For this week’s best of Sass, Style & Substance beauty & fashion news!

• Beauty Match
  Free Beauty Samples: Lift SP Instant Face Lift with Acai Extract
• My Women Stuff
  Can you be allergic to organic products?
• eye4style
  eye4style is getting ready for Valentine’s Day with heart necklaces done right!
• STYLEnosh
  Easy ways to finally organize your closet.
• Steeping Beauty
  Prep your lips for Valentine’s Day with Softlips moisturizing SPF treatments.
• Her Accessories
  Celebrities need to remember that Muppets do not make good footwear – seriously!
• Gleaming Things
  February is The Heart Truth month, so wear red and remember to take care of yourself.
• A Touch of Blusher
  A Touch of Blusher reviews Lady Dior palette in French Chic.

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I’ve found jewelry gifts for your mom, your grandmother, sister and even your child’s teacher!  Want to check it out?  You can read the whole jewelry gift guide here.

Happy shopping!

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jewelry gift guide – have a “Gleaming” Christmas

So I was definitely excited when I was introduced to the The Fashion List – an online calendar of all things fashion-y.

The Fashion List has an online schedule of which fashion shows are happening where, and allows you to create your own personal calendar of which events you’d like to attend.

Cool, no?

It’s still in the beta stages, but you can sign up online and keep in the know

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The Fashion List

The “Bosom Button” was designed to prevent little oopsies & can also be used to secure other garments.

It’s a essentially a Swarovski crystal pin, but it’s definitely easier than using a safety pin (and more decorative too)  I don’t know about you lovely ladies, but I’ve had more than one safety pin pop and that hurts!

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Bosom Buttons

I just got to try out a new product from Spongeables, called “Pedi-scrubs”, that should help keep your feet in strappy-sandal condition.

Pedi-scrubs are a two sided sponge (one side is soft, for skin and the other is a pumice sponge for soles) infused with soap.  They did a great job of buffing my heels (where I’m prone to getting calluses) and were gentle enough for my toes.

I tried out the green citrus-eucalyptus after a long day on my feet & it felt wonderful… smelled good too

Spongeables & Pedi-scrubs are available in drugstores, salons and department stores.

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products for tender tootsies

“I purchased a Via Republica handbag a few months ago from Nordstroms and love it. Unfortunately one of the hardware screws fell out and the store says they just have to take the purse back and do not have a replacement for this exact one. Do you have any suggestions before I give up my favorite bag? ”

I’m not sure where to find the exact replicas of the missing screw, but I would recommend you take it to a good shoe-maker or even a horse supply store (tack or harness store)

A good shoe-maker may be able to repair it or find something close enough – I wouldn’t want to give up my favorite purse either!

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solutions for hardware issues & purses

I’ve got a request to find a charm for a bracelet that’s also a working watch.  I haven’t come across any that are sold separately , but Juicy Couture makes a very cute stainless steel  charm bracelet that includes a heart-shaped watch with a mother-of-pearl face.

Hope that helps!

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Juicy Couture watch charm

But don’t like the “slap, slap, slap” noise that sometimes happen when you walk on hard surfaces?

Try taking a length of pretty ribbon (check out your local craft store – most stores have amazing selections of ribbon) about a yard long.  Put on your pretty, but noisy sandals, and run the ribbon underneath your shoe, in the instep.  It should fit snuggly against the heel.  Make sure both ends of the ribbon are even and then wrap them around your ankle, like you would wear an espadrille!

The trick for making this work is to make sure the ribbon isn’t touching the ground (it can wear or break) and use a ribbon that isn’t likely to slip when tied.

Presto!  Pretty sandals with no “slap, slap, slap”

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shoe hacks – solutions for “sandal slapping”

This Prada handbag is on sale for 90% off!

How about a Burberry “Heath” hobo bag for $259.00 – 33% off.

This is a limited edition “Bubble Fish” tote from Coach!

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great deals on fashion on Amazon

This is a natural straw hat from Hat Attack.  I love the detailing on the brim

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summer hats