Jo Malone “tells” a story with their two new Fragrance Chronicle collections. Each collection contains a main fragrance accord in a 30 ml cologne, followed by additional smaller cologne blends, all packaged in a fragrance “book.” The idea is to layer the scents to create something unique. These are unisex collections.

Pomegranate Noir Fragrance Chronicle
$95
The Pomegranate Noir Fragrance Chronicle™ tells the story of an intriguing Pomegranate accord blended with notes of delicious fruits, spicy florals and warm smoky woods.  Transform Pomegranate Noir with the accords of Raspberry, Casablanca Lily and Guaiacwood to create your own compelling blend of this iconic fragrance …read more

It’s Bonus time for Clinique at Nordstrom. Always an exciting for me, because a) I love anything that resembles a kit, b) I love trying new colors, and c) I love getting a bunch of stuff for free.
Trina Turk For Clinique Bonus comes with a makeup bag designed by Turk and filled with $65 worth of cosmetics that you can get with any $25 Nordstrom Clinique purchase. The purchase can be in-store or online, but get moving, because there are only a limited supply of Bonus bags available.
 The bonus includes…

- Take the Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes and Lips (1.7 oz.)
- Dramatically …read more

Courtney Cox is the face of Avon’s new fragrance Spotlight.  Spotlight is a citrus-floral with a warm woody base.

The tag line is “Spotlight – Step Into It.” The idea behind the fragrance being that every woman is a star in her own right.
The choice of Courtney Cox as spokeswoman is interesting to me. She’s beautiful and she’s successful, but she’s also known for being a friend – both off and on-screen. Plus, she’s not a kid, which is something that I appreciate, because I’m in my 40s as well.  She’s glamorous, but also grounded, which is what most women aspire …read more

I’m not a big Sean Combs fan. I know that is not always a popular point of view – the rest of the world appears to love Diddy. I am put off by his arrogance.
That said, I have to admit that I really enjoyed Sean John’s latest scent for men, I Am King. I like the freshness of the tangerine and orange citrus notes, I like the way the woody note grounds it a bit. It is very pleasant and refreshing. I’m not sure that it’s especially unique, but it is something that I would purchase for a man that …read more

Glamour has a piece up on men and the scents that they do and don’t find sexy.  You can find it here. I love reading stuff like that – finding some secret insight about the male mind is always pretty intriguing.
I agreed with some of it, either because I’ve already read a lot of things that back the theories up or through my own personal experience.  Some of the ideas, well I don’t agree with them, also through things I’ve read or my own experience.  I believe that, as a whole, men don’t respond as well to some scents, but …read more

My mind is full of Spring plans – plans for my garden, plans for my home, plans for ….not freezing, but at not even mid-January, I’ve got a bit of a wait ahead of me. Yesterday, my friend, Leah, and I met at the Farmer’s Market and I was pleased to find that my favorite stall was open.  The citrus man! The smell and taste of citrus is such a mood-lifter for me.

Last year, Steve and I discovered his Meyer Lemons and Blood Oranges. I was so sad when the citrus season ended.  Fresh off the tree and so juicy and flavorful – his …read more

Straight from my inbox…….email from MAC featuring “Goodbyes.” Your favorite MAC cosmetics and beauty products on their way out.  Pick them up now, before they are all gone.

Goodbyes include discontinued colors of eye shadow, mineralized eye shadow, eye shadow suites, brushed metal-x cream eyeshadow, lipstick, lip conditioner, and kohl eye pencil, among others.  What do I want to grab, before it’s all gone?

Charged Water/Revitalizing Energy
Charged water, fused with vital ions from a diamond and instilled with a spirit-lifting therapeutic aroma, then delivered to the skin in the soothing aura of a revitalizing hydrating mist. Like its source – a diamond – on …read more

I was reading my latest copy of Women’s Health Magazine and there was an interesting article about scent and it’s effect on mood or feelings. I’ve always felt that scent had a way of elevating a mood, the way you spritz something lovely on, before heading out into the world each day. It’s like a magic elixir that you wear on your skin. The way Women’s Health explains it, your choice of scent can help you get through challenging life events.
KenzoAmour Parfum
For example, if you are feeling depressed, then chose something woody.  Something that features notes of sandalwood, amber, cedar, and patchouli. Woody …read more

Today is the last day of Clinique’s 10 Days of Happiness.  It’s also the last day to win an iPod Shuffle.
To receive a treat that includes a sample size of both Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss in Graprefruit and High Definition Mascara in Black, be sure to use the offer code 2TREATS at check out.
 
Both of these treats are perfect for carrying in a purse-size make-up bag. The High Definition Mascara has an applicator that is a brush on one side and a comb on the other, while the Grapefruit gloss is the perfect soft pink to flatter any skin …read more

Looking for something light and refreshing in an organic scent?  How about Caudalie’s Fleur de Vigne Fresh Energizing Fragrance.
Fleur de Vigne is the flower that precedes the grape on the vine. This scent is enriched with essential oils derived from fruit and Bergamot as well as the plant waters of Sandalwood and cedar.
Bergamot is citrus tree (Citrus bergamia), but the name is also applied to various mint plants and pear trees that carry a Bergamot-like scent.
Fleur de Vigne Fresh Energizing Fragrance
What is is: A fragrance with aromatherapy and skincare benefits.

What it is formulated to do: This splash is full of energy. One spray of this …read more