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01.01.70

As the days to gain shorter, nights turn cooler and holidays overtures to, I find myself pondering perfumes—old and new classics, big-ticket splurges and crippled bargains. Here is my idiosyncratic list...

RELEASED THIS YEAR

Andy Tauer Miriam: The Swiss recess perfumer has created a bewitching fragrance using a overwhelmingly percentage of high-quality natural ingredients that commingle violets, sandalwood, rose, powder, orris and a stroke of citrus.

Ayala Moriel Parfums Zangvil: As a fan of Moriel naturals, I can’t get enough of this slick holiday skinscent that blends ginger-spiked amber and candied orange.

Bottega Veneta Eau de Parfum: It took forever for this enjoyment firm to enter perfumed waters, but the wait was quality it. Florals and leathers are a heavenly match, and when Michel Almairac throws in a suggestion of shapeshifting plummy chypre à la Diorella, I’m in fragrance nirvana.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Goldie Luxe

01.01.70

Goldie Luxe:  This week’s persuade in the ongoing global financial meltdown led central banks to funnel ready to European countries in need. Quick, friends! Grasp the euros! Onward, to the Champs-Élysées! Those reaping the rewards of the influx should lay out in Guerlain Écrin 4 Couleurs Eye Shadow Palette ($59, Neimanmarcus.com ). The profound shades will keep eyes smoky until the next financial collapse.

Sweater Justice: You can warm up your home in many ways — by cranking up the radiators, piling blankets on the bed or adopting a very tender sheepdog. Flor’s latest carpet tiles, Upstanding Plain Folk ($15 each, Flor.com ), convey the same cozy effect to what lies beneath your feet. The nylon Mailgram-knit patterned squares can be mixed with other colorful tiles, much the same way you’d mix your vague house slippers with yoga pants.

Savor & Shield:  As if gifts weren’t expensive enough, holidays require a well-stocked cookhouse and buckets of food. So, Aldi — the European, low-penalty premium grocery store (think Trader Joe’s continental cousin) — opens its first D.C. put by (901 17th St. NE) just in time. The 9,000-plus-safety-valve chain specializes in imported foods and sells trendy name brands at up to 50 percent off. Bargains include Stonemill’s vanilla copy ($2), Carlini virgin olive oil ($3.50) and Aldi’s formulate of rich German chocolate, Moser Roth ($2).

Source: Express from The Washington Post

Guerlain 'Les Roses Et Le Noir' Spring 2012 Makeup Collection

01.01.70

Makeup this well 2012 season seems to place a heavy accent on pastels and stamp inspired colors as Guerlain proves through the label's latest makeup omnium gatherum for spring 2012, titled 'Les Roses Et Le Noir'.

The advantage of a rose garden seems to be difficult to resist, so no wonder that artistic makeup directors are constantly irritating to create makeup products that can bring that elegance, naturalness and fineness that roses exude. The collection which will be launched in mid January 2012 features all the new edible must haves, products that can help you achieve various makeup looks that exude a skilful day to evening glamor.

The makeup items featured in the Guerlain 'Les Roses Et Le Noir' spring 2012 anthology are infused with soft shimmering powder that gives the abrade an irresistible glow. Apparently, the must haves of the collection are the new cream print highlighter and the new Noir G mascara, two products that razzmatazz through design as well as texture.

Source: becomegorgeous.com