We’ve mentioned before that Guerlain Shalimar is our mother’s signature scent. (Did we tell you about that one time we used her Eau de Parfum spray as hairspray in second grade? Surprisingly, we’re still alive after that incident.)

Because Shalimar is an old family friend, we’re thrilled to hear that Guerlain is launching a limited Christmas edition bottle of this classic fragrance.

Shalimar Black explores the mysterious side of the fragrance by enhancing the Eau de Parfum and Perfume Extract bottles with a deep black finish.

We’ll definitely be getting this for our mother. And we should probably get one for ourself as well. (Just in case, you know, our mother forgets hers when she comes to visit.)

CHANEL’s newest skincare line targeting younger skin, Beauté Initiale, is now available.

Read our previous entry about Beauté Initiale here.

We hate telling you about something currently unavailable, but if you are a false eyelash enthusiast—you must try the Shu Uemura False Eyelash Applicator.

We got it last week, along with some Soft Cross False Eyelashes from the 2007 Tokyo Lash Bar Collection.

What we love most about the Shu Uemura False Eyelash Applicator is that we can see what we’re doing! Some other applicators we’ve tried are thick and bulky and hard to maneuver. (We’re sort of challenged when it comes to being precise, unfortunately.) Also, it’s made out of stainless steel and is so easy to use.

We’ll let you know when this is again available online. In the meantime, check your local Shu counter for availability.

Coming in September to select CHANEL counters: Collection Cambon Purse Parfum and Collection Cambon Solid Perfume.

This pair contains Coco Mademoiselle, a fresh oriental scent created in 2001 as a young, exciting interpretation of the spirit of Coco Chanel.

The luxurious flacon and effortlessly chic (limited-edition) compact are the ultimate Makeup Bag accessories.