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By: Kate Miller

Your MVParentOnline Style Fashionista is back with tips to make the most of your summer self … and look fabulous doing it!

BODY

No need to dread the bathing-suit-weather! You can do small simple things beyond your regular exercise routine to get those problem areas looking their best! Use an all-over body firming cream or cellulite control lotion to tighten up anything that’s “gone soft” over our long Mohawk Valley winters! Try Body Buzz by Bella B, which controls cellulite and firms skin. This paraben free lotion is hypoallergenic and made from natural ingredients like aloe vera leaf, natural oils, and beeswax; making this a great product for even those with sensitive skin! Consistency is key with products like this, so use twice a day. I always use this after a workout, when my muscles feel at their tightest!

TAN

Be kind to your skin! While the sun is fun and we love being outside, it’s important to always use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. There are so many great facial moisturizers with the SPF in them. You keep your skin young and protected in one easy step that’s already a part of your morning routine! I love Kiss My Face products, which have an SPF of 30, are organic, and affordable; but find what works best for you!

If you need a blissful bronze, try an organic spray tan. Sandy’s Nail Salon & Boutique in The New Hartford Shopping Center offers all natural airbrush tanning with Leslie. It’s a safe, healthy, chemical free alternative to regular spray tanning, and eliminates the risk of skin damage from UV rays if you’re tanning outside or at a bed or booth.

TOES

Splurge and treat yourself to a summer-starter pedicure and trust that your feet will be sandal-sweet for the season! Smooth away the roughness and damage from a dry winter when we tend to hide our feet in boots and heavy shoes. Another added bonus … pretty polish perks up your mood!

LavaSpa on Oxford Road in New Hartford has a number of options for the perfect pedicure for you! I love their hot lava stone pedicure, which includes styling, shaping, and polishing of the toes, exfoliation of feet and legs, and a muscle-melting hot lava stone massage specially designed to relax and renew your legs and feet. Keep in mind that there are great ways to treat your tootsies between spa visits!!

Try these simple tips:

• Purchase the polish you chose at your pedicure or bring one from home. That way you’ll always have the exact color to match for touch-ups!

• Use a lotion made with menthol and rosemary extracts to revive your feet anytime, day or night. Try Mary Kay Mint Bliss Energizing Lotion for Feet & Legs.

Walk on the beach! The coarseness of the sand is great for natural exfoliation.

Enjoy your Summer Days in Style with these Tips and Tricks!