SUN FUN
With three shoe styles and over 50 straps, the possibilities are endless. Whether you're lounging poolside or mingling at a cocktail party, there's a Switchflop style to complete your look. Take a walk on the wild side with "Ruthie," a pink leopard print strap, or stroll along the beach in style with "Margaret," a beach print strap with a starfish center. At www.switchflops.com, it is $32 to $37 for the basic flip-flop and $10 for each additional strap.
And to keep those tootsies in great shape, try the new Ped Egg, the newest way to remove calluses and keep feet smooth. The Ped Egg is a specially-designed, egg-shaped micro-file that collects skin shavings in a mess-free container. Only $10 at www.pedegg.com.
The new GO International line at Target translates the newest fashion trends into easy-to-wear and low-cost ensembles with this private label collection. Check out each designer collection that is available for one month at select Target stores nationwide and at Target.com/go. Find mod dresses, boyfriend vests and one-shoulder jersey dresses for under $40.
Banana Republic introduces the latest way to wear their signature scents. New Minis, 7.5 milliliter versions of the best-selling fragrances, are perfect pocket- or purse-sized additions to the Banana Republic fragrance collection. Whether you want to tote your favorite fragrance or try out a new scent, Minis are a simple solution. Designed to be exact replicas of "parent" sizes, Minis make a luxurious little gift as well. Minis are $10 for one vial, $15 for two vials. All are available online at www.bananarepublic.com and in Banana Republic stores nationwide.
A relaxing soak in the tub with the California Baby I Love You Bubble Bath is great way to pamper mom. The fresh combination of rose water, sweet orange, and ylang-ylang ease tension and soothe sensitive skin. A portion of all proceeds from the sale of California Baby's I Love You line are donated to breast cancer research, benefiting moms everywhere - $11.99 at Target stores, select Whole Foods and californiababy.com.
Leave a little luxury by the side of the tub with Glowology's Sugar Mama Honey Scrub from Noodle & Boo. The blend of sugar, shea butter and honey will leave her skin feeling smooth and smelling sweet. All Noodle & Boo products are made for sensitive skin - $26 at noodleandboo.com.
For spring and summer, it's time to go au naturel with the makeup. How about trying one of the new mineral formulas? Physicians Formula's Mineral Wear Talc-Free Loose Powder Blush features a minimalist, talc-free formula with minerals such as Mica and Silica which provide a smooth, "second-skin" feel and finish. This new formula allows skin to breathe and can help to minimize the risk of irritation and breakout. Flow-through brush automatically delivers just the right amount of powder. Available at fine drug and mass-market stores nationwide for $10.95.
Gap's new (PRODUCT) RED collections are inspired by Africa - Spring '08 was inspired by Ghana. The collection includes new women's blouses, T-shirts, sweaters, scarves and bags. Gap contributes 50 percent of profits from the Gap (PRODUCT) RED line to fight AIDS in Africa. Check out www.gap.com.
Casio has designed a line of white hot Baby-G women's watches that combine both fun and functionality for a day at the beach or a night on the town. Baby-G makes it easy to add this season's biggest trend to your arsenal of fashion staples. With no signs of white cooling off in the month's ahead, practicality never looked so good and inexpensive. Visit www.baby-g.com.
Sharon Mosley is a former fashion editor of the Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock and executive director of the Fashion Editors and Reporters Association.
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