Stay warm from head to toes with Scala Collezione, Kushyfoot and LL Bean!

The cold weather has arrived with a vengeance which has me scrambling for ways to stay warm while still looking good. Sound hard? Not so much thanks to stylish warmth from:

Want to keep your ears warm without messing up your hair? Then a headband is the way to go and you can't beat the cute factor of this Scala Collezione Boiled Wool Headband embellished with rosettes - $30 - in 5 colours: black, charcoal, ivory, wine and chocolate.

Available online at http://www.hartfordyork.com/product/7239/womens-hats-ss.

I wear black tights pretty much every day once the weather gets cold but regular tights can leave my legs chilly and the thick wool ones look bulky (and no one wants their legs looking thicker then they have to be) so I am thrilled with the discovery of Kushyfoot Fleece Lined Tights - $8.99 - available in small/medium and medium/tall - for legs that are smooth and sleek on the outside and comfy cozy on the inside!

Available at retailers across North America and online at www.kushyfoot.com.

Regular long underwear is bulky and can overheat you when indoors which is why I love the lightweight layering and warming qualities of silk:

LL Bean Silk Pointelle Three-Quarter Sleeve Low Scoopneck - $44.95 - in sizes from XS to XL - provides a layer of warmth against winter's cold in a feminine pointelle-knit fabric. Ideal for everyday wear, it's extremely lightweight and layers smoothly under clothes without adding bulk.

Available online at www.llbean.com.

- Lisamarie -

A treat for your summer feet from Foot Petals, Avon, Summer Soles and Kushyfoot!

You would think that now we can ditch the heavy boots and socks that our feet would be happy and rejoicing! Sadly, with the hot weather comes new challenges including our sandals digging and feet that are hot and sweating. How about a few solutions to solve the worst summer feet issues:

Foot Petals Stiletto Stylist Kit - $44.95 - everything you need to fix every aggravating problem that your shoes are liable to cause you including: Tip Toes - ball of foot cushions prevent feet from sliding forward; Heavenly Heelz - back of heel cushions improve heel grip and reduces ankle chaff; Strappy Strips - thin strips that help keep straps in place; Haute Heelz - bottom of heel cushions that help reduce heel pain and stress; Killer Kushionz - 3/4 insoles provide overall shock absorption and fit; Sole Stopperz - bottom of sole stick-ons prevent slipping on slick surfaces; and PORON - performance cushioning that never loses its shape.

The Strappy Strips are the best thing ever for summer sandals, not only do they keep straps in place, they keep them from digging in and leaving those nasty welts that are the bane of sandal wearers!

Now available at The Shopping Channel - www.theshoppingchannel.com

 

Avon Foot Works Cherry Ice Collection - with a refreshing new cherry ice scent includes: Moisturizing Lotion - 100ml - $7.99 - absorbs quickly to condition feet and leave skin feeling heel-to-toe soft; Exfoliating Scrub - 100ml - $7.99 - softens and smoothes hard, callused areas on feet; and Cooling Foot Spray - 100ml - $9.99 - rejuvenates tired legs and feet.

Not only do I love the cherry smell I really love the Cooling Foot Spray - store it in the fridge and your hot tired feet will be calling me up to thank me (and I will be impressed they can dial)!

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca

Summer Soles Stay Dry Liners - $9.95 - is there anything worse than hot sweaty feet swimming and sticking to your favourite summer shoes? The solution is here, no longer will you have to squish along in what ever shoes you want to wear from pumps to flip flops, they will keep your feet dry! In 2 absorbent fabrics, one which feels like suede and lots of colours that fit women shoe sizes 5-11 with minor trimming and are removable with no residue. And for added bonuses, not only do the liners cover the stitching on the shoe beds that always end up irritating your feet they come in such cute patterns that they add a whole new flair to open shoes!

Score your own at www.summersoles.ca

Kushyfoot Sandals To Go - $9.99 - normally after a night of dancing at the club you would put on your Kushyfoot Flats To Go for the trip home for your tired feet but now that summer is near, your poor feet will probably be hot too! Problem solved - same idea but with ventilation for your overheated tootsies! And because they fold up in a little pouch for easy portability, they are perfect for the next time you get a pedicure and realize you forgot to bring your sandals - your sandals will be right there in your purse!

Available in store nationwide and online at drugstore.com and www.kushyfoot.com

- Lisamarie -

Your New Year's eve will be a lot more comfortable thanks to Secret and Kushyfoot!

The best part of New Year's parties is buying a new dress to wear - the worst part is having to stuff yourself into said dress without all of those cookies you scarfed down at Christmas bulging out the sides and the way your feet ache by the time the ball drops - problems solved:


Solutions by Secret Shaping Camisole - $26 - in nude, black and blush - Features a seamless design that slims and smoothes midriff and tummy; built up straps and high back silhouette eliminates bra lines; zoned compression targets torso and upper back for a smooth finish; and molded cup design lifts bust.

Available exclusively at Sears.

Kushyfoot Microfiber Tights - $8.99 - what makes them different then your usual run-of-the-mill tights is the reflexology inspired comfort sole to make standing on your feet all night in heels, a little less painful! They come in a wide variety of colours: black, brown, grey, navy and purple; ribbed - black, brown grey and purple; and fishnets that cleverly substitute the reflexology-inspired sole for the usual misery of the old open-mesh fishnet foot that your toes would always get caught in.

Available instore nationwide and online at drugstore.com and www.kushyfoot.com

- Lisamarie -

Putting your best foot forward is easy thanks to Airplus, Avon, LUSH, Elizabeth Grant and Kushyfoot!

Exhausted after a long day of holiday shopping? No doubt your dogs are barking up a storm (I'm talking about your feet for anyone who is confused right now about barking dogs) and you would love to have something, anything to perk them back up again. Here are some great products to get you ready for yet another round of shopping (because you know you're not done yet!): 


Airplus Spa Value Pack - $12.99 - has everything you need for the perfect at-home pedicure: Pedistone - a double-sided pumice stone made with 100% pure Indonesian volcanic pumice with medium and heavy coarseness sides; Scrub - exfoliant sugar scrub with a special emulsifier to maintain granularity; Heel Foot Creme - super-hydrating heel creme made with paraffin for extra moisture retention; and Aloe Infused Spa Socks - ultra-comfortable moisturizing socks infused with Aloe and Vitamin E that provide the ultimate spa experience to soothe and comfort feet. While you're picking one of these up for yourself, pick one up for your shopping bestie too, her feet will thank you! Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Zellers Pharmacy.

Avon Foot Works Mocha Supreme Energizing Foot Soak - 100ml - $7.99 - cleans, deodorizes and softens calluses for smooth feet. If you love the chocolate/coffee smell it also comes in a Foaming Foot Scrub - 100ml - $7.99 and a Nourishing Foot Butter - 100ml - $7.99. Because nothing feels better when your feet are hot and tired then sticking them in warm, wonderfully scented water! Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca

LUSH Volcano Foot Mask - 325g - $20.95 - get rid of dead skin and freshen up your feet with a thick coat of the enzymic papaya, deodorizing tomato and stimulating cinnamon leaf oil contained in this mask. Apply to dry feet, wrap in saran wrap and relax for 10 minutes, then scrub it off to reveal soft and smooth tootsies! I love the spicy smell but find the saran wrap cumbersome to wrap - much easier, plastic bags!

Elizabeth Grant Hand & Foot Cream - 100ml - $20 - they warn you right on the tube that it's strong smelling because of the camphor it contains but I don't really find it that bad at all. It can be a hand cream as well, but to me it's a foot cream smell - but if you don't mind the smell, it does absorb easily so would be fine for your hands too. Available through their website at www.elizabethgrant.com or at The Shopping Channel - www.theshoppingchannel.com

Kushyfoot Flats To Go! - $9.99 - you'll be kissing me for this tip, throw a pair of these foldable flats in your purse and when your feet just can't take it another minute during shopping, holiday parties or travel - ta da - instant relief! And they come in such fun prints that you will still look plenty festive without the pain! Available in stores nationwide and online at www.kushyfoot.com

Of course the best thing for tired feet is a foot rub from a shirtless fireman... a girl can dream... Now get shopping!

- Lisamarie -