Balmy berry

Balmy berry
Snapple makes your mouth happy, and now that they've come out with their very own lip balms, your lips will be happy, too.
The lip balm market is somewhat flooded, and in order to stand out, what do companies do? Come up with some really clever packaging. That's just the case here. Snapple's Lip Juicers are easily the coolest of the bunch, especially for Snapple addicts. The balm comes in the cutest miniature version of a Snapple bottle. And for those who crave Snapple authenticity, Lip Freshers comes in a tin that looks just like a Snapple cap -- and even makes a "pop" when you open it the first time. The balms also come in two other forms: Lip Yumms, which also looks like a Snapple lid but in plastic form; and Lip Slicks, a circular balm enclosed in a round disc, which leads to unique application -- hitting both lips with a single swipe.
Of course, the balms come in 13 of your Snapple favorites, including Raspberry Peach, Kiwi Teawi, Go Bananas and Snapple Apple. Get Snapple Lip Balms at www.lipmedic.com or www.snapple.com for $3 to $5.
Chick lit
Every girl could use a little magic. At least, that's the theory behind "Bras and Broomsticks" a novel by chick lit author Sarah Mlynowski. In Rachel's world, "Harry Potter" is a book, but her mom and younger sister are truly witches.
At first, Rachel is upset by the realization that she's been passed over once again by the gene pool (she frequently laments her lack of breasts). But the more she thinks about it, the better the situation becomes: her sister can cast spells -- on her! And Rachel, being a typically awkward teenager (or, perhaps a younger version of the ever-spastic Bridget Jones), needs all the help she can get.
While the tale follows the "everything's too good to be true until everything goes wrong" format, it's still a really fun and quick read. If you like this, a sequel is already in the works, due out next spring. Get "Bras & amp; Broomsticks" ($15.95, Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers) at bookstores everywhere.
Quote/unquote
"I've done a few brutal commercials. I cringe every time I see them. I did one for Pepto-Bismol. Oh, my God, that is embarrassing for anyone to see!" -- Actress Rachel Bilson ("The O.C."), in Teen People.
"I have to color it every day. I have more gray than brown at this point. At least I've got hair." -- Actor Freddie Prinze Jr., on going gray, in People.
"A lot of punks will hate this, but on a good day, I actually do believe in the power of love." -- Musician Benji Madden (Good Charlotte), in Twist magazine.
Guys from around the world talk fashion
SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE
Want to know how that cute foreign exchange student feels about you? Guys from across the globe told Seventeen what they love -- and hate -- about the way American girls dress.
Ali, 20 (Saudi Arabia): "American fashion is very attractive and innovative. Saudi Arabia is much more restricted. By law girls are required to wear burkas (it's like a black cape) in public. But the girls in the United States are so free -- they can roam around in bikinis if they want! They can put on a dress with confidence and enjoy impressing a guy -- it's a whole different environment than in Saudi Arabia. A Saudi girl can wear things like a T-shirt and jeans only around her family and girlfriends."
Malakye, 18 (England): "American girls have expensive clothes and immaculate hair and makeup. But they can look fake because they feel they have to look so perfect."
Lorenzo, 18 (Italy): "I don't think American girls follow fashion at all. It looks like they just put on the first thing they find. I don't like it -- I prefer Italian style and brands."
Miguel, 18 (Venezuela): "American fashion is very laid-back. A pair of shorts, a T-shirt and flip-flops are acceptable no matter where you go. They push it too far. I mean, I know that some Americans show up to nice events dressed like they're going to the beach! Girls in Venezuela are more materialistic and look good no matter where they are."
Andre, 21 (Israel): "I like it when American girls wear short skirts and tank tops. Israeli guys love American styles -- definitely more than what girls wear in Gaza!"