Today mark's the 70th birthday for the evolutionary bikini to have hit the stores. Since it's inception, the bikini has been revolutionary for many different reasons. Compared to it predecessors, the bikini allowed for woman to show off more skin in order to stay as cool, bronze, and fierce as possible. In 2016, the bikini has become a staple piece for woman of all shapes and sizes to wear. It isn't just a piece of material on the top and the bottom anymore, the bikini has been revolutionized into a a symbol of power and allure around the world. Here are just a few of today's top bikini styles for this summer.

I hope everyone had a great fourth of July weekend! ThePrincessFusion will be back with daily posts starting tomorrow. Thank you again for being loyal readers and I hope your weekend was great.


Until next post,

Yesterday I had the pleasure of going to KDWB's #cakebythelake event at Wayzata's Brew Works with the lovely band DNCE. To preface I have been a huge DNCE fan since they released their hit single 'Cake by the Ocean' over a year ago. Having been a Jonas Brothers fan I naturally was biased on the bands success from the start. With the release of their EP Swaay, DNCE has become a household name in a short amount of time and has claimed the song of this summer. So when KDWB announced that there would be a cake fight with DNCE I knew I had to go. I had gone to a similar event from KDWB last Fourth of July Weekend with Demi Lovato and had a memorable time, so I was more than excited to hit the suburbs yesterday.

My best friend and I pre-cake fight in our rad KDWB sponsored ponchos

Being over the age of 21 and having little to no drinking experience with beer, I decided to take the opportunity of being at Brew Works to actually test some of their drinks. Fun fact: I'm more of a fruity drink kinda girl rather than potent and strong. I tried the Shamberry drink that they had and fell in love. It was a mix between a Mikes and Watermelon Margarita. Of course I had to have two so that the cake fight would be mildly more interesting in the midst of 12 year old's. The view at Brew Works isn't bad either. Located right on the lake Minnetonka, the brewery has both an outdoor seating option and indoor that overlook the lake in the middle of downtown Wayzata. Needless to say, it was a perfect day to relax and have a drink.

As some of you may know, I have been a vegetarian for about 5 years now. Having been someone who enjoyed a burger or two a week, transition to a life of burgers to black beans was a bit of a challenge; especially while going out. Unfortunately at most restaurants, vegetarians are limited when it comes to their burger options. Most are left with the only option of paying an over priced Morning Star Burger that was microwaved and put into a fancy bun while are friends across the table put there face into a Juicy Lucy. It just isn't fair. Fortunately I am here to help you realize what your options are restaurants in the Twin Cities. Here are some of the top places within the area to get vegetarian burgers.

#1) Shish on Grand Avenue

#2) Blue Door

#3) Hard Rock Cafe

As a vegetarian it can be difficult at times to find meals that are tasty and healthy at the same time. When it comes to cooking I gravitate towards the carbs rather than veggies. So when I heard that there was a noodle substitute I had to try it! I've tried other noodle substitutes before such as Edamame noodles (which are fabulous and can be purchased at Trader Joe's) and fell in love with the idea. Sure noodles aren't always the fastest things to cook, so when I saw that there were tofu noodles that were microwavable I jumped on it.




It was pretty simple to make- just microwave for two minutes and voila! you have a masterpiece. Just like your good old tofu that you buy in a block at the store, tofu noodles have the sponge like capabilities of soaking up every and any flavor. Being the egg fanatic that I am, I had to incorporate an egg into my meal (protein anyone) as well as some low calorie tomato sauce. Though I didn't fell completely full after the meal ( I ate the entire bag) the dish is very low in calories (a total of 10) which made me a happy camper.

The final product

So okay, maybe the final product didn't turn out to be a TOTAL masterpiece but hey- at least I'm trying here people- and attempting to be healthy at the same time is a double whammy in my books :)

Until next time,


 

Photo from interviewmagazine.com

This summers hottest band DNCE has been taken storm lately. The former Jobro and his new band mates (who aren't his brothers-GASP!) not only have a unique sound but style also. Their members- Joe, Jack, JinJoo, and Cole all have vibrant and at times androgynous styles that are breaking boundaries (along with their hits which are breaking the charts). From loud and vibrant Cole who can rock overalls like no other, to Joe Jonas with his European turtle neck vibe, to JinJoo who has a mix between rocker chic and school girl, to Jack who has a love for Hawaiian thirsts and hairbands. DNCE band is loud, unique, and most importantly authentic.

                                              Sunglasses: Nordrom, BP Department, $12

In case you were questioning if the  90s/ early 2000s revival is back in the fashion world, you can now solidify your answer to a 'yes' thanks to Juicy Couture. According to the Racked.com, America's favorite track suits are back for it's second debut. The sweatpants became a coveted item of wealth thanks to Juicy back in the early 2000's thanks to our favorite celebrities Lindsay Lohan, the Kardashians, and Paris Hilton. They were a symbol of wealth for woman in America while also creating the revolution of athletic wear.


Flash forward to 2016 were almost every celebrity from Kate Hudson to Carrie Underwood have their own athletic line. What was once seen as a fashion faux-pas of wearing your exercise clothes outside of the gym has become a new demographic of shoppers; and we have Juicy to thank for this.
With gym memberships increasing in America yearly, businesses such as Old Navy, H&M, and Forever 21 branched into new territories allowing for the creating of stores such as Atheltica and Lululemon to be as successful as they are today.


So why bring back the old tracksuit?  According to Fashion Director of ready-to wear of Bloomingdales, Brook Jaffe, Juicy's infamous velvet is the antidote to "elevating casual sportswear" Jaffe said to WWD. The question of if the infamous track suits will regain its popularity is still in question to consumers, but for big chain retailer  Bloomingdale's there is no doubt that the tracksuit will succeed."Juicy was the originator of the ath-leisure, a trend that resonates with our customers and has a strong presence in our fall 2016 assortment" Jaffe added. The line is expected to debut at retail stores this July and can now be seen on social media with the hashtag #trackisback.



Will you be purchasing a Juicy Couture tracksuit?


Until next time,

Look #1)

Look #2) 

* Shirt: MAKECHIC.Com               * Pants: ITALIST.com
* Purse: Neiman Marcus                  * Earrings: MODAOPERANDI.com
Chocker: HUMBLECHIC.com

Look #3) 

*Shirt: ETSY.com                       * Overalls: SHEIN.com
* Shoes: DOLLSKILL.com        * Backpack: LAMODA.Co.UK
*Earrings: LANECRAWFORD.com

Look #4) 

* Shirt: KIRNAZABETE.com               *Skirt: THECORNER.Com
* Shoes: Etsy.com       * Purse: FARFETCH.com
* Sunglasses: Graziashop.com

Look #5)

* Dress RIVERISLAND.COM           * Shoes: FORWARDBYELESE
* Purse: INTERMIXONLINE            * Headband: Forever 21
*Sunglasses: BRANDOUTLET

Look #6

 * Shirt: Etsy.com                            * Cardigan: WITHCHIC.COM        
* Shorts: RIVERISLAND.COM     * Shoes: VERY.CO.UK
*Purse: FARFETCH.COM

1. Room #1

   Custom Nautical Teak Bar Stools- Set of 3

    For this room I wanted to use the wood features from the top of the bar stool and metallic structure of the bar stool to create a modern and rustic feeling in the room. This is a great room to hang out with friends and have a drink. With shelves the room becomes more spacious so that you can add extra chairs around the table and create a fun time for all. Cheers!

2. Room #2

Mid-Century Hairpin Stools- Pair

For this room I wanted to emphasize the classic feeling that the chairs give while giving off a modern edge. By having black and white photos with an emphasis in pink you get a simple put sweet look in the room. This room is a great place to have macaroons and some pink champagne with your girlfriends. With the chairs having a modern back rather than a sweetheart look, the room maintains a romantic edge while staying sleek and modern. 

3. Room #3

Phyllis Morris Silver Bamboo Bar stools-Pair

In this room I wanted to showcase how modern yet comfortable these Bamboo styled chairs are. By keeping with the silver and blue hues throughout the room, the chairs become a staple within the room rather than just another collection of objects. This room is great for a larger group of chic girlfriends to have an awesome night in.






What's your favorite style of chair and room? Comment below and let me know! For more information on my friends Chairish Collections  please visit their website at https://www.chairish.com !


Until next time,