tale as old as time.

known for their hand-poured candles and all natural ingreds, this brand has combined forces with illustrators kuntzel and deygas to create a duo of candles that can be burned together for a woodsy and floral effect. the diptyque beauty and the beast limited edition candle set ($78) plays on the beast's notes of patchouli and java vetiver and the beauty's notes of blackcurrant berries, double violet leaf and tea rose. time for your own fairytale to begin. available at barneys new york. copley place. 100 huntington avenue. 617.385.3300.

surf's up.

make a splash with the proenza schouler tiered ruffle skirt ($1,345). jack and lazaro went aquatic this spring, so get your surfer girl on with this bold neon skirt. it features tiers of silk mini-fringes forming ruffled waves in psychedelic deep sea blues, yellows and greens. you may not have mastered surfing or scuba diving, but who says you can't still look the part? available at saks fifth avenue. prudential center. 800 boylston street. 617.262.8500.

drummer boy.

make a beat and shape up with the tom tom jewelry collection ($95-315). designed by formally trained architect, elena coleman, the jewelry takes a departure from its romantic past and goes graphic with the latest "shape shape it up collection." each piece has an strong architectural look in gold, silver and gunmetal. go for the "shake it up" and "diamond mine" necklaces for graphic charms and chains or the "radio and video star" necklaces for studs and swarovski crystals. available at www.tomtomjewelry.com

balmy nights.

you love the essential oils for keeping your skin supple in these drying times, but what about those chapped lips? try the rodin olio lusso lip balm ($28). the sheer pink balm consists of jasmine, orange flower oil, shea butter, beeswax, and castor seed oil to keep your smackers in top form and the thin lucite square compact packs away easily in your pocket, whether you're hitting the shops or the slopes. available at louis boston. 234 berkeley street. between newbury and boylston. 617.262.6100.

nip and tuck.

starting to see smile lines or crow's feet? the bobbi brown makeup face lift collection ($20-65) hides flaws and plays up your features, defying gravity. brighten and lift with the targeted trio of eye prods. the tinted eye brightener pen conceals and illuminates; creamy pencils sculpt and fill in brows, drawing attention upwards; and the extra eye repair cream tackles puffiness, lines and circles. finally, fill in lips with the sheer and reflective brightening lip gloss. no drastic measures needed. available at neiman marcus. 5 copley place. 617.536.3660.

sweet as honey.

just like the fruit, the honeydew collection ($14-48) is as sweet as your lingerie will get. the collection spans everything from bralettes to knickers to camisoles with a heavy dose of lace, roses and heart prints. get ready to rumba in the signature ruffled rumba boy shorts that should probably stay in the bedroom. or go for the mesh knickers and thongs for dresses that require a more seamless look. available at www.honeydewintimates.com