We're So Vain: Shine Up Those Toes

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Sandals, peep-toes, flip flops, bare feet - it's time to buff up those toes!

Love the French pedicure for summer because it's easy to maintain and looks good with all your lovely shoes. Sephora sells the most ingenious product I've come across in ages. The French Tips & Toes Manicure Pen. White nail polish in an easy-to-apply pen format.

I'm not suggesting this replaces a professional pedicure. It does not. It does let you touch up your toes and fingers with ease.

We're So Vain: Healthy Lips

I visited the The Brow Studio last week for my usual 15 minutes of suffering for beauty. While in the torture chamber/waxing chair, I was rubbing my poor, chapped lips. The technician stopped and said, "Do you want to get that?", referring to the huge chunk of dry skin hanging off my lower lip.

Gross. And embarrassing.

When my eyebrows were finished, the lovely lady recommended a few lip-care products. She told me if I used B Kamins Lip Balm, my lips would be moisturized and fabulous within 24 hours. I was skeptical.

Guess what? She was right. This stuff is money. And I do mean MONEY - $21 bucks worth. Totally worth it. Especially going into the deep, dark, desert winter.

Bonus Points: SPF 20

We're So Vain: Perfect Lashes

Mascara is one of those beauty items you shouldn't splurge on. I've tried many and don't see much difference between the high and low end products. Also, you really should get rid of mascara after 1-2 months. This is not just a marketing gimmick from the cosmetic companies (like "Shampoo. Repeat"). Mascara gets dry and gross quickly. Buy a cheapy and you don't feel guilty getting rid of it.

To follow my recipe for perfect lashes you will need two implements of construction: the MAC Mascara Fan Brush and Maybelline's Unstoppable Mascara.

Unstoppable Mascara will seem clumpy when you open the tube. Apply only one coat, then quickly follow with the Mascara Fan Brush (upward strokes towards your eyebrow). This mascara really doesn't smudge and the fan brush will remove any extra mascara and comb out your lashes. Your lashes will look longer - I promise.

We're So Vain: Tickle Me Francey

Yes, the fingers (and now toes) are constantly on display. If you're like me, your hands and nails are the hardest body part to maintain. Someone actually asked me once if I was a GARDENER?! Rude! My hands were even clean.....

I've found a nail polish color that reduces maintenance time. It's very close to nude in color so won't show chips and wear as quickly. Tickle Me Francey is from OPI's La Collection de France, Fall 2008 and is lovely for Spring 2009 as well. So pretty.

Now I will paint my nails, sip my latte and dream of getting my butt to France.

We're So Vain: Tired Eyes

A friend arrived last night at 12:30 AM. Then of course, we stayed up until 2:00AM chatting. Ugh.

Eye cream is my friend today. My BEST friend lately is Kiehl's Cryste Marine Firming Eye Treatment. Very nice.

Perhaps it's just wishful thinking on my part, but this cream really does moisturize the eye area and reduce lines. I love it and don't leave home without it.