The loss of Prescriptives is palpable with the realization this is the last Holiday cheek and eye palette I will ever purchase – say it isn’t so!

These palettes have long been a holiday hit in my house, and I am devastated to see them go.

This year’s rendition includes Pink Plum and Rosette cheek colors and 6 eye colors: Blackberry, Storm, Chiffon, Plum Smoke, Orchid and Sweet Chocolate, each embossed with a sweet snowflake. The refillable compact also includes a dual-ended brush.

Prescriptives Holiday Cool Refillable Cheek and Eye Palette is available from Nordstrom for $45.

Although it’s been a relatively mild summer thus far in Kauai, it’s still hot and humid enough to leave me feeling sticky and less than glamorous come 3:00 p.m.

The easiest way to boost my spirits, I’ve found, is a spritz of one of my favorite summer scents. Light and easy, these four fragrances have been in constant rotation this summer (until Bree stole my bottle of Sheer Calyx, that is).  A quick spray of fragrance instantly lifts my mood and makes a hot summer afternoon bearable. (Also? I smell better.)

Here are the scents that have kept me feeling fresh and pretty all summer long:

Kenzo L’eauparKenzo eau Indigo This has been my favorite evening fragrance all summer. I have yet to even want to wear anything else. Notes of ylang ylang and sambac jasmine make this Kenzo scent slightly powdery and very special. Each morning I sniff my wrists for the lingering notes of the previous night and smile to myself.

Degree Classic Romance I’m obsessed with clinical strength deodorant but hate how the “sporty” scent clashes with my fragrance. Now Degree has a clinical strength deodorant in the “Classic Romance” scent to match my favorite Degree Classic Romance body mist from their Fine Fragrance Collection. I can layer this citrus-y floral scent and smell delicious even as I melt under the hot sun.

Prescriptives Sheer Calyx Like Oprah, I’m drawn to grapefruit top notes and this light, refreshing version of the original Calyx is just my speed. Exotic fruits, lush flowers and smooth woods make this an easy scent to love. (Just ask Bree!)

Thierry Mugler Angel Sunessence If you like the original Angel, you’re going to love this summer version of the gourmand fragrance. With all the same delicious notes that made me fall in love with the original Angel (honey, vanilla, caramel—sounds like an ice cream sundae!), Sunessence is softer and lighter than her older sister.

What fragrances are you wearing and loving this summer?

Back in April I told you about the Prescriptives Summer 2009 Color Collection: Exhilarating.

My favorite products of the collection are the Exhilarating Lip Glosses. They’re guava flavored and come in three flattering shades: Mango, Pink Grapefruit and Guava.

Makeup Bag intern Monica tried the Papaya Exhilarating Lipcolor and was pleasantly surprised with its shine and shimmer:

“I’ll admit I approached this lipstick with a bit of trepidation (read: fear!), as it looked like a relatively loud coral in the tube. I am relieved to share that the color is indeed coral, but also surprisingly wearable. What I was afraid would look orangey turned out to be a true, warm coral with enough pink to counteract any possible ruddiness. The consistency was excellent, offering extremely comfortable wear and soft shine and just a hint of shimmer. So pretty for summer!”

I also have been wearing the Limited-Edition Calyx Sheer Exhilaration nearly every day here in Hawaii. The fruity scent is light and refreshing, a perfect complement to the humid Hawaiian air.

Check out the entire Prescriptives Summer 2009 Color Collection at prescriptives.com.

Prescriptives Summer 2009 Color Collection is inspired by the classic Calyx fragrance.

With vibrant and energizing tones, this collection gives eyes a pop of color in shimmering yellow, sparkling teal and bright green. Lips are layered with juicy mango, pink grapefruit and guava shades.

My favorite in this collection is the new guava flavored Exhilarating Lip Gloss. This comes in three shades inspired by Calyx’s citrus notes:

• New Mango (warm)
• New Pink Grapefruit (cool)
• New Guava (neutral)

The New Guava is my pick for a sheer gloss with a hint of shimmer and tons of shine. (Also, it’s non-sticky which is a lipgloss MUST here at Makeup Bag.)

Also in this collection is the new Exhilarating Lipcolor in a bright Calyx green case, which I adore. Available shades are:

• New Nectarine (Y/O)
• New Papaya (R/O)
• New Strawberry (R)
• New Raspberry (B/R)

And bright new shades of U-pick Eye Color:

• New Lemondrop (warm)
• New Calyx Green (warm)
• New Teal (cool)
• Chiffon (cool)
• Cobalt (cool)
• Caviar (warm)

Finishing off the collection is the limited edition all-over fragrance: a light refreshing form of the original Calyx.

Prescriptives Summer 2009 Color Collection: Exhilaration is available beginning May 2009 at Prescriptives counters nationwide, exclusively at Holt Renfrew in Canada and online at Prescriptives.com.