HEY, IT'S OK...

...to love fruit, but not quite enough to count it as a dessert,

...to start a new job and anoint everything in your closet "new" too. Your coworkers haven't seen your clothes!

...to put your boyfriend in a Speedo-just so he'll understand the whole waxing/shaving/sucking-it-in thing once and for all.

...to say no to any shot of booze that has to be lit on fire before you drink it.

...to take beauty tips from the contestants on RuPaul's Drag Race-those queens have skills!

...to set your out-of-office email response the day before your vacation starts. (Ballsiness points for two days!)

EVERYWHERE | THURSDAY JULy 4, 2013

Ban That Bloat! Top bulge-fighting foods for swimsuit season Getting ready for swimsuit season is a completely different experience for men and women. Men grab a pair of board shorts and are ready to scream, “cannonball!” Meanwhile we're convinced we're on track to looking like Brooke Burke-Charvet by eating broccoli crudités and hummus. Sorry Charlie, but even super foods like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and beans can turn you into a gas-producing machine, causing unwanted belly bloat! It’s a cruel, cruel world isn’t it? No need to run for cover or return all your bikinis in favor of a muu muu. We have created a go-to list of anti-bloat foods that will have you looking and feeling your best this swimsuit season. So grab your shopping list and keep that sunscreen handy, because these foods will transport you straight from bloat city to beach babe town! Banana The potassium-rich fruit counteracts water retention from high-sodium foods. It is a perfect, grab-and-go beach snack too! Yogurt Active cultures add good bacteria to your gut, which means better digestion and less bloat! Asparagus These stalks have diuretic properties that help flush excess fluid from your body. Try them with a splash of lemon juice! Cucumber Cukes are loaded with water, which is key to reducing bloat. Almonds This protein-packed snack will keep you full while keeping your stomach flat! Papaya The colorful fruit contains an enzyme that helps your body break down food more easily.

Chevron Nails: Take the Chevy to your nails.

Take the chevy to your mani

It’s the night before your big party. You’ve got everything set to go: outfit, blowout appointment, waxing appointment. You think you really nailed it this time. And then it hits you…your nails. You forgot to get your nails done. Nooooo!

With no time to get into the nail salon, you’ve got to take matters into your own hands (literally). I've discovered an easy-to-follow DIY nail kit to complete your look. In just a few easy steps you will take your mani from drab to fab!

One of my clients took it upon herself to experiment with this kit, and if she can do it, anyone can do it! Not only does this absolutely uh-mazing nail kit come with fun summer colors (including sparkly gold and silver), but it also provides you with sticker stencils to make your very own Chevron design!

See how she rocked the Chevron Mani, and made it her own with their bright summer colors!

1. Chose two different colors, one as your base (we picked hot pink!) and the other for the chevron design (we went with nude). Paint the base coat and let dry for 10-15 minutes. Then place chevron sticker on top and paint over with second color and leave on for 1-2 minutes.

2. Remove the sticker slowly and carefully (the design should look similar to the one shown in the picture above) and repeat these steps for the rest of your desired nails.

3. And voila! In just a couple quick and easy steps you have given yourself a salon level manicure! Now sit back and let the compliments roll in!

xx, Beautyqueen

Posted on July 2, 2013