Bare legs, bare backs and barely there bikinis.

n Bikini Perfect Deluxe – Spa Edition by Bliss

Available at Sephora or online, this cordless, rechargeable trimmer was designed for between waxing upkeep. It comes with six attachments – precision trimmer, precision comb, epilator, micro shaver, micro trimmer and eyebrow comb – a trial size of body butter and body scrub and five ingrown hair eliminating pads packaged together in a travel bag. The kit is shower friendly and retails for $60.

n No!No!

You can buy this flashy gadget at Sephora, Home Shopping Network or Amazon, but it’s going to set you back at least $250. No!No! uses heat to reduce hair density, which means there is some stink factor. The other downside is that it’s not recommended for use on facial hair. The upsides include no in-grown hairs or rashes after removal. Also, it’s supposed to work on all hair types and skin colors. If anyone out there has purchased one of these, I’m curious to know how well it works.

n Depilatories

This one is more of a category, less of a product. I used to think depilatories were a waste of time, and I know several people who refuse to use them because of the odor. Veet, Nair and Sally Hansen have all come out with in-shower versions that would definitely cut down on the time it takes to use this method. Instead of standing around waiting for the products to work, you can now shampoo your hair while waiting, which makes them officially faster than shaving. The individual products cost between $7 and $8.

n Surgi-Wax Brazilian Waxing Kit

For less than $5 at most stores, the kit comes with preparatory oil and application sticks. There are no muslin strips needed, but if you prefer to use them, it does work with them as well and using them makes the waxing slightly less painful. Your skin will stay hair free for longer than shaving or using depilatories – which is a must for summer months. The kit can be found at most drug stores including Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid.

n Bikini Zone After-Shave Treatments

I consider myself lucky not to get irritation from hair removal, but many of my friends who do make sure to keep a bottle of this around. It soothes irritated skin instantly and is a must if your skin will be visible to others. Choose your weapon – cream, gel or pads – for about $7. It can be found in most drugstores.

n St. Ives Apricot Scrub

A good exfoliant is key to keeping ingrown hairs at bay. This one from St. Ives has been around forever and does the job well. It can also be found at most drugstores and retails for between $4 and $5.

Playing dress up never gets old or boring whether you’re 4 or 84. Putting on glamorous jewelry, fancy clothes and sleek accessories makes a girl feel pretty.
The best kind of dress up is with one-of-a-kind items you used to find in grandma’s attic. You know, the long gloves, box hats and [...]

If you thought polygamy was unfashionable, then you better rethink your sense of style.
Even the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was able to take all the bad publicity it was getting and turn it into profit.
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If you’re the type of gal whose destined for design school or even if you just dabble with the latest in fashion, here’s your chance to show off what you can do.
Lucky’s Ultimate Summer Closet Contest is in its last week.
Readers can rifle through Lucky’s online closet with 43 items to create unique summer looks. [...]

When I heard the call come over the scanner for a fire in Amherst on June 12, I went through the typical motions: send a reporter, try and find a photographer, keep listening while the reporter’s on the road in case it’s put out.
When the reporter arrived at the scene, my reaction was different than [...]

Father’s Day is Sunday and you still haven’t bought dad a gift. Have no fear. Build up dad’s sense of adventure with an “Indiana Jones”-style hat. 
 

 
It will keep him stylish and cover up bad hair days.
Indy has some serious sense of style that should breed fashion followers.
If dad is lacking in the adventure category, you [...]

As part of my effort to visit local thrift and consignment shops, I stepped foot somewhere I hadn’t been in quite a while – church.The Pilgrim Church thrift shop at 4 Watson St. The shop is located around the right side of the building tucked into a corner. There’s one inconspicuous sign making note of [...]

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Teresa Harris Designs Handcrafted Jewelry: According to the Web site, each piece is hand crafted in a home studio and are either “one-of-a-kind designs or limited edition series with slight variations.”

BaliGirl, which features handbags [...]

Skin-care junkies and makeup mavens mark your calendars.
Sephora opens up in the Pheasant Lane Mall tomorrow (Friday).
I’m sure the store will be hopping, so get there early to get the best picks.

I finally buckled down and went bathing suit shopping.
I wanted one of those sexy one pieces with the cutouts on the sides and down the front but knew they are even less forgiving than a bikini.
I ended up buying this one at Target for $29.99 after trying on almost the entire [...]