Summer is Here--How to Shape up from the Inside Out!

Beauty expert and founder of thebeautygirl.com Nicole Pearl has tips, tricks and the best buys to get you going all Summer long.So how do we look and feel our best from the inside out? Nicole: Well first things first. Nothing is more important than your health--when you feel good, you look your best... My #1 beauty tip is to take care of yourself...make sure you're getting enough sleep - at least 6-8 hrs, drink plenty of water throughout the day, make smarter nutritional choices and take a daily multivitamin. I like Centrum multivitamins because it offers men and women specially formulated amounts of vitamins and minerals. The women's formula helps support breast health, stronger bones, immune function and body's energy. Let's also not forget key nutrients that help maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails. So doing good from within can help you on the outside, too!

What about taking care of ourselves on the outside - what are some musrs this summer?Nicole: There's a great line out from Roc - you may know the brand as a leader in anti-aging solutions -called the Multi-Correxion Line. It addresses a multitude of different skincare concerns from fine lines and wrinkles to dark circles and puffiness. They even have products that specifically address sagging skin. My favorite from this line is the Multi-correxion Lift Anti-Gravity Day moisturizer* - because, in addition to increasing firmness and lifting the skin, it has spf 30 that helps protect from harmful uv rays - something we all need all year round, and especially this seasonThe other thing you want to look great is your hair...in the summer it can be hard to maintain healthy-looking hair color between the sun and salt water. In fact, a recent study conducted by Clairol found that many women say the state of their hair color can have a significant impact on their mood...so much so that they dont even want to leave the house when their hair needs to be recolored. Almost all of the women surveyed (93%) said that directly after coloring their hair, their day instantly improves. And you know its so convenient to do it yourself at home...I love Clairol's Natural Instincts Collection-so easy to use ... just apply the color from root to tip, let process for 10 minutes and rinse out. ...they have demi permanent shades that last up to 28 shampoos, which is great for women looking for a subtle change or permanent palette that last 6 to 8 weeks and can lighten your hair two shades, while providing 100% gray coverage... Both come with a week 2 color refresher that you use 15 days after coloring to boost the color of your hair ...so the color stays vibrant throughout the month. You just apply it in the shower with gloves, similar to a shampoo, and it takes just 5 minutes to replenish the tones you loose within the first two weeks after coloring. So great!And of course makeup is a great pick me up. The look this summer is all about brights. Try a juicy watermellon or cantellope color on the lips or a swipe of neon on the eyes. Just don't wear both together...the trick is to focus on one area and go bold!