Here & Now
Staying Power
There's nothing like a chipped manicure to ruin a perfectly good day. Shellac nail color turns those three-day manis into three-week miracles. Nail techs simply apply the specially formulated base coat, color and top coat and then place the painted nails under a UV lamp that quickly cures them dry. You can run your fingers through your hair shortly after. Shellac manicure, $25 addition to manicure costs, Color Salon at Caesars
Mellow Yellow
It's easy to see how MAC's new line, Dare to Wear, got its name. One look at the bold shades of eye shadow, such as the yellow-hued Going Bananas, and you suddenly start wondering if you dare to wear it. If beige and taupe are your normal go-to colors, you might want to skip this one. MAC Going Bananas eye shadow, $14.50, MAC counters
To Be Frank
Paul Frank has a complete back-to-school collection that will have your little students excited to crack the books this school year. Folders, notepads, backpacks, pens and pencils -- all in the designer's loud and playful signature style -- make that first bell a little less daunting. Paul Frank notebook, $2.49, Office Depot
Smell the Roses
Avril Lavigne's second fragrance, Forbidden Rose, is now on the shelves at Kohl's. The young singer may be angry and tomboy-ish, but she sure smells good. Red apple, wine peach, pralines and woody accords blend together to produce this floral, fruity fragrance your teen is sure to love. Forbidden Rose, $29 for 1 oz., Kohl's
