Friday, October 8, 2010
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Calvin Klein is a famous designer who has launched many clothing lines for men and women as well as fragrant lines including Calvin Klein Eternity perfume for women. The Calvin Klein Eternity perfume was launched in 1989 and remains an ever popular Calvin Klein perfume. With so many other options on the market for a buy is the Calvin Klein Eternity perfume a versatile fragrance for all women? Time to find out!
This Calvin Klein perfume comes in a plain off white box with Calvin Klein and Eternity in normal black text. The box of the Calvin Klein Eternity perfume is nothing really special compared to all the other scents on the market. The bottle of the Eternity perfume is square with a silver push down scent dispenser. Each dispense from the Calvin Klein perfume is perfect for those scent points on a lady. The bottle of the Eternity perfume is actually quite elegant. The glass of the Calvin Klein Eternity scent is very smooth and crystal like. The scent is a light gold-like color can be seen through the Eternity perfume bottle.
Sizes for the Calvin Klein Eternity perfume vary. The most popular size for the Eternity perfume is 3.4 fluid ounces. The Calvin Klein Eternity perfume also comes in 1.7 and 1.0 fluid ounces. Gift sets are also available for this Calvin Klein perfume and usually include the Eternity perfume, shower gel, and body lotion for women.
The scent of The Calvin Klein Eternity perfume is a fresh like scent. The Eternity perfume consists of refreshing spices, lavender, and amber. This Calvin Klein perfume also is infused with a blend of greens, crisp jasmine, basil, sage, and rosewood. Calvin Klein Eternity is a practical perfume for any women. The Eternity perfume is pretty versatile that it can be worn for day and night use. This Calvin Klein perfume is very mystique and not overbearing. The Eternity perfume does seem to be strong at first when putting it on; however, after an hour or so it wears off quickly with just a linger.
Calvin Klein Eternity can be found at most department stores such as: Wal-Mart, Macy's, The Bon-Ton, and numerous others. This Calvin Klein perfume is widely distributed. The Eternity perfume can also be found online at various vendors and on EBay. The cost of a 3.4 fluid ounce bottle of this Calvin Klein perfume varies amongst stores but runs roughly around $50.00.
I would recommend this Calvin Klein Eternity Perfume for those who shy away from floral scents. The scent of this Calvin Klein perfume aims more toward a shower fresh aroma then a girly-girl fragrance. The Eternity perfume is practical for everyday use for all women in all age groups.
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
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If you are ever in Houston and are hungry for something exotic and tastey, exit Highway 59 at Kirby, go north to Richmond, turn right, and on the left one will find one of India’s great import’s to Houston, Texas. The Khyber Grill has been serving Northern Indian food to hungry Houstonians of discriminating tastes for over a dozen years. It is considered by many the finest place to eat Indian food in Houston, if not in all of south east Texas,
Upon entering the Indian food establishment, one will be assaulted by the heady aroma of Indian spices and the sound of sizzling meat in the clay, tandoori ovens. If one is not already hungry for Indian food by that time, one will surely be within seconds of entering the Khyber Grill.
For an appetizer, one cannot go wrong with an order of samoosas, a flaky opastry filled with vegetables. A good alternative is an order of saag paneer, a kind of grilled cheese mixed with spices.
With the main meal, be sure to have some lassi, a kind of yogurt based shake. It comes sweet or salty, but this reviewer recommends the sweet.
For the main meal, one can order tandoori, a kind of North Indian barbeque. Bits of meat, such as chicken or lamb, are stuck on skewers and are grilled inside deep ovens made out of clay. The best the Khyber Grill has to offer is a garlicy Chicken Afghani. Chicken Tikka, and other tandoori dishes with lamb or sea food are also available.
Curry, a trdaitional staple of Indian food, is another good alternative. One can get them with chicken, lamb, or sea food in varying degrees of heat. The hottest curry would be a Vindaloo, which by all accounts is heavily spiced with gun powder. It is not for the faint hearted and should be accompanied by a full pitcher of water.
There are various vegetarian dishes available, including rice pillou. Main curry dishes come with sides of rice, raita (a kind of cool, yogurt salad) a cucumber and tomato based salad, and naan, a succulent Indian bread that is grilled in the tandoori oven. Orders of various kinds of naan, stuffed with onions or raisins and other good things, are also available.
There are some tasty desserts available as well. The rice pudding is especially delightful.
But sure to check the outside marquee. For more than seven years now, Khyber Grill's Mickey Kapoor has been using his marquee to taunt the neighboring Pappadeaux's. When the seafood restaurant wrote, "Hiring today 3 to 5," Kapoor replied, "My, You Do Start Them Young!" When Pappadeaux posted, "Happy Hour 4 to 6," Khyber responded, "DWI 8 to 12." When the establishment bragged, "Our Softshelled Crabs Will Reach Out and Grab You," Kapoor fired back, "Pervert!" People in Houston have been known to drive out of their way just to see what the restaurateur will come up with next, and so far the targets of Kapoor's barbs have taken them all in good stride.
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
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Cajun cooking is a staple in Lewisville, Texas, though there are only two restaurants in the area. The first is Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe at 1990 S. Stemmons Freeway and the other one is Johnny G’s at 1425 Justin Road. Take it from me, nothing beats good Cajun cuisine.
Razzoo’s has been in town for several years and is a chain restaurant. Featured items include nice selection of Cajun classics like gumbo and blackened salmon. The walls are graced with fishing nets, and various items like old tires, and such; you will see something different every time you visit. The food is fresh and spicy and there is always enough to take some home, which is the Cajun tradition. You don’t have to have fish, or crawfish, or even gator; many people order the chicken, which comes grilled, fried or blackened. All this won't cost you an arm and a leg either, two can eat here for around thirty dollars.
Johnny G’s is a new restaurant in Lewisville. It is a rather unique blend of Cajun and Italian cooking. The shrimp pasta is something special, as is the blackened fish. The ambience is different as well, the tables are wooden picnic style and some of the walls are covered with galvanized aluminum. There are pictures of New Orleans, and the bayou all over the walls. But the best thing about Johnny G’s is that Mama G, prepares an Italian Buffet every Wednesday night, with the best all you can eat pasta and sauces in town.
Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe
1990 S Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX 75067
(972) 316-0326
Johnny G’s
1425 Justin Rd, Lewisville, TX 75077
(972) 317-7315
So, if you are in the mood for some real down home cooking that reminds you of New Orleans, check out these two establishments. You will not regret your decision.
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Monday, October 4, 2010
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Jennifer Aniston's new perfume line is the talk of the beauty circles right now. The actress, best known for her role in the hit 90's sitcom "Friends" (and the "Rachel" haircut) is now an entrepreneur. She really knows how to market her line, although just being herself is enough to sell sand in a desert.
Aniston reportedly posed topless for the ads that will be used to sell her lineup of fragrances. Before you get too excited, it's not a Hustler sort of nude...it's a more artistic, natural beauty sort of nude. She is featured wearing a low slung white skirt around her waist, and then nothing but her arms drape her chest. You can view the photos (which don't show anything inappropriate) at UK Daily Mirror by clicking here.
It's been a year and a half in the making. Aniston's perfume line is the collaboration between the actress and Falic Fashion Group. Although she's never done any of these special projects before, she jumped on this one as it gave her the chance to be involved with something from inception to fruition, and allowed her an avenue of creative expression.
According to the actress, her perfume is sexy and clean...floral but not too flowery
The line was previously leaked as "Lolavie" but now has a much more fitting name - a name that will sell itself. The perfume is now called just "Jennifer Aniston."
Floral fragrance not your thing? You can wait a few more months and get Katy Perry's new fragrance. It's going to be a fruity mixture. The singer told MTV that "All things edible for me are also intriguing. So if there are little dancing strawberries, I will be happy. Peppermint is cute; cotton candy is adorable. We like to keep it cute and classy,"
So whether you desire timeless, elegant fragrances or cute and classy you will have your choice available to you soon. Perry's fragrance, dubbed "Purr" after Katy's feline fetish, will only cost $36 and be available at Nordstrom's.
Although I could not find the price of Jennifer Aniston (the fragrance, not the person) online in USD, I did find a report which indicates that it comes at a tag of 36 GBP. This means that the price of this fragrance is about twice that of Katy Perry's fruity creation.
What do you think of celebrity fragrance lines? Are they just another way that cosmetic companies try to market their products?
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Sunday, October 3, 2010
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High end fashion was born and raised in Italy from fashion gurus such as Versace, Prada, and Gucci, not to mention Christian Dior and Chanel.
Thank God in the in the 1970s America broke on the scene introducing names like Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, and then again in the 1980s with Donna Karen.
So who's gaining control of the fashion market now?
If names such as Tsumori Chisato and Issey Miyake are absolutely worthless to you, you may suffer from lack of Asian fashion design knowledge.
And while the Asian fashion market is currently growing, there are more names to grasp on to so take notes.
Miyake is no stranger to the fashion industry having worked for Givenchy in Paris (1968), and Geoffery Beene in New York (1969-70) after graduating from Tama Art University in Tokyo.
His timeless collections, signature for his original fabrics, have been in museums as well as on the runways.
Miyake's pioneering has led to the success of many up and coming Asian fashion designers, including his protégé Tsumori Chisato, a well known Tokyo designer distinguished by her eccentric flowing fabrics and colorful needlework.
These and other names of Asian designers are quickly hitting the streets of fashionable cities such as New York.
Is it any surprise that these designers are making a name for themselves in the Big Apple?
Of course not.
If Italy is our fashion motif, then there is no doubt that New York is our fashion capital.
Bringing your style to New York is the best marketing strategy when it comes to selling fashion ideas as Chinese designer Peter Som found out.
This Sacramento designer launched his women's collection in 1999, some of which was introduced on HBO's hit series Sex and the City.
Sex and the City?!?!-a designer's dream come true.
Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) parading around the streets of Manhattan in your collection is a walking resume.
Out of 50 women, she was Vogue's number seven best dressed for 2004.
And to prove how well Parker does for your collection, Som's fashions have become a favorite among celebrities and high end fashion junkies.
And it doesn't stop there. From 2001 to 2005 Asian designers have been making their way to the top of the fashion "food chain" becoming popular with elite fashion gurus and their audiences.
With a little less than a glamorous studio in Jersey, Doo-Ri Chung broke on the scene in 2001 with her sleek elegant collection.
She has those dresses that fit your body to perfection no matter what size you are. Amazing!
Now that Dior, Lauren, Klein, and Louis Vuitton are becoming household names, maybe we can step away from what we know, and taste something different.
Speaking of every woman's best friend Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami, well known Japanese artist, did wonders for Vuitton's line.
Murakami's line of colorful cartoon print bags sold out EVERYWHERE.
But is this just the beginning of Asian fashion, or will it soon end like every other trend we love than hate?
Only time will tell, but for now get it while it's hot! Other names to look out for: Jeffrey Chow, Thakoon Panichgul, and Derek Lam.
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
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Fashion - almost as beauty - is a terrible power. People subjected to its influence, can make something about themselves to make everybody around think: "Is this person crazy or what?" Fashion throws us from one extreme to another. But its main tendency remains - it returns. Where? It returns into a well-forgotten past.
Retro style follows designers as an obsession. And because of the fact that present day fashion is a kind of Rubicon among beauty and frivolity, accessories help us to control ourselves. But these accessories should also be functional.
For instance, let us take a watch. White metal watches in the style of 80-es are now in fashion again. The simplest watch on a big strap becomes a stylish and even extravagant thing if taking into consideration uneasy fashion conditions.
Nowadays a watch means not just a possibility to know the time, because there are a lot of other ways for this. For instance, your cell phone, time service or clocks on the street can substitute a watch. But to help you really enjoy the process of time-reading there are stylish wristwatches.
An interesting fact is that for the last 15 years wrist watches designers have begun to follow more and more changeable clothing fashion. Now a fashion person has great number of various wristwatches to match all his/her fashion clothes and shoes. And if for women a watch is a small addition to everything else, for men who stick to strict style in clothing - a watch is a single chance (except a tie) to be different from all others.
Wristwatches designers create collections of all the necessary accessories chasing the main fashion trends. They elaborate watch design for all clothing styles and for all life events.
There are no doubts that wrist watches design will continue following the latest fashion trends.
As for the main watch fashion trends, it's a serious matter because it concerns wide layers of population. There is fashion for children's, male, female, and teenager's watches. The age of a buyer is also important. The matter is that nowadays there's no technological revolution in the world of watches that's why they just change watch design and materials in watch production.
Today watches serve as a fashion accessory - you can change it depending on what you put on -jeans or a suit. One of popular colors is gold in combination with steal.
Watches have to match your suit style - one of dress code rules tells. That's why when black and white colors have been substituted for bright colors, a real revolution has happened in the watch world and the majority of watch producers have taken part in it.
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Monday, September 27, 2010
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Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab produces perfume oils unlike anything else on the market. Aiming for a "dark, romantic Gothic tone" the Alchemy Lab carries scents inspired by religions, literature, cities of the world, fairy tales and inside jokes. The general catalog contains hundreds of different perfumes, and limited edition scents are frequently provided. Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab is referred to as BPAL or the Lab by customers. These perfumes are unlike any other commercially produced scents.
The sheer volume can be overwhelming for a new customer. Fortunately BPAL offers Imp's Ears, samples of most general catalog scents. Samples are not available for limited editions and a few general catalog scents. Imps are standard 1/32oz perfume vials. They are $3 individually, and $16 for a half dozen. BPAL oils are packaged in small glass bottles with screw tops. These bottles are usually cobalt blue, though sometimes amber bottles are used. General catalog scents have simple black and white labels, but the limited edition labels are often elaborate and colorful. 5ml and 10ml bottles of scents cost from $12.50 to $25. Considering the perfume oil content of each blend is 85 to 100%, these prices make BPAL one of the most affordable perfume lines around. BPAL oils are 85 to 100% perfume oil, as compared to straight perfume (15-25%), eaudeparfum (8-15%) or eaude cologne (2-5%). No animal products are used in any BPAL fragrances. Elements such as civet are composites created from carefully mixed bouquets.
The general catalog is broken down into the following categories: Bewitching Brews, Funeral Oils, Dark Elements, Sin & Salvation, Love potions, Diabolus, Mad Tea Party, Illyria, Wanderlust, ArsDraconis, Rappaccini's Garden, The Salon, Excolo, Voodoo Blends, Tarot Oils, Sephiroth, The Chakras, Panacea, and Somnium. Some categories, such as the Tarot and Chakras are straightforward. ArsDraconis includes several scents using dragon's blood as a base. Illyria contains scents inspired by Shakespeare, and Mad Tea Party is a line influenced by Lewis Carroll's work. Wanderlust showcases perfumes named for cities and places both real and legendary. Many scents in the catalog are inspired by famous and obscure works of fiction or art. Dorian is a hugely popular scent named after Wilde's famous dandy. There's a scent named for Wilde as well. Many scents reference poetry, legends and religious myth. There are scents for gluttony, wrath, envy, sloth, greed, lust and pride in the Sin & Salvation category. It is often surprising to experience how well the perfumes suit their names and descriptions.
Limited edition scents are usually just placed in the Limited category. BPAL has a limited edition series titled "A Little Lunacy" that appears each month on the full moon. Lunacy scents are created around various names for full moons, such as Harvest Moon, Flower Moon, Snow Moon, Hungry Ghost Moon, and Honey Moon. Lunacy scents are only available for 24 hours on the day of the full moon. Other limited scents are often created for the season, such as the Halloween and Yule creations. Sometimes the Lab creates an entire line of limited edition scents available for a few months at a time. One of the first was Springtime in Arkham, a tribute to HP Lovecraft. The second was CarnavalNoir, an intriguing line of scents inspired by a suggestion regarding summer carnival food on the customer forum. one of BPAL's most popular scents ever was Midway, a sugary tribute to fried and sweet foods. Other limited edition lines A Demon in My View and Maelstrom. These limited edition lines allowed the Lab to create complex olfactory tributes to Edgar Allen Poe's short stories and poems.
An enormously popular limited edition offering was Chaos Theory. Each bottle of Chaos Theory was unique and untitled except for a roman numeral. Every single bottle was a different blend. The only rule to the edition was that there was no way to choose which bottle arrived. Chaos Theory was so popular it is now in its third round. in the third round, oils containing common allergens such as nuts were removed so that no bottles would cause any unexpected reactions.
Because scents are not transmitted through the internet, the BPAL customer forum is an essential tool for a shopper when selecting a scent. Most perfumes have a brief description o the major notes or inspiration for the oil. Because BPAL oils are mostly perfume oil and complex, they often react in different ways to the skin chemistry of different people. What smells like a bounty of lily and musk to one person may turn plastic and sour on another. The forum contains reviews written by customers about the oils. It is an excellent resource to use while learning which scents work best with one's personal preferences and body chemistry. Customers of the Lab learn to train a discriminating nose, and many reviews are elaborate affairs with complex analysis of the stages of the perfumes.
When BPAL scents don't work out, there is a lively secondhand market for imps and bottles. The customer forum has a subsection devoted to swapping and selling scents that just didn't work out. this softens the blow for any customer disappointed with their purchase, as it is quite easy to trade and sell on the forum. Moderators make an effort to address any issues with members who don't follow through with swaps, a practice known as "swap-lifting." There are also limits on the forum to prevent the prices of discontinued oils from spiking too high. eBay is another source for secondhand BPAL scents, with more freedom for pricing. However bidding wars for discontinued or limited edition scents can push the price up dramatically.
The Black Phoenix Trading Post (BPTP) is also affiliated with the Lab. Here one finds shirts, scent lockets and statues inspired by and for BPAL. Each month the Trading Post offers a shirt to correspond with the Lunacy update. Unlike the Lunacy blends, BPTP shirts usually stay up for sale for one week. There are several regular catalog shirts, as well as several heavy silver scent lockets designed by the Lab. BPTP plans to continue expanding their offerings over the coming year. Orders for BPTP products cannot be combined with orders from BPAL because they are separate entities.
BPAL is a small business, and has experienced a number of growing pains over the past few years. The wait time for shipments climbed dramatically, sometimes topping out at six to eight weeks. In 2006, shipping times have shortened and are now only a few weeks. On the customer forum, one of the most heavily trafficked threads chronicles the shipping notices received by customers. The Lab prides itself on excellent customer service and works quickly correct any problems. Because they are a small business, Lab staff have an unusually personal and friendly relationship with large chunks of their fan base. Lab staff are frequent contributors to the customer forum. Some offhand jokes in the forum have mushroomed into inspiration for BPAL blends, most notably the CarnavalNoir line in 2005, and the limited edition Enraged Orangutan Musk.
For scents to compliment lifestyles from the gothic to the geeky, the Black Phoenix Alchemy lab supplies quality perfumes. Few other companies can provide such nuanced and beautiful creations for such an inexpensive price. With a reasonable price for samples and an active secondhand market, it is easy to become hooked on BPAL oils.
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Delices de Cartier reminds me of cherry pop. When I received a sample of this perfume, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the strongest scent of the fragrance was fresh cherry. This is only the second perfume that I've ever tried that smelled like cherries. The other one was a body spray from Bath and Body Works. The Delices de Cartier is much richer, and in addition to the cherry scent, it has other scents that compliment it. This perfume is very fruity and flower without being too sweet or over bearing.
I was curious to see what other fragrances the Delices de Cartier, so I searched it on Sephora.com to see if they listed the scents. Sure enough, I found that Delices de Cartier has essences of iced cherry, jasmine, pink pepper, freesia, amber, tonka bean, (tonka bean?), bergamot, musk and sandalwood. I love how the fruitiness and sweetness combine with the woodsy hints of sandalwood and musk. The main scents that jump out at me are the cherry, of course, freesia and sandalwood.
I was trying to conserve my sample of Delices de Cartier because I liked it so much, so I was using very wisely and sparingly. I was hoping that the small amounts that I was using would make my sample last for a while. I wore this perfume when I went to a wedding shower. My aunt told me that she loved how it smelled. She was surprised when I told her that I was wearing a perfume by Cartier. She remembers Cartier perfume as smelling very woodsy and rich and not sweet and fruity like the Delices de Cartier smelled.
I reminded her that this was a more contemporary Cartier and maybe geared toward a more youthful customer base. Even though this fragrance is fruity and sweet, I feel that it is appropriate for all age groups, even very mature wearers. Delices de Cartier perfume in my opinion is acceptable to wear during the day or at night. For as light and sweet as it is, it does have staying power. It doesn't fade or change how it smells after I've had it on for a while. This unique perfume stays true to it's original scent all day and I feel it compliments my individual body chemistry.
I would definitely purchase Delices de Cartier perfume when I finish with the sample. In my opinion, I think it is a very versatile perfume that can be worn for any occasion and by any age group. Cartier has been around for years and years and to me, remains very popular with fragrance consumers both young and mature.
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Overview
Pac Sun's Lilu perfume quickly gained a cult following amongst both teen girls and their mothers, who were clamoring to snatch up as much of this coveted fragrance as possible. So why on earth was it discontinued?
An Instant Classic
When Lilu perfume was initially released at national retailer Pac Sun, it instantly gained a large following. Pac Sun describes the fragrance as evoking the floral and "breezy" scents of the South Pacific and the Hawaii Islands.
Suddenly Discontinued
Lilu was discontinued on July 24, 2008, with no explanation from Pac Sun. While bottles of the fragrance are occasionally seen in various Pac Sun locations throughout the United States, the company is no longer producing Lilu perfume.
Check Local Stores
Check your local PacSun location for the Lilu perfume - Although it has been discontinued for over a year, some fans of the scent have reported success by scoping out their local PacSun retailer for a few unsold bottles of this treasured perfume.
Last Place to Buy Lilu
There is one more place where you can still purchase Lilu - That is, for a price. Online auction house eBay has listings for the discontinued fragrance, but a bottle may cost you: One listing for a .5 ounce bottle of Lilu was priced at $49.95.
Try an Alternate Scent
If you are dying for a Lilu fix but unwilling to pay exorbitant prices on eBay, there are some alternatives to Lilu that you could try. Lacoste's "Love of Pink" has a great floral scent, as does "Happy" by Clinique.
Make Your Voice Heard
If you are unwilling to simply switch over to a Lilu impersonator, then make your voice heard to Pac Sun. Visit the "contact us" section of the Pac Sun website (www.pacsun.com) and let them know that you would love to see Lilu back in stores.
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
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Julian Rouas Paris is the hottest and newest green designer fragrance company to hit the eco beauty/fashion market. They currently have a collection for men and woman called SWING parfum de golf, as well as LA CITY (hair fragrance and body) and Versailles men and woman perfume. Their line is most unique as they are made in Grasse, France using the finest blend of essential oils. Their environmentally friendly fragrance collection SWING parfum de golf has feminine scents; Glamour, Private Collection,Private Collection Gold, Exstasy Night, Exstasy Night Silver and masculine scents are Sequoia and Mens Version One. Julian Rouas Paris; Versailles collection is a true scent of the past centuries retrieved and brought to the present. These scents have men and woman signature scents. LA CITY is a mens and womans hair and body fragrance created exclusively for hair in mind. The scent will last on your hair for over a day. with no need to respray. All of Julian Rouas Paris scents intesify with time, that is the beauty of wearing eco friendly scents.
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
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Perfume is one of those films I desperately wanted to work, but ultimately, no matter how I tried to fit its pieces together in my head could not make a coherent peace with.
Perfume is the story of a boy, Jean-Baptiste, who is born with an extraordinary sense of smell. Desperately wanting to preserve the smell of a girl he has accidentally murdered, he endeavors to become a perfumer and embarks on a series of murders to create a perfect and powerful perfume made from the scents of 13 girls (3 chords of 4 scent notes, plus a thirteenth, the magical one to bind them all together).
Jean-Baptiste's story is a compelling one, thanks largely to the strange, scuttling and nearly mute performance of Ben Whishaw who manages to make Jean-Baptiste both an innocent and a dangerous obsessive. Without such fine work from Whishaw, Perfume may well have been unwatchable in its many distracting and contradictory flaws.
Among Perfume's many problems is its inability to settle on a tone. Is this a dark fairytale? Is it magical realism? Is it a cautionary tale? Historical drama or romance? Quick cuts to various scenes of odiferous grotesquerie and an excellent voiceover open Perfume, and it seems, at first that we're bound for something very serious that's fully willing to embrace the discomfort of discussing smell, both good and bad. This promising, if difficult, opening is soon utterly pushed a side by an intolerable performance by Dustin Hoffman as an Italian perfumer. His accent isn't just terrible, but inconsistent and his mannerism absurd. Is it bad acting or bad directing? It's unclear, but it's the first of Perfume's massive and poorly handled tonal shifts.
Other problems, that might be less noticeable to a less punctilious film-goer, include the accidental strangulation of Jean-Baptiste's first victim (death by suffocation isn't that quick or that not noticeable), massive anachronisms in costumes and custom, and poor science on the subject of perfuming itself. And with the exception of costuming, these are not subjects on which I hold significant knowledge, but any thinking person in pondering how they are presented has to go "but that makes no sense!"
When Alan Rickman shows up in the second half of Perfume, it's a disappointment. The character (the father of the victim Jean-Baptiste wants most, because she visually resembles that first girl he killed -- how are looks and scent possibly related?) is underwritten and Rickman is clearly just there to do what he does so inimitably, that is talk very slowly in a very menacing way about the terrible things he's going to do to someone. It's as effective as ever, but it's a waste of an acting talent.
Perfume ends as it begins at the scene of Jean-Baptiste's execution for his crimes. And execution which, with the power of his perfume goes far differently than expected. Here Perfume had a real chance to make a statement, be uplifting or condemning or even bring in a hint of the supernatural (which is the only thing that would explain certain other facts we get in the course of the film, but I don't think there's supposed to be a supernatural element to the story, I think those are just mistakes). Alas though, we get a big dose of anachronistic heightened reality and our drama is transformed once again, this time into an absurdist fairytale for adults, that is not so enticing as it should be (I must also note irritably that when the most powerful aphrodisiac in the world is unleashed apparently the world is populated merely with heterosexual couples and lesbians. It's a little quibble, but exactly the sort of little quibble that run rampant all over this film).
Sadly, it is also at this point that the voiceover, so effective in other parts of Perfume, lets us down, by implying that Jean-Baptiste has acquired a worldliness on his journeys, but there is no evidence of that in what we have just seen and it weakens those parts of the film that do succeed in catching our attention and even charming us.
Perfume is interesting and may be worth renting for those with particular interest in the story or the struggle to tell stories of this nature, but prepare to be disappointed.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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150 people were affected by a person who sprayed perfume. 34 of these people had to be taken to the hospital. This happened in Fort Worth, Texas but is by no means the only incident of people being sickened, literally, by perfume being sprayed.
We all remember the smokers being taken to task over their cigarette smoke which ended up with most of the country banning cigarette smoking in work places, bars, restaurants and most "public" areas. Not only that, cigarettes were deemed to be the biggest and baddest cause of almost every cancer known to man. We allowed those nasty ole' cigarette smokers to be taxed (what most would consider unlawfully) until they were forced to quit or they were forced to hide in their homes hoping that no one would get a "whiff" of smoke. Ah, we sure did teach smokers a thing or two about "their" smoke perfume!
All the while the chided smokers were trying to explain that almost any of them would willingly put out a cigarette if it bothered someone. They tried to explain that cigarette smoke, especially second hand smoke, was NOT the culprit of all cancers. People complaining of cigarette smoke were even asked if there could be another cause of their discomfort. Guess what? Perfume! Yes, perfume.
I remember one of the biggest anti-smoking people in our county was a large woman who did not know what a "spritz" of perfume was. She lathered it on until you were looking for the exits or a gas mask. But she was brazen enough to complain about someone smoking in a bar (that she never went in).
We've all been there, a restaurant, church, classroom, shopping aisle and yes a bar, when someone will walk in and the place turns to weeping eyes and sneezing. How well do you think people take it when asked to "remove" their perfume? But due to stories like the people above who fell ill due to someone's perfume I believe people are starting to look at perfume as the next cigarette.
Will they install a heavy tax on perfume like on cigarettes? Some have banned perfume in the workplace, will that carry on to public places as well? Will perfumed products like body and laudry soap be banned? Or maybe they will simply ban perfume on any level and in any product.
Perfume can make people sick. Perfume can make people sick that aren't even wearing it. More and more articles and studies are being written on perfume and the hazards of some of them. Yes, I vaguely see perfume as the new cigarette.
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Trying to come up with a menu for your baby shower? Are you in charge of the baby shower food? Are you trying to figure out what sorts of refreshments would best suit your baby shower attendees?
When a baby is born, everyone seems to shine. Fathers get all “goo goo ga ga” with their babies. Grandparents are proud and want to take lots of pictures. Siblings want to hold the baby, and sometimes the last thing on your mind is planning what to serve at a baby shower.
Traditional baby shower food includes cake, mints, and punch. Those can vary depending on your taste, but if you’re thinking of something a little more exciting and less traditional, here are some ideas.
Baby shower food: Going Mexican!
Some good friends of mine are Spanish and during a baby shower for a close friend of theirs, they planned a Mexican baby shower food theme that included burritos, a taco salad, enchiladas and several types of dips. For fun, they had a piñata, a baby naming game and a Spanish line dance!
Baby shower food can also take on the theme of the shower. For example, if you’re having a baby shower with a storybook theme, you may want to have baby shower food to complement the theme. Foods may vary from all fruit and vegetables, to different types of chocolates and cookies. Cold meats or sandwiches may also be an idea if you want to make your baby shower more like a lunch.
To cater or not to cater
Some women decide it’s less trouble to cater the baby shower than to try to come up with baby shower food ideas. Once again, your choice of food should be considered based on the number of people attending and their tastes. Italian finger foods and cookies might be a good idea, as well as catered meatballs, cheese dips, and kabobs. Baby shower food items can be specialized to meet the special needs of those present.
Baby shower food, where to buy it
If you’ve decided not to have the baby shower catered, and are going to make it more of a homemade cooking event, the question might come up as to where you want to shop for the baby shower food. Of course, any grocery store would do, but there are party stores that especially cater to wedding and baby shower foods. Also, large outlet or food clubs are another good way to purchase items in bulk. Besides food, you can purchase decorations, punch, gifts and games for your party.
Baby shower food should be tasty, inexpensive and attractive. If you’re making finger foods yourself, you may want to shape them into cute little items like baby boots, baby carriages and etc. The choices are endless and the process can be as creative and diverse as you choose.
The key to a great baby shower is not only the baby shower food, but the theme, the games, the decorations and the mood of the party. Get all those working together and you’re bound for success!
Monday, September 20, 2010
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Britney Spears Curious Perfume Review: Introduction
The Britney Spears Curious perfume hit store shelves in 2004 and was marketed by a very sensual commercial in which Britney Spears had starred in. The commercial depicted Ms. Britney Spears fantasizing about a man in the next room. The commercial hyped up the perfume so much that women all over rushed to store shelves to buy the Britney Spears Curious fragrance. With all the hype surrounding the commercial, is the Britney Spears Curious perfume appropriate for all women of age?
Britney Spears Curious Perfume Review: The Product & Packaging
The Britney Spears Curious fragrance comes in a package that is a black box decorated with metallic blue and pink flowers all over. The fragrance bottle itself is of turquoise color and made of glass. The bottle is very elegant and that it can be compared to antique perfume containers. The perfume bottle is odd shaped, almost like of a spaceship. Pink removable heart charms are added around the spray top of the Britney Spears Curious fragrance. All fragrance bottles are equipped with a silver push down spray top; however, larger sizes of the perfume can purchase an attachment that you squeeze a bulb to make the fragrance dispense such as how antique perfumes used to be. Gift sets for the Britney Spears Curious perfume are available as well as numerous sizes of the perfume. Fragrance sizes vary and mostly consist of 3.4 ounces and 1.7 ounces. The Curious scent line also has a Britney Spears Curious Perfume Body Soufflé and shower gel that are perfect for layering the fragrance.
Britney Spears Curious Perfume Review: The Fragrance
According to the advertisements of the Britney Spears Curious perfume, the fragrance can be described as sensual and romantic. The perfume is created by using Louisiana magnolia flowers, vanilla, musk, golden Anjou pear, and dewy lotus flowers. The perfume is on the lightweight in terms of powerfulness. Thus, the scent wears off rather quickly and must be reapplied within several hours. The Britney Spears Curious perfume is appropriate for all women of age. The scent is neither too trendy or overbearing.
Britney Spears Curious Perfume Review: Conclusion
The Britney Spears Curious perfume is widely distributed in most retail outlets such as: Wal-Mart, Macys, Dillards, and numerous other vendors. The fragrance can also be found online at discount prices. A 3.4 ounce bottle of the Curious perfume will cost between $40 to $50. The fragrance is one of those perfumes that a consumer will either love or hate. I would recommend buying a smaller version of the Britney Spears Curious perfume and trying the scent out for a week until investing in a larger bottle of the perfume.
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Did you know you could make homemade solid perfume in fragrances of your choice? Many people don't realize how easy it truly is to create their very own special homemade fragrances. If you have a difficult time finding perfume you like, or if you just want to have fun experimenting with fragrances, give the following homemade perfume recipe a try. You can even add sparkles that will add a touch of glitz and glamour to your skin, and you can experiment by combining various scents to create unique signature fragrances. Share your homemade perfume with others and you might even end up with special requests for the unique scents you create in your home.
Perfume in a Jar
Before beginning, you'll need small containers in which to store your homemade perfume. Small plastic containers with lids can be found in the storage section of most discount stores, and as long as they are heat-resistant, they are fine for this project. Alternately you can search craft stores for small decorative jars that are much more attractive. They are the best option if you plan on giving your homemade perfume as a gift.
To make homemade perfume in a jar you'll need 4 ounces of natural beeswax, 6 ounces of shea butter, 8 ounces of olive oil, and 2 ounces of fragrant oil of your choice. You'll also need a double boiler, and if you want your perfume to shimmer and glisten, consider buying very fine glitter.
Begin by melting the beeswax in a double boiler over moderate heat. After the beeswax has melted, stir in the shea butter, and continue stirring until the two are well mixed. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with the fragrant oil, and stir this mixture into the melted beeswax and shea butter. Stir in a small amount of very fine glitter if desired.
While the mixture is still warm, carefully pour it into small decorative jars, and allow it to continue cooling before covering and storing. This homemade perfume recipe makes approximately 18 ounces of solid fragrance.
Gift Giving Ideas
Homemade perfume in decorative jars makes a wonderful gift for those who appreciate fine fragrances. Consider making an attractive gift basket including several decorative jars containing various scents. Label each jar with a custom-made peel and stick label, and include your own special sentiments. Line the gift basket with shredded colored tissue paper, and place the jars inside. Surround the basket with clear cellophane, and tie the top with colorful paper twist or ribbons of your choice. Anyone who loves fragrances will be delighted to receive this very special and exceptionally impressive homemade gift.
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Sunday, September 19, 2010
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Calvin Klein is a famous designer who has launched many clothing lines for men and women as well as fragrant lines including Calvin Klein Eternity perfume for women. The Calvin Klein Eternity perfume was launched in 1989 and remains an ever popular Calvin Klein perfume. With so many other options on the market for a buy is the Calvin Klein Eternity perfume a versatile fragrance for all women? Time to find out!
This Calvin Klein perfume comes in a plain off white box with Calvin Klein and Eternity in normal black text. The box of the Calvin Klein Eternity perfume is nothing really special compared to all the other scents on the market. The bottle of the Eternity perfume is square with a silver push down scent dispenser. Each dispense from the Calvin Klein perfume is perfect for those scent points on a lady. The bottle of the Eternity perfume is actually quite elegant. The glass of the Calvin Klein Eternity scent is very smooth and crystal like. The scent is a light gold-like color can be seen through the Eternity perfume bottle.
Sizes for the Calvin Klein Eternity perfume vary. The most popular size for the Eternity perfume is 3.4 fluid ounces. The Calvin Klein Eternity perfume also comes in 1.7 and 1.0 fluid ounces. Gift sets are also available for this Calvin Klein perfume and usually include the Eternity perfume, shower gel, and body lotion for women.
The scent of The Calvin Klein Eternity perfume is a fresh like scent. The Eternity perfume consists of refreshing spices, lavender, and amber. This Calvin Klein perfume also is infused with a blend of greens, crisp jasmine, basil, sage, and rosewood. Calvin Klein Eternity is a practical perfume for any women. The Eternity perfume is pretty versatile that it can be worn for day and night use. This Calvin Klein perfume is very mystique and not overbearing. The Eternity perfume does seem to be strong at first when putting it on; however, after an hour or so it wears off quickly with just a linger.
Calvin Klein Eternity can be found at most department stores such as: Wal-Mart, Macy's, The Bon-Ton, and numerous others. This Calvin Klein perfume is widely distributed. The Eternity perfume can also be found online at various vendors and on EBay. The cost of a 3.4 fluid ounce bottle of this Calvin Klein perfume varies amongst stores but runs roughly around $50.00.
I would recommend this Calvin Klein Eternity Perfume for those who shy away from floral scents. The scent of this Calvin Klein perfume aims more toward a shower fresh aroma then a girly-girl fragrance. The Eternity perfume is practical for everyday use for all women in all age groups.
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
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Britney Spears Curious Perfume Review: Introduction
The Britney Spears Curious perfume hit store shelves in 2004 and was marketed by a very sensual commercial in which Britney Spears had starred in. The commercial depicted Ms. Britney Spears fantasizing about a man in the next room. The commercial hyped up the perfume so much that women all over rushed to store shelves to buy the Britney Spears Curious fragrance. With all the hype surrounding the commercial, is the Britney Spears Curious perfume appropriate for all women of age?
Britney Spears Curious Perfume Review: The Product & Packaging
The Britney Spears Curious fragrance comes in a package that is a black box decorated with metallic blue and pink flowers all over. The fragrance bottle itself is of turquoise color and made of glass. The bottle is very elegant and that it can be compared to antique perfume containers. The perfume bottle is odd shaped, almost like of a spaceship. Pink removable heart charms are added around the spray top of the Britney Spears Curious fragrance. All fragrance bottles are equipped with a silver push down spray top; however, larger sizes of the perfume can purchase an attachment that you squeeze a bulb to make the fragrance dispense such as how antique perfumes used to be. Gift sets for the Britney Spears Curious perfume are available as well as numerous sizes of the perfume. Fragrance sizes vary and mostly consist of 3.4 ounces and 1.7 ounces. The Curious scent line also has a Britney Spears Curious Perfume Body Soufflé and shower gel that are perfect for layering the fragrance.
Britney Spears Curious Perfume Review: The Fragrance
According to the advertisements of the Britney Spears Curious perfume, the fragrance can be described as sensual and romantic. The perfume is created by using Louisiana magnolia flowers, vanilla, musk, golden Anjou pear, and dewy lotus flowers. The perfume is on the lightweight in terms of powerfulness. Thus, the scent wears off rather quickly and must be reapplied within several hours. The Britney Spears Curious perfume is appropriate for all women of age. The scent is neither too trendy or overbearing.
Britney Spears Curious Perfume Review: Conclusion
The Britney Spears Curious perfume is widely distributed in most retail outlets such as: Wal-Mart, Macys, Dillards, and numerous other vendors. The fragrance can also be found online at discount prices. A 3.4 ounce bottle of the Curious perfume will cost between $40 to $50. The fragrance is one of those perfumes that a consumer will either love or hate. I would recommend buying a smaller version of the Britney Spears Curious perfume and trying the scent out for a week until investing in a larger bottle of the perfume.
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If you’re looking for a special gift for a woman you know, perfume is always a good choice. It’s also always nice to save money, so here is a round-up of some of the best selling perfume for women, under $50.
5th Avenue Eau de Parfum Spray 1 fl oz – Average Street Price: $40
5th Avenue’s Eau du Parfum Spray offers a floral bouquet, that’s not overpowering. The top notes include delicate fragrances like lilac, mixed with stronger fragrances like magnolia. The heart notes bring in some spice, with nutmeg, ginger and a hint of violet. The bottom notes are finished off with amber, sandalwood and vanilla. This perfume is perfect for a woman who likes floral scent, but prefers a little spicy mystery too.
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Revealed Eau de Parfum Touch-On Pen .23 fl ounces – Average Street Price $20
This timeless classic scent is now available in a handy touch-pen, which makes quick applications even easier. The size is small, which is necessary for its on-to-go usage, but it should last for a longer time, if used sparingly. The top notes include pink peony and mackay orchid, while the heart notes bring in a little bit of lily and orange flower petals. A stronger musk base is layered with black amber for a finishing touch.
Passion for Women Eau de Toilette Spray 1.5 fl oz (44 ml) Average Street Price: $39.00
This perfume has been a favorite for many women for decades. It blends in some oriental notes with ylang ylang and jasmine, but livens up these sometimes heavy scents with top notes of roses and lily of the valley. The bottom notes give this perfume its signature appeal, and include Indian sandalwood, American cedarwood with a touch of incense. This perfume can be heavy, if over applied, but with just the right amount, it’s an interesting mix of floral and musk scents.
Urban Decay Fragrance – Average Street Price $29.50
Urban Decay has quickly come on the market as one of the hottest new perfume manufacturers. This signature fragrance is light and airy and perfect for a younger woman, or any woman who enjoys a mix of fruity and earthy scents. The top notes include Yuzu, which is a citrus tree found in Japan, as well as grapefruit. The bottom notes of lavender, oceanic musk combine well with the heart note of fresh-cut grass. This is truly a fun perfume that is not overpowering.
Curious by Britney Spears Eau de Parfum, Spray 1 fl oz – Average Street Price $29.50
Curious has been a hit with younger buyers and offers a fruity mix of Anjou pears with the stronger scent of Louisiana magnolias. The bottom notes include vanilla and sandalwood, to balance out the fruity and flowery notes. The heart notes provide an interesting completion by mixing star jasmine with pink cyclamen.
Calvin Klein CK Be Eau de Toilette Pour/Spray 1.7 fl oz (50 ml) – Average Street Price $28.00
While this scent never enjoyed the popularity of CK One, it is still a favorite for many buyers. The second unisex cologne from Calvin Klein is a bit heavier than the first and includes notes of bergamot, juniper berry and white musk. The heart notes bring in a spicier tone mixed with fruit, while the bottom notes finish off the scent with sandalwood and tonka bean.
BVLGARI Black Eau de Toilette 1.3 fl oz (40 ml) - Average Street Price: $46.00
Bvlgari Black is another unisex favorite that is meant to last for hours. This is a perfect fragrance for a woman who doesn’t want to have to keep reapplying her perfume throughout the day. The top notes include black tea and bergamot, while the heart notes even the balance with cedar and vanilla. The spicy bottom notes include sandalwood and musk and provide a strong base for the above notes.
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So do you think perfume is about romance, about a nicely wrapped box from-or for-someone you love? When you think of perfume, do you think about the way it makes you feel, about the sensual pleasures of its scent, its color, the way its package is designed?
Well, think some more, because perfume is also a business, and its clientele are one among the world's best-researched markets. There are about eight thousand scents in commercial distribution around the globe, whose composition is carefully protected by those who paid a lot of money to develop them. Not only are their formulations carefully protected, but they're well-researched as well to make sure that they appeal to the right markets. Because the perfumes that sell in Asia, don't sell in the Middle East; Americans like different perfumes than the French.
Strong scents don't seem to sell in Asia, and for that reason a number of manufacturers only distribute eau de toilette. In the Latin countries and the Middle East, people prefer scents that linger. The French are more likely to buy complex, plush, rococo scents; consumers in the US and Canada prefer sporty, innovative perfumes. While Alain Lorenzo, president of Parfums Givenchy, explained to the New York Times, "The rule of thumb is richer scents are preferred by Latin and black cultures and fresher ones by European cultures," the lines aren't at all clear when it seems that vanilla scents sell well in all markets; Hispanic-American women prefer fruity-floral scents.
Since each market is different, let's look at one in particular: Dubai. In 1999, this port of entry into the United Arab Emirates, imported $146 million dollars worth of perfumes and toilet waters. Just under half (48%) came from France, with significant market share distributed between the USA (12.6%), Italy (6.8%), Switzerland (3%) and Germany (2.8%). France's domination of this market is telling; because among the 250 regional markets where French perfumes appear, the UAE ranks twelfth.
Dubai shoppers prefer designer brands, and leading French perfumers-like Givenchy-will plan to release new scents in Paris and the Gulf, simultaneously; Christian Dior has more than 70 retail outlets across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (that include Dubai). France's significance for Dubai, and Dubai's significance to France, is unlikely to shift in the near future, even though German exports of perfumes, beauty products, and personal care products have doubled in the past decade. German-manufactured cosmetic, toiletry, and perfumes have achieved a reputation for innovation, quality, and product safety.
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Britney Spears Curious Perfume Review: Introduction
The Britney Spears Curious perfume hit store shelves in 2004 and was marketed by a very sensual commercial in which Britney Spears had starred in. The commercial depicted Ms. Britney Spears fantasizing about a man in the next room. The commercial hyped up the perfume so much that women all over rushed to store shelves to buy the Britney Spears Curious fragrance. With all the hype surrounding the commercial, is the Britney Spears Curious perfume appropriate for all women of age?
Britney Spears Curious Perfume Review: The Product & Packaging
The Britney Spears Curious fragrance comes in a package that is a black box decorated with metallic blue and pink flowers all over. The fragrance bottle itself is of turquoise color and made of glass. The bottle is very elegant and that it can be compared to antique perfume containers. The perfume bottle is odd shaped, almost like of a spaceship. Pink removable heart charms are added around the spray top of the Britney Spears Curious fragrance. All fragrance bottles are equipped with a silver push down spray top; however, larger sizes of the perfume can purchase an attachment that you squeeze a bulb to make the fragrance dispense such as how antique perfumes used to be. Gift sets for the Britney Spears Curious perfume are available as well as numerous sizes of the perfume. Fragrance sizes vary and mostly consist of 3.4 ounces and 1.7 ounces. The Curious scent line also has a Britney Spears Curious Perfume Body Soufflé and shower gel that are perfect for layering the fragrance.
Britney Spears Curious Perfume Review: The Fragrance
According to the advertisements of the Britney Spears Curious perfume, the fragrance can be described as sensual and romantic. The perfume is created by using Louisiana magnolia flowers, vanilla, musk, golden Anjou pear, and dewy lotus flowers. The perfume is on the lightweight in terms of powerfulness. Thus, the scent wears off rather quickly and must be reapplied within several hours. The Britney Spears Curious perfume is appropriate for all women of age. The scent is neither too trendy or overbearing.
Britney Spears Curious Perfume Review: Conclusion
The Britney Spears Curious perfume is widely distributed in most retail outlets such as: Wal-Mart, Macys, Dillards, and numerous other vendors. The fragrance can also be found online at discount prices. A 3.4 ounce bottle of the Curious perfume will cost between $40 to $50. The fragrance is one of those perfumes that a consumer will either love or hate. I would recommend buying a smaller version of the Britney Spears Curious perfume and trying the scent out for a week until investing in a larger bottle of the perfume.
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I was at Walmart the week of Mothers day and we were shopping for mom. I was standing in the book section and realized that I was in need of some new perfume. So I scurried out of the book section and went right over to the beauty aisle to see what they had. I was stopped by the new Halle perfume advertisement and was a bit intrigued. I didn't know that she was even coming out with a new fragrance. I had heard that Halle was a work in progress but I wasn't expecting it so soon.
Walmart had a sample bottle out in the open for people to try it out. So I sprayed a little bit on my wrist, aired it out and sniffed. I was in heaven. I wasn't expecting Halle to smell the way it did but it did. So I threw it in my cart and told my husband I wanted Halle for Mother's day.
Now the one thing I wasn't happy about was the fact that Halle was $16 for just a few ounces of perfume. I took a look at my small bottle and was a little skeptical but I figured that I wouldn't have to spray a lot since it was a heavy but sweet fragrance. I was expecting for Halle to stay on me at least half of the day but It didn't. I ended up having to spray myself at least twice a day to keep the fragrance smellable.
Halle smelled extremely good and that wasn't something I could deny but I wasn't too happy with the small bottle or the fact that It didn't stick that well. I'm used to wearing Curve crush, which stays on ALL day.
I personally don't think that Halle is a good buy during the Summer time because it's so sweet. I didn't realized just how sweet it was until I had a barbecue and sprayed it on. The mosquito's ate me alive with no remorse what so ever.
As far as smell is concerned, I loved the way Halle smelled. Even my husband was in love with the smell and he is picky when it comes to perfume and women. I just don't think that it's worth buying all the time. I spend good money on good perfume that sticks to my body with ease and Halle isn't one of those perfumes.
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
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Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab produces perfume oils unlike anything else on the market. Aiming for a "dark, romantic Gothic tone" the Alchemy Lab carries scents inspired by religions, literature, cities of the world, fairy tales and inside jokes. The general catalog contains hundreds of different perfumes, and limited edition scents are frequently provided. Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab is referred to as BPAL or the Lab by customers. These perfumes are unlike any other commercially produced scents.
The sheer volume can be overwhelming for a new customer. Fortunately BPAL offers Imp's Ears, samples of most general catalog scents. Samples are not available for limited editions and a few general catalog scents. Imps are standard 1/32oz perfume vials. They are $3 individually, and $16 for a half dozen. BPAL oils are packaged in small glass bottles with screw tops. These bottles are usually cobalt blue, though sometimes amber bottles are used. General catalog scents have simple black and white labels, but the limited edition labels are often elaborate and colorful. 5ml and 10ml bottles of scents cost from $12.50 to $25. Considering the perfume oil content of each blend is 85 to 100%, these prices make BPAL one of the most affordable perfume lines around. BPAL oils are 85 to 100% perfume oil, as compared to straight perfume (15-25%), eaudeparfum (8-15%) or eaude cologne (2-5%). No animal products are used in any BPAL fragrances. Elements such as civet are composites created from carefully mixed bouquets.
The general catalog is broken down into the following categories: Bewitching Brews, Funeral Oils, Dark Elements, Sin & Salvation, Love potions, Diabolus, Mad Tea Party, Illyria, Wanderlust, ArsDraconis, Rappaccini's Garden, The Salon, Excolo, Voodoo Blends, Tarot Oils, Sephiroth, The Chakras, Panacea, and Somnium. Some categories, such as the Tarot and Chakras are straightforward. ArsDraconis includes several scents using dragon's blood as a base. Illyria contains scents inspired by Shakespeare, and Mad Tea Party is a line influenced by Lewis Carroll's work. Wanderlust showcases perfumes named for cities and places both real and legendary. Many scents in the catalog are inspired by famous and obscure works of fiction or art. Dorian is a hugely popular scent named after Wilde's famous dandy. There's a scent named for Wilde as well. Many scents reference poetry, legends and religious myth. There are scents for gluttony, wrath, envy, sloth, greed, lust and pride in the Sin & Salvation category. It is often surprising to experience how well the perfumes suit their names and descriptions.
Limited edition scents are usually just placed in the Limited category. BPAL has a limited edition series titled "A Little Lunacy" that appears each month on the full moon. Lunacy scents are created around various names for full moons, such as Harvest Moon, Flower Moon, Snow Moon, Hungry Ghost Moon, and Honey Moon. Lunacy scents are only available for 24 hours on the day of the full moon. Other limited scents are often created for the season, such as the Halloween and Yule creations. Sometimes the Lab creates an entire line of limited edition scents available for a few months at a time. One of the first was Springtime in Arkham, a tribute to HP Lovecraft. The second was CarnavalNoir, an intriguing line of scents inspired by a suggestion regarding summer carnival food on the customer forum. one of BPAL's most popular scents ever was Midway, a sugary tribute to fried and sweet foods. Other limited edition lines A Demon in My View and Maelstrom. These limited edition lines allowed the Lab to create complex olfactory tributes to Edgar Allen Poe's short stories and poems.
An enormously popular limited edition offering was Chaos Theory. Each bottle of Chaos Theory was unique and untitled except for a roman numeral. Every single bottle was a different blend. The only rule to the edition was that there was no way to choose which bottle arrived. Chaos Theory was so popular it is now in its third round. in the third round, oils containing common allergens such as nuts were removed so that no bottles would cause any unexpected reactions.
Because scents are not transmitted through the internet, the BPAL customer forum is an essential tool for a shopper when selecting a scent. Most perfumes have a brief description o the major notes or inspiration for the oil. Because BPAL oils are mostly perfume oil and complex, they often react in different ways to the skin chemistry of different people. What smells like a bounty of lily and musk to one person may turn plastic and sour on another. The forum contains reviews written by customers about the oils. It is an excellent resource to use while learning which scents work best with one's personal preferences and body chemistry. Customers of the Lab learn to train a discriminating nose, and many reviews are elaborate affairs with complex analysis of the stages of the perfumes.
When BPAL scents don't work out, there is a lively secondhand market for imps and bottles. The customer forum has a subsection devoted to swapping and selling scents that just didn't work out. this softens the blow for any customer disappointed with their purchase, as it is quite easy to trade and sell on the forum. Moderators make an effort to address any issues with members who don't follow through with swaps, a practice known as "swap-lifting." There are also limits on the forum to prevent the prices of discontinued oils from spiking too high. eBay is another source for secondhand BPAL scents, with more freedom for pricing. However bidding wars for discontinued or limited edition scents can push the price up dramatically.
The Black Phoenix Trading Post (BPTP) is also affiliated with the Lab. Here one finds shirts, scent lockets and statues inspired by and for BPAL. Each month the Trading Post offers a shirt to correspond with the Lunacy update. Unlike the Lunacy blends, BPTP shirts usually stay up for sale for one week. There are several regular catalog shirts, as well as several heavy silver scent lockets designed by the Lab. BPTP plans to continue expanding their offerings over the coming year. Orders for BPTP products cannot be combined with orders from BPAL because they are separate entities.
BPAL is a small business, and has experienced a number of growing pains over the past few years. The wait time for shipments climbed dramatically, sometimes topping out at six to eight weeks. In 2006, shipping times have shortened and are now only a few weeks. On the customer forum, one of the most heavily trafficked threads chronicles the shipping notices received by customers. The Lab prides itself on excellent customer service and works quickly correct any problems. Because they are a small business, Lab staff have an unusually personal and friendly relationship with large chunks of their fan base. Lab staff are frequent contributors to the customer forum. Some offhand jokes in the forum have mushroomed into inspiration for BPAL blends, most notably the CarnavalNoir line in 2005, and the limited edition Enraged Orangutan Musk.
For scents to compliment lifestyles from the gothic to the geeky, the Black Phoenix Alchemy lab supplies quality perfumes. Few other companies can provide such nuanced and beautiful creations for such an inexpensive price. With a reasonable price for samples and an active secondhand market, it is easy to become hooked on BPAL oils.
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Julian Rouas Paris is the hottest and newest green designer fragrance company to hit the eco beauty/fashion market. They currently have a collection for men and woman called SWING parfum de golf, as well as LA CITY (hair fragrance and body) and Versailles men and woman perfume. Their line is most unique as they are made in Grasse, France using the finest blend of essential oils. Their environmentally friendly fragrance collection SWING parfum de golf has feminine scents; Glamour, Private Collection,Private Collection Gold, Exstasy Night, Exstasy Night Silver and masculine scents are Sequoia and Mens Version One. Julian Rouas Paris; Versailles collection is a true scent of the past centuries retrieved and brought to the present. These scents have men and woman signature scents. LA CITY is a mens and womans hair and body fragrance created exclusively for hair in mind. The scent will last on your hair for over a day. with no need to respray. All of Julian Rouas Paris scents intesify with time, that is the beauty of wearing eco friendly scents.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
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If you’re looking for a special gift for a woman you know, perfume is always a good choice. It’s also always nice to save money, so here is a round-up of some of the best selling perfume for women, under $50.
5th Avenue Eau de Parfum Spray 1 fl oz – Average Street Price: $40
5th Avenue’s Eau du Parfum Spray offers a floral bouquet, that’s not overpowering. The top notes include delicate fragrances like lilac, mixed with stronger fragrances like magnolia. The heart notes bring in some spice, with nutmeg, ginger and a hint of violet. The bottom notes are finished off with amber, sandalwood and vanilla. This perfume is perfect for a woman who likes floral scent, but prefers a little spicy mystery too.
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Revealed Eau de Parfum Touch-On Pen .23 fl ounces – Average Street Price $20
This timeless classic scent is now available in a handy touch-pen, which makes quick applications even easier. The size is small, which is necessary for its on-to-go usage, but it should last for a longer time, if used sparingly. The top notes include pink peony and mackay orchid, while the heart notes bring in a little bit of lily and orange flower petals. A stronger musk base is layered with black amber for a finishing touch.
Passion for Women Eau de Toilette Spray 1.5 fl oz (44 ml) Average Street Price: $39.00
This perfume has been a favorite for many women for decades. It blends in some oriental notes with ylang ylang and jasmine, but livens up these sometimes heavy scents with top notes of roses and lily of the valley. The bottom notes give this perfume its signature appeal, and include Indian sandalwood, American cedarwood with a touch of incense. This perfume can be heavy, if over applied, but with just the right amount, it’s an interesting mix of floral and musk scents.
Urban Decay Fragrance – Average Street Price $29.50
Urban Decay has quickly come on the market as one of the hottest new perfume manufacturers. This signature fragrance is light and airy and perfect for a younger woman, or any woman who enjoys a mix of fruity and earthy scents. The top notes include Yuzu, which is a citrus tree found in Japan, as well as grapefruit. The bottom notes of lavender, oceanic musk combine well with the heart note of fresh-cut grass. This is truly a fun perfume that is not overpowering.
Curious by Britney Spears Eau de Parfum, Spray 1 fl oz – Average Street Price $29.50
Curious has been a hit with younger buyers and offers a fruity mix of Anjou pears with the stronger scent of Louisiana magnolias. The bottom notes include vanilla and sandalwood, to balance out the fruity and flowery notes. The heart notes provide an interesting completion by mixing star jasmine with pink cyclamen.
Calvin Klein CK Be Eau de Toilette Pour/Spray 1.7 fl oz (50 ml) – Average Street Price $28.00
While this scent never enjoyed the popularity of CK One, it is still a favorite for many buyers. The second unisex cologne from Calvin Klein is a bit heavier than the first and includes notes of bergamot, juniper berry and white musk. The heart notes bring in a spicier tone mixed with fruit, while the bottom notes finish off the scent with sandalwood and tonka bean.
BVLGARI Black Eau de Toilette 1.3 fl oz (40 ml) - Average Street Price: $46.00
Bvlgari Black is another unisex favorite that is meant to last for hours. This is a perfect fragrance for a woman who doesn’t want to have to keep reapplying her perfume throughout the day. The top notes include black tea and bergamot, while the heart notes even the balance with cedar and vanilla. The spicy bottom notes include sandalwood and musk and provide a strong base for the above notes.
Julian Rouas Paris
Julian Rouas Paris
Julian Rouas Paris
Julian Rouas Paris
Julian Rouas Paris
Julian Rouas Paris is the hottest and newest green designer fragrance company to hit the eco beauty/fashion market. They currently have a collection for men and woman called SWING parfum de golf, as well as LA CITY (hair fragrance and body) and Versailles men and woman perfume. Their line is most unique as they are made in Grasse, France using the finest blend of essential oils. Their environmentally friendly fragrance collection SWING parfum de golf has feminine scents; Glamour, Private Collection,Private Collection Gold, Exstasy Night, Exstasy Night Silver and masculine scents are Sequoia and Mens Version One. Julian Rouas Paris; Versailles collection is a true scent of the past centuries retrieved and brought to the present. These scents have men and woman signature scents. LA CITY is a mens and womans hair and body fragrance created exclusively for hair in mind. The scent will last on your hair for over a day. with no need to respray. All of Julian Rouas Paris scents intesify with time, that is the beauty of wearing eco friendly scents.
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