Laura Mercier is known for her high quality make-up and skin care products. One of my favourites is her oil-free tinted moisturizer, it goes on well and definitely works to prevent my face from becoming an oily mess.   Aside from her fabulous beauty line, are you aware she also has a line of fragrances?
L’Heure Magique ($75)  – Translated it means, The Magic Hour; the time just before sunset when the light is just right.  A scent that starts with pikake petals, bergamot and then blends into white roses and pink geraniums with a dry down of …read more

Still looking for sweet summer scents for someone you love or yourself? Summer is a great time to switch over to something a little lighter, fresher and cooler. Your summertime fragrance should make you think of crashing ocean waves and tropical breezes. Here are just some of the sweet scents that are perfect for summertime.

Missoni Acqua Eau de Toilette ($60-$80) is  for the woman who is passionate about love, family and life.  The fragrance is a blend of  fresh grapefruit, bergamot, melon and sensual narcisse with muguet, violet, freesia and peony. The dry down is a mixture of Tuscan …read more

Yet another collection of some stylish, wearable scents. Stella McCartney’s confection of rose and amber is what I reach for on crisp fall days when I want to feel wrapped in comfort and romance. I have also gotten many compliments on Hanae Mori’s Butterfly – it’s like a grown-up version of strawberry shortcake (and a real man-pleaser!)

Stella McCartney Stella, $13 – $84

Unleash the power of purple with this royal assortment of rose, peony, mandarin, and amber. Not your average floral fragrance, this designer perfume plays off the dynamic between femininity and fashion.

Hanae Mori Hanae Mori Butterfly, …read more

With Fashion Week wrapping up, what better than a collection of modern-day masterpieces from top designers like Marc Jacobs,  Michael Kors,  and Ralph Lauren?  Even though summer’s on the wane,  Dolce & Gabbana’s light blue perfume is really an ideal spritz for work or school.

Calvin Klein ETERNITY, $47 – $65

An enticing fragrance with unfailing popularity, this luxurious blend of freesia, mandarin, sage, and white lily embodies endless love. Aptly named, the scent delights and arouses, time after time.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, $30 – $80

Get your daily dose of fruits with this beguiling blend of Sicilian citron and …read more