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This spring, we're wading through tide pools of shells and sea foam green, lining our closets with stripes, and serving up metallics on a silver platter. Here five ways to try one of these runway looks for less:

Charlotte Ronson
Spotted on the runway at Charlotte Ronson
Let your bubbly side show with a speckled top.
Get the look: Topshop Foil Dot Crop Top, $44.

Felder Felder
Spotted on the runway at Felder Felder
A 1990s pleated mini jets to the future with space-age shine.
Get the look: Forever 21 Floral Lace Skirt, $14.

LINGERIE YOU'LL WANT TO SHOW OFF

Elie Tahari
Spotted on the runway at Elie Tahari
Dress in shimmering teal for a look that's made in the waves.
Get the look: Topshop Textured Foil Tee, $60.

Nanette Lepore
Spotted on the runway at Nanette Lepore
Sheer coral's brightening abilities may inspire you to ditch makeup for a day.
Get the look: Hellelu Flaming Lips Romper, $37.

HAIR TRENDS TO TRY AT HOME

Diesel Black Gold
Spotted on the runway at Diesel Black Gold
Pair

From board books to picture books, here is the latest in bedtime tales for your little reader.

The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss
The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss
This pop-up version of the classic cautionary tale warns gentle readers to protect their forests and wildlife. Listen to the Lorax, and speak for the trees by planting a Truffula seed.
Available at amazon.com, $20.


Minerva Louise, by Janet Morgan Stoeke
Minerva Louise, by Janet Morgan Stoeke
If Amelia Bedelia could cluck, she'd be good friends with Minerva Louise. Your kiddies will laugh hysterically at the lovable hen's playful antics in this re-release of the classic tale.
Available at amazon.com, $15.

Toys for Small Playrooms

Love the Beastie, by Henrik Drescher
Love the Beastie, by Henrik Drescher
This spin-and-play book is sure to give someone the giggles with fuzzy, tactile pages and pull tabs for touchy-feely interactive fun.
Available at amazon.com, $9.


One Cool Friend, by Toni Buzzeo
One Cool Friend, by Toni Buzzeo
Cleverly told with epic illustrations by David Small, this book follows young Elliot as he decided to adopt a penguin from the aquarium. He'll

When it's too cold, too rainy, or too boring at home, try one of our favorite play spaces.

Giggles n' Hugs
Giggles n' Hugs
With the best of local entertainment and a menu adults and kids can both enjoy, it's a family fantasy come true. Staff win over even the most bashful tots and make a point of remembering everyone's name. Activities take place on the hour (karaoke, magic shows) and you never know when Snow White will drop by for a surprise appearance.

Giggles n' Hugs, 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard, suite 155, Los Angeles (310-553-4847 or gigglesnhugs.com).

Little Beans Cafe
Little Beans Cafe
Take an on-site class while she stays busy with supervised play. The mini village is tricked out with a firehouse and gas station, so there's little chance she'll notice you're gone. Treat her to a cone from the old-fashioned ice-cream parlor. When warm weather arrives enjoy a scoop on the deck.

Little Beans Cafe, 1809 West Webster Avenue, at North Wood Street, Chicago (773-251-1035 or littlebeanscafe.com).

Toys for Small

The hunt for sugar-free school valentines came up empty. So we asked the gals at Prudent Baby for their help. And tada! A valentine that will melt your heart.

Step One: Gather the Goods
Step One: Gather the Goods
For ten bags, you'll need ten four-inch treat bags and 40 crayons. For the wrapping, you'll need a pencil sharpener, iron, roll of wax paper, 40 glue dots, and five additional crayons.

Step Two: Love Notes
Step Two: Love Notes
Print sweet messages ("You color my world,""You brighten my day") on standard copy paper and cut into strips.

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Step Three: Close Shave
Step Three: Close Shave
Have your little helper use the pencil sharpener to shave peeled crayons onto a sheet of wax paper, then place a message face-up on top.

Step Four: Heat Things Up
Step Four: Heat Things Up
Top the message with a second sheet of wax paper, and with a towel protecting your iron, melt the crayon between the sheets for five to ten seconds.

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Step Five: Package Deal
Step Five: Package Deal
Cut it into a rectangle, fold in half, and attach over the folded top of your

All you need is love (and these five gifts)

ASOS Big Hearts Sheer Tights
ASOS Big Hearts Sheer Tights
The beginning of time to 2011: wearing hearts on sleeves. Valentine's Day 2012 and beyond: letting legs do the work.
Available at us.asos.com, $14.

FluffyCo Two-Sided Heart Tote
FluffyCo Two-Sided Heart Tote
It may not be in a deck of 52, but the black-side/red-side heart tote stacks the deck in your favor.
Available at fluffyco.com, $49.

2012 Valentine's Day Gift Guides

Besame Cosmetics Sweetheart Balm
Besame Cosmetics Sweetheart Balm
Argentina-born Gabriela Hernandez concocts her sheer, hydrating formula with antioxidants, jojoba, rosa canina extract, and a whole lotta love.
Available at besamecosmetics.com, $18.


Poketo and Furni Colorparty Watch
Poketo and Furni Colorparty Watch
Be punctual when planning to meet your lover at midnight.
Available at poketo.com, $26.

Spring 2012 Trends: Metallics

In God We Trust His and Hers Cuffs
In God We Trust His and Hers Cuffs
If you like it but aren't ready to put a ring on it, exchange his-and-hers (or his-and-his/hers-and-hers)
stamped brass cuff instead.
Available at

All you need is love (and these five gifts).

Duo T-shirt
Duo T-shirt
Say "You're my all-time favorite sidekick" without muttering a word.
Available at skreened.com, $24


Chris Uphues Luv Notes
Chris Uphues Luv Notes
A perfect gift for your favorite Valentine.
Available at rotofugi.com, $8 for six.

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Knot & Bow Me & You Pencils
Knot & Bow Me & You Pencils
If your love letter is lacking inspiration, take note with No. 2s engraved with perfect pairs.
Available at etsy.com, $12 for six.


Daniel Boulud Cocktails & Amuse-Bouches
Daniel Boulud Cocktails & Amuse-Bouches
You haven't really Frenched until the renowned chef's tipples tease your tongue.
Available at assouline.com, $50.

Lingerie Show and Tell

The Great Lakes Goods Notorious Card
The Great Lakes Goods Notorious Card
The Brooklyn letterpress immortalizes Biggie with a quote for a sentiment that beats an explosion of pink and red.
Available at thegreatlakes.bigcartel.com, $4.

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Whether you watch the Super Bowl for the half-time show, the commercials, or the action on the field, these appetizers are perfect for pre-game warm-up.


Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
This incredibly easy recipe will wow guests -- you don't even have to tell them the secret ingredient!

Whether you have oily, dry or sensitive skin, here are five masks that help enhance that natural beauty.

Korres Pomegranate Purifying Natural Clay Mask
Korres Pomegranate Purifying Natural Clay Mask
Korres's oil-controlling pomegranate mask is gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin. White argil clay clears up small bumps but leaves skin hydrated.
Available at sephora.com, $27.

Boots Botanics Conditioning Clay Mask
Boots Botanics Conditioning Clay Mask
As masks go, a good drugstore variety is hard to come by. This under-$10 find leaves skin with nary a blackhead nor patch of dryness.
Available at shopbootusa.com, $9.

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Alba Botanica Natural Even Advanced Deep Sea Facial Mask
Alba Botanica Natural Even Advanced Deep Sea Facial Mask
Anyone can spare five minutes for a mask that goes on as smooth as a cream pie in the face. And its skin-tightening kaolin clay is gentle enough for sensitive faces.
Available at albabotanica.com, $11.

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque
Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque
After fifteen minutes, the mineral-rich Amazonian clay mixture draws everything to the surface without drying