Always a risky prospect, but if there’s no risk, why not?

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Jennifer Lopez is currently offering free samples of her latest fragrance, “My Glow” on her web site. Free! Gratis! Put it in your friends’ stocking stuffer and pretend to be generous.

This scent is very feminine, with floral notes including lavender, water lily, white rose peony and heliotrope. And free! Did I mention that?

I love the holiday season.

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Granted, I realize movies aren’t real, and her character is not necessarily her.

But I still love Reese! And I love her new scent for Avon, Reese in Bloom.

“In developing In Bloom, I found myself drawn to the scents of my childhood in Tennessee,” explains Reese Witherspoon. “We had a great big Magnolia tree in the back yard, and it’s that beautiful white blossom that inspired the perfume. In Bloom is indicative of where I am in my life today. I’m feeling very strong and independent, and so happy, so full of life. The fragrance truly captures that feeling—it’s very sensual, very romantic and alluring.”

And here’s the exciting part – an AUTOGRAPHED bottle of Reese’s new scent for you! I am giving away one bottle – and it’s super-coveted – in fact, I hear it’s under like, armed-guard lock-in-key at the moment. (OK, not really…but I wouldn’t blame them if it was.) Reese mentioned Bloom was inspired by her favorite childhood scent – what was YOUR favorite childhood scent? Comment below – a winner will be chosen November 25.

Earn extra entries by RT-ing this contest on Twitter. (I’m @alywalansky) – Good luck!

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The October issue of Fitness has a huge feature surrounding their 2009 Beauty Awards.

You can check it out for yourself, but among the winners are some of my faves, like Maybelline Lash Stiletto mascara, and Olay Professional Pro-X.

Image: Fitness Magazine

To celebrate this fabulous help – MUCH of the stuff on the list is drugstore brands! – we have a Fitness Magazine giveaway!

One reader will receive a Fitness-centric prize package, including a subscription to the magazine, cosmetic bag, umbrella, apron, floppy hat, notebook, massager, and baseball!

To have your chance at this fabulous prize package, please share your favorite beauty, skin, or hair find of 2009. Earn extra credit by RT-ing this contest (I’m @alywalansky on Twitter). Deadline to enter is October 15. Good luck!

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La Prairie

The purpose of our meet and greet (aside from pastries), was the launch of their exciting new Life Threads fragrance collection.

We all know the super-luxe La Prairie for their paramount skincare and cosmetics – but Life Threads is a whole new ballpark of awesomeness (wrapped up in a pretty lucite bottle!).

The line comes in a trio of “threads” – Silver, Gold, and Platinum – each meant to represent a stage in a woman’s life.

My favorite scent in the line is silver, the “flirtatious” scent – it’s very floral and intoxicating. There’s also a spicy gold (destined for the adventurous) and the elegantly edgy platinum.

Find them all at LifeThreads.com – they are all gorgeous, but my heart belongs to the silver!

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Eau Flirt

Eau Flirt is a new scent from Harvey Prince (you may remember them from their prior release, Ageless Anti-Age Perfume).

Apparently, it is clinically proven to make men flirt with women!

This claim is based on a  study done by the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, that  showed Eau Flirt’s blend of lavender, pumpkin and other secret scents actually provoke passion in men.

As I’m currently trying to provoke passion in men, I am going to rise to the challenge and have just asked for a sample of this – possibly – miracle substance. If it works, I will be the happiest girl ever, and start storing mass amounts in my closet.

Will keep you posted!

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One of my favorite new additions of Benefit Cosmetics’ Body So Fine.

I love this stuff – its scent is nothing short of seductive, and it has a shimmering pink to its pink body balm, which works just about everywhere!

Use it to give your arms, legs and décolleté a silky finish. It’s scented with white blossoms, which is slightly naughty but very intoxicating. (Then again, that’s probably what makes it intoxicating!)

Also included is a Bathina puff for a smooth, velvety finish!

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Harajuku Lovers’ G Solid Perfume is clearly an example of this!
It’s based on the character of G, who dons a white, corseted top and a blue miniskirt á la Alice in Wonderland. (Also, much like me!)

She’s quirky, unique, and undeniably cool, (also, I’d like to think, like me) and is the leader of the pack.

The scent is an oriental, fruity, gourmand fragrance with notes of fresh coconut, jasmine, and cotton woods. Check out the cuteness…and of course the scent (enjoy!).

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If you are a fan of Harajuku Lovers, you’ll swoon for the Love Gift Set!!!

Actually, even if you aren’t a fan – how cute will this look on your vanity?

You’ll love Love: She’s stepping out in a cute, striped mini-dress and fashionable red kicks – honestly, she dresses sort of like me -  and wears her heart on her sleeve, or rather, in her hair! How could you not love??? Her scent is reminiscent of a floral bouquet, with notes of pink pomelo, rose, and creamy vanilla orchid. It’s maybe perfect for your teen queen – but it’s super sensual, so watch out!

(I want it for myself, though, truth be told.)

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It’s totally romantic and mingles Bulgarian, Turkish and Tea Roses with the essence of orchid, lily, jasmine and peony to create a rosy retro-scent.

I love the sexy playfulness of it – and the bottle is perfectly cute and compact as well!

Image: Nordstrom

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She, too, is a beauty editor, and upon opening up one of her hall closets, we were greeted by shelves upon shelves of bottles of lotions and potions.

When such myriad options are in front of you…what jumps out? The prettiest package.

And, that day, I oo’d and ahh’d (and grabbed) everything that came in sexy bottles – without even knowing what it smelled like or even who made it. And the same effect just happened again.

If you have been paying attention, the constant theme that runs through each of Jean Paul Gaultier’s works are an image of a woman.

This theme continues in the limited-edition Classique, a sweet floral-oriental scent in a corset-shaped bottle.

I love the scent – but also the bottle – and I think it may be a perfect choice for your spring fragrance editions.

Image: Sephora

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