From fashion trends to lifestyles, some of us are virtually entranced by which products celebs are using. Make no bones about it; to look so incredibly chic from runway to red carpet our most put-together celebs are armed with the best tools of the trade. Thankfully, we've got the skinny on what products are hiding in the makeup bags of these stunning A- listers.

To help define her eyes, Eva Mendes uses Urban Decay Cosmetics' 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil ($16 at Urban Decay's website). Available in 15 different colors from a classic black shade, to a bold, electric blue, there's a color for everyone and every look. We favor, as does Eva, the black "Zero" hue layered atop the silver metallic "Dime" to add dimension to the dark definition.

Got a sweet tooth? Chocolate For Your Body has endless "chocalicious" spa delicacies to satisfy any spa-goer's chocolate craving. Using products from the organic skin care line, Eminence, signature treatments include the Chocolate Decadence Facial and the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pedicure.

Not a chocolate-lover? Don't fret! This adorable University Village/Pilsen spot, down the street from UIC's campus, has dozens of chocolate- free facials, massages, manicures, pedicures and waxing/threading offerings.

Chicago Beauties book a manicure and a pedicure for just $30 Monday through Wednesday with the printable Savings Invitation

Chocolate for Your Body is located at 1743 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60608. Phone: (312) 226-0777

Without notice another year passes by; we are another year older, and another wrinkle wealthier. When our good genes fail us we must turn to our good sense of direction to point us towards those skilled at softening the blows of Father Time and Mother Nature. For me the compass pointed due north and brought me to the Gold Coast location of Whole Beauty Institute.

The Gold Coast is Chicago's Mecca of haute couture, trend and beauty. Perched seven floors above Neiman Marcus, and overlooking the historical Water Tower Place, rests a peaceful sanctuary of beauty that mirrors the prestige and reputation of the area. Whole Beauty Institute was founded by Dr. John Q. Cook, a renowned aesthetic plastic surgeon. Whole Beauty Institute, in both the Gold Coast and Winnetka locations, have the unique ability to assess a client's needs on both a therapeutic and surgical level.

It's simple; pretty skin starts with results-based, yet pampering skin care, the specialty of Simply Pretty Skin. Tucked within Bilancio Salon & Day Spa in downtown Elmhurst, Simply Pretty Skin offers luxurious skin and spa treatments within a luxurious space. Experience long-lasting aesthetic benefits with the Red Clover Collagen Facial, or indulge yourself from the neck down with a Body Treatment such as the M'lis Herbal Detox Body Wrap.

Simply Pretty Skin (within Bilancio Salon & Day Spa) is located at 124 N. York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Phone: (630) 530-1771

When: 1/28/09 and 1/29/09 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Lather Salon is hosting a Girls Night Out event, an evening of stylish indulgence to benefit PAVE- Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment. The event, which will be held at both salon locations, will take place at the Damen Location (4831 N Damen) on Wednesday, January 28 and at the Montrose Location (1826 W. Montrose) on Thursday, January 29, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. both nights. Ladies will be able to get a complimentary consultation for their dream hair color and cut by one of the experts of Lather Salon. Local designer, Sarah Radford, of Chic Gems, Etc. will feature the latest jewelry designs from her collection, Evlove will give you a chance to custom design your very own lingerie with designer Jenny Dombroski of Evlove Intimates.