10 Picture-Perfect Destinations for an Insta-Worthy Bachelorette Party

Jun 13, 2017

You’re engaged — congrats! You’ve prob already decided that your bachelorette party will be totally epic and HEAVILY Instagrammed, right? So with *likes* in mind, it’s time to think about where the shindig of the year is going to take place. Destinations with great natural light and heaps of color will always lend themselves to double-tap-worthy shots. If you’re not sure where in the world to find such photogenic spots, keep scrolling for 10 picturesque places guaranteed to make for a stellar bach getaway.

1. Buenos Aires, Argentina: While Buenos Aires is beautiful no matter which neighborhood you’re in, you don’t want to skip a stroll — or should we say tango? — down the Caminito in La Boca. The colorful houses are the perfect backdrop for a mini photoshoot with your girls. (via Welcome Argentina)

2. Tokyo, Japan: Take a trip to Tokyo with your besties during cherry blossom season, and pose beneath the delicate sakura blossoms, enjoy the hanami spirit, and celebrate the end of your *single lady* days. (via Junko Kimura / Getty)

3. Burano, Italy: Just 45 minutes from Venice in the Northern Venetian Lagoon lies the brightly hued island of Burano. And this vibrant locale has a specialty any bride will greatly appreciate: tons of handmade lace! (via Walks of Italy)

4. San Juan, Puerto Rico: You’ll find most of this city’s stunning color palette — and historic sites — in Old San Juan. Cue the Caribbean views and electrifying culture! (via Joe Raedle / Getty)

5. Charleston, South Carolina: If it’s a sweet Southern bachelorette party you seek, consider Charleston. The unique city has it all — history, nightlife, and an entire street of drool-worthy homes dubbed “Rainbow Row.” (via Erika Lanpher)

6. Brighton Beach, Victoria, Australia: No, the Victorian-era bathing boxes that line Australia’s Brighton Beach weren’t made with Instagram in mind. Yes, they will make for a mighty fine beach (read: glam) shot. (via Jonny Clow)

7. Porto, Portugal: Whether you spend your time tasting wine (for the wedding, duh!) at the port wineries across the Douru River or prefer to enjoy the Beaux-Arts, you should def walk down the city center’s charming, winding roads to snap shots of the striking views. (via Gianni Crestani)

8. Jaipur, India: Known as The Pink City, Jaipur deserves to be on every pink-lover’s radar. Its regal City Palace (pictured above) is fit for a bridal queen, wouldn’t you say? (via Simon de Trey-White / Getty)

9. Cape Cod, Massachusetts: From the Atlantic Ocean to the lobster noms and pastels galore, Cape Cod is the ultimate New England experience. When you’re not snapping selfies in the charming fishing towns, plan to hang by the beach, or — better yet — go on a whale watching tour. (via Dmitry Dreyer)

10. Grindavík, Iceland: The Blue Lagoon is not your ordinary spa experience. The natural wonder is a geothermal spa INSIDE a real-life lava field. Its beautiful blue waters are packed with skin-soothing minerals and are totally ready for the ‘gram. (via Matt Cardy / Getty)

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These Froot Loops-Scented Polishes Are Pure Nostalgia For Your Nails

I’m calling it now – blueberry milk nailsare out, and cereal milk nails are in. The Nails.INC x Froot Loops collab has landed at the perfect time, ready to adorn your nails with the vibrant colors of the nostalgic cereal (forever standing out from the too-light blue nail trend).

Why I’m *totally* sold on the new 7-piece collection? When the polishes dry, they smell exactly like Froot Loops. If that’s not setting your flip phone lip gloss-loving, Claire’s-shopping, body glitter-fanatic inner child’s heart aglow right now, I don’t know what to tell you.

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The shades included in the collaborative drop embrace all things neon, recalling the color-covered days of my youth. It makes me want to pour out a bowl of cerealand dig in!

Each one is formulated for long-wear, so your electric mani lasts you all week. For those accustomed to painting with a wide brush for quick and easy application, these bottles have it all.

Whether you’re sporting the coral-y pink to a picnic in the park, or layering on the head-turning green for a chaotic (yet fun) night out, the Nails.INC x Froot Loops collection is the absolute best way to end your summer.

#FollowYourNose ($8)

This neon pink undoubtedly channels all of the Barbie hype this season.

Feeling Fruity ($8)

This yellow shade might not be your normal go-to, but the fruity scent will draw you into its supercharged summer energy!

Toucan Sam Approved ($8)

This vibrant turquoise blue hue pairs well with a fruity drink.

Toucan Play At That Game ($8)

A neon orange that plays at coral pink is *def* getting added to my cart.

Ce-real Talk ($8)

Green is just that girl, and this brightened-up pick is sure to catch some attention.

Scented Nail Polish Duo ($15)

This pink-and-green duo does it all – multicolor mani, anyone?

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The 9 Best Beach Tote Bags For Your Next Vacation

As a self-confessed fashion girlie, I have to say that I always like to feel good about my outfit from head to toe — even when I'm casually bumming it at the beach on vacation. Beach style is so unique with all its lovely straw and linen looks, so when I'm prepping for a day out in the sun like that, I especially love to have a fun — and practical — beach tote bag to feel prepared and put together. And while I'd love to have a designer special for every setting, finding these chic, beachy options on a budget always makes the look even sweeter. So I rounded up 9 beach bags that are fashion-forward, but still affordable so you don't have to panic when they get all sandy! Keep reading to see all of our chic cool-girl approved picks!

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Gap X Love Shack Fancy Tote Bag

Love Shack Fancy is one of those brands that is absolutely killing the game at the moment. Everything they release is so on-brand and fun and this adorable tote bag is definitely just that! It's floral and fun and totally adorable! We love this affordable collab and think you should definitely grab it while it's still on sale!

BDG Urban Outfitters Mini Tote

A mini tote is perfect for all you ladies that only need the essentials: sunscreen, lip balm, and a book or two. This bag fits just enough items and it's great that you don't have to lug around a huge bag. At $39, this bag is a steal and so cute!

Damson Madder Bon Appetite Bag

Damson Madder is another brand that has such a unique style that is so recognizable when you see it. This bag just encapsulates them as a brand and is the perfect beach bag. It can fit lunch (which is perfect since its print is food and the name is "Bon Appetite") and any other essential you'll need for the beach. Obsessed with this one!

LL Bean Boat Tote

The OG tote bag that is very on-trend recently because you honestly just can't beat a classic! I love the idea of monogramming this sweet bag with your initials or a cute phrase. This beach tote will never go out of style!

Staud Raffia Moon Bag

This one is more expensive than our previous, but I wanted to include it in case you're going straight from the beach to lunch or dinner. The shape is very on-trend at the moment and it's the perfect day-to-night bag! It looks so high-fashion and luxe with its simple yet unique shape.

Ganni Denim Tote

You can't do beach totes without including this iconic Ganni bag that's everywhere at the moment. I see so many pictures of this when I scroll on Pinterest. This one will definitely make you look like a cool-girl influencer that you see all over IG.

Aloha Splash Proof Sun Bag

This splash-proof bag is not only adorable, but also practical as well. It's simple yet fun — and is also super affordable at under $70! The perfect beach bag that will fit anything you need!

Carhartt Fruit Tote Bag

I'm loving printed bags at the moment, so here's another one to add to the list. Carhartt has been releasing so many good items and this is one that's currently on my wishlist! Whether you need it for the beach, the gym, or school — it will definitely work in a ton of different scenarios all-the-while looking extra cute!

Djerf Avenue Tote Bag

Djerf Avenue has been one of my favorite brands for years and this tote bag will really carry absolutely anything you need! It's massive and extremely durable plus the print is so cute! With this bag, you'll look like a Scandi-girl angel!

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Where To Shop For Formalwear If You Miss The J.Crew Wedding Line

If you were in the bridal scene in the 2010s, chances are you remember J.Crew's bridal collection. The classic American brand traded boat shoes for ballgowns from 2004 until 2016, opening their first bridal boutique along NYC's Madison Avenue in 2010. Tragically, the once go-to shop for ready-to-wear bridal and bridesmaid gear was sunsetted as J.Crew went back to their traditional roots, leaving a gaping hole in the market.

Don't worry, though. J.Crew weddings may be a thing of the past, but we've got plenty of new brands with their own collections of stylish, classic wedding apparel — whether you're a bride, bridesmaid or guest.

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Luckily, you can still find plenty of formal clothing, accessories and shoes from J.Crew's latest list of options for wedding season. There may not be much for brides, but guests can have a field day with this curated selection of stunning pieces.

BHLDN

Anthropologie's bridal brand, BHLDN, has a great selection of wedding-ready gear. Brides can shop from countless gowns for themselves or their bridesmaids, and find fabulous accessories to match.

Lovely Bride

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Shop from a collection of gorgeous, unique gowns guaranteed to make your guests shed a tear of joy. While this is strictly for brides, Lovely Bride also has a brand of bridesmaid and wedding guest dresses.

Birdy Grey

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Deck your bridesmaids out in the chicest dresses yet with Birdy Grey. With tons of silhouettes, every person in your party is sure to find something they'll love.

Revolve

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Choose from any one of Revolve's jaw-dropping dresses and you'll be the talk of the wedding (well, besides the bride and groom of course). With so many colors, styles and prices, you're bound to find something amazing.

Which brand has you swooning? Let us know in the comments!

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5 Subtle But Gorgeous Wedding Guest Makeup Ideas That Won’t Upstage The Bride

Summer is quickly approaching and you know what that means...so is wedding season! Spring and summer can tend to be jam-packed with wedding events, celebrations, and ceremonies. And if you're anything like us, you might be looking for some new makeup looks to try out for all of the seemingly endless occasions where we wanna look our best, but somehow manage to sweat off our hard work before the photographer even takes the first picture. Well, we asked the experts for their best tips for long-lasting coverage, but their favorite looks to try out — because nobody needs to look back at a wedding picture and wonder how they could have kept their mascara on better! Here's are four amazing expert tips for the best wedding guest makeup, plus a simple look to try yourself!

Tips For The Best Wedding Guest Makeup

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1. Prep Your Skin

Skin prep is the #1 key to not only getting dewy looking makeup, but long-lasting makeup that doesn't crease! We asked the experts atDr. Hauschka what they would do for long lasting makeup, and they said, "Moisturized skin is glowing skin. Always prep face and with rich emollient moisturizers (like our certified natural Rose Day Cream). Your makeup will easily glide over face and blend with your moisturizer for a glowy finish." IMO, this tip is absolute gold because you don't want your skin to dry or cake over throughout the day, and it seems like this will really help with that!

They also said, "If you want your complexion to look naturally sun-kissed, look to bronzers you can blend with your foundation or moisturizer. (Mixing a few drops our Translucent Bronzing Tint with your moisturizer provides a subtle sun-kissed glow without shimmers.)" Talk about a glow! We love this dewy tip and have PLENTY of moisturizers, both tinted and otherwise, to recommend!

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2. Opt For Simple

Next, you definitely want to opt for a more simple look, makeup-wise! It's better to keep things minimal instead of doing too much with a bold lip and bold eye. Makeup artist and owner of The Green Room Agency, Nysa Green said, "Pick one feature to be the focus of your look, and concentrate on that. It can even be legs or shoulders. Tone down everything else." We love this trick because it's so simple to choose either a fun eye shade or lip color and have that be the focal point!

Nyssa also said, "Use a setting spray to keep everything in place through the festivities." Setting spray is the key to really lock in your makeup and ensure it lasts all day!

And Nyssa's final tip? "Avoid a red lip unless you want to stand out in all the pictures!"

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3. Don't Upstage the Bride

When doing wedding guest makeup, you want to make sure not to over-do it because you never want to appear like you're trying to upstage the bride in any way. Celebrity makeup artist, Stephanie G-M gave us a tip on this matter and said, "I suggest going for a look that elevates what your day look may already be. Starting with either a bit of color on your lips as a stain or eyes with statement jewelry (like above) means you'll be looking elegant but not out shining the bride's look."

She added, "Dewy skin and a little more blush than usual will also brighten up the look you go for. I would suggest just balancing it and not doing a full eye look and full lip look for the wedding." Duly noted!

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4. Don't Forget Touch Ups

Stephanie G-M also gave us all the tips and tricks for how you can quickly — and effectively — touch up your wedding guest makeup throughout the day. She says, "Carry blotting paper with you for any shine that may occur instead of powdering it away when you are trying to achieve a dewy look. Always have a balm you can use to enhance highlight areas. You can always use your lip color as your cheek color too as the day goes on!" She also added, "You can always carry an eye liner with you if you choose to make it more bold for the evening." We love these tips for essentials to keep in our clutch!

Put It All Together For This Gorgeous Natural Wedding Guest Makeup

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Makeup artist, Yaz Roque has a great look that is a must-try when it comes to the perfect wedding guest makeup look. She said, "With wedding guest makeup it’s key to keep it simple. I love to give wedding guests neutral tones, with a little bit of a shimmer on the lids. My tip would be to switch out your harsh liquid liner with a more smoked out liner, soft glam on the skin, and a pinky mauve or nude on the lips. You can even finish with my favorite lip oil at the moment byBlossom Beauty, it’s natural, smells amazing, and gives the right amount of shine for a perfect pour. Plus it’s under $7.” We love a good lip oil! I can't wait to try this look out for an upcoming wedding! This look is super natural yet still overstated enough for fancier occasions like a wedding.

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Japandi Design Will Make You Fall In Love With Neutral Decor Again

With so much in common, there's a lot to love about Japanese and Scandinavian design. Both aesthetics emphasize neutral and earthy colors, sustainable materials, and the great outdoors (plants, branches, and solids woods). Japandi design brings the two decor trends into one happy, harmonious place, influenced by the subtle differences in each design. There's the comfort and warm minimalism of the Scandi style combined with the elegance, attention to detail and wabi-sabi, or rustic simplicity (wabi) and beauty in imperfection (sabi), of the Japanese side. Here's a look at how to achieve the look with our shoppable favorites!

Open Spaces

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This 1930s ranch-style home in the Los Feliz Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles exudes a Japandi vibe, with its open and airy layout, beautiful cabinetry in Douglas Fir, clean modern lines, tons of natural light and high-end materials to elevate the design, all reimagined by AIA award-winning architects Klein Agency in collab with builder SITU Development.

Neutral Color Palette

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Look for shades of white, beige, gray and earth tones to create a serene and calming atmosphere.The Klein design team was inspired by the home’s natural surroundings and sweeping views. Green tones reflect the nature outside, as do the beautiful wide plank white oak flooring by Madera. The relaxed organic bedding hint to a more Scandi hygge look.

Functionality

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The Klein architects added two more bedrooms and additional square footage to maximize the home’s functionality and flow. Where does all the clutter go? These built-in closets offer tons of storage space so you never see any.

Minimalist Decor

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Minimal artwork and natural elements set the scene for a quiet workspace, where focus is key. Don't be afraid to include vintage items and personal mementos too. Things that hold meaning to you are especially important.

Natural Elements

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The windows are unobstructed throughout the home, maximizing natural light, and the decor embraces the outdoors with indoor branches and greenery (even in the shower).

Balanced Symmetry

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Rise and shine: sleek furniture and a balanced layout, as well as limited decoration, are signature markers of Japandi design. Furniture and decor feels purposeful, like you use what you love and need.

Tranquility

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Indoors and out, Japandi design prioritizes relaxation and mindfulness, as shown in this stunning Los Feliz home. Keep the design simple, clutter-free, and peaceful. It's all about your well-being and creating a sanctuary for living.

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10 Picture-Perfect Destinations for an Insta-Worthy Bachelorette Party

About The Froot Loops Nail Polishes from Nails.INC

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Feeling Fruity ($8)

Toucan Sam Approved ($8)

Toucan Play At That Game ($8)

Ce-real Talk ($8)

Scented Nail Polish Duo ($15)

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Tips For The Best Wedding Guest Makeup

1. Prep Your Skin

2. Opt For Simple

3. Don't Upstage the Bride

4. Don't Forget Touch Ups

Put It All Together For This Gorgeous Natural Wedding Guest Makeup

Open Spaces

Neutral Color Palette

Functionality

Minimalist Decor

Natural Elements

Balanced Symmetry

Tranquility

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