Thanks to Catherine Paret, I was introduced to this marvelous (hee hee hee) product! She stopped by last night and surprised me with this wonderful gift, and I immediately opened it, and put it on my arms and hands to try it out.  The scent remained intact, but wasn’t over bearing!  The lotion has a silky consistency and it glides on and goes a long way.  It sort of has that whole foods organic-y iris, floral smell, if that makes sense. I love it! Thanks Catherine!!

This is the actual product description which to my surprise uses the word “silky” as I did. I didn’t read it before I wrote!

As elusive and unique as the precious ingredient from which it takes its name, INFUSION D’ IRIS fuses tradition with idealism, heritage moulded to modernity, classicism reinterpreted through originality.

INFUSION D’ IRIS is like a dream, an Italian voyage, an ambiance, the smell of soap, the clean scent of crisp linen sheets, and naked skin. It combines classic, exceptional quality ingredients from Italy such as the Iris Pallida from Florence and the warm top note glow of Sicilian mandarin. It expresses itself through its contrast between a great freshness and apparent lightness and a type of tender veil, sensual, and strong, that envelops the body and the clothing of the woman who wears the fragrance.

INFUSION D’ IRIS evokes an ultra feminine experience set within a world of luxury and Possibility—quintessential Prada universe.

A delicately scented body lotion specifically formulated to hydrate, protect, and improve the skin’s elasticity while giving it a silky finish—leaving the skin smooth while giving it radiance.

• Avocado oil, shea butter, and vitamin E moisturize and protect the skin.
• Vitamin B5 smoothes and gives luminosity to the skin.
• Soy firms and protects the skin.
• Vitamin C regenerates the skin.
• A rich and creamy formula that is absorbed easily, leaving a protective layer on the skin’s surface and a soft velvety touch.

This is my very first Video Blog.. I didn’t want to over think, over plan, and over prepare… I thought to jump in, do it, get it done, since I told about 6 people I was going to start video blogging.. I HAD TO DO IT… I don’t prefer to be thought of as “hot air.”  I am a doer, and that is how I live, breathe and operate. While it isn’t perfect, it was fun, challenging to step outside my comfort zone and go it alone.  I hope you enjoy it… I will improve with practice and hope to entertain, inform, and impart wisely, responsibly… responsibly within my world of reasoning, which can be drastically different than the norm… my gift to you is direct, without pretense… me..

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Nars Luxor Stick

Bed Head Headrush Shine Spray

It’s hard to believe it’s that time of the year again… The trees are lit, Rudolph is on the tube and I can smell the eggnog. But the best part of the holiday season can be found in your local department stores cosmetic department.

Ladies this is THE time to get out and get shopping.  Wether you are looking for gifts for others or you simply want to spoil yourself, now is the time to do it.  Virtually every line is in gift!!! Yes girls, this means mini mascaras, lipsticks and trial size tubes of skin care a plenty!!

Bloomies, for instance,

Bobbi Brown: Tube Tint (lipgloss) Trio, including Cherry Tint, Blossom Tint and Twilight Shimmer, all full-sized with SPF 15. Yours for just $28.  Maybe you need brushes, usually a more pricey (yet imperative) investment, for $55  (also Bobbi), you can have the chrome mini brush set, including the cute chrome zip around brush bag, Mini Ultra FineEyeliner Brush, new Mini Angle Eyeshadow Brush and Mini Face Blender Brush.  This is a great deal because Bobbi Brown brushes, in my opinion are top of the line.  In addition the small size of the brushes enclosed in the case make it is to travel with your tools. Lancome offers up a beautiful Eyeshadow/blush palet in plum or earth tones.  That is a $78 value, yours for $39.50!!!  Dior’s Deluxe Makeup palette with travel size favorites for eyes lips and face. Includes and a mirror in a black patent case with signature “D” hardwear. An absolutely great gift for any queen and under $100!!!!

Any store you walk in to right now will be offering deals like these.  They are crazy with free gifts and gift sets! I only mentioned a few from ONE store!!!!  Run dont walk to your fave store today and treat yourself and the ones you love with some makeup baby!!!!

Christiane Celle is the genius behind Calypso.  Her brand of beautiful, bohemian fashion has established her stores as a “must go”, whether in NYC, Boston, Paris or St. Tropez.  Over the past 16 years, the retailer has grown from a small resort-wear line to a global luxury lifestyle brand with a passionate following.  While I’m a huge fan of her clothing and home goods, I’m especially in love with her perfumes.  Her line includes nine delicious fragrances ranging from Mimosa and Gardenia to Vanille and, my personal favorite – Chevrefeuille.  This elegant fragrance is a cool mix of Honeysuckle, Orange and Bergamot with a warm finish of Neroli and Jasmine. 

You can find it online here for $50: http://bit.ly/Calypso

It retails for $55 but I’ve found it on Ebay for as low as $45.99.

If you’re in the market for a new, light summer fragrance, this may just be what you’re looking for.

ain't nobody dope as me, I am dressed so fresh so clean... clean clean...

I have had owned this fragrance so many times, and will order it again! It is such a close contest for me between CHILD, CHLOE, CLEAN… and now I have another perfume to test once Sheri lets me in on it.. apparently it is “intoxicating!” If you have taken any steps to experience any of the fragrances mentioned on this site you will find that all of them have that soapy clean smell.. my fave… and this one is included!

buy it for him, for you...

We all know Hermes makes superior products and this fragrance is no exception to the rule! It is so fresh and citrusy, I LOVE it.. I like a clean scent on a man, and this definitely does the trick.  It is not overpowering.  Nothing is worse than a man who wears too much cologne.  This is light, generous and sparkling. A bottle reflecting the shimmering green and ochre tints of the banks of the Nile River appreciated by women and men alike! Why not buy it for him for Father’s Day and use it as well.. just don’t tell him..

 To buy for only $45!! go here: http://bit.ly/hermesformen

fresh, clean, and sexy, new chloe...

Here is the skinny on some fabulous perfume ladies!

Every time I wear this perfume I get a compliment!  Each and every time…and the scent  is decidedly clean and floral, my favorite. My friend Sheri introduced me to this perfume almost a year ago but I find myself saving it more for special occassions rather than for everyday use, I have to stop and think about my fragrance more…  We live only once, and we should feel beautiful every day! I put on my less faves for everyday but that will change today! promise

child ... an unforgettable fragrance!

I was introduced to child perfume on 2 occasions.  The first time was at my job at an office in Greenwich when Christine Campbell pulled it out of a drawer in her desk and took it out of a box and proceeded to apply it; as she did she glowed with a goldish hue of sunshine. When she walked past other’s desks  hair blew, ties were flying and she became an angel… ok… not really BUT  believe me when I tell you this perfume is the JOINT!  When I run out of it I obsess about it until I have it again. I can smell it in my sleep.  The second time I was out on my patio and my neighbor Sheri and I were talking and I said “what are you wearing”, she said CHILD.. case in point… if Sheri knows about it, it is indeed clutch! Not to diminish the importance of Christine Campbell because she knows a thing or two as well!  People will stop you in the street about this scent…. Cost$98 for 1.3 ounces, and $53 for 1/3 of an ounce. It is an oil and lasts a long time….

http://www.childperfume.com/- a link to the child perfume site

http://www.beautyhabit.com/childperfume.html- a link to buy it, I have not found any discounts on this product, ever.

Creed is a well known perfumer with many scents in their product line.  One of their most famous scents is “Spring Flowers” because it was worn by Audrey Hepburn.  It comes in a signature hot pink bottle and was known to drive men wild!

Well…….I’m no Audrey Hepburn so I have found another Creed fragrance that I’ve worn for many years and it’s become MY signature.  It’s called “Fleurissimo”.

Guaranteed to give you a night to remember!

It’s an exquisite bouquet of regal beauty created for the legendary Grace Kelly,  commissioned by her husband, Prince Rainier of Monaco, to wear for the first time on her wedding day. An intoxicating blend of tuberose, Bulgarian rose, violet and Florentine iris, Creed Fleurissimo will bring out the princess in any woman. This extraordinary fragrance was also a treasured favorite of another American royal – Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

This is one of those perfumes that always prompts someone to ask  me “what are you wearing?”.  It’s light, yet sexy, not overpowering and smells like a new spring day.

There are many sites where you can buy this fragrance but since the 2.5 oz. size retails for $210, I recommend these sites for a great discounted price!

www.ebay.com

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