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!

September is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Essie has made a charitable contribution to Living Beyond Breast Cancer. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer within her life time. Essie introduces four of their prettiest pinks yet! The color "We're In It Together" contains a subtle hint of diamond like sparkles to give this unique pink something special! If you are a connoisseur of pink shades, this is an eye catching must have! This collection of warm pinks radiates love, support and strength. Help spread awareness through wearing these four empowering shades! $8 a bottle, shop now! 

Zoya introduces 2 new smashing fall Collections! The Designer Collection & Diva Collection!

Reds, blue greens and dark purples are trending right now. You will see a lot of these shades in accessories and  clothes this fall.

We love the sparkle shades from the Diva Collection, great for layering on top of the solid colors for a little more bling! All of these new colors wear well with work attire in addition to transitioning perfectly with an evening wardrobe. Throw on your spiked black stilettos, your leather jacket and find someone with a motorcycle, because once the clock hand strikes, work is so over!

Ask yourself. Are you a designer or a diva? Shop now.

OPI did it again! A great new line of fresh fall colors that scream sexy, fun and sophisticated! We love that OPI thought to create a dark bold collection as well as integrating some soft neutral colors! Specifically, we really like the Don’t Talk Bach to Me. This is a great polish to wear with browns or blacks for a pop of color. Pair this shade with pinks and oranges to blend blouses and sweaters for a fun, playful look! Some of our other favorites include Don’t Pretzel My Buttons and Berlin There Done That. We absolutely love these creamy soft shaded neutrals that go with anything! Dress it up or down, and it doesn’t matter, these two colors are flawless with any look! It’s time to retire your old nail polish shades and adopt this fantastic new fall line! $8.50 per bottle, start shopping this collection now! Are you a polish lover? Check out Essie's new collection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

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!

OPI Disney Minnie Mouse Collection - Featuring 4 new shades!

OPI Who Wants a "Minnie" Cure features Disney’s vintage Minnie Mouse, offering the classic Minnie before she hit the big time and became available on TV in full color!  This Disney inspired whimsical collection comes in 4 shades of pinks! Minnie Mouse has been a house hold name for years, Disney’s cartoon sweetheart and we are so excited for the release of this collection! These new polishes would make an exciting and memorable gift for Disney lovers of all ages! Included in this collection:

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!

Make your Mom feel special, gift wrap and drop shipping available!

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Summer Skin Care Tips

Brought to you by Ada Polla - CEO Alchimie Forever

While the first official day of summer is still almost two months away, as I sit in my hotel room in Miami (taking a quick break from the amazing Tuff Love Aveda / Neill hair show taking place this weekend) and watch the people lying out by the pool, the topic of summer skin care comes to mind.

My mother always told me that the change of seasons was the perfect excuse to do a deep cleaning of my house, more specifically of my closets. My father, on the other hand, always told me the change of seasons was the perfect time to take another look at my skin care products and skin care routine and adapt it accordingly.

How do late spring and summer affect our skin? Of course, sunburns come to mind. Sweating, heat rashes, and clogged pores are also typical concerns of warm weather skin care. Sunshine and higher temperatures also mean dresses, shorts, sleeveless tops, open toed shoes and flip flops…. Here is how I deal with warm weather skin:

1. I switch to a gel-based cleanser. My skin type is pretty normal, and as is typical, I am dryer during the winter months and oilier during the warmer months. To get rid of all traces of sweat and to avoid clogged pores, I love a “squeaky clean” feel, and our Excimer purifying gel cleanser is perfect for that.
2. I take cooler showers. Really, hot water, while delightful and relaxing, is not great for the skin, in any season. In warmer months, I find it easier to enjoy slightly cooler water, which is great to tighten pores, stimulate circulation (my Mom swears it is her daily cold showers that have given her her cellulite-free legs…), and give my hair some added shine.
3. I make sure to exfoliate regularly, both face and body. I find that regular (aka twice weekly) exfoliation helps to keep my blackheads under control, and actually ensure a longer, more even sun-kissed look. While I don’t use self-tanner, exfoliation is indeed crucial prior to applying tanning lotion, to ensure it goes on smoothly and avoid streaks.
4. I switch to a lighter moisturizer. Whether I am in DC or in New Orleans, there is plenty of moisture in the air starting April. While humidity can be awful for hair, it truly is wonderful for skin. Skin will absorb some of the moisture in the air, and as such, most skin types can benefit from a lighter moisturizer during the warmer months. Our Yttrium protective morning cream is particularly ideal and leaves a very matte finish on the skin.
5. Sunscreen is a must. Indeed, while sunscreen is a must every day, it is a MUST when out by the beach, the pool, or the river. My father always recommended SPF 50+ on the face and body, and until we develop our own sunscreen, his favorite is LaRoche Posay’s Anthelios. He also taught me to avoid the sun between 11 am and 3 pm, and to be particularly careful when in the water, as sun gets reflected and is then twice a dangerous.
6. Don’t forget your lips – they too are prone to sunburn. Whatever sunscreen you apply on the face, don’t avoid your lips or lip contours. And make sure you use a lip balm that contains an SPF.
7. Don’t forget your eyes – sunglasses will help protect your eyes from the sun, and will help prevent squinting, which leads to wrinkles.
8. Shorter dresses and arm-bearing tops mean that I am particularly conscious of my body. Our Alexandrite firming gel for neck and bust, and our Q-switch optimizing body contour gel take care of my upper and lower body respectively, preventing sagging and minimizing cellulite. Of course, a couple extra sessions of Barre3 will help more than any product…
9. For many, summer means more frequent shaving. If you experience post-shaving irritation or ingrown hairs, remember to shave only after you have been in the shower for a few minutes (your hairs will be softer), to change your blade often, to exfoliate, and to shave with a cream-based product (shaving cream or hair conditioner work best).
10. Don’t forget your feet – for me, open-toed shoes mean more frequent pedicures, but also dryer feet and the propensity to cracked heels. I use our 532nm antioxidant relief for hands and feet religiously every evening.
11. Last but not least, hydrate from the inside out. With warmer weather comes more sweating, which means it is doubly important to drink those recommended 8 glasses of water per day. Emergen-C in my water helps it go down better…

Finally, my father always reminded me not only of what to do, but also of what not to do during the summer. Avoid photo-sensitizing products such as retinols (or use them less frequently), avoid laser treatments on tanned skin, and avoid stronger peels on tanned skin. Happy bathing suit season!

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Beauty of a Site has some great new products that are fun for Spring and perfect for last minute Easter Basket treats! We wanted to start your Easter off right by offering a one day only online coupon for FREE SHIPPING on any $25 order (subtotal)! Hurry before this opportunity bounces away, just like that Easter Bunny! All orders have the option of being expedited (additional shipping charges apply) to receive your package by Easter! Don't wait! Make this holiday extra special!

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Offer expires tonight at midnight CST! (4/5/2012)

It's hard to believe that October is almost over. Once we roll into November, we all have one thing on our minds - the holidays! What do I get my Aunt Sally? What about Grandma Jean? Well, we know we say this all the time, but we really LOVE Aunt Sadie's candles.  Here's a little background: Sadie's nephews took her tried and true recipes, quit their jobs and started making candles. They are independently owned and have their little business in Boston. They make all the candles themselves and then they ship them to us. All the candles are hand-poured and smell ah-mazing! They're all wrapped in super-cute paper that completely match the scent of the candle. What's even better is that they burn for about 70 hours, so one candle will last for a while. Some of our favorite scents for the Fall and Winter are: Cranberry Orange, Pumpkin Pie, Pine Tree

Get Fresh has brought back it's oh-so-popular Blackberry Vanilla Scent in the form of the Warrior Princess line! We're super excited about this here at BOAS because it's definitely one of our favorite scents. What's even better is that the packaging is ultra-girlie, vibrant and just plain pretty. Plus, the Warrior Princess line was designed to give back. Get Fresh is donating a portion of the Warrior Princess proceeds to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, a wonderful charitable organization that helps our women and men in the military recover from the physical and psychological injuries they sustained while in uniform. So, when you order some fabulous products you're also helping out the men and women who defend our country. It's a win-win situation! Want other ways to be charitable while you shop? Check out our Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Products!

No matter how nice I look, how fancy the party is or how expensive my wardrobe, I manage to ruin the most beautiful of nights with a careless spill, a spot of baby powder or makeup on my lovely dress.  But - never fear - Miss Oops Rescue Sponges are for girls just like me, who need something to help them when they're on the run! Miss Oops dry sponges are made of polyurethane (polyether to be specific). This sponge is designed specifically to remove deodorant, baby powder and makeup powder from clothing without needing water. Each red sponge is 3" x 3" with scalloped edges. These edges allow for greater use in hard-to-reach areas, such as in between buttons. They're a life-saver, and on sale for $8.50 for the rest of this month!  Click here to shop!