Bonjour, Bella!

Aren’t you glad that it’s summer? Not only are people more relaxed with school out, but for the rest of us working girls, it also means less traffic on the road and time to plan a trip to the beach or go on a vacation.

You might feel a little weird taking a break since everyone is on edge with retrenchments happening left and right, but hey, you’ve been working hard, and recharging is vital if you want to stay ahead of the game. If you don’t take that break, you’ll get burned out more easily. So, think of it as just making a quick pit stop or bathroom break. And if you feel that it’s a waste of money to not work, we’ve got cheap—and even zero expense—suggestions in our Day Off section.

The month of March is our cue to start planning a beach outing. Of course, it’s also the time to start wearing lighter (read: skin-baring) clothes and finally achieve the perfect tan. But, we have to be sun smart and sun-proof our skin. With global warming getting alarmingly hot (no pun intended), the sun can really be our skin’s worst enemy. To help you still get that perfect tan without toasting yourself to death, the Makeup Room contains tips and tricks to be sun smart this summer.

Finally, we’ve come up with no-nonsense advice to take care of your bags, shoes, and garments in

Runway Report (all the better to get your pesos’ worth, right?) and gave suggestions on how to earn extra moolah on the side in Casting Call. In the face of such depressing economic times, we’ve all got to look at the bright yet practical side of life. So, chin up, Bella, because there is still plenty to smile about.

Cheers!

Your Soul Sisters

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