Keep your feet smooth as silk this fall and winter.  Not only will purchasing a pair of these Aloe Infused Spa Therapy Socks moisturize your footies but they will also benefit breast cancer because a portion will go to breast cancer research. Just think cozy comfort and all for a good cause!

New Year’s Eve is only a few days away and this year I’m heading to a party.  To get myself in the mood I stopped in for a pedicure at Nails Expo in La Jolla on Fay Ave.  Picking out the perfect holiday color was at the top of my list and there i found it and it only took me less then a minute.  The color was new for the holidays and it was just what I was looking for.  Wine Me & Dine Me nail polish by Opi - the perfect blend of all the rich holiday colors and a great compliment to any holiday dress. 

How often have you gone to get a manicure with a nice clear coat to only a few days later have that coat peel off?  Sally Hansen’s Natural Shine Instant Finish is the answer to that problem.  Natural Shine Instant Nail Finish helps strengthen nails while giving your nails a natural shine that dries instantly upon applying.  The brush on gloss gives your nails a freshly manicured look for those times when you don’t have time to get a manicure.  Fast, easy and simple.. my kind of product.

Winter pedicures are not fun for those who live in the colder cities… unless of course you have 2 hours to sit around the salon and wait for your pretty toe nails to dry completely. 

Tres Chicas, LLC has solved this problem with Bootie Pies their new patent pending pedicure boot for posh toes that keeps your feet warm and allows your toes to stay exposed for polishing. You wear them as regular boots to the salon, and then convert with the unique, patent-leather flip-tip™ toe.

Bootie Pies has also been selected to join a prestigious line-up of hot, trend-setting gifts in the exclusive GRAMMY® Gift Basket that is given to A-list celebrities such as Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, The Dixie Chicks and Carrie Underwood.

Booty pies can be purchased exclusively at www.bootiepies.com

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner we are on the look out for some fun gift ideas and things to do.  Frank’s Chop Shop and the Valley both located on the lower east side of Manhattan, New York offer something both are sure to enjoy.

For him there’s Frank’s Chop Shop a full-service traditional barbershop and in their words “an innovative enivronment for gentlemen“.  A place of leisure for the hip and contemporary gentleman, where he will be able to read the latest issues of the Frank Book and chop it up with friends and associates. He’ll receive a high-quality cut in one of three original 1930’s barber chairs and pick up custom products on his way out.

For her there’s the Valley - a one-stop-shopping experience where she’ll indulge on a “facial for her nails” by nail techs who will work closely with her to create then produce unique nail art designs. A bikini wax using South American waxing techniques will leave her skin glowing and smooth. Lastly, she’ll enjoy a bowl of Acai which will give her the energy kick she needs to pick out an outfit to match her fabulous nails!After an afternoon of relaxation and primping both will be ready to meet up and enjoy a romantic night out on the town!

Can’t come in, not a problem gift certificates are always a great way to go! 

For more information please visit Frank’s Chop Chop – 19 Essex Street www.frankschopshop.com and Valley - 48 Orchard Street www.valleynyc.com.

Gift certificates are available at both locations!

Bliss always has the cutiest gifts as well as great products.  The Bliss Twinkle Toes “Step-By-Step” Pedicure Set helps smooth away dryness and moisturize your feet.  This makes for a great gift or treat for yourself:).  The Set includes a self-heating scrub, a nourishing nail cream, Foot Patrol (exfoliates, cools, alleviates tension, and soothes), a pair of toe separators, and a Sephora deep red Nail Polish.  Available at Sephora for $48