Blogs
Katie Puckrik talks fragrance gifts
Tue, 12/14/2010 - 20:53 | Wendy
Natalie Portman new face of Miss Dior Cherie perfume
Tue, 12/14/2010 - 20:46 | Wendy
Natalie Portman has been tapped as the new face of Miss Dior Cherie perfume. The "Garden State" actress was a perfect fit for Dior given her classic style. Portman, who received direction from Sofia Coppola for the new campaign, will appear with a younger man. The Miss Dior Cherie ad campaign will be released in 2011.
Fragrance review: Guerlain Insolence sweet and sassy
Tue, 12/14/2010 - 10:43 | Dimitri
With one of the world's richest histories in perfumery to draw upon, Guerlain continues to grow from strength-wise well over 180 years after it first emerged in the French capital. In 2006, Guerlain launched Insolence perfume, a female fragrance that embodies the time-honored sophistication for which this design house is revered.
Shine readers share their favorite perfumes
Fri, 12/10/2010 - 08:04 | Wendy
Over on Yahoo! Shine, blogger Barbara Sharnak rounded up and published her readers' favorite perfumes. Fragrances that made the cut were Prada by Prada, Shalimar by Guerlain, Clinique Happy, Patchouli Oil, and more. Comments ranged from, "...it makes me feel extravagant" to "... it makes my husband . . . amorous.” Take a look at what her readers had to say about their signature scents.
Quick winter fragrance tip
Fri, 12/10/2010 - 07:44 | Wendy
In the winter your sense of smell is not as sharp as it is in the summer (heat increases the impact of a scent). Choose a winter fragrance from categories such as the chypre scents, which tend toward the woody and mossy aromas like pine (ahh, that great smell of a Christmas tree!).
Christy Turlington teams with Avon on new fragrance
Wed, 12/08/2010 - 09:03 | Wendy
Supermodel Christy Turlington has announced a partnership with Avon to release a new fragrance in 2011, according to Stylelite.com. The fragrance, Slip Into, is inspired by the "lift" women get, both emotionally and physically, when they "slip into" a pair of heels.
Fergie believes creating perfume with Avon was fate
Tue, 12/07/2010 - 08:59 | Wendy
Fergie thinks it was fate she was asked to create her perfume Outspoken with Avon, the Black Eyed Peas singer told femalefirst.co.uk recently. She worked with Avon for two years to create the scent because she wanted to make sure it was perfect.
Fragrance Review: Ralph Lauren Romance Silver commands the nose
Tue, 12/07/2010 - 08:15 | Dimitri
Among his many achievements, designer Ralph Lauren is credited for pioneering the original Polo shirt and for selling the American lifestyle to the world. His name is synonymous with luxury and style, and his fragrances are indeed no different. Under his Ralph Lauren brand, Romance Silver cologne for men is a venerated eau de toilette that embodies class and sophistication.
Handbag giant Judith Leiber launching new fragrance
Mon, 12/06/2010 - 09:34 | Wendy
Handbag company Judith Leiber is introducing a signature fragrance in January. The iconic brand's new perfume -- Judith Leiber Night -- is housed in an Art Deco-style bottle that mimicks the purse company's famous evening clutches. There's nary a First Lady since the early 1950s who hasn't sported a Judith Leiber handbag.
Mariah Carey says she 'hates perfume' on HSN
Wed, 12/01/2010 - 10:50 | Wendy
Mariah Carey made an appearance on the Home Shopping Network this week to hawk her fragrances. The pregnant pop diva took an interesting approach to touting her scents -- slamming perfume altogether. This video is courtesy of Richfofo!
