Give Her a Chanel Fragrance Wardrobe
November 18, 2009 by Star Stevenson
Filed under Gifts
What comes to mind when you hear the world Chanel? Do images of glamorous clothings, shoes, accessories and Coco Chanel herself, come to mind? There is something to be said about the brand and there isn’t any fashionista that doesn’t like (or love, rather) the house of Chanel.
That being said, if you know someone who loves Chanel and loves collecting fragrances the following gift sets would make a wonderful holiday gift!
For someone who is just starting to get into Chanel fragrances, the Chanel Fragrance Wardrobe 2009 would be a perfect way to sample all of the popular scents with …read more
Gift Idea: Jo Malone Fragrance Chronicles
November 6, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Fragrances
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
Daisy and Princess Free Tote Offers
October 29, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Fragrances
When I shop, I try to get the best deal for my money. Sometimes in addition to saving money, I find a special offer, a free gift with purchase. These promotions are like hitting the mother lode for deal hunters like me. ULTA has a couple of fragrance gift with purchase offers going on now.
Purchase a combination of Marc Jacobs Daisy productsworth $57 and you will receive a free tote bag. ULTA carries Daisy in the Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum, Luminous Body Lotion, Bubbly Shower Gel, Purse Spray, and Shimmer Rollerball.
Daisy fragrance notes: Violet, Wild Strawberry, Grapefruit, Jasmine, …read more
Klean Bath and Body Products
October 26, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Bath & Body
Klean bath and body products are made using natural ingredients like coconut, shea butter, macadamia nut oil, and green tea.
Klean Bath & Body seeks to introduce consumers to a high-end spa experience in their own home. Our products are naturally-focused and made with the finest butters, oils and fragrances combined into products that pamper the body and soothe the soul.
Sign up for the Klean newsletter and you get a 25% off coupon. There’s free shipping on orders of $75 and over. Try the products individually or check out one of the fun gift clubs that KLEAN has available:
Join the Klean …read more
Estée Lauder to Discontinue Prescriptives
September 17, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Fragrances
Fans of Prescriptives fragrance Calyx, better hurry up and grab a bottle or two, because when it’s gone, it’s gone for good. Estée Lauder Companies Inc. announced today that they are discontinuing the 30 year old Prescriptives line after an evaluation and are turning their focus to other brands.
“We believe that the difficult decision relating to Prescriptives will allow us to redirect our resources to key strategic imperatives where we see the highest growth potential,” said Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies. “Ultimately this action allows us to focus on those areas which we expect to …read more
Fall Fragrances for Him and Her
August 9, 2009 by Star Stevenson
Filed under Fall Beauty, Gifts
As summer ends and we begin to transition into Fall so should our fragrances. Put away those tropical, fruity and beach inspired scents and break out the deeper, woodsy, sensuous ones. There are quite a number of perfumes and colognes that will suit each personality and occasion. Give someone you love a new scent to celebrate the new season!
For Her:
Kat Von D Saint ($55) – Is she the innocent type? This scent is a blend of mandarin and plums with dashes of caramel, exotic florals, vanilla and musk.
Kat Von D Sinner ($55) – Or is she a little more …read more
Marc Jacobs Lola Eau de Pafum
June 26, 2009 by Star Stevenson
Filed under Gifts
Guess what ladies and gents! If you’re looking to give someone you love a new bottle of perfume or if you’re looking to add another to your collection, pop over to the nearest Bloomingdales store on July 27th to take a whiff of this new scent by Marc Jacobs.
As a follow up to his popular fresh and flirty Daisy scent, Marc Jacobs has created Lola Eau de Parfum. Lola is targeted for the woman who is a free spirit with an irresistible attitude. It’s described as a sensual floral fragrance with notes of red grapefruit, fuchsia, peony and vanilla.
Marc Jacobs …read more
Sisley Paris Eau de Sisley Trio
May 16, 2009 by Star Stevenson
Filed under Gifts
Fragrances make great gifts so long as you know the tastes and style of the recipient. Are they the sporty and outgoing type, exotic or trend-setters? Maybe they’re all of the above? It’s all about matching the scent to the person. Sisley Paris has released three new fragrances that are inspired by the “three faces of the same woman“.
Eau de Sisley 1 — Joyful, romantic and tender. Its top note is lively and stimulating with a fresh gust of citrus interspersed with spices. It has the fruity lemony freshness of green Tangerine, Grapefruit and the teasing fragrance of pink …read more
Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Cologne
May 7, 2009 by Star Stevenson
Filed under Gifts
The Jo Malone line is unique in that all the scents can be worn alone or combined to create a signature scent. Inspired by Kohdo, the ancient Japanese incense ceremony, Jo Malone has release a series of scents that would make a perfect gift for someone who is looking for a unique scent.
The Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily collection includes the following:
Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Cologne; 3.4oz for $100 or 1.0oz for $55
Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Bath Oil; $100
Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Bath Soak; $75
Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Home Candle; $65
The scent itself is …read more
Top 10 Ways To Wear Fragrance This Summer
April 27, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Fragrances
Wearing fragrance in the warm Summer months can be a very different experience than wearing it in the chill of Winter. There’s something about the mixture of more heat, less clothing, and humidity that truly highlights the sultriness of the season. Here are 5 fragrance wearing tips for women and 5 tips for men.
Women
*Feeling hot and frazzled? Store your lighter-scented body sprays in the fridge, then pull them out when you need a cool refreshing mist.
*Layering is good idea. Start with a scented body wash, then layer on lotion, fragrance, etc, for better staying power.
*Summer is the perfect time …read more




