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Honestly, the only thing I really hate shopping for is swimwear! But as summer is quickly approaching I am on a serious hunt for a couple swimsuits to get me thru the season. It can be very tricky shopping for swimwear- you need something cute, comfy and good for both tanning and being active in the sun. My trick in the past has been to buy 1 solid and 1 printed suit that can be mixed and matched. This creates the illusion that you have 4 suits so if you go on vacation you don't have to wear the same suit every day.

Great solid options in my two go-to styles: triangle top and bandeau.

Spice it up with printed options, I usually trend towards animal prints or modern florals.

Two great cheap suits from American Eagle that happen to be in keeping with the stripe craze.

Personally I don't do one pieces, but if I were to sport one it would be something like one of these. If you're going to cover up, keep it interesting.

Delish dish

I had an amazing meal this weekend at relatively new NYC eatery, Pulino's. Immediately upon entering you know from the decor that you are in the family of esteemed McNally restaurants: Balthazar, Pastis, Schillers... The bar is breathtaking and liquor bottles cover the walls in a towering sea of mirror-backed shelves. There is also a huge wood fired oven that keeps the environment rustic and inviting. My friend and I sat at the bar as we waited for a table to open up and enjoyed some great cocktails (they have a fun and inventive list!) I would highly recommend the limoncello sparkler: prosecco, limoncello, mint and a hint of tangerine. Refreshing and delish! They also have a great wine offering for those interested in carafes and saving a buck- you can choose light, medium or heavy bodied in both red and white. We ordered a light red and I thought it was very tasty and complimented the food greatly (bonus $18!). Now on to the important part, the food. It did not disappoint! We split the burata appetizer that was served with roasted beets and converted me into a true beet believer. The roasted chicken gnocchi was really interesting - although the sauce was so good they could have held the gnocchi and made the rich tomato sauce and shredded chicken a dish in its own right. Of course, we had to order a pizza and after much debate settled on the anchovy which was seasoned with garlic, basil and black olives. Our neighbor was eating the sausage and broccoli rabe pizza and we did a little taste test with them, his had a bite to it but was very light and satisfying. The only thing needed to top this meal off was another limoncello sparkler and bed to sleep off my food coma. Check out Pulino's soon - great vibe, great crowd and great eats.

Ready, SET, go!

Dreaming of a vacation destination, but having anxiety about where to go and what to $$? JetSetter is for you! They have a great line-up of summer vacation spots now and add new sales every day. They are a sister site to Gilt Groupe (the site that sells designer prices at major discounts). There are usually a variety of room types available and I have not encountered any kind of minimum night stay yet. Check it out next time you picture yourself on a zip line in Costa Rica or on a weekend getaway closer to home.

The Bitter End Yacht Club in BVI - yes, please! For $410 a night, you will sleep in a breathtaking beachfront villa, eat 3 delicious meals a day, take part in an introductory sailing course and have full access to use of the club fleet. Better yet, you can also plop yourself on that amazing beach!

For a quick weekend trip (via my favorite Amtrak, of course!) The Ocean House in Rhode Island is calling my name. Perched on the bluffs, you can pick your pleasure: a bay view or an ocean view room (win- win! and $310-$340/night).

A short flight or a longer drive and I could be holing up in Kennebunkport, Maine enjoying private yoga classes and spa treatments at The Hidden Pond. With only 14 private cottages, every guest feels pampered and secluded. As JetSetter points out it is “home away from home” role for the urban traveler who’s going country for a few days. That's about all the country time I need! 

St. Lucia, Jamaica and Barbados sales start next week so sign-up now and don't miss out on your next vacation!

To The Tens Amazon store is now open!

You will notice a new link on the right-hand sidebar of To The Tens...our new Amazon store! It is still a work in progress, but currently there are three categories you can browse: dress yourself, your life and your home. There are some great coffee table books available ranging from design and fashion to cooking. My biggest pet peeve is $80+ coffee table books with no substance, so I have only listed books that are more than a pretty cover. The To The Tens store provides with you the best of both world: looks great and great read. Happy shopping!

Paperless Post!

Paperless Post has become the go-to for chic electronic evites and they recently expanded their catalogue of stationery to include thank you notes and motif cards. There are a variety of designsplus you can mix and match colors. When you sign-up you will receive 25 free stamps, and have the opportunity to purchase additional stamps for as little as twenty cents each. With the costs of paper products and stamps these days it's the thrifty to way to mind your manners.

With graduation around the corner, don't forget to drop a line to your favorite graduate...

Personalized stationery and motif cards are the perfect way to send a note with a little personality...

Make your move memorable...

Sign up at Paperlesspost.com today!