Buy SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia, $8.16

Buy SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia, $8.16 Just add three-five drops of this all-natural sweetener to 12 oz of water Try adding it to club soda and you will make yourself a healthy crème soda Shop the Full Story: Ask Melissa: No-Cal or Lo-Cal Refreshing Drinks

Buy Honest Tea Passion Fruit Green Tea with Maqui Berry, $15.99

Buy Honest Tea Passion Fruit Green Tea with Maqui Berry, $15.99 Tasty and full of antioxidants Zero calories and naturally sweetened Shop the Full Story: Ask Melissa: No-Cal or Lo-Cal Refreshing Drinks

Buy ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water (Pack of 12), $25.31

Buy ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water (Pack of 12), $25.31 It’s perfect to drink after a workout because it has more muscle-soothing potassium than a banana, plus electrolytes It’s 60 calories for one 14 fl oz bottle, and fat-free, too! Shop the Full Story: Ask Melissa: No-Cal or Lo-Cal Refreshing Drinks

Buy Vitamin Water Zero XXX (Pack of 24), $37.32

Buy Vitamin Water Zero XXX (Pack of 24), $37.32 Naturally sweetened and packed with antioxidants from acai berries, blueberries, and pomegranates It’s super refreshing and energizing with vitamins A, B, C, and electrolytes Shop the Full Story: Ask Melissa: No-Cal or Lo-Cal Refreshing Drinks

Buy Skinny Water Crave Control Raspberry Pomegranate (Pack of 12), $18.75

Buy Skinny Water Crave Control Raspberry Pomegranate (Pack of 12), $18.75 Zero calories Contains electrolytes and Super CitriMax, which is known to curb your appetite Shop the Full Story: Ask Melissa: No-Cal or Lo-Cal Refreshing Drinks

Buy Ocean Spray Light Cranberry Rasberry Juice Drink (Pack of 8), $53.52

Buy Ocean Spray Light Cranberry Rasberry Juice Drink (Pack of 8), $53.52 Cranberry juice is known to have various health benefits It can help prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease, and urinary tract infections Shop the Full Story: Ask Melissa: No-Cal or Lo-Cal Refreshing Drinks

Ask Melissa: LAVO New York, Fave Place For Lunch Salads in NYC

I am always running around the city scouting new trends, writing, taping video, attending meetings, and of course seeing my kids when they are home from school. Eating a satisfying and yummy lunch is so important to help me get through the day. One of my favorite lunch spots is LAVO (a mix of great food and people) and it is conveniently located in midtown Manhattan. LAVO is known for their Southern Italian Cuisine (the 1 lb. Kobe meatball is out of this world) and they just expanded their lunch menu and added some great new salads including the Organic Mixed Green Salad, Roasted Beet Salad, Margherita Salad, Park Avenue Salad, Roasted Chicken Caesar Salad, Chopped “Louie” Salad, Grilled Salmon Salad and Beef Steak Tips Salad.  My friends took me to there for my birthday last year and I have been a huge fan ever since. And if you can’t make it there for lunch or dinner, I recommend heading over there after work for cocktail hour or stop by and try the LAVO burger served with parmegiano truffle fries from their new late night menu (served from 1 am-3am).

LAVO NEW YORK

39 East 58th Street, between Park and Madison

Ask Melissa: Fashion and Beauty Essentials for the Hampton Classic

I am visiting friends in the Hamptons and they are taking me to the Hampton Classic. What are your suggestions of what to wear there?

As an equestrian, I am in awe of the elegance and beauty of horses and their riders while watching the Grand Prix from the stands at the Hampton Classic. Being a spectator there can be a social sport so it’s best to look effortlessly chic. Here are my Hampton Classic essentials to spend your last breezy days of summer with style!

Beauty:

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid Extreme
The best sunscreen for under make-up, water resistant, absorbs quickly and not greasy. Excellent protection from harmful rays!
Buy Now, La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid Extreme SPF 60, $22.11

Tarte Matte Waterproof Bronzer in Park Ave Princess
I never leave home without a little bronzer! This one goes on evenly, stays put and looks very natural for daytime–love the matte formula.
Buy Now, Tarte Matte Waterproof Bronzer in Park Ave Princess, $29

Sugar Rosé Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15
Fresh is one of my go-to brands for everything from it’s famous body scrub to cosmetics.  This lip balm provides a hint of color as well as sun protection.
Buy Now, Sugar Rosé Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15, $22.50

Nars The Multiple in Orgasm
This cream blush comes in a stick in a universally flattering shade! It’s the perfect solution for a no-fuss make-up routine as it can be used on eyes and lips too!
Buy Now, Nars The Multiple in Orgasm, $35

Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil in Zaire or Tanzania

Sue Devitt is one of my all time favorite make-up lines! I’m a huge fan of these gorgeous water resistant eyeliner shades. They glide on, last all day long and are sure to withstand the sun.
Buy Now, Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil in Zaire, $22
Buy Now, Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil in Tanzania, $22

Fashion:

Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent Mayan Flutter Caftan
I purchased this dress at Intermix in Southampton and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Katie Lee told me she has the same one!
Buy Now, Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent Mayan Flutter Caftan, $250.75

K Jacques St Tropez Diapason metallic leather wedge sandals
I seem to buy a new pair every season. They are extremely comfortable and never go out of style!
Buy Now, K Jacques St Tropez Diapason Metallic Leather Wedge Sandals, $290

Salt. Caden in Burlywood
I have been obsessed with my oversized sunglasses all summer long. These quality frames are stylish and protect your eyes from the harmful rays of sun.
Buy Now, Salt. Caden Sunglasses in Burlywood, $400

Hat Attack Classic Panama Fedora

I am really into fedoras this summer! I bought this one, with a dusty pink band around it, at Big Drop in East Hampton.
Buy Now, Hat Attack Classic Panama Fedora, $84

Alexander Wang Donna Washed Hobo
I love the zipper details of this relaxed, super soft leather hobo. Blush is the perfect color!
Buy Now, Alexander Wang Donna Washed Hobo, $795

Creel Mack Hipsters
If you’re more of a minimalist and like to go hands free, Creel Mack makes a great line of “hipsters” for you to stash your essentials. Love the Pucci-esque belt of the Hamptons Hipster!
Buy Now, Creel Mack Hipsters, $325

Hermes Arceau GM Watch (natural)
I am wearing watches with large round faces these days. This one by Hermes is a favorite of mine and of course is perfect for any equestrian outing!
Buy Now, Hermes Arceau GM Watch (natural), $2,575

View the Hampton Classic schedule here.

Buy Calcium bites Chocolate Covered Caramels, $16.39

Buy Calcium bites Chocolate Covered Caramels, $16.39 Taste like Rolos Each piece is 30 calories, contains 500 mg of calcium, and has 6 grams of fiber Shop the Full Story: Ask Melissa: Healthy Snacks

Buy TCHO Nibs, $9

Buy TCHO Nibs, $9 Cacao beans drenched in dark chocolate Bite-sized accessibility and richness Shop the Full Story: Ask Melissa: Healthy Snacks