Our collective sweet tooth over here at Glitter Guide ensures a slight obsession with gelato (remember the gelato truck at Taylor’s wedding last summer?). For our next entertaining feature in collaboration with Target, we decided to focus on our favorite summer treat by throwing a Gelato-Tasting Party. Think of it as a grown-up version of an ice cream party—complete with cocktails and girlfriends, of course! Our Editorial Director Caitlin gathered a few local bloggers and creatives for a fun afternoon of conversation, frozen sweets and lots of laughs!

Photography: Natalie Franke
Styling & Production: Caitlin Moran for Glitter Guide
Floral Arrangements: Intrigue Designs & Decor
Models: Sarah Culver of Sarah Culver Photography, Christina Han of Proper Hunt, Monika Reynolds of Champagne Picnic, Lacey Wheatley of Kalivoda Clothing

This summer inspiration is brought to you by Target. Find more fun and surprises all season long on Target’s #SummerUp Pinterest board.

We’ve professed our love for the LWD already this season, sharing our styling tips here. And today, we’re following up with a round-up of 20 of our favorite white dresses—all under $100! You won’t break a sweat—or the bank!—in this crisp, effortlessly versatile hue. Talk about beating the summer heat in style!

Image Credit: Stylish

The easiest way to tease hair is here—and it comes in an unexpectedly powerful powder form! Ideal for short to medium lengths (and even long hair with a fine texture!), Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Teasing Dust ($23) gives a boost of volume to lackluster locks. A combination of silica, aloe and starch with a jasmine fragrance, the product looks similar to powder-based dry shampoo but is really intended as a texturizing styling aid on freshly-washed tresses. Sprinkle a small amount of powder into the roots, making sure to work it in well. Tousle as you go or scatter a dusting on the crown of the head to add extra oomph to a ponytail. The next time you find yourself craving sexy, voluminous locks, give your teasing comb a rest and try out this magic dust!

By Erin Gerlach of The Sparkle.

Like your makeup, the scents you wear in the summer should be light, airy and if you’re lucky, reminiscent of sweet warm weather memories. From light fruity fragrances to sultry scents, we’ve pricked out some our favorite summer perfumes.

Image credit: A Cup Of Mai

By Kara Manos of Politics of Pretty

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By Carrie Waller of Dream Green DIY

When we spotted this outfit on Pinterest we were immediately inspired. The juxtaposition of stripes against florals and boxy paired with fitted just works so well, and it’s a combination we wouldn’t have thought to put together ourselves. To try this look — seek prints and patterns in similar color families, or find a common color in both pieces (here we picked cream and white). Wear a boxy blouse that hits below your hip that shows just a bit of the skirt peeking out for the most flattering look.

1. Aviator sunglasses ($16.12)
2. Revlon Sky Pink lipstick ($6.39)
3. Mod necklace ($6.80)
4. Silk floral tee ($140)
5. Color block skirt ($237)

Image credit: The Street Muse.

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“People are saying donuts have made a comeback, but I’m not sure I can agree that they were ever out of style. I’ve created four delicious and super easy donut glazes you can use to set up your own donut bar. (It’s kind of like decorating sugar cookies, but with donuts!) Set out toppings like toasted coconut, chocolate chips, fresh fruit, nuts, sprinkles, graham cracker crumbs and whatever else you think would taste incredible on a donut. Combine glazes and toppings to make mouth-watering creations—like caramel hazelnut, a s’mores donut or even toasted coconut. You’ll never go back to a regular donut again!” 

Recipes & photos by Eden Passante of Sugar and Charm.

Is your summer vacation just around the corner? Well, first of all, we’re super jealous—but luckily, our excitement for you outweighs our envy! Whether you’re headed an hour or two away or taking a jet across the country, there’s really nothing better about this season than getting away for a few days of rest and relaxation. Since the last thing we want you to take on your trip is a head full of nerves, we’ve broken down your packing into 10 manageable categories, complete with checkmarks to keep you on track. Now you can focus on more important things—like picking out chic new luggage!

Written by Carrie Waller of Dream Green DIY.

Image: Tory Burch Priscilla Mochila Suitcase.

In the scheme of summertime things, eyewear is definitely something we’re willing to invest in—however, that’s not to say we don’t love a trendy, inexpensive pair of shades! Ideal for tossing in your bag for beach trips or pool outings, these shades have a clear advantage: if you break or lose them in the ocean, it won’t be the end of the world. Read on to see 10 of our favorite affordable pairs of sunglasses this season.

Image by Heide Lindgren.

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Today marks our second birthday! We honestly can’t believe it. Time has so quickly flown by and it feels like just yesterday that we were pouring our hearts into launching this labor of love. (See our welcome post here.) We’re overwhelmed with so many emotions that accompany this milestone—nostalgia as we look back on the past two years and all that we’ve accomplished, gratitude for the support we’ve received and the talented people we’ve worked with, and excitement to see what the future holds for us!

We couldn’t do any of this without the hard work from our amazing team as well as the love and encouragement we have from all of you! Our readers mean everything to us. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for a truly amazing two years. We can’t wait to knock your socks off with all that we have in store!

To further say thank you, we’ve partnered with J. Crew for a fabulous sparkly giveaway!

Who wouldn’t want $250 to spend at J. Crew?! Here’s how to win:

- Follow @glitterguide & @jcrew on Instagram
- Instagram a photo of yourself in J. Crew and tell us how it makes you sparkle
- Make sure to tag us in the photo and add hashtags #ggturns2 & #jcrew
- If you don’t own anything from J. Crew you may use an item from their online store or take a photo in one of their stores.

We will pick our favorite picture on Monday June 17th at 8am PST.

Have fun!