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By Rob Atkins
Bathroom mirrors take on a whole new look and attitude with this sleek, contemporary design and subtle built-in lighting from the Arteluce Bagno Collection. Available in any number of shapes and sizes, the mirror adds glamour to the bath and to you. At Highlights, 232-6064.
Out of Africa
Does the summer sun have your skin and hair feeling like the Sahara? From arid Africa comes a beauty secret the women of the southern Sahelian region have known for centuries. Made from the nut of the shea tree, the full line of Shea Butter products—available only at the French botanical shop Mistral—keeps skin moist and soft as "buttah." Solana Beach, 755-3613, and Hillcrest, 295-8322..
The Eyes Have It
In the land of "you are what you wear," sunglasses make the ultimate personality statement. No one knows this better than The Classical Eye. With hundreds of sun- and eyeglass designs and designers to choose from, including an exclusive line of ultra-hip Oliver Peoples (shown), Bada, Lunor and Retro-Specs, to name a few, the possibilities and looks are endless. Fashion Valley, 295-0537, and Costa Verde, 452-7374.
Hot Eats
Just in time for summer comes a new cookbook by San Diego weight-loss queen Jenny Craig, No Diet Required (Oxmoor House, $24.95). No wimpy nouveau cuisine recipes here; Craig knows what America likes: Mexican chili cheeseburgers, spicy French fries and chewy coffee brownies, for example. In an easy-to-follow, easy-to-make format, she dishes up these low-fat, low-calorie recipes that make the mouth water while keeping the pounds off.
Creating a Heat Wave
Hit the beach and watch the temperatures soar in one of these new Oceano swimsuits from the Italian design house of La Perla. Available in more than 30 designs, these suits are featured exclusively at Neroli in La Jolla, 456-9618, and Del Mar, 792-2883.
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