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Fashion Meets Function in New Celebrity Line of Apparel

Katherine Heigl, star of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” has partnered up with Peaches Uniforms to launch a new premium line of healthcare uniforms. This venture marks the first time a noted celebrity has launched a product line in the healthcare apparel industry. The Katherine Heigl collection, which debuts in Fall 2007, offers a high level of style and sophistication to the women who want to express their own personal style in the workplace.

“I have tremendous respect for women in the healthcare industry,” Heigl said. “I wanted to create a line of scrubs that would allow women to infuse some of their personality and style into their work apparel. When you feel good about how you look, you are more confident, more motivated and it can lift your spirits.”

The line features four different categories of uniforms and scrubs for women based on Katherine's personal style. "London" pays tribute to England's kitschy trends, and features mod details mixed in with blacks, grays, hot pinks and whites. "Connecticut" is all about crisp clean lines, with sea blue and white tones, blazer-style jackets and angled stitch pockets. "Los Angeles" is for the hip-casual starlet, embodying the city's laid-back vibe with comfort-architected pieces and denim inspired details. "Seattle" adds an adventurous touch with cargo-style scrubs and custom floral prints in coral and hunter green.

Most pieces in the collection will be priced under $25, and all will be made from high-quality, soil-release fabrics to ensure long-lasting wear, comfort and durability.

For more information, visit www.peachesuniforms.com.

Tips to Avoid Athlete’s Foot

1. Wash your feet often with soap and water, and be sure to dry them well after washing (especially the area between the toes). 2. Do not share shoes, slippers or socks with others. 3. Choose shoes that allow air circulation during warmer months and wear cotton socks to absorb moisture. 4. Always wear rubber sandals or water shoes in public showers and locker rooms.

Feet Treats
If you’re a nurse, you know that foot pain and pressure are just some of the occupational aches that come along with the job. Fortunately, Earth Therapeutics offers several products to help alleviate the stresses of the hospital floor.

"Cushies" Gel Foot Covers are designed to relieve pressure from the balls of the feet and provide comfort and protection for your toes, while Soft-Gel Toe Spreaders aid in the prevention and treatment of bunions by helping straighten out misaligned toes. And at the end of a long day, treat your feet to Soft-Toes Comfy Slips, fully lined with a gel cushion and infused with a skin nourishing combination of jojoba oil, Vitamin E and olive oil to pamper tired, achy feet.

Visit www.earththerapeutics.com for additional products. Your feet will thank you!

Not-So-Fair Weather Fashion
As temperatures cool across California, most families are gearing up for the wet season. This year, do it in style with fun and chic rainwear from Diane's Little Lambs (DLL).

Featuring playful patterns and themes such as dinosaurs, bumblebees, ladybugs and frogs, DLL's raincoats, rain boots and umbrellas take puddle jumping to a whole new level of fun! Moms can join in the rainy day fashion show too, with "Mommy & Me" matching sets or adult versions of classic rain boots and jackets in flashy colors and unique designs.

Visit www.dianeslittlelambs.com for DLL's extensive catalog, plus pricing and ordering information.

Custom Handbags by Anna William
Fashion gurus from around the globe have dubbed the handbag as THE accessory for the style conscious woman. But what maven of fashion wants to walk down the boulevard with same purse as everyone else?

Be original with custom handbags by Anna William, specializing in beautifully handmade, high-quality styles that you design yourself, either at the home and handbag boutique in Newburyport, Massachusetts, or online at their Web store.

It’s easy: simply choose from eighteen different styles and over 150 fabrics to create a unique, one-of-a-kind handbag to compliment any and every outfit you own! Consultants are available to assist you if you need a few suggestions. Each bag is hand-cut and hand-tailored at Anna William’s design studio, using quality designer fabric and optional grosgrain ribbon. They use resilient interfacing throughout the construction, making your bag extra durable as well as stylish. Each handbag is carefully inspected upon completion to ensure a perfect product.

Visit www.annawilliam.com for more information.