{whatever wednesday} Independence Day

Independence Day.  A day for cookouts, friends, family, and the big event: FIREWORKS.  Whether you're heading to a party, hosting a party, or just want to do a little something patriotic to celebrate America the beautiful, here's some food, decor ideas and other 4th of July inspiration to get those creative juices flowing.  Do you have any 4th of July traditions?  Have a Fabulous Fourth!

Start with Flag Foods

Create a flag with blueberrys and sliced bananas and strawberries.

 Or opt for white chocolate colored pretzels instead of the bananas.

Another idea that would be cute is to dye a fruit dip blue and place that in a square container instead of the blueberries :)

 {Easy Sugar Cookie Flag}

{Patriotic Taco Salad}

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{15 Fantastic Works of Hot Dog Perfection}

Say so long to the ketchup and mustard.  Get creative and dress those dogs up with tastier toppings, such as grilled pineapple or mac and cheese.

 

 

{Firecracker Funfetti Cupcakes with Pop Rocks Centers}

Cheers to Lady Liberty!

{4th of July Cocktail Recipes}

{Watermelon Blueberry Mojito}

 

 

{Patriotic Margaritas}

Decorate in Red, White, and Blue

{Vintage Americana Canteen}

 

 

{Coke Crates and Carnations}

 

 

{Vintage Ribbon Flag}

{Red, White, and Blue Windcatcher}

{4th of July Clothespin Wreath}

{DIY American Flag Picnic Blanket}

Fashionable Fourth Outfit Inspo

For more outfit inspo, go here:

Stars, Stripes, and Sparklers: 4th of July Fashion

Stars, Stripes, and Sparklers: 4th of July Fashion

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of fashion.  You don't have to dress like a flag and go all out cliché
patriotic spirited style (but you CAN if you want).

Of course, cut-off shorts, aviators, and muscle tanks are the epitome of Americana trends.  Represent Lady Liberty by mixing printed red, whites, and blues or go with a classic white dress paired with nude wedges.  Tying colors like mint, turquoise, or yellow in with your "flag" article of clothing is a fun and unexpected way to break up the scheme of things.  Nautical styles (think espadrilles and stripes) are always a classy, patriotic combination and it doesn't scream "I'm here for the party, hand over the PBR and apple pie."

America by missallierae featuring white flats

Free by missallierae featuring a circle skirt

Honor by missallierae featuring crochet flat shoes

July by missallierae featuring cat eye glasses

Have a happy, safe and chic 4th of July!

Peace, love, sparkles and flamingos,

Allison

{whatever wednesday}

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{The Perfect Picnic Sandwich}

Summa-Summa!  I'm all about hitting the parks and music festivals during the summer, so picnics are plentiful.  A little twist on a caprese sandwich:  garlic spread, balsamic vinegar, mozzarella, salami, tomato, basil.  Sounds mouth wateringly simple and just nix the salami for a vegetarian option.

{Party Time:  Home Entertaining Decor Tips from Be Inspired PR}

I sort of have a thing for bar carts and I just love the look of this whimsy-boho one.  Wooden cart, mismatched candle sticks of different heights, and "BAR" spelt out in flowers...what's not to love?

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A few personal favorites:  Everything, Peekaboo, Staple, Cost-Per-Wear

{Effortless chic: Summer Style Inspiration}

Clean, crisp classic white, simple sparkles, beach waves, and Panama hats.