Before you know it, the weather will start cooling down and with the change of season, we’ll start shopping for fall shoes. Out with the sandals and in with the boots! In tough economic times, it’s silly to expect everyone to re-vamp their entire wardrobe every season. It’s just far too costly for most of us. Fortunately, several of the hot shoe trends from summertime will carry over to next season.

By now, you have probably heard about skinID. This revolutionary personalized acne solution has been helping people around the world get clearer, healthier skin. If you want to sign up, it’s easier than you think. To start out, you head to skinID.com where you need to answer a few questions about your skin, your products and your lifestyle. The simple 20 question evaluation will determine which skinID products are right for you.
Developed by a group of dermatologist and tested by thousands of people, the evaluation process has proven to be effective. That’s why skinID is guaranteed to work for you. …read more

As we age our skin changes dramatically.  Gone are the days of low-maintenance smooth, supple and blemish free skin. Instead we’re left with wrinkles, age spots, sun damage and mild or severe acne. What you consume, your lifestyle, hormones, heredity, the environment and stress are major factors in your skin’s overall health. It’s best to start taking care of your skin at an early age – prevention is key.
There’s an abundance of products in the market today to  aid you in the fight for blemish free and younger looking skin. It’s a bit overwhelming to select, test and combine …read more

We all know the importance of sunscreen to help prevent skin cancer (and wrinkles!). But on top of sunscreen, it never hurts to add another layer of sun protection in the form of fashion. If you are spending a considerable amount of time in the sun, whether walking along the boardwalk or watching a baseball game, it’s important to cover up. Check out these ways to stay fashion forward while also protecting yourself from the sun’s harmful rays.
Maxi Dress
Save your legs with one of the hottest fashion trends out there. In 2008, long dresses zoomed into fashion with Angelina Jolie …read more

The heat is on, Summer’s here and…where are you? If you’re at the beach, I hope you packed a few things to make it worth your stay. There’s nothing quite like a day of fun in the sun that turns into disappointment when you left an essential item at home. Sure, you might be able to find the missing piece in town, but wouldn’t it be better if you had everything neatly stowed in your car in preparation for all those great times?
Should you find yourself planning a day at the beach, make sure you remember to pack the …read more

How quickly time flies when you’re hanging out in the sun. Whether your Summer is filled with lazy days or jam packed with outdoor activities, it’s pretty certain that you will be getting a lot of sun – which means the proper protection and forethought is essential.
By the time you’re poking your skin wondering if your skin is burned…it is. I am sure you remember being a kid, testing your arm against your friend’s arm to see how long it took for the spot where your finger was to turn back to the same color as the rest of your …read more

Hayden Panettiere isn’t one to laze around with nothing to do. The closest I’ve seen is when she was spotted looking fantastic in bikini while relaxing on a boat in Cannes back in May, but even that was just a very brief bit of downtime – the Cannes Film Festival is well known for being a busy schmooze-fest where anyone involved in film is networking.
Meanwhile, life doesn’t slow down back in the U.S. either. Just this month alone she’s been spotted all over the place. First she was looking sizzling hot in a silky little black dress with black and …read more

When it’s beautiful outside and there are all sorts of fun Summer activities on your agenda, I bet skin care is one of the last things on your mind. You could be doing any number of things – so what does skin care have to do with it?
Well, you might be surprised when you consider just how many ways you could be compromising your skin’s natural healthy glow just by going about your daily routine. It’s all fun and games until your complexion looks dull and tired…!

Ah, friends, we have once again stumbled upon the age old question of what to wear to which occasion. Weddings, in particular, can be difficult to gauge, style-wise, what with all the complicated old and new lingo like “white tie” and “festive” floating around. Luckily, you have happened upon Splendicity’s handy dandy, quick and dirty guide to what to (and not to) wear to all those summer weddings eating up your vacation time this 2009.
First, let’s review the basics:
1. DO NOT WEAR WHITE UNLESS YOU ARE THE BRIDE. No, not even ivory. Not cream, either. Not unless you know FOR …read more

Just like switching out sweaters and boots for tanks and sandals, I also like to switch out my accessories to those that have a fresh and light feel for summer.  You definitely don’t want to be mixing heavy accessories with summer fashions.  Here are my favorite accessories for this summer:

floral hair accessories – There are so many beautiful clips and headbands with fabric or synthetic floral elements this summer.  I love how they add a romantic feeling to any outfit.  There is a diversity of options from the tiniest subtle flower on the tip of a bobby pin to the …read more