Gift Idea: A Fragrance Sampler That Won't Break The Bank

I was recently sent a TryFirst Women's Fragrance sampler to try out. It's just like other sampler sets that I've seen (Like the $50 samplers at  Sephora) except this one is affordable! For $15 you get six good-sized samples of well known perfumes (Britney Spears Circus Fantasy, Curve Crush, Fantas

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Now I know what Ylang Ylang is!

I always wondered what Ylang Ylang was (I love the way it rolls off my tongue) and then I tried Estee Lauder Private Collection 'Amber Ylang Ylang' Eau de Parfum and now I'm a huge fan. Here's the description:Warm and inviting. Luminous and intimate. The richness of amber and ylang ylang combine

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KenzoAmour Le Parfum, a little bit of happiness!

Looking for a bit of comfort this holiday season?  Put KenzoAmour le Parfum on your Christmas list...or buy some for yourself; it is delicious!   It's described as a woody, oriental fragrance composed of rich and precious ingredients: Patchouli, Benzoin Balm of Siam, Amber, and Incens

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Flameless, healthy home fragrance

I love candles, but I have to admit that I worry about lighting them with the cats around. You never know when one of those ferocious little creatures are going to knock one off the table and set the house of fire. Not to mention that all candle waxes can be hazardous to your health and the environm

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What are your must-have beauty faves?

Now that Sephora has opened up a shop in my local mall, I visit much more frequently. It's hard to believe but I used to be just the teensiest bit overwhelmed or even afraid of that place. Now I make friends at Sephora. Every time I go in, I meet a new friendly salesperson and ask them about their f

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Make your dreams a reality

You know that feeling you get when you fall in love? The giddy daydreaming deliciousness that you wish could last forever. Well, that feeling is the inspiration for Tommy Hilfiger's new fragrance for women - Dreaming. Oh! Definitely check out the new perfect-for-the-evening-bag Dreaming ro

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Be Very Pretty in one easy step

Now I know that you can't tell a book by its cover (or a fragrance by it's bottle), but I wanted this bottle of Michael Kor's new fragrance, Very Pretty as soon as I saw it, before I even smelled it. Dotted with Swarovski crystals, I wish I could wear it as an accessory. If you think this bottle's

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Celebrate Tommy Week with Gavin DeGraw in NYC tonight!

Be there or be square!Check it out tonight (Tuesday, September 9) in NYC. Wish I could be there ladies, but I'll be getting my hair done in Boston. Have a drink for me!BTW - if you can't make it, be sure to stop by your nearest Macy's counter soon to take a whiff of Hilfiger for Men - Tommy Hilfiger

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Summer spritzing

I use spray toners all year round, but it's summer when I really up the ante. I find they really cool me down and give my face the refreshment it craves during hot, humid days. I always have one on hand, and even carry one in my purse for an instant pick-me-up. I find they're especially useful if y

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What's pretty and pink and perfect for the summer?

Why, it's Aquolina's Pink Sugar, of course! Light, sweet and lively, it's my favorite summer scent.  I was just browsing Sephora and came across this adorable pink swirly beach bag containing: Body SpritzerShower MousseHair PerfumeDeodorant Spray.Just about everything I need for summer! And, do

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