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Want that perfect manicured look, but don't know what a nail builder is? We got you! There are a lot of terms and products out there, so let us help you out.

Scarves are a great way to liven up an outfit and are so versatile! At BeautyofaSite we are loving the the over-sized scarf trend. We especially are loving Mud Pie's collection of Plaid Blanket Scarves that are equal parts cozy and stylish. Mud Pie's blog, A Slice of Pie, put up a fun video to show five easy ways to wear a their scarves. Definitely a great way to get through winter in style!

What styling products are right for you? Rather than trying to source out the perfect styling aid for your hair, we suggest taking a few of your tried and true favorites to custom-blend your own formulation.

While waves and curls were very big in 2001, both sleek, straight styles and crimped hair (hello 90s) is back with a vengeance. We’ll tell you how you can crimp, wave, and straighten-shine to perfection.

Want the healthiest hands and feet you can possibly get? Creative Nail Design passes on these top tips to keep nails and skin looking—and feeling beautiful.

Having gorgeous nails can be a trial at times. You no sooner grow them out to a decent length and one snaps on you for no apparent reason. But there may be more to it than that. Here are our tips to keep you nails happy and healthy.

Forget those bowl-cut wisps you wore way back when! Today's bangs are downright stylish! Below, some of our favorite options:

 

 Piece-y or razor-cut bangs

Multi-layered, with the longest strands hitting midway down your forehead.

Good For:  Symmetrical faces and petite features.

 

 

 

Tapered bangs

Extend about an inch above the bride of the nose and angle down the sides of your face.

Good For: Most face shapes and hair types.

 

 

 

Wide bangs

span the width of your face, from temple to temple.

Good For: People who are confident about revealing plenty of profile.

 

 

 

Long bangs

These should dangle right below your eyebrows.

Good For: Long foreheads or noses; this length shortens your features.

 

 

 

Summer's coming and it's time to get our bodies looking and feeling healthy! Here at Beauty of a Site, we drink lots of water and feel that it's the best way to complement your daily skincare and fitness routine! Now we all know that water helps rehydrate and restore our bodies, but here's a few things we didn't know:

• A healthy person can drink up to 3 gallons (that's 48 8oz. glasses) of water per day! But consuming large amounts of water in a short amount of time (especially during strenuous exercise) can lead to water intoxication. We recommend sticking to the old adage of eight, 8oz. glasses per day.
• Water boosts energy, aids in stabilizing and increasing your metabolism, and can definitely help with mid-day fatigue. Grab a glass in the afternoon, just before you usually hit your energy down-slope, and feel the difference!
• Water is what makes your favorite moisturizer work wonders! Water is the most vital element when it comes to skincare. Without it, the skin rejuvenation process would cease, cellular formation would significantly slow, and your figure would begin to look like a dried up Swamp Thing! Topical moisturizing is still recommended (we like Dermelect Cosmeceuticals Rapid Repair Facial Moisturizer), but coupling it with a tall glass of healthy H2O will guarantee its effectiveness.
• Tap water is just as good as bottled water! Bottled water is purified tap water, nothing more, nothing less. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, “An estimated 75 percent or more of bottled water is really just tap water in a bottle—sometimes further treated, sometimes not.” With this kind of research, Beauty of a Site recommends sticking to the tap and finding a cute, reusable water bottle to compliment your lifestyle. We recommend the eco-chic Principessa Aluminum Water Bottle - it beats anything plastic and proceeds from its sales are donated to breast cancer research (awesome karmic bonus!).
• Water is the only substance on earth that transcends all three states of physical matter - gas, liquid, and solid. That's mind blowing....but wait, the human brain is two-thirds water! 'Nough said!

How do you incorporate a healthy dose of water into your day? Let us know and comment on this post!

With Punxsutawney Phil predicting six more weeks of winter I just can’t seem to make the best of these cold days before spring finally overcomes those lions and lambs and comes full swing. I can’t wait for the day when it doesn’t get dark at 5pm and I can walk my dog til 7 or garden after work. So for the next four weeks I’ve decided to beat the SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and try a few new routines to get me moving:

• Open the blinds before I go to bed. This way I will wake up to natural light and fight those vampire-ish tendencies to avoid the day.
• Participate in laughter yoga once a day. Check out www.laughteryoga.org for daily laughter yoga videos. (This is way more fun that you might think!)
• Drink hot non-caffeinated tea - warmth + herbs = bliss! Try Tea Forte White Ginger Pear Loose Leaf Tea or check out all our Tea Forte tea products here.
• Say goodbye to chocolate and hello to sweet breads. Carbs can help increase levels of serotonin in your body and generally amplify your mental capacity – making you feel smarter and happier!
• No more napping. Naps are a good way to kill a snowy day but often leave you more lethargic than when you started. Skip your nap and start your spring cleaning early – the light exercise of simple cleaning will give you the energy boost you’ve been looking for.

Got any easy ways to beat the SAD? Let us know!