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Vera Wang – New “Look” Fragrance – Perfect for Spring

admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:45:25 +0000

Just as light, fresh, cheerful and sunny, as Spring itself, yet also as exquisitely refined, grounded and sophisticated as the classy designer Vera Wang is, her new “Look” fragrance comes as a perfect addition to our everyday perfumes collections this Spring. Her devoted talent admirers won’t be disappointed again. Vera Wang’s meticulous attention to every detail starting from packaging and presentation to balanced and thought through scent never stops surprising us with whatever new she creates.

Vera Wang “Look” Perfume Ad (above)

The secondary packaging program, which is unique to Vera Wang’s new precious “Look” Parfum Elixir, was created by a design firm, Monahan & Rhee . The simple, yet beautifully designed two-box system artfully employs the watercolor paper of the product line. The perfectly balanced combination of cool grey and bright orange color palettes work well together to create the signature look.

Monahan & Rhee Secondary Packaging for Vera Wang “Look” Parfum Elixir (above)

The bottle is nestled in a two-piece sliding tray carton that leverages the bold colors to present the bottle. The outer box utilizes the ribbon handle technique created by Monahan & Rhee for Vera Wang’s Fall 2008 Ready-to-Wear Jewelry line. The product logo on the outer box is abstracted as a blind embossing, wrapping the entire exterior to present different cropped views.”

Monahan & Rhee Secondary Packaging for Vera Wang “Look” Parfum Elixir (above & below)

The new “Look” fragrance is a bold, modern, captivating scent of Vera Wang that embraces a woman’s confidence and creates a seductive effect through complex textures and layers of fragrance notes. The scent was developped by a world-reknowned Master Perfumer Annie Buzantian, who, for example, is also a nose (along with Alberto Morillas) behind the so popular Pleasures scent from Estee Lauder.

Annie Buzantian (above)

Top Notes: A sparkling elixir of mandarin and watery greens are layered with lush notes of lychee and golden delicious apple, fill with a burst of energy and freshness.

Middle Notes: The vibrant floral bouquet of lily, freesia and jasmine envelopes with femininity and elegance.

Base Notes: A natural sensuality is enhanced in the drydown with the richness of indulgent vanilla and skin musk. Touches of oakmoss and patchouli create balance with warmth, depth and character.

The Vera Wang “Look” scent is available in the form of:

Vera Wang “Look” Eau de Parfum (1.7 Oz – $70.00; 3.4 Oz – $90.00)

Like Vera Wang’s fashion, her new fragrance represents a measured study in texture, color, silhouette and proportion. Vera Wang Look unexpectedly reveals itself in fragrant layers. Luxurious and rich, yet modern and sheer. A blend of complexity and transparency in a totally modern new fragrance.

Vera Wang “Look” Shower Cream (6.7 Oz – $45.00)

A sensuous shower creme that cascades over the body, creating sumptuous lather and the scented caress of Vera Wang Look.

Vera Wang “Look” Body Lotion (6.7 Oz – $50.00)

An elusive body lotion that subtly wraps the skin in silky softness with the sheer scent of Vera Wang Look.

Vera Wang “Look” Body Cream (6.7 Oz – $85.00)

An ultra-rich body creme that drapes the skin in moisture leaving a velvety finish and the sensual touch of Vera Wang Look.

Hearts for Sweet Valentines!

admin — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:26:39 +0000

Today is the day of … red, chocolate, roses, gifts and… hearts, of course. Here’s Hearts Fun Gifts Top 10 List from Laurela Fashion Blog:

1. Pavé Lip Gloss Heart Ring from Juicy Couture Loves Sephora Collection ($51.00)

Juicy Couture has launched their new limited edition line of accessories, “Juicy Loves Sephora” a brand new signature collection of accessories designed exclusively for Sephora offering Juicy devotees and newcomers alike another way to shop the “Only At Sephora” Juicy Couture essentials. The new collection includes a line of lip glosses - among which is a bejeweled heart ring. This show-stopping ring is a definite conversation piece and the ultimate touch-up essential with its shimmering gloss hidden inside. Too bad, it’s only available in size 7.

“Juicy Loves Sephora” Pavé Lip Gloss Heart Ring (above and below)

2. Lip Gloss Heart Pendant from Juicy Couture Loves Sephora Collection ($58.00)

A pretty pendant with a heart of gold, faceted with pink crystals that shine with feminine allure, holds a tiny pot of lip gloss. Available in Crystal (light pink) color.

“Juicy Loves Sephora” Lip Gloss Heart Pendant (above and below)

3. Vera Wang Princess Sparkling Creme Parfum ($38.00)

Vera Wang’s so popular Princess perfume is now available as a solid sparkling creme parfum, which comes in a purple faceted heart with goldtone chain, lobster clasp, and crown charm. The magical scent needs no introduction for those of us who love remain long-time fans of Vera Wang perfumes: it is both mystical to the fearless and the fascinating and also an enchanting celebration of modern femininity for the princess in your life. The fragrance notes are an exotic fruity, floral bouquet teased with vanilla and an unexpected twist of pink guava.

Vera Wang Princess Sparkling Creme Solid Parfum (above)

4. Coach Legacy Lip Gloss Charm ($58.00)

The stylishly striped charm from Coach’s Legacy Collection opens to reveal two shades of classic pink lipgloss. Done in gold plated brass and enamel the top is decorated with Legacy stripe with Coach lozenge logo detail. Dogleash clip will ensure that you never loose this fun accessory.

Coach Legacy Collection Lip Gloss Charm (above)

5. Yves Saint Laurent – YSL – Lip Palette from Love Collection ($39.55)

Pucker up with this gorgeous, compact lip make up palette! Packed in a lovely silver heart locket with garnet color Crystallized Swarovski Elements, this enchanting lip make up kit has both lipstick and lip gloss to give you gorgeous, kissable lips! Fastened together with a red string, you can easily bring this along with you wherever you go, or store it in the luxurious red pouch! Also included is a lip brush for fast and easy application.

Yves Saint Laurent

6. Philips & Swarovski Active Crystals Heart Ware USB Memory Key ($180.00)

Swarovski and Philips joined their creative efforts and created this sparkling USB memory key has been disguised as heart pendant on beige silk cord. The polished stainless steel heart has a fully faceted, asymmetrically-cut Silver Shade crystal. It has a capacity of data storage worth 1 GB (or about 250 songs or 1,000 photos); and has a high-speed USB 2.0 interface.

Philips & Swarovski Active Crystals Heart Ware USB Memory Key (above)

7. Moschino Metallic Leather Heart Bag ($1,600.00)

Available in a saddle and metallic color combination, this gorgeous leather bag will be fun to carry around.

Moschino Metallic & Saddle colored Leather Bag (above)

8. Valentino Pink Patent Leather Sweet Heart Shoes ($525.00)

A woman does not an occasion to get a nice pair of shoes, this is why our Heart Fun Gifts Top 10 List must have a heart-shaped pair. Valnetino patent leather Sweet Heart Pumps in hot pink are perfect for the V-day.

Valentino Patent Leather Sweet Heart Pumps (above)

9. Lovers Candy G-String Panty ($12.00)

Is your man on a diet? Well, he’ll have to forget about that for a while. 6.5 Oz of edible candy beads has been used to create the g-string. Lovers Candy offers a great variety of candy lingerie.

Lovers Candy G-String Panty (above)

10. Norman Love Confections 20-peice Heart-shaped Chocolate Set ($45.00)

Pastry chef, Norman Love, has created a delicious collection of his special Valentine’s Day heart shaped creations, along with an assortment of fresh, gourmet chocolates creations.

Norman Love Confections 20-peice Heart-shaped Chocolate Set (above)

New Valentino Eau de Parfum Launch

admin — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:04:45 +0000

Valentino has introduced a new fragrance – Valentino. It comes in a form of Valentino Eau de Parfum that is available in 2 sizes: 2.5 Oz ($100.00) and 1.7 Oz ($80.00), and also as Valentino Body Milk in size 6.7 Oz ($45.00).

The fresh scent could be described as a unique blend of mimosa and rice vapour. The dynamic crisp bouquette reflects the energy and spirit of the contemporary Valentino woman and sends a message of luxury and elegance. The portrait becomes instantly clear: we see a confident modern woman with a sense of style that is instinctively refined and envelops her into a natural aura of self-confidence.

Valentino Eau de Parfum (above)

Valentino Fragrance Notes

Top Notes: Distinguished by a striking floral scent and beautiful blush-colored hue; sparkling pomelo, juicy pear blossom and magnolia provide the primary head notes which give this modern aldehydic floral fragrance its distinctive freshness.

Middle Notes: sensuous orange flower, contrasted with softly feminine mimosa (symbolic of feminine strength) and violet leaves.

Base Notes: Rice vapour blended with heliotrope and vanilla orchid, give the base a rich sophistication.

The Bottle

The shape resembles the hour glass, with solid black top and fragile glass bottom holding the blush liquid. Dark and light, fragile and steady, solid and liquid – harmoneously coexist in this artfull design, the same way the opposite and contradictory thoughts and feelings coexist in a woman and drive her to discover herself. The curve of the luxurious, diamond cut bottle also resemble a female torso with a thin waist and feminine forms. The simple modern design, black and romantic blush color palette, all reflect the pared-down elegance that makes contemporary Valentino so distinguishable. The shape of the bottle also mirrors the elegant lines of a timeless Valentino gown, while the crystal cut pattern is inspired by the opulent embroidery techniques for which the Maison is known. The pale blush of the fragrance echoes a crystal fresh sensuality, while the overall facade makes a statement of individuality.

New Sexy Little Things Noir Fragrance Collection from Victoria’s Secret

admin — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:45:49 +0000

Victoria’s Secret just introduced a new fragrance collection, Noir, as part of its Sexy Little Things line. The collection includes:

Sexy Little Things Noir Eau de Parfum

Sexy Little Things Noir Scented Body Lotion

Sexy Little Things Noir Scented Bath & Shower Cream

Sexy Little Things Noir Scented Body Powder

The World’s Most Expensive Perfume – No1 by Clive Christian

admin — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:36:25 +0000

And yes, it is officially (according to the Guinness World Records) the world’s most expensive perfume – No1 by Clive Christian. The No1 for Women Pure Perfume in a 30ml crystal bottle costs $2,350.00

Only 1000 bottles each of men and women’s fragrance are released every year.

Top Notes: lime and white peach;
Middle Notes: rose, jasmine, ylang ylang and green orchid;
Base Notes: Tahitian vanilla and ancient Indian sandalwood.

Clive Christian at Saks Fifth Avenue, Dec 8, 2007 (above)

And this is not just it, Clive Christian also produced 10 the most expensive bottles of the most expensive perfume on earth – “No. 1 Imperial Majesty“. Valued at over $215,000.00, each of the 10 bottles is made of Baccarat Crystal and inset with a white diamond on the neck.

Clive Christian claims that they have “produced the best possible perfume that was known to mankind, and they were to ignore all costs and buy whatever they considered would produce the best results, even taking into account that it might not be sustainable. In other words, next year, we may not be able to do it. Nobody has ever done that. No. 1 does change, year by year,” said Clive Christian, according to whome the two ingredients in particular that made the perfume expensive were natural aged sandalwood from India and Tahitian vanilla.

“The by-product of that is that it became ridiculously expensive to actually produce that. We didn’t expect it to be as well-received as it has been, which goes to show that if you produce something so well, the world will respond well to it.”

New “Dream Angels WISH” Fragrance Collection Launch from Victoria’s Secret

admin — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:26:14 +0000

This November, 2008, Victoria’s Secret introduces a new scent - Dream Angels Wish, an addition to their iconic dream angels fragrance collection. Bright and hopeful, Dream Angels Wish is a whimsical blend of Sparkling Grapefruit, Orange Flower and Cashmere Woods. The new scent gives the classic dream angels silhouette a pretty update with a dandelion graphic. Make your wish.

Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Wish Collection (above)

Top Notes: Sparkling Grapefruit, Pink Peppercorn, Mandarin Flower, Waterfruits, Bergamot

Middle Notes: Jasmine Tea, Honeysuckle, Vanilla Orchid, Papaya Flower, Orange Flower, Magnolia Petals

Dry-down Notes: Cashmere Woods, Vanilla Crème, Soft Musk

The scent will be available in the form of three products:

Eau de Parfum: 4.2 oz. $59 2.5 oz. $49 1 oz. $39

Softening Body Lotion: Rich lotion gently nourishes, silkens and scents skin. 8.4 oz. $20

Softening Body Wash: Softening bubbles leave skin gently cleansed, silky-smooth and scented. 8.4 oz. $15

Legacy – New Fragrance & Beauty Collection from Coach

admin — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:22:48 +0000

Coach has just released a new Legacy Fragrance & Beauty collection. The collection includes a 1.7 oz Perfume Spray. I have to tell you that once I smelled it, I realized that this is going to be one of my favorite smells. It reminds me of the crisp winter air, holiday time, sparkling new year tree and lots of presents. The multicolor legacy stripe colorblock detail on the box and the bottle top remind me of colorful present wrappers and ribbons. Very nostalgic smell and packaging; I don’t know if this was Coach’s idea…

According to Coach, the fragrance represents a unique blend of soft florals combined with amber, vanilla and precious woods. The Coach fragrance is a perfume spray or eau de parfum, which has a higher fragrance concentration than an eau de toilette or eau de cologne. This enables our fragrance’s scent to stay with you longer.

The collection also includes the 6.0 OZ/ 185ml Body Cream, 0.34 FL.OZ. / 10ml Purse Spray, and Lip Gloss Charm, which opens to reveal two shades of classic pink lipglosses.

Chanel N°5 – Eau Premiere – New Perfume

admin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:19:17 +0000

Chanel has just released a new perfume – Chanel N°5 “Eau Premiere”. It’s available on Chanel’s website and in Saks (though no longer available online).

The new version of the classic fragrance is lighter, fresher, softer, more delicate, and suitable for younger generation. Chanel N°5 Eau Premiere includes all original ingredients of N°5: rose absolute, jasmine, neroli and ylang-ylang, vetiver, amber and sandalwood. Ylang-ylang for this fragrance comes from the Comoro Islands, and Jasmine from Chanel-owned fields in Grasse.

The author of this new creation is a Chanel in house perfumer Jacques Polge, a successor of the only two other Chanel perfumers, Ernest Beaux and Henri Robert.

Jacques Polge, Chanel’s Perfumer (above)

This product is advertised on Chanel’s website in a fancy box with a pop-up runway display. The box also feaures a figure of most creative and visionary artist Coco Chanel herself in a black top. The box holds a miniature 5ml / 0.2 fl. oz size of the bottle of Chanel N°5 Eau Premiere. This is a non-retail limited edition collector item that Chanel gives out to its VIP customers.

If you want to buy it, it’s available on Chanel’s website in a 150ml / 5 fl. oz size, and in regular box.

“Un Jardin Après La Mousson” Perfume by Hermès

admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:02:40 +0000

Hermès has launched a new fragrance – “Un Jardin Après La Mousson” (A Garden after the Monsoon).

This perfume is the third in the Hermes’ Garden series, the first two being “Un Jardin En Méditerranée” (2003) and “Un Jardin Sur Le Nil” (2005). The nose behind this perfume, is a famous Jean-Claude Ellena, the Hermès’ in-house perfumer.

The new scent was inspired by the Kerala region in India in that period which follows the upheaval of the monsoon. Instead of going for a spicy interpretation of India, Jean-Claude Ellena decided to bring out the cooler, quieter facets of this country by using cool vegetable notes in this perfume, such as cardamom, coriander, pepper, ginger and ginger flower, and followed by a vetiver accord.

(Jean Claude Ellena (picture above), a perfume behind the “Un Jardin Après La Mousson” scent)

Ellena travelled to Kerala several weeks after the monsoon season to capture the sense of nature’s renewal. His composition unsurprisingly seems to prolong his reflection on spare, fresh textures.

The scent reminds of that moment after the rain, when thick clouds that have lingered are soon dissipated by the sun shining its way through. The garden smells fresh and green, the impression of cool, wet air comes from the melon note. The cumin and ginger notes are the earth that once was parched is now drenched, giving off it’s spicy earthy smell.

I cannot not to mention that many perfume reviewers and critics, including Chandler Burr – a big admirer of Jean Calude Ellena’s perfumer talent, were quite disappointed in this new scent. But that should not prevent you from discovering it on your own.

I think the scent will be perfect for this transitional time between summer and fall, when the air becomes cool and translucent, when all senses become acute as if in a nostalgic farewell to something dear that is gone and in anticipation of something new that is to come…

Jill Stuart – Makeup, Fragrance, Bags for a Snow Queen

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:28:11 +0000

Jill Stuart brand was launched in 1993 by a New Yorker with the same name. Since the early childhood, Jill was surrounded by fashion. Her parents owned a well-known in the sixties ladies’ boutique, called “Mister Pants”, which was located on the Fashion (7th) avenue. As a teenager, Jill began her creative career by designing jewelry and handbags, and when she was only fifteen years old, she already sold her first accessories collection to Bloomingdale’s. In the early eighties, she launched a signature line of accessories that became quite popular. And in 1993, Jill Stuart lunched her signature women’s wear collection.

Jill Stuart (above)

When I discovered Jill Stuart’s collections, I was so pleasantly surprised by her ultra feminine, vintage-like pieces, that are so nostalgic and yet so contemporary. I am particularly fascinated with her fragrance and beauty collection adorned with Swarovski crystals and created as if for a snow queen.

Hand Mirror (above)

“Jilly in a Bottle” Eau de Toilette (above)

“Jilly in a Bottle” Eau de Toilette. The bottle was designed to capture the beauty of a big, sparkiling diamonds. The seven flowers in the middle are decorated with Swarovski crystals.

Top Notes: Sweet and fresh aquatic fruity note; Cassis, Pair, Green Apple, Lemon, Aquatic Green

Middle Notes: Romantic flower note concealing a delicate and beautiful glamour; Bulgarian Rose, Gardenia, Peony, Lily of the Valley, Indian Jasmin, Magnolia, Tunisian Orange Flower.

Base Notes: Soft and deep sensual musky note; Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar Wood, Amber, Vanilla.

“Tribeca – Whitney” Gold Hobo Bag (above)