Early gift shopping…. Check out this adorable clutch-type makeup bag that comes with the Miss Dior Gift Set. I love the big, silver Dior “D.” 
The rest of the gift set consists of a 1.7 ounce Eau de Parfum Spray, a 1.7 ounce Moisturizing Perfumed Shower Gel, and a 1.7 ounce Perfumed Body Moisturizer. Miss Dior Cherie is an updated version of the original Miss Dior fragrance.

Miss Dior Cherie Gift Set
$ 76 at Sephora
Some of the notes listed  are new to me. For example, there’s a “caramelized popcorn” note.  (Yum, I think I’ll make some.)  This fragrance is classified by Sephora as …read more

Mally Roncal, of Mally Beauty, launched her first eau de parfum yesterday, October 29, 2009. The fragrance called Mally, is the first fragrance in the Mally Beauty collection.
Mally’s signature fragrance is a Floral Citrusthat is built around the Sampaguita Flower. This flower is the national flower of the Phillipines and has a scent that is a lot like Jasmine. It was used as a way to honor Mally’s Filipino heritage. In addition, the Sampaguita Flower is a symbol of fidelity, devotion, purity, strength, and dedication.
Here is a breakdown of the fragrance notes:
Top note: Sampaguita, Mandarin, Red Currant, Bamboo, Palm Leaf
Middle note: Freesia, …read more

When I shop for gifts I try to find obscure or not so popular items for my friends.  Sure I get them the latest and greatest gifts and gadgets but then they’ll have what everyone else has and that can get a little boring and expected. Fragrances are something I love to buy for myself and others because there’s so many to choose from.
If I were shopping for one of my little nieces (roughly middle school age and younger), I’d pick up this trio of fragrances from Pixi Beauty.

Mimosa Eau de Parfum – This scent is described as a floral …read more

The latest fragrance is Ineke’s line of unisex alphabetical fragrances is Field Notes From Paris.  The fragrance was inspired by Ineke’s days in Paris and Versailles where she studied perfumery. “It captures the romantic, nostalgic feelings of sitting in a cafe and writing in a journal while lingering for hours over a cafe creme.” 
The fragrance is a Woody Oriental and I recently had the opportunity to try a sample of it. It has the following notes:
Field Notes From Parish
$88 – 2.5 oz/75 ml
Top notes: Coriander Seed, Orange Flower, Bergamot
Middle notes: Tobacco Flower, Tobacco Leaf (Nicotiana), Cedar, Patchouli
Bottom notes: Amber, Tonka …read more

CLEAN parfum, the fragrance that strives to bottle freshness and the scent of soap, has two new fragrances. They are Harmony and Purity. My girls both love CLEAN. One wears Summer and the other wears Simply Soap.  I like the men’s fragance , Men’s Shower Fresh. If you like a unisex-type sent, give this one a try.
Now on to Harmony and Purity… The fragrances are made with natural ingredients like green tea, Vitamin E and floral extracts.
Harmony and Purity interpret the sacred and natural for those who appreciate the benefits of relaxation, and seek the perfect complement to life’s quiet …read more

Bath & Body Works has added a new fragrance to their Signature Collection. Twilight Woods is a “…hypnotic fragrance inspired by a romantic walk in enchanted woods.” It’s available in a body cream, shower gel, body lotion, eau de parfum, shower mousse (limited edition), hand cream, fragrance mist, and silk radiance body lotion (limited edition).  You can see the full line here.

Top Notes: Juicy Berry, Sparkling Mandarin, hint of Coconut
Middle Notes: Creamy Frangipani, Soft Mimosa, Wet Honeysuckle, Wild Freesia, Apricot Nectar
Bottom Notes: Oud Wood, Skin Musk Captive, Vanilla Milk, Warm Woods
I appreciate the way Bath &  Body Works is presenting a more …read more

Demi Moore was the inspiration for Helena Rubinstein’s new fragrance, All You’ve Ever Wanted. The fragrance is  meant to be “the embodiment of magnetic sensuality.” Moore was chosen for her “daring appeal” and “her modern love story.”
The ad is gorgeous. Demi Moore is a beautiful and as a woman in my 40s, I feel like she’s a great role model for women my age. Not a very realistic one as far as looks go, but I do believe that she doesn’t let age hold her back from living life on her own terms. And she shouldn’t as 40 is still …read more

Estee Lauder announced that their Holiday Fragrance Gift Collections are now available for purchase.  Today only – October 19th, 2009 – you can get free shipping when you purchase one of these sets. Simply use the code ONEDAYSETS at checkout. All gift collections are limited edition sets.
Here are three of the sets. You can see more at the Estee Lauder website.

Beautiful Romantic Destination
$79.50, a $110 value
Contains Eau de Parfum Spray, Perfumed Body Lotion, Bath and Shower Gelee, and Eau de Parfum Travel Spray.
Beautiful fragrance notes: Lily, Rose, Mandarin, Tuberose, Marigold, Orange Flower, Muguet, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber

Estee Lauder Pleasures …read more

Mariah Carey’s Forever Eau de Parfum in the 1.7 ounce spray is a supporter of the Cancer and Careers Foundation. Cancer and Careers is a resource for women with cancer. They offer working women support and information as they work through their treatment. A portion of the Forever Mariah Carey purchase price will go directly to CEW.
Forever, “an opulent floral,” is meant to evoke a feling of “classic Hollywood allure.”  The bottle does look as if it came form the dressing table of some iconic beauty like Elizabeth Taylor or Lana Turner.
Top Notes: Radiant – Luxurious accords of Neroli, Lotus …read more

Bath & Body Works is holding a big Columbus Day Sale until Monday, October 12, 2009.  One of the deals is  a Buy 3 Signature Collection Body Care, then get 3 items free offer.  This leads to a savings of up to $88.50.
I really like the Signature Collection. It has an updated look and the fragrances are available in pretty much any form you could want or need including an eau de parfum, eau de toilette, shower gel, bubble bath, body lotion, body cream, body butter, and hand cream. This would be the perfect opportunity to do some early holiday shopping. You …read more