Why do people make such a big deal out of weather? It's really not that interesting. Check that. It's really supremely boring . It's cold, it's raining, it's hot. Whatever. Deal with it. Whining about it won't help. But, I'll tell you one thing (ok three things) that will help to make you feel better when it's 98 degrees in the shade -- knowing that you look mahhhvelous. And, just how…  

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Audrey Fine

Tags: Makeup, Summer

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Attention, creative types, and beauty daredevils: This season is all about you and your nails. Can't decide which Technicolor bright you want? Pick a different color for every finger. Want tiny zebra-striped monkeys on each tip? Go for it. The sky's the limit when it comes to nail art. Take it from me, someone whose nails are typically Chanel Vamp-ed out, you can embrace matte sky blue,…  

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Virginia Pelley

Tags: Nails, Summer

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I am un-coordinated. This fact is old hat to regular readers of this column but, in the interest of making any new kids on the block feel right at home, I thought I'd self-flagellate a bit. Yes, it's true that when god was doling out thumbs, I got five. But just because I'm not the most adroit gal at the beauty counter doesn't mean I don't like to try my hand at certain "getting…  

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Audrey Fine

Tags: Hair, Summer

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It's official: Open-toe season is here. While many women are happily celebrating by breaking open boxes of strappy sandals, espadrilles, and wedges, I toast the warm weather by slipping on my favorite pair of Rainbow flip-flops. Sure, fashionistas cringe at such a casual choice of footwear, but I've just never been much a heel gal. But, while wearing flats guarantees no painful…  

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Cinya Burton

Tags: Body, Summer

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My thick hair takes forever to dry, so in the summer I take a break from wrestling with it and become all about casual, beachy waves, romantic braids and air-drying -- without fear of catching a cold. Unfortunately, this is also the season in which frizz thrives and when swimming in salt water and chlorine pools takes its toll by stripping moisture from my hair (don't even get me started on…  

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Virginia Pelley

Tags: Hair, Summer

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