Monday, June 28, 2010

Summer Essentials: Amy's Afternoon Reading

Hello Style Obsession, lovelies! Jessica, I hope you are having a relaxing vacation (with a little bit of shopping thrown in). I am Amy from Amy's Afternoon Reading and I am very excited to be asked by Jessica to be a part of this guest blog series. This post will always have a special place for me because it's my first time (and hopefully not my last) guest blogging.

To be honest, I had such a hard time narrowing down my Summer essentials because I find summer to be the most lust-worthy season. So I cheated a bit on the assignment and created Summer Lusts (things I really want, but may not be so affordable) and Musts (pocket-friendly alternatives). Enjoy!

  1. Sexy Summer One-Piece - I find that I am most confident in a bathing suit when I am in a one piece. And when I feel confident, I am sexy. So ...
  2. Beach Cover-up that can Double as a Dress - Since I live in Manhattan and take the train to the beach (as opposed to the privacy of my own car), I need quick-drying, street-appropriate beach cover-ups for travel.

  3. Movie Star Sunglasses - I actually own the Lust selection because I decided this year to treat myself to designer sunglasses.

  4. A Lighthearted Beach Read - I can't think of anything more relaxing to do in the summer than to sit outside (preferably at the beach) and read. I even started a summer book club. My current reading list is 200 books long and growing. Feel free to recommend more.


  5. Frizz Control! - No amount of spray will tame my hair, so I actually splurge for the Keratin hair treatment. It makes my beauty routine so much easier and faster and I never have to worry about messy, dull, or frizzy hair. Plus, it lasts all summer (3 months). If you can't afford it though, Biolage is a good alternative.

    • LUST - Keratin hair treatment - ask you local salons. I go to Gerard Bollei (in NYC) - $200+ (price varies on city, salon, expertise of stylist, etc.) Gerard Bollei offers 20% off to new clients.

    • MUST - Biolage deep smoothing serum - drugstore.com - $16.50
Thank you, Amy! Now what happens when I'm craving both the lust and the must options?

Be sure to visit Amy over at Amy's Afternoon Reading.
Posted by Jessica at 1:00 AM
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 28, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    Love both of the beach cover-ups!

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  2. Denisa LJune 28, 2010 at 4:30 AM

    love the halter swimsuit!

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  3. Diana MieczanJune 28, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    I love the blue one and the maxi dress is adorable:)
    Kisses sweetie:)
    Muah

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  4. Closet FashionistaJune 28, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    Ooh loveee!! :D
    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  5. SusanJune 28, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    After being on a boat all day yesterday I discovered I definitely need a one piece suit. It's terribly awkward getting in and out of the boat in a bikini. I sense a shopping trip this week :)
    cheers
    Sussan

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  6. LynzyJune 28, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    Oh I love looking at others' beach favorites! i have a post like this coming up this week!

    come on over and enter my giveaway :)

    xo Lynzy

    http://fromskirtstoskillets.blogspot.com

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  7. AmyJune 28, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Hi everyone. I just noticed a major typo in my post (completely my fault). The Diane von Fursetnberg cover-up is $325 (not $32...I wish!).

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  8. Dallas ShawJune 28, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    bought book yesterday!
    dallas
    http://dillydallas.blogspot.com

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  9. www.janetteria.comJune 28, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    Love them all!

    ♥

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  10. Jaime @ laviejaimeJune 28, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    The Newport News cover up is so cute!

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  11. J.June 28, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Love the sunglasses...those marc jacobs are certainly lust-worthy :)

    http://jammer10am.blogspot.com/

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  12. joelle van dyneJune 28, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    the timing of this is perfect! i have been asking all week for a rec on where to get a keratin treatment in nyc. that one sounds like a decent price. i'm going to give them a call! ~joelle

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  13. AmyJune 28, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    Joelle, when you call, tell them Amy's Afternoon Reading sent you and you will get 20%off. The price I quoted is what Keratin ranges in NYC based on the quality of the treatment and the experience of the stylist. I highly recommend Gerard Bollei though. Let me know what you think!

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  14. this free birdJune 28, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    The blue bikini and the Express sunglasses are my absolute faves!!

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  15. I V YJune 29, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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  16. cheap cellular phonesJune 29, 2010 at 2:22 AM

    awesome article.I love looking at others' beach favorites! i have a post like this coming up this week!
    enjoy a beautiful girls.will do shopping well

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  17. LyddieGalJuly 2, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    I love your must swimsuit - the classic shape and ruching are so flattering and fulfill my one piece beach wear requirement.

    Chic on the Cheap

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