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BE JANE PICKS: Fashion Meets Function

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Fashion Meets Function	BE JANE PICKS

Yes, you can do home improvement without looking like you are doing home improvement! We have tried and tested these items to make sure they do more than make you look good, and they do. Now you can concentrate on staining your driveway and not worry about ruining your clothes in the name of fashion.	BE JANE PINK TOOLBELT Our favorite--but then again we're biased because it's ours. Leather, pink, and enough pockets to save you a half-dozen trips back to the toolbox. What more could you ask for? $24.99; www.BeJane.com KENEE KNEE PADS Whether you're tiling a floor or working in the garden, these cute clip-on pads will save your knees. Plus, they're available in multiple colors. $19.99; www.keneepads.com MOLDEX DUST MIST ORGANIC VAPOR DISPOSABLE RESPIRATOR It's bad enough getting sawdust, paint, or plaster dust in your hair, let alone in your lungs. This model is a fave because it holds snug against your face without pinching the bridge of your nose. $36.20; www.amazon.com COSBAR HEAVY DUTY HAND CREAM Puts the moisture back into your hard-worked hands; we also love the orange oil scent. $15.50; www.cosbar.com IRON CLAD WOMEN'S EVOLUTION WORK GLOVES Finally, gloves designed specifically for a woman's hand: narrow fingers, with extra length for fingernails. Flexible yet tough. $17.99; www.ironclad.com NAUTILUS STEEL TOE TENNIS SHOES These tennis-style shoes offer steel toe protection plus anti-fatigue inserts that make them comfortable enough to work in all day. $99.99; www.steel-toe-shoes.com EAR PROTECTION VARIETY PACK Power tools shouldn't take a toll on your hearing. We like these because they're easy to insert and comfortable to wear. $5.95; www.BeJane.com GARNIER FRUCTIS LONG & STRONG FORCE ANTI-SPLIT ENDS Home improvement isn't just hard on you; it's hard on your hair, too. Repairs split ends and prevents new ones from forming. $5.49; www.shopping.msn.com AARDVARK CLOTHING WOMEN'S WORKWEAR Good-looking overalls that are easy to put on, with a loose fit and plenty of flexibility so you can move freely. $48.00; (incl. shipping) www.aardvarkclothing.com ANYWHERE EYEWEAR PROTECTION can protect your eyes without looking like you are conducting a science experiment! $8.95; www.BeJane.com