Water Water Everywhere

It's Summer and that means you gotta stay hydrated. They say eight glasses of water, but with that mean old sun beatin' you down what you eat can hydrate you too.

Just check out these secret Summer sources of h2o




Gazpacho 

This traditional Iberian soup is a slick way to utilize all those brilliant garden fresh tomatoes and peppers just bursting with juicy flavor.




Lemons

What's Summer without lemonade? Or a flavorful wedge in your ice tea? 

Pasta Salad

Pasta absorbs the water it boils in and when tosses with veggies, olive oil and a squeeze more lemon, you got one refreshing cook out staple.






The Ice Cream Truck

There's a reason those magical notes call to you on a hot day. It's not just nostalgia. This sweet treat really cools you down and revs you up.






Blackberries

Growing up we had a blackberry bush in the backyard and let me tell you these b's be juicy!







Arugula

Also in season this piquant and peppery Summer green has the sexy added bonus of being heralded since the Roman Empire as a libido enhancer. Grrr....

Lately Mr Taurus and I have been hooked on arugula and this simple recipe is one I like to toss together really quick utilizing the best of Summer's secret water sources 

Blackberry, yellow pepper and arugula salad

1 Box Blackberries

1 Large Yellow Bell Pepper

Large Bowl of Arugula

Salt and Pepper to Taste

-Rinse all items

-Chop yellow pepper

-Mix all ingredients together

-Blackberries will burst, creating a flavorful dressing

-Gobble up!

Man, the Reviews for Snow White and the Huntsman...

Really are stealing the life out of it

How could this not be delicious?!




Oh yeah, that's right

As The Globe and Mail put it

"Yes, there are many splendid reasons to see Snow White and the Huntsman – enough, maybe, not to care that neither Snow White nor the Huntsman rank high among them."

A Spicy and Sweet Juice Recipe for Summer

I'm so back into using my juicer daily and crafting some wild concoctions like this spicy and sweet little number. The celery offers a cooling tone to the power play for your tongue 

Kiwi Pineapple Celery and Jalapeno Juice

-Three fat little Kiwis

-Three wedges of Pineapple 

-One spicy Jalapeno 

-Three stalks of Celery to cool the heat

Chop and juice and serve with celery stalk for a caliente but sweet drink 

Coco Rocha Proves That Having Style Gets You the Job Every Time

Coco Rocha charmed the pants right off Dennis Basso in her vintage Givenchy pantsuit at the MET Ball a few weeks ago

(Coco in vintage Givenchy at MET Ball 2012)

He booked her right away for his Fall 2012 campaign based on her innate style

“What I loved about her was while practically everyone else was wearing borrowed dresses she was wearing an outfit she had bought..." 

Granted, one formerly owned by a little unknown movie actress named Elizabeth Taylor and all. No big whoop.

Anatomy of a Home: We Got a Coffee Table

To put our Budweiser 40's and Diptyque candles on, of course

Ooh and this sweet slidy door moves in and out on either side 

Like a high adventure trundle bed for the remotes.


I love you streets of Park Slope and your treasure trove of finds! 

Kristen Stewart Not Making Any Fans in Midtown

I'm not too thrilled about Kristen Stewart being the Snow White foil to scene stealer Wicked Queen Charlize Theron either

But I'm not going around taking my rage out on innocent bus stop ads for "Snow White & The Huntsman"

CFDA Awards Fashioned Quite the Sexy Host

in Mr Sexy SNL, Seth Meyers

And as we all know from his time behind the Weekend Update desk, he cleans up oh so nice

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(I couldn't resist) 

And this year marks the first time they're being televised. Coincidence? Me thinks not! See you Monday eve, Mr Meyers. 

Marni for $44 at GILT Right Now

Marni is one of my favorite labels and right now GILT is showcasing this little sass-a-ma-tass leather and feather brooch

And at $44 you best believe I have me eyes set on you, my pretty. Imagine this high street Robin Hood flare on your lapel and you got one conversation started for all Summer gallery openings and weddings. Yeah, I'm that tacky guy who shows up to your wedding with an attention grabber.

(Marni leather, acrylic and feather brooch, $44 at Gilt.com)

Diane Kruger Hustles Her Ginormous Dior Bustle

Diane Kruger wears Dior Spring 2012 Couture at Cannes Film Festival and somehow makes a bustle look modern and easy 

(She seems very pleased with herself, non?)

Damn those Germans and their ability to streamline!

Here's the same couture gown by intermediary Dior designer, Bill Gaytten, back in January 

David Beckham One ELLE of a Guy

David Beckham is making quite a splash on the ELLE UK July 2012 cover, but I personally prefer this sexy tattoos and cropped sweatshirt look. Very Mr Taurus style.


Which cover look of the hot footballer do you prefer?