Stay Hot This Summer with the Hottest Trends and Ideas!

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This summer’s Hottest trends!

and easy summertime snacks

for any SummerGirl!

DIY Fashionable

Vacation

Every glamour girl needs

a little bit of beach style DIY’s!

Make sure to participate in our fun

contests for chances to win!

The official Tip Girly

Made by Julia

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Featured Follower…………………………………………………………………......2

Refreshing Recipes………………………………………………………….………3-6

Nail Trends………………………………………………..…………………………..7-10

Bikini Time…………………………………….…………………………………...11-12

Spring and Summer Fashion……………………………………..…………13-16

Journey Through Fashion…………………………………………………….17-18

Fun and Fashionable DIY’s…………………………………………………..18-21

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to make when you need a little

pick-me-up. Try these healthy

snack ideas!

I absolutely love

these refreshing summertime treats.

They are so easy to make and delicious to eat. It is a

wonderful alternative to munch on instead of ice cream

or popsicles. I love these yummy treats, and I hope you

do too!

Come up with your own

healthy fruit based

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or popsicles. I love these yummy treats, and I hope you

½ cup plus 4 cups seeded and pureed watermelon

½ cup sugar

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon lime zest

In a small saucepan, bring ½ cup watermelon puree

and the sugar to a simmer and remove it from the

heat.

Add the lime juice and zest and allow the mixture to

cool for 20 minutes.

Add the 4 cups fresh watermelon puree to the melon

-lime mixture, and then freeze in an ice cream maker

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Experiment with different fruits and tastes to come up with your own fabulous

sorbet. What can you concoct?

Credit to: ttp://frenchfood.about.com/od/sorbetrecipes/r/melonsorbet.htm

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This simple fruit drink is perfect

for pool parties or lounging in

the sun with your friends.

What kind of

snacks and

treats do you

like making for

parties and

get-to-gethers?

Let us know

your thoughts

on the recipes

shared. Will

you use these

ideas in your

next spring or

summer bash?

6 ounces frozen lemonade concentrate

ice cubes

cold water

Grenadine (optional)

lemon slice (to garnish

Load blender with ice cubes to the 4 1/2 cup mark.

Add lemonade concentrate.

Fill blender with cold water to the 5 cup mark.

Blend until smooth and slushy.

Divide into serving glasses Garnish with lemon slices.

Pour desired amount of grenadine overtop an individual

serving.

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What is your favorite

version of fruit

salad?

What fruits do you

use?

Cantaloupe

Watermelon

Raspberry

Pineapple

Kiwis

Cut all of the above ingredients until you

have your desired amount.

Put into a bowl and drizzle with lime juice.

Want some styling nails but don't wanna have to go to

the spa? Well, save your money for the mall, because

here are some fabulous nail ideas for a fabulous price.

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1. Unscrew the lids of your 3 or 4 gradient

colors so they’re ready to go. Be careful not

to knock them over! Here I used because I

was feeling very mermaid inspired.

Get a little cup of water and soak your trian-

gle makeup sponge. Squeeze the sponge

out about 80% leaving it damp but not wet.

This will keep the polish from soaking up

too quickly.

2. Apply a single line of the darkest color to-

ward the edge of your sponge. The first

time, I went over the line twice so that

there was enough polish to transfer to the

nail.

3. Next, use the second darkest color and

make another line above that one. Coat it

twice also. Keep going until you build up

your 3-4 colors. NOTE: you want to work

somewhat quickly so the polish doesn’t dry

out.

4. Dab your sponge on a piece of paper and

you’ll see the colors together but not quite

blended.

Bounce it up and down in the same spot a

few times and you’ll see how the separation

of colors disappears and they become

blended!

5. Line the tip of the sponge up with the

tip of your nail and when you’re ready,

give it a med-firm press. Bounce it up and

down a couple times in that spot. DON’T

BE SCARED that you’re going to mess it up

because you’re not. If you keep it in the

same general spot it will be just fine. It

doesn’t have to be exact. If it’s a little off

each time you bounce it up and down

that’s actually good because it blends the

colors even more.

6. Re-apply a line of each polish color to

the sponge for every nail. If you work

quickly, you can probably re-apply polish

to the sponge for every other nail.

Now you have pretty polish but a mess

around your nails.

7. Take a little polish remover + a paint

brush and clean up the sides and aroud

the cuticles.

8. Apply a top coat once the ombre has

dried completely. The top coat will also

make it appear more blended.

Credit to: http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/04/pretty-polish-idea/

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Want to be the most fashionable girl at the beach this

year? Then make sure you nails are just as fabulous!

Check out these fun nail polish trends for the most

fashionable nails!

Do you love

painting nails?

Are you artistic

when it comes

to nail polish?

Well then this is

the challenge

for you! Email

us a picture of

your nail polish

creation for a

chance to be

featured in the

next issue!

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My favorite trends for nail polish this year are ombre, polka

dot, French, sequin, and glitter. I love the way you can mix

and match different styles together to make one gorgeous

manicure!

Try painting one nail with glitter while the others are all

solid.

Or attach sequins or studs to your thumb for a fierce and

chic look.

Metallic is another fabulous way to show off your style! It

is shiny and ultra trendy.

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Own the beach and make it your

runway with a super cute bikini!

Don't know where to find one? Just

keep reading for the hottest stores

to find the hottest swimsuit.

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Target

Nordstrom

Victoria’s Secret

Forever 21

Kohl’s

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Will you brave the styles and trends of summer and spring 2013?

Try these chic ideas! AND, get an insiders view on the BP Fashion

Board and what it’s all about!

I think my favorite part about being on Fashion Board is the wonderful

insight that Nordstrom gives you. I feel like I have learned what I want for my career while being apart of this amazing program. My coordinator is

the Board! - Julia really nice and I hope for another fun year being on

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Fashion is a wonderful way to be creative and to express

your style.

Scarves, heels, dresses, skirts, frilly tops, skinny jeans, studs,

blazers, and jewelry are all part of the fabulous thing we call

fashion.

I have taken the quote:

“Everyday is a fashion show, and the world is your runway.”

-Coco Chanel

to heart, meaning everyday should be a reason to dress up and

be fashionable. Everyday is an excuse to show off your style to

the world.

You don't need to be going somewhere super fancy to throw

on a blazer and matching heels! You may feel like you will look

weird wearing heels to school, but come on! Show your school

that you know how to dress well! Show them that you know

fashion and you have a passion for it.

Be confident and rock that runway!

with your amazing fashion sense!

dresses are a huge hit right now.

They keep you fashionable and chic while staying cool.

is the epitome of girly. Throw it in with a casual outfit to add a little spice.

A stud here, a stud there; studs are the perfect way to embellish any everyday outfit.

If you have heard that they make you look tanner, it’s

true!

is the key to pulling any outfit together. Try floral!

Are my favorite article of clothing.

it makes your outfit a little more classy and chic.

Anything is adorable! Try your local stores for

high-wasted shorts, skirts, and shorts!

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is the key to pulling any outfit together. Try floral!

Anything is adorable! Try your local stores for

In love with fashion as

much as I am? Email us a

photo of you wearing your

most fashionable and

favorite outfit to show off

your style. Whoever has

the best ensemble will be

the featured SummerGirl

FashionGirl in our next

edition! Up to the

challenge? Make sure to

PM us with any questions!

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Check out my story on my adventure on the BP.

Fashion Board to learn more about it and what we

do! Have any questions? No problem! Just email us!

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My fashion board experience started

in the month of March last year. My friend

told me about it and said it was perfect for

me and what I felt called to do at that

time.

I was so excited! I applied as quickly

as I could and made my fashion project

and happily turned it in. Then a month lat-

er in April, I received an email saying I was

one of the lucky girls who got an inter-

view!

We went shopping for clothes for

the interview as well as getting a manicure

for the big day. The interview process was

easy and nothing to worry about. I was

extremely nervous at the time, but after it

was finished, it was honestly low-key and a

wonderful experience.

After about two weeks, I got a letter!

Oh my! I was ecstatic, but my heart was

beating out of my chest. But, the verdict

was good! I had been accepted!

My first meeting was in September,

but I was not able to go because I was in

LA. So my first meeting that I could attend

was in October.

It is nice to be able to meet girls

with the same interests as I do and to get

to know more people.

Every month at our meeting, we talk

about the current and upcoming trends of

the year. Sometimes we have a group

challenge that we have to “compete” in.

One time we had to dress a mannequin in

a certain trend and the winning team got

theirs put up in the store!

When we are in the downtown

store, when all of the local stores meet

every once in a while, we have speakers.

Last time, we got to find out about the

new line of clothing that was coming out.

And I am telling you, it’s an adorable line!

Keep your eyes out for the BP. Undercover

line which just launched on Thursday.

Being on Fashion Board also gives us

amazing opportunities. For instance, I am

modeling in our huge prom fashion show

on Saturday! I’m really excited (and nerv-

ous)!

If you love fashion and are interested

in a career in it, I highly recommend apply-

ing for the Nordstrom BP. Fashion Board.

Stay fashionable!

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Show off your summer style with easy and fun

DIY projects!

Like making projects? What kind of

DIY’s do you enjoy making?

Email or PM us with your favorite

DIY fashion accessories for a chance

to be featured in our next issue of

SummerGirl!

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Plastic barrette with flat top Starfish (real or fake) Small rhinestones Craft glue Tweezers Wax paper

1. Lay out your starfish hair clip idea. Place the clip in front of you and line up the starfish (one or more)

underneath the clip in a pattern that will be attractive and fit on the clip.

2. Glue your starfish to the clip. Use the craft glue. Be liberal with the glue wherever the starfish will be in

contact with the clip. Hold the starfish gently in place on the clip for about three minutes to let the glue

set.

3. Allow an hour for the glue to dry. During this time, do not touch or move the clip.

4. Pour a small amount of craft glue onto a piece of wax paper. Your glue puddle should not be more

than about 2 inches in diameter.

5. Accent your starfish hair clip with the rhinestones. Use the tweezers to pick up a rhinestone and touch

the back of the gem to the glue on the wax paper. Then press the gem gently onto the starfish.

6. Dry the clip for 24 hours before you wear it. Keep it in a warm, dry place.

credit to: eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5844926_make-starfish-hair-clip.html#ixzz2NHnbtq2O

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