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Sneaking out at noon and using my hour lunch for shopping rather than eating (does this make me a fashiorexic?) is a regular habit. But now the so-called “medispa” or medical spa has arrived at the suburban mall near my office and in a spa-like setting, clients are getting chemical peels, laser hair removal, and even Botox injections.

Last year, Botox topped the list of minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures done in the U.S., with more than 4.6 million wrinkle-fighting procedures performed, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The popularity of Botox combined with the convenience of a walk-in location right in the mall is likely to push that record setting number even higher in 2008… but is that a good thing?

If you want all the benefits of Botox without the pain, check out a skin-firming creme like Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Eye Creme ($75) or MD Skincare’s Hydra-Pure Antioxidant Firming Serum ($95). Both battle the age-telling fine lines and wrinkles, without the injections.

Tell us… what will you be doing on your lunch break? And is this another bizarre beauty treatment, like the vaginal rejuvenation spas we told you about before?

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Almost by accident and because of a nearby bottle of nail polish, Christian Louboutin created the infamous red-soled high heel and turned the dull, tread-worn base of the shoe into a status statement from Manhattan to Hollywood. It even spawned manicure trends.

Now other designers are copying his moves but adding a twist of their own. According to TrendHunter, Italian fashion house Emilio Pucci has created boots with the signature Pucci pattern on the sole.

And American rocker chic Betsey Johnson has a line with hot pink floral soles.

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Shown Above: progression of dragging pants, pants shortened with zakkerz, and pants with high heels

What is a zakkerz?
zakkerz (n.) a temporary pant roll-up wrap used to hold pants that have been rolled up to a shorter length for flat shoes.

zakkerz come in two lengths:
zakkerz original — magnets close on the roll-up.
Best suited for lightweight flimsy fabrics that need extra hold on the roll-up.

zakkerz long — magnets close above the roll-up holding single pant layer.
For medium to heavyweight fabrics, jeans, and Capri roll-ups.

Who needs zakkerz?
Our clothes are an investment.

If you have pants that have been hemmed for high heels but want to wear them with flat shoes or sneakers, then you need zakkerz.

If you would like to be able to go walking during your lunch break, then you need zakkerz.

If you are tired of dragging your pants through rain puddles and snow, then you need zakkerz.

What are zakkerz made of?
zakkerz are flexible fabric strips that contain specially designed strong magnets.

A set includes 4 zakkerz – use 2 per pant leg.

How do zakkerz work?
Roll pant leg up to desired length, then wrap zakkerz around bottom of pant with one end of zakkerz inside pant leg and other end outside pant leg. The magnets bring the two ends of the zakkerz together – holding the roll-up in place.

zakkerz will hold your rolled pant legs in place when you need to temporarily shorten them without damaging your pants in any way!

www.zakkerz.com

Purple Heart, White Tank with Purple TutuPurple polka dot ribbon trims the purple tulle

Size 6-12 mo.12-18 mo.18-24 mo.2468


Price: $40.00

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