2009 Summer on Shine

Stay Fit by Packing These Vacation Vitals

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Just because you're traveling this Summer doesn't mean you have to leave your workouts behind. Pack some fitness gear and take it with you. Here are some things I have found that are small and lightweight, and will fit perfectly in your suitcase.

5 Helpful Airport Websites

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Taking flight this Summer for an action packed vacation? Or maybe you're off to visit friends and family? Whatever the case, I'm going to make sure to equip you with all the geeky tools you'll need to have an amazing and stress free vacay. I've already listed tech travel tips to remember before you leave the house and websites to visit before you bon voyage, but what about those few hours before you jet off? Here are some of my favorite websites that you may want to check out before flying up up and away.

Beachy Reads That'll Inspire Job Appreciation

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If you've finished flipping through my Summer reading list of serious career books, consider a deserved escape into the world of lighthearted lit. These popular paperbacks won't help you find a new job or become a better manager, but they will make you giggle, forget about the nine to five and appreciate the sanity, success, and stability you've cultivated at your workplace. Not to mention your ability to keep your credit card frozen when you've hit the limit.

Stick It to Me: 10 Beauty Sticks For Summer

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You've got your hot dog on a stick, cue stick, stick of butter, sunscreen on a stick and of course . . . lipstick. When it comes to beauty, I'm a fan of sticks, particularly because they often have more than one use, à la Nars the Multiple ($37), or better yet, the product itself is the applicator, so a swipe here and a dab there gets you results. Here are some more products to get you out of any sticky situation.

Wacky Waterproof Gadgets and Accessories

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Tis' the season for waterproof gear galore. And while some products are beautifully designed and much to be desired, there are those that are a little wacky and wild for our tastes. Whether you're looking for a good laugh, or are wondering what weird gadgets are splish-splash friendly, my slideshow is sure to enlighten even the biggest of geeks.

Too Hot to Exercise? Try These

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Many of you are psyched you don't have to deal with snow or bitter weather now that Summer is here, but now you have to deal with humidity and high temps. Here are some tips for exercising in the heat.

10 ways to light up the night

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If you're hosting guests or hanging out in your backyard late into the night, you're going to need some illumination. Whether you craft your backyard lighting or buy it, you want to keep your lighting pretty, as well as durable. I've found some lighting choices that provide great ways to add some illumination to your Summer outdoor dining or entertaining experience.

15 Summer Jackets (Under $50!) You Need Now

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We continue our Need Now series with affordable jackets. Just because it's Summer doesn't mean you shouldn't still carry a lightweight jacket. After all, you never know when the wind will decide to make a cameo. The following are 15 Summer jackets we're currently crushing on. There's one for every kind of gal — sporty, sophisticated, sassy, surfer. And they're all under $50 so you don't have to go broke while trying to stay cozy.

15 Denim Pieces (Under $100) You Need Now!

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Denim is a necessity, no matter the time of year. But with Summer in full effect, we should embrace a lighter weight denim, perhaps something with color, with pizzazz. I already recommended shoes, bags, bikinis, and jewels you need now, but what would your warm days be without some hot denim cutoffs, a clean jean jacket, a sweet denim romper, or a cool denim vest? Not so hot. What are you waiting for? Check out my picks.