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Smell This: Diesel Fuel For Life Pour Femme...All Dressed Up!

How cute are these? I wish I had a better picture for ya'll...because in real life the little "outfits" on these bottles are too cute...perfect for the"Foo-Foo"-Fashionista in your life!!! (or you...)  Check out the new collection of 12 outfits for Diesel Fuel For Life Men and Diesel Fuel for Life Women fragrances. Designed by Wilbert Das, Creative Director of Diesel and his team, the customized pouches dress up the seductive, energetic elixirs in the kinds of iconic styles that epitomize the Diesel brand.

The first-ever beauty brand to create this kind of customization for a scent, Diesel offers each fragrance housed in a denim jacket, lace netting or leather bomber in an array of colors. Seductive types choose lace netting to dress up their Fuel For Life; party animals go for the metallic pouch—outfit Fuel For Life to fit your style.

Fuel For Life Women, $52 (50 ml); Fuel For Life Men, $49.50 (50 ml.) Exclusively at Diesel Boutiques.

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Smell This: Scentport Home Fragrance Diffuser Sets in Vanilla-Coconut!!!

So ya'll already know that I am a sucker for Bath & Body Works...can't walk past it without getting sucked in..and as much as I gravitate towards the bath stuff and makeup first; I never leave without taking a stroll through their home fragrance aisle......Well here is my latest find:

I have used these Scentport Home Fragrance Diffuser Sets ($12) in a few rooms in my house for awhile..but have a new appreciation for them since I tried their Vanilla-Coconut Scent...YUMMY!!!  And I think it's stronger than their other scents because right now my ENTIRE living room smells like a vacation at the beach..but like a classic, upscale vacation...not like "a bottle of coconut tanning oil on the Jersey shore" type of vacation...lol (just wish I could be on that vacation right now, either one really...) These little luxuries make life so much more enjoyable!

So check out this new aroma next time you are in your local Bath & Body Works or White Barn Candle Company.....

Be Beautiful Y'all!

Smell This: Hot For Summer - Solid Fragrances...

Now that the heat is here...I start layering my fragrances more.  I find they tend to have more staying power if you approch it this way.  That starts with scented lotion or creme, solid fragrance and eau de toilette.  It sounds like a lot but trust me your scent will last long into the evening.  If using a scented creme/lotion is too much for you make certain that you use a lotion that is unscented so that your chosen fragrance will shine through.

Here are some of my favorite solid fragrances...

Marc Jacobs the most amazing interpretation of Gardenia ever...plus it comes in a sleek mirrored compact.

L L.A.M.B. Solid Perfume My new summertime favorite in solid form - the packaging is like a puzzle just so pretty.

Estee Lauder Private Colection Tuberose-Gardenia This was initially created by Aerin Lauder for herself and her friends.  The packaging is exquisite, this would definitely be a nice collector's item.

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June Contest: Win Estee Lauder's Latest Fragrance Sensuous...

Hey chicas...how would you like a chance to win the latest summer fragrance Sensuous from Estee Lauder??  Well here is your chance...as usual I am not going to make it all that difficult for you so here goes...Can you identify the actress in this photo??  Criteria is  listed below...

Criteria:

take a look at the picture  - who is she?  Hint:  She is a an actress who is a notorious tomboy and loves to hang at the beach in the summer.  Leave your answer in the comments section of this post.

Official Rules:

If you are in my family or you are in my phone book you cannot enter (sorry...but I have to be fair), also make certain you include your e-mail address with your entry so I will know how to contact you!  The contest will end at 11:59pm EST on Monday June 30th. I will draw a winner from the correct answers at random and the winners will be notified by email.  The winners have 48 hours to respond to my email notification that they have won and if they do not respond an alternate will be drawn.  The winner will be announced July 1st.

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Smell This: Estee Lauder Sensuous...

Estee Lauder is stepping out of it's floral comfort zone and into the arena of woody amber scents.  The newest fragrance is called Sensuous and I am happy to say I am in LOVE with it!  I actually prefer woody amber scents, I am a huge fan of anything spicy and earthy and this scent does not disappoint in it's efforts to contend with other big fragrances that I love.  This one is big, but not so big that you can't wear it during the day.

The notes are Molten Wood, Amber, Ghost Lily, Magnolia, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang finished off by Sandalwood, Black Pepper and Mandarin (doesn't that sound amazing??) 

The fragrance was developed by perfumer Annie Buzantian of Firmenich with the collaboration of Karyn Khoury and Aerin Lauder. It is said to have been inspired by the vision of "a molten river of woods".

"Sensuous has top notes of ghost lily accord, magnolia and jasmine petals; a heart of molten woods and amber, and a drydown of sandalwood, black pepper, juicy mandarin pulp and honey."

National advertising will feature Estee Lauder's four spokesmodels: Gwyneth Paltrow, Elizabeth Hurley, Carolyn Murphy, and Hilary Rhoda.  This will be the first time all four have been photographed together for an Estee Lauder campaign. The slogan is "Estée Lauder Sensuous. Every Woman Wears It Her Way."

The Sensuous collection includes eau de parfum in three sizes — 1 oz. for $39.50, 1.7 oz. for $49.50 and 3.4 oz. for $69.50 — as well as a 0.25-oz. parfum, $90; a 6.7-oz. body lotion, $37; a 6.7-oz. shower cream, $28.50; a 0.33-oz. touch-on fragrance, $39.50, and a 0.74-oz. brush-on perfumed pressed powder, $65.

In addition, there is a contest where one lucky winner and a guest will win a trip to NYC to attend the official launch event in July and meet the models.  The grand prize also includes two $500 Bloomingdale's gift cards, a spa experience, two Estee Lauder Sensuous gift baskets and luxury hotel accomodations.  The contest will run until June 15th and you can enter on the newly launched site Sensous Is.

The fragrance is available now exclusively through Bloomingdale's and at Estee Lauder counters nationwide in July.

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Father's Day Gift Guide: Diesel Fuel For Life...

I know it seems like ages away but MAN have the days been whizzing by me lately - So get it together and if your honey needs a new scent give this a whirl (or whiff...)

Diesel Fuel For Life Pour Homme Gift Set is a "classic masculine scent is a sophisticated potion of mysterious star anise, vintage raspberry and authentic heliotropine, captured in a sultry Eau de Toilette and rich After Shave Balm from Diesel." It's one of those fragrances that is definitely better after the dry-down and the notes get to settle a bit....go easy..this is one STRONG scent. I sprayed it on my dearest and then went back a few minutes later to "investigate"...(of course he HATED that)...lol!  But really, don't let the strong top notes scare you off...what it dries down to is just what they say it is - a clean and classic, manly-man scent!!!!

The Gift Set Includes:
75 ml EDT & 200 ml Shower Gel
What it Costs: $65.50
Find it: Diesel stores, diesel-fragrances.com , Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom and local Department Stores.

Give Beautifully.....

Smell This: L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani...

I know I am  late on this one...but WOW.  I am in love with L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani is absolutely delicious...it has all of the things that I love in a fragrance.  A little bit of green for freshness, teensy bit of floral and some musk just for fun.  The packaging is fun and flirty and I LOVE that they have a solid perfume (I am SO into solid fragrance).

Nordies has a great little set they were promoting for Mother's Day (they still have it) that is $75 and you get a Set includes Eau de Parfum Spray (3.4 oz.), All Over Me Body Lotion (2.5 oz.) and an on-the-go Rollerball (6 ml). 

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Smell This: Bobbi Brown Beach Collection...

Bobbi's Beach Fragrance is BACK!!!  I so so so love this in the summer.  It is one of those wearable fragrances - anytime...anywhere all summer long.  With notes of sand, jasmine, sea spray, and mandarin...this is one of those things you can wear to the office and not smell so "perfumey".  If you haven't had a whiff...get thee to the Bobbi Counter IMMEDIATELY. 

In addition to the fragrance you can also grab:

Beach Body Oil, Beach Body Lotion, Beach Shower Gel, Beach Sunscreen Body Spray SPF, Sunscreen Body Gel SPF 30 (we were ALL fighting over this one at our beauty round table in  NYC - I think Tia got it), Beach Body Scrub and the Limited Edition Sandbar Soap, a perennial favorite, is also back for a limited time and is perfect for gently exfoliating and moisturizing skin. 

In addition - purchase any two products from the Beach collection at a Bobbi Brown counter and receive a Beach mini tote for a limited time.  Get yourself a cute beach tote!!

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Smell This: Gucci Eau de Parfum...

Okay so it's been a while since I have talked about a fragrance that I was just IN LOVE WITH.  I found this when I was in NYC - and I have been wearing it almost everyday ever since.  Eau de Gucci is a sultry spicy, fruity, floral delight.  I like fragrances that are unique which is why I typically mix two so I don't smell like everyone.  This one does it for me, I have smelled it on others and honestly it smells WAY different on just about everyone depending on their body chemistry. 

The notes are Guava, Pear, Tahitian Tiare Flower, Musk, Honey, Patchouli mingled with Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom. Just magnificent...floral but not overly so - if anything it's a little more woody/musky and the fruit and floral notes comes up behind everything.  The bottle is gorgeous very Gucci (I love anything Gucci....LOL) and I love collecting pretty bottles this one is simple and elegant.

This gorgeous fragrance can be purchased at fine department stores and Sephora.

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Smell This: La Vanilla - Vanilla Coconut...

Stop the presses!  Vanilla AND Coconut???  This I HAD to sniff...HAD TO.  Y'all know how much I love Vanilla in any shape or form (even Vanilla Vodka...heh heh heh) so when I heard LaVanilla would be expanding their already popular line of goodies I was first on the scene baby!

LaVanilla Coconut is a sublime treat for the senses.  Like an island breeze, this will remind you of the way the air smelled on that last island vacation you took.  Soft warm Vanilla and tropical Coconut intermingle with just a hint of Monoi Tiare to create a unique and divine scent that is both intoxicating and individual.  It smells like what happens when you take your favorite fragrance oils and mix them together on your skin...a happy accident.  LOVE IT!

At the moment, there is a 1.7 oz Eau de Parfum Spray for $56 and a decadent body butter that retails for $25.  The line is available exclusively to Sephora and can be found online and at the stores nationwide.

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Smell This: Bond No. 9 Andy Warhol Union Square...

One of my favorite fragrance houses is Bond No. 9...they really understand fragrance and blending.  Everytime I got to NYC I have been trying in vain to stop by the showroom...I will get there dammit!!  At any rate...the newest release is called Andy Warhol Union Square after the late famed icon pop-art king.

Andy Warhol has been quoted as saying that his "favorite scent is the first smell of spring in New York..."  Mr. Warhol would not be disappointed as this is a seductive green floral that is simultaneously cool and warm, it is housed in the slim Bond No. 9 superstar flacon, this time displaying Warhol's flowers as its surface design.  The bottle itself is gorgeous...another reason that I love Bond No. 9, the bottle are collectors items.

In addition, for the serious collector who desires a complete Warhol series (Is there any other way to collect??? LOL.) Bond has put together a set  of ten different bottles, they are meant to be viewed as one, as Warhol intended for his series pieces...suggested retail price is $1,500 for 10 100ml bottles (whew!!).  All Bond No. 9 fragrances are available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue and on the Bond No. 9 website.

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Pure Ecstasy...

Woooooooooooo!!!  I was at the strip mall the other day (you know how I do....lol) and I went into Beauty First because that's just what I do (either that or sit in Starbucks with my computer).  So while I was in there, I noticed that they started carrying Pacifica Candles which I had only seen at Whole Foods before.  I love love love them because they are hand poured and they smell so damn good.  Anyway....so NOW they have body butters and fragrance??  What the??

So you know me...I loaded up.  So to my delight, not only were the fragrances lush...they lasted.  I picked up the solid perfume in Tahitian Gardenia and Malibu Lemon Blossom.  MY GOD I am in love.  I can see myself mixing these with all kinds of things....solid fragrance is great for that.  I always apply it first and layer on top of that.  The fragrance on it's own, lasted at least 6 hours so layered it will be much longer.  Heaven...I had my wrist stuck to my nose the entire time.

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Smell This: With Love by Hilary Duff....

Celebrity fragrances are usually hit or miss...recently they have been MUCH better though in part basically because celebs have the money to retain a master fragrance mixologist. 

Wrapped With Love by Hilary Duff is one such fragrance.  The fragrance notes include citrus, iced honeydew, raspberry, floral notes, white chocolate mousse, milk and vanilla beans  WWL comes to us from Elizabeth Arden who is also responsible for Britney Spears Curious and Mariah Carey's M which is one of my new faves.  This is the squel to her first fragrance With Love and is much more light and playful, perfect for summertime...

The fragrance was designed to showcase Hilary's fun & flirty side...I like I like!!

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Smell This: Curious By Britney Spears

Oh Britney, Britney....you poor little thing....life is in turmoil every which way.  However, her "people" don't seem to be having a hard time pimping her out to launch a new limited edition fragrance,  Curious Heart ♥ BRITNEY SPEARS, just in time for Valentine's Day.

It's the same scent as the original Curious fragrance but comes in this darling little atomizer. I've never used an atomizer before, and this 3.3oz EDP spray comes out so gently and evenly, I want to spray my entire body!

It is a super light floral scent....perfect for the tweens in your life who are just starting to experiment with scent....and don't want to offend  those around them while they learn (unlike someone we know....)!

Even better for the tweens is that when you purchase the fragrance, each bottle contains an exclusive membership card which contains a secret password...the card directs the member to the official Curious Heart website, where every month they are eligible to win fabulous prizes. The grand prize is a Nintendo Wii Game System, A trip to NYC w/ a visit to TRL , Apple gift certificates and more.

Curious Heart BRITNEY SPEARS retails for $49.50 at select department stores such as Macy's, Belk and Ulta.

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Smell This: Re-Visit of M By Mariah Carey...

Okay...I will admit when I saw Mariah running around using that dabber thing between her cha-chas I was kinda like....ehhhhhh.  I had sampled her fragrance before but now I have actually been wearing it for a solid 2 weeks and I have to admit I love it.

M By Mariah Carey is sweet, but not overtly so...its dried down very nicely on me.  She is working with two master perfumers Carlos Benaim & Loc Dong who between them have brought us such classic fragrances like Michael Kors Island, Marc Jacobs and Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds.  The fragrance contains Tahitian Tiare flower, Moroccan incense and amber along with warm marshmallow (I know it sounds weird, but it totally works) the result is an earthy warm scent that lingers (I have had it on since 8am and I can still smell it).  This makes a perfect Valentine's Day gift for you or someone you love.

AND in other news, in March 2008...Mariah will unveil the newest addition to the line.  M By Mariah Carey Gold parfum will be encased in a gorgeous gold collectors bottle in the same design as the original.  The fragrance is limited edition and the 1.7 oz spray will retail for $75 with an actual value of $595.

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La Lopez is Deseo...

Ms. Lopez...oh Ms. Lopez????  That is always the scene wherever jennifer Lopez goes, these days she has been staying at home and nesting.  Preparing for her latest creation - she is expecting a new baby (or babies if you believe published reports) sometime in the near future.

Her other baby, the massive empire that she managed to attain is having a baby too.  Her newest creation is a fragrance called Deseo (which means desire in Spanish).  Look at that bottle, just stunning.  The fragrance is described as "Earthy and Opulent" which reflects Jennifer's current style and is geared towards a more sophisticated mature audience (thank god...because I was so not the Glow girl) 

The fragrance notes include watery bamboo leaves, yuzu, bergamot, freesia, star jasmine, pink geranium flower, orange blossom, mimosa, warm amber, oak moss, musk, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and mineral accord.  Sounds good to me.  The inspiration for this fragrance came from her garden, "There's this smell in my garden," Jennifer explains. "The wood of the stairs wet with water, the lemon trees, rosemary and lavender, and five different types of roses. The combination of these smells was the inspiration for the fragrance."

Jennifer has always struck me as being very particular about what she will and won't wear so it doesn't surprise me that she is so involved in her fragrances down to that last petal.  They were passing out samples at her tour this past fall...has anyone smelled it yet??  I adore Yuzu and Patchouli in small doses.  The fragrance is set to Launch February 2008 and if I like what I smell, i will be adding my first Jennifer Lopez fragrance to my collection.

Click here for a great article about La Lopez and her ever changing world in Harper's Bazaar

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J'Adore Dior...

My girl India at Glamblush has already pointed this out and I may be redundant in saying so, BUT DAMN have you seen the commercials with Charlize Theron for Dior's fragrance J'adore??  If you haven't then let me school you...Charlize looks amazing and as India so pointedly exclaimed, "This model cum actress is always oozing an effortless sexiness that most girls just can’t pull off, no matter how hard they try."  Well said, I agree wholeheartedly.

Not to mention, J'adore has been one of my favorites for years now.  The gorgeous bottle sits on my dresser begging to be worn (don't worry my baby...you will be put back into rotation soon...lol)  It is a subtle spicy exotic floral that is completely timeless.

Oh and ummmm, in case you haven't seen the commercial - here it is below.  be careful...Charlize may convert you to the other side with all that sexiness...

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Surf's Up...

When I first heard of Roxy, it was last summer when my friend's 13 year old daughter started buying up all their clothes at the outlet stores.  "What the heck is Roxy?" I said.  She was so hot for it and was over the moon excited to find it at the discount store.  Well, I soon found out that not only is Roxy a "surf" clothing brand ... but they have come out with a fragrance line too.

Roxy is an extremely fresh and clean fragrance and it reminds me a bit of summer which is quite refreshing now that it's getting colder outside.  This is definitely a fragrance for a younger woman, although I could see myself rocking it in the summer.  It is a very bright "green" scent on first sniff but once it dried down, it smelled citrusy with a twinge of floral - very nice.  The line also includes a body lotion and shower gel and it is packaged in the most adorable pink bottle.  This would be the perfect gift for anyone that prefers a lighter "green" smelling fragrance.  The notes are Citrus, Red Fruits, Magnolia, Violet, Lily of the Valley, Frangipani, Ylang Ylang, Amber, Musk.  Sounds complicated but it really isn't...it's very soft.

Sephora has a cute little set that has a 3.3 oz EDT and smaller sizes of the shower gel and body lotion for a steal.  So get that under the tree for yourself or a fragrance loving pal.

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Take A Number Please...

Pick a number ladies and gentlemen...any number. Well not any number...how about 4, 5, 7 or 11??  Your number choices make a difference when selecting a fragrance from Cereus Pour Homme. 

The collection was created to "Define a lifestyle, not buy into one..."  The bottle is clean and unfussy with a natural wood top (which totally reminds me of my dad's Old English Leather from the 70's).  This is not a trendy fragrance people...these are definitely for the more traditional man.

The Rundown:

No. 4 has a unique blend of exotic inspired essences with citrus and green apple.

No. 5 is a breezy classic Mediterranean romp with fennel and green cardamom.

No. 7 is bergamot, cedar, leather, wood and skin musk (probably my most favorite out of the bunch)

Finally No. 11 has timeless elements of anise, juniper berry, cracked black pepper, musk and a woodsy finish for a clean sophisticated blend (another of my faves...)

Cereus Pour Homme colognes are available exclusively at Barneys New York stores in New York City, San Francisco and Beverly Hills (9570 Wilshire Blvd., 310-276-4400). I wasn't able to find them in the online store but I did see them in-store.  Retail price is $125 for a 2.25-ounce bottle.

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Smell This: Tom Ford For Men...

I know I know...all of this hype with these ads.  Over the top sexy ads, secret versions blah blah blah....   The advertising is just that.  Advertising.  My advice, just go to Neiman Marcus and SMELL IT, really smell it.  Wander around the store for a while because it will change after about an hour and settle.  Once you do, you will forget all about the sexually explicit 70's inspired, hustler-like, cocaine chic, studio 54 like ads.  (What?  it's true...lol. Oh, and if you choose to click on that link know that it is fairly close to porn but super fast so it may not count...LMAO)

Tom Ford for men has all of the elements that I love in a men's fragrance... musk, citrus, moss, wood, leather, tobacco.  It is fresh and clean smelling without being overpowering.  The best way to describe it I think is that is has a smoky quality with citrus notes.  Classic, masculine and totally sexy.

You will want to get this for your man immediately.  He will appreciate it because I swear you will be stuck in that little place between his ear and his shoulder.  Trust me...

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M By Mariah Carey...

Anyone who knows me - knows that I love me some Mariah Carey.  I think that everything she does is fabulous and nobody had better mess with her of they will have to answer to me...LOL.  When I heard she was doing a fragrance I was hoping that she would do something that would reflect her personality.  Well not only did she do that, but she managed to make it smell superbly lush.  M by Mariah Carey is sweet but not too sweet...the floral notes balance it out a bit.  She is working with two master perfumers Carlos Benaim & Loc Dong who between them have brought us such classic fragrances like Michael Kors Island, Marc Jacobs and Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds.

They say:

The inspiration for this fragrance was Mariah's magical presence and artistry. By combining two very contrasted notes, an exotic Tahitian Tiare flower with a deliciously warm marshmallow, we wanted to express Mariah's utmost femininity and undeniable sensuality in one strong statement. We then incorporated other facets, such as a Moroccan Incense Amber accord, to bring an element of mystery that lingers on skin. This harmonious balance of Mariah's favorite scents and memories is at the heart of this creation."
- Carlos Benaim & Loc Dong

If you are in NYC next Tuesday - make sure you stop by Macy's Herald Square (I wish I was there...sniff) because Mariah is making an in store appearance from 5 to 7pm.  PLUS the first 200 customers to purchase the special M by Mariah Carey fragrance set priced at $130 will receive a special pass to meet Mariah and get her autograph. The first 50 customers to purchase the special VIP M by Mariah Carey fragrance set priced at $305 will get a VIP pass that entitles them to a photo opp with Mariah, an exclusive M by Mariah Carey t-shirt and a pure parfum.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 23rd
5:00 pm -7:00 pm

WHERE: Macy’s Herald Square
151 West 34th Street (Between Broadway and 7th Avenue)
New York, NY 10001

If you plan to go - I would get there early - you know how her fans are!

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Father's Day Gifties...

Still looking for a gift for Father's Day??  Check out my picks for Dad over at ThisNext...

See more of my Father's Day Gifties... list at ThisNext.

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Summer Scents...

I tend to like something a little lighter in the warmer months.  Don't get me wrong, I love a good strong scent...but save them for the winter time.  Think citrus, coconut, floral...nice and light.  I have a few that I have been using for years but there are some new ones that I am in love with.

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Angelique-Lilas Half plant - half floral.  I LOVE love love this!  I have been wearing it for years and it never fails.  It always smells fresh, but not too over-poweringly floral.

Michael Kors Island Hawaii The original was a favorite of mine last year, this version is more citrusy and fruity!  This special little set comes with a sarong too - score!

Bobbi Brown Beach I describe this as a perfect everyday fragrance.  Everyone should have one.  This one is light and airy with a combination of sand jasmine, sea spray and mandarin.

Comptoir Sud Caramel Pacific This is probably my favorite this year.  Warm caramel, floral, coconut, almond and vanilla.  Just delicious.  Smells like summer to me, if there was a lotion i would slather myself with it.

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The Perfect Vanilla...

I have been on a fragrance kick lately.  Maybe it's because spring is right around the corner and I love smelling fresh scents in my home, in my bath and on me!  There has been a Vanilla revolution lately and I am loving it!

Vanilla is one of those scents that blends easily with a myriad of others.  It can be pure, fruity, floral or herbal...take your pick.  Each scent that it is paired with comes out smelling decidedly different and unique.  Thats what makes LaVanilla so unique.

Whether you like fruity, floral or pure essence of Vanilla...these ladies have got you covered.  Co-founders Danielle Raynor and Laura DiGirolamo set out to make their Vanilla fragrances different and unique and they have done just that. They met with chemists and decided that natural ingredients and technologies could be applied to create fragrances more refined than those typically produced by purely synthetic compounds.

Pure Vanilla is just that.  Pure smelling Vanilla blended with a touch of patchouli and tonka bean. Wonderful and clean...perfect for any vanilla addict!

Vanilla Grapefruit is surprisingly one of my favorites out of the trio.   Refreshing grapefruit, fresh lime and warm cedarwood in a base of Madagascar Vanilla.  This fragrance is unique, rich and fruity all at once.

Vanilla Blossom is an exotic floral blended in a superb madagascar vanilla base. Crushed orange blossom, rose, jasmine and karo karounde  with rich nutmeg make this a classic and sophisticated vanilla treasure.

They say:  LAVANILA carefully infuses pure essential oils with 100 percent active botanicals for natural fragrances that are fresh, clean, and nurturing. With each spray, proprietary natural technology wraps the skin with super antioxidants goji berry and kakadu plum, soothing willowherb, and hydrating olive leaf for a healthy dose of 30 essential vitamins and minerals and 19 amino acids. Imagine, a fragrance that not only smells good but also is good for you!

I say, Bravo!  They have taken one superb scent and made it different and unique in three decidedly different ways, plus it's good for you - BONUS!  Vanilla lovers, rejoice!

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The Perfect Vanilla...

I have been on a fragrance kick lately.  Maybe it's because spring is right around the corner and I love smelling fresh scents in my home, in my bath and on me!  There has been a Vanilla revolution lately and I am loving it!

Vanilla is one of those scents that blends easily with a myriad of others.  It can be pure, fruity, floral or herbal...take your pick.  Each scent that it is paired with comes out smelling decidedly different and unique.  Thats what makes LaVanilla so unique.

Whether you like fruity, floral or pure essence of Vanilla...these ladies have got you covered.  Co-founders Danielle Raynor and Laura DiGirolamo set out to make their Vanilla fragrances different and unique and they have done just that. They met with chemists and decided that natural ingredients and technologies could be applied to create fragrances more refined than those typically produced by purely synthetic compounds.

Pure Vanilla is just that.  Pure smelling Vanilla blended with a touch of patchouli and tonka bean. Wonderful and clean...perfect for any vanilla addict!

Vanilla Grapefruit is surprisingly one of my favorites out of the trio.   Refreshing grapefruit, fresh lime and warm cedarwood in a base of Madagascar Vanilla.  This fragrance is unique, rich and fruity all at once.

Vanilla Blossom is an exotic floral blended in a superb madagascar vanilla base. Crushed orange blossom, rose, jasmine and karo karounde  with rich nutmeg make this a classic and sophisticated vanilla treasure.

They say:  LAVANILA carefully infuses pure essential oils with 100 percent active botanicals for natural fragrances that are fresh, clean, and nurturing. With each spray, proprietary natural technology wraps the skin with super antioxidants goji berry and kakadu plum, soothing willowherb, and hydrating olive leaf for a healthy dose of 30 essential vitamins and minerals and 19 amino acids. Imagine, a fragrance that not only smells good but also is good for you!

I say, Bravo!  They have taken one superb scent and made it different and unique in three decidedly different ways, plus it's good for you - BONUS!  Vanilla lovers, rejoice!

Smell Pretty!

The Perfect Vanilla...

I have been on a fragrance kick lately.  Maybe it's because spring is right around the corner and I love smelling fresh scents in my home, in my bath and on me!  There has been a Vanilla revolution lately and I am loving it!

Vanilla is one of those scents that blends easily with a myriad of others.  It can be pure, fruity, floral or herbal...take your pick.  Each scent that it is paired with comes out smelling decidedly different and unique.  Thats what makes LaVanilla so unique.

Whether you like fruity, floral or pure essence of Vanilla...these ladies have got you covered.  Co-founders Danielle Raynor and Laura DiGirolamo set out to make their Vanilla fragrances different and unique and they have done just that. They met with chemists and decided that natural ingredients and technologies could be applied to create fragrances more refined than those typically produced by purely synthetic compounds.

Pure Vanilla is just that.  Pure smelling Vanilla blended with a touch of patchouli and tonka bean. Wonderful and clean...perfect for any vanilla addict!

Vanilla Grapefruit is surprisingly one of my favorites out of the trio.   Refreshing grapefruit, fresh lime and warm cedarwood in a base of Madagascar Vanilla.  This fragrance is unique, rich and fruity all at once.

Vanilla Blossom is an exotic floral blended in a superb madagascar vanilla base. Crushed orange blossom, rose, jasmine and karo karounde  with rich nutmeg make this a classic and sophisticated vanilla treasure.

They say:  LAVANILA carefully infuses pure essential oils with 100 percent active botanicals for natural fragrances that are fresh, clean, and nurturing. With each spray, proprietary natural technology wraps the skin with super antioxidants goji berry and kakadu plum, soothing willowherb, and hydrating olive leaf for a healthy dose of 30 essential vitamins and minerals and 19 amino acids. Imagine, a fragrance that not only smells good but also is good for you!

I say, Bravo!  They have taken one superb scent and made it different and unique in three decidedly different ways, plus it's good for you - BONUS!  Vanilla lovers, rejoice!

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Agent Provocateur...

You all know that I love fragrance, and this one seems to be on everyone's radar.  I went to Agent Provocateur with Beauty Addict a few months ago, but they didn't have this one yet.  My friend raved to me about it, so I must check it out. Maîtresse is touted as a delicate and sexy blend of white ylang ylang, pure essence of Osmanthus core and Jasmin Sambac in a  base of  velvet white suede and musk.  That sounds incredible to me....I love Yyang ylang and musk - never tried them together though .. looking forward to that.  So I ordered mine today...can't wait to get it in the mail!

This fragrance sounds incredibly rich so if you are not into that then I would say pass.  My friend and I love Michael Kors, which is floral and creamy...she said this is along those lines.  If your are in the big apple, check out the store in Soho.  Everyone else can get this sexy wonder through Bloomingdales or the Agent Provocateur website.

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Agent Provocateur...