There was a lot of talent on the red carpet during this years Oscars! We were surprised by the amount of "worthy" movies this year,  which is not always the case, season to season. A movie to see if you haven't already is Silver Linings Play Book. This movie has something for everyone, please, do not rule this as a chick flick because it is far more than that! We think Jennifer Lawrence looked beautiful, we congratulate her on her 2013 award and we commend her on her make up and over all look! She is beautiful, by nature, and her rose tone shades looked great. We have been seeing this "romantic" look beginning to trickle into this Springs trends. The use of light colors brings out the natural beauty in fabrics and on your face! In this case, Jennifer wore very natural looking make up, for an understated, yet angelic appearance. We love the asymmetric lines of Gwyneth's one shoulder draped dress. This classic and chic look never goes out of style, she owned this dress! White can sometimes be a tricky color to wear, because often it is see through, but obviously this leading lady has the body and the curves to make any outfit look stunning. Mila's dress was tapered to perfection. We love those dresses you can put on, and they are instantly flattering. If you notice how her dress is folded across  her body, it slims her already TINY waist line and brings your eyes across her dress from head to toe. This year we have seen a lot of one shouldered dresses. We know that wearing a dress that reveals a lot of skin means you have to take care of your skin. We offer a great Lipo Conquer Toning cream by Dermelect, to help tone your skin in problem areas, this cream also helps with sag in your under arms, love handles and thighs. You can replicate this simple and clean look through understanding your skin tone. Colors like peach, have  tendency of looking good on everyone, when applied correctly. Duwop offers just that, a perfect and even textured blush, for all day wear!

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Regardless of the trends, it's important to let your natural beauty shine through, never hide it! Embrace wearing the clothes you love, and it's never too late to change your make up style, if you don't like what you are currently doing. We know that change is difficult, but you live once, it's time to experiment and try to new things!

The monochromatic look was very "in" during this years SAG Awards. Actresses like Ann Hathaway, Claire Danes, and Jennifer Lawrence stole the night with classic black dresses.

The best outfits are the ones that are simple. I remember that Oprah once said, if you're going to spend more money on clothes, spend it on black and whites, because they never go out of style.  A black dress is crucial in any woman's wardrobe, it's the GO TO dress, when all else fails. A great item to pair with fabulous turquoise jewelry, or any color of your choice, for countless color options.

We can carry this concept into many avenues of our "wardrobe" life. DuWop offers a variety of bold options that pair up nicely! Think of this: A dark blue dress and nude lips, or a yellow sweater and white jeans with pink lips!

You may think "lipstick doesn't look good on me, I've tried before", but.....you have never tried DuWop.

This brand offers solid color, but the neat thing is, you can chose whether you want it to be darker and more bold, or lighter and more sheer.   I don't like to wear lipstick when the color is saturated. I like translucent color, so you can still see my lips underneath it. With Duwop My Private Lipstick, the first layer is thin, with a little color, and the second layer is solid. It's your choice.  It's also the perfect shade for any skin tone because it blends well and has a magical way of looking good on anyone!!

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With the SAG Awards over, it's on the the next fantastic Red Carpet, The Oscars!  BOAS will be on the lookout for all the hits and misses, as well as the report on latest in fashion and beauty!!!

If you're like me, you aspire to give gifts each year that are meaningful and specific to the person you're shopping for. This Christmas the goal is to give a gift that is useful, enjoyable and most importantly, affordable! For those of us with the best of intentions in our gift-giving, Kai has come to our rescue! The new Kai Travel Gift Set is a ready-to-go ideal customized gift!This six-piece travel set includes lavish body wash, luxurious bathing bubbles, soothing body lotion, a vial of Kai's signature perfume, and two of Kai's newest products (shampoo & conditioner). For those new to Kai, this travel set is the perfect sampler! The best part about Kai products is that the scent smells different on every person! This gift is automatically customized to the person you give it to! Top it off with the very handy and reusable hemp bag, and you'll be giving the most useful, thoughtful, and customized gift of the season! Did I mention that Kai fans include Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, Charlize Theron and Reese Witherspoon. These celebs indulge in Kai... why wouldn't this be the perfect gift? Kai Travel Gift Set: $49 | Shop Now!

We at Beauty of a Site are seeing new fall trends with bright lace. When worn correctly, lace shows off your feminine side while highlighting your fierce side! Instead of always going with your little black dress for evenings and holiday parties, try these! Kristen Stewart, also known as Bella Swan, dressed in a bright blue lace dress with matching heels and a matching ribbon belt. Also notice that the dress has nude-colored layer underneath to make this blue really pop!

Taylor Swift wore a red lace dress with a black slip. Notice that the black does not reach her neck nor her shoulders. This keeps the dress classy yet edgy, and gives a more form-fitting appearance to the dress. She also wore nude heels which helps keep the focus on the fierce red!

We love the cap sleeves on this dress worn by Jennifer Lawrence, of The Hunger Games. Our only suggestion would be to switch the white slip underneath for a black or nude one. The white softens the look, while nude of black would help it stand out! She also wore red shoes that are not the same red-orange shade as the dress, and so they draw their own attention which takes away from the creativity and edginess of the dress itself. Try some lace on this fall be sure to wear the appropriate slip color under and shoes that compliment your look too!

Zoya Gilty Pleasures Trio

Zoya's Gilty Pleasures Trio truly is just that - a guilty pleasure! The bottle of Gilty polish is a topcoat made of 18K gold flakes! Raven and Purity also come in this gift box and are perfect base colors beneath the gold flakes.  We sampled each color and tried the gold-flake topcoat alone too. Whether it is worn alone or over another polish, the gold flakes dry flat on the nail and add a touch of class to any color!! The black Raven polish creates a boldness under the Gilty gold-flake topcoat, while the white Purity polish generates sophistication and class. Wearing Gilty on its own also makes a statement of glitz and glam!  The gift set also includes a booklet with color combination suggestions. Several celebrities have been spotted wearing gold polish, including Rihanna at this year's Grammy Awards. Be sure to act quickly to get this set....they are in limited supplies, and are sure to be one of this holiday season's hottest trends! Gilty Pleasures Trio & Delux Zoya Logo Gift Box: $35 | Start shopping!

Fall is just around the corner, and the dawn of a new season brings exciting things! We at Beauty of a Site look forward to all that the crisp season has to offer, such as sweaters, boots, carving pumpkins, apple cider, and of course brand new fall nail colors! Essie's new rich and luxurious shades will make your nails look like a million dollars, only without the expensive tab! Save money at the salon during these tough economic times and give yourself an at home manicure! Essie’s polishes are highly regarded as salon quality, all Essie nail polishes are DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde free. We love the purples and neutrals in this collection, a great fashion add on for that old outfit in the closet that needs a little pick me up! It’s amazing how something so little as a new nail polish color can completely change your outfit and your mood! Every girl has to treat herself every once in awhile, but Essie makes it easy with their affordable, great quality and long wear polishes! Now that's something to bank on! $8.00 a bottle, start shopping now!

We here at Beauty of a Site love Kai, and what better day than Mother's Day, to share a product we love with someone we love, like Mom! Not only is the fresh scent of Kai a favorite among beauty enthusiasts, but it's a favorite of celebrities like Brooke-Burke Charvet, from Dancing With The Stars! Brooke loves the Kai perfume oil, a great compact, purse worthy gift for any busy mom on the go! We love Kai so much that we are offering FREE Shipping from now through the weekend with a minimum purchase of $45.00!  See coupon below! Let Oprah and her fashion staff help pick out that perfect gift for Mom! Their favorite pick is the Kai Home Linen & Room Spray. A great choice for a mom who loves her house as much as she loves her family!

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We here at Beauty of a Site aresuper excited for the release of Hunger Games this weekend -- anyone else with us? To celebrate, we've put together easy tips to steal actress Jennifer Lawrence's off-camera glam. We promise, these beauty tips are simple, danger-less and without need of physical stamina. Click Here to steal her look! And don't forget about your nails either! China Glaze just released a nail polish collection inspired by the film: Get your China Glaze Hunger Games: Capitol Colours Nail Polishes HERE. This collection is limited edition, so get yours today!

Though I'm a little bitter that The Artist stole so many awards at the Oscars, I was absolutely thrilled with what the red carpet had to offer.  Below are some of our favorites for "best dressed," including a couple of products we thought might help you achieve a similar look! Jessica Chastain: Twitter lit up with "oohs" and "ahs" when Jessica Chastain graced the red carpet. Donning a stunning black Alexander McQueen gown detailed with gold embroidery, Jessica's look was dazzling, elegant and classic. She accented her bold colors with simple makeup and stunning eyes, using thick black eyeliner. We suggest Tigi's Precision Black Eye Liner Pin to achieve a similar look. Michelle Williams: Michelle Williams was stunning in a coral-y red tiered Louis Vuitton. With creative accents, beautiful lines and attention-grabbing details, Williams was an instant favorite. Her crimson gown was accented by cool pink makeup. Her rosy lips can be achieved with a lipstick like Tigi's Decadent Lipstick in Finesse. Stacy Keibler: Even more than her handsome date, Stacy Keibler drew attention for her gorgeous gold frock. Oscar-like in its style, her shimmering gold Marchesa gown was classic, sexy and perfect for her form. Her side-swept hair accented the neckline beautifully, especially with its creative twist at the back of her neck. Set a style like Stacy's with a hairspray likeKenra's Design Spray for hold, flexibility and styling.

Beat the heat and humidity with these super-easy, breezy and humidity-proof styles for summer! 1. Loose Braid:  Not an excellent braider? Good news! Messy and loose is totally the style, to keep the romance while keeping your hair out of your face! For a little extra texture and a bit of hold, to keep your braid in one piece, spritz a bit of It's a 10 Miracle Leave In Product in your hair before you style. 2. Messy Bun + Headband: Add a twist to the classic bun with a simple headband. The addition of color makes the style look on-purpose, and add dimension and attention!  Make sure and give your style a little height behind the headband for maximum impact. For the extra boost of volume that will really help you pull off this style, try using Tigi Catwalk Your Highness Root Booster. 3.  Side-swept Pony: As with braiding above, side-sweeping your style makes a boring ponytail a sexy fun summer style.  Style with texturized, beach-style waves, great volume and maybe even a bit of a french braid. Get the right texture and perfect wave with a beach texturizer like Philip B Maui Wowie Beach Mist Texturizing Spray.

Does this happen to you? Do the warm summer months wreak havoc on your makeup? Fight off humidity with Model in a Bottle, a cosmetic finishing spray designed to keep your makeup looking fresh, in spite of tears, smudges, water and humidity, and anything else the day has in store for you.  Simply spray this matte finisher over your makeup in the morning and avoid the need for touch ups all day long. Model in a Bottle's specially designed formula absorbs access oil (keeping you from looking "shiny") without clogging pores! Model in a Bottle has been featured on Oprah and the Tyra Banks Show, as a product used by celebrity makeup artists to keep perfect makeup application fresh for hours on end. Don't let humidity get the best of your day.  Choose Model in a Bottle to look your best all day long!  Click here to browse all Model in a Bottle products.

So here we are, the week after Memorial Day, enjoying the first warm days of summer (at least that's what's happening here in the Midwest!).  We all flocked to the lake or to barbecues on Monday, stayed out all day, and now are suffering from our very first sunburn of the summer.  Here's a refresher on sun care for your skin and hair during the summer months ahead: 1.  PREVENTION:  As your mother and health professionals everywhere can tell you, the best way to care for a sunburn is to prevent it from happening in the first place.  Especially with the prevalence of skin cancer among our generation, we must be careful to protect ourselves from the damaging sun.  Here are some of our favorite protective sun products: Coola (SPF 45) is one of our favorite classic sunscreens, providing powerful protection, custom made for those leading an active outdoor life.  Endorsed by the American Lifeguard Association, this sweat-proof formula is the best we've got! If you're looking for a mineral alternative to classic sunscreen, Alba Botanica's Natural Mineral Sunscreen (SPF 30) uses a chemical-free formula that provides excellent protection from the sun without compromise. Orly's Sunscreen for Nails is a must-have.  As you beach-babes know, after long hours in the sun, your manicure can become discolored and faded.  Sunscreen for Nails is a high-shine topcoat that protects the colors beneath it with its UV absorbent formula. Rene Furterer's Protective Summer Oil (KPF 90) uses sesame and castor oils with UV sunscreen to ensure protection for exposed hair while swimming and sunbathing.  It's waterproof formula is a must for any beach bag. 2.  TREATMENT:  We know that there will be days that we didn't plan ahead and didn't apply the sunscreen as much as we should have.  Here are some treatments to refresh skin and hair after long hours in the sun: The absolute best in the business, Hempz After Sun Gel soothes heat and pain from sun-burnt skin, prevents peeling and uses the nurturing qualities of hemp seed oil and tea tree oil to start repairing skin damage and even minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles! Bed Head Some Like It Hot Heat & Humidity Resistant Serum is not only treatment oriented, but also for prevention.  It, along with the Some Like it Hot Shampoo and Conditioner provide a shield to help hair that will be in the sun and water constantly.  This product in particular, though, is essential after sun, taming frizz and re-moisturizing burnt-out hair. Rene Furterer Repairing After Sun Shampoo is specifically designed to combat the drying effects of sun, salt water and even chlorine, enriched with palm butter to restore shine and softness to your hair! Awesome. So, enjoy the sun, ladies, but care for yourself while you're doing it! Check out these products and more at www.beautyofasite.com to help you enjoy the summer in style!