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STELLANUDE,  McCartney’s  new scent is a floral that is described as, “delicate,” “soft,” and “sensual.”

It’s available in a 1 oz Eau de Toilette Spray for $43, a 1.6 oz Eau de Toilette for $63, 3.3 oz Eau de Toilette for $81, and 4.2 oz Linen Scented Mist for $59.

Fragrance notes: Moroccan Rose, Grapefruit, White Peony, Pink Pepper, Precious Vanilla, Grey Amber, Musk

STELLANUDE is a lovely edition to the rest of the Stella McCartney fragrance line of feminine florals that include the sophisticated Stella Parfum and the limited-edition Summery-scent Stella Sheer.

Stella Fragrance notes: Bulgarian Rose, Peony Flower, Mandarin, Rose Absolute, Amber

Stella Sheer Fragrance notes: Lemon, Green Apple, Rose, Amber

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This handwoven straw cap has a beautiful raspberry ribbon with colorful stitched flowers.  This is a very unique hat with the thick woven straw construction that is usually seen in the oversized floppy sun hats that have been popular this summer.  The Flower Stand Newsboy uses the same material in a short-billed newsboy for a more practical hat that could be worn for sun protection or fashion.

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Flower Stand Newsboy $38

This hat would be adorable paired with a casual boyish look.  I would wear soft distressed boyfriend jeans, a colorful ribbed cotton tank, and leather flip-flops.

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Floral Straw Newsboy at Anthropologie

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Fendi Rose-Detailed Oval Sunglasses $325

The earthy tones and oval shape of these sunglasses are flattering on most face shapes.

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Fendi Rose-Detailed Oval Sunglasses

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Badgley Mischka Euphoria in Orange $325

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Bitty Bloom Sunglasses at Anthropologie $24

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Dior 60’s Sunglasses in Panther at Saks Fifth Avenue $290

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UO Floral Sunglasses at Urban Outfitters $9.99 (reg. $20)

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Patterned Sunglasses for Summer

I like to wear a scent that echoes those feelings. Something in a floral, but no too flowery, not too sweet. I recently tried LaCoste’s  fragrance Love Of Pink. It’s my daugther’s Spring-time signature scent and it’s new this season.

I like a base with some warmth and depth, a good grounding note. My favorite scent right now is Mantra.  It’s a honeyed-musk with floral notes.  It makes me think about working in the garden, with the sun warm on my back. A really delicious scent.

Spring is a good time to dip into your solid scents. The warmth of your skin and the lighter layers of your clothing will allow the scent to escape in a way that it can’t during the colder, more bundled up months of Winter. Something like DKNY’s new Be Delicious solid perfume keychain would be perfect, with it’s fresh fruit and floral notes. Heading out to a picnic, clip it onto your belt loop and you are good to go.

Whatever you chose, keep in mind that scent is very personal and no matter what the season, chose something that you feel represents you in a unique way.

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Best Scents For Spring

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 to be.

“I’m also in the spotlight as a wife and mother. This fragrance is about feeling good about yourself and being confident when you step into your own unique roles — and into the spotlight.”

–Courteney Cox, award-winning actor, wife, mother and friend.

Fragrance Notes -

Top Notes:Icy Silver Accord, Citrus, Mandarin Pure, Italian Bergamot Essence
Middle Notes: Hydroponic White Freesia, Tuberose Absolute, Mimosa Pure
Base Notes: Cashmere Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber Crystals

If you shop Avon online, you can get free shipping on any order that is $5 or more when you use the savings code MMFW5 until 03/30/09.  Avon has by far the best deals on shipping around.

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Courtney Cox in the Spotlight

Theme Fragrances are meant to flatter the individual’s own style. You can layer them to create something unique or wear them on their own. They come in a solid perfume or a roll-on oil, both are the perfect size to slip into your purse, pocket, or makeup bag.

Mantra, a “sensuous honeyed musk,” also carries notes of spring florals. It has a powdery scent and it’s now my new favorite. This is a soft, romantic musk – I keep sniffing my arm, where I applied it. It’s very nice and only $7.50 if you purchase it from the Theme Fragrance shop, at Etsy.com.  (They are going to be carrying it at their main Theme Fragrance shop, very soon).

Song is a “breath of green, and tuberose, and woods.” It’s a definite floral scent, but it’s not your mother’s floral – it’s fresh and zingy. My daughter snagged it immediately. (She’s always doing that to me).  Both Mantra and Song ship in Theme Fragrance’s signature travel box.

The Mantra and Song samples were roll-on oils, but the Sarong came in a solid, like a little pot of lip balm. The strongest fragrance note was the coconut, but it also carries vanilla and “night-blooming flowers.” The scent was so familiar to me, but I couldn’t think of why. Then, it occurred to me that it smells like Summer. It has a youthfulness to it. The perfect fragrance to wear with a sundress and a tan.

Both oil and solid disappear into your skin – no sticky mess – leaving behind only scent.

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Pocket-size Scent From Theme Fragrance

It has a citrusy top note, a floral heart, and a base of musky woodiness. I like it, but I sometimes have a problem with florals. My daughter loved it and I’m pretty sure that when I finish writing this up, she’s going to snag it for herself.  She’s worn it every day since it arrived in the mail.

Fragrance Notes: Blood Orange, Passion Fruit, Lemon Peel, Pink Magnolia, Quince Flower, Stephanotis, White Cedarwood, Musk, and Vanilla

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New Spring Fragrance – Love of Pink

Remember the days when your parents would dress you in bright little jumpsuits and send you out the door to play in the sun as a toddler? Why not run and play in the sun again in this Rebecca Taylor Spring Blossom Playsuit? What’s old is new again!

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It is right off the Runway for Spring 2009.  Small floral prints are just beautiful, from a small purse, to this jumpsuit you cannot go wrong with them come the Spring time.

If you want to show off your legs, try wearing this with some purple pumps or if you’re going for a casual day look try some pink flats. It’s your call!

This is $345 from Net-A-Porter.

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Rebecca Taylor Spring Blossom Playsuit

I wanted to share my floral brooches with my friends, and decided on this look:

Because I want to remain friends with my bridesmaids after my wedding, I felt it was better to give everyone as much choice as possible!  So… we’re also going with this as well:

Chocolate brown dresses with blue or green shawls & cool-toned vintage porcelain pins.  Unique & very feminine!  Oh no, I still need to figure out the rest of the jewelery for my girls

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