Memorial Look of the Day

             

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When I think of Memorial Day I day dream of the pool opening, sunny days followed by cookouts and bonfires. The classic summer kick off. Cape Cod and Nantucket are both quintessential getaway options for a typical American holiday on the East Coast. Flags raised, sand between your toes and wind in your hair - just crank up the tunes and enjoy yourself. While the iffy New England weather may bring summer temps it could also bring chilly winds so this short and sweater combo will keep you stylish and warm. Don't forget a chic chevron throw for the beach or a last minute picnic. A classic weekender bag is essential for a three day get away. Aren't those Kate Spade popsicle earrings just darling? And I am absolutely craving those Coach wedges. What are your plans for Memorial Day Weekend? 

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Congrats! @laurenbc (Lauren Campana) is the winner of the JoJo Loves You Aqua Blings!

Thank you everyone who entered! There is still time to enter the Be Styled giveaway. 

Look of the Day

Pedialyte Freezer Pops / Sweatshirt / Leggings / Flip Flops / Bag / Bracelet / Earrings / Sunnies / Elastics / Nails

LAST CHANCE: Click here to win a pair of JoJo Loves You Aqua Blings
*Winner* Announced Tomorrow 

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Happy Weekend! 

I feel like I threw a lot of things at you guys this week. Two giveaways were a little much but they are both so fabulous I couldn't resist. JoJo Loves You Blings are full of sparkle and the Blow Dry Lounge is like that type of special treat you need once and a while. 

On another note I cannot believe May is half way over! Shocking that Memorial Day is next weekend? Who is looking forward to the three day weekend/ start of summer bonanza? Massachusetts knows how to kick off summer right with Figawi on Nantucket, Newburyport Springfest, parades, cookouts, festivals and more. This weekend I am looking forward to a mimosa and eggs benny brunch with a friend (Stef) who has recently returned from college. Oh! And maybe some Just Us Gals Boston sightings? Here's hoping! Slash my little sis is coming home from Delaware next week. I am so excited to see her! (lets hope that feeling lasts)

Here are some links to lead you into the weekend...

1. Job - seekers: How to ensure you're accurately assessed. An interesting take on the interview process from an employers perspective. 
2. Starting Over: 10 travelers who bought a one-way ticket and began a new life. Something we can all imagine doing but never actually going through with. Sometimes being stuck in a rut can make you think about things. Happiness is important. 
3. Layla Grace is an awesome online boutique that I recently stumbled across and could not help but mention. They literally have everything. At first I was overwhelmed but now my online cart is overflowing with fun goodies. 
4. Just to reiterate: click here to win a pair of Aqua JoJo Loves You Blings! The rafflecopter makes it super easy to enter for your chance to win. All you need to do is follow Tickle Me Pink & JoJo on all sorts of social media. Even tweet about it for an extra entry.
5. You have have to worry about a hair color or cut when you enter the Be Styled giveaway. However, you do need to think about is how chic you will look after leaving the blow dry lounge with saucy curls or super straight strands. All you have to do is "like" Be Styled on Facebook and leave a comment under this blog post saying which hair style you would go for. How easy is that? Oh and not that its a big deal but I will be there too! It will be super fun to meet any loyal reader of Tickle Me Pink. So what are you waiting for...

Graduate Gift Guide

Kyle Alexandra Style Book / 36 Hours / Kate Spade Luggage / Clare Vivier Weekender Bag / Michael Kors Watch / Kate Spade Cosmetic Case / Monogram Letter / Jonathan Adler Mugs / WTF / Beats Headphones / Diptyque Paris Travel Sprays / Dr. Seuss / Congrats / Apple TV / Keurig Coffe Maker

It is that time of year again. All the college graduates are leaving behind the frat parties, flip cup games and the classic act of drunkenly stumbling home from the bar at 2 a.m. Real World? Say it aint so. Now it hits you - the typical 9 - 5 desk job and 'drinks after work.' You'll need some necessary items to get you through this transition time. Three fab books that I would say are both sentimental and necessary are listed here: Inspiring Confidence in the New College Grad is such a great gift for someone who needs to learn the tips and tricks behind dressing appropriately for the work place. Oh, the Places You'll Go is such a great reminder that even if you don't know exactly what you want to do or where you want to be everything will work itself out - even in this economy. 36 Hours is written by a group of inspirational travel writers form The New York Times - a great insight into the real world. 

As a recent grad - I can now call myself a coffee feind and brewing with a Keurig versus the pricey trip to Starbucks would probably save me so much time and money. And of course if you do invest in a coffee maker, you'll want some trendy Adler mugs to go with. If you end up landing your cush/ dream job that requires travel - a weekender bag, headphones, a cosmetic kit, travel sprays and durable luggage are all essential for the classic working woman. And of course what can be said about the WTF hangers? We all know that will be your first thought after graduating. It was mine! 

If you haven't yet entered for a chance to win a pair of JoJo Loves You Blings - Do so here.

If you haven't entered for your chance to win a blow out at Be Styled - Chestnut Hill - Do so here.

Be Styled

                 

                 

Wait .... two giveaways in one week! I am tickled pink and full of fun surprises. On Saturday morning before my day of trunk shows and cocktails I went to Be Styled in Chestnut Hill. Have you heard of this new blow dry bar trend? If you haven't had the time to catch up on the new season of Rachel Zoe you would know that she now runs one in NYC. Since Chestnut Hill is adding a bunch of glam new stores and restaurants, (near Bloomingdales) referred to as  The Street, I decided this would be such a fun opportunity to share with my readers! 

Be Styled is graciously offering Tickle Me Pink readers the chance to join in on the fun. They are giving away five blow out/style appointments with the chance to get your hair done with yours truly! In order to enter you must "like" Be Styled on Facebook and include a comment below with your name and which  style 'look' you would go for! Would you: be sleek, be soft, be swirly or be swanky? I know it is such a hard choice! I went with be swirly - full of volume and curls. The appointments are scheduled for Wednesday, May 29th at 6:15 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. So make sure you are available before entering. The giveaway will last a week. The names will be put through a generator and selected at random. Results will be announced next Thursday. 

Be Styled is a hip, on the go wash and blowdry salon destination that attracts modern women who enjoy the confidence that comes with a professionally blow hair style. At Be Styled they make it easy to 'be pretty every day.' The creative director behind Be Styled is none other than Boston based hair guru Nichola Penna Jr. (the same genius behind SalonCapri). Be Styled can accomodate group appointments for girls night out, birthday parties, bachelorette parties and bridal showers. They also sell blowdry packs and loyalty cards. They are open Monday - Friday 7 am - 8 pm, Saturday 8 am - 8 pm and Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

                 BeStyled 

                 The Street | Chestnut Hill 

                 49 Boylston Street, Suite 4920 

                 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 

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