Two Girls, Two Bottles of Wine, One Photobooth App

After a lovely dinner of lemon chicken piccatta and white wine we started playing with the Pocketbooth photobooth app on LoDo's iphone and well...let's just say it snow-balled a little.

But we think it's safe to say we discovered what might be our favorite app for the summer! Check out all the fun settings below, then hurry up and download it for yourself. It's definitely the most fun you can have for $0.99...

 

The 1975 filter on a black border is our fave! 

 

Here's the antique filter on black and white borders. 

 

The black and white lens on both black and white borders ain't too shabby. 

 

And last but not least, here's the sepia filter on white borders. 

We also experimented with turning the lens horizontally, which reminded us of a film strip and enabled us to make a quick film for your viewing pleasure....

A Pig's Life

Now get out there and have some fun for yourself!

Double Bag It!

Shannan Click sporting two summer sacs in Juicy Couture's Fall 2011 lookbook (image from Fashiongonerogue)

It's no secret a girl can't live without her bag, and during the long days of summer, there's nothing more important than filling it with items that will keep you prepared in any circumstance. Need some help deciding what to carry? Here is a glimpse of what we'll be hauling around this summer...

Whether you're packing for a day at the beach or just another day in the city, stock your favorite tote, purse or handbag with a few of these summer essentials and you'll be prepared for (almost) everything!

 

LoDo sports a navy blue tote by Carpisa. This is the perfect bag for summer, big enough for a laptop and all of your beach essentials. Check out what's inside: 

Retro poka dot Bathing Suit by Calzedonia 

A Multi Color silk scarf can brighten any summer outfit, LoDo's fave is this vintage one. 

Black patten leather sandals by Sam Edelman: You can dress these up or down and they always look great.

The classic blue RayBans sunglasses, always timeless.

The perfect summer lotion by Philosophy: White Petals and Bergamot Body Lotion

 and the best after sun lotion (hard to find on the main land) MauiBabe After Sun. 

While at the beach spray Fekkai Beach Waves to keep those perfect salt water curls 

and protect your lips with Chapsticks Sun Care. 

After hitting the beach all day, keep your tan glowing by sporting a bright lip, like MAC Sheen Supreme in Full Speed and to keep your skin clear and healthy try Neutrogena's Skin clearing Liquid Makeup, super light for those hot summer days. 

LoDo always has her Kindle for reading on the train or rooftop and is usually wearing her favorite vintage bamboo bangles.

For her bag of choice, LoGo picked this satchel from Carpisa in Italy, as the pale pink shade goes with nearly every color in her wardrobe. Her essentials include:

X-Mini Speakers (around $22): Hands down, these are the BEST portable speakers out there. Stick one of these in your bag and you can have your own soundtrack at the beach, the park, rooftop bars, etc. Don't let the small size fool you...these speakers can bump!

Audio-Technica Onto Headphones ($49.99): These little guys come in nearly every color, and the seamless headband is lightweight and won't get tangled in your hair.

Covergirl Outlast Lip Stain in Wild Berry Wink ($8.69): Finally, a touch of lipcolor that won't smear off!

Sephora Bamboo Charcoal Blotting Papers ($8): Use these to sop away sweat on those humid summer days...

Neutrogena Skin Clearing Mineral Powder ($10.63): This lightweight powder bans shiny skin, while also treating it.

Comme des Garcons Leather Pouch: Perfect for storing makeup, or toss your camera, phone and valuables in it 

to make them easier to find in your bag.

Victoria's Secret Bandeau Top ($24) & Side-Ruched Low-Rise Bottoms ($16): Because you never

know when you'll need a swimsuit!

Essie Nailpolish in Big Spender ($8): This color screams summer...

Listerine Pocket Mist (2 for $5.49): Fresh breath is just a spray away.

Kerastase After-Sun Shampoo ($36): After a day in the sun, this will help moisturize your tresses, and it's 

especially great for color-treated hair.

Napoleon Perdis 15th Anniversary Lip Set (a gift): So many fun colors to choose from, in such a compact set!

Beat This!

LSquared loves the summer...maybe it's because we hail from the SUNSHINE state or maybe because we just can't get enough of the rooftop parties, free concerts, and outdoor festivals that New York has to offer during this season of all seasons. 

Regardless, here are a few more songs to help you get the party started! So get your dancing shoes shined and your party pants pressed...

Deadmaus - Raise Your Weapon (Madeon Remix)

We love this Deadmau5 remix by Madeon. Totally gets the party started...a great tune for when you are getting ready for a night out!

Kelis - 4th of July

Oddly enough, we first heard this song on July 4th...and couldn't get enough! This kept us moving all through the night. 

Have any other summer song suggestions? We love discovering new music...so please leave a comment with your picks!

White Out!

With the passing of July 4th weekend, summer is officially here! Now's the time to let loose and bust out those standout pieces in your wardrobe that you've been waiting to wear all year. For us, nothing beats the classic look of white in the summer. Chic, clean and eye-catching, an all-white ensemble can be preppy, modern or eclectic...it's all in the styling.

Some of our favorite ways to wear white are pairing a little white dress (we especially love eyelet lace) with accessories made of natural fiber, like a straw bag or hat. This look is versatile and laid-back for the day; slap on some bright lipstick, and it can easily carry you into the evening.

Another favorite way to wear white is to mix in neutral colors like beige and brown for a subtle, monochromatic look. Add in a touch of metal or a few thrifted accessories for an urban-safari feel. Here are a few more ways we'll be wearing white this summer, along with some of our own white-washed inspirations:

 No one does whites + neutrals quite like Chloe, as you'll see in their most recent Spring 2011 collection. We love this look in particular for its clean lines and edgy feel.

 

LoGo in her own version of whites + neutrals, wearing a white Mango shirt, off-white Zara silk shorts, Dolce Vita for Target shoes and a thrifted straw hat & vintage chain belt.

Thakoon's Spring/Summer 2011 line was full of fun, flirty white dresses, like this ruched tube dress. We're also really digging the shoes, sunnies and bag.

LoDo takes on the LWD in an eyelet dress from Delias, shoes by Aldo, a vintage woven bag, and her latest obsession, a Michal Kors white and gold watch, paired with a yellow leather wrap bracelet bought on her recent trip to Italy.

Christie Turlington, sporting a white button-up shirt and maxi skirt set against a lush, tropical backdrop, proves that an all-white ensemble can work in any environment. Image by Ellen von Unwerth for Madame le Figaro magazine, from fashiongonerogue.