Vanessa Simmons Launches New Swimsuit Line

Those Simmons girls are always up to something! This go around Vanessa has launched her own swimwear collection, Rose by Vanessa Jean, which was featured at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Miami. I must admit these are some pretty daring and sexy designs, and it definitely defines the sisters' style: funky, sexy, and classic. The collection can be appreciated because of their unique geometric cuts, fabric choices, and beading details. Perhaps these looks are just for show to look cute on the beach lol. They're fun, sexy, and not your ordinary bikinis, which makes them all the more appealing. All her models are gorgeous (of course) and range in body size and type, ethnicity, and heights. I LOVE it all!

Not sure where to buy her pieces, but if you visit her follow her on her social networking sites, I'm sure she'll keep us in the know!

Angela was spotted rocking one of Vanessa's designs...so cute!

Check out some highlights from the show!

Do we love her designs?

Cocktail Spotlight: Summer Sangrias

The weather in D.C. has been one word: HOT! This whole week, the temps reached up to 104 degrees and the humidity was surely accompanying. What better way than to cool off in this scorching heat than with a ice cold glass of Summer Sangria!!! If you know me and Yvonne, you know we love wine and we love Sangria even more. Check out these recipes for both Red and White Sangria.

Red Berry Summer Sangria:
Cabernet Sauvignon (Sutter Home is perfect)
1/2 ounce Red Berry Ciroc
1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps
1/2 ounce Apple Pucker
Splash Pineapple juice
Apples diced
Blueberries diced
Lime diced

White Peach Sangria:
White Zinfandel
1/2 ounce White peach juice (Ocean Spray is a good brand)
1/2 ounce Peach schnapps
Splash Pineapple juice
Peaches cut into chunks
Cherries

Melon Sangria:
Pinot Grigio wine
1/2 ounce Midori or melon schnapps
1/2 ounce Apple Pucker
1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps
Splash Orange Juice
Splash Pineapple Juice
Cherries
Melon cut into chunks
Limes

For all recipes:
Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher. Add fruits last and stir until all incorporated. Refrigerate immediately up to 24 hours and served chilled over ice in wine glasses with fresh fruits.

Refresh Yourself!

MYLM Style: Midnight Cookout & Porch Party

Greetings guys! Sheesh feels like I haven't blogged in a minute, I swear sometimes I feel like I should just do this FULL TIME but that's a whole different conversation for a different day! Anyway, sorry been busy and just came back from an amazing trip to the Dominican Republic to be in my friend's wedding (yes another one!). Those pics will be posted later!

I'm not sure if you guys were upset that the 4th of July fell on a Wednesday, because right back to work we went, booo! But that didn't stop the celebrations, Miranda and I went to our pal Justen and Jeff's crib for their cookout extravaganza Tuesday night . Peep out the pictures below.


*cue Will Smith's 'Summertime'*




















We kept our look extra relaxed and comfortable.

Stay fabulous ladies and gents!

Must Have Summer Essentials

Hey divas! Now that it's officially summer, I thought I would round up some summer essentials you must have!

Summer Essentials by mylifestylemude featuring denim shorts

I can wear maxi dresses all day. I just love them! I think these basic items from sundresses, denim jackets and shorts, rompers and jumpsuits, sandals and nude pumps, paired with shades and a fedora are super cute! Bright Oversized clutches and feather earrings are a must have accessory too! Don't forget to add in that hot pink bathing suit!

Happy Shopping!