The jeans have a silk inner waistband, they sit a little higher in the back and they have ‘stretch’ that doesn’t feel like a typical stretch jean. They fall in the category of premium denim and are attracting a big following.

Featured here are the boyfriend jeans. There are several different styles and colors to choose from.

CJ Jeans by Cookie Johnson ‘Love’ Boyfriend Jeans $196.00

Made of quilted polyester and lightly insulated with Thinsulate. Comes in 10 colors. Machine wash and dry.

Looks really cute with matching skinny scarf.

LL Bean Thinsulate Fitness Vest $49.95

Cashmere Skinny Scarf $29.50

Designed for digital cameras, and able to fit into your purse, backpack or jacket pocket. Get all kinds of great shot with this flexible ‘gorilla.’

Gorillapod Original $13.50

This bag is large and lightweight and can be clipped to the outside of your bag or backpack. Comes in prints or solids at a very affordable price.

The Shopper $10.00

Lightweight, warm and they have the added benefit of keeping your fingers free when needed for texting, etc.

Cashmere Fingerless Gloves $88.00

The Eco-Drive line is designed to “absorb sunlight and any artificial light through the crystal and dial to recharge the watch continuously. With regular exposure to light, the Eco-Drive continuously recharges itself for a lifetime of use.”

What does that say to me? I’ll never have to buy another battery! Woo hoo! It’s a total pain in my ass right now to get a battery put into my current watch.

Oh, and the Corso is water resistant to 330 ft., is backed up by a 5 year warranty and qualifies for free shipping from Amazon. Gotta love it!

Price: Citizen Eco-Drive Women’s Corso Diamond Watch – $165.00

My husband recently decided to do something about his “ab.” He has a “one pack” and he wants to lose it. I agreed to help him by cooking healthy meals. This book is really working for us.

I recommend the Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken Parmesan and the Asian Chicken Salad. The recipes are easy to follow, and simple enough that I can whip them together in about 30 minutes. There are recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and midmeals. My husband is already losing weight, and I’m having no trouble eating along with him.

The ingredients are simple, and are things you can readily find in the grocery store. The portions are easy to figure out, and there’s enough variety that you’ll have something different when you want it. Try the search inside feature on Amazon and you can see what the food looks like and how the recipes are laid out.

Eating for Life $23.10

Body for Life $17.79

This Oster Classic Beehive blender rocks! You can make frozen margaritas that are smooth, tart and oh so yummy in less than a MINUTE!

The design is simple and so are the controls. You can choose pulse, on or off. No fuss, no muss.

I’ve made smoothies with chunky frozen fruit with no problems, and I’ve made frozen margaritas with full sized ice cubes. It pulverizes ice like a champ!

There’s free shipping right now at Amazon. Try it out, and then post your favorite margarita recipe.

Oster 4093 Classic Beehive Blender, Chrome $57.25

Greg Mortenson is a former climber whose failed K2 summit attempt lead him eventually to head the CAI (Central Asia Institute). He now works tirelessly to raise money to build schools and educate children in the poorest areas of rural Pakistan and Afghanistan. Three Cups of Tea is the story of his struggles and victories from his climbing days to today. Sometimes they seem to be one in the same.

Reading this book helps you see the power of just one person and the huge difference they can make. It’s also a peek into Muslim culture and what daily life is like for the people in those rural villages Mortenson visits. In addition, it’s a touching example that you can find the people who inspire and love you most anywhere in the world.

Three Cups of Tea is an interesting read. You feel and you learn from it. Check out the Amazon reviews for more in-depth information. Please feel free to share your comments here.

Price at Amazon: Three Cups of Tea – $8.25

This little poo bag dispenser (that’s a technical name, by the way) is shaped like a bone. Very cute! And the bags are inside. You just pull one out as needed. The bags are biodegradable and decent sized. And the bones come in different colors, so your precious Brutus doesn’t have to have a pink one.

The little bone attaches to your dog’s leash and shazam, you are ready for a walk! This is so much nicer than your average grocery bag because…biodegradable, hello? And, if your dog does his thing more than once, you’re always prepared. AND, if you actually want to say, talk on the phone or put your hands in your pockets because it’s cold outside, you can.

Never worry about your dog hunching over at the least opportune moment–you know, like when your on your neighborhood’s main road with lot’s of traffic–to drop his SECOND bomb without your having a bag. Try these Bags to Go from Target. You can get refills, too.

Bone-Shaped Plastic Bag Dispenser with Refills  $11.99

With the weather getting colder it’s a great option to be able to do something indoors. Wii Fit will help you figure out your BMI…your body mass index. Then you do a basic balance test to figure out your Wii Fit age. After that, you’re ready to go.

You can do aerobics, strength training, yoga, balance games and more. The best part is there is enough stuff to do that you won’t be bored.

One of the best features it has is the ability to track your progress. You can see how you’ve been doing and how much you’ve improved. It’ll work for up to 8 family members, too. Yet another cool tool to help keep us (I mean me) young!

Wii Fit $135.99

Each Envirosax bag rolls up to a 4X1 inch cylinder (about the size of sushi) when rolled. They can fit easily in your purse or wherever, and you can put them ALL together in your pouch for grocery shopping or any time you’ll need more than one.

They are waterproof, lightweight, washable and most of all eco-friendly.

Envirosax Mikado Pouch $38.00

Envirosax Graphic Retro Mikado Bag 5 $8.49

Here’s my favorite part…it’s machine washable and stain resistant. AND, it has “shark gill grips.” You’ve gotta love that.

Nowadays a lot of people are walking around with laptops and could use something like this to protect them when they have to be put in your backpack, or shoulder bag or whatever.

This sleeve comes in an array of colors, so if you’re looking for a gift you’ll have a lot to choose from. You can also pick one that’s designed to fit your laptop. This sleeve is 13-15 inch, and there are also smaller and larger sizes available.

Built NY 13-15 Inch Laptop Sleeve, Striped $25.16

I guess the thing that’s more interesting to me is that I could watch what I want, have the volume as loud as I want and not have to deal with the TVs at the gym that you can’t hear or that aren’t playing what you want to watch. The question remains, do I want to carry my laptop and this shelf in with me to work out? If you have a home gym, that’s totally not an issue, though.

And finally, will I ever be in good enough shape to take my hand off the (very necessary) handle of whatever machine I’m on in order to navigate on my DVD or laptop?? Whaddaya think? Worth a try?

SurfShelf $59.95

Okay, so you know how you work out and you know you’re gaining muscle but you can’t see it because you still have mushy fat overlay? Well, this little gadget will tell you what your muscle mass percentage is. Then you’ll know how much muscle you’ve gained. Hmmm, I’m wanting to eat cake right now…

Anyway, you can also find out your body water percentage (yay), metabolic age, physique rating, visceral fat (no idea), muscle mass and bone mass. I want to know more about all of these. I would love to some day actually SEE my ab muscles. I will at least be a little more knowledgeable about whether or not I’m gaining muscle instead of fat.

Tanita BC-533 Glass InnerScan Body Composition Monitor $119.99

Here’s what I’m excited about…according to clinical tests, in just 15 minutes 87% reported visible improvement and in 8 weeks the numbers jump up to the 90′s. Finally, “In both tests 93% preferred LiftFusion Magic Wand over doctor-administered injectables.”

Gotta have it.

If you already have it, please comment here and let us know what you think!

Liftfusion Triple Threat Intense Target Magic Wand $39.99

Well, I got some free sessions with a personal trainer and she put me on one of these puppies. She demonstrated…you lay down, hands behind your head, elbows back, etc. You are supposed to lay ALL the way back and then sit up. It looked easy when SHE did it. I laid back. Couldn’t do anything else. Finally, with a discreet push from her I sat up.

After 3 sets of 20 I felt okay. The next day…not so good. I felt every cough and sneeze. But I also realized my abs got worked. Someday I might even see them! Needless to say, now I’m “on the ball.” Try it if you dare…

TKO Anti Burst Fitness Ball $17.99

Now I’m jealous and want my own! The audio is amazing and the video was gorgeous. The Classic is just the right size…not too big, not too small.

And finally, you can choose between 80 or 120 GB. The 120 will be best if you’re planning on downloading a lot of video.

Apple iPod Classic 120 GB Black $224.48

Love the SPF, love that it’s mineral based, love that it comes with it’s own brush, love that the coverage is lightweight but can be “built up.” So many loves I have to try it!

Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15 $38.00

Mizrahi also shares his style rules on things like skirt length, the right undergarments, boots and bags and how to wear color.

This book is full of pictures, sketches and advice on how to take pleasure in the way you dress and wear what inspires you. Hmmmm, being unique. That could be fun.

How to Have Style (paperback) by Isaac Mizrahi $19.80