Memorial Day is basically known as the unofficial start of summer. School’s out for most people, and the weather is warm. Usually. It seems like this year, we’re having a bit of a cold snap in the Midwest, but that won’t stop our weekend. One of the things you need for a really great summer is a really great swimsuit – or two or three. It seems, though, like swimsuits have taken a ...
Low Calorie Lemonade Cocktail Recipes
One of the quintessential summer beverages is lemonade. Cool. Crisp. Refreshing. Lemonade really has it all. A lemonade cocktail takes something good, and make it even better. These low calorie lemonade cocktail recipes are the perfect thing to celebrate National Lemonade Day! Be sure to check out more lemonade cocktail recipes, too. ...
Get Perfect Summer Hair | Five Easy Pieces
We may have received press samples of some items featured for summer hair. Opinions are our own. Now that Summer is in full force, your hair may be suffering. With the sun, heat, chlorine, ocean water, and all the various styling we do, your hair could probably use some TLC. Here are a few of the items that are going to make you love your summer hair. ...
Nails of the Day – Orange You Jealous by L’Oreal
Orange You Jealous was supplied to me. All opinions are my own. Nails of the Day is an infrequent feature, and is replacing Manicure Mondays. Today's Nail of the Day is Orange You Jealous? from L'Oreal. Orange You Jealous is a great coral shade that leans a bit towards the orange side. It would be gorgeous with a tan, but looks good on pale people like me, ...
Summer Skin Care Tips with Dr Vicki Rapaport
Summer skin care can be difficult. The weather changes so rapidly, and your skin ends up paying the price. Keep your skin in tip top shape with these easy tips and tricks. This is a guest post from Dr Rapaport. Dr. Vicki Rapaport says, “Stop being a skincare wimp and start using Retin-A or at least retinols this spring and summer. I have patients tell me every day of the week that they can't ...
How to Make a Messy Bun Quickly and Easily
Messy Ballerina Buns are a classic hairstyle. It brings down the formality, while still creating a fun and pretty hairdo. Having long hair has it’s benefits and it’s pitfalls. One of the benefits is that there’s so many ways to style it. One of the pitfalls is that it’s long, and hot, and heavy. Did I mention it gets hot and heavy? ...
A Guide to Choosing Sunscreen
We all know that we should use sunscreen, and we should use it every day. But, how do we know which sunscreen to use? There are so many formulations on the market nowadays! When I was growing up, spending basically my whole entire life by the poolside, there was tanning oil and sunscreen. Since I was a very pale person, I knew tanning oil was not for me, and I needed the strongest sunscreen ...