With a word like “Dare," you can conjure up so many different meanings...

• Dare to try something you have never done before
• Dare to wear something that is out of your comfort zone
• Dare to live to your fullest potential!

This month, I have some fun and edgy products to recommend. Since there is something for everyone, I am sure that you will find something that expresses the real you!

This is one of my faves -- dare to get out of the text message or email rut and send someone a letter from 16 Sparrows! Think of how fun it would be to open your mailbox and receive a handwritten letter on such beautiful stationery!

This whimsical website is a beautiful combination of stationery, journals and gorgeous art. There is also a blog page where you can read about the artists inspiration and also a page that gives you some tips on letter writing!

Check them out at www.16sparrows.com

Delta Burke High Neck Tank Available at swimsuitsjustforus.com

For the daring and fabulous swimsuit of the season -- check out swimsuitsjustforus.com. As seen in Glamour magazine, this site has great looks for all shapes and sizes and according to founder Juliet Bowen, this is why she created this site. Juliet shares that, "Swimsuits Just for Us is about bringing you fashionable quality plus size swimwear without the frustration of going to a department store. You know the store with the bright fluorescent lights in the dressing room. I decided to start this company out of my own frustrations with trying to find a plus size swimsuit. Each spring I joined the crowds flocking to the stores only to return home with either deciding to go on diet immediately or discovering I just bought a swimsuit designed before the flood! (I'm talking Biblical times here)" "Next I tried the internet. At that time I had a choice of Bikini Bimbo's of Barbados or X-rated sites that had little to do with swimming."

Julie decided that if stores didn't understand what full figured women want, then she would find a way to provide a comfortable shopping experience where we would enjoy buying a swimsuit.

"We're going on our eighth year now and business has been great. I want to thank all of you for your comments and suggestions. This year we plan on carrying  more swimsuits then ever before. You'll notice some of your favorite styles are back again this year along with new styles from your favorite brand names: It Figures!, Christina, T.H.E. and Delta Burke."

To view all the current swimwear styles, visit swimsuitsjustforus.com

Be 'Made-in-the-Shade' with a fabu chapeau from hat designer, Tracy Watts! Her creations are a great way to look stylish while also protecting your precious skin and scalp from the hot summer sun. So many gorgeous styles to choose from. Check out Tracy Watts designs at www.tracywatts.com

Next on my list is a great site called Schtickers where you can customize your iPod with a variety of fun stickers -- easy to put on and it helps your iPod to stand apart from any others. A great way to show a different, daring and fun side of yourself! Visit them at www.schtickers.com

This summer, take a chance and have some fun with things that show off your daring side!

Blessings!

Jalyn

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