The Ipanema Caipirinha

All this talk about bikinis this week

got me thinking about the home of the bikini,

Brazil.

Which in turn got me thinking about a fabulous happy hour

moment we could have, combining the bikini, Brazil, and a

refreshing summertime cocktail,

the Caipirinha.

In this case, 

the Caipirinha de Ipanema

from the Naples Grand Resort in Florida.

 Here's what you need:

1 1/2 oz Cachaca de Brazil

2 lime wheels

2sugar cubes

ice

Muddle the sugar and lime together, add the cachaca, shake and strain into a lime sugar rimmed glass.

Garnish with lime and a twist.

Simple, non?

And oh so chic!

Cachaca is the national drink of Brazil,

where the perfect body is not only coveted,

but romps en masse all over the beaches daily.

I think they're onto something...

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bikini clad bottoms on Ipanema beach 

 

Funnily enough, Cachaca is derived from sugar cane.

And everyone wants us to believe that sugar is bad for us.

Looks like its working for these girls.

Divinity Jewelry Divine

How fabulous are these??

I used these gorgeous earrings and necklace 

on the "How To Pack When You Travel" segment

for SheKnows.com

I'm shooting with them again next week

on a Destination Honeymoon story 

for a magazine.

They are just an all around perfect choice for summer.

Gold is huge this season,

chandelier earrings are totally in vogue,

and you really can't beat the coral & turquoise combination.

So stunning with all your summer clothes

and swimwear.

on camera with Lisa talking about Divinity

You can find these at DivinityJewelry.com

All pieces are custom made to order

so you can feel extra special

when you are wearing yours! 

Divinity Jewelry is most famous for its edgy cool

pieces, worn by rock stars

in videos,magazines, on TV and onstage.

But there is another whole side to Divinity

and to me, it is absolutely divine.

10 Ways To Look Super Hot In A Bikini

diNeila Brazil bikini

I just finished reading the most fantastically inane article
about 10 ways to look Great in a bikini.
There were items such as:
sit with your knees up
make sure you have no razor nicks
and
tape your breasts up with waterproof tape.

Oh really?

Well here are my top 10 Ways To Look Super Hot in a Bikini.

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Shoshanna ruffled bikini
 
1. Be a supermodel.
  If you can't be a supermodel, at least be Jennifer Aniston.

Jennifer Aniston bikini and butt
2. Don't eat for a month AND have your breasts lifted up to your chin

3. Only go to the beach at night when its good and dark.

4. Always position yourself infront of some one larger than you.

 diNeila Brazil bikini


5. Lean back, hold your ankle, and lick an oversized lollipop

image by Gavin Bond UK
6. Crawl. 
It seems to be working for this girl.

 
7. Kneel in the water looking both moody and confused.

diNeila Brazil bikini
8. Find things to lean against

Anika Brazil bikini

9. Wear high heels (a la Posh)

Victoria Beckham in Diane Von Furstenberg
 
10. Throw your shoulders back, hips forward, plant a big old 
happy smile on your face and have a good time.
I mean, really - who cares?? 

Who Needs Adam? We Got Eva!

How ridiculously hot is the fabulous Eva Mendes??

According to W Magazine, mucho caliente.

They featured her in their July 2010 issue

with these insanely gorgeous shots 

by Mert and Marcus

If there is such a thing as reincarnation,

I want to come back as Eva

too sensational for words

 Some days I wonder what it would be like

to be her

but I have a sneaking suspicion

that apart from this shot

in the convertible

its way more fun being me.

You can check out the W Magazine article 

here

Fun Things I Found At Tori Burch

  

I totally adored this little yellow handbag.

It has a gold chain shoulder strap that lets it hang to the hip.

Perfect for a summer night out.

I absolutely love these signature thongs.

Lovely with anything, epecially a maxi dress, or beachwear.

Fun, casual and chic.

This purple tote is divine for beach/resort/pool time.

Pack all your swim and sun gear in it,

or use it as a great, stylish little carryall

for running around town.

You really can't go wrong!

Not normally a lover of flats

I had about exhausted their usefulness on the thong,

But these little espadrilles are really quite adorable!

Bend Me, Shape Me

If you want a smooth, sleek looking body
in virtually any fabulous dress,
slim pants,
or fitted skirt,
chances are you are going to need to wear shapewear underneath.

And its not just for those of us with the curvier curves either.
On almost every red carpet event I've ever worked
our diva has had to squeeze, contort, and shimmy into
some kind of shape enhancing,
body smoothing contraption.
Its part of how they look so flawlessly immaculate.

However.

If you've ever actually worn shapewear
you'll know the last thing you want to do
is let your dress drop to the floor
in front of your fabulous man.

I would rather pull my eyelashes out one by one than be seen in them.

Because they are the most sexless looking
unattractive undergarments on earth.

Until now!
Mission Control
has created a new, super sexy line of secret shapers.
Lace trimmed, seductive shapes that just look like
totally sexy lingerie.

This super seductive slip has dual layer firming panels and a plunging neckline
to contour curves and enhance your shape.
It minimizes the torso and has a built in push up bra for extreme lift,
balanced out with a particularly alluring lace hem.
Stunning.

Sleek power mesh and inner control panels fuse together to shape the midsection torso and rear.
A built in push up bra enhances and supports the girls while removable garters transform
this stunning shaper into a boudoir piece.
Gorgeous.

Oh the total hotness of it!!
Breathable mesh panels and dual layers of microfiber give 360 degrees of control.
This versatile sculpting bodysuit has 5 way convertible straps and a hook and eye closure for
ultimate adjustment and versatility.
Total body control with high fashion appeal.
Divine.

Mission Control  has pioneered a sculpting agent that defines and highlights the female form.
Fashion forward style lines hold shape and allow movement and comfort
while looking so beautiful any woman would just looove to be caught in them.

Cruising through their website
I've come to realize I want every piece they have.

Love, love, love!!!

Check out their website at MissionControlUSA.com

Jimmy Love In Texas

So we all know by now just how much I truly love Jimmy Choo.
My favorite shoes of all time.

But not all Jimmy Choo stores are created equal.
Some of them are staffed by supercilious fools
who don't quite understand that although it all ends with the shoe
it begins with the total shopping experience.

Its that little love dance that is looking, holding,
oohing and ahhing,
trying them on, walking around in them.
Stepping into a Jimmy Choo store needs to be an experience,
its the prelude to the grand event.

Last weekend in Dallas we found our way into what has become
my absolute favorite Jimmy Choo store on earth.

The Jimmy Choo in Highland Park Village.

Sloane, Christi and Jessica are three of the most fun, enthusiastic,
fashion forward girls you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting.
In fact, they were so fabulous that we actually went back the second day
for another round of Jimmy Choo-ing.
And they totally get the concept of making a Jimmy purchase
(which, incidentally can run parallel to mortgage payment)
into a total event.

So lets have a little look at what we found...

This is the Mia shoe.
For some reason I am so drawn to bold yellow heels.
Christi pointed out though that as I already have
Jimmy slingbacks in yellow
I should maybe look at this shoe in biscuit.
She was right.
Hmmmm. Love them in biscuit!
(I'd already taken these pictures of them in yellow)


This one is the Nixon.
I've had this picture on my computer for ages.
That's just part of the dance.
I look at and dream about a shoe for a fair amount of time
before I go get it.
I try not to impulse buy shoes of this caliber.
That's not how this love affair runs.


Christi was wearing this shoe in black.
Sloane pointed out that the almond shade would go with everything under the sun,
and that I can wear it year round.
(And just between you and me,
it is quite possibly the most comfortable shoe
I have ever worn.)
Super high, super gorgeous, and you can stand in it forever.

Sloane took this picture of our feet in our Nixons
so we could facebook and twitter the world
about how much fun race weekend in Dallas really is!

Jimmy Choo at Highland Park Village in Dallas
ships shoes anywhere and everywhere.

So if you find a Jimmy that you can't live without
but you're not getting treated the way you should be,
just pick up the phone and call Sloane, Christi or Jessica.
(214) 528-6801
They will be more than happy to totally take care of you,
make you feel special,
and ship your shoe love,
tax free no less,
to wherever it is that you are.

XO

C