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.)

Our first holiday collection scoop of the year, folks: GUERLAIN!

You had better sit down (or at least brace yourself) because this is going to rock your world.

Are you ready?

Do you want to guess what the above item is, or should we just tell you?

Here’s a hint: It looks like perfume, smells like perfume, but it’s totally not perfume.

This gorgeous atomizer is filled with FOREVER GOLD, a Sublime Radiant Powder for the Face & Body. Sprayed on like perfume, this new application technique creates a delicate veil of silky powder, giving skin a radiant glow with the subtle scent of violets.

Meteorites Gold Temptation Pearls: Pure Desire—six shades of gold and silver pearls to illuminate the complexion. Now the pearls are even smaller and also come in a rare and refined compact decorated with a white and gold rose on the lid. This means our Meteorites can stay with us at all times!

Ombre eclat duo & liner, limited edition: MIDNIGHT GOLD—two subtle glittering eyeshadows, one gold and one white to create a play of depth and light, with a coppery gold eye liner to enhance the eyes.

Golden Lash topcoat mascara is a limited edition gel applied over mascara to create a golden, pearly effect that’s essential for party nights.

KissKiss Precious Colors: Silky and Delicious—adorned in party attire, the limited edition KissKiss Precious Colors, Silky and Delicious comes in three new Lipstick colors bursting with gold pearls: Forever Pink (sparkling coral pink), Forever Rose (fresh gentle rose), Forever Beige (sophisticated beige).

Also, KissKiss Gloss is now available in Gold Princess (gold) to be worn alone or over lipstick.

We hate to rush through our favorite season of the year (autumn) but this Guerlain Holiday 2007 collection is making us long for the dreaded Old Man Winter just so we can spray ourself with Forever Gold. We’ll keep you posted on when this becomes available.

Meaning “what beautifies” in French, Guerlain Parure is the powder foundation every girl dreams of.

In development for three years, Guerlain Parure contains crystal pearls which allow light to filter to the surface of the skin creating luminosity. The micronised SPF 20 powder has long lasting pigments that stay true to their color and a subtle Rosa Centifolia scent.

But just LOOK at that compact. Chic and modern, this ultra sleek case has a wide-angle mirror and a magnetic opening that opens with a click.

Available in 8 shades, Parure is $58 ($40 for the refill):

• Beige clair
• Beige naturel
• Beige moyen
• Rose clair
• Rose naturel
• Doré clair
• Doré naturel
• Doré moyen

This jewel will not be available until September 2007 where it can be found at Bergdorf Goodman, select Saks Fifth Avenue locations and select Neiman Marcus locations.

Eternally chic Guerlain has a fall collection coming up that’s at once elegant, stylish and sophisticated.

Ombre Eclat Duo & Liner is a sultry palette of two complementary eyeshadows and one eye liner housed in a chic gold compact. Six different combinations of monochrome browns, grays, coppers and blues feature tones from deep to light to create an array of looks.

KissKiss Lipstick, a Makeup Bag favorite, will be available in six new shades:

• Fabulous Rouge
• Beige Nude
• Sweet Beige
• Cuivre Ardent
• Beige Sensuel
• Bois d’Amour

KissKiss Laque, with intense color and glossy finish, has two new shades:

• Sensual Nude
• Rosewood Chic

Also featured in this collection are new Blushes, Lip Pencils and a new smoothing lipstick primer called KissKiss Liplift.

The Guerlain Fall 2007 Collection is available August 2007 at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Bloomingdale’s.