mid-month only means one thing. beauty picks. and the winners are:

hair do good.
gables beauty store is giving back with beauty. bring in old hairdryers, irons and straighteners (you know you got em) to your local GBS store and save $20 on any styling prods from hai. all trade-ins will be donated to the women at the lodge miami and women in distress of broward county, both publicly funded domestic violence centers. through september 30. GBS. 308 miracle mile. coral gables. 305.446.6654. www.gbsbeauty.com

edelweiss, edelweiss.
chantecaille's newest wonder boasts the natural sunscreen benefits of edelweiss in its newest stress repair concentrate eye cream ($170). reduces puffiness while it removes toxins. plus, it can offer the same benefits around the forehead and mouth. now that's some sound of music. neiman marcus. 9700 collins avenue. bal harbour. 305.865.6161. www.neimanmarcus.com

king of creams.
step aside, la mer. a new product holds court among skin savers. the new luxe giorgio armani crema nera ($225) contains mineral-rich obsidian (fancy word for volcanic glass) that does the trick for all ages. softens and smooths for the younger set. brightens and tightens for, well, the not. oh, just go out and get it already. www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com

teaser.
oh you temptress. if your closet is filled with naughty knickers then agent provocateur titillation ($45) is right up your boudoir. enjoy some scented nipple balm to go with some regular lip balm. the rest is up to you. available at browne & co. 841 lincoln road. 305.538.7544. www.brownesbeauty.com

a myracle.
starting today, south miami fave myra & company offers two for tuesdays. bring a friend for cocoa butter upgrades, brow waxing and paraffin treatments with your mani or pedi. but hurry, 'cause it's this week only. myra & company. 7313 southwest 59th court. 305.661.2381. www.miamispa.com

bad hair, goodnite.
sun, salt, wind and rain. your hair had one heck of a summer. lucky for you ted gibson comes to your rescue with his goodnite hair repair serum ($200). it treats deep down and repairs damaged hair by bringing it back to balance. now if only it could do the same with your amex account. sephora. 721 collins avenue. 305.532.0904. www.sephora.com