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.

I would start with a gentle cleanser to remove impurities and dirt before applying your moisturizer. Try Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes ($5.99, Duane Reade in New York City). These 100% Alcohol and Oil Free wipes use only the purest ingredients to gently cleanse even the most sensitive sin. They are amazing at wiping away all your makeup while refreshing and toning skin.

Follow up with moisturizer that will heal skin and protect it. Journee Bio-restorative Day Cream with PSP ($75, neocutis.com) is an anti-aging day cream with anti-oxidants, hyaluronic acid and UVA/UVB protection SPF 30+ to rejuvenate, protect and hydrate skin. It is formulated with PSP, the most complete protein blend of Human Growth Factors, Cytokines and Interleukins available to rejuvenate and soothe skin. Your skin will be left looking visibly younger and smoother.

Q: I have a big first date and if all goes well there will be a kiss at the end. I am wondering how to get my lips ready and kissable for the big night?
Kissable lips are soft and moisturized lips. Nothing says don’t kiss me like dry chapped lips. I would suggest trying Suggah Lip Treatment ($38, sircuitskin.com) is a serious treatment that instantly relieves dry, chapped lips from the moment you apply it. The Lip Treatment contains soothing ingredients such as Shea Butter to heal the skin on your lips. Your lips will look sinfully sexy and richly hydrated. Plus they will be smoother which will make your lipstick go on better.

Don’t forget the other “kiss ruiner,”bad breath! The only toothpaste I would trust for a date night kiss would be Colgate Max White ($3.29, Mass Retail and Grocery Stores Nationwide). This is the only whitening toothpaste infused with hundreds of Mini Breath Strips that dissolve in your mouth. It delivers an intense rush of icy, breath refreshment with extra whitening power. Now all you have to do is add your favorite lip gloss (not to heavy) and you are good to go.

Q: Every time I go to the mall I see lots of kits and sets of beauty products. They look like good deals. Is there one beauty kit for the summer you would suggest to buy?
The good news for beauty junkies is that especially in this economic downturn companies are creating kits and collections to entice buyers. In the past the sets might have been products that weren’t the best colors but now the sets are packed with top quality products that can create several looks for really good prices. One such kit that is out just in time for the summer is Laura Geller’s Bring on the Bronze – The Ultimate Baked Bronzing Kit ($45, sephora.com). This kit is complete with golden glow essentials for skin, eyes and lips. It is perfect for summer skin to add or enhance a fabulous glow. The products are all high quality and you will look effortlessly beautiful. The Bronzing Kit includes a Spackle Tinted Under Make-up Primer in Bronze, Baked Eye shadow Duo in Candied Bronze, Lipshine SPF15 in Sun Drenched, Split Baked Body Frosting All Over Body Glow in Honey Glow/Sugar Glow with Puff and it all comes in this super chic Cosmetic Bag in Metallic Bronze.

Q: I want to try to switch out my old shampoo and conditioner for something new. Do you have tips on what might be some good products to try for kinky/curly hair?
There is an amazing line of products from a company called Hair Rules. They specialize in hair care and styling solutions for a multi-textural world and they have a fabulous shampoo and a conditioner specifically for kinky hair. The Aloe Grapefruit Clarifying Shampoo ($20, hairrules.com) is perfect for the summer. The formula combines soothing aloe with clarifying grapefruit and mild cleansers to clarify and decongest hair, without stripping the scalp of natural oils. It gently removes product buildup and environmental residue from scalp and hair, restoring movement and shine.

Follow the shampoo with Quench Deep Conditioner ($24, hairrules.com). This daily, ultra-rich conditioning and softening treatment promotes suppleness, manageability and shine in parched, frizzy and lackluster hair. The deep conditioner is formulated with honey and glycerin to help enhance moisture penetration and protect against breakage. The super-conditioning shea butter, coconut and olive oils, extracts of avocado and jojoba in the conditioner help to keep kinky, curly and wavy hair healthy and lustrous. If you go to their website they have great testimonials and before and after pictures.