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What’s the best alternative for your waistline while you’re surrounded by a flurry of trick or treater’s and mounds of chocolate? philosophy’s Limited Edition pumpkin pie 3-in-1 bath and shower gel. Not only do you get to indulge in your best shower or bubble bath ever but there isn’t a lick of calories in blend.  Want to go all out? Try blending it with some vanilla birthday cake. Other sweet treats in time for the Holidays? Double rich hot cocoa, gingerbread man lip balm, candy cane souffle, holiday blues (with 100% of its’ proceeds being donated to The Ricky Martin Foundation this year), muffin man lip shine, and one of our all-time favorites is back: old fashioned eggnog. Now for your Halloween treat! With your philosophy.com purchase of $45 or more and coupon code: holiday at checkout through 11/08/06 - philosophy will throw in a free 2 oz ice cream man soufflé tube with your order!  Sinfully sweet and a 100% guilt-free pleasure.

Tom Ford’s Hardcover Book: $78.75. His azurée collection with Estee Lauder: $22.00 - $30.00. Hutton Sunglasses: $274.99. The long-awaited launch of his official website: Priceless. Designer Tom Ford, the genius behind some of Gucci’s and Yves St. Laurent’s most precious collections, now swoons us with TomFord.com.  Premiere site offering’s include a wealth of information on his upcoming fragrance line, Tom Ford Black Orchid, along with a preview of his luxury men’s wear collection slated for official debut April, 2007. Blanketed in his signature brown & black tones, the site will be rolled out in multiple stages eventually becoming home to The Tom Ford online boutique. At present you can study up on the designer’s inspiring biography, view his eyewear collection and explore the lush oils, hair perfume and other fragrant products from his Black Orchid line.

As we all start contemplating what we’ll be wearing to the upcoming Holiday invites here’s a twinkling trend watch: Fashions that shimmer and shine. We’re not talking about way over the top Tammy Faye type of sparkles. This season’s most sought after presents a more refined radiance aided by subtle silks, mixed media, metallic threads and subtly colored lamé’s.  Daylight event’s most precious finds go to Robert Rodriguez’s Drape Neck Vest, Trina Turk’s Shimmer Black Trousers and coordinating ‘Shimmer - Fresh‘ Jacket; while BCBG Max Azria’s Stripe Silk Blouse is a ’round the clock stunner.  Kick it up a notch after sunset with this Strapless Party Dress from Laundry by Shelli Segal, Vera Wang’s Beaded Satin Dress (shown), French Connection’s ‘Moon on the Lake‘ Sequin Sheath Dress, Mary L Couture’s Bias Cut Charmeuse Gown with Godets, L.A.M.B.’s Silk Satin Zigzag Skirt, or Maggy London’s Lace Top Halter Dress. How to polish the look with perfection? Our favorite beauty product of the new season goes to NARS Highlighting Blush Powder which works twice as nice when used to highlight the brow bone. All of these finds and many more seasonal picks are available at Nordstrom.com who will ship your entire order at no charge when you pick up a pair of regularly priced shoes to dazzle up your look before 10/30/06. Calvin Klein’s Lucia pump fits the bill to perfection offered in such festive shades as Gunmetal Lame and Bronze Metallic Reptile.

New Beauty Reviews:
- Bye Bye Blemish Drying Lotion.
- DDF’s Glycolic Toner 10%.
- Comodynes Dermatological Cleanser Clear Pores Towelettes.
- Jaqua’s Pink Champagne Shower Syrup.

Design Within Reach’s Annual Leather Showcase - 10 new colors for 10 weeks only!

If Juliet were on a where art thou for the perfect accessory with which to reel in Romeo, she’d find a goblet full of sweet surprises inside india*romeo.com.  The line, handcrafted by mover, shaker and lovely-thing-maker Ileana Rodriguez, offers apparel, paper goods, housewares, and candy-colored adornments inspired by a love of all things vintage, a keen appreciation for color, and a desire to find functional, pretty, accessories for today’s more modern Juliet.  Register for india*romeo’s newsletter and you’ll be entered to win a gift basket filled-to-the-brim with handcrafted goodness made by independent artists, designers, and crafters from all over the world in the Happily Handmade Giveaway. Styleforfree.com yonderers receive 20% off your order with coupon code: FREESTYLE20 at checkout through 11/05/06.

Day after day your mother insisted that you sit up straight and stop slouching. But she definitely wasn’t talking about the beauty you’ll find inside when you slip on a pair of the season’s hottest heels: Tall, slouchy boots that are made even more fantastic when they fold over a few inches beneath the knee. Why? Because they’re the hottest pairing with Fall’s super skinny jeans since bread and butter. Where to find them? Check out ‘Limonta‘ by Arturo Chiang ($225.00), ‘Harness‘ by Michael Kors (shown, $269.00) or the incredibly luxe “Aliyah” by Lambertson Truex ($925.00) - all available at Bloomingdales. Other styles that rise to the occasion are Jessica Simpson’s ‘Parisa‘ ($188.95) or the ‘Libby‘ ($138.00) and ‘Felia‘ ($194.95) boots by Jeffrey Campbell. If you’re not as comfortable walking in a high heel, there are plenty of slouchy flat boots to try on for size including Skechers Lela-Von ($112.95), Penny Loves Kenny’s ‘Bungee‘ ($74.95) and Dr. Martens ‘Chloe’ ($109.95). The most affordable kicks of the bunch go to Payless’ Pepper Patent Boot ($34.99) and Aunika’s Faux Suede Slouch Boots ($52.00) at Torrid.

New reviews on 360 Skin Care’s Exfoliating Body Scrub and GoSmile Mini Toothpastes in Ginger & Peppermint
As Seen In’s: Global Goddess Coconut Amla Hair Treatment. and MD Formulations Vit A Plus Illuminating Serum.

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Styleforfree.com Email and Forum Subscribers are entered to win these great prizes on 11/28/06 including a 30GB Apple iPod with Video, 1 of 2 $100 gift cards from the store of your choice, an incredibly generous set of 9 Algodermia products from ActivaBoutique.com, one-of-a-kind ‘Dana’ necklace designed by Lila & Rain valued at $280, a pair of Marcia Moran Gold Knitted Earrings provided by FashionChateau.com or one of two Isabella handbags from Rodrigvitz Style!