8 Beauty Tips for the Summer!

1. Protect Your Skin: Protect your skin from UV rays by using a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. 
2. Chic Travel Pouches: Favorite luxe resort line Calypso St. Barth makes an appearance at Target this month with a collection of limited-edition tie-dye- patterned cases ideal for toting your beauty essentials to the pool or beach.
3. Wrinkle-Hiding Tanner: Finally, a two-in-one product that gives a natural glow and fills fine lines. Clarins Instant Smooth Self Tanning slides on over moisturizer, and there’s no need to use foundation.
4. Pumped-Up Polish: A sunny coral-pink or red polish adds the perfect dose of color to a neutral-hued swimsuit or sundress. 
5. Sheer Lip Color: Bright pouts are turning sheer for summer. Six new translucent gloss-meets-balm lip shades from Yves Saint Laurent provide just the right amount of color and moisture.
6. Leg Bronzer: Minis and shorts call for tan gams. To banish pasty skin in a pinch, try rubbing on Guerlain Terracotta Jambes de Gazelle Bronzing Mist, a fast-drying, nonsticky tinted formula (not a self-tanner) that leaves behind a fruity floral aroma and washes off in the shower.
7. Skin Luminizers: Add radiance to your complexion by topping your regular bronzer with a highlighting pink or peach blush. Contour your cheekbones using a matte bronzer, then add some shimmer for a healthy glow. We like the long-lasting powder options from Lancôme and Estée Lauder.
8. Shiny Hair Booster: Bumble and Bumble Shine On spray contains light silicones to keep frizz at bay. Plus, the petite bottle packs easily in your beach bag for glossing touch-ups throughout the day. Mist it on dry hair to gain back luster and give your color a lift.

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Perfect nail colours for Summer 2012

Painting nails is like killing two birds with one stone. On one hand, this is a great way to take care of yourself, a number one step of beauty regime. Since men are not familiar with paining nails (I mean, regular men, not EMOs), polished nails distinguish women from men and make it the easiest way to attract the opposite sex. It's also a great way of spending your free time at ease. Imagine painting your nails while being completely gassed - definitely not possible.
As we all know, not only clothes are affected with seasons. Nails get seasonal too. In Summer 2012, there are quite a few remarkable nail trends to follow. Colours always play the first fiddle so why don't you take advantage of winter weather and stay home to try new nail colours? Here they are!

1. Number one, burgundy. This colour nods to the trendy wine hue palette and it's a winter classic that never goes out of style. Rich, deep, and sophisticated, it shines with a polished perfection. Wear it with a deep burgundy lip for a classic evening look as seen in Salvatore Ferragamo. Guess who is sporting burgundy nails? Selena Gomez herself!
2. Number two, silver and gold. Of course not at one go. This season presents a new take on these classic hues. Silver is more reminiscent of a gunmetal gray whereas gold plays with green undertones. Keep the polish short and square to avoid looking too vampy (Fergie sports the trend impeccably). Search for inspiration in runway as the trend was seen in Chanel fashion show.
3. Number three, emerald green. You'll love this shimmering and electrifying colour just like Rihanna does. The rock star-worthy colour extends a huge nail polish trend of last seasons, jade green (aka mint) invented by Karl Lagerfeld himself. Ready to amplify any holiday ensemble? Paint your long round talons in emerald green for an instant effect!
4. Number four, nude. The contemporary fashion staple: there were pumps, bags and now we have nails. The perfect beige is the modern way to wear a nude nail. Choose the rounder tips to elongate the fingers just like Lady Gaga. Spice it up a bit with a half-moon manicure consisting of black and beige, as in Phillip Lim.

Always keep in mind that good nude nail polish can go from casual to dressy.