July 2015 archive
Lemons and Limes Clothing and Accessories
Lemons and limes for summer
Fresh lemonade, a lime wedge in your drink, bright yellows and vibrant greens…summer accessorizes with citrus. Why shouldn’t we?
Inspired by the greens and yellows, I put together a citrusy ensemble. The mini purse is from Target and it’s only $10! The necklace is adorned in enamel whole lemons and sliced limes. It’s not available anymore, but Kate Spade has a lovely lemon slice charm necklace on clearance.
I had the honor of helping a friend celebrate her American citizenship yesterday, and this was what I wore. It was a perfect summer celebration that kept the spirit of independence day going strong!
So there you go, lemons and limes clothing and accessories! How are you accessorizing this summer?
Lemons and Limes Clothing Outfit Details
Purse: Target / Floral heels: BC Similar / Applique skirt: thrifted / Top: Lilly Pulitzer Similar / Necklace: Lilly Pulitzer Similar from Kate Spade
July Product Review Roundup
Monthly Product Review Roundup
Here’s an overview of the products I’m trying this month and what I think of them!
Skinny Teatox
For this review I received a two week supply of detox tea from Skinny Teatox. I’ve never tried a tea cleanse before, so I was a little hesitant going in. I wasn’t looking for dramatic weight loss from this tea, just something to give me some energy and take the edge off my constant food cravings. Every morning I brewed my little cup of green/Yerba Mate tea in my silicone strawberry-shaped tea infuser and went through my day. I felt like snacking less and was happy with the program. If you’re serious about weight loss, you could try this tea in conjunction with a diet and exercise program for maximum results.
Want your own super cute tea infuser? Check out these!
Restful Sleep Supplement
Did you know that screen time before bed diminishes melatonin, making it harder to fall asleep? I was excited to try this Chinese medicinal supplement, which contains the relaxing minerals magnesium, potassium and calcium in addition to a blend of traditional Chinese herbs. This supplement by Botanyst exceeded my expectations. It doesn’t force you to fall asleep, but it promotes restfulness and a quiet mind. Restful Sleep was clinically developed by Dr. Xu, an American board certified herbalist and doctor of acupuncture.
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This post represents my own experiences and opinions on products I was given for review. As always, consult a health professional before taking any supplements or health products.
Have you tried these products before? I’d love to hear about your experience with these or other detox teas or natural sleeping aids!
How to Find Images for Blog Posts
It’s no secret that images make blog posts better. It’s a significant factor in SEO ranking, makes posts more appealing on social shares, and breaks up the type nicely on your web page.
Sometimes I create blog posts around the images-a common example of this is an outfit of the day posts. Other times I write the post first and need to find images to accompany it. So where do you find images? One thing you cannot do is search online and take any photos you see, as you could quickly find yourself in a copyright infringement situation. There are several safe options for how to find images for blog posts.
How to Find Images for Blog Posts
1. Take the photos yourself. Most bloggers do this, as it allows you to craft a custom image, you own the rights to it, and it’s part of the creative outlet of blogging. I’ve loved some of the photos I’ve taken with posts in mind, like this one.
2. Find a creative commons licensed photo online. Photo sharing sites like Flickr allow searching by license. Photos marked as creative commons are available for your own use. I did this when I needed a dance photo for a post. I commented to the photographer on Flickr that I would be using his photo and I gave the photographer credit on my blog post.
3. Ask a photographer for permission to publish. Just because a photo isn’t labeled creative commons doesn’t mean you don’t have a shot at using it. Contact the photographer to explain how you would use the photo if given permission.
4. Partner with a photographer. Many bloggers have partnerships with photographers to help them get high quality, custom images. Here’s a collaboration I did with a photographer.
5. Find stock images online. This option doesn’t have to be expensive! There are some free sites out there, but I haven’t had much luck finding images I like. I’ve been enjoying my free week trial to GraphicStock. I’m running a giveaway to a year’s subscription that ends Monday, July 6th so be sure to check it out!
Do you have any questions about where to find photos for your blog or website? Comment below and I’ll answer them!
