Tired of long waits at your local pedicure salon? Then why not bring the indulgent pedicure experience into the comfort of your own home with Carol’s Daughter’s Rose Petal Pedicure Soak?

This aromatic and soothing blend of dry milk, rose petals and tapioca, will give your feet a much needed break from pounding the pavement in strappy sandals and sexy stilettos that I’m sure they’ve endured this summer. After using this soak, my feet were left feeling soft, supple and quite simply – relaxed.

Rose Petal Pedicure Soak available at www.carolsdaughter.com for $12.50 (8 oz.)

Do you ever treat your feet to an at-home spa pedicure?

One lucky reader will receive the Rose Petal Pedicure Soak. Just leave a comment and a winner will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow!

Last year I noticed the trend of hot pink lips, but it seems to be even more prevalent this summer. During my visit to Miami’s swim wear fashion shows last weekend, I noticed that the majority of the models on the runway were donning hot pink lips and cheeks. Although I have yet to paint my pucker pink, I have opted to go bold with an electric shade of pink on my nails. I’ve also gone for bright pink blushes because they instantly add color and dimension. The eye-catching candy-colored hue always seems to add a bit of girly flirtiness that seems so suitable for the summer!

Are you a fan of hot pink makeup?

Essie Nail Color in Flirty Fuschia available at www.drugstore.com for $8

Amazing Seven Blush in Hot Pink available at www.ulta.com for $22

jane iredale – The Skincare Makeup SPF18 Lip Color in “Melisa” available at www.janeiredaledirect.com for $18

Kevyn Aucoin Beauty The Creamy Moist Glow in “Hot Pink” available at www.drugstore.com for $24

Lancome Color Fever Gloss Sensual Vibrant Lip Shine available at www.dillards.com for $22

Revlon Creme Lipstick in “Love That Pink” available at www.drugstore.com for $8.99

Rosie Jane Lip Dew in “Apple Blossom” available at www.beautyhabit.com for $16

**One lucky reader will win the jane iredale – The Skincare Makeup SPF18 Lip Color in “Melisa,” (a $19 value). Just leave a comment and a winner will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow!

For me, nothing is as invigorating or refreshing as the wonderful scent of cucumber! Its natural cooling, soothing and cleansing effect makes it a key ingredient in many of today’s most popular beauty products. From facial masks to fragrant sprays, cucumbers are not just tasty, they’re great for your overall healthy both inside and out. It keeps your skin soft and your eyes de-puffed. What’s not to love?

Are you a fan of beauty products that have a cucumber component? If so, what are a few of your favorites? One lucky reader will win the Yes to Cucumber Soothing Facial Mask (a $14.99 value). Simply leave a comment and a winner will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow!

Here are a few popular pre-pickle products:

Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Facial Mask available at www.walgreens.com for $14.99

Bare Escentuals Bare Vitamins Eye Rev-Er Upper available at www.sephora.com for $21

Bath & Body Works Scrub available at www.bathandbodyworks.com for $15

Carol’s Daughter Ocean Eau de Toilette available at www.sephora.com for $27

Fresh Cucumber Cleansing Foam available at www.sephora.com for $48

Dove Fresh Body Wash Cool Moisture Cucumber Green Tea available at www.drugstore.com for $8.79

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Masque available at www.sephora.com for $45

Suave Natural Moisturizing Cucumber Melon Body Wash available at www.drugstore.com for $3.49

Vaseline Fresh Aloe Hydrating Body Lotion with Aloe & Cucumber available at www.drugstore.com for $5.99

Even though your fingers probably aren’t the first thing that people notice about you, they still play a major role in your overall appearance. So this summer, why not bring attention to your fingers with a flash of neon on your nails? Electric pinks, dazzling yellows, and outrageous orange shades are all the rage this season. If you aren’t bold enough to wear these attention-grabbing colors at your fingertips, use these pretty polishes for your pedis!

Sephora Digital Diva Collection available at www.sephora.com for $9 each

Will you be wearing neon nails this season?

Kissable Couture, one of the hottest lip gloss lines on the market has three new shades to get your puckers ready for the summer! Their new Le Fleur collection consists of 3 brilliant shades: hyacinth, peony and rose gardenia. The hyacinth and peony gives lips a pinkish/mauve tint, while the rose gardenia works as a great mix for a luxurious iridescent hue. The great thing about Kissable Couture glosses is that they are never too sticky and the perfect consistency allows for smooth application.

Each gloss is available at www.kissablecouture.com for $22

One lucky winner will win the entire Le Fleur collection (3 shades, a value of $66). Please be aware that unlike my previous contests, Kissable Couture would like for you to leave your name in the “contact” section at their site www.kissablecouture.comfor a chance to win. However, comments are still very welcome here! Also, all readers can receive 30% off all Kissable Couture products. Simply enter the code BGG during checkout at www.kissablecouture.com.

Have you ever tried Kissable Couture glosses?

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Just in time for the summer, Bliss, has come up with a lighter formula of its popular Body Butter! Although the consistency of this luxurious lotion is thinner, it still packs a powerful punch of moisturizing agents. It provides the ultimate hydration without the heavy, greasy feeling of other body butters. Bliss is definitely one of my favorite bath & body lines.

Bliss Naked Body Butter Lite available at www.sephora.com for $29

Are you a fan of Bliss products? Would you like to try this product? If so, leave a comment and a lucky reader will win a bottle. The winner will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow.

Any professional makeup artist will tell you that one of the key factors to making eyes stand out is to curl your lashes! Using an eyelash curler can instantly add that extra va-va-voom and length to your lashes that will make your peepers pop! Many people are afraid to use the clunky, cosmetic contraption, but it really is easy to use. Here are a few tips:

1. Use on mascara-free eyes
2. Use a blow-dryer to heat the curler to ensure curling power
3. Open the curler and clamp lashes near the root…apply for 10-30 seconds
4. Apply mascara

Tarte Picture Perfect Eyelash Curler available at www.sephora.com for $15. I have this eyelash curler and it works well when I remember to curl my lashes!

Have you ever curled your lashes?