Pucker up. Fresh-squeezed pink grapefruit is good for you, brimming with Vitamin C, lycopene, limonoids and naringin. These potent antioxidants are present in 100% Pure’s Fresh Squeezed Pink Grapefruit Juicy Shower Gel, a real treat for the skin. The formula refreshes and purifies, so your body is glowing and invigorated; vitamins C and E offer an extra antioxidant boost. The clean, crisp scent of pink grapefruit essential oil revitalizes and uplifts a dropping spirit in the morning.

It’s the details that matter, and if you ever had a doubt, simply check out the stunning, intricate work of artist Jill Platner. Her Fishtail belt is an instant classic inspired by her life-long of nature. Its concept fuses organic form with decidedly modern design. The result? A luxe piece that you can love for a lifetime. Her jewelry, handmade in NYC, is just as fetching, fashioned from sterling silver and 19 karat gold.

Think chocolates cause breakouts? Think again. Sugar-free Frutels harness the skin-clearing properties of antioxidant, polypheonol-packed dark chocolate (which have 300 times the antioxidant capacity of blueberries). Turns out the premium, all-natural variety helps the body ward off the effects of oxidative stress, and we can’t say that we’re totally surprised. How many times have we turned to a rich chocolate brownie on a bad day, and felt one millions times better as we let the crumbs tumble from the corners of our mouths? Polyphenols help to reduce inflammation in the body, which translates as calm, clearer skin. Chocolate candies that beautify? A winning invention.

We generally shy away from mainstream stores, but it looks like Nine West’s Cedargrove ankle bootie, cut in one of fall’s hottest trends, is a relatively affordable way to look oh-so-chic and cop the edgy style of cult-favorite Costume National. With neutral palette, ruched leather and sturdy build, this patent platform-stiletto hybrid does faintly look the part of one of Ennio Capasa’s designs, no?

Toby Pomeroy’s nature-inspired Prism Earrings are forged from one piece of solid 18 karat EcoGold, and the artisan methods used to create the jewelry hark back to an ancient era. Living in the foothills of the Himalayas, a young boy by the name of Toby Pomeroy was captivated by native artisans creating stunning woodcarvings, furniture, jewelry and brass vessels using only simple tools, bare hands and plenty of imagination. Today, his eponymous studio stands for a handful of young artists influenced by the beauty and simplicity of nature, just like him.

Few bags fit all of our requirements. Enter the EnV Bag out of Los Gatos, California. It’s strong enough to hold up to three bags full of groceries, pretty enough to wear to the mall, and durable enough to withstand machine washing. Five funky, flashy prints coordinate with each other and are available in various storage pack sizes to fit in your purse. Each bag is printed on both sides and made of water-resistant nylon.

Marie is always on the go, jet-setting at lightning speed to keep up with the fiercest fashion news. That’s how we discovered the debut collection of West/Feren, tucked under the crook of her enviably toned arm. New York’s Alison Pawling creates the bags, which span clutches to shoulder totes, with colorful African fabric flourishes, high-end construction techniques and tailored shapes that exude ladylike polish.

Custom totes made out of recycled boat sails? What a clever idea, masterminded by Portland, Maine’s Hannah Kubiak and Beth Shisser. Every design produced by Sea Bags has technically sailed around the world before it even leaves the duo’s shop. Naturally, each one is durable, water resistant and washing-machine friendly with rope handles. Most of them are white or off-white Dacron, in materials from canvas to Kevlar.

Sexy isn’t contrived. Case in point: Zadig & Voltaire. The “casually refined” line radiates raw, effortless sensuality with choice materials: cashmere, washed silk, satin, lace and sumptuous iridescent leathers give each piece a rock ‘n roll swagger. Slouchy silhouettes are the hallmark of the collections and some of our favorite pieces are embroidered with messages or glittered skulls (yes, the skull trend is still going strong). We double dog dare you to make like the models on the web site and wear a scarf strategically draped over bare breasts.

Sit through the salad course at a dinner party thrown by San Francisco’s elite and the conversation inevitably turns to beauty (interior design is discussed over dessert). This is how we heard about Illuminata, owned by esthetician Cynthia Quan. Mellow and sage (not to mention a master masseuse), Quan offers European facials that cater to a hurried crowd, as well as those who love to linger. This time of year, when the heat makes our sweat glands work overtime, clients adore the back treatment which includes cleansing, exfoliation, steam, extractions, mask and a rub down. Two consecutive treatments in one month and you’re on your way to wearing that LBD that bares all.