Miss Dior Cherie Commercial by Sofia Coppola

I've been wearing Miss Dior Cherie for a few years now. It's not exactly my signature but it's a scent I rely on for those days where I want to feel extra glam. I think Dior's new ad directed by Sofia Coppola personifies the je ne sais quoi of glamorous French girls who aren't afraid to have fun. What better song to play than Brigitte Bardot's, Moi je joue. Watch this one when you need me a pick me up and don't forget to keep a bottle of Miss Cherie in your scent collection.

Cologne, A Man's Essential

Cologne is an essential element to all men and should be used in conjunction with your daily hygienic regimen. I'm sure every man, before going out on the town, has applied cologne not knowing that he just sprayed his worst nightmare for everyone to remember. Finding the right cologne can be very simple. It is the scent that's sexy, not cheap, manly, not Brut, and powerful but not pungent. Keep in mind that cologne can be viewed at as an accessory, making the look complete.

Here are some helpful tips to guide your search for the right cologne:

• -Never buy cologne just because it smells good on someone else. Cologne interacts with skin differently depending on the texture. Oily skin tends to interact with cologne causing the scent to because stronger and longer lasting. Dry skin absorbs cologne causing re-application often. Melanin in the skin has an effect on scent. Darker skin tends to make fragrances smell a bit sweeter.




• When smelling cologne for the first time, remember the three scent levels. High is the level of the cologne when first applied, which is the first impression. Waiting 10 to 15 minutes and smell again, the cologne has reached mid level. Low is the most important level in smelling cologne. After one hour, smell the area again, now the scent has absorbed and mixed with your skin. This is when you determine if this cologne is right for you.




• Buy more than one brand of cologne. Just like shoes...you need more then one scent! It’s good to have at the very least, three different types.

Here are some brilliant colognes to help in your search:

Cartier

Dior

Giorgio Armani

Prada

Issey Miyake
Dolce & Gabbana

-Chavo Killingsworth

Ralph Wild

Spring is here (thank God) and you're probably looking for a breezier perfume. One of my new favorite scents for Spring 08 is the new Ralph Wild fragrance. It's amazingly refreshing with notes of watermelon and wild strawberries. Sounds delicious right? I've received many compliments while wearing it, you're bound to as well. Visit http://www.ralphwild.com/ to purchase your bottle. As for me? I stay true to Versace Bright Crystal, year round.

P.S. A contest is being run through the Ralph Wild Facebook page, where you can take a road trip quiz and be entered to win a red 2008 Vespa S the contest comes to a close 3/30 (this Sunday): http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ralph-Wild/10016767532?ref=ts

Mimi Loves Body Mists by Ann Taylor

I stocked up on these body mists (my favorite is the sugar vanilla) by Ann Taylor this weekend. For only five dollars a pop (originally $16.50) these mists are definitely my great buy of the week. Stock up today at your local Ann Taylor boutique or online. Don't say I didn't tell you. -Mimi