Monday’s Obsessions: Fresh Sugar Lychee, Workout Gear, More!

It's nearly May, dear readers! And a great time to turn over a new leaf, yes? Summer is just around the corner. So let's talk obsessions. I've got something fresh for you, motivation to get toned for the beach, and then something to wear once you do. Let's discuss! Fresh Sugar Lychee Eau de Parfum. … [Read more...]

Monday’s Obsessions: YSL Volupte Sheer Candy, Ralph Lauren Big Pony, More!

Last week, I went on a Sephora binge. I shouldn't have done it. I really shouldn't have. (I mean, let's be real. Should I ever, really? Like I don't have enough beauty products... right.) But I'd had a particularly rough month, and an even rougher week prior, and figured I could use a few gorgeous things … [Read more...]

Coach Introduces New Limited Edition Scent

I'm completely dying for this envelope bag and this travel bag -- both from Coach's Men's Collection! Seriously, how chic? Who needs boyfriend jeans when you can have boyfriend accessories!? But if you're not quite ready to splurge on bags, the brand just launched something more affordable -- and female-minded … [Read more...]

Niche Perfume Discovery: Saffron James Parfums

Buying a fragrance for someone is incredibly difficult. It's one of the most personal beauty products, and making things even more complicated is the fact that the same scent can actually smell differently from one person to another! A very good friend of mine is a nose at IFF (the company that makes … [Read more...]

Question of the Day: Do You Have a Signature Fragrance?

I absolutely love perfume! Whenever I see those cutesy bottles, it's like I am genetically programmed to run at them, spray them in the air just in front of me and smell the pretty (or horrid, sometimes, if I'm being honest) scent. It's just too much fun. And I buy fragrances, too. My problem is I … [Read more...]

John Galliano’s New Parlez-Moi d’Amour Fragrance

My 16 year-old self surely did not covet the same fragrances that my 30 year-old self does. Back then it was Angel or, worse yet, the men's cologne Drakar Noir. Or maybe a Bath and Body Works body spray. Not anymore. But John Galliano's new fragrance Parlez-Moi d'Amour, launching in October 2010, … [Read more...]

Celebrity Fragrance – Something Smells Fishy

...And I think it might have a celebrityÂ’s face and name plastered all over it. The offending item? A bottle of celebrity perfume, courtesy of, well, pretty much any actress, singer or athlete in the spotlight right now. Thanks to Coty, Lady Gaga, the most manufactured singer since the Mickey … [Read more...]

Smarter Beauty Blog Review

Meet Marisa Miller as she launches Victoria's Secret very sexy Dare Fragrance!  VictoriaÂ’s Secret “dares” you to meet their newest angel, Marisa Miller. In celebration of the launch of Very Sexy Dare - Marisa Miller will appear at the VictoriaÂ’s Secret store at Herald Square to give … [Read more...]

Kylie Minogue: Smells Like Showtime

Kylie really wants us to smell like her. She's about to release her third fragrance, Showtime, which is supposed to represent her vivacious stage personality. Word has it that it will be fruity, mixing strawberry and loganberry with florals, sweet licorice and pralines . It's set for a February release … [Read more...]

Holiday Shopping: Save Plenty of Cents on Your Scents

With the ease of online shopping, I really don't understand why anyone actually steps into a mall during the holidays anymore. Personally, I can't deal with the crowds, especially the ones at the perfume counters at the dreaded department store --fragrances are the perfect holiday gift, and everyone … [Read more...]