As Summer finally sets in early, tension levels rise together with daily temperature readings. A steaming head and a heat stroke are bad enough on their own, and they become even worse when made into a sizzling Summer stress combination.

You read that right. The quintessential American fashion label has come out with its latest product, it’s not going to be a reinvention of the brand’s ever-popular wrap dress. Instead, DKNY has released an exclusive, one-of-a-kind cupcake recipe.

Obviously, the whole issue with nail art taking time to get done has been resolved since Minx Nails entered the market (how long could sticking fake nails on take, right?), but what about people who don’t like artificial fingernails yet are looking for funky digits?

For readers who are only finding out about Cowshed now, don’t let the name freak you out. The English brand, known for creating organic spa, home and bath products out of natural ingredients, has arrived in the UAE in the form of relaxing spa treatments at Sisters Beauty Lounge.

As part of its Pretty Powerful campaign, working gal makeup brand Bobbi Brown is inviting women in Dubai to a free makeup lesson at a Mall Podium event outside Harvey Nichols at Mall of the Emirates.

There’s no better way to welcome the Summer heat than with a spritz of a brand new scent that instantly transports you to the island destination of Bali, Indonesia, where amazing beaches and a carefree lifestyle awaits.

Promising masculine freshness with its clean and airy quality, the CK Free Blue targets the cool, modern man. A bright, atmospheric feeling emerges from the scent, as its energetic ozone heart is balanced against a backdrop of warm, pure sensuality.

What’s the hottest look for Spring/Summer 2012? We invited Parisian skincare and makeup powerhouse Guerlain’s regional makeup artist to give you some pointers on how to stay radiant and on the pulse this new season.

Rock royalty Liv Tyler sings for the first time on record as she reprises her role as the star of Givenchy’s So Irrésistible fragrance campaign. We’re just thankful she’s gorgeous.

Finally, a website dedicated entirely to the Dior Makeup universe containing everything a beauty afficionado could ever wish for will be launched later this week (mark February 16th, 2012) at www.dior-backstage-makeup.com.