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Nov 8, 2009

Jil by Jil Sanders


An elegantly structured floral amber composition, Jil reflects in the quality of its materials and the purity of their rendition the true spirit of Jil Sander.

Who is Jil Sander? An elegantly elongated silhouette, stepping out purposefully in sharp-heeled sandals. Nonchalantly, she swings her bag, sweeps her hair back, a smile playing on her lips. She walks on, radiating life and liveliness. Is it her quiet confidence, her serene sensuality that set her apart from the crowd? Certainly, her femininity comes without frivolity. Her vitality, without vulgarity. In her neat city shorts, her legs are lithe and lovely. Under her softly draped jacket, her skin is smooth and bare. And as she comes up close, her scent is warm and welcoming A clear focus and a subtle fusion, to define a totally contemporary simplicity and sensuality.

In the top note, vibrant Pink Pepper is blended with bright Lavender and fresh Tangerine to suggest energy and confidence, spiced with a sense of spontaneity. The floral heart is abstract in spirit and rich in texture, balancing the natural femininity of Lily-of-the-Valley with the more voluptuous powdery notes of Orris and, especially, Heliotrope. In the dry-down, while fluid Musks and warm Vanilla Beans charm with their presence, Ambergris imparts its intense sensuality, asserting Jil's identity with its enduring and iconic signature.

I've had the pleasure of sampling this fragrance and I must say, it's fab! It's just my kind of fragrance, light and airy yet when someone catchs a whiff they can't help but inquire about the scent. Fabulous without being all up in your face about it. It's even boyfriend approved!
Eau de Parfum 75ml / 2.5oz $7050ml / 1.7oz $58
Shower Cream 200ml $30Body Lotion 200ml $40
Available November 2009 exclusively at Dillard’s


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Nov 7, 2009

Black Amethyst by Estee Lauder

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Last night before work I decided to paint my nails before work. I picked Black Amethyst by Estee Lauder out of the beauty closet and proceed to paint away using a new technique (more on that later if it holds up). The color is to die for, it's a deep dark purple and in some lights it looks more raisin than purple.



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Please excuse the 22 gauge needle in the background, I told you I did it right before work. Anyway, it's the color fab!?! Plus, the shine?!? Amazing. I used Essie Good to Go topcoat and Sally Hansen Shea Butter Rapid Finish Nail Color Dryer. This is probably the first time I used the Sally Hansen Shea Butter product and I love it. It's kind of like a dry oil spray that helps nails dry fast and conditions the cuticles.

Unfortunately the nail polish shade was a limited edition that has now sold out.


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Nov 6, 2009

Melissa Joy Manning: Green Bark Earrings


You probably all know that I have a real thing for MJM jewelry! Aren't these earrings to die for? They are simplitic yet eye catching, the stones have a blue center that disperses to greenish grey edges set in 14K gold. All I can say is: On my Wish List!
Available at MelissaJoyManning.com Hurry because this piece as well as others are limited time, one of a kind exclusives. Be sure to sign up for the email blast too, so you know when amazing stuff is launching.


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Nov 5, 2009

How-to: Soft Silky Skin

I just stepped out the shower moments ago and I couldn't even wait to dish about my new once weekly routine that has my skin feeling like butter! My dermatologist recommended face masks instead of my beloved scrubs to use on my face. Reluctantly, I've been neglecting my Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Face Wash and my face feels like it's in need of a good scrub, so I decided to do a mask tonight.





So I hopped in the shower, washed my body and face. Then, I directed my shower head as low as it possibly goes, stepped out of the shower and applied Borghese Fango Active Mud to my face and décolletage. Once I was good and green, I hopped back in the shower avoiding the water and used my Sabon Body Scrub (Lavendar Apple, which actually smells more like Pink Lemonade).


I started down by my ankle and scrubbed each area of my body thoroughly working up, over, and down the other side (including my backside). By the time I was finished the Fango mask was getting a bit tight, so I rinsed everything off and OMG! My body feels like silk! My skin is super duper soft and I can't stop running my hands up and down my arms, it's so good I've decided that this will be my new weekly routine.


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