This week we’ve been visiting our sister in Dallas, Texas and are thoroughly enjoying our time in her bathroom.

Where a normal shower takes us 11 minutes– we’re spending, like, TWENTY checking out and trying all the products in Sister’s shower. (Because our sister is single and doesn’t have to share space with anyone, her beauty products occupy every drawer, shelf, cabinet, nook and cranny in her bathroom entire house.) (This makes us laugh because our mother is a makeup minimalist: moisturizer, mascara, lip balm, Shalimar. Done. How she produced two product junkies, we’ll never know.)

Here’s some of the goodies from Sister’s bathroom we’ve been enjoying this week:

We had no idea that our favorite Bath & Body Works scent (Cherry Blossom) came in a shampoo & conditioner. A VOLUMIZING shampoo & conditioner. Our sister picked these up for $5 each while on an extended business trip and not only do they smell divine, they work great.

We’re a sucker for eye cream and this Philosophy Hope In A Tube Eye & Lip Cream is extra rich and firming. After only a few days, our eyes are already looking better.

At home we rarely have time for masks, but this week we gave The Body Shop Wise Woman Intensive Firming Mask a whirl and found our skin feeling smooth and moisturized. (Added bonus: a few moments of spa-like bliss). (Sister doesn’t know this, but this one is going home with us).

We want to tell you about all her makeup–but we’ll have to save that for another day (when we have three hours to spare!).

In the meantime, we’re enjoying the summer thunderstorms and 85% humidity here in Dallas.

The Body Shop Wise Woman skincare collection comes in a great little starter pack with Vitality Serum, Regenerating Day Cream and Regenerating Night Cream.

For just $65 you get this simple 3-step program that encourages collagen production in mature skin while strengthening, firming and hydrating.

And while you’re at The Body Shop, be sure to check out their fall color collection, Fabulous Metallics. The Slate Green Shimmer Smudger is a quick, no-fuss way to brighten eyes with a pop of color.

This fall, The Body Shop is releasing a new special edition color collection called Fabulous Metallics.

With warm, sumptuous hues full of shimmer, this collection offers night-time glamour as well as everyday appeal. Our favorite item from the collection is the Shimmer Squares (shown above) which can be used separately as eyeshadow, blush, highlighter, or swept together for a healthy, shimmery glow. Available in Velvet Browns and Cashmere Pinks.

Also in this collection:

Precious Rouge ultra glossy lip color

• Lavish Pink
• Opulent Rose
• Sleek Brown

Shimmer Smudgers

• Etched Brown
• Slate Green
• Burnished Metal

Brilliance Powder

• Lustrous Rose

Fabulous Metallics will be available beginning next month at The Body Shop.

The Body Shop has been a longtime favorite of ours for their Body Butters (Mango and Almond are the ones we can’t live without) — but we’re now seeing The Body Shop in a whole new light with their new Hot Tropics Collection, a limited edition color collection for Summer 2007.

The Crystal Sparkle Gloss is so fun and sparkly and smells good enough to eat. In two sheer shades of pink (Santiago Pink and Acapulco Golden Pink) our summer beach bag won’t be without it.

Also, the Duo Glow loose shimmering powder in Salvador Blush and Brasilia Bronze will make any pair of shoulders glow in the sunset.