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Becks & Posh

Posted by Robin on 2 December 2007 Leave a Comment

It's meant to evoke stolen paparazzi pictures but it's hideously art-directed and the poses are amazingly clunky. Then there are the bed shots. VB is in her nightie, but David isn't. Posh strikes some extraordinary poses. But the main one looks as if she's fighting off a strangler. You know what the ad's meant to say, but equally you know she's reciting, over and over, a very long shopping list.

— On the television ads for the Intimately Beckham fragrances. Read more in Peter York On Ads: It's all about the F word but the Beckhams aren't on the right scent from the The Independent.

TJ Maxx report 12/07

Posted by Robin on 2 December 2007 22 Comments

Christian Lacroix Tumulte Homme fragranceI don't score very often at TJ Maxx. Last December I found a bottle of Guerlain's Anisia Bella, and that was it until yesterday, when I came upon Christian Lacroix Tumulte Homme, a fragrance that's been lingering on my wishlist ever since I first tried it back in back in 2005. If you love cedar and incense, do get to TJ Maxx. Tumulte Homme is even nicer than I remembered, and I paid only $14.99 for 50 ml.

While I was at it, I picked up a bottle of Jean Couturier's Coriandre ($7.99 for 30 ml). Coriandre was my signature scent…

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Scented Lip Balms: A Round-Up for Winter 2007

Posted by Jessica on 1 December 2007 26 Comments

Is winter finally approaching the northeastern United States, just in time for the holidays? In anticipation, I’m stocking up on lip balms for the colder, drier weather. If you’re doing the same thing, and you’re feeling a need for something a bit fancier than ChapStick, something less ubiquitous than the reliable Burt’s Bees, or just a change from that greasy tin of Smith’s Rose Salve you’ve been carrying around for months, here is a six-pack of lip balm ideas.

Badger Balm Lavender & OrangeThe happy badger mascot of the Badger Balm line would make anyone smile, and the feel and scent of Badger Balm’s Lavender & Orange Lip Balm are even more smile-inducing. As the company’s slogan boasts, all Badger Balm products are “100% natural, mostly organic, totally good!” This balm is an emollient blend of olive oil, beeswax, and aloe vera, fragranced with essential oils of lavender, sweet orange, and Sicilian orange…

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Perfume in the news: Nicole Kidman & dogs

Posted by Robin on 1 December 2007 11 Comments

The article alleged that Kidman, who is the face and celebrity spokeswoman for Chanel No.5, had claimed that Jo Malone's White Jasmine and Mint was her favourite perfume.

It also alleged that the Moulin Rouge star had been "dabbing it on whenever she had a moment", when she was in London to promote her new film The Golden Compass.

— Nicole Kidman is suing the Daily Telegraph for saying she wears perfumes other than Chanel no. 5. Read more in The Guardian.

The dog fragrance is a manifestation of the luxe dog life in the last decade. “It’s the age of dog yoga, pet reiki, veterinary antidepressants, feline organ transplants, lumbar support pet beds, organic kibble, hand-stitched dog clothing boutiques and pet-toy manufacturing tycoons,” explained Michael Schaffer, a journalist who is writing a book about the nation’s obsession with dogs called “One Nation Under Dog,” to be published by Henry Holt.

— From Eau de Chien? Yes, Fragrances for Dogs in the New York Times, with thanks to Kevin for the link!

Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 1 December 2007 Leave a Comment

Deal at avon: get free shipping on orders of $15 or more with coupon code AVON7FS, good through 12/6.

Deal at beautyhabit: get free shipping with any order of $50 or more using coupon code SHOPEARLY, good through 12/11. Also, gift with purchase deals on Alora Ambiance, Potter & Moore, L'Occitane, Kai, Miller Harris & more, check the specials page for details.

Deal at crabtree-evelyn: get free shipping on any order with coupon code DCSHIP7, good this weekend only.

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