TFG's Must Have It List (July 08)

CHARMED COOL-ERY
Now your a-ha moment can be well accessorized. Dig the Equilibrio—a luxury jewelry collection designed to inspire energy, passion and strength. Each piece is hand-tooled and embedded with a mini-resonating wafer that contains Sympathetic Resonance Technology, scientifically proven to support your biofield functioning by amplifying the energetic potential in your physical systems. Not into the technology? Well, they look fierce and are the de rigueur trinkets for celebs and fashion plates alike, who all report clearer thinking, increased awareness, calmness, improved sleep, better stamina, greater vitality and more when wearing this charming trinket.
(Pictured: $990, Luna & Lucero, www.equilibriodesign.com)

HOT-FOOTING IT
Step right up into the look of the season: the Fabiana sandal by Modern Vintage. Chic and sexy, this fabulous pair of footwear walks the line between dressy and casual, making any look a summertime sensation.
($191, www.revolveclothing.com)

RED, WHITE AND BLUE JEANS
Don a pair of these super-sleek denims by Freedom of Choice for an easy, breezy style you can sport day into night. Slightly higher in the back (read: you can bend down to pick up Junior without flashing your fellow moms), these ultra-flattering five-pocket classics are as comfortable as they are cool.
($167, Freedom of Choice Parabola High Waisted Bootcut Jean, www.shopspinout.com)

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ADVENTURES IN CHILDHOOD
Can’t get the kids out of the house—or away from the video games? Let Chipper, a curious suburban squirrel, be your kids’ guide as he explores the brave new world around him. Chock-full of important lessons, Let’s Go Chipper!: Into the Great Outdoors empowers children and their parents to return to a life outside, complete with the wonderful sights, sounds, smells and happenings that only Mother Nature herself can provide. The smart DVD is accompanied by a 52-page book featuring story and activity pages and songs along with a sing-along CD that will inspire your brood to get back to nature.
($29.95, www.letsgochipper.com)

The play’s the thing!
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EGG-CELLENT
Get those tootsies ready for their close-up—and do it on the cheap—with the PedEgg. Simple and effective, this foot file exfoliates sans the mess, making it the must-use beauty tool of summer, perfect for in between pedicures, traveling and spur-of-the-moment stops at the beach.
($10, www.pedegg.net)

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NO DOZE
How’s the whole lullaby and good night thing going at your house? We thought so. Feast your sleep-deprived eyes on Five Days to a Perfect Night’s Sleep for Your Child: The Secrets of Making Bedtime a Dream. Written by internationally renowned shut-eye expert Dr. Eduard Estivill, this slumber-ific tome touts a 96 percent success rate that will have your little beauty sleeping through the night at any age. The good doctor prescribes a combination of authority, ritual and reward, putting an end to the bedtime strife by making it a positive and happy—and sanity-saving—experience for everyone.
($10, www.randomhouse.com)

Sleep tight.
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THE SHEENS
Rise and shine your way through July in a trio of glow à la Chanel. From nails to lips to eyes, enhance your sun-kissed look with these bona fide beauty builders that’ll keep you twinklin’ all day long.
($19, Chanel Nail Colour in Antilope—not pictured; $26, Chanel Glossimer in Pin-Up—not pictured; $55, Chanel Iridescent Effects Eyes in Oasis; www.chanel.com)

LET US SPRAY
Tired of getting buggy with it? Get rid of insects the green way with EcoSmart’s organic pesticides. Conventional versions (read: harmful chemical-laden versions) leave dangerous residue behind. This all-natural formulation uses essential oils that effectively kill those little buggers without causing any damage to the environment or the people in it.
($4.50 per can of Ant & Roach Killer, Flying Insect Killer and Wasp & Hornet Killer, www.ecosmart.com)

Bug out.
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