Chanel Allure Sensuelle is a decidedly spicier fragrance than the original Chanel Allure, making it a great choice for Oriental lovers who enjoy heavily romantic, long-wearing base notes. This is my favorite fragrance; I would have been wearing it at age 17 if I’d had the money!
Top notes: Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper
Heart notes: Jasmine, [...]
It’s often difficult to describe the type of scent you’re looking for, and the bored salesgirl working the perfume counter is rarely much help. Here’s a little education on the different types of fragrances and the high points of each. Most ladies never learn this stuff, so you’ll do well to read it!
Fragrance Type: Chypres
Main [...]
Nordstrom is preparing yet another beauty event that’ll be pillaging my checking account: their annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives. The event runs from July 18th through August 3rd and will feature a very limited supply of goods from over 100 beauty brands, including MAC, Chanel, NARS, Kiehl’s, Laura Mercier, Dior, Bobbi Brown and Philosophy.
So [...]
French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent has passed away today at the age of 71.
Pierre Berge, St. Laurent’s longtime friend & associate, reported to the press that Yves died this evening in his Paris home following a long illness. The reclusive designer (whose full name was Yves Henri Donat Mathieu Saint Laurent – what a [...]
If you live in the South like I do, you’ve probably experienced the dreaded “makeup meltdown,” where the heat outside causes your makeup to melt off. Don’t lock yourself indoors all summer – just improve your beauty routine! Here are some great products that’ll withstand the sun and keep you beautiful all day:
Chanel Inimitable Waterproof [...]
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Cailin is a twentysomething Texan girl working toward a degree in Consumer Science & Merchandising from the University of Houston. Her incessant devotion to the portion of her disposable income allocated to beauty products makes her particularly well qualified to write reviews on a large variety of products. Her favorite makeup brands [...]
