One 50 degree day with sunshine, a few flowers in bloom, and my mind goes directly to self tanner! Every year it's the same thing. I pull out my stash of bronzing potions and I'm equally excited and petrified ... Will I end up 1) orange 2) blotchy looking or 3) the chick with abnormally colored palms? Self tanner can be scary. Still, it's my job to take the leap, risk bronzing embarrassment and figure out how to take the worry out of this process once and for all. So, here you have it, the best tanning tools & tips for women and men. 

My office is kind of like a 24/7 beauty party! Each week dozens of new products cross my desk, and each week I try to spend a little time going through the latest arrivals. Sometimes it's an OMG moment and I just have to shoot a pic to share. (You'll can find all my insta-loves on Macy's Instagram with the hashtag #tonyatakeover.) Other times, things travel home with me or I have a moment in my office where I'm searching for a pick-me-up and discover the perfect fix. However it happened, here's a collection of my fave new finds this week. Enjoy!

Two words: Shimmering bronzer. (Granted, I’m not a professional makeup artist but I have spent my fair share of time exchanging beauty secrets with gorgeous women.) It takes about 5 seconds – tops – to apply and will give you an instant glow. See ya later lackluster winter skin! Is it spring yet?

While sun is out, sun-kissed skin is definitely in. Read on for tips on creating the most natural-looking tan with a simple brush stroke of bronzer.