by Alexandra Tunell


photo by Kenneth WillardtI ask for three things from a lip gloss: shine without stickiness, a subtle pink tint, and a yummy taste (after all, studies have shown that we consume approximately 4 to 9 pounds of product per year, so it better at least taste good, right?). And while the first two requirements are somewhat easy to fill, I find myself having to compromise on the third. So many lip products are too sweet, too waxy, or, oddly, too floral. So imagine my delight when I spotted Estée Lauder's Pure Color Sheer Rollergloss in Squeeze in the beauty closet the other day and discovered that not only does it give my lips the perfect glossy sheen, but the scent and taste make it a dead ringer for a watermelon Ring Pop. A few other lip products that taste as good as they look:

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1. Sara Happ Lip Scrub in Vanilla Bean. No gloss or lipstick is going to look good over chapped, flaky lips. I use this scrub in the shower each morning and lick off the

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It can be tricky, so Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, helps out. Use these to match your best shade.

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photo by Thayer Allyson Gowdy I am super, super pale -- like so pale that you can see my veins under my skin. So I had to self-tan. It was time. Thankfully, I edited this story when I was back working at the mag -- 8 Steps To A Perfect Faux Tan -- and followed the story step-by-step...kind of, at least.

You see, while this process is a really good way to get an amazingly gorgeous, long-lasting, even tan, right now I'm feeling a little bit lazy. So I found a few shortcuts and tweaks along the way.

Face: Instead of the exfoliate-hydrate-apply tanner routine, I've been using Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads, which have antioxidants, exfoliants and self-tanner in each swipe. I mean...I kinda feel like these pads make my whole story moot!

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Arms and Legs: There's no real substitute for dry brushing your limbs, guys -- exfoliation is key to a smooth, even application -- but I am a huge fan of St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Spray, an superfine spritz with

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Planning on relaxing by the sea for a few days? We've got you covered as far as your hair is concerned. Try any of these easy-to-DIY braided hairstyles we spied on celebrities recently--they'll take you from the beach to the bar and back in no time.

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Whether or not there's a summer weekend in St. Barth's ahead, you can still have the tousled, textured waves of an afternoon spent frolicking in the sea and sand. In today's beauty tutorial, hairstylist Peter Gray demonstrates how to create laid-back yet luxurious beach hair. Here, Vogue's expanded guide to the products you'll need to get the look (surf spray not required!).

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Spring-cleaning may be about getting rid of old clothes and giving your kitchen a deep scrub, but as far as we're concerned, summer is the perfect time to ditch your old makeup and nail polish colors. Test-drive the season's hottest new hues--hot pink, blue, and even orange!

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.We think there are few things in life more gorgeous than radiant, shiny brunette hair. Since blonde hair is kind of a spotlight hog in the summer months, we thought we'd speak up about this opinion, lest brown-haired beauties feel left out. And, because maintaining brown hair requires its own unique skill set, we talked to colorist David Michaud of the Frédéric Fekkai salon in SoHo to find out how to properly take care of brunette tresses and get the most out of a chestnut coiff.

In Michaud's experience, many brunettes frequently request lighter hair. However, depending on what type of brunette they are, simply going lighter can present problems if not done properly. "Brunette hair that has been highlighted can end up becoming too brassy, and when the colorist attempts to lift too much color with highlights, the hair can become quite damaged," he explains. To avoid this sad, brassy fate, he suggests lightening hair in stages rather than in one