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The weather is getting warmer, flowers are blooming and legs and pedicured toes are in full effect. It’s spring time, and people are coming out of hibernation feeling feisty and flirty. As temperatures rise, so does our sex drive, hardwired to react to seasonal changes. After being bundled up for a few months, it’s natural to want to go from cabin fever to spring fever.

Here are 6 ways spring time increases the heat in all of us!…

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When I’m being overly dramatic, I like to lament over the fact that I was born in the wrong season. While I’m what you’d call a Fall baby (Libras stand up!), I’d much rather live in a place where I experience and enjoy Summer-like conditions year round. So deep is my passion for all things Summer, that I got into a little debate with my coworkers about the superior season. Arguing, among other things, that Summer is the truth because you can run out your house, wearing a cutesie sundress and not have to worry about bringing a jacket. It seems simple, but it’s a phenomena indicative of a larger carefree nature. It’s deep.

While I recognize that Fall doesn’t mean doom, it certainly represents the imminent approach of Winter. *Chills* With the exception of the birth of baby Jesus and the first snow, I loathe Winter. (And I know I’m not the only one– you’ve heard of S.A.D?!?– I rest my case.)

But I’m about optimism, so I’ve decided to make a list of the things I do enjoy about the Fall.

When you’re putting the finishing touches on your look, you don’t leave your hair and make-up undone or go without shoes and accessories, do you? So why would you neglect your nails? Popular fashion designers are completing their collections with rich nail colors to help you polish your look. Whether you’re feeling for a bright bold lacquer or a demure hue, here are 5 ways to let your nail polish complete your look: