I’m not sure where Bailey saw or smelled this Versace fragrance, but the girl is obsessed.
Even though she’s bed-ridden this week with a 103 degree fever, she can’t stop harassing me about the Versace perfume: “Please, Mom? Will you get it for me? Puhhhhhleeeez??”
It’s described as a “sensuous floral fragrance, unique, fresh and sparkling.”
Have you smelled this perfume? What do you think?
“The Platinum Collection is an uptown meets downtown look,”says Bobbi Brown of her new Platinum Collection launching this spring, “it’s fresh and edgy at the same time.”
With tons of silvery white and platinum shimmer, this collection will be great for weddings, proms or any occasion where a girl wants to look special and pretty.
Here’s what the collection offers:
New Limited Edition Platinum Pink Shimmer Brick
Five color bars–soft pink, platinum, bright pink, golden coral and rose–blend together to light up the face.
New Limited Edition Shimmering Body Oil
Infused with pink and platinum pearls, this shimmering body oil gives skin a radiant glow as it moisturizes and conditions with a blend of essential oils.
New Long Wear Cream Shadow
New Shimmer Lip Gloss & Lip Gloss
Bobbi Brown Spring 2009 Platinum Collection is available beginning March 2009 at Bobbi Brown counters nationwide and online at bobbibrown.com.
Cold, dry air is my skin’s worst enemy.
A humidifier in my bedroom keeps me somewhat supple, but I still suffer from dry, itchy skin on my trunk (that sounds weird) and legs. Thankfully I found an ingredient that’s been saving my skin this winter: monoi.
Monoi is basically just pressed coconut oil infused with sweet smelling gardenia but it seems like so much more. Applied after a bath or shower to damp skin, monoi oil locks in moisture and relieves even the driest skin. Like the women of Tahiti (where monoi oil is part of a long-established cosmetic practice) I’ve also been using this as a pre-shampoo conditioning treatment, applying to my hair 15 minutes before I shower, to restore shine and bounce to my dehydrated hair.
Here are my favorite Monoi oils:
Elemis Exotic Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt ($48)
I had a sample of this Elemis monoi oil sitting around for nearly a year before I discovered it. Of my three favorites, I like the smell of this one the best.
The most expensive of my three favorites, this luxurious NARS oil has an original tiare flower in each bottle for a special touch.
The Body Shop Spa Wisdom Monoi Miracle Oil ($20)
Affordable and moisturizing, I’ve had friends that have sworn by Spa Wisdom Monoi Miracle Oil for years.
Note: Monoi oil tends to harden in colder temperatures. To liquify, just place in a bowl of warm water (or, I prefer to keep a bottle on the floor of my shower where the hot water and steam liquifies the oil).
It’s a glorious day at Makeup Bag HQ when I get to check out the latest glossimers from CHANEL.
Seriously, the headache I had from my bulging inbox nearly disappeared when I caught a glimpse of these saucy little glosses.
Peter Philips, Global Creative Makeup Director for CHANEL, created eight new shades directly inspired by a shower of meteorites as well as two iridescent nail polishes. On the lips, color oscillates between opalescent reflections and shimmering effects.
“I love the shine of Lèvres Scintillantes, because you can apply it without looking, pinch your lips and get a subtle result,” explains Peter Philips. “But if you want a more dramatic and delicious effect, you can overdose it without hesitating, as the formula doesn’t run.”
Lèvres Scintillantes
Le Vernis
CHANEL Spring 2009 Celestial Lights is available beginning May 2009 at department and specialty stores and online at CHANEL.com.
