As you may have already heard, Hair Fair 2009 starts on June 20! I know we’re all excited to see what our favorite hair designers are going to release, but before all those goodies hit the grid, you can spend a little time photographing your favorite hairstyles and enter them into the Hair Fair 2009 Flickr contest. So many hair designers have submitted fat packs and gift cards for the prizes, and you can see a full list of those at the Flickr group. Also, all of the contest winners will have VIP access to the fair the day before it officially opens!

Be sure to look at the rules before you get started so that your tributes to your favorite styles and designers can actually be included in the contest group. I can tell you right now that we much prefer accepting entries into the pool over denying photos, so make the job easy on us please by being familiar with the rules and sticking to them. We can’t wait to see your entries!

It’s summer time for half the world at least and perpetual summer in SL if you like it that way, so I thought I’d share with you some tips for beach preparedness. Don’t forget your handy bomb backpack from Rebel Xtravaganza. These are great for getting rid of pesky bugs, annoying people, entire beaches, etc.You’ll also need some fabulous goggles like these pink ones from Miau Haus to protect your eyes from the sun and to help you people watch without people knowing.

You need to wear something cute that will remind you to pick up some ice cream before you really melt, and this melting candy top from ~momo~ could be just the ticket. Heels like these “Wrap me up Dolly” ones in Crazy Barbie Pink from Periquita are a must so you can poke the people next to you to make them get the ice cream for you while you relax. Along with that, you can’t forget a skin like this Hope sunkissed skin in the Gig makeup from Tuli that makes you look so adorable that the people you poke will be utterly enchanted by you and run off to do your bidding without question.

But most importantly, you need the perfect hair to pull your whole outfit together and make you smile and feel beautiful and grab the attention of all the people you want to be seen by. Luckily for you, I know the perfect hair, and it’s free with a small bit of effort and a little patience on your part. Kavar has made this awesome Sugared Raspberry version of his popular Courtney hair, and it’s free to everyone with Exile listed in their profile picks. Teleport to Exile and open up the picks section of your profile to add Exile to your picks, and then after 24-48 hours, you can come back to Exile and touch the Sugared Raspberry Courtney vendor box at the front of the store to receive the hair. You’ll still have plenty of time to run to the beach and put all these tips into action!

Exile, Shine, and Treads are pleased to announce that all 3 shops will be participating in the Make Him Over Hunt during the month of June. Visit Covet for a full array of items for the fashionable male. Treads will be offering a free male walk that will be the perfect addition to your AO. Visit Shine to find the hidden bronze and stone necklace pictured below as part of the hunt, and while you’re there, pick up the matching bracelet that’s this month’s male freebie. Exile has you covered from head to toe with 2 special colors of the popular Fastball hairstyle, a button-up shirt, and a pair of pants.

Just look for the bright orange male symbol hidden at each of the shops to find the gifts. We’re all very happy to welcome everyone to Covet! We hope you enjoy the hunting and everything you find.