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.

Enjoy!!

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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!

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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!

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SHOPPING

Style Tots has Suri Cruise’s Ladybug shoes that Oprah liked so much.

Style It Less gives you 10 Cameron Diaz’s red pumps for less

Let’s Go Shopping finds some Great Deals at Ferro Cosmetics

My Wardrobe Today reviewsvarious popular foundation and face products.

eye4style loves Balenciaga bags AND the trend of invite-only, online sample sales, so she offers up an exclusive invite to Rue La La for readers.

Teen Style Lounge shares a must-have workout DVD for a summer slim bod.

BEAUTY

This mascara ended A Touch of Blusher’s mascara search…

Raging Rouge announces the MAX Factor May Makeover Giveaway. Over $750 of MAX Factor products will be divided among TEN winners!

Beauty Banterdishes on the most important moisturizer for oily/ acne prone complexions… and it’s less then 10 dollars!

get to know marina from makeup loves me a little bit better, as she shares all her beauty secrets with you!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic gives you the products that Billy B uses on SATC’s Kristen Davis!

FASHION

She Knows Best thinks A Little Shoe Change Didn’t Hurt John Mayer

The Latest Luxe is having Double the Fun in Christian Louboutin Slingbacks

The Fashionable Kiffen has a whole bunch of Mother’s Day gift ideas.

Wardrobe Oxygen suggests some ways to look polished at work during the summer heat.

STYLEnosh is asking, Are you a style hater?”

Why did Michelle Tractenberg, J. Lo, Lauren Bush and Fergie Have all give the cold shoulder at the Costume Institute Ball? Haute and Bothered’s got the dish

Have you voted in the Snarkstress’s Fashion Icon poll yet? Katie Holmes and Reese Witherspoon are neck and neck, but after recent photos of Katie Holmes in NYC, you just may be swayed.

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BEAUTY

Beautiful Makeup Search picks some great makeup for the multi-tasking Mom.

NY Spender loves her new T3 Tourmaline wet-to-dry flat iron!

ParisB of My Women Stuff shares some thought on the new Origins Organics face lotion.

Viva Woman takes a closer look at toners, toning mists and facial sprays and examines how each is suited for different skin types.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog interviews MAC Cosmetics Senior Makeup Artist Jennifer Karsten and gets the skinny on how it’s like to work with Kanye West.

Beauty Bento Box learns a thing or two about eye makeup via a MAC fafi eye makeover.

Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a Tropical Hair Conditioner Recipe for Silky and Shiny Hair

Beauty and Fashion Tech tries out a number of products from the new Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Line and posts a picture of the completed look.

Beauty Match discovers Cossidia Rejuvenating Capsules: Nanotechnology skincare!

FASHION

Style…a work in progress ponders whether jewelry can have the evil eye when she says ” Wish me luck!“

Petite Fashionista got an email from Hayden’s Panettiere’s mom and she’s got some exciting news to share Once you read this, you better hurry and grab a ticket to this petite friendly event!

Sasha of Style Manila discovers a way to wear her vintage silk sari as a dress.

Tops 2 Bottoms offers the Bandeau One-Piece Swimsuit as a stylish reason to get wet this summer.

Indie Style File take a long lustful look at Vancouver Fashion Week.

Shoe Blitz features this chunky heel sandal, which is a great alternative to flats.

The Space Between My Peers recommends Making Peace With Your Body Image.

SHOPPING

ShopDiary says Gossip Girl Serena Van der Woodsen’s Burberry Prorsum The Mason Warrior Bagwill come in handy when she eventually goes to battle with her arch-nemesis, Georgina Sparks.

Shopalicious shows you how to impress your Mom on Mother’s Day with this charming Ava Rose wicker handbag — and get 15% off too!

Her Accessories has been blogging about her favorite picks for Mother’s Day and has posted her favorite picks – sure to win you Mom points!

All that & a found a gorgeous knife pleat dress that will take you through summer

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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 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.

Cheers to April. It was good while it lasted. May, here we come!!

Special thanks to Dexie at Style it Less, She Knows Best, Burning the Scale and Style Tots for putting this together. *mwah*

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SHOPPING
Wardrobe Oxygen offers some wardrobe alternatives to the less-than-flattering pieces in your closet.

My Wardrobe Today reviews Clinique cosmetics and skincare.

eye4style shops jewelry designer Philip Crangi’s limited edition collection for The Gap.

STYLEnosh spends quality time with online shoe stores.

BEAUTY
Aging Fabulous tells you about anti-aging the natural way.

TheScentedLife has a craft crush on Disquieting Designs.

Raging Rouge is officially addicted to Treat O’my Goodness Pink Grapefruit Organic Body Cream.

A Touch of Blusher loves the Golden Dior pendant.

eBeautyDaily tests new self-tanners, but goes back to old faithful, Xen-Tan.

Beauty Banter muses over the must-have Spring nail items… including the most sought after Spring polish colors!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic is really loving Kiehl’s new Superbly Restorative Products!

Beautynomics shares to us her review about the skin care sensation REVALESKIN

makeup loves me takes the blue lash trend straight from the runway to you.

Teen Style Lounge shares 5 cheap and easy at-home tips for gorgeous skin this spring.

FASHION
CelebLook asks which of Miley’s looks is your favorite.

The Fashionable Kiffen shares her packing tips in Travel Wardrobes 101.

Haute & Bothered’s gone green with tree chic fashions that are naturally haute!

Let’s Go Shopping writes about Spring 2008 Hottest Make-Up Trends.

Snarkstress loves how Eva, Miley, and Alicia are all scarfing it up this season.

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FASHION

The Space Between My Peers attempts to make some sense out of creams, beiges, and off-whites in Coffee with Cream.

Style Manila kicks off beach season in ROXY style.

Tops 2 Bottoms is keeping an eye on a fabulous trend, Dégradé Print.

Style…a work in progress asks, “Could anything be sweeter than the combination of cupcakes, Hermes, and Chanel?”.

SHOPPING

Her Accessories is loving these boots from Duo – perfect if you don’t have stick-thin legs!

ShopDiary reveals her source for wholesale priced Kerastase hair products.

Shopalicious is upping your beach style ante by giving away this shimmery, Lands’ End woven metallic tote!

Laya’s EYE is drawn to some very glamorous enamel bangles in pretty colors.

BEAUTY

Have you ever been to a Spa in a cave? Spa Beautifully shares Spas of America 600th Spa Listing Spa Terra at The Meritage.

Beauty and Fashion Tech reviews Smashbox Eye Shadow Trios.

Canadian Beauty found the best mascara ever!

Beauty Match found Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Nail Color free beauty samples

Viva Woman highlights 3 practical tips to optimize your beauty sleep.

NY Spender finally tries mineral makeup and tests it on her poor colleagues as well!

Beauty Bento Box experiments and gives a low-down on Beauty Formulas’ Mini Cold Wax Strips.

Beauty Secrets Revealed shares some Natural Skin Tightening Recipes.

Karen from

Makeup and Beauty Blog checks out Dior’s newest summer collection, Goldrush, and gives you pictures and swatches.

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Dahlings, is your squeeze teetering on the verge of fabby – if only he could get some good advice on grooming, shaving and more? Then do we have the answer for you. Because today marks the official launch of Manscaping 101, written by our great-smelling techy stud, Tris Hussey. Jam-packed with everything your man needs to know about dudely “beauty” products, manly skin care tips and more, this blog is a much-welcomed addition to the already fabulous Beauty & Style channel.

Give it a look, loves. You and your man will never look back. We promise.

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FASHION

Haute & Bothered says //The Hills// Are Alive with…Fashion Lines! Check out Whitley’s new collection here.

eye4style hates Bluefly but is open minded enough to check out their newest site concept, b*fly, anyway. Check it out here.

She Knows Best continues it’s month long weekly contests with 2 free shirts from The Ryde.

My Wardrobe Today sends out a special dedication to all those who have inspired her in regard to fashion.

STYLEnosh starts a ruckus by asking, “Do we dress too casually?”

Snarkstress thinks Fergie could make Bootylicious an entry in the dictionary.

SHOPPING

CelebLOOK tells you where to get an affordable and casual outfit that was recently seen on Jessica Simpson.

Let’s Go Shopping says Forzieri is a one stop destination for Italian Designer Handbags, Shoes, Jewelry and Accessories.

Wardrobe Oxygen offers suggestions on where to purchase supportive yet flattering swimwear.

Style It Less lets you in on the best bras according to a Consumer Reports research.

Style Tots picked uber-cute Hello Kitty accessories from Claire’s for your Little girl.

The Latest Luxe enjoys some rainbow RX with the Fendi Multicolored B Bag

BEAUTY

Teri from Beautiful Makeup Search finally made a visit to Space.NK in Soho.

A Touch of Blusher continues the feast of vibrant colors.

Lipstick, Powder ‘n Paint appreciates a quick and easy beauty routine and Bobbi Brown’s Quick Face Collection will help take minutes off your makeup routine.

Style Goodies has the scoop on the new fragrances from Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers line!

makeup loves me has an exclusive discount code to get you 20% off on tarte, cargo, philosophy and so much more.

Beauty Banter reviews the BEST lippies with SPF for summer protection and a hydrated pout!

Raging Rouge kicks off an introduction to Urban Decay’s 2008 Summer collection with a review of Big Fatty Mascara in a rainbow of colors!

eBeautydaily explores how to look better in photographs and avoid common mistakes.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic gives herself a facial in 1 minute!

TheScentedLife is suspicious about Gwen Stefani’s new fragrance, Harajuku Lovers.

Teen Style Lounge rolls out the first of 4 weekly Clean & Clear skin care giveaways. Don’t miss your chance to win this week’s prize: an In-Shower facial.

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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 Snarkstress