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Did the Holiday season sneak up on you this year? You're not the only one! Don't miss these holiday gift sets, back in stock, perfect for anyone on your shopping list. These items have been selling out quick, so don't wait another day to get all your beauty enthusiasts a gift you know they'll love! You know what they say, brothers and dads are the hardest to shop for... Until now!

The Woody's Holiday Cheer Set makes the perfect gift for any man in your life. Find yours here!

One of our best selling gift sets this Holiday season has finally made it back in stock! The DuWop Pick Up Styxx set is guaranteed to make a great gift, whether it be for your sister, mom, or that special woman in your life. Don't miss your chance.... Order now by clicking here!

Still not finding the right gift for that hard-to-buy-for person left on your shopping list? Check out the rest of our Holiday store, and you're bound to finish all your gift shopping!

So we think this is pretty cool, Alto Bella has created an environmentally friendly men's line called Alto Bella ME, and these products contain naturally derived ingredients. Me Men's Hair Product Line pledges to have searched the world to find the best raw natural or naturally derived ingredients to create 100% naturally derived products.

Lets face it, most beauty care companies target women, and we think that's unfair! We want our men to feel, smell and look good, and what better way to make that happen than with a natural product line that is not only easy on the wallet but on the conscience!

We love the All in 1 Shampoo, Body Wash and Shave cream! Men are simple creatures, they want things to be convenient and easy, and this product fits the bill! Gift this item to your guy so that he can take it with him to the gym, home, or on overnights wherever he might go! Now he doesn't have any excuse for that BO because he "just got back from the gym"!

$15-$16 dollars/bottle! Start shopping!

Enjoy the fresh scent of Kai now available in their new shampoo & conditioner! Kai's signature fragrance is a favorite among celebrities such as Oprah, Ellen, and now this new line for hair has vogue.com buzzing!

Kai shampoo:

This advanced formula combines moisturizing argan oil with strengthening glycolic acid, leaving hair feeling healthy, soft, shiny & subtly kai-scented. Kai shampoo and conditioner are safe for all hair types including chemically or color treated hair!

Kai conditioner:

Infused with Vitamin E & Shea butter, Kai's vitamin-rich conditioner has a special blend of argan oil & glycolic acid to reconstruct & deeply hydrate, leaving hair soft, silky, frizz-free & subtly kai-scented.

Finally this sought after duo is available for purchase! Go have a hard work out at the gym, then flood your senses with the light and clean scent of Kai post work out! Whether you are working out, at home or on vacation, Kai is always a great accessory to any shower routine! All Kai products are paraben, sulfate, phthalate & phosphate free as well as cruelty free with recyclable packaging made in the USA!

Start shopping Kai!

Congratulations, readers, you've made it!  March 20th marks the first day of Spring 2011. Embrace the new season with Beauty of a Site!

1. Wear Green

The most prominent sign of the new season is the hints of green popping up all over the country. Whether for your favorite St. Patty's day party or just for celebrating the season, green celebrates new growth and new chances.  It's an essential part of your wardrobe! Try Zoya's Gemma for a chic green hue.

2. Welcome Florals

More than any other season, Spring has its very own smell. Even before the flowers start blooming, get rid of winter's musty smell with fresh florals of your own! Choose Kai's Room and Linen spray for hawaiian-inspired freshness, or this lily-scented Springtime Tulips candle from Aunt Sadie!

3. Bring on the sun!

Warmer weather, short sleeves and flip flops are not far off. Prepare your skin for the challenge: scrub up, moisturize and bring on the bronze! We suggest Cake's Soothing Sugar Scrub, Get Fresh Rich Body Creme and at home tanning from St. Tropez.

Mid January, there's nothing I reach into my purse for more than my lip salve. I feel like my lips are terribly dry all the time, and I spend tons of time and energy fighting that dryness. Unfortunately, my skin is in bad shape too, but I rarely dedicate any time to protecting it like I fight off dry lips.  I slap on moisturizer so that I can apply makeup, I put on lotion so that my legs don't feel dry, but I often have to deal with breakouts and dull skin as the months progress. What's a girl to do? How can I "winterize" my skin?

While working at Beauty of a Site, I finally learned the best practice for keeping my skin clean, healthy, moisturized and protected during the harsh winter months. The two major steps?

1. EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE.

We can't stress this enough.  More than any other time of the year, our skin gets dry and dead skin cells build up on the surface of our body.  We can apply lotion and they don't show, but the cells still hang around, and can cause irritation.  A quick scrub in the shower everyday will drastically improve the health of your skin, keeping your pores clean and clear of blockages and making way for your skin to get the essential nutrients it desperately needs. Try Skin's nourishing, hand mixed Sugar Glow for the perfect Winter exfoliant.

2.  Applying skin creams

Of course lotions do a wonderful job, but the creamier the formula is, the more powerfully it will deliver you from dryness. And don't be fooled: lotions off the shelf can a lot of time include all sorts of harsh chemicals that your body simply soaks up, that might cause you more harm than good by the end of the day.  That's why we suggest Skin, An Apothecary scrubs and creams, because they are hand whipped by our friends at Skin, full of ingredients that do only good for your skin and never harm. Decadent, rich and delightfully thick, these creams cure winter dryness like nothing we've ever seen! Try their Soy Body Whip today!

Skin, An Apothecary's holiday fragrance is featured, for a limited time, in both the Sugar Glow and the Soy Body Whip.  It's truly a fantastic way to celebrate the season.  We describe the fragrance like this:

A delicious blend of autumn nostalgia and holiday anticipation.  This mix of ginger, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon is an ideal way to soak in the season.

Simply oozing with the sensations of a quickly cooling November, Skin An Apothecary's decadent Ginger Snap Sugar Glow and Soy Body Whip are available for sale here. Skin an Apothecary Ginger Snap products are the perfect homemade, luxurious and thoughtful gift!

Checked out our section exclusively for men? Beauty of a Site isn't all glitz and glam, you know (though we certainly have plenty of that)! Jam packed with manly stuff to keep 'em clean, freshly groomed and smellin' fresh. Our new favorites from that section are Lightfoot's Pure Pine Soap and Omega's Shave Products.

Omega's Shave line features classic shave products, including shave bowls, a huge variety of high quality brushes and even gift sets (it's almost that time of year.... think stocking stuffers!).

Omega Shaving Brush and Cream Bowl Gift Set

Omega Eucalyptus Shave Soap Tube

Lightfoot's Pure Pine Soap Products boast a 100 year old tradition in New England, the powerful pine aroma is perfect for cleansing and freshen skin after athletic activities.

Lightfoot's Pure Pine Soap Bar

Lightfoot's Pure Pine Soap Gift Set

Browse all of the Omega products here!

Browse all of the Lightfoot's Pure Pine products here!

We're about done with the drab rainy weather we're enduring here in Illinois, so we're turning our thoughts to sunny beaches, relaxation and Spring Break. In preparation, we've all started our daily self-tanning regiments so that we're looking beautiful and bronzed by the time we take off for the islands. Our self tanning regiment of choice is, unanimously, the range of St. Tropez. Forget "turning orange" or gross hands or streaks, lines or splotches. Using a truly unique and professional formulation, St. Tropez tanning lotions and whipped bronzers create an even and natural looking tan, every time. The neatest part is that St. Tropez offers a variety of products that give lighter tans or darker tans, quicker tans or gradual tans with special products for legs, face or body. For the month of March, receive a FREE St. Tropez Everyday Airbrush (usually $36) with any $50 St. Tropez order. Order soon; our supplies are limited! Click here to start shopping St. Tropez!

Yee! It's time to put away our heavy winter scents and burst into the smells of spring! Think Hawaii... gardenias... jasmine and lilies. Think of delicately sweet breezes paired with fresh greens - that's Kai. It's been featured in Style Magazine's Top 5 (back in '02), US Weekly, Allure, Extra!, InStyle, and the body buffer from the Kai line was one of Oprah's Favorite Things! Kai Perfume is a favorite to celebrities like Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner, Pamela Anderson, Tyra Banks, Kelly Ripa, Alyssa Milano, Mary J. Blige, Julia Roberts, and Charlize Theron (not to mention our staff!) - just to name a few! Kai also is available in Perfume Oil - a little dab packs a big punch! Beauty of a Site offers the full line of Kai products - check it out here and don't forget about their great perfume - it's a great gift to give or receive!

It's time to put away your winter clothes, furry boots, and your furry legs! While we've all enjoyed not necessarily having to keep up every week on waxing, it's definitely time to get back into a routine and Beauty of a Site has just the right products to remove the stress and the hair!

Shaving and depilatory creams are not always the answer for hair removal since they only cut the hair at the surface of the skin. The hair grows back quickly and coarsely. Although waxing removes the hair from the root, it damages the skin and is extremely painful. With waxing, you need pre/post treatment lotions to repair the damage done to the skin. Sugaring is gentler than waxing; however, it lacks effectiveness in removing all types of hair from the root. With sugaring you are still supplied with after treatment lotions. Moom combines the benefits of these two methods without their drawbacks. The premium ingredients, each carefully selected for its unique properties, will act as skin enhancer in different ways.

Worried about waxing? Moom comes with detailed instructions and its natural ingredients ensure that you won't end up with a serious skin irritation or a horrifying rash! Also, here are some fun tips on waxing that might help you ease your cares and your hairs:

• A few days before your menstrual cycle is the WORST time to initiate a hair removal regiment. You're skin is much more sensitive and you'll be sore longer than you'd like!
• Make sure you have a proper wax warming unit. Hard wax in a warmer should become the consistency of peanut butter (mmmm!) and stay peanut-buttery throughout your waxing experience.
• If you have sensitive skin or often experience skin irritation after waxing, take an over-the-counter anti-histamine before waxing. It will help prevent unwanted bumps and rashes.
• And last, but certainly not least.....NEVER, under any circumstances, wax sunburned skin!! You don't want to know (or feel) what happens - eek!

Got questions on waxing or Moom? Leave a comment! Check out Moom products here!

Sugar or Salt Glow? Which is better for you? We'll give you some tips, but let us know what you think!