Lancome La Vie Est Belle Fragrance – Give Yourself a Valentine

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There is something to be said about buying your own Valentines gift. You get EXACTLY what your heart desires Whatever you choose fits There are no flowers to wilt and as Charlotte from Sex in the City says “no filler flowers” meaning cheap dyed carnations You don’t have to read a card that was chosen [...]

Lady GAGA Fame Eau de Parfum

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Whether she appeals to you or not, you have to admit that Lady Gaga is extremely adept at getting attention. Dinosaur that I am, I even like her. I’ve seen several interviews with her and she is intelligent and well spoken. You can’t deny the girl has talent–give me Gaga and a piano and wow! [...]

Fabulous by Isaac Mizrahi (Is It)?

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The inspiration for Isaac Mizrahi’s first perfume was his memories of sitting at his mother’s vanity while she spritzed herself with jasmine, tuberose and sandalwood scents. It’s no surprise then that all these notes ended up in his new eau de toilette, Fabulous. If you’ve ever watched Mr. Mizrahi on QVC or Project Runway All [...]

The Beauty Spotlight: What’s In My? With Modesty Brown

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Modesty Brown loves nothing better than a good snoop. On a visit to her Mother’s house earlier this year, she went on a scouting expeditions and unearthed three generations worth of perfume. It’s an eclectic mix of old and new, including some memorable old favourites. Let’s pay Modesty a visit to find out what’s in [...]

Leila Lou by Rosie Jane

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New for February and just in time for Valentine’s Day, is Leila Lou Eau de Parfum by Rosie Jane . Previously, my experience with Rosie Jane Cosmetics was limited to the lovely Eye Defines in Beech Tree an absolute favorite of mine. Leila Lou is a sweet feminine scent that conjures up images of Victorian ladies at their vanities with their powder puffs, though there are no [...]

Giveaway! Jennifer Lopez Love and Glamour Perfume!

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Today’s giveaway is the new Jennifer Lopez fragrance Love and Glamour eau de Parfum. If you like feminine and soft this is for you. A clean fruity floral with notes of mandarin, guava, nectarine, water lily, coconut orchid, orange blossom, jasmine, sandalwood, sensual musk and amber.  This giveaway is limited to U. S. residents 18 [...]

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Winner!

The winner of the Elizabeth Arden 100th Anniverary Red Door Eau de Parfum and Eight Hour Cream is…..drum roll please….meeyeehere aka RachelMan. Whew, that’s along screen name! You have 48 hours to claim your prize! Please let us know how you like the parfum and the Eight Hour Cream–inquiring minds want to know! Keep checking [...]

Elizabeth Arden 100th Anniversary Giveaway!!

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Elizabeth Arden  celebrated her 100 year anniversary in 2010 and I’m celebrating my 1 year anniversary this month–how serendipitous! Elizabeth Arden has a special place in my heart and my memories. My mother was a skin care fanatic and had a plethora of lotions and jars on her vanity which always included Elizabeth Arden. She also would talk with reverence [...]