 
Glossed in Translation
This season, gloss goes day into night. (Read: To turn lunchtime casual into cocktail cool, simply switch the gloss, change the earrings, pin up your hair and throw on heels). Right now, we're loving the color palette of beauty industry mainstay, Mattese NYC. Developed under the genius eye of late celebrity makeup god Kevin Aucoin, this vibrant line will be mother's little helper for the holidays.
(Lip gloss, $9.99; Lip gel, $9.99, www.perfumemania.com) |
And Baby Makes Chic
Carry all in style with Uhoo Birds' fabulous and functional baby bag. The oh-so easy-to-use tote will make traipsing with tots a tweet.
(Birdie Baby Tote, $269, www.uhoobirds.com)
Click here to win a Birdie Baby Tote from Uhoo Birds. |
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Special Delivery
Get ready for the big day with Essencia Aromatics' Prenatal Conditioning Oil. Daily use of this wonder salve in the perineum area—especially in your last trimester—promotes skin elasticity and helps prepare for delivery.
($8, www.essenciaonline.com)
Click here to win Essencia Aromatics' Prenatal Conditioning Oil. |
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Hands-Off Parenting
We took a cue from Gavin Rossdale and Kate Hudson, who carry their precious cargo in Psny's super stylish slings, to go hands-free, too. Now we can easily give the thumbs up to this practical and fashionable baby accoutrement.
(From $150-$395, www.pslingnewyork.com) |
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I Wanna Sex You Up
Well, we did, but all that's changed since life took over. We all can relate to licensed marriage and family therapist Esther Perel's groundbreaking book, Mating in Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic—come on, the title says it all. So then, want to get your groove back? You must read this book. ($24.95, www.harpercollins.com; www.amazon.com) |
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Tranformers (More than Meets the Eye)
Post-natal just got easier thanks to Belly Basics' Transition Kit,
complete with very forgiving—and comfortable—top and pants.
($120, www.bellybasics.com)
Click here to win the Transition Kit from Belly Basics. |
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They've Got Legs
So warm them up with the cutest fashion trend this side of 1982. BabyLegs kicks up your kid's couture for a look that is as useful (protects knees, provides extra warmth and sun protection) as it is gamorous.
($12, www.babylegs.com)
Click here to win a pair of BabyLegs leg warmers. |
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The Wine of the World
May your cup runneth over with this innovative company's bounty of delicious—and affordable—domestic and international high-end wines. Great for holiday or hostess gifts and even better as your house red and white, Cameron Hughes Wine definitely has a “lot” to be desired.
(From $9.99, currently selling Lots 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, www.chwine.com) |
Fitness To Go
Deck the halls—heck, now you can deck anywhere—with this box full of exercise. Get the body you deserve with six weeks of full-body workouts. These easy-to-follow cards will get your butt—and the rest of you—in gear while you're in motion.
(Sane Fitness QuickStart Deck, $24.95, www.sanefit.com)
Click here to win the Sane Fitness QuickStart Deck. |
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The Man in the Mirror
This kit from famed from skin care innovator Peter Thomas Roth has everything the thoroughly modern male needs to keep up his brave face.
(Ideal Shave Kit, $100, www.peterthomasroth.com) |
