new fragrance: S by Shakira

looking for a new fragrance? i've read in a couple of my november mags that Shakira’s very first fragrance, S By Shakira, is one to check out. after being contacted by email about it, i had to share with you (it sounds like it smells wonderful!).

S by Shakira Eau de Toilette comes in three sizes-- 0.5 oz, 1 oz and 1.7 oz-- and has the following notes:

top: bright jasmine - a bouquet of white flowers, dominated by the richness and voluptuousness of sambac jasmine
middle: fresh sandalwood - a woody note, full of richness, texture and sensuality
base: vanilla - a fusion of resins; this is the base and the soul of Shakira’s perfume.

the bottle design is described as a direct reflection and expression of Shakira as an artist with high-quality cut glass that has a feeling of movement like a sensual oriental dancer.

you can find S by Shakira at specialty retailers, fine chain drug stores and mass retailers.

xo

fragrance review: Halle Berry Pure Orchid

the second scent for the Oscar-winning actress, Halle Berry Pure Orchid boasts notes of jungle cactus flower, lemon, blackberry creme, star anise, masdevallia orchid, giant sequoia and patchouli, which sound like they should work together beautifully to create a fabulous, complex fragrance, but i'm sad to report, they fell short.



to be honest, Pure Orchid is nice. not good, not bad, but pleasant. it's a sweet floral that doesn't go too overboard in the sweet department, and truthfully when i first smelled it, i enjoyed it and was excited to wear it.

that all changed, and i'll tell you why. each time i've worn it (about a dozen or so times now), the pretty, if-purple-had-a-smell-this-has-potential-to-be-it scent didn't last. within a few hours, the scent just disappeared. as if i never put it on...

bummer.

you can find Halle Berry Pure Orchid at a drugstore near you and Walmart.com.

xo
product featured sent to me for review consideration; second pic (of bottle and packaging) taken by me :)

Summer Scents: Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties

the Harajuku Lovers line of fragrances already feature great scents, but just for summer the little ladies have been decked out in their swimsuits and have fresh new scents (aren't they adorable?).



Love is the romantic scent; for summer her scent has a fruity-floral twist featuring notes of nectarine, passion fruit, lemon blossom, plumeria, osmanthus, rose petals, vanilla orchid, coconut water, sensual musk and sandalwood. Love is one of my faves in this collection.

Lil' Angel is the sassy rebel with a sweet side. for summer she's boasting a citrus-gourmand twist on her original scent. the combination of citrus and vanilla notes makes me thing of creamsicles-- meyer lemon, mandarin, touch of blackberry, pink rose, vanilla orchid, tropical sampaquita blossom, sugared patchouli, vanilla bean, skin musk and golden amber.




Music is typically a charismatic fruity-floral, so for summer she gets to show off a more sensuous side without being overpowering. notes include juicy pear, granny smith apple, dewy freesia, tiger Orchid, jasmine petals, honeysuckle, cashmere woods, creamy musk, and precious woods.

Baby maintains being her sweet, soft self but without the powdery notes for summer. a dewy-floral twist makes her another one of my faves from the collection-- crisp mandarin, wet neroli, bright sunflower, white poppy, living valencia, orange flower, jasmine absolute, soft musk, rich vetiver, and creamy birch woods.




G is as fab as ever and has a fun, creamy-musk twist for summer. coconut water, mandarin, bergamot, white peach, heliotrope, exotic tiare flower, orange flower, vanilla bean, tonka, skin musk, and creamy sandalwood maintains G's tropical vibe, but i prefer wearing this one in the evening.

Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties are limited edition, so when summer is gone, so are they. find the collection at Macy's, Sephora and HLFragrance.com for more info.

xo
products featured were sent to me for review consideration; all pics taken by me :)

New Fragrance: SJP NYC

"i wanted to create a fragrance with a great sense of fun and whimsy." – SJP

it was only a matter of time before Sarah Jessica Parker created a fragrance inspired by the character that made her a mega star. yes, it was Carrie Bradshaw herself who inspired the essence and spirit of the new scent, SJP NYC, to capture the feeling of freedom, limitless possibilities, creative playfulness, and of course, fabulous style.

described as deliciously addictive, SJP NYC is a fruity floral built around a vivacious wild strawberry accord, lush gardenia, and creamy, sensual undertones.

other notes include: italian mandarin, white osmanthus, honeysuckle, mimosa, red rose damascenia, sandalwood, vanilla absolute, rum flavor and creamy musks.



the SJP NYC fragrance packaging brings the scent and fashion together in a surprising new way. with a collision of patterns and colors, it's like a peek inside the fabulous closet of SJP herself.

"it's about mixing things up and breaking rules, all of the things i like about fashion" - SJP

be sure to visit sarahjessicaparkerbeauty.com for more info. find SJP NYC at macys.com and in fine department stores now.

xo
source: beautypress

Beyonce to 'Heat' Up NYC

if you're a fan of Beyonce and you're going to be in the nyc area, you need to pay attention to this!

the multi-talented artist herself will be in union square and herald square next week to promote her new fragrance, Beyonce Heat. described as a captivating scent that exudes passion and unleashes a spirited fire within; embodies the trendsetting vision and effortless chic of pop culture's most emulated icon.

so, if you can make it, be at union square tuesday february 2nd from 6pm till midnight or Macy's herald square on february 3rd to celebrate the launch of this debut fragrance.




as far as the scent itself, i think it sounds great, but it's always best to let your nose be the decision maker: feminine and irresistible, the floral, fruity, woody scent features rare, sensual flowers. Beyonce Heat opens with a radiant floral bouquet of magnolia, neroli and red vanilla orchid balanced with a kiss of luscious blush peach. at its heart, almond macaroon, sweet honeysuckle nectar and creme de musk combine to create an exquisitely sensual experience. finally, warm and sexy notes of giant sequoia milkwood, tonka bean and amber linger to seduce the senses.


if you attend this event, have fun! also, if you smell the fragrance before i post my review, leave a comment here and let me know what you think.

xo