I remember when I was first approached by b5media in the summer of 2006 to write a makeup blog for them. I was beside myself. Makeup Minute officially launched in September of that year and from the start my readers were from all around the globe and just as enthusiastic about makeup as I was. You became a part of my life and I thanked God everyday for such a loyal readership. So many of you have been with me right from the beginning. Getting more exposure as a writer helped me land a really great job at a PR firm that I am eternally grateful for. The more I get involved in the beauty industry, the more requests I get to go speak and teach beauty brands about social media…so readers, if you find yourself at Cosmoprof North America this summer, I will be there speaking.

Writing Makeup Minute has been such a blessing in my life and a great outlet to share my love of makeup with people who understand the need to have 15 lip glosses in their handbag at all times. And maybe a compact. And some blush. And a mascara or two. But I digress…

I will surely miss you all and my family at b5. I am eternally grateful to both. Thank you for the sunshine for the last 2 1/2 years.

Much love (and lipstick),

Shannon Nelson

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b5media’s Blog of the Month for the Beauty & Style Channel is The Scented Life, written by the fabulous Amy George. So go take a peek at her and check it out!

Now onto some of the great summertime posts from my fellow b5 beauty and style bloggers!

Our Blog of the Month, The Scented Life is celebrating by giving away one bottle of perfume each week in July. This week’s selection? Badgley Mischka’s Fleurs de Nuit, a $90 value! Enter to win today!

Aging Fabulous is surrounding herself in a beautiful new Summer Scent that is making Teri feel like she is in a tropical paradise.

Find some great beach wear with CelebLOOK as they take a look at Gossip Girls’ Blake Lively on the beach.

Style It Less found a sexy “diamond” string bikini on sale for only $12 that’s available in sizes S, M, and L.

Style Tots suggests a cool and edgy summer hairstyle for boys while school is out.

She Knows Best found some patchwork cargo swim shorts to continue the madras plaid trend for the beach.

Shopaholics Daily wants you to know that the next few months are all about stretching out and enjoying the best of what the summer has to offer. And that means spritzing with a gorgeous summery scent, but did you know that there are the superstitions that go along with those scents? I have listed a few of my favorites, but if you know of one that is not on this list, be sure to leave me a comment. I’m just sure that there are more and I would love to know about them!

Shoe Blitz talks about these fun summer sandals that are cute, comfortable and affordable too.

Glamour Gift Guide features the Citrus Spa Gift Basket, which is a terrific gift for someone who loves the scent of oranges, lemons and other summer citrus.

Banging Bags says: It’s the time of year where blushing brides are everywhere! To help ease some of the tremendous work that bride’s have in getting ready for that special day, I have found the perfect bridal gift favors. They are scented sachet purses that can be used as bridal gifts for her bridesmaids. They are tiny, scent-filled pockets of wonder! A cute gift really for any occasion.

Gleaming Things loves the sweetly scented life – especially when you can smell like these adorable cupcakes!

Her Accessories has an odd confession to make – one of her favorite smells is leather, especially new leather handbags!

Snarkstress shares a perennial summer sight with you: A hot celeb bod in a bikini. This time, it’s Lisa Rinna, and she is something to aspire to, for sure!

Teen Style Lounge invites you to score the best summer sight of all: Gorgeous Skin! Enter to win a tube of Clean & Clear In-Shower Facial and you’re on your way to skin greatness!

eBeauty Daily keeps your peepers looking summer-iffic with a fabulous no-smudge mascara tip.

Chic by Nature took a chic break from eco-fashion to fall in love with Sage perfume oils. They’re totally natural and smell pretty.

You can almost smell the beach when you look at the mesh swimsuit found over at Indie Style File. Retro, demure and sexy all in one.

Makeup Minute found a way that you can brighten your smile this summer and moisturize your lips at the same time…with tarte cosmetics and BriteSmile’s enbrightenmint of course!

From Manscaping a few good reads for guys and, believe it or not, a manscaping music video.

Pretty By Nature is crazy about the smell of vanilla .It’s even better when it comes in the form of a lovely eco-friendly fragrance oil.!

The Daily Tee counts down their 5 favorite t-shirts of summer and invite you to share your faves, too!

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*Image © Dexie J. Wharton / Style It Less.

May is almost here but before we get to to it, let’s reminisce what has happened here at Beauty & Style Channel in the month of April. Have some Martini, wine, or shots with lemon and salt on the side, have fun perusing the beauteous and stylish abode under b5media..

• Aging Fabulous admits to having a beauty products wish list miles long.
• Banging Bags is in possession of her new Dolce & Gabbana handbag.
• Beauty Bento Box loves Olay body In-Shower body lotion.
• Beauty Gizmo teaches you how to apply eyeliner, flawlessly.
• Burning The Scale share the iVillage 10 ways to cut back on sugar.
• Celeb Look chronicles all the different looks of Miley Cyrus.
• Dapper Diva has 4 amazing bras for plus women.
• eBeautyDaily  picks  Xen-Tan for 2008 Self-Tanning choice.
• Her Accessories shares the solutions to heavy calves.
• Hot Mama Daily is happy that Halle Berry is back! *whistles*
• Indie Style File delved onto the Vancouver Fashion Week.
• Just A Formality wants to know what you think of this purple evening gown.
• Makeup Minute talked about the Three Custom Color Light Brights Lipstick. Collection
• Manscaping 101 has your guaranteed pimple-popping advice.
• Metro Style Men jumped into the Motorcycle Jacket trend.
• Pretty by Nature wants you to pucker up.
• She Knows Best asked which Hollywood Men’s hairstyle do you prefer?
• Shoe Blitz made me drool with the Alexander McQueen Satin Rope Tie Sandal.
• Shopaholics Daily made me proud with her under $10 shopping spree :).
• Snarkstress thinks Lindsay Lohan is Sloppy and Soggy. OUCH!
• Spa Beautifully has tips on the products to help you wake up and get going.
• Style It Less lists 5 espadrilles for under $20 perfect for your Summer.
• Style Tots used Aveeno Baby Soothing Moisture cream for her 10 yr. old son’s allergies.
• Teen Style Lounge wants to know if a tiara is in your prom list.
• The Daily Tee says it’s their duty to please ‘that’ booty.
• The Latest Luxe is flirting with the Valentino polka-dot patent pumps.
• The List Maven gives you 7 tips in choosing a prom dress.
• The Scented Life has an Indie crush with Disquieting Designs.
• Tops 2 Bottoms is loving Summer in the Philippines.

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]]> b5media has been buzzing with activity lately! We are launching an ultra splendid style community called Splendicity! It launches on September 4th and from what a little birdie told me, there are going to be about $2000 worth of awesome prizes being given away throughout September!

For me, the best part of being a member of Splendicity, is the fact that I have been a reader of most of the member blogs for a long while prior to them joining Splendicity–but now I get to interact with them behind the scenes, and I’ve got to tell you–these girls are the bees knees!

So I hope you’ll stop by for the launch and I sure hope you participate in the contests and win some pretty cool products! (But I can’t tell you what–you have to find out for yourself! :) )

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]]> Thank you to Erin from Chic By Nature for hosting b5 Beauty & Style Channel’s Hot Finds for August! Please be sure to stop by her blog to see one post that rounds up the “hottest finds” among our Beauty & Style Channel bloggers here at b5media.

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]]> We b5media Beauty & Style Channel bloggers are slackers. We really are. However, we still managed to conger up our Hot Product Finds for April, which is being hosted on Shopaholics Daily.

Among the Hot Finds, you will also find a few new blogs that were added to our channel, so be sure to check them out.

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]]> Each month b5media’s Beauty & Style Channel will be hosting a Hot Finds post. This month, Pretty By Nature has the links up over at her blog for all of the things that were considered Hot Finds by the bloggers or their readers.

Take a look! March Hot Finds.

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]]> I am posting links to the other lovely ladies in the b5media Beauty channel who also decided to tell the world what they wanted for Christmas and Hanukah. Enjoy visiting these blogs, the ladies are great!
ebeautydaily
Pretty by Nature
Tops2Bottoms
Aging Fabulous
She Knows Best



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