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Liz Earle Summer Collection

About a year ago I met Liz Earle for the first time. She’s one of those amazing multi-tasking mavens who runs a beauty empire, while penning countless books and raising a family, all the while looking super relaxed and friendly…no clue how in the world she does it all! She has a slew of summertime … Continue reading “Liz Earle Summer Collection”

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Roger Vivier Unveils First Fragrance

I haven’t been this excited for a fragrance I can’t technically wear in a long time! This week, at the Paris Haute Couture shows, Roger Vivier has unveiled its first-ever fragrance aimed at–you guessed it–the well-heeled (pun intended). Debuting at the end of September/early October, the project–a series of five individual scents–take into account the … Continue reading “Roger Vivier Unveils First Fragrance”

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New from Fresh

A few weeks ago I went over to the Fresh headquarters to check-out their Eat, Pray, Love collection. Until recently it was top secret (I had to sign something where I promised to keep a tight lip!), so I’m excited to finally share what I learned about the collection! Based on the best-selling memoir by … Continue reading “New from Fresh”

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Ferragamo Attimo Launch Party

Perfectly timed with Mother Nature’s release of the recent oppressive heat and humidity, Salvatore Ferragamo threw a bash high atop Le Bain at The Standard Hotel Wednesday night to celebrate the launch of its newest fragrance, Attimo. The women’s perfume, which rolls out at Ferragamo boutiques and Bloomingdale’s on July 23, is named after a … Continue reading “Ferragamo Attimo Launch Party”

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Bond No. 9 Cooper Square & Washington Square Fragrances

July 4th holiday or not, I’m looking forward to fall. Why? That’s when niche fragrance perfumer Laurice Rahme, whose Bond No. 9 company is known for its scents named after New York neighborhoods, will roll out its two newest fragrances, Cooper Square, a men’s scent, and Washington Square, a women’s scent. Debuting September 1, Cooper … Continue reading “Bond No. 9 Cooper Square & Washington Square Fragrances”

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YSL Belle D’Opium Fragrance Launch Party

For the relaunch of its iconic Belle D’Opium fragrance last Thursday night, Yves Saint Laurent pulled out all the stops in an effort to recreate the 1977 launch of the designer’s original Opium scent down at South Street Seaport. It worked–but in an updated manner. While the scent is less spicy than the original–jasmine and … Continue reading “YSL Belle D’Opium Fragrance Launch Party”

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