Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 115
July 17, 2013
A Quick Way to Make Iced Coffee
Need your daily dose of caffeine on a hot summer morning? If there's no iced coffee on hand, no problem. With a cocktail shaker and a few ingredients, it's easy to whip up a frothy, evenly blended beverage that tastes like it came straight from the coffee shop. 
How to Choose a Nude Lip Color
One of the best things about the summertime is paring down your makeup bag. Since it's the one time of year you're supposed to look fresh-faced and undone, take advantage and pare your makeup bag down to an under-eye concealer, a cream blush, mascara, and a nude lip color. Need help selecting the right nude? Makeup artist Tanya Rae shares her expert tips:
Today’s Thought
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July 16, 2013
Match Your Metals
The age-old maxim about wearing all jewelry in the same metal tone (i.e. – silver with silver, or gold with gold) also applies to those metallic shoes that are so on-trend right now. Pair silver heels with silver statement earrings, and gold with a bold gold-tone cuff or necklace. MIA “Edie” flat, $59.95; nordstrom.com. Filed under: Simple Tip, Uncategorized
How to Sweeten Lemonade and Iced Tea
Just a spoonful of simple syrup is all you need to sweeten your favorite lemonade or tea. Rather than reaching for the sugar bowl, which can leave sandy granules at the bottom of the glass, add 1 1/2 teaspoons of simple syrup for every teaspoon of sugar you'd normally use.
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The 5 Smartest Ways to Make Extra Money from Refinery29
I always like to read about lucrative solutions for getting rid of household stuff. According to this article from our friends at Refinery29, by using a few smart strategies, “you can transform everything from last year’s handbag to your Instagram feed into cold, hard cash. We’re not saying you’ll become a millionaire, per se…but you may wind up feeling like […]
July 15, 2013
The Danger of Gifting Doodads
If you’re buying wedding presents and hostess gifts this summer (who isn’t?), here’s a useful piece of advice: Give a single gift (like a vase, or a mixer, or even a check), and leave off the fun extra doodad (think: the flower frog, the cheap picture frame, the spatula). Why? According to a study in the Journal of Consumer Research, the recipient of […]
How to Treat Poison Ivy
To decrease your chances of developing a rash from poison ivy, remember the old adage: "leaves of three, let them be." It's also important to note that poison ivy's rash-causing oils can linger on clothing (and pets, tools, and more) causing indirect contact that could lead to a rash.
Unique Groomsmen Gift Idea from Loverly
It's hard to surprise the guys. So how do you thank them for being a part of your wedding day? You know, without being too funny or too sentimental, that is. This groom took the personal and practical approach and gave each of his dapper dudes an engraved pocket watch.
