Q: I am in the process of changing all my makeup products to natural products. Do you have a must have natural product for my new collection?  

I highly recommend getting the Vapour Trick Stick ($18, vapourbeauty.com) This magic stick is an exciting new concept in skin highlighting and illumination. You can use the stick to highlight the cheekbones, eyes and lips with a hint of luminous radiant color. Use on bare skin or with other makeup. All it takes is a few quick strokes for a lustrous, youthful glow that appears to emanate from within. And this product will fit right in with the rest of your new natural beauty collection. Trick Stick is 100% natural and chemical free with 70 percent certified organic ingredients. From the raw materials to the final packaging they always consider the environment using everything from wind power to renewable packaging materials. This is a top-notch product that creates beautiful results and is environmentally responsible. You can’t go wrong with this amazing stick.

Q: I’m finally done growing out any chemicals in my hair and need an effective product to use on my natural curls?  

Congratulations on finally growing it out. But as I am sure you realize the work is not over yet. Keeping natural hair moisturized and curls defined can be a full time job. I suggest trying Curls Soufflé ($16, curls.biz). This soufflé-textured cream defrizzes, defines and holds curls while locking in moisture. The cream does a good job of defining curls without making them hard and crunchy. Because it’s a soft natural hold it also works great as a gel substitute for styles. Plus it smells like a sweet desert and a little goes a long way. Ingredients include certified organic sunflower oil, shea butter and organic aloe vera leaf juice.

Q: With H1N1 going around I have been washing my hands like crazy and now they are super dry. Any suggestions on how to keep my hands clean but not dry them out?  

Washing your hands is the most effective way to keep from getting sick. So we all should be scrubbing up at the sink, especially this year. But your right all that washing can turn your skin into something that looks like it belongs on a reptile. I discovered a natural but really effective hand soap that keeps hands soft. Depth Hand Soaps are enriched with marine botanicals and organic aloe vera to naturally soothe your hands no mater how often you wash them ($7.99, depthbody.com) The hand soaps are 70% Organic, Artificial Color Free and have 100% Natural Aroma Blends. Flavors include Mangrove Citrus, Ocean Blossom, Sea Berry and my favorite Bay Coconut.

Q: My skin is so sensitive I can only use natural mineral products. What’s your favorite mineral bronzer?  

Don’t pack up your bronzer as we move into the fall and winter. Bronzer is an easy way to give skin a warm glow and transform your look. Mineral Fusion Bronzer is a beautiful bronzer is an easy way to add color and contour to your face and body ($39, mineralfusioncosmetics.com and Whole Foods Markets nationwide). It comes in two shades Sparkle and Luster. Sparkle is a traditional single shade that is used to achieve an all over warm glow. While Luster is a duo bronzer with a sheen glow as well as a matte finish. This bronzer is packed with good stuff like White Tea, Red Tea, and Pomegranate. Your skin will never look better.

1. I have a nighttime moisturizer that I love. Can I use it during the day?

Well there is no hard and fast rule that you can’t use your night moisturizer in the day, but they’re a couple of reasons why you might not want to. The first thing is that nighttime moisturizers don’t contain any sunscreen in them. And you always need sunscreen anytime you step foot outside of your door. So if you used your night-time moisturizer you would need to add a sunscreen as well. The other reason is that a lot of nighttime moisturizers are heavier and thicker then daytime ones. Moisturizers for the day are designed to be absorbed quickly and without any residue. Nighttime moisturizers are designed to penetrate the skin deeply over the course of the night. If you use a nighttime moisturizer it might be harder to apply other makeup like foundation evenly. I would suggest just finding a day moisturizer you love as much as your night one. L’Oreal Paris launched their new Collagen Moisture Filler Day Lotion SPF 15 in June ($16.59, lorealparis.com and at mass market retailers nationwide.) The lotion infuses skin with a daily dose of intense hydration and natural Collagen. Skin is left looking younger and more refreshed right away. Over time, the powerful natural Collagen helps fill in lines and wrinkles, smoothing and plumping the skin. And the SPF 15 helps protect your skin from future damage. It’s a wonderful moisturizer that you’re sure to love.

2. My new guy wants to spend the night but I am a big snorer and the product I use to stop snoring is big and ugly. I don’t want it to scare him away. Is there a product that I can wear and still look beautiful in my sleep?

This is actually a bigger problem then most people think. According to Dr. Philip Longwell about 25 percent of men and 15 percent of women snore. “Snoring happens when air passages in the back of the nose, mouth, and throat narrow. This narrowing, which blocks normal breathing, may be caused by enlarged tonsils or adenoids, nasal deformity, an enlarged tongue or a soft palate” So are the people who snore just staying at home and not dating? Some may very well be while others take medication; some seek alternative treatments, others go as far as surgery. And a lot of people just live with it and find someone else who can too. But if these options aren’t acceptable to you then don’t fret there is an exciting tool on the market to help you combat your snore. Silent Snooz Snore Relief Aid ($12.95, target.com, cvs.com or drugstores nationwide) is a unique drug free snore relief product that is super discrete and totally effective. This one-size fits all product helps to reduce snoring, promotes freer breathing and relieves nighttime congestion. Snooz come in a variety of aromas and is comfortable and easy to apply. You might want to buy two though in case he snores too.

3. I need some new eye shadow as we move into the fall. What do you suggest I should try?

There are a lot of things I love about the fall. The weather, the changing of the leaves, the wind. But one of my favorite things about the fall is fall makeup. Eye shadow in particular is a fun way to showcase the change of season. In the fall I go with darker nature colors like green, brown, bronzes, gold, grays and soft colors like champagnes. Basically if you can the color on a leave in the fall then its perfect for my eyes in the fall. Some of the most beautiful eye shadows I have seen for this fall are from Prescriptives. They have released the Limited-Edition Well-Suited Eye Color Compact ($40, prescriptives.com). In it you get five sophisticated shades tailored for your eyes. The compacts come in warm, neutral or cool and feature a range of sophisticated shades from tweedy browns to silkily purples and amethyst tones. You can wear one of the colors or all five. There are enough shades in one compact that you can create your own unique fall look.

4. Is there a deep conditioner that works great but doesn’t take forever to work?

I am a deep conditioning addict. I would deep condition my hair every day if I had the time. I just love the way my hair feels after a conditioning treatment. It’s softer, silkier and healthier. But it is a time investment and most people don’t have the time to do one as often as they need one. In order to fix this Garnier Fructis has a great product that gives you the deep conditioning you need quickly. Sleek & Shine Instant Melting Conditioner ($5.24, Drug and Mass Retail Stores Nationwide) is a conditioning breakthrough that instantly melts and deeply conditions to smooth hair and combat frizz. So no matter waiting around for your deep condition to work. Apply this conditioner and it instantly penetrates to improve texture, add moisturize and soften hair. It contains oils like apricot and avocado to help naturally condition the hair from root to tip.

1. I have made it half way through the summer in sandals and way to high platforms but now my feet are through. Any tips on keeping my feet looking beautiful with a couple more months of summer left?

Summer is a hard season for the feet. This is the time of year when you are required to pull out those sky-high strappy heels and flaunt your tootsies for the world to see. So not only are required to balance all your weight on a pencil you are also required to have beautiful feet. Surviving and enjoying the summer without hurting yourself in your favorite strappy sandal and having beautiful feet is a hard challenge. But the good news is that challenge just got a little easier with Foot Petals Luxury Kit ($39.95, footpetals.com/beauty.com). This kit contains everything you need to wear your favorite strappy sandals and heels with as much comfort and ease as possible. Start off by spraying feet Sweaty Pedi foot fragrance, which keeps your feet feeling fresh by absorbing perspiration and protects against blisters. Then cushion-up your sexy summer sandals with Tip Toes, Heavenly Heels and Strappy Strips. Tip Toes stop feet from sliding forward. Heavenly Heelz help keep heels from slipping in & out of shoes. And Strap Strips that add comfort to any straps. They all come zipped up in an adorable black and white pouch that can be use for other things. A perfect way to step out in comfort.

2. I am clueless when it comes to mixing eye shadows. What’s an easy way to find shades that work well together?

It can be tough trying to mix and match eyeshadow colors for the perfect look. And to achieve a put together look you really want shades that compliment each other. The easiest way is to buy an eyeshadow palette the contains several coordinating shades. That way all the guesswork is out of the way and you know for sure that the colors work well together. But even though you might have colors in a palette that work well together you have to think about if the colors work well on you. That’s where a product like CoverGirl Exact Eyelights Eye Brightening Eyeshadow Palette comes in ($7.49, covergirl.com for a retail or drugstore near you). The gorgeous collection of pressed eye powders are customized to expertly match and complement your eye color. The shade combinations ensure that you always have the best shade palette to enhance the color of your eyes, which will really pull your look together. It doesn’t get any easier then this unless they came and applied it every morning for you.

3. No matter how hard I work on my body or how much weight I lose I still have that little belly pouch. Is there any thing I can do about its appearance?

There really is no way to lose weight in only one area. By eating right and exercising you can lose weight from your frame. But your body type will determine where and how you lose the weight. I say continue to work on your BMI and aim for a healthy range. Now if that bulge still bothers you the best thing you can do is to purchase a shapewear undergarment to help make that bulge appear less noticeable. If this sounds like a good option check out Sculptz Shorts Shaper Top ($22, sculptz.com). With lots of undergarment shapewear to choose from these shorts are really affordable and effective. They hold it all in while shaping but don’t feel uncomfortable. The knit-in panels flatten your tummy, lift your rear and smoothes your hips and thighs. And if that wasn’t enough they eliminate unsightly panty lines! A must have for all your dresses, shirts and even pants. You won’t believe how smooth and shapely you will look like with these. You won’t ever want to wear your clothes without them again.

4. After reading about how many chemicals are in a lot of these beauty products I am scared to even put any lipstick on. Are there any products that are safer?

The good news about all the bad news on chemicals in our beauty products is that many companies have stepped up to the plate to offer natural and organic beauty products to consumers. Now all of the products aren’t prefect but there are some companies constantly creating high quality good for you beauty items. One company Revolution Organics makes organic body balms, skin crèmes, lip balms and lip-glosses. One of my favorite from their line is their Freedom Gloss ($26, revolutionorganics.com or qvc.com). This healthy, natural, good-for-you gloss is rich in vitamins and antioxidants to leave lips beautifully moisturized and gorgeously glossy. Formulated with 100% natural and 85% certified organic ingredients, the product delivers all the benefits of a lip treatment in a gorgeous gloss. The formula is free of chemicals, mineral oil, petroleum, artificial ingredients and parabens. Instead, Freedom Gloss uses organic plant proteins and extracts to give lips a healthy dose of antioxidants and vitamins. With ingredients like jojoba oil, aloe vera, shea butter, beeswax and olive oil this gloss is determined to leave your lips looking naturally beautiful.

Q: I have dry color treated hair. Should I be using products geared towards color treated hair? Yes. If you have hair that has been colored your hair has special needs and has to be treated with products that address these issues. Harsh sulfates, harsh surfactants and salts found in traditional hair products dull color and damage already fragile hair. You need a product that doesn’t contain these and that works to moisturize hair strands.

Products like those found in L’Oreal Paris New EverPure Color Care System ($6.99-$8.99, lorealparis.com and chain, drug and food stores nationwide). EverPure brings advanced technology and incredible color care together. Because it doesn’t use the harsh ingredients of other products on the market, EverPure is able to deliver long-lasting color purity with their Anti-Fad System shampoos and conditioners. You will be impressed with the way the ultra-creamy shampoo softens hair and the conditioner doesn’t weigh hair down. Choose from Extra Nourishment, Frizz Fighting, Volumizing, and Extra Protection. All designed to keep your color and hair looking its best.

Q: With all the straightening, blow drying and styling I do to my hair it is really starting to look flat and lifeless. Any suggestions how to get some body back into my hair? Even if you spend all day trying to get your hair straight and smooth you still want to have a little bit of body in it. What happens is with repeated straightening and moisture loss your hair can dry out and look lifeless. I would first suggest you use a product like P2 InCrease Volumizze Conditioner ($29.95, philippelusi.com). This shampoo dramatically increases volume of fine limp hair. InCrease Shampoo has 15 phyto-essential ingredients that provide protein and strength and maximum volume. Lo-softening formula produces a gleaming soft finish without weighing down hair.

Once your hair feels clean and has more life. Use a product that helps create volume and shine. My favorite by far is Ted Gibson’s Build It Blow-Drying Agent ($28, target.com). It builds ultimate body and volume for hair no matter what the texture by using a Merlot complex. The complex is inspired by the secrets of red wine and it creates luscious body, bold movement and intense shine to your hair. Perfect for hair that is thin, flat or dry. Hair instantly has body.

4. Due to the recession I need to buy some hair products that give me more bang for my buck. Do you have a few recommendations of products that are low on price but high on results? The recession has hit a lot of us hard and all indicators are saying that it’s going to get worse before it gets better. So looking for budget friendly beauty products is a good way to save money every month. If your look for hair products your in luck because they are a number of excellent products out there that won’t break your bank.

If you go to your local drug or beauty supply store you can find two product lines that contain every product you need all for $3.99. The first is Optimum Oil Therapy by Softsheen Carson is full line of hair care, which utilizes an innovative blend of natural micro-oils that soothes dry scalps without leaving a buildup. The formula contains essential oils like jojoba, olive and coconut to help promote hair growth. The line includes products such as an Ultimate Recovery Shampoo and Conditioner, an Over-Nite Strengthener and 3-in-1 Oil Moisturizer. These products all feel and act like products 3x the price.

The second line is Let’s Jam Style Control products. These new products work hard to give you styling options that moisturize and shine. The line of products includes: Styling Spritz, Hair Polish and Sculpting Liquid Wax. Sometimes with less expensive lines they dry your hair out and leave your hair dull. But this line keeps hair looking vibrant and smooth with ingredients like glycerin, vitamins A and B complex and wheat protein. Your hair and wallet will thank you.

Q: Is there any anti-wrinkle product that really works?
The market is flooded with products that claim that they will have your skin looking like a newborn babies in two weeks. And if their claims were true I would buy enough of those creams to fill my living room. But there are creams on the market that do what they say and really deliver. The trouble is trying to find which creams work and which are selling you dreams. Let me help you just a little bit. I recently heard about two new products that help increase skins elasticity and firmness. Relastin makes a skin crème called the Skin Revitalizer ($69, relastin.com). It is a skin firming lotion that works through all seasons, for all skin types, day or night, for all skin types. Using Relastin’s Skin Firming Complex, Skin Revitlzaer helps skin’s cells to produce elastin and restore elasticity on their own. Skin is left looking firmer, smoother and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

The other product is Borba Age Defying Concentrate Açaí Elastin Fiber Treatment Serum ($45, borba.com). It is enriched with a highly concentrated dose of skin-rejuvenating nutrients plus Heptapeptide-1. Gentle enough for even sensitive skin. BORBA Age-Defying Concentrate Açaí Elastin Fiber Treatment Serum is an innovative antioxidant facial serum that provides moisture, elasticity and firmness to the skin. Reduces signs of fine lines and wrinkles resulting in newer looking skin.

Q: I have a huge holiday party at work and I want to look like a knockout. I have no idea how to do eye makeup. Help?
No need to worry. Well maybe about your promotion but not about your eye makeup. ColorOn’s EyeEnvy Tinsel Kit ($25, sephora.com) will make getting your face ready for the holiday party an cinch. Really the hardest part will be deciding what color to wear. This revolutionary, one-size-fits-all mineral cream eye shadow appliqués kit does the rest.

The Tinsel Kit features five pairs of peel-off mineral cream eye shadows. They are 100% hypoallergenic, longwearing, crease proof and can be put on in minutes. . With stunning colors and avant-garde designs, these appliqués fit every eye size and shape and can be applied in minutes. And the Tinsel Kit is packed with festive shadows and fun shapes (like a star). The kit also comes with GetSet application powder and brush. You will be party ready in no time.

Q: Will taking vitamins and supplements really help my skin and hair?
Your hair, skin and nails reflect your general health. If you are lacking in vitamins and minerals or are in poor health, your hair and skin will suffer. Skin may look dry, dehydrated and lose radiance. Your hair may break off, become damaged, start to thin and may stop growing. Making sure you have a balanced diet is one that you can you make sure that your hair and skin are at their optimum health. But if you feel as if your diet is lacking taking a supplement with essential vitamins and minerals will help to keep both healthy. In general taking a vitamin supplement with B-vitamins and lots of amino acids can help your skin and hair be their healthiest. Realfood Organics Your Daily Nutrition is a perfect way to get your vitamins and minerals and it is equal to 1 serving of fruits and vegetables (Health Food Stores Nationwide). This high-energy, one-a-day multi is for everyone and was created by using organic fruits and vegetables. And don’t forget to make sure you drink plenty of water to keep from being dehydrated inside and out.

Q: I just want one product to throw into my beauty routine to change it for the fall. What do you suggest?
To get your beauty routine ready for this fall I would inject some unexpected color. Maybe deep shimmering charcoal or peach. Smashbox’s Wicked Lovely Eyeshadow’s Duo in Sexy Demure ($24, smashbox.com) gives you the chance to create a smoldering look for the fall. Or go for the color of the fall, deep plum. Try Diorshow Plum Mascara ($24, sephora.com). This limited edition version of Dior’s cult-favorite mascara takes the beloved bestselling formula and makes it a gorgeous shade of deep plum for the fall. The jumbo brush crates impossibly long, thick , dramatic lashes for an ultra-glam, lase eyelash look.

Q: I want my teeth white but can’t afford the expensive teeth bleaching process. Is there an at home kit that really works?
There are tons of at home whitening kits available but the kit that I personally love is the iWHITE Teeth Whitening Kit ($44.99, iwhitesmile.com). The kit delivers fast and effective results with their breakthrough at home teeth whitening technology. IWHITE Teeth Whitening kit contains several bleaching foam strips and mouth tray that activates the strips with pulses of neon Electroluminescent energy. This energy is directed through the molecules of matter of the whitening gel. Now it is really high tech but all you have to know is that after a few safe treatments you are left with impossibly white teeth.

I agree. It seems like most of the new fragrances out now really don’t smell so new. They are all starting to blend together with the same notes. Which doesn’t leave your average perfume shopper that excited about the fall fragrance line up.

No need to fret. There is a new fragrance by Diesel that is taking chances and mixing things up. Diesel Fuel For Life Fragrance for Women ($52 Р$68, diesel-fragrances.com) is a new scent that is said to be inspired by the passion, emotion and sensuality that flows through each of our veins. The fragrance puts a twist on classical codes of fragrance by mixing and matching to create a unique fragrance construction. The Women Fuel for Life has notes of jasmine, patchouli, blackcurrant and cr̬me de cassis. You are left with an innocent feminine fragrance that is backed up with a strong sexual sensuality. Truly a stand out fragrance that will help you stand out from the pack.

Q: What are some fun new lip glosses out now that I can try? I am tired of my same old gloss.

Then end of summer is definitely the time to switch up a little and nothing is easier to switch then your lip gloss. There are three super fun lip gloss products to try that will have you wishing you switched earlier. The first one is Tropez Ultra Glaze Lip gloss ($1.99, drugstores nationwide). This gloss is ultra-shinny but also rich and creamy. The color stays on for a long time but it never looks matte or dull. Plus with 10 fun shades that include names like Catz Meow, In the Nude and Spring Fling and a price point of $1.99, you seriously can’t go wrong.

The second is Desert Essence Organics Lip Rescue Lip Tints ($5.99, Whole Foods Market and Health Food Stores Nationwide). Each one of the deliciously yummy organic Lip Tints work to heal and moisturize dry, chapped lips. The Rescue Lip Tints contain Jojoba oil and sunflower oil to protect and offer long lasting moisture. And vitamin E to shield skin cells on your lips from UV rays, pollutants and other environmental damage. So while providing just enough sheer color they are actually helping to heal and protect your lips and you can’t beat that.

Finally I recommend the Sheer Tint and Lip Plumper by Kimiko ($37, kimikobeauty.com). To get your sexiest lips yet use this sheer tint lip gloss and lip plumper. On one end of the product you have a sheer color that uses berry and pomegranate extracts to provide the color and antioxidant protection. On the other end you have the plumper that contains dehydrated collagen molecules to re-hydrate and instantly plump and smooth lips and has a cool refreshing feel. This gloss is so amazing it almost feels like a special treat for your lips.

Q: My skin is super dry from a summer of sand and sun. What can I do to make my skin supple and soft?

Relieving dry skin is one of the most common inquires I get after each summer. People spend a ton of time in the summer outdoors having fun and soaking up sun rays (hopefully with SPF30 or higher slathered all over). And with more time spent outdoors it usually means less time spent indoors on your beauty routine. These factors create a recipe for really dry, dehydrated skin.

The best way to relieve and moisturize your skin is with a two step process. Step one involves using an exfoliator to scrub off dead dehydrated skin. This is important so that in the second step the moisturizer will be able to fully penetrate. I suggest using Soap & Paper Factory Body Scrubs ($44, soapandpaperfactory.com). Each scrub is green, paraben, phthalate and petroleum free, so that after an energizing scrub all you are left with is beautifully clean skin. The handmade scrubs perfectly buff off rough dry skin and leave you with nothing but the glistening vibrant skin underneath. They come in a variety of great smelling fragrances like Orange Blossom, Green Tea and Fig.

In the second step you want to use an ultra hydrating moisture that will penetrate the skin and provides long lasting moisture. M LAB Body treatment Cream ($185, mlabonline.com) does just that. It works by using a fusion of peptides, exfoliants and hydrators to help promote collagen and elastin production. It also works to smooth and brighten dull skin tone. The cream is super rich and a little goes along way. Immediately skin will look and feel better and will be softer to the touch. It uses a combination of emollients to help restore the natural moisture barrier and provides comfort to stressed skin states with soothing agents.

Q: I love straightening my hair but don’t love the damage it causes. Do you have any suggestions for a flat iron that isn’t so damaging?

If your hair is already dry and frizzy you don’t want to use heat tools that will continue to add to the problem. That’s where the IZUNAMI flat iron comes in ($199, izunami.com). This amazing iron employs superior gliding ceramic plates that prevents frizz, seal in natural moisture and create a brighter sheen. The combination of the Tourmaline, Ionic and Ceramic Plates create an iron that has super gliding capabilities resulting in shiny and smooth hair without creating the damage other flat irons cause. Finally a flat iron that not only doesn’t harm the hair but through revolutionary technology, actually adds shine to hair and seals in moisture. Plus it allows you to create curls, twists, flicks and waves or straighten hair in minutes. Perfect.

Q: Can I use my anti-aging face cream on my neck?

Using your face cream for your delicate neck and décolletage area is not a great idea. Although using face cream is better then not using anything because this area is extremely sensitive and prone to dryness and sagging. But ideally you want to purchase a cream that specifically works to treat that area. StriVectin Neck Cream is a multi-functional concentrate for the neck and décolletage ($90, strvectin.com).It contains a proprietary combination of ingredients that are designed to visibly firm and tighten the neck area to reduce the appearance of sagging skin, improve the look of the neckline and décolletage and even skin tone. StriVectin Neck Cream using botanical extracts and other natural ingredients to target this area and tone and firm skin. You are left with a neck and décolletage that not only look younger but also make your face appear younger.

2. They discontinued my favorite fragrance. And now I am lost because I wore it everyday. Help!!!!
I feel your pain. Trust me, I have been there and it’s hard — especially when it was your signature scent. But instead of spending all my time trying to see if anybody posted an old bottle on eBay, I used it as an opportunity to find a new fragrance, a new signature.

Let me help you find your new scent. The freshest most unexpected scent that has passed under my nose this summer is Estee Lauder Sensuous Eau de Parfum ($39.50 – $69.50, esteelauder.com). Sensuous is a warm, inviting, woody amber fragrance that is complex and risky. The fragrance notes are a harmonious blend of woody, spicy, and floral that melt into your skin once it is applied. It truly is a new way to define your sensuous self.

3. Eye shadows always look really different on me then they do in their packages. It drives me crazy and I waste a lot of money on colors that I can’t wear. What can I do? Bobbi Brown creates eye shadows and blushes that go on the closest I have seen to the color you see in the package. The Shimmer Wash Eye Shadows( $20, bobbibrowncosmetics.com) are sheer, lightly pearlized shadows that softly illuminate lids or can be used as a highlighter shade under the brow bone. The color is soft but provides a shot of true shimmery color. My favorites include Seashell and Copper Sand. And with 8 new shades you will want more then one so buy a Bobbi Brown 4 Pan palette ($10) and pick your favorite blushes and shadows to fill it. You won’t waste money with these great products.

4. I have a big date first date with a guy I am really interested in. What are some beauty items I should invest in to make sure this isn’t the first and LAST date?
Ahh, nothing like a first date with someone you actually like. The butterflies, the week spent getting ready, the awkward first kiss. Nothing like it. Well you will have to look your best. The one product that is a must is Nars Body Oil because it makes your skin irresistible ($59, saksfifthavenue.com). If you wear this from head to toe your date will be powerless against you. It is created with a unique blend of Monoi de Tahiti coconut oil, the delicate fragrance of the Tiare flower and a rich chocolate shimmer that will leave your skin glowing. And you can use it in your hair. Or during your pre-date bubble bath.

And don’t forget the most important factor on whether that first kiss will be your only kiss, your breath. Make sure you have your breath is minty fresh before you even pucker your lips. Try rinsing with Dentyne Ice™ Mouth Rinse ($3.49, drfresh.com or Target stores). This alcohol-free cool mouth wash leaves your mouth kissably clean without the “burn” associated with alcohol-based mouthwashes. Kills odor causing bacteria with flavors such as Arctic Chill or Shiver Mint. Swish this around a couple times and you will be ready for the first kiss when you open the door.

The second one is Alien Eau Luminescente by Thierry Mugler ($75, bloomingdales.com). This limited edition fragrance concentrates all the benefits of sunlight for an energizing , illuminating and comforting aura. The warm scent combines sparkling mandarin blends with exotic Ti -are flower and white amber. Together these scents form a hypnotic and magnetic fragrance experience. And this bottle is another one of my favorites. It looks like it was cut from raw stone and is a flamboyant, golden Orange color. Beautiful.

Q: The warm weather has rolled in and it’s time to break out the strappy heels. I love the look of super high sexy heels but they always hurt my feet or make them look terrible. Do you have any suggestions on what I could do to spare myself the pain? I don’t know anyone who hasn’t suffered to wear a fabulous pair of shoes. For a while I was to a point where I believed a shoe wasn’t fabulous unless it hurt my feet. No pain, no shoe gain right? Wrong. There are some great products on the market that will now keep you looking fabulous in your hottest show by making you feel fabulous in your shoes.

Dainty Footings ($6.95-$12.95, daintyfootings.com) are a dream for those of us who love the look of designer heels but can’t stand the the pressure on joints and the pain that those heels cause us. Dainty Footings are designer shoe Cushions that uses a special material called PORON to help provide maximum shock absorption. PORON is an open cell material that allows heat and moisture to dissipate quickly and keeps feet comfortable.They have a selection of different products that include Heel Liners, Ball-of-Foot Cushions, Heel Cushions and Revie Insoles.

Airplus for Her is a comprehensive line of foot care products designed just for women. They give you the chance to feel comfortable in your luxurious shoes, which up until now you might of thought was impossible to do. The line contains everything you can think of to revitalize your feet from toes to ankle. Including Gel Heel Cups, Love My Straps, Orthodox Arch Support, Apara Slingies and Steppies. ($2.80-$7.99, Major chain and drugstores nationwide). You will never walk in your heels, strappy sandals, pumps or boots the same. In fact you will wonder how you walked in them for that long with out these products.

Q: I have used every toothpaste or beauty product that promises “White Teeth”. I am wondering with all this stuff on the market if there are any products that really work to whiten teeth? A white smile does a lot of things. It can make you look younger. Make your skin appear brighter. It can help you get a job. It can help you get that second date. So it’s no surprise that the market is flooded with teeth whiteners and bleachers. But with so many products consumers can get overwhelmed. I have helped by narrowing your search down for you to two products that really work.

The first is the iWHITE Teeth Whitening Kit ($44.99, iwhitesmile.com). The kit delivers fast and effective results with their breaktrough at home teeth whitening technology. IWHITE Teeth Whitening kit contains several bleaching foam strips and mouth tray that activates the strips with pulses of neon Electroluminescent energy. This energy is directed through the molecules of matter of the whitening gel. Now it is really high tech but all you have to know is that after a few safe treatments you are left with impossibly white teeth.

The second is Arm & Hammer Whitening Booster ($4.99, Mass Food and Drug chains nationwide). This product brightens your smile quickly and without any extra steps. You just put some of this peroxide gel on top of your toothbrush every time you brush and your left a noticeably whiter smile. It actually contains 2X more whitening than than the leading whitening strip and is enamel safe. It’s the easiest, cheapest and most convenient way to really whiten your teeth.

Q: Summer racks havoc on my skin. What moisturizers, cleansers and potions can I use to keep my healthy spring skin?
The summer heat and humidity can do a real number on your skin. Not to mention the suns harmful UV rays. The first thing is that you want to make sure your always protected with a protective SPF lotion. Hawaiian Tropic makes a great line, including a Ozone Ultimate SPF 80that is oil free and non greasy ($10.99, drugstore.com).

But when you are in the comfort of your living room and your trying to renew that tired skin use Darphin Aromatic Renewing Balm ($75, darphin.com). This overnight solution for dry skin, soothes, relieves tightness and improves skins suppleness stolen by the humidity and the sun. Vitamin E works to protect the complexion from environmental factors and the essential oils blend revitalizes skin. Leaving skin protected, nourished and glowing. Can use as a spot treatment, a weekly deep condition treatment for the skin or as a over night treatment during the summer.

To brighten and revitalize dehydrated skin use La Prairie Advanced Marine Biology Tonic ($95, laprairie.com). It is a treatment lotion that maximizes the biological activity of the active ingredients, vitamins and oxygen carrier layers, preventing premature oxidation. It contains Vitamins E,A and C to fight against skin damage caused by free radicals. The tonic also relieves and helps inhibit the appearance of redness and information as it soothes and calms. And it is formulated with Sea Water, naturally rich in minerals, to improve hydration. A great soothing tonic that will keep your skin healthy all the way through summer.

Q: I am tired of my go to lip-gloss. I want something fresh and new. What lip gloss would your recommend to me to get out of my lipgloss rut?
I love lip gloss so you have came to the right place. Two of my favorite glosses to join the ranks in my makeup bag are Tarte Double Dose Berry Boost & Gloss and Napoleon Perdis DeVine Goddess Lipgloss. Tarte’s Double Dose Berry Boost & Gloss ($21, sephora.com) is a high shine color packed gloss with and added t5 super fruit complex. The fruit complex is a proprietary blend of the five most active super fruits. With each swipe of the gloss you get both beauty and treatment. The inner part of the gloss is a concentrated pigment that mixes with the outer high shine gloss. You are left with a shiny rich color that helps rejuvenate and moisturize your lips. Comes in 4 great colors. Beautiful.

Napoleon Perdis DeVine Goddess Lipgloss ($25, napoleonperdis.com) is another favorite. The lush gloss comes in two seductive shades that live you looking like a real movie star. Marilyn is a head turning iridescent pearl that has va-va-voom. And Muse is a soft, coral colored gloss that screams classic beauty. They both contain Vitamin E to heal lips and marine Collagen to repair lips. I love the light texture and sparkly color.

Q: Last summer I got bumps on my bikini line and underarms when I shaved. How do I avoid the bumps this summer? First make sure you are shaving skin that it’s not dry or irritated. You want to shave soft, wet, fully moisturized skin. Use a sharp clean razor every time you shave. And finally try one of the several anti bump products on the market now. I came across a great one not to long ago. Whish Beauty Flawless Bump Fighter ($22.50, whishbody.com). It ensures a smooth bump free shave and can be used on legs, bikini line and underarm areas. Flawless Bump Fighter combines clinically-proven, natural active ingredients that not only prevent bumps and ingrown hair but also inhibit future hair growth. The result is soft, touchable skin for longer periods of time than any shave you have ever had before. Plus it smells fresh and clean.

Q: There are a ton of makeup palettes out now and I find it overwhelming. Which one would you recommend for the summer? Women are busier then ever and we want are favorite must have items in a convenient easy to use and carry makeup palette. Cosmetic companies have taken note and almost every line has a palette out. But not all palettes are created equally. My favorite this summer is Sugar Cosmetics Round the Clock ($42, sugarcosmetics.com). This makeup palette combines the best hues that work in both in the sunlight and moonlight. The palette has an extra-large mirror and six must have beauty products that include a concealer, brightener, shadows bronzer and a moisturizing lip gloss. The colors work really well together and just with the six products you can create several looks for day and for evening. Round the clock.

Q: What fragrances are hot right now? I have two fragrances to recommend and they couldn’t be any different. One evokes fields of magical flowers and the other is a wild fruity floral. Bath and Body Works Enchanted Orchid ($19, bathandbodyworks.com) is the first fragrance and it is the essence of spring with its delicate scent. With every spritz you are transported to a exotic field of Orchids. The smell is silky, smooth, creamy and sensual. With notes of pink grapefruit, water lily, crisp apple, vanilla Orchid, Violet petals and creamy amber, this fragrance is warm, lush and tropical at the same time. Not overpowering yet not timid it strikes just the right balance.

The other is Ed Hardy Perfume for Women ($55, amazon.com). Created by the famous designer Christian Audigier this fragrance comes in a rock n roll package that lets you know that this is a different type of fragrance. And once you smell this delicious scent your realize just how original it is. The fragrance is a fruity floral scent with notes of apple soufflé, mango, wild strawberry, rudy red grapefruit, freesia petals, watery muguet, linden blossom, warm amber, musk, tonka bean and vanilla pudding. Truly unique and utterly surprising.