The Body Oil Edit – L’OCCITANE Aromachologie, Shiffa Dubai & Fresh Life

The Body Oil Edit – L’OCCITANE Aromachologie, …

With the winter in the Northeast even more brutal than last year, it is time to shift the spotlight away from facial to body oils. In a desperate attempt to keep my skin’s moisture levels balanced and to avoid dry and…

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From Poland with Style – Original by Anja Rubik Eau de Parfum

From Poland with Style – Original by Anja …

Original by Anja Rubik joined the world of fragrance launching in Poland last November. Now, that’s original! This Eau de Parfum debut by the Polish-born supermodel made my holiday wishlist, sounding just unisex enough in its composition. After stints as…

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What Makes BALENCIAGA Florabotanica Eau de Parfum Such a Hit

What Makes BALENCIAGA Florabotanica Eau de Parfum …

Sadly, Florabotanica has been discontinued. Read about the 10 new Balenciaga perfume launches including the return of iconic Le Dix in my latest post here.  It’s rare for me to go crazy over a fragrance launched by a major fashion…

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Catching Fire – The Limited Edition La Mer Candle

Catching Fire – The Limited Edition La Mer …

The La Mer Candle is here, filling a rather particular void in the luxury segment of the beauty industry. My initial reaction was definitely ‘umm, random…?,’ but I couldn’t ignore its debut. I sent a quick text and secured some newness in…

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Facts of Life – FRESH life eau de parfum

Facts of Life – FRESH life eau de …

“Full of it” might just be the most apt way to describe life eau de parfum from fresh. Life, that is. This vibrant and bright scent hit stores out a year ago but only recently became part of my fragrance…

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Seize The Season! – The Body Shop Frosted Cranberry, Glazed Apple & Vanilla Brulee (& a GIVEAWAY!)

Seize The Season! – The Body Shop Frosted …

Every year, like clockwork, I crave the scent of cranberry whether it’s a candle or a lip balm when November rolls around. I don’t mind the freezing weather when I can be indoors surrounded by seasonal scents from The Body…

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Right On Thyme – JO LOVES Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme

Right On Thyme – JO LOVES Shards of …

JO LOVES launched a new scent last week and as stalkerish as it may sound, I happened to be in London the day after its debut. Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme is the latest addition to Jo Malone’s niche…

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What Keeps YOU Going? – L’OCCITANE Aromachologie Revitalizing Roll-On

What Keeps YOU Going? – L’OCCITANE Aromachologie …

The new L’OCCITANE Aromachologie Revitalizing Roll-On may be just a third of an ounce, but it has made an enormous impression on me. Including the pocket size vial of this essential oil blend when leaving the house will likely increase…

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