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Mother’s Day Fragrance Gift Guide 2012

Hey ladies (and gents??) — I have been testing some great new Spring/Summer scents that would be perfect for the any fab mother in your life — or yourself, why not? I know I am going to be rocking a few of these sweet-smellers myself! And there are a lot to choose from:

I’ll start with my favorite one — CK One Summer ($48 USD). This one has a very cool lime green bottle with orange writing and cap. I had to pry it out of my teenager’s hands (I gave her Madonna’s new scent, don’t feel bad for her!). I love this beechy, unisex scent because it is so fresh and light. I see myself enjoying it all Spring and Summer long!

Top notes: Blue mint, Cucumber, Lime, Bergamot

Mid notes: Watery accord, Green Apple, Rosemary, Water lotus

Base notes: Rum cocktail, Sandalwood, Driftwood, Sea moss

Available at department and specialty stores nationwide beginning March 2012.

It’s difficult to tell by the photo, but this is a very cool white glass bottle. Truth or Dare by Madonna ($68.00 USD 2.5 oz/75ml) represents the dual forces that coexist in all of us. Madonna was inspired by her own Mother’s signature scent when she created this sophisticated fragrance. On first sniff, Gardenia is very apparent. You then get the richer notes such as Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Very sweetly sexy, but not too strong.

Top: Rich Gardenia, Creamy Tuberose, Dewy Neroli

Mid: Carnal Jasmine, Benzoin Tears, White Lily Petals

Base: Vanilla Absolute, Caramelized Amber, Sensual Musk Aura

Available exclusively at Macys.

Calvin Klein Eternity Summer ($58 USD) is bright and fresh. It is also light, which is perfect for ever day wear in the Summer time.

Top notes: Orange blossom, Sparkling Sicilian Bergamot, Japanese Pear Martini Accord

Mid notes: Hydroponic Gardenia, White Peony Petals, Blue Hyacinth

Base notes: White Musks, Tonka bean, Heliotrope

Available at department and specialty stores nationwide.

L’Occitane Pivoine Délicate Eau de Toilette ($45 USD 2.5 oz) — The Limited Edition Pivoine Délicate Eau de Toilette celebrates the most tender garden Peony, with its pastel shades and large, luscious petals. This fragrance blends the delicateness of Peony petals with the fresh green scents of rose and Lily of the Valley. Made with a Peony extract from the Drôme region of France, this fragrance has a luminous floral accord with a soft powdery trail.

L’Occitane products can be purchased at L’Occitane boutiques nationwide or at usa.loccitane.com.

Glowing by JLO ($65.00 2.5oz/75ml) For the super feminine Mom, this Floral Woody Amber scent embodies the aura of a modern woman. The bottle was inspired by the beauty and the lines of Baccarat crystal, when the atomizer is pressed, the bottle beautifully illuminates for 15 seconds. This is a soft fruity-floral that is as fun to apply as it is to wear!

Top notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Cypress

Mid notes: Orange Flower, Muguet des Bois, Cassia Flower

Base notes: Sandalwood, Amber Sultan, Vanilla, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cashmere Musk

Available April 2012 at Kohl’s nationwide.

Elite Models Rio Glam Girl ($9 USD) – This is a fun, affordable fragrance for Mom or for yourself. Captures the vibrant, celebratory spirit of the home of Carnivale.

Top notes: acai berry and juicy starfruit

Heart notes: princess peony, jasmine and violet flower

Base notes: sandalwood and palisander wood

I did a giveaway that included this scent and 3 others (https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2012/04/20/giveaway-elite-model-fragrances/), but this is my favorite. It will be perfect for the warm months of this time of year.

Enjoy!

Last Minute Mother’s Day Fragrance Ideas

Thinking of treating mom to a luxury perfume for Mother’s Day? It’s not to late to take a trip to Nordstroms and purchase something fabulous. Like:

Viktor & Rolf ‘Flowerbomb’ Mother’s Day Set ($118 –$144 value) — Full-bodied and opulent, Flowerbomb is a floral explosion, a profusion of flowers that has the power to make everything seem more positive. Set includes eau de parfum, body lotion and shower gel (1.7 oz. each) and a roller ball, (0.34 oz.). Notes include: bergamot, tea, freesia, jasmine, orange blossom, orchid, rose and patchouli.

Jo Malone Sakura Cherry Blossom Cologne ($105 for 3.4 oz and $55 for 1.0 oz) — Celebrating one of nature’s most dramatic yet delicate displays, Jo Malone introduces the limited-edition Sakura Cherry Blossom Cologne, a scent inspired by those few precious days when the profusion of blooms paints pastel pink clouds onto spring’s bright blue skies. Delight in an exquisite interpretation of the airiness of blossoms fluttering on boughs. Notes include: cherry blossoms, rose, bergamot, musk and woods.

Balenciaga Paris Mother’s Day Set (140 –$169 value) — A lovely paradox. A demure violet with airy blossom and delicate peppery notes. A fragrance that is mysterious and fragile, yet leaves a lasting trail. Set includes eau de parfum (2.5 oz.), body lotion (3.4 oz.) and a deluxe mini eau de parfum (0.25 oz.). Notes include: pepper, violet leaves, violet, cedar wood, patchouli and vetiver.

Available at Nordstrom stores nationwide and online at Nordstrom.com. Enjoy spoiling mom!

Treat Mom to a New Scent For Mother’s Day

Here is a trio of new fragrances that would be perfect to give mom for Mother’s Day. They are all light and fruity and are gorgeous for warmer weather:

CLEAN Limited-EditionSummer Escape Eau de Parfum ($49.00 USD): — Enjoy a sensory experience inspired by the relaxed freedom of sun-kissed skin, cloudless sky and endless sea; Summer Escape envelops the body in layers of fresh, citrusy notes (Mandarin Orange, Summer Peony, Orange Flower, Driftwood, Coconut Water) to transport you to the beach in an instant. CLEAN products are available at Sephora stores and www.cleanperfume.com

Beyoncé Heat Rush ($59 for 3.4 fl oz.: Department stores nationwide) — Beyoncé Heat Rush instantly captures attention with sparkling top notes of passion fruit, blood orange and Brazilian cherry. The heart of the fragrance embodies a delicate floral bouquet and is built upon a carefully blended combination of Yellow Tiger Orchid, Mango Blossom and Orange Hibiscus. Subtle and alluring, the unforgettable base engages with hints of teak wood, honey amber and a musk accord that is inspired by the sunsets in Brazil.

Komen for The Cure Promise Me fragrance infuses the essence of Komen’s promise to end breast cancer into a scent that truly benefits and brings hope to those suffering from the disease. Developed by Drom fragrances and famed perfumer Jean Claude Delville, Promise Me speaks to strong, courageous women who live life to the fullest. The sophisticated floriental opens with a fresh burst of mandarin, bergamot, and blood orange. Its feminine heart evokes softness and beauty with pink peony, wild orchid, and rosewood. The scent lingers on white patchouli and musk for a warm, sensual finish. Designed by Chad Lavigne and housed in an elegant glass vessel with interior floral motif, Promise Me is a stunning display item and gift.

Eau de Parfum 100 ml $59.00 (Dillard’s, Lord & Taylor, Boscov’s, Sephora in JC Penney and HSN.Com) Eau de Toilette 100ml $29.99 (promisemefragrance.com,) Eau de Toilette 30ml $19.99 (promisemefragrance.com.)

Mother’s Day Makeup Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day will be here soon — do you have a pretty present for Mom yet? If not, consider one of these cosmetic ideas below. I give my mom beauty products each year and she loves it! Mom probably won’t buy herself a cool kit or pretty highlighter — so treat her to something new!

LORAC Hot Off The Red Carpet Collection ($36.00 — $105 Value) — This set features two exclusive color-coordinated, mineral-infused, shimmering baked eye shadow duos, an exclusive TANtalizer Baked Bronzer, a full-size Multiplex 3D Lip Gloss in 3D (rose bronze glitter), and a gold bag that can double as a blingy evening clutch. It is formulated without parabens and petrochemicals.

This set contains:

– 2 x 0.12 oz Baked Eye Shadow Duo in Tease Me (bronze shimmer/ teal with gold sheen) and Tempt Me (champagne shimmer/ chocolate brown shimmer)

– 0.35 oz TANtalize Me Baked Bronzer (swirled tan, gold and bronze)

– 0.17 oz Multiplex 3D Lip Gloss in 3D (rose bronze with 3D glitter)

– Gold Zip Bag

This is a beautiful kit — my favorite items are the eye shadows. They are gorgeous — really shimmery and fresh — great for now and throughout the summer. The bronzer is also pretty, but the lip gloss is extremely sparkly, so I use it only for night-time. The bag is really fun! Visit www.loraccosmetics.com to purchase.

Make Up For Ever Uplight Face Luminizer Gel ($29.00 USD) — Enriched with precious pearls that catch and reflect light, Uplight creates a radiant complexion. It contains more than 70% water for a fresh, lightweight texture as well as mango butter that creates a moisturizing effect. Formulated for the face and body, this product adds a healthy glow to your skin that will last all day.

This is available in a variety of unique finishes: Dewy, Pearly, and Sparkling. I tried #31 — a sparkling blue pink. Very moisturizing and so pretty — but very sparkly! Your mom may like one of the Dewy or Pearly finishes. If she likes pink, there is #11 Dewy Pink Beige and #22 Pearly Pink Flesh. There are also white and flesh tones. Available at www.sephora.com, MAKE UP FOR EVER Boutique & Studios at Sephora.

Laura Geller Bring on the Bronze ($55.00 USD) — This kit is all you need to help you look sunny and rested, with that just-back-from-vacation glow. It is packaged in an adorable bronze clutch, with orange lining, to hold all your bronzing essentials:

– Spackle® Tinted Under Make-up Primer in Bronze

– Split Baked Body Frosting in Sugar Glow and Honey Glow

– Baked Eyeshadow Duo in Candied Bronze

– I-Care Eyeliner in Brown

– Lipshine SPF 15 in Sundrenched

This is a gorgeous kit for days where you want to look natural and not cake on a lot of foundation. Just apply the bronzer on your face and the body frosting can either highlight or bronze you all over. The eyeshadow and eyeliner make a great bronzed eye (just add the mascara of your choice). And the lip color is almost like a sunny balm!

Shop to Erase MS! For the month of May only, 20% of proceeds from this special kit benefit the Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis. Visit www.laurageller.com to purchase.

Mother’s Day Skin Care Gift Ideas

Moms need to take care of their skin, but sometimes they are too busy to shop for themselves or they are unsure of what to purchase. Skin care is a fantastic gift for Mother’s Day — treat her to fab skin with one of these ideas:

pūr~lisse ageless & beautiful jet set starter kit ($58.00 USD) — On-the-go essentials for taking Chinese beauty rituals with you. Everything you need for youthful, radiant skin in petite packaging, perfect for first-time users and jetsetters. 14 days of TLC helps prevent wrinkles and fine lines, even for sensitive skin. It’s pure genius.

kit includes:

pūr~delicate gentle soy milk cleanser 1.7oz/50mL
pūr~youth preserve age~delay skin serum 0.35oz/10mL
pūr~moist hydra balance moisturizer 0.5oz/15mL
pūr~protect essential daily moisturizer 0.5oz/15mL
pūr~eye adore quadra benefit eye serum 0.1oz/3mL

Visit www.purlisse.com to learn more and purchase. This is a great way to try this line!

Mama Mio Neck and Jawline Concentrate ($45.00 USD): Keep the dreaded jiggly jowls and wobbly wattle at bay with Nexercise, a tightening, firming essential for softening jaw lines and recapturing strong, firm, taut, toned, fit skin. Specifically designed for the neck area; lightweight but hyper-moisturising, packed with collagen boosting, amino acids, firming proteins, vitamins and antioxidants AND peptide technology to smooth out crepe, plump up, mega-hydrate and strengthen giving you a firm neck and jawline. Also included is a pamphlet with neck exercises. Visit www.mamamio.com/us to learn more and purchase.

BORBA Age Defying Starter Kit ($25.99 USD) — Enjoy beautiful results when you use this simply effective, step-by-step starter kit from BORBA. Each scientifically developed formula is powered by BORBA’s own exclusive acai berry antioxidant blend. Skin is literally retexturized, nourished, protected and rehydrated at the cellular level. So with every use, you can cleanse, treat and hydrate your way to younger looking skin.

This 5 piece kit has everything you need to start your BORBA regimen. The kit includes :

4-in-1 Cleansing Treatment (1 fl. oz.)
Daily Hydrator SPF 30+ (0.5 fl. oz.)
Deep Repair Night Crème (0.5 fl. oz.)
Wrinkle Smoothing Serum (0.25 fl. oz.)
Eye Crème Concentrate (0.17 fl. oz.)