Discount Pedicures

How is it possible that Memorial Day is this upcoming weekend? So not ready for it-bikiniwise. But at least our feet have a fighting chance, thanks to the pedicure deals that SpaWeek.com has going on. We may even splurge on the Tribeca Spa of Tranquility's deal before our trip to Grand Cayman next week. For $99, you get a Full Body Tan, Pedicure/Reflexology and Manicure!

Star Trek: The Next Great Date Movie

We saw Star Trek this weekend and no amount of build-up spoiled our fun. From the action-packed and touching start to the end, the movie is filled with inter-galactic battles, Vulcan philosophy, even several hand to hand combat scenes and laser gun fights that will remind you of the t.v. show. Whether you're a trekkie or not, the movie was designed to satisfy.


True to the reports about a super attractive cast, the movie stars Chris Pine as James T. Kirk with blue eyes almost as dreamy as Paul Newman's; and Zachary Quinto as Spock, who's sexier here than as Sylar on Heroes. The casting was spot on, Pine plays Kirk as a reckless but brilliant lady-killer and Quinto's half-human/half-Vulcan Spock is almost totally in control. Zoe Saldana plays the beautiful and short-skirted Uhura who's tangled in an intriguing romance throughout the show. (Pictured above Director J.J. Abrams, Eric Bana who plays Nero, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine.)

Did we rush to call Wolverine "the best date movie ever?" You can judge for yourself after you've seen Star Trek. You can't lose if you pick between these two movies.

photos courtesy of People.com

Summer Lipsticks

Move over gloss--we have a new favorite this summer: Lip stains. They're not sticky or heavy and our hair won't get glued to our lips on a windy day at the beach. One of our faves is the CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain. It basically looks like a magic marker. You simply "draw" the color on your lips and it stays in place for hours. It also has a delicious scent--we're going to guess it's raspberry. If your lips get a little dry, dab on a touch of Aquaphor on top.


A close second is the Stila Pomegranate Crush Lip and Cheek Stain. It's the plummier more mysterious sister to the Cherry Crush.




Think you can't live without the boost a gloss gives smaller lips? Try the Tarte Rise & Shine Plumping Lip Stain that has a superfruit complex to make lips their fullest. The gel-based tint lasts all day and is paraben, sulfate and phthalates-free.

Of course if you can't give up gloss, we don't blame you. Check here for our favorite lip glosses from last summer--all are still available in stores!

Win a Trip to Barbados

We keep hearing about Barbados these days--Jet Blue is starting service there in the fall, our friend Carolyn just got back, and now Lands' End is introducing its "swimwear island" with a chance to win a trip to Barbados. The interactive island offers a "getaway from swimwear shopping as you know it" and we gotta admit--it sure beats a too bright dressing room! The cute pop ups guide you towards suits that slim, performance suits, separates and the resort collection. Our favorite is this sexy one-shoulder number.



To sweeten up the deal, Lands' End is offering free shipping between now and May 25 with the following:

Promo Code = ISLAND

PIN = 5262

Louis Vuitton Totally Monogram Tote

If bags are more your thing than mascara or, if, like us, you're an addict of both, you won't want to miss the Louis Vuitton online pre-sale of the Totally Monogram Tote. It's the first time the iconic brand has ever launched a product online and we salute the company's efforts for being ahead of other luxury brands when it comes to the web. The bag is available through June 1.

They've also joined Twitter and already have close to 300 followers in their first four hours. At that rate, they'll give Oprah--who just topped 1 mil--a run for her money. Find them at http://twitter.com/louisvuitton_US.