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Saturday, December 30, 2017

Spring Fragrance Round up: What’s New from Creed, Lanvin, Molton Brown and More!

Read article : Spring Fragrance Round up: What’s New from Creed, Lanvin, Molton Brown and More!

dyptique-sensa-spring-fragrances-lanvin-molton-brownChoosing a signature scent is a very personal experience. With new fragrances launching daily, it’s hard to sift through and yet there is something about the weather changing that gets me all excited for those more flirty floral scents. Brands like Ulta and Sephora will organize by top rated (Sephora also features what’s new) which are great resources. For me I need to experience a fragrance in person so I have been non-stop attending fragrance previews and have an entirely new updated scent range for the season. Here’s what were excited about:
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Raw Spirit Desert Blush: All of the fragrances featured above are new with the exception of Desert Blush from Raw Spirit (the rollerball shown above). I recently discovered the brand and have become instantly enamored. This is the fragrance I travel with and makes me feel so pretty and feminine every time I put it on. Inspired by the Western Australian desert, the scent is based around Australian boronia, a tiny pink blossom known for it’s sweet, citrusy aroma. Blended with notes of jasmine petals and violets mixed with warm musk, cedarwood and Australian sandalwood.

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Creed Royal Princess Oud: Master perfumer Olivier Creed created a captivating scent featuring notes of floral iris at the heart and oud at the base. This woody floral fragrance features the signature note of oud, a historical ingredient that’s expensive and rare, perfectly fitting for a captivating and passionate fragrance. You have to be an Oud lover (obviously) for this to be your new signature scent but like everything Creed does it’s sophisticated, rich and unique. It was a Neiman Marcus Beauty Award Finalist and available in two sizes, 1oz and 2.5oz (photoed above).
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Molton Brown Dewy Lily of the Valley & Star Anise: London’s fragrance expert, Molton Brown unveiled a modern interpretation of a classic scent inspired by the elegant purity of a luxurious bridal bouquet. The collection, including bath and shower gel, body lotion, Eau de Toilette, hand cream, candle and aroma reeds, celebrates the leading note: lily of the valley with additional notes of star anise, green mandarin and white tea. I grew up with Lily of the Valley in my backyard and this scent takes me back to walks in the woods. Be on the lookout for this collection starting March 21st!
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Lanvin Éclat de Fleurs: A fruity, floral bouquet, Éclat de Fleurs blends the refined fragrance of flowers with the tangy scent of fruit, making it perfect for spring. The head note of a succulent pear accord creates a sensation of colorful freshness. Following this airy top note, the floral heart note gradually releases roses with the mellowness of Sambac Jasmin. The base notes are a sweetness of white musk with the creaminess of Sandalwood.
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Diptyque Eau de Sens: The latest fragrance from Diptyque carries the scent of orange blossom, Juniper berries and Patchouli. It’s a beautiful mix of citrus with some unexpected woody notes that’s so unbelievably lovely. Eau de Sense is available in three fragrance sizes as well as in a soap bar.

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Ferragamo Signorina Misteriosa: Signorina Misteriosa is Ferragamo’s newest fragrance, celebrating a woman’s mysterious side. The daring Eau de Parfum was developed by perfumers Sophie Labbé and Nicolas Beaulieu and infuses notes of blackberry, neroli, orange blossom, tuberose, patchouli and black vanilla mousse. It’s very exotic and unique and the perfect fragrance to take you from day to night. Available in two sizes 1.7oz and 3.4oz on Macys.com.

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Carthusia Essence of The Park: A few months back I went to a lunch for Carthusia. Hailing from Capri it’s a beautiful heritage brand with a rich history and wide array of fragrances, candles and home fragrances. Their latest scent is a sparkling floral evoking the most cherished scents of the outdoors. The scent contains a transporting blend of luminous magnolia, winter honeysuckle and cooling Artemisia. Experience the whole collection at C.O. Bigelow

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Clean Blossom: A very floral and powdery scent that isn’t overpowering and inspired by a natural spring scattered with freshly fallen petals. Blending Tunisian neroli, orange blossom, and sensual sandalwood, this feminine scent transports you to a beautiful floral garden. Also available in a rollerball on birchbox.com.

What fragrances are you excited about for the season!? Let me know! xoLara

Saturday, March 25, 2017

Beauty Buys of the Week: Kiehl’s, L’Occitane, Bare Minerals, NEOM and Dermalogica

Read article : Beauty Buys of the Week: Kiehl’s, L’Occitane, Bare Minerals, NEOM and Dermalogica

Take a cue from the Pantone 2014 colour of the year – radiant orchid – with these gorgeous products from one of my favourite natural brands, Bare Minerals. Try Marvelous Moxie Lipstick in Fly High, Marvelous Moxie Lip gloss in Ring Leader and Ready Eye shadow in The Dream Sequence. You can be soft and romantic or dramatic and bold, the colours can be applied in whichever way suits you best.
From £16

L’Occitane Red Cherry Star Gift
L’Occitane’s new Red Cherry Eau de Parfum blends the pink flowers of spring with the red cherries of summer to create a fresh but sexy scent. I love a good gift set and for £45 you get the Red Cherry Eau de Parfum, shower gel, hand cream and body milk.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream
With fans including Reese Witherspoon, Cameron Diaz, Olivia Palermo and Kim Kardashian, Kiehl’s sells four tubs of Ultra Facial Cream per minute across 45 global markets. Doug Stoup, polar expedition expert tried some on his latest exploration and said: “I feel it really prevents my skin from drying and chapping. This product really works and I depend on it to provide all day continuous hydration.” Take that polar vortex and winds from the Antarctic!
From £24/50ml

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Dermalogica Pre Cleanse Wipes
I love a good face wipe and I’m a huge fan of Dermalogica so was pleased when they decided to take liquid form, PreCleanse and make it available in packs of convenient, biodegradable wipes. Formulated with a special blend of lightweight olive and apricot kernel based oil and fortified with kukui nut, borage seed and rice bran oils, the wipes are designed to remove surface debris and prep skin for the cleansing process.
£14.60 for 20

NEOM Invigorate Candle
Give yourself a much needed post-January boost with this refreshing Invigorate candle. Featuring a blend of grapefruit, bergamot and lime, I agree with Caroline Flack who said “…zesty lemon and grapefruit scents help keep me alert during the day.”
From £15

Monday, December 4, 2017

ElizabethW Magnolia Bath Gel ~ scented body products :: Now Smell This

Read article : ElizabethW Magnolia Bath Gel ~ scented body products :: Now Smell This

<a href=ElizabethW Magnolia Bath Gel" width="149" height="200" />As I write this review for elizabethW Magnolia Bath Gel, snow is falling again on New York City. I have the late-winter blues, and I’m starting to look forward to my own personal rites of spring. In April and early May, for example, I take pleasure in the days when I can eat my lunch under the magnolia trees in Central Park.

The Magnolia products from elizabethW aptly capture the scent of a real magnolia flower, with its creamy sweetness and its bright, lemony edge. Magnolia is a softly flirtatious floral, and elizabethW accentuates it with light notes of gardenia and mimosa, creating a feminine bouquet that would suit Scarlett O’Hara in one of her more tranquil moods. (And who could ever forget Rhett Butler saying, “You can drop the moonlight and magnolias, Scarlett,” when he saw through her sweet talk?)

elizabethW’s Magnolia is one of the brand’s Signature Collection fragrances, which are available in a range of products, including soap, lotion, eau de parfum, candles, and more. I’ve been using the Magnolia Bath Gel in the shower, where it releases masses of gentle foam and a delicate aura of fragrance. I also look forward to trying elizabethW’s Magnolia Body Cream at some point, since I’ve already sampled the body cream in other scents and I admired its rich, soothing texture.

And yes, there really was an Elizabeth: the founder of elizabethW named the company for his great-grandmother, Elizabeth Wightman. As a nineteenth-century ranch-owner, Wightman maintained her sense of style even in the rough-hewn environment of the rural West, just as she beautified her property with gardens and flowering trees. Her balance of grace and practicality is perpetuated through the philosophy of elizabethW, and the various scents of the ranch’s landscape, including the magnolias that surrounded the house, inspired the elizabethW Signature Collection.

I won’t be able to picnic under Central Park’s own magnolia trees for another month or so, but in the meantime, elizabethW Magnolia Bath Gel brings me a bit closer to the scents of an ideal spring afternoon.

elizabethW Magnolia Bath Gel is $22 for 240 ml. For buying information, see the listing for elizabethW under Perfume Houses.

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Molton Brown Intoxicating Davana Blossom ~ new fragrance :: Now Smell This

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<a href=Molton Brown Intoxicating Davana Blossom perfume" width="201" height="201" />UK-based bath & body line Molton Brown has introduced Intoxicating Davana Blossom, a new fragrance for women:

Intoxicate the senses. The narcotic notes of Egyptian orange flower and jasmine sambac blend with the soft exotic feel of Indian Davana blossom. The sparkling sun-touched fruity notes of bergamot and neroli fuse with South American resinoide tolu and broom to complete a romantic, elegant and precious experience.

Molton Brown Intoxicating Davana is $70 for 50 ml Eau de Parfum, and is also available in Shower Satine, Body Creme & Foaming Bath Oil. (via moltonbrown)

Other recent releases from Molton Brown: Cool and Black Pepper.

Monday, November 13, 2017

Binky Felstead's Beauty Blog - The Art of Pampering

Read article : Binky Felstead's Beauty Blog - The Art of Pampering

Wow – it’s cold outside. Not freeze-your-false-lashes-off cold, perhaps, but still seriously chilly. And it’s no fun, especially when you’re standing around for hours filming on location. I’m starting to worry that I may spend the whole of this season of MiC with dry skin and a drip on the end of my nose – definitely not a good look.

So earlier this week, as soon as filming wrapped for the day, I decided to trade MiC for TLC and treat myself to a real beauty treat. One of my favourite pastimes is locking the door on the rest of the world, taking the phone of the hook, and really pampering myself.

I’m lucky enough to have a really luxurious feminine bathroom in my house – it’s so lovely that me and my housemates – two of my best female friends – are always fighting for bathroom time. I’m starting to think about drawing up a bathroom rota, just so I don’t get one of the girls knocking on the doors so as I dip my toe in the scented water.

Luckily, I found out that the others would both be out on Tuesday evening, so the minute I arrived home from work, I knew I had hours of indulgent Binky-time ahead of me.

I started by dimming the lights and filling the bathroom with gorgeous scented candles. There are tons of delicious ones to choose from, and I’m a real fan. In spring I go for light, girlish floral candles; in summer I burn zesty citrus flavours, but in winter I like to fill my home with really lush green scents and woody spiced fragrances. I recently treated myself to three incredible Acqua Di Parma candles – Precious Wood, Spicy and Cloves – all perfect for creating a warm, cosy deliciously scented room. So I lit them all and dotted them around the room.

Next I filled my bath right to the brim with steaming water and bath oil. I have to admit that my shelves are heaving with lovely bathtime lotions and potions. I’m a complete beauty addict – in case you hadn’t guessed – and I can’t resist splashing out of scrumptious scents and smellies.  But there are two bathing classics that I return to time after time:

Firstly I never tire of the heavenly lemon scented L’Occitane Verbena Festival Foaming Bath – it smells so divine that it always makes me feel wonderfully refreshed. I’ve enjoyed L’Occitane’s Verbena products for ages and the bubble bath has to be my favourite.

My other bath essential is  Clarins Tonic Bath & Shower Concentrate. If I’ve had a really long tiring day, I always pour three or four capfuls of this aromatic oil into the water – it contains Rosewood, Geranium, Mint, Rosemary essential oils to cleanse and firm the skin, and it really does revive my spirit.

I’d had just the sort of day that called for a real pick-me-up soak, so out came the Clarins. Once I’d warmed up and relaxed in my steamy, scented bath for an hour,  it was time for a little bit of body work. The mixture of cold weather and hot central heating can leave my skin feeling really dull and dry so I use a body scrub religiously during the winter months. Right now I’m loving Acqua Di Parma Italian Resort Pumice Body Scrub, which contains three different exfoliating granules: volcanic pumice, marine salts and citrus peel. It leaves my skin wonderfully smooth and silky.

I snoozed on for another hour, rousing myself every so often to top up the hot water, but finally it was time to climb out of the bath. However, my pampering session wasn’t over yet. I still had to moisturise and scent my body. Like most girls, I am a bit of a fragrance flirt and find I fall in love with a new scent every three or four months. I love everything from unusual niche fragrances by elegant perfumiers like Annick Goutal or Serge Lutens, to the blockbuster celebrity scents from the likes of J Lo and Lady Gaga – you never know, one day I might even bring out my very own Binky perfume, after all, I’ve put in years of research!

For head-to-toe beauty sessions like this one, however, I like to layer up a single scent, as different fragranced products can lead to a perfume clash. Most of the big-name brands produce full body ranges for their fragrances – everything from deodorant sprays, hand creams and body lotions to shampoos and conditioners. And of course there’s the actual scent itself.

This time I chose Dolce & Gabbana Rose The One, which has a Perfumed Shower Gel, a Perfumed Body Lotion and a Perfumed Shimmer Powder, all featuring the deliciously feminine fragrance that mixes fruity top notes, with a central bouquet of peony, lily, lychee and Bulgarian rose. A final spritz of Rose The One Eau de Parfum, and I was done.

At the end of my luxurious evening I felt deliciously relaxed, my skin was baby-soft and smooth, and I smelled good enough to eat. Pity the only one at home to see and smell the results of pampering was my beloved pooch Scrumble!

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

15 Products To Smell *Magical* On Your Honeymoon… He Will LOVE!

Read article : 15 Products To Smell *Magical* On Your Honeymoon… He Will LOVE!

Your honeymoon is the time to chill and relax with your husband and do all things romantic. And we bet that while you’re at it, you surely don’t want to smell bad, right? Every bride wants to smell amazing and here are some products that will make you smell good during your honeymoon. Have fun with your hubby and smell oh-so-yummy all the time while enjoying with him.

1. Khadi Jasmine & Mogra Body Wash


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This body wash by Khadi will make you smell like jasmine all day long. Your skin will feel fresh and soft the entire day and you will keep smelling great. It also helps in keeping the body hydrated and exfoliates it well, too.

Price: Rs 135. Buy ithere.

2. Aroma Magic Strawberry Face Wash


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Smell like strawberries with the help of this aromatic face wash. It has a sweet and subtle scent and your hubby will completely fall head over heels every time he leans in to kiss you. *Wink*


Price: Rs 135. Buy ithere.

3. Delon Raspberry & Blackcurrant Shampoo


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Apart from smelling like blackcurrant all day long (yum!), this shampoo will also help in making your hair smooth and shiny. Say goodbye to bad hair days with this shampoo and flaunt your gorgeous tresses all through your honeymoon, ladies.

Price: Rs 299. Buy ithere.

4. Roots & Above Ayurvedic Rose Water


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Carry this pure rose water in your handbag, wherever you travel during your honeymoon. Just spritz some of this product onto your face whenever it feels dull or oily. This will rejuvenate your face and will give it a gorgeous glow as well.

Price: Rs 160. Buy ithere.

5. Burt's Bees Honey Lip Balm


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Your lips will smell (and taste) like honey all day long with this amazing lip balm. Apply it right when you are going to head out, and believe us, your hubby will want to more it.

Price: Rs 625. Buy ithere.

6. Innisfree Cedar Wood Hand Cream


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Keep your hands moisturized and soft with this scented hand cream by Innisfree. Its fragrance will last long, like any long-lasting perfume. It’s lightweight in texture and will not make your hands oily.

Price: Rs 300. Buy ithere.

7. Seychelles Fizzy Aromatic Bath Bomb with Rose Petals


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Start the process of smelling heavenly right when you take a bath. Just drop this bath bomb into the tub and see magic unfold in front of your eyes. Why not take a bath with your hubby and wrap yourself with the sweet scent of roses? *Wink*

Price: Rs 399. Buy ithere.

8. Yves Rocher Gentle Super Soft Shampoo


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Keep your hair soft and fresh throughout your honeymoon with the help of this shampoo. It is not only gentle on your hair, but also leaves behind a subtle and beautiful scent of witch hazel. This shampoo is suitable for all hair types.

Price: Rs 550. Buy ithere.

9. The Body Shop British Rose Body Butter


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Massage your body with this absolutely yummy smelling body butter right after you step out of the shower. It will not only hydrate your body,  but will also make your body smell like roses, which is amazing, isn’t it?


Price: Rs 1,150. Buy ithere.

10. Macadamia Natural Oil Nourishing Leave In Cream


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Infused with two nourishing oils - macadamia and argan oil, this leave-in cream will not only nourish your hair but will make it smell oh-so-amazing. Tame your unruly hair with this magical product and smell like a dream, too!

Price: Rs 1,680. Buy ithere.

11. The Body Shop Moringa Body Mist


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Spray this light-scented mist all over your body and wrap yourself in the sweet scent of delicate flowers. The moringa extract in the mist will make you smell so seductive and sweet that your hubby will fall for you, all over again.

Price: Rs 795. Buy ithere.

12. Kama Ayurveda Lavender Patchouli Hair Cleanser


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Cleanse your hair with this product by Kama Ayurveda which will make your hair smell like lavender. It consists of hibiscus extracts that helps in nourishing and protecting your hair from any damage.

Price: Rs 595. Buy ithere.

13. Avon Little Black Dress Eau De Parfum Spray


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Smell like a dream with this seductive scent by Avon. Spray some of it on your collarbone and wrists just before the two of you head out for a romantic dinner during the honeymoon. We bet you’re going to smell so sexy and irresistible.

Price: Rs 1,424. Buy ithere.

14. Forest Essentials Moisture Replenishing Bath & Shower Oil - Mashobra Honey & Vanilla

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Add a few drops of this bath and shower oil in your bathtub and bask in the sweet scent of honey and vanilla. This will help in relieving stress, add glow to your entire body and make you smell so yummy. What more would you want on your honeymoon, ladies?

Price: Rs 1,675. Buy ithere.

15. Davidoff Cool Water Woman Deodorant Spray


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The sweet and delicate scent of honeydew melon mixed with pineapple and lotus will make you smell oh-so-seductive during the honeymoon. It is a nice blend of floral and musky scents that will make you smell amazing all day long.

Price: Rs 1,950. Buy ithere.

Smell amazing all day long with these fabulous products, ladies, and have a happy honeymoon!


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Monday, March 26, 2018

From MIC to TLC: Beauty blogger Binky Felstead indulges in some winter pampering

Read article : From MIC to TLC: Beauty blogger Binky Felstead indulges in some winter pampering

Wow - it's cold outside. Not freeze-your-false-lashes-off cold, perhaps, but still seriously chilly. And it's no fun, especially when you're standing around for hours filming on location.

I'm starting to worry that I may spend the whole of this season of MIC with dry skin and a drip on the end of my nose - definitely not a good look.

So earlier this week, as soon as filming wrapped for the day, I decided to trade MIC for TLC and treat myself to a real beauty treat. One of my favouritepastimes is locking the door on the rest of the world, taking the phone of the hook, and really pampering myself.

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Binky Felstead talks you through the perfect pampering winter bath

I'm lucky enough to have a really luxurious feminine bathroom in my house. It's so lovely that my housemates and I, two of my best female friends, are always fighting for bathroom time. I'm starting to think about drawing up a bathroom rota just so I don't get one of the girls knocking on the doors as I dip my toe in the scented water.

Dolce & Gabbana Rose The One is a feminine fragrance that is perfect for layering

Dolce & Gabbana Rose The One is a feminine fragrance that is perfect for layering

Luckily, I found out that the others would both be out on Tuesday evening, so the minute I arrived home from work, I knew I had hours of indulgent Binky-time ahead of me.

I started by dimming the lights and filling the bathroom with gorgeous scented candles. There are tons of delicious ones to choose from, and I'm a real fan. In spring I go for light, girlish floral candles; in summer I burn zesty citrus flavours, but in winter I like to fill my home with really lush green scents and woody spiced fragrances.

I recently treated myself to three incredible Acqua Di Parma candles - Precious Wood, Spicy and Cloves all available atEscentual.com- all perfect for creating a warm, cosy deliciously scented room. So I lit them all and dotted them round the room.

Next I filled my bath right to the brim with steaming water and bath oil. I have to admit that my shelves are heaving with lovely bath time lotions and potions. I'm a complete beauty addict - in case you hadn't guessed - and I can't resist splashing out of scrumptious scents and smellies. But there are two bathing classics that I return to time after time.

Firstly I never tire of the heavenly lemon scented L'Occitane Verbena Festival Foaming Bath - it smells so divine that it always makes me feel wonderfully refreshed. I've enjoyed L'Occitane's Verbena products for ages and the bubble bath has to be my favourite.

A long bubble bath is the perfect way to relax and pamper yourself on these cold winter nights

A long bubble bath is the perfect way to relax and pamper yourself on these cold winter nights

My other bath essential is Clarins Tonic Bath & Shower Concentrate. If I've had a really long tiring day, I always pour three or four capfuls of this aromatic oil into the water - it contains Rosewood, Geranium, Mint, Rosemary essential oils to cleanse and firm the skin, and it really does revive my spirit.

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Jennifer Lopez debut fragrance, Glow by J.Lo: Could we soon be seeing a signature scent by Binky?

I'd had just the sort of day that called for a real pick-me-up soak, so out came the Clarins. Once I'd warmed up and relaxed in my steamy, scented bath for an hour,  it was time for a little bit of body work. The mixture of cold weather and hot central heating can leave my skin feeling really dull and dry so I use a body scrub religiously during the winter months. Right now I'm loving Acqua Di Parma Italian Resort Pumice Body Scrub, which contains three different exfoliating granules: volcanic pumice, marine salts and citrus peel. It leaves my skin wonderfully smooth and silky.

I snoozed on for another hour, rousing myself every so often to top up the hot water, but finally it was time to climb out of the bath. However, my pampering session wasn't over yet. I still had to moisturise and scent my body. Like most girls,  I am a bit of a fragrance flirt and find I fall in love with a new scent every three or four months. I love everything from unusual niche fragrances by elegant perfumiers like Annick Goutal or Serge Lutens, to the blockbuster celebrity scents from the likes of J Lo and Lady Gaga - you never know, one day I might even bring out my very own Binky perfume, after all, I've put in years of research!

Candles create an air of relaxation in a bathroom- but picking the right scent is important

Candles create an air of relaxation in a bathroom- but picking the right scent is important

For head-to-toe beauty sessions like this one, however, I like to layer up a single scent, as different fragranced products can lead to a perfume clash. Most of the big-name brands produce full body ranges for their fragrances - everything from deodorant sprays, hand creams and body lotions to shampoos and conditioners. And of course there's the actual scent itself.

This time I chose Dolce & Gabbana Rose The One, which has a Perfumed Shower Gel, a Perfumed Body Lotion and a Perfumed Shimmer Powder, all featuring the deliciously feminine fragrance that mixes fruity top notes, with a central bouquet of peony, lily, lychee and Bulgarian rose. A final spritz of Rose The One Eau de Parfum, and I was done. 

At the end of my luxurious evening I felt deliciously relaxed, my skin was baby-soft and smooth, and I smelled good enough to eat. Pity the only one at home to see and smell the results of pampering was my beloved pooch Scrumble.

Read more of Binky's blog for the Mailhere

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Bath & Body Works Is Starting To Launch Halloween 2017

Read article : Bath & Body Works Is Starting To Launch Halloween 2017
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Victoria Beckham X Estée Lauder 2017

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Product Shout-Out: Sweat Cosmetics Skin-Balancing Cleansing

These wonderful wipes are like a portable, post-workout shower, and they’re sensationally soft. They come in packs of 10 for $7 and 30 for $18 f ...

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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 495

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240 Fenty Beauty Foundation Review | Normal to Dry Skin

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BEAUTY | Lip Smacker Lip Cafe Frappe and Coca Cola Cup Lip B

How many of you carried around a Lip Smacker or two growing up in the 90s" I was really into matching Puma and Nike tracksuits and always had a Vanill ...

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NARS Intensely and Fetishized Blush Need to Be Added To Your

NARS Holiday 2017 arrives on October 6th which includes Intensely and Fetishized Blush which absolutely need to be added to your Holiday wish list! Ho ...

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It Cosmetics Holiday 2017 Arrives With New Brush Sets

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NARS Man Ray for Holiday 2017 Arrives with Colorful Collecti

NARS Holiday 2017 takes inspiration from the late, great American visual artist, Man Ray. François studied some of Man Ray’s photographs and too ...

03-10-2017 16:12

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Too Faced Chocolate Vault Arrives for Holiday 2017

It’s here! The limited edition Too Faced Chocolate Vault for Holiday 2017 arrives today packed up with makeup chocolate everything. This gorgeou ...

03-10-2017 16:12

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Rimmel Oh My Gloss! Oil Tint Review & Swatches

Rimmel Oh My Gloss! Oil Tint is a new lip oil lip tint hybrid that launched in several shades recently. This is probably one of my favorite drugstore ...

03-10-2017 16:12

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Too Faced Peach My Cheeks Melting Powder Blush Review & Swat

The award for worst product in the the Too Faced Peaches & Cream Collection goes to Too Faced Peach My Cheeks Melting Powder Blush. This cream-to- ...

03-10-2017 16:12

03-10-2017 16:12

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Urban Decay 65% Off Last Hour of Sale!

Urban Decay is on hautelook.com with prices slashes up to 65%! I see the Full Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette, Electric Pressed Pigment Palette, and other ...

03-10-2017 16:12

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Covergirl Peacock Flare Mascara Arrives for Fall

I haven’t met too many Covergirl mascaras I like but maybe Peacock Flare Mascara might change my mind" Covergirl Peacock Flare Mascara is t ...

03-10-2017 16:12

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NYX Lippie Countdown Advent Calendar for Holiday 2017

The NYX Lippie Countdown Advent Calendar for Holiday 2017 is now available at Ulta.com (Get 20% off using promo code 508765)! I can’t think of a ...

03-10-2017 16:12

03-10-2017 16:12

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Rise by Beyonce

Rise by BeyoncéWomen EdpReleased in 2014, Beyonce Rise Eau de Parfum is a modern and intoxicating fragrance. Beyonce believes a woman\'s power comes ...

03-10-2017 16:12

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MY ‘RUNNING LATE’ ROUTINE

MY \'RUNNING LATE\' ROUTINEOut the door in 10 mins or less!Waking up from a blissful sleep only to realise that you?ve overslept is one of the worst f ...

02-10-2017 16:13

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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vo

Whiskers, ear tufts, tums, tails and haunches always get the cat lady love, but I think toe beans deserve more attention. If you’re already w ...

02-10-2017 16:12

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[Beauty] Goodbye im September 2017

Pünktlich zum Monatsersten gibt es wieder eine kleine Übersicht mit Kurzreviews über meine verbrauchten Produkte, die innerhalb der letzten vier Woche ...

02-10-2017 16:10

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Kenra Professional Moisturising Shampoo and Conditioner

Hey all!The weather recently has really started to get greyer, colder and wetter! It was expected now we're in October but for me especially it wa ...

02-10-2017 16:10

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NAILS | The Magic of Flakies #ManiMonday

I may have to apologize in advance for the brevity of this post as I am typing this up a bit late after two very long days of work. I am looking ahead ...

02-10-2017 16:09

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Sean John by Sean John

Sean John by Sean JohnMen EdtThe cologne with his own name, Sean John offers an air of sophistication in the entertainer?s newest men?s fragrance. Lau ...

02-10-2017 16:09

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SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTERDOWNLOAD FROM ITUNES | LISTEN ON THE WOLFGANG SITE | LISTEN ON AUDIOBOOM | LISTEN ON STITCHER | LISTEN ON SPOTIFY  READ THE POST! ...

01-10-2017 16:13

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Selfcare Sunday: When Counting Sheep Isn’t Enough To L

Aromatherapy is one way I help lull myself to sleep when I\'m having a hard time getting peaceful slumber. Here are a few products from Crystal Hills ...

01-10-2017 16:12

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Loss of Zest... L'Occitane Verveine Agrumes Shower Gel & Sor

Sorry for the lack of posts, but this always happens to me: I try to post every day, and I\'m doing fairly well uploading content regularly, then life ...

01-10-2017 16:09

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Happy National Coffee Day! Celebrate with a whipped vanilla

Let\'s get formulating with coffee butter! We met this interesting ingredient yesterday, and I think we can make some luxurious whipped butters good e ...

01-10-2017 16:09

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Saturday Surfing ready for editing

Another day, another Trader Joe’s shout-out. What-what! Whatever, dude. I’m there a lot… What can I say" Aren’t these p ...

30-09-2017 16:11

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Hack a Trader Joe?s Southwest Salad, and Turn It Into the Ea

Introducing the new Karen Especial Taco Ensalada! — now with more homemade! Ish. Homemade-ish. ? Who doesn’t like the taste of a good h ...

30-09-2017 16:11

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Let's Talk About STDs

Thank you so much for joining me on today\'s video where I open about sexual health. Together with the American Sexual Health Association, we are work ...

30-09-2017 16:11

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?? URBAN DECAY PARTY ? HELICOPTER RIDE ? CAT CAFE ?? YOLI F

? SHOP my positivity bracelets ? ? ? THUMBS UP for more GLAM tutorials ? ? ? Expand me for more goodness ??? Find ...

30-09-2017 16:11

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Check out my classes at Voyageur Soap & Candle in October!

I can\'t believe I haven\'t posted about the classes at I\'m teaching at Voyageur Soap & Candle in Surrey, B.C., starting on Monday!We\'ll have more ...

30-09-2017 16:08

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Happy National Coffee Day! Celebrate with coffee butter!

I admit it: I don\'t like coffee. My parents were very British, and we were a family of tea drinkers, so I didn\'t get much exposure to coffee until m ...

30-09-2017 16:08

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Wardrobe Essentials: Autumn 2017

I’m back with some excellent wardrobe essentials to see you through the Autumn months. From the best boyish coat to the sexiest mid-length skirt, I ...

29-09-2017 16:13

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A Few Current Clarins Loves (Oh, and My Face Is So Dry Right

It’s been like this for a couple weeks now, I think because the weather’s changing, and we had to turn on the heater at night, bluh. So my ...

29-09-2017 16:12

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MAC Nicki Minaj Lipstick and the First PSL of the Season

I was going to go get my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season today (#TEAMPSL) without even filling in my brows or curling my lashes, but then I sa ...

29-09-2017 16:12

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Trader Joe?s Find of the Day

Normally the skull decoration thing isn’t my cup of tea. I dunno…. The eye sockets freak me out, but I saw these Dia de los Muertos-theme ...

29-09-2017 16:12

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Thank God Boscia Peppermint Blotting Linens Are Back

You know it’s the Holidays when Boscia releases their Peppermint Blotting Linens. Listen, I might be dry but there are days that I get a shiny f ...

29-09-2017 16:09

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A Hint of Bath & Body Works Holiday 2017

Bath & Body Works Holiday 2017 will be hitting stores very soon and they are already starting to promote their Holiday Candle Collection. I heard ...

29-09-2017 16:09