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It's June 1st, which puts Father's day at two weeks out.  Now, we know that Beauty of a Site isn't your first thought for a way to treat the man in your life, but we wanted to make you aware of some of our favorite ways to show Dads, husbands, friends & brothers that we care. Beauty of a Site offers a section of our site to men; listing brands that cater to mens needs and catergorized by product type to make shopping for the perfect shaving supplies, shampoo & body wash even easier.  Some of our best brands specializing in men's products are: Organic Grooming (herbal, organic, eco-friendly products) American Crew (classic, popular & well-known) Bed Head B For Men (a testosterone tilt on popular Bed Head salon products) Kusco Murphy MAN (the coolest looking packaging ever) Rude Man Haircare (the FUNNIEST packaging ever) Woody's (unique, effective & fun) Anything you'd like to see that we don't have for you yet?  Let us know and we'll check them out!  We're just starting to really focus on offering a dedicated section for men, and we could always use suggestions!

I've always been told that eating an apple will wake you up much faster than a cup of coffee. Whether that's true or not, nothing's more of a pick me up than a fresh orange in the middle of the afternoon! What is it about fruit that's so exciting? We're not quite sure about the specifics, but we know that when we're suffering from mid-afternoon laziness, fruit is the perfect summer-y pick me up. Here's some tips for getting some fruit-y wonderfulness into your routine:

• Toss a lemon in with your water.  Not only will the little citrus improve taste, but your water bottle looks so much sunnier!
• Wear a bright fruity nail polish shade on your toes.  When you slip off your heels in the afternoon, you can enjoy your OPI Banana Bandana pedicure!
• Add a cherry red accessory to classic black clothes or the perfect orange accent.  Those bright, fruity shades can be truly chic- and so fun!
• Snack on grapes at your desk.  Easy clean-up, easy to eat and necessitates no quick swallowing when the phone rings!
• Throw on some fruity lip balm.  Agatha Ruiz' Tutti Fruity is the perfect pick-me-up.
• Wear a fruity lotion on your hands that is fun enough to give your cubicle, car or bathroom a little extra flavor, but not overpowering to your coworkers, dentist or students.  We suggest California Mango Natural Lotion.  Mmmm.

Head 2 Toe's Magic Heel Stick is truly a life saver! Save any pedicure with this products with guaranteed results!

Learn how to keep your hair color vibrant all through the summer. With the right care, you can master having fun in the sun without color fading!

Although no studies have been done to prove or disprove this theory, some researchers are saying that wearing lip gloss can increase your chances of having skin cancer on your face and lips. Without reputable studies, we're not going to be the first to say this is truth. We do however, want you to keep this interesting story in mind this summer when your getting all dolled up to visit the pool or your favorite summertime hot spot. According to ABC News, this is the rumor, "Some dermatologists have said that the translucent sheen helps ultraviolet rays penetrate the already fragile skin of the lips -- thereby increasing your risk." Moreover, ABC goes on to report that, "squamous cell carcinoma (the kind of cancer that makes up 90 percent of new cases of lip skin cancer each year) has a higher risk of metastasis on the lips. That means that it's more likely to aggressively spread if it starts on your lips than if the same kind of cancer appears first on other parts of the skin." Now, if any of this is true, we need to take action. Especially those of us who are slightly addicted to lip gloss (you know who you are!). Luckily, there are just as many glamorous lip glosses with SPF as there are without. A don't think you have to get rid of all your glosses - just make sure to wear them indoors. Here some SPF infused lip balms to check out and keep on hand when you're in the sun: [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125" caption="Alba Botanica Lip Care SPF 18"][/caption] [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125" caption="Coola Lip Lux All-in-One Lip Treatment"][/caption] Let us know what you think! While researchers are gettin' their ducks in a row, we'd love to hear your opinion on this issue. Comment back or tweet us at our twitter page here.

Mother's Day is just days away, and we have the perfect gift in store for all of us who need something thoughtful, unique & fun... and fast!  Beauty of a Site eGift Cards are instantly sent to the recipient, awarding them either $25, 50, 75, 100, 150, or $200 in store credit to shop at Beauty of a Site! Simply add the eGift Card to your cart and in step 3 of the checkout process, you'll simply give the recipient's name, email (which we'll keep private!) and a gift message and it will be sent right away!  It's that easy! Click here to give Mom the gift that she's guaranteed to love!

[caption id="attachment_261" align="alignleft" width="190" caption="Jennifer Garner at the premier of "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past""][/caption] With a dedicated fan base from a five-season run on Alias and an upcoming movie, Jennifer Garner's return from motherhood is much anticipated on the big screen! Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, her new movie with Matthew McConaughy, has brought Jennifer out of motherly hibernation and into the media spotlight once again. First seen, post-baby, at the GoGP premier this week, Garner stepped out in an elegant black dress by Rachel Roy. With two youngin's at home - their newest edition, Seraphina Rose, came in January of this year - Garner and her starlit honey Ben Affleck have been avoiding the limelight until now.  Ghosts of Girlfriends Past is out in theaters May 1. Keep your eyes out for Jennifer later in the year as well - The Invention of Lying is due out in September 2009. Wanna get Jen's look? Check out our "Steal the Look" articles here! Want her look from the preview? Check this out: Eyes: Try Playboy Hollywood Nights Eyeshadow in "On the List." This duo is fabulous and can be used to re-create Jen's silvery corners and charcoal definition.  Also, use Blinc Grand Lash Primer and Blinc Mascara in Black for great lashes! Cheeks: We recommend Urban Apothecary's Supernatural AfterGlow in Peachy Dream to maintain a peachy Garner glow all night long. Lips: Naked Kiss Plump & Polish Lip Gloss in Apricot Fluff (doesn't that just sound nice?) will give you voluptuous lip volume, a little bit of color and alot of confidence!

Laugh and the world laughs with you. Snore and you sleep alone. ~Anthony Burgess As we sleep our body is at its most productive - repairing cells, improving memory and concentration, fighting free radicals and infections - to name a few. Sleep helps us keep both our minds and bodies healthy, happy, and in good working order. When we fail to get enough sleep, our bodies react and it's usually written all over our faces! From bagging eyes and breakouts to wrinkles and bad habits, sleep deprivation can override any amount of cosmetics and leave you looking and feeling a mess. Tissues and cells undergo an uber important restoration process while we sleep; our skin, nails, hair, and muscles restore and rejuvenate leaving us looking and feeling fresh. Without proper sleep habits you'll end up looking and feeling older than you should - ugh! Want to catch more zzz's but having trouble? Try a few of these techniques:

• Make sure you have a good pillow! Neck and head support will keep you from waking with cramps and pains throughout the night and in the morning.
• Avoid eating at least two hours before bed. Sugars and carbs will spark your metabolism and your mind! If you can't fight the craving, eat a banana - they have natural sleep aids.
• Exercise in the morning, afternoon or evening. Do not exercise before bed!
• Take a warm bath or shower before you lay down. Try some Deep Steep Bubble Bath in Lavender and Chamomile. Lavender scents are known for their sleep inducing properties.
• Meditation, calm music and aromatherapy candles can do wonders! Check out our Aloha Bay Chakra Jars in Lotus or Sahasrara.
• Avoid alcohol, smoking or any other vice that might stimulate your senses and keep you up at night.
• Set a routine before bed. Try some Earth Therapeutics Moisturizing Foot Socks or Dermastage Hydrating Night Creme to feel a little pampered and have great feet and skin when you wake up!

Check out four brand new neons from Essie for Summer 2009! Back by popular demand this year's neons are bolder, brighter and more beautiful than ever!

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