10.12.2011
Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum

In short, the new Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum is fashion in a bottle.  When I heard that the Italian fashion house was creating its first fragrance, I was elated…you see, I saw my first Bottega bag when I was studying abroad in Venice, Italy and I instantly fell in love.  According to the release, Tomas Maier, the creative force behind Bottega Veneta, conceived the first fragrance as a dream of the Venetian countryside —love.  The colors of the bottle are signature BV: a brunito cap and collar, an ebano logo and a skin-colored leather ribbon clipped wth a brunito butterfly (so elegant) and the bottle was inspired by Venetian glasswork and the traditonal Italian carafe.

Looks aside, cause we all know I’m a sucker for pretty packaging, the scent itself evokes the sensuality of the house’s leather goods.  The fragrance is what they call a “leathery floral” that marries scents of the Venetian countryside – fresh meadows, mown hay, flowers, earth and wood…I’m flashing back to winter 2003 and summer 2005 in Italia.  Sigh.

04.19.2011
Tattoo-Inspired Scents by Inky

So after being at Coachella all weekend, I’ve actually been thinking about getting a second tattoo.  Ok, well I’ve actually been thinking about a second tattoo for about three years now but as of this past weekend, I’m getting a little more serious about it.  As a strange coincidence, I just received some info on this cute link of tattoo-inspired fragrances by Inky, all of which are customized to fit individual personalities.  Perhaps one of these fragrances will be a good placeholder until I can figure out my sitch?  We will see.  Sadly, they are not available online but you can grab one (or all of them) at your local Target for only $5.99!

04.13.2011
Harajuku Lovers G of the Sea

So I’ve stated like 1,000 times how much I <3 Gwen Stefani so it should be no surprise that I’m currently obsessed with her latest fragrance, Harajuku Lovers G of the Sea.

Since “The Little Mermaid” was a childhood favorite, naturally I was drawn to this bottle. I mean, even if you’re not a Gwen fan, you’ve GOT to give this to me…the packaging is adorable.  But packaging aside (we all know I’m a sucker), the limited-edition summer fragrance is an aquatic and fresh scent with top notes of crisp apple, water lily and sweet crushed berries.  Summer perfection.

 

03.25.2011
David Yurman Exotic Essence

So I’ve already done two posts about David Yurman beauty products because in all honesty, they are fantastic.  I became obsessed with the body wash a few months back and while I was in New York recently, I smelled my friend April Franzino (from Fitness magazine) and had an “OMG, WHAT is that perfume?!” moment. 

April told me that it was David Yurman’s Exotic Essence fragrance, new to his beauty line.  I had to have it.  According to the site, Exotic Essence is inspired by the sensual gemstone citrine and has top notes of sparking mandarin, mid notes of exotic woods (similar to my perfume fave, Narsisco Rodriguez for Her) and dry notes of amber, peach skin and vanilla absolute.  Seriously, if you like oriental/woodsy scents, this is a must-have.

03.25.2011
David Yurman Exotic Essence

So I’ve already done two posts about David Yurman beauty products because in all honesty, they are fantastic.  I became obsessed with the body wash a few months back and while I was in New York recently, I smelled my friend April Franzino (from Fitness magazine) and had an “OMG, WHAT is that perfume?!” moment. 

April told me that it was David Yurman’s Exotic Essence fragrance, new to his beauty line.  I had to have it.  According to the site, Exotic Essence is inspired by the sensual gemstone citrine and has top notes of sparking mandarin, mid notes of exotic woods (similar to my perfume fave, Narsisco Rodriguez for Her) and dry notes of amber, peach skin and vanilla absolute.  Seriously, if you like oriental/woodsy scents, this is a must-have.

10.25.2010
Three Questions With Diane Kruger

So I recently attended a fabulous luncheon at the Four Season in Beverly Hills in honor of Calvin Klein Beauty, the fragrance.  The fragrance’s face, Diane Kruger, was also in attendance (gasp!) as well as some of my favorite bloggers- Emily from CupcakesandCashmere.com, Annie from BellaSugar.com and Katherine Power from WhoWhatWear.com, just to name a few.  The lunch was delish and we all got to go around ask Diane a few questions.  Here’s three questions with Diane Kruger, as told by me. =)

Q: If you could give your 22-year-old self any advice, what would it be?

A:(chuckling) It would be to relax.  I was a model in New York when I was 21/22….and I wouldn’t want to be that age again.

Q: I heard that Karl Lagerfeld is your neighbor for your Paris apartment.  What kind of neighbor is he?

A: Karl is a great neighbor but he stays up very late!  He also always has groupies waiting for him downstairs, at all times of the day and night.  He’s also the only person in Paris who drives a Hummer and he owns nearly half the block and he’s constantly trying to buy my apartment.”

Q: What are your beauty and fashion obsessions?

A: I love fake lashes- I’m obsessed.  I’m currently using Cetaphil, L’Oreal Triple Active Jour Day, Kiehl’s Blue Toner and CoverGirl concealer.

(photo taken by Nadine Jolie)

07.12.2010
Thierry Mugler Womanity

So I’m definitely not perfume-obsessed but when I received samples of Thierry Mugler’s newest launch, Womanity, I have to say…I’m kind of obsessed.  I’ve said time and time again how I’m a big sucker for pretty packaging and Womanity is a sick mix of feminine sexuality, plus a little hard metal, for good measure.  My faves are the Shower Gel and the Eau de Parfum Refill Bottle, perfect for traveling.  The fragrance is beautiful an intoxicating – notes of fig, caviar and wood leaf.

The collection is available this August at ThierryMugler.com and also check out Womanity.com, the company’s manifesto, signed my Thierry Mugler, inviting women to discover and contribute via an interactive platform.

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