Hello, weekend. Boy, are we glad to see you. If you don't already have a jam-packed weekend, or if you're looking for some ways to have fun that don't involve a $45 ticket to the water park, read on. We've got ten feel-good, budget-friendly ideas for fun in the sun (or the air-conditioning).

There's something for everyone here, and that's no small task when it comes to dresses. Whether you're looking for something to flatter your bombshell figure, want a dress that's ankle-skimming, or are open to anything as long as it will keep you cool on the next scorcher and is is way less than a b

Like many moms, Joy does doubled-duty as a full-time employee and full-time mom. "I need a little time back for me," Joy pleads. "Holly, I need your help." The Real-Life Makeover team comes to the rescue with what we think every mom needs: a personal wardrobe fairy godmother. Stylist Gigi Berry shows Joy--and the rest of us--how to put a look that makes us feel good without spending too much time (or money) doing it.



Look #1: Layering knits
It takes .2 seconds, but something as simple as layering a camisole or tank underneath a sundress adds another layer of visual interest to a look that's still easy. Add one statement piece--here, a bracelet that coordinates with the purple of the dress--and sandals as detailed as gladiators but with the footloose and fancy free feel of flip flops.

Look #2: Bright color
Joy already has a bright personality; pair that with a cheery yellow tank to match, and the world's gonna need shades when they look at this mama. "I wanted something really bright,

You probably already broke out the shorts and the sunscreen weeks ago, but today marks the first official day of summer. In an effort to enjoy every little moment of these all-too-brief days of surf and sunshine, we've put together a laundry list of some of our very favorite summer delights. Add yours in the comments!

1. lemonade stands
2. whirring vintage fans
3. sundresses
4. fireflies
5. wildflowers by the highway
6. s'mores
7. grilled burgers, steaks, fish, fruit...
8. summer thunderstorms
9. the long, lingering daylight hours
10. fireworks
11. parades
12. linen
13. the return of Mad Men
14. watermelon
15. napping in a hammock
16. sunglasses as headbands
17. the smell of sunscreen on kids
18. farmer's markets at their most glorious
19. a chelada on a hot day
20. picnics
21. daytrips to the beach (and the reminder of it with sand everywhere)
22. iced tea out of mason jars
23. espadrilles
24. bocce
25. swimming
26. halter top strings dangling

Given the wrong set of circumstances, holidays are like an emotional pressure cooker. Take Christmas, for instance. If you're mourning any kind of loss in December, the relentlessly cheery carols and elves are like fingernails on a chalkboard for the grieving. We don't want to think about glitter and bows and sugar plum fairies--we're just sad.

This is the case for many of us on Father's Day. The farthest thing from our minds is a day at the grill with old pops, chowing down on burgers and laughing into the sunset. Whether your father has passed away or has never played much a figure in your life at all, it can feel like the department store commercials for polo shirts and electronics just won't go away.

That's the problem with the advertisements and movies that surround certain holidays: the images are unrealistic, and there's no space for how we really feel. We should be gathered 'round a campfire, holding hands and singing Kumbaya. But for many of us, the realities of divorce,

Diane is a super energetic mom who still keeps up with her three teenage kids. But the gang is beginning to look a little too much alike, with Diane wearing clothes that would be better suited to the kids. Sounds like a Real-Like Makeover candidate if we ever heard one. Hollywood stylist Gigi Berry comes to the rescue with age-appropriate wardrobe ideas that are every bit as comfortable but way more fashionable.



#1 The Easy Sundress

Diane grabs her kids' t-shirts because she can throw them on and be out the door. But the same principle is at play in a pretty sundress. "You don't have to compromise comfort for style; you can get both in an outfit," says Berry. With one piece that's soft and breezy, Diane looks infinitely more put together than she would in one of her sons baggy v-neck tees. Make the look go from errand-running to cocktail-sipping with a white denim jacket, a scarf, and some fancy flat sandals.

#2 Layered Knits

"With layered knits you have to really be fearless and be

Over the past year, the Shine Beauty Gurus have tried out and reviewed a variety of products--some of which they loved, and some of which they didn't care for. The fun thing about cosmetics and beauty products is that you can reinvent yourself with one swipe of liquid eyeliner or chopping some bangs

Our girl crush, Jillian Michaels, has a new makeover show on which she will do whatever it takes to help you change your life. That means hours of sweaty workouts, dredging up the past, and lots and lots of tears. And despite the rocky start of the predictable (and slightly awkward) premiere episode, we find ourselves kind of won over by this show. Yes, it is manufactured sentimentalism, but we're willing to look past that because of Jillian herself: girl is real. And if she's just acting like she cares about these people's emotional, mental, and physical well-being, she might as well join the ranks of Meryl Streep. Here, our favorite takeaways from what could possibly be our new favorite tear-jerker show:

The idea of change is exciting. The work of change? Not so much.

Three episodes in, there's something it appears we can count on: Even though these people have willingly volunteered themselves as makeover subjects for this show, when Jillian calls from her iPhone and says, "I'm in