Summer Essentials

Summer is slowly making its debut with the occasional 60 degree weather and sunny days. But soon enough the sun will be too hot and the layers will be coming off. So slap on the spf 45 sunscreen for my hot Summer Essentials for 2010.

Dress: Everyone needs the perfect summer dress and as always Anthropologie, Around The World Dress will do the trick. It will take you to sunny hills and crashing waves, with its cool linen fabric and flowy silhouette, with ease.

Swimsuit: Usually I like a good swimsuit from Victoria's Secret but when I received the Roxy catalog in the mail I knew this one was a must have. The solid pink frills and the shape, I just adore it! With the Surf Essential Bikini, the beach just got sweeter.

Movie: Toy Story 1: Amazing, Toy Story 2: So much fun, Toy Story 3: Cannot wait! Yes its a kids movie but I absolutely adore these movies. I love the characters and the jokes, its an all around good movie. Woody, Buzz, Jesse and the gang are dumped in a day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college. Although at first excited by their new surroundings, and the seemingly friendly toys who also live at the center it isn't long before they become determined to return home. In theaters June 18th.

Recipe: Strawberry Frozen Yogurt I am in love with frozen yogurt, I can't get enough of it! Here is a delicious recipe to make your own summer treat.

1lb strawberries, rinsed and hulled
2/3 cup sugar
optional: 2 teaspoons vodka or kirsch
1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Slice the strawberries into small pieces. Toss in a bowl with the sugar and vodka or kirsch (if using) until the sugar begins to dissolve. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, stirring every so often. Transfer the strawberries and their juice to a blender or food processor. Add the yogurt and fresh lemon juice. Pulse the machine until the mixture is smooth. If you wish, press mixture through a mesh strainer to remove any seeds. Chill for 1 hour, then freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Handbag: Its spring and everything is floral. Floral belts, floral dresses, floral jewelry. My floral pick? ASOS Canvas Floral Holdall.

Activities: Summer is the best time to do all kind of activities. My favourites are camping, hiking, swimming, running, BBQ's, bonfires, playing sports, vacations...pretty much anything fun to do in the summer I will be doing it. Also I will be taking a wonderful California trip with Colin in August!

Drink: Mmmm ice coffee! Its simply the best in the summer. I always go for the Iced Chai. One sip and of the fresh, spicy, sweet and milky drink, and you'll feel like you've been transported to India. Enjoy it from Starbucks.

Book: This summer be sure to check out the much antisipated Mockingjay, the third book in the Hunger Game Series by Suzanne Collins. I cannot wait for this book to be released August 24th. Be sure to check out the review at For A Rainy Day.