HERE & NOW

EYES HAVE IT

Eyeglass frames don't come cheap. To ease the pain of the price tag, Modo's ECO (Earth Conscious Optics) frames let you take comfort in its green approach to manufacturing. Recycled stainless steel, repurposed plastic and recycled packaging makes for full-circle sustainability. Its commitment to style is just as impressive. ECO frames, $121, iFocus Vision Center of Las Vegas

GOOD READ

The folks at Harper's Bazaar have put out the kind of book that does the hard work for you. If you have a friend who's still wearing her high school yearbook hair, buy this book for her. If you know someone in her 40s who sports clothes for someone in her 20s, buy this book for her. You -- and your friend -- will eventually be glad you did. Harper's Bazaar Fabulous at Every Age, $24.95, Borders

WATCH OUT

When HSN debuted the Badgley Mischka Crystal Bracelet Watch, shoppers were so taken by it that the piece sold out in two minutes. It's now available online for shoppers to get a convenient start on their holiday shopping. With a mother of pearl dial and a marquis cut center crystal, it's the kind of watch that makes you hope someone asks for the time. American Glamour Badgley Mischka Crystal Bracelet Watch, $189, hsn.com

BATTERS UP

Ever seen a mascara wand like this one? Loreal Paris' new mascara uses a spherical brush applicator instead of a straight one. The idea is that every angle gets coverage with a 360 degree applicator. If you have your doubts, the $7.99 price tag lets you find out for sure without a smidge of buyer's remorse. Loreal Paris Telescopic Explosion Mascara, $7.99, Target