DONT FORGET MOTHER'S DAY

Yes, it's next Sunday, so don't forget. Instead get Mom this fantastic read about successful Hollywood agent Sam Haskell's mom and what she taught him about life. He was able to survive in the L.A. shark tank by being a nice guy. You can't make this stuff up. http://tinyurl.com/dbjxvt

BODY TALK

Yes, I love all things sparkly, especially diamonds, so I did a double take at this from the cosmetic gurus at LA MER. They make the richest and best moisturizers on the market, albeit very pricey -- and this one has pure diamond dust in it. The Body Refiner is $110 but if you've got the body for it, and the wallet, I'm sure your skin will thank you. (And whoever else is touching you!)

TO ILLUSTRATE A POINT

The Society of Illustrators in NYC just opened an exhibit by some of the world's leading fashion illustrators. Once a thriving career category for many fashion obsessed design students, it's diminished thanks to photography, and the declining status of department stores as trend leaders. These talented people were not just sketchers, but now are receiving their due as true artists in their own right. Through May 2nd. This illustration is by Antonio -- I even owned a few posters signed to me personally by him at one time. www.societyillustrators.org.