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If you thought couture clothing was only for celebrities and socialites, you’re going to love Mellifluous Couture. Each of their chic designs is draped personally by designer Erika Rier according to your personal size requirements. YOU choose the fabrics as well as additional options like ruffles and trim. In the end, you have a piece that is made expressly for you at prices even a non-socialite can afford.

halter dress, $78 at mellifluouscouture.com

20% off at mellifluouscouture.com through 8/1/05. Use code STYLEBAKERY at checkout.

Spritz, scrub and suds-it-up with this fresh scented completely all-natural line of homekeeping products. The Farm Chicks line includes liquid soap, dish soap, linen/room spray and laundry soap in fresh-from-the-farm scents like lavender and peony. It almost makes you look forward to cleaning.

$9.95 to $16.95 at thefarmchicks.com. Each item is generously sized, all natural, American made and never tested on animals.