Outdoor Entertaining with Style
It seems we’re quickly mastering ways to entertain outdoors! Here, as seen on FOX, are some really great summer finds that have spruced up my game when it comes to hosting al fresco!
WHAT TO WEAR:
1. Built-in SPF
I was alarmed to learn that only 1 in 3 women wear sun protection every day! We have to do better! But part of it might be that sunscreen on the face tends to look greasy and feel sticky. Enter the new, OLAY Regenerist Whip Moisturizer with 25 SPF, which goes on ultra light and carries 1000 times its weight in hydration! Plus it has 25 SPF for the sun protection factor we’re all looking for. Great for all skin types and helps diminish fine lines and wrinkles too!
OLAY Regenerist Whip Moisturizer with 25 SPF, $29, olay.com
2. Chic, Trendy Accessories
As a host, you’ve got to bring your most when it comes to accessories. Trends to look for in sunglasses include geometric shapes like this hexagon, mini glasses -- oh so petite!--and mirrored sunglasses: all of these provide UV protection at an incredibly affordable price.
Geometric, Mini & Mirrored Sunglasses, $12-15 each, lulus.com
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This new jewelry collection from CA-based and woman-owned Think Unique Jewelry is handmade of gold and brass and ethically sourced beads. You have earrings, necklaces, and rings to choose from, and they all capture a golden sunset as it warms your spirit.
The Golden Hour Jewelry Collection, from $68, thinkunique.online
SET THE SCENE:
4. Washable Outdoor Rug
We just renovated our deck, and I shopped far and wide for a modern rug that could withstand the frequent summer storms we get here. Enter the new Ruggable Outdoor Rugs, which can actually be used either outdoors or indoors, and are easily washable in your washer should you need a refresher from a pitcher of spilled margaritas: it wasn’t me!
I love the denim-hue of this Cobblestone Navy rug, as it mirrors the hot trend of denim everything in fashion! They come in a ton of sizes and styles, and are resistant to color fading and chlorine.
Outdoor Cobblestone Navy Rug, from $159, ruggable.com
5. Give it a Glow
Frontgate
We all know that lighting can set the mood for any party, and outdoors you doubly need a boost to make things brighter as the night progresses. These captivating Hanging LED Glow Balls from Frontgate are rechargeable and last 8 hours, change colors and make a statement your guests are sure to love! There’s hangable ones and bigger ones for your lawn or deck, and most importantly they are waterproof!
Hanging LED Glow Balls, from $49, Frontgate.com
6. Stainless Steel Grill Set
BBQs are synonymous with summer, but how are those grill tools looking? That’s what I thought. This 6-piece Grill Set by Brookstone comes in a super sleek case and has all you need to be a flawless grillmaster! Just don’t forget to set your timer! Includes: carving knife, carving brush, grill brush, tongs, basting brush, spatula.
Brookstone Stainless Steel 6-piece Grill Set, $48.60, jcpenney.com
WHAT TO SIP & SPRAY:
7. Canned Mimosas
For Mimosas all day long, I cannot get enough of these tasty new ones by OHZA in a can, which make it convenient and perfectly proportioned for your party needs! It comes in Classic Mimosa, Bellini and Mango Mimosa, and was developed by a young entrepreneur when he couldn’t get the right mimosa mixed while riding on a tipsy boat! Not sure which was really tipsy--but I love the drink!
OHZA Mimosas To-Go, 12-pack $36, ohzamimosas.com
8. Frozen Rosé
Infused with real Maison Marcel Rosé, this scoopable alcoholic rosé is frozen, and makes for an amazingly yummy, adult slushie treat! From TipsyScoop BARlour, where the owner learned how to infuse favorite ice cream flavors with booze. I mean...it doesn’t get better than this!
Maison Marcel x Tipsy Scoop FROSÉ Rosé Sorbet, $36 for 3 pints, tispyscoop.com
9. Cooling Spray
It’s been so super hot, we gotta keep cool! This next product is a Hot Flash Cooling Spray but is incredibly popular among all over-heating people from sporty kids to gardeners for its cooling properties when applied to pulse points, back of neck, and over face (with eyes closed of course!). You’ll feel an instant tingling and cooling, which is the whole point, and also get the benefit of anti-aging properties of collagen to firm and lift the skin. COOL, right?!
For FOX5 viewers, use the code “dcsummer15” for 15% off of your order at pausewellaging.com!
Pause Hot Flash Cooling Spray, $39, pausewellaging.com
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