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Modern muse moments

Posted by Robin on 15 October 2013 4 Comments

Model Arizona Muse, chatting about her life, first in London and then New York and then Massachusetts, for Estee Lauder Modern Muse. Directed by Steven Sebring.

Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2013, part 19

Posted by Robin on 26 September 2013 13 Comments

More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US.

Thierry Mugler Angel Black Brilliant Star

From Thierry Mugler, the Angel Black Brilliant Star: “A rousing round of applause for this dramatic star, encrusted with shimmering Swarovski crystals. Designed to protect your precious Angel eau de parfum refillable shooting star spray by Thierry Mugler, it is a celebration of spectacular style and dazzling drama.” In 25 ml Eau de Parfum, £56 at Selfridges in the UK…

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Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2013, part 18

Posted by Robin on 17 September 2013 4 Comments

More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US.

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Viva Luxe edition

From Juicy Couture, Viva La Juicy in the Viva Luxe edition: “Get it while it lasts. Super-rich glam Parfum edition of Viva la Juicy with gotta-have it charm and bling in a white enamel bottle and luxurious satin box.” $98 for 100 ml at Macy’s…

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Estee Lauder Modern Muse ~ perfume review

Posted by Robin on 5 September 2013 63 Comments

Estée Lauder Modern Muse, advert

I was surprised to learn that the newly released Modern Muse was Estée Lauder’s “most comprehensive women’s scent statement since the 2003 launch of Beyond Paradise” — I would have thought 2008’s Sensuous was a pretty comprehensive scent statement?1 Regardless, it is true that the house does not release pillar fragrances at any great rate, and a new one is always welcome. Here’s the brand’s description of the Modern Muse woman:

A Modern Muse is strong and confident, enhanced by her own intrinsic femininity and individual style. She is the heroine of her own life, always following her own instinct. She is an independent spirit who possesses a natural magnetism that draws people in, inspires them with her smile, and speaks to them without saying a word. She is memorable, a force of creative energy, a true inspiration to others.2

The fragrance is also supposed to have an innovative “dual-impression” structure featuring a Sparkling Jasmine Accord and a Sleek Woods Accord,3 but as so often happens, the innovation was pretty much lost on me…

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Her smile inspires

Posted by Robin on 5 September 2013 1 Comment

Model Arizona Muse visits the Guggenheim for Estee Lauder Modern Muse.

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