summer time.

you may not have quite perfected the beach bod yet, but a good way to get yourself in the mood is new limited edition calvin klein one summer. the versatile scent of pineapple, tangerine, grapefruit and frangipani works for both you and your homme. if you feel like sharing, that is. available at marionnaud. 41 rue de rivoli. near rue saint denis, 1er. 01.42.21.02.28.

thrown for a belt loop.

keep your enemies close and your waistline closer with the oscar de la renta corset belt ($530). the stunning victorian throwback is made from calf leather, covered in silk lace and black tulle. it's wide enough for others to take note, so belt loops need not apply. available at l'eclaireur. 10 rue boissy d'anglas. at place de la concorde. 01.53.43.03.70.

lace to the finish.

you don't want to give up your wintery boots, nor do you want your feet to suffer in the warmer temps. the answer to your couture conundrum is the barbara bui lace up sandal, a collection of three leather boot styles, each dotted with a multitude of eyelet holes for seasonal chic. 23 rue etienne marcel. near rue de turbigo, 1er. 01.40.26.43.65.

cream team.

if you've engaged in the war on cellulite, you need a secret weapon. biotherm intensive night cream uses a breakthrough nighttime release formula to battle those bumps. ingreds include a triple action anti-cellulite thinner that gives your skin the leg up on this fight. available at sephora. 99 rue de rivoli. at carousel de louvre, 1er. 01.42.44.27.47.

mis thing.

keep up with pilates but pass on the botox. you won't need it with the elemis pro-collagen body serum intensive lift ($86). the leading british spa brand uses a special micro-lattice technology to tighten skin. this anti-aging gel is perfect protection, blending acacia, paracress and marine extract for bellies, bums, and all. available at www.timetospa.com

re: view.

luca gnecchi ruscone found the perfect pair of shades quite by accident. while sifting through his grandfather's warehouse of italian imports he stumbled upon the retro creation, the inspiration for his new L.G.R. naivasha sunglasses. the lightly tinted lenses present a marriage between african and italian design. available at colette. rue 213 saint-honoré. at rue du 29 juillet. 01.55.35.33.90.