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The Scented Life: All about fragrance

Archive for June 2008

June 30th, 2008

A Scented Weekend!

Despite the touch-and-go weather (from hot to stormy and back again) we managed to have a wonderful weekend here in the River City.  It’s a great time to enjoy the scents and sights of summer.  Just a few of the highlights included a trip to the Lakeside Farmer’s Market, where I picked up some peaches […]

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June 28th, 2008

Bath and Body Works semi-annual sale!

Lots of stuff on sale at BBW this week…went by there last night and picked up two discontinued scent port refills for %75 off, plus lots of BOGO items and $5 body washes, sprays, and lotions.   The significant other picked out a shower gel in Dancing Waters.  I was sad to hear that no temptations […]

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June 27th, 2008

Splendicity’s weekly best!

 From the Splendicity community, comes this week’s best in Beauty, Fashion and Shopping.
BEAUTY
The Fragrance Fanatic tells you some great ways to Wear Your Fragrance.
Aging Fabulous introduces us to Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Body Serum.
Beauty Banter asks celebrity makeup artists how to do a white eyelid right… must-have application tips and products for a fierce, […]

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June 27th, 2008

Justin Timberlake the face of Givenchy Play

photo: Faded Youth Blog
I’ll admit it, when Justin Timberlake went solo I thought it was the last we’d hear of him.  But now that his singles have made their way into my favorite workout mixes, I gotta be real: I’m a Justin Timberlake fan!  So when I heard that he would be the new face […]

By Amy -- 14 comments

June 26th, 2008

Prada’s latest Boutique perfumes

Prada has launched the final three boutique perfumes.  Perfume Smellin Things has a review of some of the previous scents like Iris, Oeillet (carnation) and Cuir Ambre.  Find them at Bergdorf Goodman and Prada Boutiques for $150.
No. 8 Opoponax ~ “a soft touch of bergamot refreshes the warm blend of oppoponax in essence as well […]

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June 25th, 2008

New at Sephora: DKNY Be Delicious Charmingly Delicious perfume

I wasn’t a big fan of this scent the first time around, or the second, etc.  This version has “an exclusive American apple note is added, enhanced with energetic solar freshness and dewy watery notes to create a scent full of summer brightness and fresh energy. The fragrance is packaged in a nostalgic apple juice-inspired […]

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June 24th, 2008

Prada’s pathetic perfume launch

To successfully launch a designer perfume, you need several things.
1) a hip location, such as a nightclub, museum, or other beautiful building
2) lots of hot models
3) lots of freebies and chances for the fashion press to sample the perfume.
Unfortunately, Prada’s latest perfume launch for Infusion d’Homme, they missed out on that last bit.  The concept […]

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June 23rd, 2008

Stupid Crazy 48% off sale at Isle of Eden

So, every day this week I’ve gotten an e-mail about Isle of Eden’s 7 day sale.  Until Thursday, use code 48off at checkout and, yeah.  Save almost half off your order.  I have absolutely no idea when you’ll get it.  Just order, forget about it, and then be all excited when it shows up in […]

By Amy -- 4 comments

June 23rd, 2008

Great clearance sale at L’Occitane!

Just a heads up that one of my favorite brands, L’Occitane, has a great summer clearance going on.  I’d use this to stock up on all my favorites for me, like the honey (miel) body balm, and start thinking about  some holiday gifts to store in my linen closet.   Ain’t no shame in giving […]

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June 22nd, 2008

Weekend Best: Shoe Blitz rounds up the Beauty & Style channel

Make a quick visit over to Kori’s Shoe Blitz for her picks for the best of last week here on the B5 Beauty & Style channel.  I love these roundups so much: sometimes we spend so much time blogging and sniffing perfume that I forget to surf around the channel and see what everyone else […]

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