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Maura Peters Candles

One of my favorite things to have on my desk is a gorgeous candle in a sublime scent. I have an affinity for luxury candles and my new favorite candle brand is Maura Peters. I especially like the organic salvage and white glass collections. The organic salvage candles are made from recycled glass and are 100% organic. My favorite scent form the savage line is 'for the dogs" which is a light crisp citrus scent that really revitalizes your room. I am currently burning the white candle in vanilla grapefruit which is heavenly. The white candle can be reused as a vase once the candle burns out, Maura recommends filing them with peonies. To order, click here.

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New Luxurious Fragrances For Spring | Chloé, Ferragamo, Balenciaga

Salvatore Ferragamo 'Incanto Bloom' Eau de Toilette
We attended the fabulous launch party for this latest addition to the family of Ferragamo fragrances. It is a soft floral that is perfect for the office as well as casual weekends.

Chloe Chloé Eau de Toilette 2.5 oz Eau de Toilette Spray

A fresh citrus scented fragrance that is charming and feminine. It will transport you to a bright spring day in Paris.

Balenciaga EDP

If you are the type of woman who prefers men's cologne to fruity floral scents then this one is for you. Balenciaga EDP is a crisp clean scent that is chic and sophisticated.

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Fabulous Fragrances | TOUS h2o EDT

I wanted to keep this scent to myself but I guess knowledge is nothing unless it is shared. TOUS H20 is the latest scent from TOUS jewelers and it is gorgeous. With notes of sparkling ginger, juicy lemon and sophisticated rose this scent exemplifies grace. All ingredients come from organic farms and the bottle is 100% biodegradable. A portion of proceeds will go to NGO Intermon Oxfam to help provide drinking water to disadvantaged countries. For more information and to purchase click here.

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Fabulous Fragrances | Chloé Eau de Parfum Intense

If you have a taste for luxury then you will fall for Chloé Eau de Parfum Intense this winter. The latest interpretation of the coveted perfume has been released and like its predecessors it is French chicness in a bottle. A fantastical blend of rose, Tonka bean, sparkling pink pepper, and sandalwood creates a scent that is utterly lady-like and sophisticated. It is a fragrance that will transport you to a world of elegance and grace. Be sure to add this classic decadent scent to your fragrance closet. For more information please click here.

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Beauty Buzz | Michael Kors Very Hollywood Perfume

If you are looking for a gorgeous new scent for fall, you have to get your hands on Very Hollywood by Michael Kors ASAP. It is an amazing scent that will make you feel like a starlet. I brought my mom a bottle today while shopping and she is just as mesmerized. It's a flirty floral with sweet top notes and even sweeter undertones. A perfect perfume for hot dates and parties. Get your bottle here.

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Beauty Buzz | LOLA A New Scent By Marc Jacobs

Last week, I received the preview bottle of Marc's latest scent, Lola. I expected something fresh, young and airy, like Daisy but to my surprise Lola smells very exotic. To me, it smells of pears and Moroccan rose oil. he actual notes include, pink peppercorn, pear d’anjou, ruby red grapefruit, fuchsia peony, rose, geranium, vanilla, tonka bean and creamy musk It's a fabulous scent for evening. The fragrance is available exclusively at Bloomingdales for now and will be widely distributed in Mid-August. Buy your bottle here.

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.

Sula: The Scent of The Sensual Socialite

Smell is one of the most marvelous senses. Fragrance has the power to energize the body, invigorate the mind, calm tension, and even entice the opposite sex. Tired of your traditional perfumes? The Roll-On Perfume Collection by Sula Beauty offers an uplifting solution. Perfect for the girl on-the-go, the collection comes with six remarkable fragrances:

"Butterfly Kiss": a pucker of sweet pea and peony, a peck of gardenia (FLORAL)

"Stiletto Musk": a heady meld of amber, musk, and earthy florals (SPICE)

"Vanilla Blossom": sweetly blended vanilla, tonka bean and cherry blossom (SPICE)

"Blackberry Blush": the perfect sweet-tart mix, with blackberries and cassis paired with vanilla and rose (FRUIT)

"Sun-Kissed Citrus": perky slices of tangerine, lemon, orange, and grapefruit (FRUIT)

"Champagne Sugar": tiny bubbles touched with ginger and sugar cane (FRESH)"

The charming little bottles are a must-have for your makeup bag, gym locker, car, and bedside. Perfume is the ultimate confidence booster. A Glam Goddess is not complete without different fragrances in her beauty arsenal. With this collection, you can wear a new fragrance everyday depending on your mood, or you can even mix the oils to your liking. The versatility and practicality of this product is unreal.

Our favorite scent? Champagne Sugar is just divine and delicious. It is the quintessential winter scent, and will come in handy for all of the holiday parties in your social calender! Just throw it in your clutch and you will be ready to wine and dine.

Scent is greatly correlated with memory... How will you be remembered?

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