Fashion & Lifestyle "Must Haves" for July 4th

  So you finally have a day off and all you want to do is relax.  No phone calls...no stress....and no "to do" list!  So what is on your July 4th "Must have" list?  CoCo Couture will share our top 5 favorites that include both fashion and lifestyle faves.

1. Lavender Lemonade ( please feel free to add 1 oz of TiTos if needed).  Let's start July 4th right with a favorite refreshing drink.  You will need the following ingredients:
1 cup raw honey
12 cups water
1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers
Juice from 6 lemons
In a large saucepan, bring honey and water to boil.  Add juice and dried lavender flowers and set aside for 20 minutes.  Strain flowers and add 2 cups of ice and serve.  Garnish with lemon and lavender stems.   Enjoy! 

2.  Southern Style Chili:  You certainly can't have a cookout without the traditional hamburgers and hot dogs and we all know that good chili is the hidden secret!  So here's our secret Southern Style Chili Recipe!  You will need the following ingredients:  

• 1 pound ground beef ground chuck works too

• 1 medium yellow onion diced

• 1 package chili seasoning mix of your choice

• 1 16 ounce can chili beans any spice level

• 2 14.5 ounce cans diced chili-ready tomatoes with the juice

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 Jalapeno
• In a large pot, brown the ground beef with the onion until no pink remains in the meat. Drain as much of the grease as you can with a spoon. 

To the pot, add the seasoning, tomatoes, beans and water and stir to combine. If it's still too thick, you can add 1/2 cup more water until you get to a thickness you like.
Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer 5 minutes. 

3.  Comfortable & Stylish Outfit.  If you are hosting the cookout then you not only want to be the "star of the show" but comfort is key!  Check out these amazing finds (all from CoCo Couture of course)

Red, White & Blue Jumpsuit by Frank Lyman 

Fabulous light weight top by Frank Lyman 

Polyester Blend Pants with Racing Stripe 

4.  Skin Care:  No matter what your age...skin care is key!  One of our personal favorites is Mario Badescu.  It is reasonably priced and fabulous.  I especially am fond of the Rose Facial Mist!  Grab a travel size (around $7) and spritz your skin and refresh on these hot days!  It is a must in your pool bag!  

A refreshing, hydrating mist to use anywhere anytime. Simply formulated with fragrant herbal extracts and rosewater for a pleasant, pick me up for dehydrated, tight and uncomfortable skin. Spray your day and night creams for a boost of hydration or use it to set make-up or spray on dry hair throughout the day. Safe for all skin types. Gentle, non-irritating.

5.  Hair:  The heat causes frizz and excessive breakage.  Need a hair masque and spritz that not only leaves a shine but smells fabulous?   Check out our personal favorite!  Bring a touch of luxury to your everyday haircare with this lightweight mist, fragranced with TOCCA's signature scents. TOCCA's hair fragrance contains a delicate blend of moisturizing oils, providing a veil of fragrance and subtle shine.

Only about $34-$38

Go enjoy your July 4th and the fabulous fireworks, hamburgers, hotdogs, signature cocktails, fabulous fashion and our great Freedom!   Don't forget to share your July 4th pics with us!  We love all the Fashion & Lifestyle pics!  So....come BLOG with us!

First 5 July 4th Fashion & Lifestyle pics will receive a complimentary gift card to CoCo Couture.  Simply upload your favorite July 4th fashion pic and WIN!