Ever feel like burning your scale? Most of us do.  Most of the time.  In honor of our blog of the month for August, Burning The Scale, our esteemed Beauty and Style bloggers are talking about weight loss.  We hope you will join us and join the conversations on our blogs!

Teri from Aging Fabulous embarks on her new weight-loss program - Sensa.

CelebLOOK takes a look at Marie Osmond and her weight loss.

Style It Less suggests swimming for pregnancy exercise with affordable Maternity Tankinis

She Knows Best is very happy that the Americans "smashed" the French in the 4 x 100 freestyle relay.

SP at Shopaholics Daily prefers to Bounce off her calories. It’s as simple as that!

Find a great outfit with ecofriendly and gorgeous workout gear over at Chic By Nature.

Kori at Shoe Blitz talks about the new Nike Sportswear website, where you can get some fabulous new running shoes.

Just A Formality offers a list of terrific tips to lose weight and get in shape for your wedding day.

Glamour Gift Guide suggests this adorable Dolce & Gabbana duffle bag to carry all your stuff to the gym.

The Scented Life sadly reports that Boots Feel The Difference 5-Day detox is no quick route to weight loss, although it does encourage lots of water-drinking!

Snarkstress gives you the inside scoop on how the celebs lose their baby weight so darn fast!

Teen Style Lounge has some great and simple tips for freshening up after a steamy workout.

Style Tots says it’s important for kids to stay active during the summer and a great pair of sneakers is the best footwear to do so.

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Ahhhh, summertime! The most magical and intoxicating time of the year. The sights, the smells…the beauty!

Here at the Beauty & Style channel, this month we’re all about everything summer is made of - and our bloggers have shared the very best sights and smells of the season with you. There’s just nothing better.

And while we’re on the topic of scents, be sure to visit our July Blog of the Month, The Scented Life. Written by the fabulous Amy George, you’ll get daily bytes of all things scent-sual - everything in fragrance for your home, your body, your life.

Join us in celebrating all the glories of summer by checking out our links below and subscribing to our feed.

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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!

Want to look better than Eva, dahlings? Then don’t forget to head to the awesome Indie Style File, our Beauty & Style Blog of the Month. Kim has done an amazing job of rounding up some of the hottest in independent designs, be it fabulous frocks, gem-dripping jewels, and everything in between.

Drop by with a cocktail and say “Bonjour”. You’re sure to find something you love - and give Posh a run for her money.

Happy June!  Are you warm enough yet? 

This month we are introducing our Blog of the Month concept, and our inaugural blog is Indie Style File, written by the lovely Kim Bui.  Indie Style File is a fashion blog, covering indie fashion designers.  What’s an “indie fashion designer” you ask?  While indie originally was used to refer to films and music that were not attached financially to a big name studio, indie fashion has crept into the mainstream vocabulary to refer to independent designers working and making a name for themselves without the financing and safety net of a big designer brand name.  In this WalMart world, where huge conglomerates suck up small businesses like a vacuum picks up cat hair from my carpet, indie designers (and musicians and filmmakers for that matter) are a cherished breed.  I hope you will take some time to visit Indie Style File, subscribe to the feed, and think about supporting some of the millions of independent fashion designers in the world today. 

From the rest of the Beauty & Style channel, our takes on “indie:”

Shoe Blitz shows you Mohop Sandals. These fabulous sandals, created by independent designers Annie Mohaupt and JoAnna Fleming, allow you to change their ribbon straps to completely alter the look.

Glamour Gift Guide loves these handcrafted Rose Garden Earrings designed and created by independent designers Anita Lin and Sara Schwittek at Shy Siren.

Aging Fabulous shares her love of shea butter with her favorite Whipped Shea Butter from Independent beauty company Bath by Bettijo.

Metrostylemen thinks this small travel kit by ZIRH is simply ingenius and it won’t even take up space in your travel luggage.

Shopaholics Daily loves to travel, but hates the packing part so she was quite impressed to find that a company has taken all of the work out of it for you. Babor has everything you need packaged and ready to go. Now the question is… where to vacation. Have you seen the gas prices lately?

Style Tots fell in love with a polka-dot hello kitty skirt made out of a bandana from Alissa’s Creations.

Style It Less featured a beautiful floral babydoll mini-dress than can also be worn as a skirt from Alissa’s Creations 2.

She Knows Best introduces celebrity/pop culture neckties from Simply Necktie to spruce up your Casual Fridays at the office.

Snarkstress wonders what Miss Independent, Kelly Clarkson, has been up to lately - fashion-wise, of course.

Her Accessories loves indie designers take on accessories and has picked some of her personal favorites.

Teen Style Lounge has found the perfect beach tote for you - and it’s both one-of-a-kind…and cheap!

Amy George, author of The Scented Life and independent perfumer, is profiled in URGE magazine!

eBeautyDaily profiles her favorite indie beauty designer, Beth Bender Beauty.

Manscaping 101 is getting ready for Father’s Day with some gift ideas and no ties or shirts are on the list!

MakeupMinute lists her favorite indie cosmetic brands

The weeks Splendid best!

SHOPPING

CelebLOOK is in love with Gwyneth Paltrow’s shoes and finds a similar pair for us all.

Style It Less copied Gwyneth Paltrow’s Yummy Mommy look for less than $105

The Well-Heeled Society is collaborating with Victoria’s Secret to host a pink-infused, Sex and the City Shoe Drive to benefit Dress For Success

Wardrobe Oxygen offers some suggestions on how to add feminine and romantic elements to a classic wardrobe.

eye4style can’t wait for the new Sex and the City flick! These gorgeous images of Carrie and Big from Vogue tide her over…

STYLEnosh wonders why it’s sooo hard to find cute navy shoes.

BEAUTY

Aging Fabulous discovers Redpoint Beauty and shares her most wanted products from the line.

A Touch of Blusher gets the “false-eyelash treatment” from YSL.

eBeautyDaily is checking out Redpoint Advanced Color Cosmetics.

Beauty Banter reviews the skincare line that Halle Berry, Naomi Watts, Jennifer Garner, Kristin Davis, and Amanda Bynes use on their A-list faces!

makeup loves em wants to know what you thought of the makeup looks in the gossip girl season finale.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic gets a really close look at her skin, now and in the future!

TheScentedLife takes a retro trip to 1978 and rediscovers Estee Lauder White Linen.

Raging Rouge now understands why Americans and Canadians get along so famously… They share their beauty secrets, like AG Hair Cosmetics!

FASHION

She Knows Best lists the fashion tips for Men 5′8 and Under from Alan Au.

Style Tots thinks Rachel Fox is a ray of sunshine in yellow.

The Latest Luxe is ready to turn up the heat and count down to summer in these Manolo|http://www.thelatestluxe.com/turn-up-the-heat-in-the-manolo-blahnik-leopard-sandal/]]”>Manolo Blahnik leopard sandals.

Snarkstress finds the fun in the wacky head-toppers worn last weekend at a Royal wedding. See if you get a laugh from them, too.

Teen Style Lounge has found the|http://www.teenstylelounge.com/the-one-watch-you-need-this-summer-is-here-and-cheap/]]”>the one watch you need this summer…on the cheap!

Let’s Go Shopping is giving away 2 Sex And The City Bracelets Worth $274

The Fashionable Kiffen heralds the arrival of summer with tons of cute sandal picks.

What do Angelina, Gwen and Jessica love wearing during their pregnancies? Check out Hot Mama Daily to find out!

The weeks Splendid best!

Beauty Match discovers Clear by Hydroderm: adult acne solution free beauty samples

Aging Fabulous tells you about a lip enhancer and moisturizer that really works.

Petite Fashionista has a $100 Gift Card to Lands’ End to Give Away enter today!

Viva Woman reviews Ferro Cosmetics fabulous mineral makeup and offers her readers an exclusive promotion code.

Beauty Bento Box invites readers to discuss RevaleSkin and CoffeeBerry.

Style Manila tries on Vintage Silk for a change.

Tops 2 Bottoms has a new ruffled dress, lace top, and a desert scarf, all from Irene’s Closet!

Beauty Secrets Revealed is Giving Away Normal Skin Kit Worth $315 From Esente Physioceuticals

Shopalicious has a flashback to Charlie’s Angels’ time with this sunset print string bikini!

Beauty and Fashion Tech spent six weeks trying a unique acne treatment, DS Labs Trioxil Acne Treament Gel.

There is still time to join NY Spender’s Bikini Club.

SugarShock Beauty is indulging in yummy pink buttercream frosting treats but this stuff is guilt-free, courtesy of Jaqua.

ShoeBlitz talks about fun spring sandals from Prada, Christian Louboutin and Betsey Johnson.

Style…A Work In Progress goes cuckoo…or should that be pigeon…for racing pigeon ring necklaces.

Savvy Skin is giving away the zit zapping tool ThermaClear. Enter the contest now!

Her Accessories is celebrating springtime flowers with these fun flowery rings, hair clips and even a flowered belt.

All That & a goes green with a look at Beau Soleil’s new spring collection.

It’s time for prom mania and Indie Style File has got a bunch of great dresses for you.

Karen fromMakeup and Beauty Blog road tests skin care products from Dove’s new Go Fresh line and loves them!

ShopDiary is quite excited about the Comme des Garçons for H&M designer collaboration.

Canadian Beauty tells you about