I know that I don't typically write about food, but I couldn't resist since the Fourth of July is tomorrow. I'm sure many of you will be attending barbecues to celebrate the holiday so why not write about it! I can remember heading to the Taste of Chicago on the Third of July to watch the annual fireworks display while nibbling on some of my favorite seasonal treats. If I didn't brave the crowds downtown, I'd go to a family barbecue to relax and snack on a few of my guilty pleasures. Now that I'm here in NY, I usually walk around the city eating something cold and tasty.

The summer is the best time to indulge with your favorite sweet eats. What are some of yours? Please share!

Here are a few of mine:


I recently discovered this delicious cool treat and it is now officially on my fave list!


I've never been an ice cream person, but I've always loved sherbet, especially rainbow flavored!


I've always wanted to pick strawberries or blueberries just like PCD did this past weekend, but I guess I'll have to settle for store-bought ones!


This confection of marshmallows, pineapples, walnuts, mandarin oranges and Cool Whip is a salad staple at all of my family barbecues.


Ok, I must admit that I eat these all-year-round, but I had to include them because they're one of my favorite treats. I know that's strange, but they're soooo good!


Nothing is as refreshing as a bite into a cold piece of watermelon!

Enjoy your holiday! If you're around tomorrow, I'll be back with Fabulous Photos of the Week!

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Being that I have never liked the look of sneakers, sometimes a girly girl like me has to break down and buy a pair in an effort to stay fit. I hadnt owned a pair of sneakers since high school until a few weeks ago. I decided to purchase a pair so I could exercise properly since we all know that stiletto heels and chic ballet flats wont get the job done.

So, as I embarked upon my quest for cute, non-clunky athletic shoes, I surprisingly noticed that there were quite a few that were actually wearable. Now I can finally try to stay fit and still look feminine at the same time!

Are you a sneaker or as we call them in Chicago "gym shoe" person?

Check out some of these:


New Balance Women's 893 Sneakers available at www.footlocker.com for $84.99


Nike Women's Shox Turbo Sneakers available at www.footlocker.com for $109.99


Adidas Midiruv CS Sneaker available at www.nordstrom.com for $79.95


Adidas Women's Amiya Sneaker available at www.endless.com for $54.95


Adidas Women's Micro Bounce available at www.footlocker.com for $79.99


Adidas Women's Mega Bounce available www.footlocker.com for $119.00


Puma Women's Votaic Sneaker available at www.amazon.com for $75


Nike Women's Air Max 360 III available at www.footlocker.com for $139.99


Skechers Women's Bikers Grapevine Sneaker available at www.endless.com for $52.90

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When you want to make your eyes appear wide-eyed and bright, reach for a liner. Using liner is essential to defining eyes and making them pop with a flattering look. While some BGs prefer to use liquid liners for a more precise line, others might opt for more user-friendly kohl pencils - I've used both.

For the daytime applying liner to the upper lid is key, while using it on the top and bottom for special outings, nights out on the town or dinner dates creates a more glamorous appearance. Although black is the most popular shade for us BGs, some makeup artists taut white liner a la 1970s as a must-have because it opens the eyes making them appear bigger and brighter.

No matter what liner you use, always choose a waterproof formula to help prevent smudging.

Would you ever try white eyeliner? Do you prefer liquid of pencils? What's your favorite brand?

Check out some of these:


Makeup Forever Aqua Eyes Bronze Collection available at www.sephora.com for $35


My absolute favorite, Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner in Black available at www.drugstore.com for $6.47


Urban Decay Liquid Liner available at www.sephora.com for $18


Lorac "Front of the Line" Waterproof Liquid Liner available at www.sephora.com for $20


Laura Mercier Creamy Cake Eyeliner in Caviar available at www.sephora.com for $22


Keyvn Aucoin Beauty Kohl Eye Pencil available at www.sephora.com for $24


Jane Iredale the Skincare Makeup Eye Highlighter Pencil in White/Pink available at www.janeiredaledirect.com for $15


Clinique Eye Defining Liquid Liner available at www.clinique.com for $14.50


Covergirl Outlast Smoothwear All Day Liner available at www.drugstore.com for $6.29


Having a small, MAC pencil sharpener handy is always a good idea - available at www.maccosmetics.com for $3

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There's no season better to stay in shape than in the summer. It's the perfect time of year because the weather generally allows us to partake in outdoor activities that are great for getting in shape. Since many of us BGs wear our hair naturally, long gone are the excuses of "sweating out our hair." For us who do wear our hair pressed or chemically straightened, it's time to do away with the hair excuse all together. We need to get out there and embrace an active and healthy lifestyle!

Here are my top 5 summer fitness activities:

1. Swimming
2. Running around the park
3. Volleyball on the beach
4. Rollerblading
5. Biking

What are some of your favorite outdoor physical activities to do during the summer? Please share!

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When I started this blog last September, I knew that I wanted to write about my favorite things: fashion, beauty products and celebrities/entertainment. I've always enjoyed writing so I wanted this blog to serve as my outlet. I never knew that people would actually enjoy reading it, but I am so glad that you guys do!

I've been thinking about incorporating a few more topics into BGG, but I'd love to hear what you guys would like to read about.

Please share your ideas.

I can't believe this is my 200th post. Again, thanks sooooo much for reading BGG and leaving comments; your support is really appreciated.

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