Your friend Stephanie always smells like a dream. When you finally discovered her secret scent, you were unhappy to learn that you have a vial of the mystery concoction on your vanity. Why does it smell so amazing on her, and disappear in five minutes when you dab it on?

The answer is pheromones.  Pheromones and DNA.

But you too can find the ultimate scent! MyDNAFragrance custom-builds fragrances for you based on a DNA swab you mail them. Creepy? Yes. Effective? Not sure yet. 

We always knew shoe shopping was the answer to most of the world’s problems.  But now they’re covering new territory. Improving circulation, toning calves and even DIMINISHING CELLULITE.

That’s right, ladies. Shape Up Shoes have created quite the buzz- they’re the ultimate in workouts for the ultimate in lazy. These flip flops, boots and croc look-alikes have special “negative heels”. They force you to balance on the balls of your feet, working muscles you normally use while climbing Stairmasters, and you can see results from 30 minutes of use per day.

Now if only they’d lower our gas prices…

It’s laughed about on Sex and the City, written about in Chick Lit, mocked on the big screen and talked about to the point where it isn’t even taken seriously anymore- shopping addictions.

But we’re no longer laughing.  This isn’t just silly ladies buying that extra pair of shoes and joking about how mad their husbands will be. This is a sick fascination with online shopping, shopping forums, beauty blogs and Fashion TV shows to the point where one neglects their boyfriend and dog to study the newest Neiman Marcus book or Saks e-mails. A sickness that has us up until 3 a.m. scouring the fall collections on Style.com. A sickness that can only be cured with credit card debt. 

But we can practice healthy window shopping with Polyvore, an incredible virtual shopping site. Similar to the closet computer Cher Horowitz had, circa 1995, this amazing site stores images of clothing from hundreds of online shops. You can then mix, match, and accessorize imaginary outfits, keep your favorite unrealistic dresses in your virtual closet, and dress your avatar self up in whatever strikes your fancy. Keep drafts of your favorite outfits, post them on blogs, and write accompanying stories to get it all out of your system. It may be totally dorky, but totally satisfies shopping cravings.

And as soon as you do come into that extra cash, go ahead and buy your favorite outfit. The virtual closet actually links to online shops that carry your dream wardrobe pieces!

We’ve hit it- the midsummer slump.  Many of us have used our vacation days, and need to be at our desks, ready to work. But those hot Roman men, the Eiffel Tower, Waikiki beaches and MGM Grand keep creeping their way into our minds.

Earthcam lets us escape, if only during our 20-minute coffee breaks.  Webcams around the world are all compiled onto one easy-to-use website, which acts as a fly on the wall in hundreds of locations in hundreds of countries.  So you can enjoy the excitement of Times Square, tan on numerous beaches across the globe, visit historic landmarks, and look for handsome men in Rome, all from your desk. 

That latte sure tastes better when you’re in a cafe in Paris, doesn’t it?

Breakfast is our favorite meal of the day, without question. Quiche, waffles, strawberries, cereal, yogurt, mimosas, biscuits, cheesy grits etc. etc. etc. But what is one to do when they want a big steaming pile of syrupy pancakes and bacon at work? In the car? On a boat? In the middle of the woods?

Lollyphile has our answer. Check out their deelish gourmet Maple-Bacon Lollipops, which begin with a base of pure Vermont maple syrup, and end with big salty chunks of sustainable, organic, cured bacon.

So now you can feel free to go skiing, delicious entree in tow.

We’ve all dreamt of dressing (and undressing) Johnny Depp. Now’s our chance!

The electrifying Stardoll website lets you pick one of hundreds of celebs and dress them in whatever ensemble strikes your fancy. From tightie whities and combat boots on Johnny to Jimmy Choos and minidresses on SJP, your fashion dreams are sure to come true.

It may not get that big contract signed, but it’s a nice way to spend a lunch break or two.

Fourth of July cake, brats, kraut, pie and keg got you down?  Us too.

For something else just as American (but a heck of a lot more inspiring than your gluttonous picnic), visit MizFitOnline. This fitness industry guru offers cool food recs, workout tips and all sorts of other healthy advice, along with personal experiences.

There’s nothing like motivation, education and humor to help you feel better in those all-American short shorts.

Your bikini is pinching your sides and your nephew just called you fat. It’s time.

Make an appointment with Bret Contreres at his gym Lifts, where he’ll melt away your muffin tops and buns with just a few sessions on the Skorcher, the ultimate butt buster. Already a hit with major celebrities and a gift in award show baskets, the machine shows results in only a few weeks. If you’re not into gyms, order the machine on his site for only $295. We know a certain bride who dropped numerous sizes and had to have her wedding dress altered because of her Skorcher encounter.  If that’s not enough proof, we don’t know what is.

Now all you need to do is drop the doughnut.