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Dylan Lauren's Candy Bar: Beauty Sweets for Valentine's Day

Reigning Queen of Sweets, Dylan Lauren (daughter of Ralph Lauren) has built a growing empire of sweet shops. Dylan's Candy Bar launched in 2001 melding the worlds of art, pop culture and fashion with candy. The flagship store at 1011 Third Avenue in NYC was expanded in 2008, making it the largest candy emporium on the planet. Think Willy Wonka meets Fiorruci. Here are some picks from Dylan's collection that won't send your dentist running "Re-Treat" a line of decadent candy inspired bath and beauty products.

Dylan's Candy Bar
New York Flagship Store
1011 Third Avenue
New York NY 10021
646-735-0078

More locations across the country including East Hampton

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British Jeweler "Links of London" Holiday Sale - Thru 1/17/09

Links of London was launched in 1999 when the founder had a request to design a pair of fish cufflinks, the links were so popular they were soon ordered by Harvey Nichols the trendsetting London retailer. Today the British jeweler has locations around the globe.

Featuring designs that hint at their sense of British eccentricity and humor the shops feature charms, earrings, pendants, and rings that can be matched up with each personality on your holiday gift list, no matter how picky they are. Most all of the items can be personalized with engraving also. I'm adding the wisteria earrings to my wish list, they are sooo lovely...

The in-store sale is on right now and the online sale begins December 26th, both run thru January 17th, 2009.

Save up to 50% off jewelry, leather goods and accessories

Charms: 5030.0419  Karma Sandal Gold/Diamond Charm, From $750 to $375

Earrings: 5040.0901 Wisteria 17 Tier SS & 18kt Earrings, From 895 to $447

Pendants: 5024.0543 Raindance 18kt Pendant 43cm, From $1200 to $600

Rings: 5045.0825 Slinky 18kt Ring, from $1600 to $800

Includes Linksoflondon.com,  Links of London's New York Madison,  Soho-West Broadway and Met Life Store, in addition to the boutique in the Short Hills Mall, NJ, The Shoppes at The Palazzo (NV), Boston’s Natick Collection, Bloomingdales - San Francisco & Maryland and Macy’s Chicago.

Keep Your Toes Warm During Cold Weather Pedicures

This is the time of year when the dilemma of to pedi or not to pedi arises. When it is below freezing outside do you dare venture out for the essential pedicure? Several times post-pedi I've trapsed thru rain puddles and below freezing with only flip flops...as not to smudge my polish. Am I crazy?

Apparently not, because Peeky Toes founder Charissa Stuart had the same problem and invented the sock to be worn during and after a pedicure.

I LOVE these socks, they're the latest trend in pedicure/spa accessories...

The Peeky Luxe from Peeky Toes is made of 84% Italian spun cashmere and has a built in thong, arch support and cushioning at the heel and ball of the foot.

You can also feel good about wearing and giving Peeky Toes as they are made in the U.S.A. and collaborates with Goodwill Industries, Autism Society of North America and other small women-owned businesses as well as supporting over 14 businesses across the country.

Peeky Luxe pedicure socks are $60 and come in a variety of shades including lavender, light blue, laurel green and black. These will make great gifts for any mom, sisters, cousins or girlfriends who love pedicures!

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Peeky Toes website

Indulge in Chocolate Inspired Holiday Gifts

If you are like me you love to indulge in chocolate now and then (every day!). Luckily I am blessed with a fast metabolism and can get away with a hot cocoa or nibble of fair trade bittersweet chocolate on a daily basis. During the holidays yummy cocoa treats are abound and I thought it would be fun to share some of my picks for chocolate inspired gifts.

More Beauty Gift Under $25

Holiday gifts that are beauty-packed and easy on the wallet...