! Beauty this time of the year tends to be a little less fussy than it is in the cooler months. It feels great to wear a bit less makeup, but there’s still some bits and pieces that we want to have on hand  to look our best!

Here’s our top picks for 10 Summer Beauty Essentials.

The products listed here are perfect ways to enhance that summer glow we all love! But they also have lasting power for those heat drenched days. Don’t forget to take care of those tresses too. Skin care is super important in the summer. Always remember your sunscreen!

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~ Marla Meridith

Dessert

Easy Vegan Blueberry Peach Crisp

 

It’s the time of year when juicy fruits are bursting with flavor! Make the most of them with this fruity Easy Vegan Blueberry Peach Crisp. It’s the perfect warm weather dessert and can double as breakfast. I dove into it a few times at 6am. This recipe is super healthy, way lighter than a coffee shop donut and is very simple to prepare. Exactly the kind of sweet treat that helps you fit perfectly into those skimpy summer clothes.

Make the most of those juicy peaches you find at the farmers market (or maybe your own backyard!) Serve this fruit crisp as is or with a generous topping of Coconut Whipped cream or Vegan Ice Cream.

 

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~ Marla Meridith

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Blueberry Basil Moscow Mules

 

TGIF!! Woo hoo…we’re so ready for the weekend, how about you guys?! It was the last week of school and now it’s time for us adults to celebrate a great year of success for all!

To honor all the Telluride sunshine (and more time on our hands to play) we are making these refreshing Blueberry Basil Moscow Mule Cocktails. Aren’t they gorge?! You just need a few ingredients to make your very own craft cocktail, your friends will swoon at your genius. XO

 

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~ Marla Meridith

Appetizers

Chicken Spring Rolls with Carrot-Ginger Sauce

Chicken Spring Rolls with Carrot-Ginger Sauce recipe. So easy & super healthy, sure to be a hit with your family! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

You gotta love an easy breezy summertime recipe that requires no cooking at all! These Chicken Spring Rolls with Carrot-Ginger Sauce will be a hit with your entire family. Serve as an appetizer or main. You can also accommodate the vegans, vegetarians & gluten free folks with these. Just swap in tofu for the chicken and use rice noodles.

Everyone will be satisfied! And the sauce…omg the sauce! Use the Carrot Ginger as a dip, sauce or dressing for salads or cut veg. Oh so many tasty possibilities.

Enjoy!

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~ Marla Meridith

Fashion

10 Australian Fashion Designers You Need to Know!

I had an absolute blast on the Gold Coast of Australia’s Queensland. I did heaps of shopping there and I’m more than impressed with the findings. This was my very first trip to Oz, and there will be many more to come! There’s so much fun to be had there and amazing boutiques to shop at. Some trends I spotted there are lots and lots of patterns and prints. The silhouettes are playful, flirty and feminine.

Here’s a few Australian designers to watch for. You can shop most of them online, which is way easier than hopping a jet. I suggest you add some Aussie styles to your closets stat….they are haute! Do remember that the USA is on the opposite season clock. Australia is going into winter now, but the good news is they always have styles for our summer!

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~ Marla Meridith

Entertaining

Fit & Healthier Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend!

 

Happy summer everyone! Here’s a few of our all time favorite Fit & Healthier Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend. It’s officially bikini season so why not start eating healthier right now?! These recipes have all the great flavors you crave in party food, but they are way more forgiving to your waistline than traditional party food. Your guests will thank you and will beg for the recipes. Send ’em right here!

These recipes can be made in a pinch so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time hanging out by the pool. In your bikini.

 

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~ Marla Meridith

Citrus

Pink Grapefruit Margaritas

 

Until recently I had not experienced Grapefruit Margaritas. Thank goodness they crossed my path when they did, just in time for summer! We dove into these gems in Santa Fe and I’m never looking back. These margs are the ultimate summer cocktails so add them to your recipe boxes for the long weekend, boozy brunches, July 4th parties, BBQ’s and any celebration!

The pink color swoons and the flavor is refreshingly heavenly. Citrus lovers, here’s your new favorite cocktail. Enjoy the long Memorial weekend friends!

 

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Peach Kale Salad

 

There’s all kinds of fabulous going on in the cookbook world these days & here at MM we share the best of the best! Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple just published her first cookbook called Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body. Gals and guys, this is a game changer in the world of healthy, mindful eating. These recipes are top notch and will kick start your summer plan to get healthy, skinny and energized.

I chose to re create her Arugula Peach Salad with a few of my own twists. Try this Peach Kale Salad, perfect for a main or side.

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~ Marla Meridith

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Hershey’s Simply 5 Syrup

 

TGIF! I’m en route to Australia today & catching up on everything in the airports before hours and hours of flight time! Even though life can be totally crazy sometimes it’s nice to take time to celebrate the little things. I’m so glad that I teamed up with Hershey’s Simply 5 Syrup, with only 5 simple ingredients it takes me back to my childhood and makes me smile.

Last week I posted these delicious Hot Cocoa Pancakes and I hope you had the chance to try them! Chocolate lovers beware…they are a huge hit with everyone! I used Hershey’s Simply 5 Syrup to top those pancakes.

Aren’t these pancakes beauties?! Irresistible I tell you!

Spread the good vibrations: Share your #Simply5 five word recap of what makes your day special on your social channels.

  • Sometimes, even the process of enjoying the little things in life becomes complicated. It shouldn’t require a year-long commitment.
  • In honor of the sweet and simple ingredients in Hershey’sSimply 5 Syrup and the sweet and simple memories that it inspires, I want YOU to share the sweetness in everyday moments.
  • Take a moment to “stop and smell the chocolate” and share your #Simply5 – a five word recount of what makes your day sweet.

Example: Sharing chocolate milk over homework #Simply5

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

 

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Gluten Free

Spicy Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup

Can we talk about my new favorite cookbook?! I recently received Pure Delicious by Heather Christo in the mail. It far exceeded my expectations. I always expect nothing less than fabulous when it comes to Heather’s entertaining style and recipes. This book takes it to another level! Congrats to Heather and congrats to us, who get to indulge in More than 150 Delectable Allergen-Free Recipes without gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish or cane sugar. 

 

You might be thinking it’s impossible to cook delicious meals with an allergen-free ingredient list, the answer is: try it!! Each and every one of the recipes in the book are mouthwatering. I promise you will now miss any of those common allergens. A lifesaver for those with tricky diets. Pure Delicious is a game changer folks!

 

Pure Delicious #cookbook by @HeatherChristo A winner! 150 delectable allergen-free recipes. Featured on MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Is Heather Christo on your radar yet? If not then she certainly should be! I’ve known Heather personally for quite a few years now and I’ve watched her career soar. She’s a hard worker and mom to two kiddos, one of which inspired her on this foodie journey.

Don’t dismiss this book if you have no allergies in your house. These recipes stand up strong for anyone, anywhere. With easy to find, budget-friendly ingredients there’s something for all in this cookbook. Heather walks you through the issues that her family faced when allergies became an issue. In an easy, friendly manner she goes through ingredients and substitutions. You will swap new ingredients for old…and you will not feel like you are missing out on flavors and relatable textures.

Spicy Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup #recipe. Best #soup you will ever eat! Kid approved too. #vegan #glutenfree MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

When I flipped through the pages many recipes stood out, but page 78 had me swooning. I needed to make something delicious for my kids for dinner and I knew they would LOVE this Spicy Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup. This soup takes 17 minutes to prepare and tastes better than your local Thai restaurant! Heather says this is the most-viewed and most-cooked recipe on her site over the last nine years. It was a total win over here! I’ve made it twice in the past week. I suggest you have a spoon and fork ready and don’t be shy to slurp straight out of the bowl!

There are gorgeous photos taken by Heather that accompany most of the recipes, also some adorable family shots.

Next up on my to-do list are these recipes:

  • Spring Minestrone: a gorgeous soup with arugula pesto
  • Lemon-Artichoke Hummus: classic dip, great for summer entertaining
  • Sweet and Spicy Apricot Chicken Wings: crazy in love with these sticky sweet wings
  • Kale Pesto Pasta: healthy, light and gorg!
  • Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake: the ingredients will pleasantly surprise you!

Purchase your copy of Pure Delicious today!

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Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains | St. Moritz, Switzerland

Tour exquisite luxury at the Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains in St. Moritz, Switzerland. MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

I’m still dreaming about my March trip to St. Moritz, nestled in the Engadine region of the Swiss Alps. During my week there I was greeted with the warmest hospitality while on the slopes, in the restaurants, shopping for the latest fashions and in the hotels! The 5 star Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains is exactly what this mountain princess craves when searching for authentic, old world charm and comfort.

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~ Marla Meridith