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Stila Loves Roxy Collection

There's no excuse for not looking hot at the beach this year: Our waterproof options keep getting better. Our newest fave is the Stila Loves Roxy limited edition collection. It was tested by Roxy pro-surfers, so you know if it works for those ladies as they hit the waves, it will stay put while you swim laps or put the pool boy to work.

Among the lady surfers favorites are the Waterproof Sparkle Liquid Eyeliner in Bora Bora and the Lip Glaze in Apricot. We're also fans of the Stila Loves Roxy travel palette (of course!), which includes 4 eye shadows, 1 blush and 1 bronzer, all in a skinny palette that's made for weekends at the beach.

The Stila Loves Roxy collection hits Quicksilver and Roxy stores in July.

Review: Ritz Carlton Puerto Rico

Earlier this month I traveled to Puerto Rico for a four-night stay at the Ritz Carlton San Juan. It was my first trip to the island—we chose Puerto Rico because it's an easy, direct flight from New York and since it's part of the United States, there aren't any taxes, making it a more affordable flight than other Caribbean Islands.

The weather was overcast and rainy, somewhat unusual for June, so that may have clouded my experience (pardon the pun). That said, San Juan, and even the Ritz Carlton, left much to be desired. I had read on reviews of the hotel that it's near the airport and that the beach isn't particularly nice. No worries, I figured I would simply hang by the pool. But the pool is surrounded by buildings and lacks a breeze, making it hotter than the beach. As for the beach, the reviewers were correct—the hotel is not on a pristine stretch of coast. There were dilapidated buildings to our left and our right, and, as my hubby pointed out, the beach was filled with pigeons, not the usual seagulls.  Being near the airport didn't bother me, at least.

Our room was a decent size, but I was surprised to find out that a pool view meant no balcony—and no window that you're able to open. I have a slight case of claustrophobia, so not being able to get fresh air was an issue for me. So in JSG tradition, where we consider the first room a first offer and are never shy to change, I asked for a different room, with a balcony. The front desk attendant, very kindly, moved me into a different pool room, this one with a balcony, for no extra charge. (NB: There are a handful of these rooms. Be sure to ask for one if you're staying poolside.)

On the plus side, the hotel is home to branches of BLT Steak and an Il Mulino. Our meal at BLT Steak was as delicious as the one in New York. We didn't eat at Il Mulino.

Note: I received a press rate for the room.

Hanky Panky's DIY Thong

Here's an idea for a crafty bachelorette party or bridal shower: Hanky Panky DIY Thong kit. The little kit has everything you need to create a custom thong, including:

• Ribbons
• Bows
• Lace
• Appliques
• A mini sewing kit
• Instructions

It's available with low-rise thongs or high for $28 on HankyPanky.com.

Vineyard Vines Swimwear Launch

Vineyard Vines may have started with neckties; but this summer they've launched a line of preppy-but-sexy bikinis that will keep you en vogue on Martha's Vineyard and beyond. We chose the Starfish and Ropes bandeau bikini. If you're going to get some sun, you can untie the straps and avoid pesky suntan lines. Don't forget to wear your sunscreen! Separates start at $55.

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Travel Tuesday Links

Visit these beaches before they disappear for good (Yahoo Travel)

Hollywood's Chateau Marmont gets ready for its closeup...again.  (Hotel Chatter)

Uniqlo's celebrity-designed Save Japan T-shirts are now in stores. (Racked)

Amber of Beauty Blogging Junkie shares what she packed in her carry on for her epic journey to Tahiti. (Beauty Blogging Junkie)

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Vanessa Minnillo's Las Vegas Bachelorette Party

With her wedding to Nick Lachey expected to be any day now, Vanessa Minnillo had a bachelorette party in Vegas the weekend before last. She kicked off the weekend at LAVO at the Palazzo with a night of dancing with friends (We celebrated Annie’s bachelorette party there, too!) Vanessa invited the first person who came to her table and and proved it was their birthday could come join her table — an offer she made good when a club patron celebrating his birthday approached the table with his girlfriend.

Vanessa’s friends surprised her with a midget impersonating Nick who serenaded her with 98 Degrees songs. We would pay money to see that!

Vanessa with her cake from Gimme Some Sugar

On Saturday, Vanessa hit Marquee Dayclub at the Cosmpolitan and celebrated from a poolside cabana. Smart girl that she is, Vanessa found a bachelor celebrating his own upcoming wedding and invited the groom and his friends to take a dip in her cabana's Jacuzzi.

Read more about bachelorette parties in Las Vegas.

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Phyto Summer Sale

Our all-time favorite frizz fighter is Phytodéfrisant (thanks for the rec, Meg!). Phyto is having a summer sale on Phytodéfrisant and other products through Wednesday at prices 20-70% off. Look for the travel size products if you're heading on trip this summer! Visit sale.phyto-usa.com.

Cirque de Soleil Zarkana Review

I had the pleasure of seeing Zarkana last night, three days before its official opening on Wednesday. The show tells the story of Zark, a magician who has lost his powers, on his quest to rescue his girlfriend who was kidnapped. It was unclear who kidnapped her and who the bad guys are—was it the witch in the tree? The Medusa-like snake performer? Or the spider? Or are all three the incarnation of the same woman? No matter. Plot in a Cirque de Soleil performance is about as necessary as a storyline in porn—it loosely helps to define the story, but we're all there for the action.

On that action front, Zarkana doesn't disappoint. The show, which runs through October 8 at New York City's Radio City Music Hall, features some impressive reverse juggling, trapeze acts and a gorgeous sequence of banquine (acrobats bouncing off of each other). While some acts felt familiar, like the Cyr Wheel that was also in Kooza, and others fell flat, like the Flags that were no better than your local high school's flag corps, some like the Ladders had me holding my breath. Just when I was thinking that the male performer who balances a ladder using pure strength must be glad this his part in the show was over, he came back and did something even more outrageous. Unfortunately on the night we attended the Hand Balancing performer failed to perform. From what I can tell, he came out on cue, then ran backstage never to appear again. We didn't get an explanation and it was a big disappointment that the penultimate act failed to show.

The stage, before the start of the show

The setting at Radio City is one of the more gorgeous Cirque de Soleil sets I've ever seen. The lighting designer, Alain Lortie, makes full use of the ceiling and interior of the orchestra so you really do feel as though you're transported into a creepy nether world.

For a show that is billed as a rock opera, the music is lackluster. It was hard to make out what the singers were saying, which is a big reason why the plot is indecipherable. Even if I could understand the lyrics, the songs themselves fail to make an impression.

So would I recommend seeing Zarkana? Yes, if you're a Cirque de Soleil junkie or a newbie or if you're looking for an entertaining show to see. But if the $47+ ticket price is a stretch for you, you aren't missing much if you sit this one out.

Tickets are available on Ticketmaster.com.

I was given free tickets to review this show.

Jerseylicious Beach Beauty Tips

Tracy DiMarco from Jerseylicious shares advice on how to look good at the beach. The tips from the outspoken stylist, who isn't afraid of a tan or a lot of makeup, are surprisingly good! Tracy says:

1. Condition: The sun makes your hair dry and dead. So while you’re laying out, put some leave-in conditioner or use a treatment in your hair to prevent damage.

2. A tan is a must have! But no tan is worth ruining your skin. Make sure you throw on sunscreen even if it’s a low number sunscreen like 4! Just don’t put baby oil on!

3. Get yourself a maxi dress. It can come in handy as a cover up for your bathing suit or could be cute for dinner right from the beach/pool.

4. Summer is great for hats. Either a big floppy hat to block the sun or a cute straw fedora to match your sundress.

5. Make-up is not necessary for the beach. But a bare face isn’t right either. So put on some mascara on top and bottom lashes, it will brighten up your eyes! (Never know when you’ll run into a cutie on the beach!)

Tattoo Katalog

Various types of tattoos including a tattoo, I present to you all these tattoos  please  catalogs  than you see.

Phoenix Tattoos 2011

The phoenix represented in the phoenix tattoo, is thought of as one of the most mystical and mythological of all birds. For this reason it is one of the most popular designs in tattoo artwork.

On Our Radar: Rooftop Poule Party at the Joule, Dallas

Looking for fun on the Fourth of July in Dallas? The Joule Hotel (a Starwood property) is offering a "Stay two nights, get the third free" package valid June 30th to July 5th, 2011. You'll have access to the July 3rd Midnight pool party with Foster the People DJ set. Suggested attire is bikini or glam cover-ups- better jumpstart your workout and get shopping for that rhinestone suit! Luckily Neiman's flagship store is close by. Small bites will be served from Chef Scott of the hotel's Charlie Palmer restaurant.

Rates starting at $249 per night. For details visit the Joule's homepage.

If you're in town for the party; but don't need a room, you can go to the Joule Pool Party for $45 through the main desk number (214.748.1300). Ask for the concierge and use password "Foster the People" OR email: info@thejouledallas.com.

Help Your Hair Beat the Heat this Summer

Summer's heat is a huge challenge for most of us, especially if you battle frizzy hair with humidity. We love how Victoria Secret angel Doutzen Kroes (pictured above) rocks a super sexy tousled pony tail.  See ten other great celebrity hair do's at Daily Makeover.

Web Snob June 24th, 2011

Rough edges can be beautiful - just look at the artful irregularity of this woven Prada bag at Bag Snob.

Beauty Snob has an easy, peasy, lemon squeezy way to make that beautiful ballerina bun every girl wants - even if you don't have enough hair to pull it off!

Coquette feels the beauty glow with easy summer lips + cheeks with mark.

The Jet Set Girls spoke to Brooke Burke about her favorite ways to splurge.

KRISTOPHER DUKES is hating Marks & Spencer mini umbrella with case.

Second City Style can't get enough of the lace-up sandal trend for summer.

Shopping and Info loves Emilia Clarke from the Game of Thrones and the nude Sergio Rossi platforms she wore in Monte Carlo.

Want to know what the StyleBakery editors are loving this summer? This week, they each share their top 10 lists for the season.

The Shoe Goddess thinks this Prada Platform Boot would be a great addition to any girl's closet!

Jonathan Adler Beach Bags

Jonathan Adler Beach Bags by Jet Set Girls featuring tote handbags

Whether you're headed to Europe, Brazil, south of the border or simply to your neighborhood pool, Jonathan Adler has you covered with this line of kitschy beach bags. The canvas is coated so your beach reads and magazines won't get wet. The bags also feature interior pockets and patent leather trim. Save a lounge chair for us!

Tarte Glow Your Way to Gorgeous

Here's a QVC exclusive you won't want to miss: Tarte Glow Your Way to Gorgeous. It has everything you need to get your glow on when you're at the beach. The waterproof essentials collection includes:

• Maracuja Creaseless Concealer—This concealer goes on thick and won't budge all day. You can use it under your eyes or to cover blemishes.
• Deluxe Mineral Powder Bronzer  in Park Ave. Princess—a medium-shade of bronzer without shimmer (that's a plus in our book)
• Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Peaceful (a very wearable soft, pinky-peach)
• EmpahEyes Amazonian Clay Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow in shimmer taupe
• SmolderEYES Amazonian Clay Waterproof Eyeliner in fig. You also get a sharpener
• LipSurgence Natural Lip Luster in Sweet. It looks frosty in the pencil, but goes on sheer and offers a hint of minty flavor.
• Lights, Camera, Lashes! Mascara—this is the only product in the kit that's not a home run. It's a great mascara, but smudges easily, making it not ideal for the beach.
• Bamboo blush brush and eyeshadow brush
• A sample of Tarte's Pure Maracuja Oil—a soothing, vitamin and anti-oxidant packed oil that rehydrates sun-stressed skin and hair

All the products come in a slim purple case. It really is everything you need for a weekend at the beach. Did we mention it's a bargain? From now until July 2 it's $49.94, a savings of $150+ on QVC.com!

Tory Burch Resort Preview

Last week, we stopped by the Tory Burch showroom to check out the resort 2012 collection. The inspiration, in Tory's words:

"For Resort 2012, we were inspired by the colors and textures of Santa Fe. Pale desert shades of rust, yellow and aqua mix with bold turquoise, bright orange and red on geometric and floral prints. Other elements of the American Southwest are seen in rich, knotted silk fringe scarves on tie-neck blouses and wide fabric belts. Tweed woven ponchos, basket-weave jackets and color-blocked sweaters are paired with boyish trousers and tailored shorts. Feminine details include ruffles, gold buttons and embroidery. Bucket bags, printed burlap totes and canvas shoes pick up on the textures of the desert, while raffia and pom-pom necklaces feature special details like gold-cast cactus spines."

Here are a few of our favorite pieces from the collection:

A printed halter dress

Raffia totes and wedge heels

 A stunning necklace

 The world's cutest beach cover up

The Tory Burch Resort collection is available in stores November 15th, 2011.

Travel Tuesday Links

Photo courtesy of Glam.com

Check out the new Tiffany Suite at the St. Regis. (Glam.com)

It's not too late to get a bikini bod. Learn a few moves that give instant results. (Daily Candy)

JetBlue is launching flights to the U.S. Virgin Islands (Cheapoair.com)

10 Essentials for Glam Girls on the Go (Glam.com)

Find some green space at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport at the "Airport Park." (LA Times)

Make Up For Ever's St. Tropez Pop Up Store

Make Up For Ever opened their first pop up store in St. Tropez for Summer 2011. If you're lucky enough to be in the French Riviera, stop by to pick up some waterproof beach essentials from the Aqua line. MUFE even has trained artists on hand to do your make up for you. Fan Make Up For Ever on Facebook to learn more.

MAC Bloggers Obsessions

MAC Cosmetics worked with a handful of its favorite bloggers to create a line of 5 lip glasses and 4 eye shadows. Here's what they came up with:

Lipglass:
* Makeup and Beauty Blog–Karen Monterichard, Evolution Revolution (a warm peachy pink with subtle purple, green and blue micro glitter)
* Afrobella–Patrice Yursik, All Of My Purple Life (deep purple/grape with subtle sparkle)
* Beauty Maverick–Lily Nima, Caqui (persimmon )
* The Shades of U–Aileen De Los Angeles, Sonoran Rain (deep coral-red with gold and silver pearl)
* Nitrolicious–Wendy Lam, Nitro:licious 2046 (intense shiny red)

Eyeshadow:
* Beauty Blogging Junkie–Amber Katz , Sparkle, Neely, Sparkle! (a deep rusty brown with champagne-colored sparkle)
* Temptalia–Christine Mielke, Jealousy Wakes Seething (emerald green with teal and gold pearl)
* Lipstick Powder N Paint–Lesley Ellen Mirza, Parisian Skies (a muted grey-blue)
* The Makeup Girl–Lianne Farbes, Hocus Pocus (dark sooty grey with silver pearl)

The line is available starting today, only at MAC Cosmetics online.