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New OPI Designer Series - Shades for Fall 2009 - Intriguing elegance. Absolute luxury.

For Fall 2009, style is all about drama and color - and the new DS glow and DS mystery shades from Designer Series by OPI capture the mood brilliantly.

DS glow, rose gold lit with brilliance, and DS mystery, an alluring dark violet diamond shimmer, combine two of the season’s richest fashion shades with the unmatched glamour of the spectacular Designer Series diamond-dust formulation.

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“As with a perfectly cut diamond, Designer Series by OPI reflects light in an explosion of brilliance, for ultra-rich, glimmering, dimensional color,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “It’s a beautiful way to put the luxury of jewels at your fingertips, in shades that bring even more excitement to fall’s perfectly polished fashions.”

In addition to these two newest shades, the Designer Series Fall 09 line includes nine existing shades and Designer Series Top Coat. (more…)

Splurge vs Steal:  Botox vs DriOff Gel to Stop Ugly Underarm Sweat Stains!

Cute sweater dresses and cardigans are in style this fall and winter…but, as always, ugly underarm sweat stains are out!

To solve the dilemma of how to look like a fashionista without ruining one’s clothes, some women with problem perspiration are resorting to injections of Botox® in their underarms.

This has shown to stop the production of sweat by blocking the nerve supply in the sweat glands. However, unless you’ve got a threshold for pain and a celebrity-sized budget for regular shots of Botox®, you’ll need a more budget-friendly and pain-free way to prevent underarm sweat stains during the upcoming sweater season!

Try DriOff® gel to help curb excessive sweating anywhere on the body, including underarms, cleavage, hands and feet. DriOff® gel is a non-prescription, clear, odorless gel that can be applied to dry skin after cleansing. (more…)

After pushing my poor feet to the limit at the recent Cosmoprof 2009 show I tried a variety of foot helpers to keep my tootsies ready to pound the pavement for yet another day.

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In retrospect I think staying at the Four Seasons was a mistake. Granted the Four Seasons is part of Mandalay Bay and “connected” in principle to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center where Cosmoprof 2009 was located but it is a long walk. And I do mean long.

My favorite foot refresher recipe is listed below:

1. Soothe tired and achy overwalked feet by soaking in lukewarm water (not too hot or too cool) with 1-2 drops (no more) of real (not essential) peppermint oil mixed into the water.

Note: In an emergency if peppermint oil is not available you can substitute 2 cups of pre-brewed and cooled peppermint tea. Another option to consider is:Masada Foot Bath - Peppermint (more…)