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In a sexy bottle comes the new Bond Girl 007 perfume from Avon.  You can get a free movie ticket to the Quantum of Solace 007 movie, and free shipping on $40 or more at Avon.com. The fragrance combines exotic … More »

It’s time for another treat and trick! Today and tonight is your last chance for 45% off with the code BlackCat45. Tomorrow, you will receive your new “trick”. The current discount code is going to be decreasing… it will become … More »

Apparently, yes.  Kathy Hilton’s “My Secret” was released early this year.  Obviously her PR people did not do the greatest job as I never got the press release.  I could make a lot of jokes about what, exactly Kathy Hilton’s … More »

This limited edition trio is calling my name!  I sniffed these at Sephora today and it’s a great gift for some hard-to-please person,  or yourself.  If I get one, I’ll probably give Root Beer to my significant other.  The Cherry … More »

Another perfume that I didn’t expect to like, based on the notes.  However, it’s a great floral, not overly sweet, with a refined drydown.   It smells “expensive” to me, even though I can’t see the Burberry Plaid without thinking of … More »

I like this scent in theory – much like Coach bags, which are stylish but not over the top or overly complex.  Some light,  clean florals with a very wearable base of amber, vanilla, and wood.  I do like the … More »

After cold weather hits I change my fragrance wardrobe dramatically.  This is one I find myself going back to.  Richmond has many similar architectural styles with New Orleans, and the fact that it goes to help rebuild this city of … More »

This is a very difficult fragrance to categorize or describe, but I’ll do my best.  Initially it feels gourmand but there’s really no gourmand notes – a kind of clean, grassy spice with wood base notes. The hemlock gives it, … More »

Daddy Yankee (Ramon Ayala), Reggaeton star of the hit single “Gasolina” has launched a cologne,  DY.  The notes include: ozonic mist, apple, ginger, basil, sage, cedar, Brazilian red wood, suede and amber.  It sounds suitably sexy to represent Daddy Yankee’s … More »

When it comes to love, nobody does it like a mama.   Some of us are lucky enough to still have our mamas close at hand, but everyone can use a little bit more mama love all the same.  From this … More »

This month Lipstick Powder N Paint has teamed up with the phenomenal Canadian cosmetic brand, CARGO Cosmetics, to give one very lucky reader an All about Eyes gift basket. Its total value is $236 CAD and it includes: – Color … More »

This month Lipstick Lifestyle has teamed up with top hosiery brands, Silks and WonderBra, to give one very lucky reader a prize pack, valued at $300 CDN. Now that the weather is becoming colder, it’s time to say bye-bye to … More »

Not the type of “lys” I was expecting, but wearable nonetheless.   The lily of the valley notes predominate in the beginning and are rounded out after a few minutes by the orange flower.  I don’t pick up much water … More »

Nadine says: Hi friends! I’m running a huge giveaway today on Jolie (jolienadine.com/blog) with the Total Beauty Total Cure Breast Cancer Research initiative – visit to win the grand prize of over $350 of Stila Makeup, including mascara, three different … More »