Tom Ford Miranda Sunglasses

Tom Ford sunglasses are one of my very expensive weaknesses...I have three pairs. You don't have to be a total dumbass and pay full price like I did though, become a member of the invitation-only Rue La La and on Monday, you can snag Tom Ford shades for a greatly reduced price! Click here to join: http://www.ruelala.com/invite/eye4style

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Stiletto booties and Sky-high gladiator heels. Spy Bags loaded down with fifty must-haves and jam-packed carry-ons. I don't know about you, but MY body takes a BEATING from my accessories. And while the spa pedi and cursory back rub might be decent quick fixes, I do find myself increasingly concerned by the long term effects of my fashion decisions.

Mitchell Yass, physical therapist and author of Overpower Pain: The Strength Training Program that Stops Pain without Drugs or Surgery, believes that women must practice preventative measures – specifically targeted strength training – if they want to rock their favorite accessories now , but avoid the agony later.

Mitch’s prescription for slaves to fashion who simply will not scrimp on style?

$695.00 by Loeffler Randall at shopbop.com

• If you want to wear super high heels (exhibit A, above), know that this will cause your center of mass to move forward, putting stress on your knees and potentially straining the muscles that support them, creating knee pain. You need to strengthen the glutes (buttocks) and hamstrings (back thigh muscles). These muscles are hip extensors which are responsible for keeping the torso upright. The strengthening of these muscles will prevent the torso from being drawn forward due to the severe angle created under the foot by wearing a super high heel.

• An easy exercise is the Straight-Leg Dead Lift using a barbell or dumbbells.  Stand with your feet slightly more than shoulder width apart and your toes pointed slightly out.  Hold the dumbbells in front of your thighs with your palms facing your thighs, your knees slightly bent, your back slightly arched and your elbows straight through the entire motion.  Slowly bring the weight down your legs, keeping it as close to your legs as possible throughout the entire motion, until you feel a pull in your hamstrings. Rise and repeat.

$2,395.00 by Marc Jacobs at Bergdorf Goodman

• Carrying a heavy bag increases the load on an arm and shoulder. The support of the arm is created by the muscles that attach from the neck and spine to the shoulder and shoulder blade such as the upper traps and muscles between the shoulder blades (interscapular muscles). Strengthening of these muscles must be achieved to support this additional load. If not, the potential for creating impingement or catching of one of the tendons that run through the shoulder joint is very possible. The other potential is that one of the muscles that support this weight including the upper traps could strain. This would create neck pain and very possibly headaches.

• You can prevent this through Military Presses.  Start with the weights at shoulder height with palms facing forward and then begin to lift them overhead until your elbows are just short of locking.  Then slowly lower the weights to the point where the elbows are just below the line of your shoulders.

Like many women, I have a weakness for beautiful shoes that inevitably seem to kill my feet. So, along the way, I've created an arsenal of 'foot saviors' - products that make uncomfortable shoes a bit more bearable.

Tops on my list are Foot Petals. Available in several styles including Heavenly Heels, Amazing Arches and Killer Kushionz, these insoles add a bit of cushion and also function as shock absorbers. Not to mention - if you're a sale shopper (who isn't these days?) and snag shoes in a half size larger than your usual size, try adding inserts to make them feel up to a half size smaller.

Bliss Problem Salved 20-in-1 Wonder Balm is also a major foot savior for me - I always have this convenient 20-use product tucked in my bag. Simply swipe the handy dandy stick anywhere that you need blister protection and a need of moisture - try it on heels and the tops of feet, in particular.

Last but not least, in times of emergency (read: I already have a blister), I love Band-Aid Advanced Healing Blister Cushions. These waterproof and cushioned gel pads stay put (even through a few days worth of showers) and heal blisters painlessly and quickly. Snag them at drugstores nationwide or via drugstore.com.

What are you secret Foot Saviors? Tell me about them in the comments!

It's raining cats, dogs, bunnies, mice and more in New York today.  Luckily, I had my trusty clear bubble umbrella to keep me dry. Not only do bubble umbrellas have a delightfully mod sort of appeal, they're also the ONLY umbrellas that never blow inside out and effectively keep the most important parts of me (breasts, that is...just kidding.  Obviously, I meant hair.) dry.

Mine is Nicole Miller but Urban Outfitters has this cute one, available now for just $18. Click here to buy.

Even for an avid shopper like myself, it's a challenge navigating the waters at Etsy. There are SO MANY wonderful designers in the mix with the mediocre. Hong Kong gal yellowgoat is my latest discovery and she's doing something truly beautiful and unique, hand-sculpting delicate and detailed headbands out of brass. The Little Goddess Headband ($128), above, takes inspiration from nature, weaving and twisting leaves and branches to create a beautiful piece that adds whimsy and girlish glamour to any look.

Shop the collection at Etsy via this link.