Sandal Time Means Soft Smooth Callus-Free Feet

Hey, before you slip into those amazing new sandals, you better check your feet.

Are you sandal-ready, ladies?

If your heels are cracked and callused, then you have no business showing off your feet, no matter how sexy those sandals are.

We have a simple 2-step nightly routine for soft, smooth callus-free feet:

1. Exfoliate.
You need a powerful, yet gentle buffer, and we've found one in Diamancel Diamond Foot Buffer #11 ($49, at sephora). The price tag might seem a bit steep for a foot file, but trust us, this baby really does the job. Watch the dead skin fly away and bring back super smooth soles, The magic is in the buffer's unique, geometric diamond pattern surface.

2. Moisturize.

After exfoliating rub in a thick foot treatment like NeoStrata Foot Gel Plus ($19.50, at neostrata). This one is like "a pedicure in a jar.". The formula features a 15% AHA, Glycolic Acid Moisturizer base . It not only dissolves the rough spots, but provides a nourishing, soothing layer for your feet.

In the morning, wake up to a super smooth set of soles.

How To Get Sexy Celebrity Wavy Beach Hair

Golden girl Jennifer Aniston has always been the cover girl for Best Wavy Beach Hair. Then, a couple of months ago, she went and chopped off her signature look for a sleek, shoulder-length bob.

In our humble opinion....boring, Jennifer. We can see her anxiously trying to grow it out now.

Hair that looks tousled and free, like you've just spent a day at the beach, is a style that everyone seems to like. And with the right hair productsand styling tools, you, too, can create sexy, celebrity beach hair for summer!

Blake Lively, Vanessa Hudgens, Julia Roberts, and Kate Hudson, are just a few of the famous heads who look like they're fans of the sun and surf club.

There are a few ways to achieve this sexy, boho beach hair:

1. Have a professional stylist tend to your locks.

2. Or.......Do it yourself. At bedtime, spritz on a good volumizer and then braid hair into 4 big sections. Remember--the smaller the braid, the tighter the wave, so if you want a ton of wild waves, then make more braids. In the morning, take out the braids for beach hair that has staying power.

3. You can also pick up a bottle of product designed to give you wavy, beach hair. Try new Alterna Summer Hair Ocean Waves Texturizing Spray ($20, at Sephora. "This spray provides weightless volume, moisture lock, and a natural wavy texture to all hair types for that sexy, back-from-the-beach look."

Spray on damp or dry hair from roots to ends and shape with fingers for a loose, tousled look.You can also use a diffuser to create waves or a big-barreled curling iron to lock in that tousled beach hair.

It's a playful, sexy hairstyle even if you're not really running around at the beach all day.

Celebrities Like Jessica Rock The Romper For Easy Daytime Chic

Jessica Simpson loves this look! She's been wearing 'it' for a few years now. In fact, the blonde beauty features a cute, Petaluma chambray number in her Jessica Simpson Collection:

"I live in rompers in the summer!" she says. "They're easy and comfortable. I change up the look with different belts."

And Jessica Simpson isn't alone. A number of celebrities have been snapped out and about, wearing the hot trend for summer, ladies like---Nicole Richie, all 3 Kardashian sisters, Blake Lively, etc.

Here's the look:

1. Cute romper.
2. Big sunglasses.
3. Statement handbag.
4. Sexy sandals.

Rompers are everywhere, and the style is attractive on all women: Curvy, skinny, short, tall.

Jessica's Petaluma Chambray Romper ($59, at jessicasimpsoncollection.

The smocked romper comes with a skinny belt and detachable halter strap. Check out the top photo. That's Jess' chambray romper.

Hollywood Faces Looking Volumized---Is It The Radiesse Filler?

We are always talking about hair volumizers. But what about volumizers for the face, like a filler called Radiesse?
These days, just about every Hollywood beauty is walking the red carpet with much fuller cheeks, temples, a sculpted chin, and barely a wrinkle in sight. Sure, famous faces go in for facelifts, but times have changed. Nowadays, the injectable is taking over---instant volume in mere minutes! And no, we cannot prove that the famous faces pictured here, have been anywhere near a syringe of filler. We can only speculate.

The filler that can restore your youthful glow and fullness is a syringe of Radiesse, a hyaluronic substance that lasts for up to 2 years.

Radiesse has staying power and many women are paying up to $1,000 for a syringe of this thick, putty-like volumizer. In addition, the filler stimulates collagen production, essential for younger-looking skin.

Of course, the challenge is trying to strike the perfect balance of fullness to a natural-looking face. Over-filling, and getting chipmunk cheeks can happen, and sometimes, Hollywood goes a bit far in this department. NYC plastic surgeon Alan Matarasso told More magazine, that the key here is to create something subtle.

"The whole key is doing subtle, incremental things that keep up with the aging process, rather than going out for a home-run."

Well-said, Dr. Matarasso.

For more information about Radiesse, click here.

Lounge Around In Easy Breezy Linen Pants: Classic Summer Trend

If you don't already have a pair of khaki linen drawstring pants hanging in your closet, then get out and pick up some!

Linen drawstring pants are a classic summer trend, and very popular for 2011.

What's there not to love about easy, breezy linen?

It's a wonderful fabric that 'breathes,' is comfortable, cool, and is flattering to all women. And linen drawstring pants aren't just for lounging by the pool or at the beach. Linen can go many places and travels well. And when you get a pair in khaki, the classic style looks even richer.

You can find khaki linen pants in just about every boutique and department store around. We found 3 pairs in just minutes online:

1. Venus Linen Drawstring Pant-(on Sale now for $22, at venus.com).
Functional and fashionable.
Drawstring waist and two front pockets.
Available in three inseams for just the right length.
100% Linen.

2. Michael Stars Linen Drawstring Pants ($98, at willowst.com).

Lightweight linen pant.
Full pant legs.
Twill draw cord.
Side angled slit pockets.
Back square patch flap pockets with button closures.
Slight elasticized back waistband.
8.5 inch front rise.

3. Body Central Fold-over Linen Blend Pant ($19.80, at bodyc.com).
33” inseam.
Pull on.
Domestic rayon/linen.
Sizes S(2-4), M(6-8), L(10-12).
Khaki (KH).

New Nair Cool Gel Hair Remover: This Ain't Your Mama's Stinky Depilatory

As the temperatures rise, more skin is bared. And that means, more hair to remove.

Let's be honest, shaving is the quickest and cheapest method for removing unwanted hair. And then there's waxing, a much more expensive way to melt away growth and keep you stubble-free for longer.

Then there's the depilatory. Apply, wait for 5-10 minutes and rinse away. Maybe you watched your mom use Nair or Neet back in the day. More likely, maybe you 'smelled' these depilatories and came rushing into the bathroom to see what the offensive, strong odor was all about.

Sure, Nair, Neet, and all the others, have always had a foul odor, but when the depilatory worked, your legs and underarms felt like silk---so smooth to the touch.

Now, Nair has come out with Cool Gel Hair Remover (7.5 oz. $6.99, at drugstores). The scent is supposed to be a fresh, clean scent, well, you decide. We like the idea of a gel, because it glides on easily, and does feel cool to the touch. And this new Nair is supposed to remove all the hair you don't want, in a matter of minutes.

The good news----it's wonderful to see a product with a hydrating, cooling texture for those hot spring/summer days ahead.

This Nair is a must try.

Feet Need TLC In Those Warmer Days Ahead: Limit Flip-Flop Wear

Warmer days ahead, mean time to bare your feet, ladies! And for many of us, that means slipping into a pair of faithful flip-flops.

You've heard the arguments before, that flip-flops or thong-style flat sandals, are NOT the best summer footwear. The American Podiatric Medical Association, along with plenty of studies out there, caution that flip-flop wearing time should be limited.

When you're walking in a pair, your gait changes in a way that affects your feet, ankles, and legs. And believe it or not, these go-to-casual sandals can cause substantial pain.

If you cannot give up wearing flip-flops, at least slip into a pair that have good arch support and cushioning. As the experts say......"If your flip-flops can fold in half, then they are NOT sturdy enough."

And while we're discussing feet, remember this part of your body also needs sunscreen. How many of you are guilty of applying the SPF everywhere BUT your feet and ankles? You are not alone.

Melanoma can attack any unprotected parts of your body, so please don't skimp on the sunscreen there.

And the foot experts also suggest keeping your precious feet dry. Wash them every day with soap and water, and do clean between the toes. And also, rub a little deodorant on your soles to keep feet sweat-free and smelling fresh.