Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 23
June 9, 2014
Recycle Those Bridesmaid Dresses You’ll Never Wear Again
Your best friend simply had to have her bridesmaids donned in a mint chiffon gown, so you forced a smile and forked over the cash knowing full well you'd never wear the dress again. The good news? There's no need to let that mint-colored monstrosity take up valuable real estate in your closet. 
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June 6, 2014
Game-Changer: A Hat With Built-In Sun Protection
Sunscreen is a necessity for summer activities, but this season try upping the ante (and your SPF) with a sun hat with built in UV protection. San Diego Hat Company has introduced hats with a built-in UPF (that stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor) of 50+, for a chic beach option that shields you from both the glare and the dangerous […]
And Real Simple’s Most Popular Instagram of the Week Was…
Of all the of photos we post on the Real Simple Instagram every week, this was the most popular, with over 2,100 likes and 166 comments!: Follow us on Instagram for more truisms, behind-the-scenes photos, and the everyday beauty our editors come across. Suddenly craving a coffee? Try one of these top-rated cold brews.Filed under: Conversation Starters
4 Summer Drinks Recipes to Try
Sliced, diced, muddled, or straight from the patch, everyone’s favorite fruit is ripe for the picking. Enjoy the strawberry bounty in liquid form with fruity cocktails that come together in under 5 minutes. • Vodka Spritzer: Combine 4 sliced strawberries, 1 orange wedge, and 2 ounces of vodka in a highball glass. Top with ice and seltzer. • Ginger Margarita: Puree 15 […]
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June 5, 2014
What Do You “Binge” On? We Want to Know!
Do you spend your marathoning old shows on Netflix? Are weeknights dedicated to the rabbit hole that is Facebook? Will you go weeks without so much as a meal out, and then spend most of your paycheck at the mall? We want to for an upcoming Real Simple story: What are you most likely to “binge” on? Take our poll here. Thank […]
4 Secrets to Wow-Worthy Hamburgers
If you love to cook hamburgers but haven’t yet learned how to make a patty that would give you humble bragging rights, fear not! You’re just a few steps away from creating the perfect burger. First, don’t forget that you’re making a hamburger and not a meatball. Rolling the meat back and forth and packing it too tightly will result […]
10 Gingham Shirts for Summer from Southern Living
According to our colleagues at SouthernLiving.com, “No summer uniform is complete without a gingham shirt, and these days, designers are branching out beyond the traditional button-down version.” They rounded up 10 of their favorite modern ginghams that run the gamut on style and price. From easy weekender tees to dresses and wraps, this classy summer pattern is a must-have. To […]
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