Summer is in full swing and the heat is on! Now that you have been beachcombing, barbequing and baring your skin, Beauty & Style expert and Dove® spokesperson Polly Blitzer is back to share some mid-season tips for looking hot while staying cool.

Question: As a beauty expert, what do you recommend that women should be wearing this summer to look and feel their best in the hot temperatures?
Answer: During the summer months, sleeveless tops and dresses are a girl’s best friend. Opt for one-shouldered tops with draping and ruching, flowing Grecian gowns or shoulder-baring cocktail frocks. My favorite thing about this trend is that you can show a little bit of skin without a plunging neckline.

Question: Sweating and skin irritation are inevitable in the hot summer months. What is your recommendation to keep women feeling dry and confident when wearing summer styles like sleeveless tops and dresses?
Answer: Look for an anti-perspirant/deodorant that delivers outstanding skincare benefits while providing 24-hour odor and wetness protection, like Dove Ultimate Beauty Care Deodorant in Light Radiance. It not only keeps you comfortable, but its tri-moisturizing system also soothes shaving irritation and helps replenish delicate underarm skin. Shaving reduces the top layer of underarm skin by 20% and can result in irritation and skin dryness, but Dove Ultimate provides the moisturization that is essential for healthy underarm skin. You will feel and look fabulously fresh while sporting your sleeveless frocks!

Question: What are some other hot style trends for the summer?
Answer: This season, accessories are sizzling! For example, mega necklaces have been a huge hit on runways everywhere. Try dressing up a basic scoop neck tee with a statement necklace. They completely revamp an otherwise simple wardrobe and add a burst of color to any ensemble.

For more information on Dove Ultimate Beauty Care Deodorant, visit www.dove.com/deodorant.

The Spa Days of Summer have arrived! Get ready to be rubbed, scrubbed, wrapped, waxed and polished to glistening summer perfection. Conquer the heat with a little spa treat… ENTER TO WIN in Spa Week’s super summer sweeps!

1 GRAND PRIZE: Win a $500 Spa Week® Gift Card

10 Runner-Ups: Win a $50 Spa Week® Gift Card

To get in the spirit, we asked some of our favorite fashion and beauty mavens across the web to share their favorite way to Summer-Spa… and here’s what they said:

“Vitamin C facials – OJ for the face! They’re perfect for brightening summer freckles.” — The Luxury Spot, Bryce Gruber

“Summer pedicures for all…your feet should feel like a baby’s bottom.” — Betty Confidential, PJ Gach

“Citrus body scrubs are refreshing, energizing and help keep my faux tan even.” — The Jet Set Girls, Anne Fritz

“Body-sculpting connective tissue massage for firm flawless legs.” – Spendora, Vivianne Lapointe

“A Seaweed body treatment is rich in minerals and vitamins, and as relaxing as a beach!” — Queen of the Quarter Life Crisis, Jamie Stone

“Time for the iddy biddy bikini. Gotta get that bikini wax!” — Cozy Wallet, Dalla Strum

“Prenatal Massage – whether you’re preggers or not, it’s the best water retention reducer!” — Daily Makeover, Rachel Hayes (She’s due in July!)

“A luxurious-to-the-point-of-being-over-priced pedicure with sophisticated scents!” — BeautyBloggingJunkie, Amber Katz

“For a fresh and fabulous all-day glow, an Oxygenating Facial is a must.” — Haute Living, Sabrina Chapman

And from Spa Week Daily’s editor, Michelle Joni: “Velashape… ’tis the season to get serious about cellulite!”

What’s your favorite way to Summer-Spa? Can’t pick just one? Take home the prize and make it all come true.

Sweeps ends August 15th.

It’s time to toss the boots and pull out the swim suits – but are your skin and hair ready for the sunshine? Our guest blogger today, Dove Deodorant spokesperson and Beauty and Style expert, Polly Blitzer dishes out four quick fixes to help you get a beach-ready look in no time.

Plump up your pout: Your lips have thinner layers of skin, verses the multiple, thicker layers on your face, making them very sensitive – especially under the heat of the sun. Instead of using an irritating plumping product, create the illusion of fuller lips by lining your cupid’s bow with a champagne-hue pencil, then dabbing shimmery gloss on the middle of each lip.

Save your skin: Did you know shaving reduces the top layer of underarm skin by 20 percent and can result in irritation and skin dryness? Try new Dove Ultimate Beauty Care Deodorant in Light Radiance; it’s perfect for the summer season, giving off a floral and woody scent containing apricot and citrus fragrance notes. Plus it includes a tri-moisturizing system that soothes shaving irritation and helps replenish delicate underarm skin.

Sculpt gorgeous arches: Do you dread painful plucking? The facial nerves contain a branch that extends to the eyebrows, making the area ultra-sensitive. Steam opens your follicles, helping hair slide out easily, so pluck brows right after a shower using an anti-fog mirror. Pull skin taut in the direction of hair growth to help ease removal.

Loosen up your locks: Windblown, knotted hair can be a bear to comb through. Tame your tangles by spritzing a detangling spray on damp hair. Then, holding the knotted section from the root to prevent tugging, gently work through the tangle in sections starting from the bottom.

Create lovely lashes: Most people have different shaped lids, making lash curlers an inexact fit for many women. After you apply mascara, lift and push lashes using the side of a credit card. It’s an easy on-the-go trick, too – I touch up my lash curl midday or on the way to an event where I’ll be photographed.

For more summer beauty tips from Polly Blitzer and the Dove Deodorant Expert Beauty Panel, visit www.Facebook/Dove

Who says you have to wait until Spa Week for a killer $50 deal? Our monthly Spa Deals bring you fabulous indulgences all 52 weeks out of the year. Here are 30 of our picks for summer pampering and preening that won’t leave your wallet feeling picked.

Lauren’s Salon Spa
8369 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323.852.1410
Choice of 60 Min De-Stressing European Facial with Essential Oils, Waxing Package including Full Leg and Bikini, Fresh Sunkissed Highlights, or Wash, Cut, Condition and Blow-Dry.
Special: $50 Each

Tao of Venus Healing Center
10642 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 210
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310.775.3388
Happy Hour every Wednesday and Friday from 11am – 1pm at Tao of Venus Center. Enjoy Acupunture Treatments focused on Stress Reduction, Emotional Balance, Sleep, Digestive Health and Weight Loss.
Special: $50

Verabella Skin Therapy
301 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310.278.4733
Choice of 60 Min True Beauty Facial, 60 Min Instant Non-Surgical Face Lift, or 60 Min Micro-Diamond-Brasion. Valid Wednesday and Thursday only.
Special: $50 Each

The Spa Room
4115 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 203
Washington, DC 20009
202.241.6095
Cool off with our Summer 30/30 Specials! Choice of 30 Min Wild Rose Facial Cleanse, 30 Min Birch Back Exfoliation or 30 Min Hot Stone Treatment. Purchase any Father’s Day Package and receive a 30/30 Session free. Limit one per customer.
Special: $30 Each

Anush Hair Design
413 N. Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310.920.4545
Hair Cut with Blow-Dry.
Special: $50; Originally: $200

Sanda Gane’ European Day Spa
12300 South Shore Blvd Suite 204
Wellington, FL 33414
561.792.9696
Manicure and Pedicure for $39, normally $65.

NEVA Massage Center
3015 Utah Avenue South
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
952.935.9506
60 Min European Massage for $49.95, normally $65

Dr. Q Cosmetics
2675 North Decatur Road, Suite 609
Decatur, GA 30033
404.501.9170 x 211
45 Min Skin Bella Rejuvenating Treatment for $50, normally $95

Elizabeth Adam Salon And Day Spa
845 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 908E
Chicago, IL 60611
312.988.9611
30 Min Brazilian Bikini Wax for $49, normally $60, or 30 Min Foot Reflexology for $25, normally $50.

Skin Innovations Skin Care & Spa
56 Winchester Street, Suite 8
Newton, MA 02461
617.332.7546
Choice of 50 Min Beach Ready Manicure and Pedicure, 50 Min Aromatherapy Vitality Massage, or 50 Min Back Renewal Facial.
Special: $50 Each

Wish Salon & Spa
783 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
781.641.3759
Choice of 50 Min Aromatherapy Massage or 60 Min Oxygenation Facial.
Special: $50 Each; Originally: $80

La Salon & Spa
322 Millburn Avenue
Milburn, NJ 07041
973.379.9300
Half Head of Highlights or Bikini Wax with Spray Tan for $50.

Orange Skye Day Spa
254 Highway 35 South
Red Bank, NJ 07701
732.530.9003
Choice of Aloe and Citrus Rub Manicure and Pedicure for $50, normally $85. May not be combined with any other offer. Gratuity based on pre-discounted price.

Brooklyn Banya
602 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
718.853.1300
60 Min Swedish, Hot Stone, Mineral, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Sports or Deep Tissue Massage for $50, Signature Banya treatment for $25, or Special Day Pass to use Steam Room, Jacuzzi, Pool, Shower and Sun Bathing for $20.

Green Phoenix Spa
29 West 46th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10036
212.221.1330
60 Min Hot Stone and Deep Tissue Combination Massage.
Special: $50; Originally: $75

Green Tea 38 Spa
38 West 38th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
212.278.8298
Choice of 60 Min Deep Tissue, Hot Stone or Combination Massage, 60 Min Deep Cleansing Facial for $50 each

Green Tea Massage & Spa
240 East 28th Street
New York, NY 10016
212.683.4048
Choice of 60 Min Deep Tissue, Hot Stone or Combination Massage, or 60 Min Deep Cleansing Facial for $50 each, or One Acupuncture Session for $60.

Lia Schorr Day Spa
686 Lexington Avenue, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10022
212.486.9670
Body Scrub and Full Body Massage.
Special: $50; Originally: $100

Water Lily Spa
355 Broome Street, 1Floor
New York, NY 10013
212.343.7942
Choice of 50 Min Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage, 50 Min Deep Cleansing Facial, 50 Min Back Facial, 50 Min Hot Stone Massage, or 50 Min Foot Reflexology.
Special: $50 Each

Euro Laser Services
20 Purdy Avenue, Suite 1
Rye, NY 10580
914.921.3265
Choice of Laser Hair Removal for Underarms, Bikini Line, Upper Lip or Chin, or Spider Vein and Age Spot Removal on Small Areas.
Special: $50 Each

ll Star Lake Spa
9 Lake Bellevue, Suite 112
Bellevue, WA 98005
425.462.2960
2 for 1 Spa Pedicures: includes Foot and Leg Massage, Exfoliation, Mask, and Moisturizer with Grooming and Polish with your choice of Lavender Body Polish for $50 per person, normally $100.

Epitome Salon
2938 Beverly Glen Circle
Bel-Air, CA 90077
310.441.8800
Choice of 30 Min Jade Detox Massage Session, 30 Min Aqua Foot Detox Session, or 30 Min Express Detox Facial.
Special: $39 Each

Facelogic Spa – Encinitas
208 North El Camino Real, Suite C
Encinitas, CA 92024
760.840.3223
Brazilian Wax for $35, normally $65.

Ciao Bella Day Spa
2559 West Main Street
Littleton, CO 80120
303.997.8491
30 Min Signature Sugar Scrub including choice of an Essential Oil to meet your individual needs. A spectacular treatment to exfoliate and hydrate your skin just in time for summer.
Special: $45

Salon Tobie Urban Spa
200 Quebec St.
500-115
Denver, CO 80230
303.366.4247
Choice of Soothing Pedicure with complimentary Paraffin Wax Treatment for $35, or Hair Cut with Master Stylist with complimentary Deep Conditioning Treatment and Relaxing Scalp Massage for $35 – $55.

Salon Roi
2602 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20008
202.234.2668
Choice of Eyebrow Waxing or Threading for $10, normally $25, Hair Cut with Blow Dry for $35, normally $70. First time clients only. Must mention Steals and Deals when booking your appointment.

Facelogic Spa – Austin
14005 North US Highway 183, Suite 1100
Austin, TX 78717
512.918.322
Get your bronze on with our Sunless Custom Airbrush Tan.
Special: $20; Originally: $40

The Spa at The Crescent at Rosewood Crescent Hotel
400 Crescent Court
Dallas, TX 75201
214.871.3232
Drench Pedicure for sandal season! Soy extracts, shea butter, beeswax and rich anti-oxidants are blended in a self-heating mask to penetrate deep into the skin. From the inside out, the service enhances well-being and relaxes, hydrates and relieves achy muscles and joints. Valid Monday – Thursday only.
Special: $40; Originally: $75

Hotel ICON – Balance Urban Spa
220 Main
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 224-4266
Got To Glow Sunless Tan Treatment for $35. Add Body Exfoliation for $50.

It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy…and what could be easier than lazy days out on the lake?

Discover a lakeside paradise of your very own to escape to this summer…we’ve made it pretty handy for you with our Lakefront Spa Guide, courtesy Travel by Spa Week.

(The lakefront properties featured here are the Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, TX and the Algonquin Spa & Couples Resort in Whitney, Ontario – both can be found in our lakefront directory!)