you don't have to be in a secret society to know you've got to make it rain for spring to be a smash hit. so cut out the weather woes with these picks and it'll all be well done.
smash up.
it's finally your chance to be the "it girl." consider smashbox cosmetics your agent. spend a benjamin and go home with profesh headshots taken by celeb photog steven khan. this is, of course, after smashbox celeb makeup artist hank hoffman gets you prettied. strut out with a CD filled with images of your mug. ready for your close up? february 27th. at sephora. 355 stanford shopping center. at el camino real . palo alto. 650.327.5180.
rose hips.
you've skimped on the suds long enough. now, get luxe with your lather. sonoma-based dolce mia tuberose soap will leave your hips shaking. because you'll feel so fresh, obvi. think shea butter plus natural oils for those silky gams. just like the pin-up girl look, gorgeous skin never goes out of style. available at www.dolcemiastore.com
make it rain.
the weather report? acai rain eau de parfum from infusion organique. after you experience this downpour of delish fragrance you won't need too much sunshine to make you smile. a fem blend of currant, white peach, fresh greens and vanilla makes up for that brazilian vacay that you're not taking. this scent stays put, so you can spritz it on and sing in the rain. available at the mercantile at cavallo point. 601 murray circle. sausalito. 415.339.4740.
secret society.
you're a member of the cult. admit it. that's why you'll have no prob wearing a marker around your neck, a.k.a. the stella perfumed necklace. it bears the designer's name and keeps you smelling sweet all day long. added bonus? you can wear it right out in the open, unlike those lusty stella lingerie looks. available at sephora. 2083 union street between buchanan and webster. 415.614.2704.
cut it out.
ok, enough with the boring LBD. you're over it. you're ready to show off what bikram's really been doing for you. that's why the funktional cut out tulip dress has you jonesing. this frock is the physical adaption of sexy meeting practical: cut outs, gold zippers and a stretchy fabric blend. feeling pleased? surely, your date is. available at acrimony. 515 gough street. between fulton and grove. 415.861.1025.
well done.
filet? medium rare. apothecary? well, please. get your wellness on thanks to senspa wellness apothecary. it's the makings of body conscious zone. check out the organic scrub bar. and a wellness coaching sesh is what you need. you'll be hard pressed to find stress in this zen space, just tons of natural goodies and just-for-you fragrances. make yourself at om. 1161 gorgas avenue. in the presido. 415.441.1777.
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