It is summer time and the sun is out! That means that it is also swimsuit season. Below is a list of summer foods you can eat and still be swimsuit ready all summer long!

1. Iced Green Tea - Instead of grabbing a latte grab a Green Iced Tea. Research shows that Green tea helps speed up your metabolism and helps your body burn more fat.

2. Shrimp Cocktail - With only 22 calories in four large shrimp - you can even have seconds.

3. Watermelon - It is a natural thirst quencher and with only 92 calories in 2 cups it is a great and filling snack!

4. Vegetable Kebabs - You can grill almost any fruit or vegetable. With all the BBQ’s coming up make sure to eat your fare share of vegetable kebabs!

5. Fruit Salsa - Grab some mango, pineapple and honeydew add some cilantro, white onion and a squeeze of lime to taste and you have created fruit salsa. This great low calorie topper is good to add on fish, salads and even chips!

6. Fudge Pops - When it is hot Fudge pops are the best treat! With no fat and only 45 calories a serving go for it!

7. Sangria - If you are looking for a good alternative to a Margarita try Sangria. Sangrias are made with fresh chopped fruit, flavored seltzer and wine. This is much lower in calories then any Margarita or Daiquiri I know of!

Good Luck and Happy Eating!

What if I told you that you could look 10 pounds thinner just by the way you dressed! No tricks - just follow this list and you can instantly look 10 pounds lighter!

1. Wear the same color on the top as you have on the bottom. Matching colors can be a great way to disguise the last 10 pounds!

2. Dress to proportion - if you wear full and round shapes - you will look full and round. Always balance out your clothing by pairing a fuller skirt with a more fitted top etc.

3. Wear the right jacket! The right jacket is one that is hip length and has a sleek tailored fit. It will always take away inches from your waist.

4. Choose the right skirt. A good example is a pencil skirt. Make sure it is tight and slimming but not skin tight and unflattering.

5. Wear longer sweaters. A long sweater can make your torso look longer and make you appear thinner.

6. Dress up your Jeans with heals and a tucked in shirt. Celebrities use this trick all the time - that is because worn the right way it is a very slimming look.

7. Wear the right belt. With the right belt you can instantly take inches off your waist.

8. Buy a shift dress. This is the type of dress that is flattering on everyone.

9. Wear the color red. Not only is red a power color it can also be slimming.

10. Make sure your top never stops at the waist - this can add pounds. A top should always hit a little longer then the waist.

Good Luck ladies - I hope this helps

If you want a nice glow all summer long but you don’t want to damage your skin I have the perfect solution. The answer to all your summer needs is an airbrush tan. Unlike the sun airbrush tans are UV free and do not cause premature aging or cancer!

If you have never had an airbrush tan I encourage you to give it a try! I have only done it a couple times in my life, but I have always been happy with the results.

The first time I had an airbrush tan done it was before my sister’s wedding. All of the bridesmaids and my sister the bride decided to do it. Everyone’s tan turned out pretty good. Keep in mind her wedding was 4 years ago and technology has improved a lot.

The only complaint to our tan back then was it did rub off a little on our dresses. Other then that they looked natural and everyone had there own glow. Since then I think the salons have mastered the art of airbrush tanning.  They can even match the color of tan they use to your skin tone!

I plan on getting an airbrush tan for my wedding day! I am so excited to have it done – I will keep you all posted on how it goes ☺

What is in style for this summer?

1. Ruffles - Wherever ruffles are found is the area you are drawing attention to the most. The best two places to wear ruffles are on your neckline to draw attention to your face and at the bottom of a skirt or dress to show off your legs!

2. Bare Shoulders - You guess it show off those toned arms and shoulders with sexy strapless tops or strappy tank tops. If you have less then perfect shoulders don’t be afraid to bare a half shoulder look in a off the shoulder top.

3. Bright Colored Bags - These bold colors are not just for special occasions. These can be worn with anything and brighten up any outfit!

4. The High-Low hem - This may sound crazy but it is great way to show off sexy legs while still maintaining elegance!

5. Nude Shoes - You cannot go wrong with this look! Nude shoes make your legs look miles long!

What ever look you are going for this summer be sure to try these hot new trends - you can’t go wrong!