"step into summer" contest, enter today!

There's nothing worse than heading into summer with feet that are less than worthy of showing off. Thanks to Kiss Products, the leader in artificial nail technology, and lovemyshoes.com, you can enter the “Step into Summer” Sweepstakes and give your feet the TLC they deserve. Each winner will receive the colorful beach bag shown here, a Kiss branded beach towel, an assortment of Kiss toenail and at-home pedicure tools, plus a pair of Havaiana Sandals from lovemyshoes.com.

To Enter:

• Entrants must “Like” the Kiss Nails facebook page, submit name, address & email to the contest form

• Facebook fans will have 4 chances to enter on 6/21, 6/28, 7/5 & 7/12 only. One winner will be selected from each day’s entries using a third party random draw service.

To enter, visit: Facebook.com/kissnails & click on “Kiss Freebies”.

summer skin: who wears short shorts?

Tiny skirts, mini dresses and short shorts mean summer is here. But before you head outside to bare all, be sure your skin is smooth, silky and ready to show off. The Remington Smooth & Silky collection comes to the rescue with a brand new shaver that gets the job done (and, btw, looks great on your bathroom countertop).

The details: Dual foils for closer skin contact, a revolutionary hypoallergenic cutting system to combat irritation, and Curve Flex Technology – a contour following trimmer system with a protective guard that effectively trims long hairs and reduces skin irritation – makes these new shavers the bare necessities for a flawless, beach-ready body. All I know is just one shave leaves your legs looking and feeling silky smooth.

There are different options to suit your shaving style: Try the Battery-Operated Shaver ($14.99), the Rechargeable Electric Shaver ($19.99) or the Smooth-Trim Electric Shaver ($39.99). Remington products are available at Walmart and at www.remingtonproducts.com.

happy father's day: gift baskets for guys

• Who says gift baskets are girly? Even the guys in your life need some serious hair products every now and then. Get him this gift basket featuring TIGI Bed Head products from www.stockngo.com and keep his bed head in check all year long.
• What's inside:
• TIGI Bed Head for Men Clean Up Peppermint Shampoo, 8.45 oz
• TIGI Bed Head for Men Clean Up Peppermint Conditioner, 6.76 oz
• TIGI Bed Head Manipulator, 2 oz
• TIGI Bed Head Men Firm Finish Gel, 6.76 oz
• TIGI Bed Head Men Pure Texture Molding Paste, 3.38 oz
• TIGI Bed Head Hard Head Spray, 10 oz
• 1 Paul Mitchell Bamboo Brush
• 1 Nail Brush
• 1 Wood Wicker Basket with Lid

happy father's day: on the move

If the guy in your life is in and out of town, he's probably a pro at packing light. Get him the perfect gift for the Provencal Gentleman – L’Occitane Gentleman of Provence Set ($45). These luxe L’Occitane products offer a rich fragrance full of the rugged and mysterious scents of Provence. The set includes the L’Occitane Shaving Gel, After Shave Balm and Shea Milk Soap. To purchase it as a gift, go to www.loccitane.com.

expert scoop: Le Metier de Beaute luxury cosmetics

Sure, you can buy as much drugstore brand makeup as you want...but sometimes you want to splurge on something really special. Le Metier De Beaute products use advanced technology and luxurious formulations to make you look and feel beautiful. Here, International Makeup Artist Ivan Castro gives us the scoop behind the line...

Prettyisprettydoes: What's was the inspiration for Le Metier De Beaute?

Ivan Castro: "The inspiration behind Le Metier De Beaute lies in the passion which goes into crafting the most incredible cosmetics that can be formulated."

PIPD: What's something special in the line that you won't find anywhere else?

IC: "Le Metier De Beaute offers a line of professional quality, travel sized make up brushes that are PETA Approved."

PIPD: Who is the Le Metier De Beaute customer?

IC: "Le Metier De Beaute attracts women who truly care about luxury cosmetics that are not only beautiful but also life changing."

PIPD: How does new technology come into play:

IC: "Le Metier De Beaute is all about fusing high-quality skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid and retinol with richly pigmented, high performing luxurious textures."

PIPD: Why are women so obsessed with luxury cosmetics?

IC: "Women are returning to luxury because they now, more than ever before, appreciate the value of a fantastic product."

PIPD: What's your favorite Le Metier De Beaute product?

IC: "My favorite product is Peau Vierge Anti-Age Tinted Moisturizing SPF17 because it instantly delivers a radiant finish and combats redness on contact."

For more info on Le Metier de Beaute products, go to www.metierbeaute.com.

summer must-haves: don't leave home without elemental herbs

If this past holiday weekend is any indication, it's going to be a hot summer. Before you jet-set to your beach house or a rooftop party in the city, be sure to pack the Elemental Herbs line of all natural herbal-based products.

Shelter your skin from the sun’s harmful rays with Elemental Herbs all natural Sunscreen Sport, a chemical-free, zinc oxide sunscreen offering broad UCA/UVB protection. It comes in a mini tube so you can throw it into your purse for sun protection anytime. Just smooth it on your skin and it sinks right in to create the protective barrier you need. Sunscreen Sport™ is available in Sport SPF 20 and Tinted SPF 22, and also comes in a children’s formula - Kids SPF 20 ($8.99 for one-ounce and $19.39 for three-ounce bottles).

Protect and nourish your lips with Elemental Herbs’ All Good Lips ($3.50). This all natural lip balm will keep your lips healthy and moisturized with organic healing herbs and 100% essential oils. It feels super smooth going on and, with an SPF of 12, offers more than 90% coverage from the sun’s harmful rays. Available in original, sweet tangerine and cool spearmint flavors, and in a non-SPF moisturizing-only formula.

Pamper yourself with All Good Goop, a skin-healing balm made from botanicals and herbs. It's the cure all for every skin condition. I keep it in my bag because you never know what skin issues may arise--a paper cut, chapped lips, a sunburn, etc. ($8.50 for one-ounce and $13.50 for two-ounce jars).

To purchase product or get more info, go to www.elementalherbs.com.

have you heard the crazy rumor going around?

The Crazy Rumor is: There's a yummy, organic lip balm in tons of fun flavors that you have to try!

When Edie and Brian Himmel set out to create the best all natural and vegan lip balm in the world--they weren't joking! Made from the purest, natural, certified organic ingredients (no synthetics) like moisturizing organic shea butter and jojoba oil in deliciously fun flavors, Crazy Rumors lip balms ($3.49 each) make your lips feel super smooth and the scents are heavenly!

One slick on Bubble Gum will take you back to those bubble-gum-from-the-gum-machine days. Fortunately, this lip balm lasts longer than your bubble gum ever did. It comes in Berry Bubble and Mint Bubble along with the original Gumball. But there are other fun collections to try too. Look for A La Mode, Soda Pop, Candy Cane and Fresh Squeezed (includes thirst-quenching flavors like Orange Juice, Pink Grapefruit Juice, Lemonade and Limeade). There's even a Mystery Flavor that keeps you guessing!

To celebrate the warmer weather, Crazy Rumors is offering 15% off with the coupon code “FRESH". Spread the word--this offer is good until June 15th 2011. Go to www.crazyrumors.com to purchase.