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Soften Your Dry Cracked Feet for Fashion Week

The winter weather can be harsh on your feet.  So what's a girl to do about those unsightly and not-so-sexy dry cracked heels?  Don't fret.   Everything She Wants has gone to tireless foot pampering efforts to find the answer. Get pretty feet for Fashion Week./Tracy Hopkins First, I got an amazing exfoliating foot scrub and hot towel treatment as part of a divine full body massage at Rescue Rittenhouse Spa in Philadelphia.  Then I visited Bliss in New York City for the spa's signature 60-minute Hot Milk and Almond pedicure. And at home, these products have helped my happy feet: Bliss Foot Patrol AHA Exfoliating Softening Cream ($18): This peppermint, aloe, and salicylic acid cream makes my feet feel tingly and silky smooth. The smell isn't the best, but it works. Jamu Spa Jasmine Frangipani Body, Hand, and Foot Scrub ($35): Daily use will remove dead skin cells and improve energy, organically. The key ingredient of tumeric is an antioxidant and flower...

6 Must-Have Items in My Fashion Week Beauty Survival Kit

Fashion Week was fun.   Sort of .  While I saw several good and a couple great runway shows ( Christian Siriano and Monique Lhuillier ), I'm not in love with the Lincoln Center locale.  And despite my dogged efforts, I never received the press goodie bag, which is partially why I pay for registration each season ( lesson learned; next season I will rely on invitations ). What I do love, however, is all of the new beauty swag I picked up: Patyka Green Tangerine Hair & Body Wash   ($26) from France is made from organic green tangerine oil.  The aromatic, organic shower gel leaves my skin silky smooth and smelling subtly fresh and fruity. Spanx Tight-End Tights ($28) come to my rescue every Fashion Week.  I don't think there's a better pair of tights on the market.  They come in stylish patterns and colors, and provide tummy, thigh, and rear-end control. Victoria's Secret Bombshell Eau de Parfum ($45) is a glam blend of purple pas...