color coating.

woe to the guy who dare call you a girly girl. feminism aside, you still can't help but let a little pink slip into your style. skip the slip dress, and get rosy with the new shu uemura pink collection, a set of nine lipsticks and five glosses in bold, hybrid hues. 130 newbury street. between clarendon and dartmouth. 617.247.3500.

mink steal.

the night before (though super fun) did a number on your head. now, the rebecca minkoff morning after mini bag ($550) is here to console your achy self. this feminine version in rose is a welcome respite in leather with goldtone hardware and a short top handle. party hearty; the mini's got your back. available at luna. 205 newbury street. at exeter. 866.910.3900.

caught necking.

you don't need a green thumb to achieve a striking bouquet. the new alice + olivia flower necklace ($198) is a festive arrangement of shimmering, mismatched flowers on a décolleté style backdrop, tied off with a sweet red ribbon. perk up simple outfits with this colorful display that doesn't require watering. available at crush boutique. 131 charles street. between cambridge and revere. 617.720.0010.

tough love.

for some everlasting support that won't let you down when you need it most, try the philosophy firming body emulsion ($34). the perfumed blend is enriched with shea butter, olive and macadamia nut oils for moisture, and a special vitamin antioxidant formula that all work to keep skin strong and smooth. and the scent? that's where the love comes in. available at sephora. 800 boylston street. at gloucester. 617.262.4200.

prize winner.

because you already didn't spend almost every day there, now there's the kiehl's recycle and be rewarded! program for beauty with benefits. get your card stamped each time you bring back and empty kiehl's container. three empties equals free lip balm, five gets you a travel kit, and 10 even more. 112 newbury street. between clarendon and dartmouth. 617.247.1777.

stone cold.

sticks and stones? nah, they don't hurt. rather, the celestina bente tres cuff ($725) celebrates the so-called bone breakers with this wooden cuff set with an oversized stone inlay on 14-carat-gold hardware. it's the perfect blend of spring savvy and the promise of faraway locales. available at www.net-a-porter.com