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Skin Prep!

FHF Smooth as a Ducks Butt      Deep Steep      Kai Body Butter      BKR

Whole Foods @ Blossom Lounge

The Whole Foods Market popsicle truck is heading to Unionville this Friday July 12! 

Visit us between 12:15pm and 12:45pm to enjoy a FREE Whole Foods frozen fruit bar while you shop. 

Tropical Men Win.

T R O P I C A L /// THURSDAY 

Usually the first thing to pop into mind when you think of Hawaiian printed shirts is your Grandpa. But how can we ever forget how fine Leonardo DiCaprio looked in Romeo & Juliet? So let's keep our focus in that direction and feast our eyes on these men. 

There's been a lot of show for tropical prints this summer like pineapples, palm trees and flamingos and apparently we're not expecting it to disappear. Take a look at the new Spring/Summer 2014 Menswear for Prada (first and second above) and Tom Ford (third above). It's bold and playful, yet muted and classy. A perfect combination, like that tropical dream vacay we all long for. So come on, men! Get ahead of the game and add some tropical fun to that bland attire of yours. 

Here's a few ideas on where to find some tropical gems. 

Sun Protection

Summer has finally arrived meaning time for the patio, cottage, beach and basically anything outdoors. Unfortunately with all the fun in the sun, skin can become hot and bothered and end up sun-damaged. Here are some of my favourites that help me to maintain my summer glow and minimize the chance of that unwanted redness.

  

 Coola Unscented Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

This face sunscreen provides the ultimate protection for a day outdoors. Its light, natural, and greaseless formula doesn’t clog pores, making sure that your skin remains protected without the risk of breakouts.

 Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35

For those who want some light coverage and protection at the same time, this multitasking miracle cream is for you! While delivering SPF protection, this cream minimizes shine and evens out your skin tone to leave you looking flawless.

Kiehl’s Lip Balm SPF 15

Not a lot of lip balms have SPF which is why lips often remain vulnerable to the sun’s rays. Kiehl’s SPF 15 lip balm has you covered, delivering its regular moisturizing properties and providing relief from chapped and sun-damaged lips, while also delivering UVA and UBA protection.

Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel

If you happened to have gotten a sunburn and are aching for relief, fear not. Aloe vera gel possesses moisturizing and cooling properties, creating a protective barrier to trap in moisture and allow your skin to heal. Just stick the bottle in the fridge for that bit of extra relief. 

JUNE FAVOURITES

Why are these our favourites? 

One Love Organics - Lavender Aromatic Body Serum : While getting into shape for summer weather, this lavender aromatic body serum will soothe your sore muscles and calm your sensitive skin 

Diane Lai - Fresh Body Wash : With organic shea butter, lavender oil, pomegranate extract, and grape seen extract, this body wash is plant-based and rich with fatty acids that will gently clean your skin. 

Jenny Bird - Triple Warp Bracelet : The perfect pop of colour to your summer outfit  ... our love for these are pretty obvious { see here } 

Menscience - Advanced Deodorant : This is our most popular men's product that has made it into the blossom girl favourite list. Odor eliminating, non-irritating and aluminum free, it's a light weight deodorant that will get you through the whole day. 

Rebecca Minkoff - Sea Glass Mini Mac : Between the colour and style, the sea glass mini mac with light gold is a great every day and night accessory 

Butter London - Primrose Hill Picnic : Perfect pink for summer nails. A quick and easy polish change. 

Summer Sunnies

Introducing Waiting for the Sun Sunglasses! 

These handmade frames are made of natural wood and hold 100% UV ray protection lenses. Blending art with function, these are the unique pair of sunglasses that is the perfect outfit addition for the sunny days of summer. 

Also available for men! 

Beach Beauty

In this post:

1. Bare Minerals Faux Tan Body Sunless Tanner

2. Bobbi Brown Beach Eau de Parfum

3. Too Faced Beach Bunny Bronzer

4. John Masters Organics Sea Mist  {available at Blossom Lounge}

5. Butter London Nail Laquer in the Old Bill {available at Blossom Lounge}

6. Sunday Riley Creme Gloss in Beach Front

style and sound

This past Tuesday we were invited to the urbanebloc and Tunezy Style and Sound summer wrap up party at the Thompson Hotel in Toronto! It was a beautiful night, with a beautiful view of the Toronto skyline from the rooftop of the hotel. The room was filled with style, smiles, conversation and great music to make the night.





There were also great prizes given away at the event, including some great Blossom products!
The giveaway prizes included two Butter London nail lacquer gift sets (Yummy mummy & Trout Pout) and a Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac purse! Here are the winners:

 Stephanie @steflau                                Flora @oneglance                            Tanya @itstanyag  followthel

A special thanks and congratulations to urbanebloc and tunzey for a fun night & hosting an amazing event! 



summer feelings

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holiday monday

"because it's summer and the memories are just waiting to happen"

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Outfit of the Day { K . I . S . S . }

 

Beach Bag {essentials}

Packing for a day at the beach can be difficult, 

especially if you're anything like me. 

I have a tendency to pack everything that is completely unnecessary

for those 'just in case moments'.

The last thing you want when you're hot is a bag that is weighed down with useless items. 

It's best to stick to the essentials. 

Here's a few suggestions that I've narrowed down on packing light and efficient 

for a day in the sun.

(1) Fedora's may be cuter, but a full brim straw hat will give you better sun protection from UVA and UVB rays on your neck and shoulders.

(2) An over-sized beach towel is ideal, I find the standard size doesn't usually give you enough room to comfortably lie on.

(3) Love Quote scarves are not just a seasonal item. They are the perfect weight of fabric that can go from the winter months, into the summer as a bikini cover-up. I carry a neutral color everywhere, it even makes a good blanket when traveling on an airplane.

(4) Staying hydrated in warm weather is a must, and BKR glass water bottles with a silicone sleeve are ideal (these are coming to blossom lounge soon!).

(5) Beach time should be a combination of fun and relaxing, and the best way to wind down after ocean-play is with a good book (this one is my absolute favorite).

(6) Upload your favorite tunes to your phone to eliminate carrying extra gadgets, and pair it with  (7) rhinestone encrusted earbuds, for a feminine touch. It's best to find a cellphone sleeve, as opposed to a case, this will offer more protection in your bag.

(8) Sunglasses are absolutely necessary to protect your eyes from UV Radiation. I prefer a lighter lens, and have these Tom Fords on my 'wish-list'.

(9) A fun hairclip is an essential to keep hair polished and swept back in the heat.

(10) The combination of sand & water can be quite drying, so I keep a tube of Deep Steep's hand cream in honeydew spearmint close-by. I find this fresh combination has a cooling effect, and is fantastic on your hands and feet when you're feeling over-heated.

(11) Another great way to freshen skin and hair throughout the day is with the John Masters Organics lavender hydrating mist.

(12) Reapplying sunscreen is not an easy task on the beach, but this problem is solved with an easy spray-on application. Coola has added sunscreen spray to their fantastic collection, which makes it effortless to reapply as needed throughout the day.

(13) I try to keep a small perfume bottle or atomizer on me to freshen up throughout the day, Lucy B Pink Frangipani is my current addiction. Sweet and floral and so feminine!

Enjoy your time at the beach!

Summer Sun

Most of us love summer and love to be out in the sun but as we all know nothing is more important than protecting your skin. As a person who burns and freckles; and a mom to a daughter who loves being outdoors, protection is important to me. I have always been disappointed by store bought brands that left my skin greasy, stunk and even on occasion ruined my clothes. When Shauna {blossom's owner and user of coola} introduced the organic sunscreen collection called Coola to blossom clients years ago; I was instantly hooked and still use it today.

Coola is hypoallergenic, water Resistant, paraben free, petroleum free, phthalate free, ultra Sheer and loaded with organic ingredients. It's available in scents like plumeria, mango, citrus mimosa, pina colada and unscented and has age defying antioxidants! It's perfect for any occasion and they have a specific formula for your delicate face and for your baby too! Who wouldn't love that? I am also excited because this year they have introduced a spray that I can't wait to try! So go ahead and put on your summer dresses, head outside and safely love the summer sun.

- Sandra of Sam & Duke

S H O P | COOLA