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The Rumpled Look: Juergen Teller for Marc Jacobs Bang and Stephen J Shanabrook’s Paper Surgery

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Marc Jacobs’ new men’s fragrance, Bang, has caused quite a stir lately with provocative print ads that feature Jacobs himself greased-up, nestled in crinkled metal and covered only by the Bang bottle.  Jacobs came up with the name, which he chose for its immediacy, power and masculinity, while at the gym.  The ad campaign was [...]

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Fragrance News: Why So Smelly?

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

More and more high-end perfumers want you to smell like something other than flowers.
In 2007 perfume company Demeter,  sought to create familiar “everyday” scents. Including:

Since these unconventional scents began to emerge it wasn’t long before other perfumers followed suit.
Some of our favorites this season include:
Nasomotto
Black Afgano, a scent intended to evoke the scent of [...]

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What’s in My Make-up Case? What’s in Yours…

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

a.  Glitter Leopard Make-up Case
b.  Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation
c. Smashbox CAMERA READY FULL COVERAGE CONCEALER
d.  Lorac Multi-Platinum Palette
e.  Bare Escentuals Precious Gold Beauty Duo
f.  Wet ‘n’ Wild MegaLiner Liquid Eyeliner, Dark Brown
g.  Smith’s Rosebud Rose Balm
h.  Lancome Juicy Tube Smoothie in Spring Fling
i.  Philosophy Booster Caps Retinol Capsules
j.  CoverGirl Lashblast Mascara
k.  Shiseido ‘Zen [...]

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scent of a woman

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Nothing says fem power like a fragrance inspired by an ancient queen-turned-warrior.

Boudicca’s new scent was inspired by the myth of their namesake muse, Queen Boudicca and explores the multisensorial experience of love and loss in the times of the Ancient Roman Empire.  Legend has is that in order to prepare themselves for battle, the Queen [...]

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What’s in My Make-Up Case??? What’s in yours…

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

a. Nars Highlighting/Bronzing Blush Duo– Orgasm/Laguna
b. Diorshow Blackout
c. Chanel- Quadra Eye Shadow
d. Chloe
e. Hard Candy- Eye Shadow Quartet- in “FRINGE”
f. Dior Crayon Eyeliner- BLACK and DEEP BROWN
g. Lip Fusion Color Shine- Bare
h. Stila Lip Polish- Sheen
i. Chanel Powder Blush- Rose Petal
j. Almay Eyeliner Liquid Line, Black 221
k. Sephora- Professional Kabuki Brush #50
l. Laura Mercier- Undercover Pot
Hello fellow beauty – buffs, my name is Andria and [...]

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soap to nuts

Monday, April 6, 2009

est is a Brazilian co. that makes everything from conditioner to massage oil – all from natural ingredients.  While that might not be the newest idea on the market today, their bold packaging makes this company stand out.  It’s simple and to the point but also feels energized and new thanks to vibrant colors like [...]

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Audrey Tautou, Bond no. 9, burgers, etc.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

potpourri for $600, Alex.  this week, we’ve combed the headlines and are giving you a little taste of everything because we just can’t make up our minds.  in fact, we can’t even decide if we want to throw in a pu-pu platter reference.  guess we just did.  ok…here goes:
Ok, so we were obsessed with Amelie [...]

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