And the winners of the Vera Wang Look giveaway are...Denise Pagano
Sharon Spurrell
Elyse Waserman
Gals, you'll receive your bottles shortly. Thanks to all who entered the contest and to Vera Wang Look for sponsoring it!
Showing posts with label Fragrances. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fragrances. Show all posts
Vera Wang Look Giveaway Winners
And the winners of the Vera Wang Look giveaway are...Denise Pagano
Sharon Spurrell
Elyse Waserman
Gals, you'll receive your bottles shortly. Thanks to all who entered the contest and to Vera Wang Look for sponsoring it!
Freedom in Fragrance Form: Fresh's Mangosteen
Fresh and I are engaged in an abusive relationship.
It's just one of those brands that produces unbelievably phenom, yet unique beauty booty. AND their skincare, body products AND makeup are all equally impressive. The packaging is exceedingly clever, as are the product names. Case in point: their Imperial Bedroom Face Palette ($55). I find, however, their prices to be just beyond reasonable. For instance, in a frenzy of Sephoria (come on, you've experienced it too), I purchased this $22.50 lip balm only to have ridic buyer's remorse (only because of the price). But I keep coming back for more because this lip balm is SUBLIME. The brand is to beauty what Anthropologie is to fashion: "an overpriced little bitch," in the words of my friend Tamron.
The crown jewel of their suite of products? Their fragrances. I know. I KNOW. I rarely delve into the fragrance realm because I am indeed involved in a near-monogamous relationship with Burberry Classic. But lately, I've been succumbing to the allure of a side dish manufactured by Fresh:
Mangosteen Eau de Parfum ($75)
Fresh's fragrances absolutely slay me. This is my THIRD FFA (Fresh Fragrance Addiction). My other favorites are Lemon Sugar and Fig Apricot. I love that the name of this one seems to imply that the main notes of this scent are derived from some sort of Jewish fruit. I laugh out loud every time I see the bottle. It delights me to no end. I envision scenarios of the fruit's long daily phone calls with its mother, a general lack of athleticism, and innate pressure to become a doctor or a lawyer.
Anywho, mangosteen is a fragrant fruit native to Southeast Asia and is often referred to as the "Queen of all Fruit" because it contains a high concentration of antioxidants. Etymologically, it seems to be similar to the mango, although botanically, it bears no relation. This perfume focuses on the juiciest part of the mangosteen: the white pulp in the heart. Also blended in are Italian lemon, bergamot, citrus notes, sheer flowers, peach and soft woods.
Here's what I lurve: even when used in excess, it's still subtle. Spritzing away with reckless abandon will not leave you with overwhelming PERFUME as opposed to... perfume. I'd describe it as fruity but not saccharine, mild, bright, sparkling and lively.
It's just one of those brands that produces unbelievably phenom, yet unique beauty booty. AND their skincare, body products AND makeup are all equally impressive. The packaging is exceedingly clever, as are the product names. Case in point: their Imperial Bedroom Face Palette ($55). I find, however, their prices to be just beyond reasonable. For instance, in a frenzy of Sephoria (come on, you've experienced it too), I purchased this $22.50 lip balm only to have ridic buyer's remorse (only because of the price). But I keep coming back for more because this lip balm is SUBLIME. The brand is to beauty what Anthropologie is to fashion: "an overpriced little bitch," in the words of my friend Tamron.
The crown jewel of their suite of products? Their fragrances. I know. I KNOW. I rarely delve into the fragrance realm because I am indeed involved in a near-monogamous relationship with Burberry Classic. But lately, I've been succumbing to the allure of a side dish manufactured by Fresh:
Mangosteen Eau de Parfum ($75)Fresh's fragrances absolutely slay me. This is my THIRD FFA (Fresh Fragrance Addiction). My other favorites are Lemon Sugar and Fig Apricot. I love that the name of this one seems to imply that the main notes of this scent are derived from some sort of Jewish fruit. I laugh out loud every time I see the bottle. It delights me to no end. I envision scenarios of the fruit's long daily phone calls with its mother, a general lack of athleticism, and innate pressure to become a doctor or a lawyer.
Anywho, mangosteen is a fragrant fruit native to Southeast Asia and is often referred to as the "Queen of all Fruit" because it contains a high concentration of antioxidants. Etymologically, it seems to be similar to the mango, although botanically, it bears no relation. This perfume focuses on the juiciest part of the mangosteen: the white pulp in the heart. Also blended in are Italian lemon, bergamot, citrus notes, sheer flowers, peach and soft woods.
Here's what I lurve: even when used in excess, it's still subtle. Spritzing away with reckless abandon will not leave you with overwhelming PERFUME as opposed to... perfume. I'd describe it as fruity but not saccharine, mild, bright, sparkling and lively.
Vera Wang Look Giveaway!
Yay! It's time for another giveaway. Do you love it? You sure do.THREE lucky BBJ readers will win a 1.7 oz. bottle of Vera Wang Look valued at $70.
Vera Wang Look starts with the sparkling scent of mandarin and watery greens layered with notes of lychee and golden delicious apple, filling the top note with a burst of energy and freshness. The vibrant floral bouquet of lily, freesia and jasmine provides an air of femininity. The drydown is warm and spicy with the richness of vanilla and skin musk. Touches of oakmoss and patchouli create balance.
Good luck! The deadline is Friday, December 5th at 5pm ET. Winners will be announced on Friday, Decemember 5.
'90s Ladies Week: Tekken 3's Anna Williams
1998-1999, I had a wicked addiction to Tekken 3. I have an unlikely penchant for fighter-style video games (my original fave was Mortal Kombat). I know. I played copious amounts of Tekken 3 with my friend Todd in high school EVERY day at his house and when I went to college, I impressed my male dormmates with my "skills."My "skills," I'll admit now, were nil - you can be extremely successful at this game just by furiously pounding the control pad using both hands. I learned no special moves. I didn't peek into my brother's subscription to Electronic Gaming Monthly. I just haphazardly tapped my thumbs and would win almost every time. It garnered me "cool girl" status with the dudes freshman year for sure.
Anywho, check my fave character, Anna Williams (pictured, above). How slammin' is she? She is a Harajuku girl if I ever saw one, and that is why she inspires me to tell you about a faboo suite of fragrances, Harajuku Lovers.Anna obv appreciates a sophisticated Japanese aesthetic (though apparently, she hails from Ireland and puzzlingly enough, speaks with an American accent). There is no doubt in my mind she'd be deeply into this fragrance. Perhaps she'd be a "Love" girl. That's my fave scent of the collection ($25-45, pictured, left). I'm surprised how much I enjoy it, as I usually abhor a rose/floral scent, but I am somehow enchanted by this bouquet of pink pomelo, rose, and creamy vanilla orchid. And the packaging? TO DIE. Designed by Gwen Stefani to appeal to anyone with "a fatal attraction to cuteness," these doll decanters hit the mark.
What '90s toy is Daneen discussing over at Spoiled Pretty today? Head on over there and find out!
Kenzo Parfums Friends & Family 20% Off Discount
Famed fragrance company, Kenzo Parfums, is celebrating 20 years by re-launching their website, www.kenzousa.com. On Monday, November 17th, the newly re-designed Kenzousa.com will be unveiled to the public. To mark the occasion, the brand is initiating its first Friends and Family Anniversary Event between Monday, November 17th and November 24th, where customers receive 20% off their entire purchase! Enjoy!
Sofia Coppola-directed Miss Dior Cherie Commercial to Premiere Tonight
The new Miss Dior Cherie commercial directed by Sofia Coppola will debuttonight during "Gossip Girl" on the CW network. It will feature model Maryna Linchuk and is the first-ever commercial directed by Coppola.
The commercial will feature:-A playful romp through the streets of Paris
-A fitting at the Dior atelier
-The theme song "Moi, Je Joue" by Brigitte Bardot
I'll be watching!
Image credits: Dior
YSL's Opium Eau de Toilette Collector Edition 2008
This holiday season, Yves Saint Laurent's legendary Opium fragrance gets dressed in special limited Collector's Edition packaging inspired by the Oriental heritage of the Opium brand and the rising sun.A spicy and oriental harmony for the woman who adores Yves Saint Laurent, the fragrance opens with mandarin and bergamot, then infused with myrrh and accompanied by an armful of jasmine, lily of the valley and carnation. Transported by vanilla, patchouli, amber and opopanax, it arouses all the desire of the very first day. Opium’s seduction reigns, thoroughly bewitching.
$75, available now at www.yslbeautyus.com.
Enter to Win a Bottle of Calvin Klein Secret Obsession!
Calvin Klein Secret Obsession was cleverly marketed back in August with scandalously nude photos of the gorge Eva Mendes. With notes of exotic fruits and flowers along with mysterious woods, this floral oriental fragrance promises to be provocative and addictively sexy. And guess what? BBJ readers can enter to win their own bottle of the exotically racy scent encased in a genie-esque amber-brown bottle. Enter below and include your name, address, email, and phone number to win your own CK SO bottle. Contest ends Friday, October 31 at 5pm. Good luck!
For Nighttime Showerers
Philosophy's Falling in Love Perfumed Shampoo, Shower Gel and Bubble Bath ($22) is the perf "wind-down" nighttime shower accoutrement. I LOVE the way this stuff smells. Love. It's very subtle and sophist [side note: do you not ADORE "sophist?" My work friend Michael came up with it.] and inspires romantical behavior. Yes, I realize that's not a word.
A hot shower before bed plus a pillow spritz of The Body Shop's Deep Sleep Dreamy Pillow & Body Mist ($16) smells fresh and calming and ensures sweet dreams will ensue.I'm a night showerer (most of the time) because of my hair vanity situation. I just can't spend that kind of time in the morning straightening this haystack in addition to everything else. I also like to wake up as late as is humanly possible so I typically pick out my clothes and get everything I'm taking to work in the morning ready by 11pm the night before. In the morning, it's a mad rush of face washing, makeup and super-speedy hairstyling. What's your shower routine? Let me know!
Eau de Edward?
Gals, I just learned via a Twilight fansite (don't judge, you know it's that kind of party when it comes to Twi) that Hot Topic is selling a Twilight PERFUME ($48). According to the description, it smells like lavender and freesia. I heart its adorable apple-shaped bottle. Very Dior Hypnotic Poison, no? The latter is one of my ALL TIME FAVE scents ever. In fact, I spent all of my college years smelling of it.I wonder if Twlight the perfume will smell sparkly? What are your thoughts?
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