I arrived at my 4th of July barbecue wearing adorable wedges: they were cork and shot through with gold, and they rubbed my feet so raw that I had to borrow flats from my hostess.

Inevitably, the conversation turned to the perils of fashionable footwear.  Betty Confidential‘s Senior Style & Beauty Editor (and all-around delightful party guest), PJ Gach, tipped me off to Peaches & Boo Boo’s Save My Feet Elixir. She swears this stuff totally prevents blisters, whether you’re running a marathon or teetering along in stilettos. Just put it on and let it dry before slipping into your favorite shoes.

–Becky Ellis