Elizabeth Arden has launched a new fragrance for this Holiday Season - Red Door Shimmer Eau de Parfum Spray.  This modern floriental fragrance will surprise you with its - sparkling fruits, shimmering florals and warming woods. 

Red Door Shimmer Eau de Parfum Spray opens with scents of Japanese Pear, Yuzu Leaf, Blackberry and Pink Pepper.  At the heart of the fragrance, Gardenia is layered with Casablanca Lily and Peony Petals.  Lastly, this fragrance dries down with scents of Tonka Bean, Red Amber, Fluffy Musks, Creamy Sandalwood and Vetiver Roots. 

Red Door Shimmer Eau de Parfum Spray is available in two sizes and the line also includes a yummy and hydrating Shimmer Body Lotion.

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Well before my time - during the era of Marilyn Monroe, Hula Hoops, Barbie, The Twist, Sputnik 1, Diners, Coca-Cola, and  I Love Lucy - Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream was also a cult favorite!   The original formula of ultra-moisturizing petrolatum, protecting vitamin E and re-texturizing beta-hydroxy acid will instantly smooth, soothe, heal and protect dry skin.  Next, the Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15 is as lovely to use as it is to possess.

The EIGHT HOUR CREAM 1950s Vintage Set packaging captures the essence of the time, echoing the decade’s popular design devices – space age motifs and typography with an optimistic, feminine flourish. The apricot-coloured box with the red diner-esque sign will transform you back to “Old Hollywood.” Women today and in the past have found many uses for this infamous eight-hour cream such as treating dry chapped skin, glossing lips, shaping brows, and highlighting cheeks - it was a 50s miracle cream! Now, it’s considered the desert island staple. 

This very limited edition set is available for $50.00 and this just might be one gift that you keep for yourself!

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Bath and Body Works is chalk-full of great Holiday ideas for everyone from one to ninety-nine on your list!  Here are two of my favorite stocking stuffers for her:

Stamina Boost Instant Aromatherapy is for you if you need a little boost of energy to finish that last project, extra-laps in the pool or track, or when its your turn to carpool all of the neighbors kids!  I was a bit skeptical at first when I tried it- will this really give me more stamina? I followed the directions on the box and within a few minutes a bolt of energy was felt through my entire body!  It was as if I had just inhaled an extra-large coffee…There are a wide variety of on-the-go aromatherapy’s from crave relief to headache relief.  There is one for everyone…

  Liplicious Dual Wand Lip Shimmer in Platinum Glow/Gold Dust will be the hit of the any Holiday Party you attend!  What makes this set great is how it works with your current lipstick color.  Silver will brighten your existing shade while the gold will warm up all the hottest looks!  If you dare you can wear each of these colors alone…

The full lines of the On-the-Go Aromatherapies and the Liplicious Lip Collections can be found at a Bath and Body Works near you or online at www.bathandbodyworks.com.

Happy Shopping!

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Banana Republic has fragrance gifts for everyone on your list!   Banana Republic is offering his and her fragrance gift sets and home fragrances.  As we all know, luxurious fragrances can really make a gift more personal, and Banana Republic offers scents that your friends and family will love!

For the discriminating woman, try one of these three sets that include a 50 ml perfume and 50 ml body cream in either Alabaster, Malachite, or Rosewood.  I tried the Alabaster and loved the light floral notes of the delicate lotus flower, wild rose, and warm musk  By layering the fragrance with the body cream - the scent lasted all day!

For the men in your life, try one of these three masculine sets that include 50 ml cologne and 50 ml body wash in Cordovan, Slate, or Black Walnut.  The Slate especially stands out with its notes of glacier citrus water, soft nutmeg, silver sage, and hydroponic ginger root.   

Winter Candle is a great gift to give your friends, boss, hostess, and even yourself!  Winter includes familiar holiday notes of cranberry, amber, pine, and vanilla.  This is a simple, yet elegant gift for the home that comes in a frosted votive with a specialty pack of wooden matches.

You can find these great holiday gifts at a Banana Republic near you or online: Banana Republic.

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If you are a fan of Vera Wang designs and her other fragrance collections - you will completely enjoy her latest creation - LOOK Eau de Parfum.  Like Vera Wang’s fashions, her new fragrance represents a measured study in texture, color, silhouette, and proportion.   LOOK Eau de Parfum is a bold and captivating scent!  If you like a clean scent with hints of floral notes - then your senses will thank you as well as your loved ones…

The complex texture and notes makes this fragrance stand-out from the other Vera Wang fragrance collections.  The bold, clean lines of the bottle hint at the type of Eau de Parfum LOOK is.  LOOK opens with scents of mandarin and watery greens that are layered with notes of lychee and golden delicious apple (very different!).  Next, the floral bouquet of lily, freesia, and jasmine envelopes your senses.  The bottom notes are filled with the richness of vanilla and skin musk as touches of oakmoss and patchouli complete this fragrance.

The LOOK Fragrance Collection includes both an Eau de Parfum Spray and Parfum Elixir, Sheer Body Lotion, Velvet Body Creme, and Satin Shower Creme.  You can find out more information at  http://www.verawangonweddings.com/ - search under fragrances!

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I have found the PERFECT gift for her!  What woman would not want to come home after a very busy day (in and outside the home) and wrap themselves in a warm, soft, and snuggly robe, the softest slippers, and socks?  Look no further your search is over.  Check out the the Sweetest Softest Ever Collection by Bath and Body Works…

 The Sweetest Softest Ever Robe is available in multiple colors with an oversized hood and attached belt for an at-home spa experience.   I love the hood that is attached - which made me feel extra snuggly warm.  The Sweetest Softest Ever Robe collection is priced from $29.50 - $39.50.

The Sweetest Softest Ever Slippers are the softest thing my feet have ever experienced!  Made with super-plush microfibers, these slippers are so soft and so indulgent but priced to meet your budget at $12.50.

The Sweetest Softest Ever Warming Neck Wrap is scented with soothing lavender and is micro-wavable for a heated, ultra-pampering spa experience.  Breathe deep and say ahh!! The best $19.50 you will spend this Holiday Season.

Be sure to check out the rest of the The Sweetest Softest Ever Collection at a Bath and Body Works near you or online at www.bathandbodyworks.com

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KENZO AMOUR is the latest offering from the KENZO collections of fragrances.  If you are already a fan - I have been one for a while - then you will absolutely love this latest edition.   KENZO AMOUR is an evening inspired parfum that falls in the woody/musk family. 

This new fragrance reflects the KENZO journey to Asia!  The scents of this new parfum come from Asia and includes the richness of the benzoin balm and amber that combines with the softness of frangipani blossom and vanilla.  This is such a yummy, spicy and sweet fragrance and as it dried down to perfection, the scents that really stood out to me were the amber and vanilla notes! 

The gorgeous actress and new Bond Girl, Olga Kurylenko is the face of the new fragrance!  KENZO AMOUR is now available at www.kenzousa.com. 

Enjoy!

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The Holiday gift-giving season would not be complete without a quick looksey at the Gift Set offerings from Philosophy this season.  There is a great scented gift set out there for all “Philosophy Loving Fans!”  Here are a few of my favorites:

  The Recipe Box includes 3, 2 oz. bottles of philosophy’s delicious smelling shampoo, shower gel and bubble baths.  Be ready to indulge in strawberry shortcake, red velvet cake and sweet creamy frosting.  The recipe box is an adorable keepsake box with real recipe cards, so you can make a delicious red velvet cake, strawberry shortcake or sweet creamy frosting at home!  This is the perfect gift for someone who loves yummy shower gel scents and enjoys spending time in the kitchen! The 3-piece set is available for $18.00

  Warm by the Fire is an ultra-decadent bath and body gift set that will remind you of the simple pleasures of sipping cocoa and roasting marshmallows over a warm fire! Warm by the Fire includes double rich hot cocoa shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath 4 oz., melting marshmallow cream body souffle 2 oz. and s’mores flavored lip shine .5 oz.  Warm by the fire 3 piece set is available for $25.00.

 Sugar Plum Fairy will have “fairies dancing in your head!”  This shower gel and lip shine duo is back again this season to grant holiday wishes.  The Sugar Plum Fairy gift set will leave you feeling magical and smelling sweet, just in time to help make all of your holiday wishes come true.  The Sugar Plum Fairy gift set is the perfect gift for that special tween in your life! and is available for $20.00.

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Estee Lauder has put together the cutest perfume set with 6 of her favorite scents of Estee Lauder!  The Small Wonders Limited-Edition collection includes Eau de Parfum purse sizes of Pleasures, Pure White Linen, Sensuous, Beautiful, Youth‑Dew, and Beyond Paradise.  Give the entire set as one gift or break it up into smaller, stocking stuffer gifts!  What a great way for her to experience the unforgettable scents of Estee Lauder! 

The Small Wonders Limited-Edition collection is available for $35.00 and can be found at www.esteelauder.com

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Carol’s Daughter has recently launched their first fine fragrance - Pearls Eau de Toilette - to their already exciting line of fragrances, bath & body, hair, and skincare collections! Pearls Eau de Toilette will not disappoint fans of Carol’s Daughter, it is a pretty yet sophisticated perfume. It is a scent that all women can wear and wear well…

Pearls Eau de Toilette is an eclectic scent of fruits, floral’s, musk’s, and vanilla. I enjoyed how the different scents interacted with each other as this fine fragrance dried down. The fragrance opens up with vibrant notes that include bergmot, lemon, verbena, anise, apricot, and peach - so yummy! The next notes to catch your senses are the floral undertones of jasmin, rose, ylang-ylang, and violet leaves. Lastly, you will be enveloped by the scents of musk, caramel, and vanilla.

Pearls Eau de Toilette can be yours for $45.00 and is found at all of the Carol’s Daughter retail stores, Dillards, Macy’s, Sephora, and online at: www.carolsdaughter.com where it ships for free!

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