5 Ways to Sneak SPF Into Your Beauty Routine

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

We all know it’s key to use sunscreen before hitting the beach or lounging poolside, and many of us use moisturizers with SPF for everyday protection. But do you ever think about shielding your hands, hair or lips from harmful UVA and UVB rays? We know you’re busy, making it difficult to think of everything, so we present  you with 5 ways to sneak SPF into your beauty routine. These few extra steps a day won’t cost you much time but will save you a bunch in the race against aging and permanent skin damage. Click to see them all after the jump.

25 Days of Gift Guides: For the Beauty Maven

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

We all have a friend like her - hair done, nails done, everything did. She looks fabulous all the time and always knows which products work wonders. So what do you buy for a grooming expert like her? We have your back in our 25 days of gift guides. Today, gift guide for the beauty maven.

How To Prep Legs for Thigh-High Slits

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Thigh-high slits have been all over the runways and red carpets as of late – women are showing leg, and we can’t get enough. As we hit the middle of summer, it’s an excellent time to try this skin-baring trend if you haven’t already. But you must prepare your legs for the occasion. There are many ways to get your gams gorgeous before slipping into a slit-sational design, but here are some of our swear-bys.

13 Essentials to Pack for Your 4th of July Getaway

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Fireworks, bar-b-ques and nautical stripes – 4th of July is finally here, and we can’t think of a better way to kick-off our theme for July, Americana. Whether you’ll be jetting to the sea, a mountain lake or enjoying the holiday right here in NYC, these 13 4th of July essentials should accompany you on all your weekend journeys.

WINNER: St. Tropez Self Tan Set

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Last week, we asked you to share your self-tanning horror story for a chance to win this incredibly fool-proof self tan set from St. Tropez. After reading the amazing, and sometimes hilarious, comments, we have decided on a winner. Find out who won this ultimate bronzing set after the jump.

WIN: St. Tropez Self Tan Set

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Snag $75 of amazing St. Tropez products including Body Polish, Bronzing Spray and Body Butter. Click to find out how.

Hamptons Memorial Day Essentials – Sam Lim’s Beach Bag

Edited by Samantha Lim

In the midst running off to the Hamptons from Memorial Day Weekend, FashionIndie editor McArthur Joseph grabbed my beach bag and dumped it out in the loft!  In prompt reporter style, he documented the mess before I hopped in a car and ran off for the weekend.  Here’s what he found, hope it helps you pack for your weekends away!

Lindsay Lohan is Actually Smart

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Lindsay Lohan actually made the eHarmony spoof in order to sell us her 6126 leggings and her Sevin Nyne spray-on self-tanner. If you watch the video carefully, and you’ll notice that Lohan sprays the self-tanner into the air approximately 58 seconds in. She also says her eHarmony ID is 612679 — a combination of the names for her leggings line and spray-tan line.Brilliant!

LINKAGE: NY Mag

Lindsay Glowtan

Edited by Saynt

Lindsay Lohan is releasing a self-tanner. Really, self tanner Lindsay? Why don’t you try to release a movie first.

LINKAGE: Glow On: Lindsay Lohan Launches Self-Tanning Mist