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!

When you were little you had your trusty Pink Pearl eraser to smudge out the mistakes you made on math tests. The perfect, beautiful rectangle flawlessly buffed off even the tiniest graphite smears. Now, two major problems face you every day- under your eyes. And these boo-boos require a little more effort.

Enter Benefit’s miraculous Erase Paste, the ultimate in damage-control. Aside from having the most vanity-worthy packaging of any concealer we know, this little tub comes with a mini spatula to keep the stuff away from your acrylics.  Dip it into the pink-hued makeup, smear on the back of your hand, then brush it under your eyes and over any other troubled areas. Blend, and don’t say we didn’t tell you so. The pretty shades melt into most skin tones flawlessly, and truly do cover problems better than anything else we’ve tried.

Though we’re pretty sure it won’t help you on your GMAT.

There’s nothing grosser than the thought of all the paper and plastic containers it takes to keep hydrated in our hotter than hot climate. It’s just too convenient to swing through that Starbucks drive-thru for a latte or pick up another Evian bottle before getting in the AJ’s check-out line.  

Charles and Marie have a cup for pre-sale that feels just as cool and won’t ruin your hydrated lifestyle, but also keeps the seagulls alive and landfills spacious. This little ceramic beauty mimics your favorite store-bought coffee cup, and even has a reusable silicone top to keep you from spilling! Pre-order now for only $20, because the site continually sells out.

Sure, it’s hot out. But we don’t care. No matter the month, temperature or current climate, it is never too soon for Fall fashion. 

And the beautiful Saks Fifth Avenue has the new fall line of Gucci handbags and glorious boots out already.

We’ll wear these knee-high leather suckas to the pool if we have to.

Designers are famous for breaking molds.

This delightful Design Within Reach King Louis Ghost Armchair designed by Phillippe Starck actually breaks the mold by using a mold, as it modifies the Kartell Louis XV chair with black, clear and white plastic injection-molded polycarbonate.

If the modern twist on a classic wasn’t cool enough, this little beauty is scratchproof and weather-resistant, so it can be used both indoors and outdoors as commercial or residential decor. And because it’s the “ghost” armchair, it fits with nearly every color scheme, design aesthetic and season-making it the most versatile designer twist ever.

Clearly. 

The desert is rough, hot and dark, which means one thing for it’s inhabitants.  

Daily showers (and numerous blow-dries), A/C cranked to it’s breaking point 7 months per year, and hours upon hours spent in cool, light-filled homes, watching LOST.  As if our power bills weren’t ridiculous enough, now we’ll have to turn on our furniture.

Lee Broom, the ultimate in quirky luxury, has created these amazing French-inspired fluorescent bulb-adorned furniture and accessories, which we’re willing to shell out extra monthly electricity cash for. Offering incredible nightstands, mirrors, chairs, lounges and more, this English designer has crowds of chic customers completely, well, turned on.

You’re finally free of the manipulative, thieving, horrible SOB. He snuck around, cheated and made your life miserable.  But he certainly had good taste in jewelry. And as much as you point fingers, one thing is certain: It’s not the diamond’s fault. 

For the millions of ladies out there who don’t want their old engagement rings, necklaces and other gifts, but definitely aren’t giving them back, there’s ExBoyfriendJewelry. Sellers can make a few bucks by auctioning off cursed bling, and blog about the numerous ways they were done wrong. Buyers can bid on perfectly pretty divorcee jewelry at highly discounted prices.

Finally, a silver (or platinum) lining. 

Marie Antoinette clearly knew how to party.

We often wonder which effervescent cocktails royalty like Ms. Antoinette may have chosen when given the option. Though they probably didn’t involve Red Bull or Apple Puckers, we know there’s got to be an entire world of delicious 18th century concoctions that would translate well to our generations.

St. Germain has a pretty good idea of what they drank, we believe. This fine artisanal French liqueur is derived from wild blossoms of elderflowers, handpicked on the Swiss Alps in very limited qualities. It gives cocktails an expensive, subtly floral and fruity sensation- not distictly any one fruit, but hints of many. A tad peach, pear, lychee and citrus, but not enough to call it any.  

Our favorite summery recipe St. Germain has to offer is the blossoming Versaille Cocktail- it includes splashes of champagne, St. Germain, bourbon and a spritz of lemon, and is served in saucer-shaped champagne glass, a la Ms. Antoinette. Très délicieux.

Those expensive french pastries, jewels, shoes and bouquets of flowers aren’t optional for your party, they’re required.