Ahhhh, summertime! The most magical and intoxicating time of the year. The sights, the smellsthe beauty!

Here at the Beauty & Style channel, this month were all about everything summer is made of - and our bloggers have shared the very best sights and smells of the season with you. Theres just nothing better.

And while were on the topic of scents, be sure to visit our July Blog of the Month, The Scented Life. Written by the fabulous Amy George, youll get daily bytes of all things scent-sual - everything in fragrance for your home, your body, your life.

Join us in celebrating all the glories of summer by checking out our links below and subscribing to our feed.

Enjoy!!

Our Blog of the Month, The Scented Life is celebrating by giving away one bottle of perfume each week in July. This weeks selection? Badgley Mischkas Fleurs de Nuit, a $90 value! Enter to win today!

Aging Fabulous is surrounding herself in a beautiful new Summer Scent that is making Teri feel like she is in a tropical paradise.

Find some great beach wear with CelebLOOK as they take a look at Gossip Girls Blake Lively on the beach.

Style It Less found a sexy diamond string bikini on sale for only $12 thats available in sizes S, M, and L.

Style Tots suggests a cool and edgy summer hairstyle for boys while school is out.

She Knows Best found some patchwork cargo swim shorts to continue the madras plaid trend for the beach.

Shopaholics Daily wants you to know that the next few months are all about stretching out and enjoying the best of what the summer has to offer. And that means spritzing with a gorgeous summery scent, but did you know that there are the superstitions that go along with those scents? I have listed a few of my favorites, but if you know of one that is not on this list, be sure to leave me a comment. Im just sure that there are more and I would love to know about them!

Shoe Blitz talks about these fun summer sandals that are cute, comfortable and affordable too.

Glamour Gift Guide features the Citrus Spa Gift Basket, which is a terrific gift for someone who loves the scent of oranges, lemons and other summer citrus.

Banging Bags says: Its the time of year where blushing brides are everywhere! To help ease some of the tremendous work that brides have in getting ready for that special day, I have found the perfect bridal gift favors. They are scented sachet purses that can be used as bridal gifts for her bridesmaids. They are tiny, scent-filled pockets of wonder! A cute gift really for any occasion.

Gleaming Things loves the sweetly scented life - especially when you can smell like these adorable cupcakes!

Her Accessories has an odd confession to make - one of her favorite smells is leather, especially new leather handbags!

Snarkstress shares a perennial summer sight with you: A hot celeb bod in a bikini. This time, its Lisa Rinna, and she is something to aspire to, for sure!

Teen Style Lounge invites you to score the best summer sight of all: Gorgeous Skin! Enter to win a tube of Clean & Clear In-Shower Facial and youre on your way to skin greatness!

eBeauty Daily keeps your peepers looking summer-iffic with a fabulous no-smudge mascara tip.

Chic by Nature took a chic break from eco-fashion to fall in love with Sage perfume oils. Theyre totally natural and smell pretty.

You can almost smell the beach when you look at the mesh swimsuit found over at Indie Style File. Retro, demure and sexy all in one.

Makeup Minute found a way that you can brighten your smile this summer and moisturize your lips at the same timewith tarte cosmetics and BriteSmiles enbrightenmint of course!

From Manscaping a few good reads for guys and, believe it or not, a manscaping music video.

Pretty By Nature is crazy about the smell of vanilla .Its even better when it comes in the form of a lovely eco-friendly fragrance oil.!

The Daily Tee counts down their 5 favorite t-shirts of summer and invite you to share your faves, too!

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Put the “pa” in spa on June 15 and reward your Dad by letting him experience a little pampering for himself.

The Absolute Spa was thefirst spa in Canada to cater to men specifically, with the 2005 launch of the Y Spa for Men located in the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The Y Spa also features one of the first professional men’s complete spa skincare lines.

Here are some treatments for that special guy in your life…

Spa-pa-pa
Experience Absolute’s Y Spa Gentlemen’s Facial, a traditional facial that uses the finest Y Spa for Men products. Absolute’s staff will personally cater the facial to meet your dad’s needs.
$75 minutes - $110

On-the-go-pa-pa
Is dad a travelling man? Help him put his absolute best face forward with the Y Spa for Men Shave Kit. The kit includes moisturizing shave cream with brush, pre-shave, and aftershave in a stylish black traveling case.
$79

Great Dad
Treat dad to a luxurious hour long deep tissue massage — an invigorating and deep-pressure treatment that works on releasing muscular tension and knots. The massage is followed by the men’s professional footcare treatment. Dad’s tootsies will be soaked and exfoliated with natural ground olive pits followed by a relaxing foot and leg massage and natural nail buff.
2 hours - $185

Dad’s Day
Dad will enjoy a deliciously stress-free afternoon thanks to the following Absolute treatments designed for hard working dads everywhere:
Gentleman’s Facial
Hot Towel Shave
Nail Buff
Shoe Shine
3 hours - $220

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A Mother is beautiful in her patience, in her wisdom and in her love, so why not give her the gift of health at the Pantages Spa.

Theybelieve that one day a year does not do justice for what Mothers do, therefore,they are celebrating Mothers Day for the entire month of May.

MOTHERS TO BE PACKAGE
Indulge a Mother-to-be with a Pre-natel massage customized for her, followed by a Vanilla-Sugar pedicure. If she hasnt seen her feet in awhile, allowthem to buff, groom and polish them.
$119 Monday-Thursday
$149 Friday-Sunday

YUMMY MUMMY ON THE GO PACKAGE
This package is ideal for the mom on the go with a tight schedule for relaxation.The Pantages Spahas paired their popular deeply relaxation Maharajah Mystic massage withtheir Purple Haze manicure and Lavender Blossom pedicure.
$159 Monday-Thursday
$199 Friday-Sunday

MOM’S SPA SAMPLER PACKAGE
The Pantages Spa has combined their Spring body buff, a head to toe exfoliation and hydrating treatment witha deeply relaxing Oriental head and face massage. Also included istheir signature Vanilla Sugar pedicure and Pomaikal manicure.
$259 Monday-Thursday
$329 Friday-Sunday

MOM’S ROSES OF INDULGENCE PACKAGE
Thid indulgent package combinesthe signature Wine & Bulgarian Rose body treatment with the Signature Sunset manicure and Marigold Twist pedicure for the Ultimate spa retreat.
$199 Monday-Thursday
$269 Friday-Sunday

Valid until May 31st, 2008

The Pantages Spa
200 Victoria Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
Tel: 416-367-1888
www.pantagesspa.com

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Refreshing April showers bring May flowers and a month of celebrating women and the joy of mothering, sistering and friendship. Celebrate the special women in your life by treating them to a glorious experience at sweetgrass.Sweetgrass has two delicious options to choose from:

Special 1:
Be pampered head to toe with these fantastic treatments:
2 Calm the Environment Facials
2 60-minute Swedish massage
2 Manicures
…then enjoy a specially created spa lunch from George Restaurant.
$278.00 per person

Or

Special 2:
EnjoyLavender Lush Manicure and Pedicure treatments whilst sipping on aspecially created Sweetgrass martini.
$125.00 per person

www.sweetgrassspa.ca

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Just like everyone else in the city,I havebeen ready for summer for months now. And since it’s just around the corner, I can get ready for it with Camden Spa’s little slice of summer bliss - thecool mini spa package.

The package begins with a 60-minute Replenishing Body Therapy Treatment which consists of a stimulating Lime and Shea Butter-Based Body Scrub for a complete neck-to-toe body exfoliation. They then apply a calming Lavender-infused treatment masque for a complete de-stressing effect. This body treatment is topped off by a rich body cream blended with exotic essential oils.

Following the body treatment,your toes will be treated therenowned Camden Spa Pedicure - a deluxe pedicure treatment that is just the tops for the feet and toes!

The package is approximately 2 hours in length and is available for the month of May for $125 - you save $20!

Bring on Summer!

Camden Spa
8 Camden Street
Suite 201
Toronto, ON
Tel: (416) 203-8858

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