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

Instead of baking in the sun or at the tanning salon, do your skin a favor and use bronzer. Without the risk of skin cancer, you can get that glowing, sun-kissed look that you desire. There are a lot of bronzing products on the market, so you are sure to find one that you love.
Recently, I discovered Givenchy Prismissime Mat & Glow. This compact features a checkerboard of caramel color, both matte and pearly. You can blend them together or use them separately to get just the right amount and shade of color. You can use the product on cheeks, …read more

photo: Faded Youth Blog
I’ll admit it, when Justin Timberlake went solo I thought it was the last we’d hear of him.  But now that his singles have made their way into my favorite workout mixes, I gotta be real: I’m a Justin Timberlake fan!  So when I heard that he would be the new face of Givenchy’s cologne, Play, I was very excited for him.  Atta kid.   Unfortunately, if you’re dying to find out more, it’s not launching until autumn.

Usually Escada seems to have cornered the market on summery, limited edition scents. Givenchy’s certainly giving everyone else a run for their money in that regard. This one’s a must-sniff based on the Star Anise notes alone. Mint and rose is an unexpected combo but it works.
Notes: Star Anise, Mint Leaves, Centifolia Rose, Peony Rose, Fantasia Rose, Passion Rose, Emotion Rose, Verbena Leaf.
Buy Givenchy Very Irresistible Summer Cocktail $52 for 2.5 oz at Sephora.
There is also a men’s version: notes include Star Anise, Mint Leaf, Peppermint, Lavender, Grand Vert Basil, Green Cardamon. I can’t …read more

Givenchy fragrance is holding an online competition where contestants are challenged to create a slogan for their Very Irrésistible Givenchy fragrance ad featuring Liv Tyler.
The 1st Place Winner wins a trip for for two to meet Liv Tyler at her Sephora public appearance in NYC. They’ll also receive a poster of the ad with their winning slogan, chosen by an illustrious panel of judges with representatives from Givenchy and Seventeen magazine. They will be treated to a swag bag and lunch at the Seventeen magazine offices.
And, there are other great prizes as well:
*2nd Place: Receive a Very Irrésistible Givenchy …read more

Enter SPRITZ at checkout (how clever!) and receive a free eau de parfum sample with any order at Sephora.
Very Irresistible Givenchy Sensual
A star is born!! Elegance once again meets spontaneity. Very Irresistible Sensual Eau de Parfum gives her the spotlight on center stage.
The seductive mystery of the Very Irresistible Sensual Eau de Parfum centers around the originality of the green fruity Liv Tyler Rose. The fragrance is heightened with the smoothness of vanilla and the addictive quality of patchouli.
Notes:
Centifolia Rose, Peony Rose, Fantasia Rose, Passion Rose, Emotion Rose, Verbena Leaf, Star Anise, Vanilla, Patchouli, .
Style:
Vibrant. Brilliant. Captivating.