Update on Beauty Products

We have updated our beauty products section a bit, so we figured that we would share a few links with you to some of the new pages.  It is not yet 100% fabulous, but moving in the right direction.  If you are interested, you can check out what we have started.

Decorative Cosmetics - yes, the subcategory of cosmetics that is decorative in nature is "makeup".

Cosmetic Tips

Fragrances

Hair Care

Skin Care

Makeup Guide

Beauty Tips

Remember, you are absolute beautiful even without makeup.

Lean how to maintain healthy hair & skin here on Apparel Search.

Virtual Aroma Assistants

Yes, we most often publish about "clothing & footwear".  However, we are interest in beauty products & fragrances as well. Smelling nice goes well with your fashion choices...

Aroma is a distinctive & typically pleasant smell.

Today, at the World Perfumery Congress 2022 in Miami, BASF Aroma Ingredients launched the Virtual Aroma Assistants, a new digital platform to simplify the navigation of BASF’s Aroma Ingredients portfolio for customers from the Flavor & Fragrance industry.

Learn about aroma such as the following:

• Rose
• Citris
• Lavender
• Muguet
• Menthol
• and more.

The Virtual Aroma Assistants are accessible on virtual-aroma-assistants.basf.com. 

Tom Ford's Brilliant Summer Soleil 2021 Collection

Soleil Brûlant Eau de Parfum

Bond No. 9 New York Tribeca

Lost Cherry Fragrance | Tom Ford

A sweet & tart fragrance with notes of black cherry, bitter almond, Turkish rose and jasmine.

Bond No 9 Spring Fling Fragrance

A vivacious, feminine, floral celebrating the city in bloom.

Style code: 0400097828944

Introducing the new fragrance by Bond No. 9 New York.

Shop to the Bond No 9 Spring Fling fragrance at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Moschino Fresh Couture

Moschino has announced a new beauty collaboration with Sephora, available online and in-store from August for fall 2017. The limited edition launch combines the playful aesthetic of the Italian label and beauty expertise of Sephora. Featuring the Moschino's teddy toy, products span face, lip, eye and tools, with prices ranging from $14-58+.

Moschino Fresh Couture - The ironic fun of the bottle makes the aspirational accessible to us all. A touch of gold detailing adds a nod to refinement and luxury. 

A surprising and ironic perfume, Fresh Couture plays with fresh and joyful accents and a tempting femininity. A sparkling and compelling top note of bright mandarin and bergamot is enriched with the intense and exotic character of ylang ylang. A juicy and inviting touch of raspberry adds colorful and amusing contrast to the floral heart of elegant white peony and velvety osmanthus. The dry down underlines the refined and contemporary character of the perfume with a luminous, sensual trail of clear woods, white patchouli, and ambrox. 

See more about the Moschino brand here on the Apparel Search fashion blog.

Christian Louboutin Fragrance Collection at Saks

Christian Louboutin Bikini Questa Sera Parfum

Intimate and compelling, takes the heat into the night. Jasmine and Tuberose opalescent against the skin. The colours of the bottle evoke the heat and sensuality of the fragrance. The deep amber and warm gold are inspired by the intense colours of an Egyptian sunset, both a time of day and a place that Christian loves. 2.7 oz. Made in USA.

Christian Louboutin Trouble in Heaven Parfum

Intoxicating and mysterious, the scent of provocation. A second skin of perfect iris, patchouli and tonka absolut, resonates with the dry heat of oriental amber. The sophistication of the fragrance resonates in the royal purple and gold ombré of the bottle. These colours are reminiscent of the perfect iris, a flower that is at the heart of the fragrance. For Christian, the colours also recall the palette of the great French Art Nouveau glass artist, Emile Gallé. 2.7 oz. Made in USA.

Christian Louboutin Tornade Blonde Parfum

A trail of golden light, the scent of desire. A gorgeous red rose lies in a bed of sweet violet and cassis. The iridescence of the fragrance's spirit is reflected in the colours of the bottle. A warm garnet meets a glowing light gold ombré a combination that is both daring and enchanting. 2.7 oz. Made in USA.

Shop for these new Christian Louboutin fragrances at Saks Fifth Avenue.

You may also have interest in reading about Christian Louboutin First Nail Polish Bottle and Loubilaque Lip Lacquer by Christian Louboutin.

TRANOÏ New York Parfums

After the success of the first edition of TRANOÏ Paris: Parfums last season in Paris, TRANOÏ collaborates with KVD NYC to bring its speciality perfume and fragrance trade show to New York City during TRANOÏ New York.

September 17-19, 2016 at The Tunnel, Chelsea.

We hope that you enjoy fragrances.

Learn more about TRANOÏ New York Parfums.

See more about other TRANOÏ events here on the Fashion Blog.

A Love Song in a Bottle

Jus D'Amour Perfume Oil 

The Essence of Love "Creamy, Spicy, Seductive, Wonderfulness-in-a-Bottle? Check. Sexy? Check. 

There's nothing quite like Jus D'Amour!"  Franco Wright, co-founder of Lucky Scent, first to introduce Jus D'Amour to the world.

Xo, Victoria Fragrance

This week Victoria's Secret Angel, Romee Strijd unveiled Victoria's Secret's latest fragrance, xo, Victoria in New York City.

Inspired by the refreshing energy of springtime, xo, Victoria is a free-spirited twist on the original Victoria fragrance. xo, Victoria's irresistible floralcy was built around the pairing of the trademarked Victoria Rose accord and sparkling Twilight Orchid, an exotic floral scent that can only be captured at nightfall.

The stunning supermodel Romee is the face of the brand's newest scent.  Do you think we will look like her if we spray ourselves?  Well, at least we can smell like her.

A little more detail about the new Victoria Secret fragrance:  Sparkling citrus notes and Lady Apple give it a sunny feel, while hints of English Ivy add woody warmth. The white lacquer bottle is a bright, fresh take on the original: splashed with vivid watercolor blooms and accented with the iconic handcrafted Victoria bow, reinvented for spring in modern, frosted white. The fragrance collection includes: Eau de Parfum 1.7 oz. / $52, Eau de Parfum  3.4 oz. / $68; Body Lotion, 8.4 oz. / $25; Body Mist 8.4 oz. / $25 and Rollerball, .25 oz / $18.

So, if you are wondering, “where can we buy xo, Victoria?”, the answer is that the xo, Victoria collection is available online at their website and in Victoria's Secret stores. 

See more Victoria's Secret fragrances.

Sheer perfection: this vibrant floral eau de parfum proves happy is the new sexy, in a frosted white bottle with vivid watercolors and the iconic Victoria bow.

If you are interested in seeing beautiful like Romee but not an actual fashion model, you may want to read our recent Megan Fox vibe post.  It is not relevant to this fragrance, but it may be another post of interest to you.

Thank you for taking the time to read our perfume blog post. We hope that you have found this fragrance news to be informative.   If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Give a Custom Fragrance for Valentines Day

One day especially honors love and affection: February 14th – Valentine’s Day. Each year, many people are looking for the most amazing and surprising gift for their darling. Berlin-based fragrance manufacturer UNIQUE now offers all couples the opportunity to immortalize their love with a personalized perfume or cologne, which can be created online and will be shipped throughout the US and worldwide in just 10-15 days. More than 140,000 custom-made masterpieces have been produced in the innovative perfume lab so far. 

Love is in the air! A gentle blend of rose, jasmine or the charming scent of pink grapefruit and bourbon vanilla? Anything is now possible with more than 150 billion different UNIQUE combination options. The perfume startup company enables its customers to become a perfumer and to create their own signature scent on www.uniquefragrance.com. 

Creating custom Fragrances 

From the type of fragrance, choice of ingredients and the bottles, everything is customizable! The bottle can be labeled with a personal love message or photo, making it also the perfect gift idea. Each custom scent is created by experience perfume artists. The bottle is manufactured in the Berlin headquarters and shipped from the NY distribution center within just a few days. UNIQUE fragrance offers a full satisfaction guarantee.  

Perfume artist Julie Dubois, knows the essentials in creating darling’s new unique perfume or cologne: “You loved-one’s new fragrance has to be the perfect match for both of you. Especially for Valentine’s Day and early spring, I recommend gentle floral scent for women, such as cherry blossom or damascene rose. According to your preferences, they can also be combined with delightful aromas of bourbon vanilla or white musk. For male colognes I recommend woody scents, like sandalwood and cedar wood, highlighted by aromatic and citrus notes such as Italian bergamot or lemon.” 

A custom parfume or Cologne is available from $69.90 with free shipping and full satisfaction guarantee. With more than 140,000 perfumes created so far and over 100,000 customers the innovative company is the global specialist for personalized fragrances. Services are available in the US, Canada, UK, Australia exclusively online. In France and Germany the company has additionally established partnerships with over 500 local perfume stores already.   

Especially for Valentine’s Day, UNIQUE Fragrance has developed new product highlights. Jewelers have created a new perfume bottle, decorated with a heart made from real Swarovski crystals. Other bottles are covered with real gold, platinum or copper by goldsmiths. All gifts will be wrapped as in red premium wrapping. Gift cards and giftsets are also available. 

If you create a fabulous fragrance for your loved ones for V-day, you may want to create your own fragrance collection to share with the world.

AKOWA Fragrance

Parfums M.Micallef, renowned for their authentic fragrances made in the French tradition of crafts and luxury. They are launching the new fragrance AKOWA.

The M.Micallef Company gives priority to high quality and natural ingredients in its fragrances and magnifies each bottle in its art atelier. For 2015, Martine Micallef wished to honor a secret essence, original and enigmatic.

AKOWA is the name of an African tribe, keeping secrets and mysteries to themselves and for their heirs.

AKOWA is a fragrance based on roots from mysterious African plants, created for discerning men who decide their fates with determination...

An original and appealing marriage to which the Micallef team of perfumers, Geoffrey Nejman and Jean Claude Astier has added orange blossom, bergamot, cocoa and amber, vetiver and white musk.

The bottle’s decoration, modern and sober, symbolizes the graphism of the arid lands of Africa.

Martine Micallef designed a minimalist bottle to give mystery all the space.

Hippie Princess Fragrance by Vera Wang

Vera Wang Hippie Princess Eau de Toilette is spirited, carefree, cool. Rings on her fingers and flowers in her hair, she's brave, happy and destined for greatness!

Topnotes: Red mango, white freesia, apple blossom
Midnotes: Lotus flower, apricot nectar, Jasmine petals
Basenotes: Blonde woods, pink musk, vanilla

Spirited, happy and carefree, Hippie Princess is the newest fragrance in Vera Wang’s iconic Princess line. Inspired by bright color and bohemian-inspired prints, this princess has rings on her fingers and flowers in her hair. She’s brave and effortlessly cool, revealing the happiness that shines from a life lived fearlessly.

Hippie Princess brightens in a swirl of exotic fruits and gentle florals, opening with playfully indulgent notes of Red Mango and floral White Freesia. A heart of juicy Apricot Nectar and smooth Lotus Flower softens into an aura of Soft Blonde Woods, sheer Pink Musk, and indulgent Vanilla, warming the fragrance as it lingers on the skin.

The vibrant shapes and swirls of the classic Princess bottle feature a cool magenta paisley pattern featuring an oversized teal heart, while a shiny gold crown perches atop the colorful bottle, adorned with vibrant turquoise stones. It’s a true style statement -- for a laid-back princess destined for greatness.

We hope you enjoy the new Hippie Princess Eau de Toilette from Vera Wang.

Learn more about Vera Wang fragrances from our previous blog post.

You can shop for this new fragrance at Ulta Beauty.

If you enjoy the hippie lifestyle, you may want to learn more about 1960's fashion.

Your Own Fragrance Collection

Katy Perry has her own, so do David Beckham and Taylor Swift – an own line of perfume is becoming a symbol of success and popularity for celebrities. According to a recent research on the result of advertising, the launch of a personal perfume is not only a profitable financial activity but also a way to improve the celebrity’s brand value. More and more businesses, agencies and even private customers discover this benefit of creating their own private label perfume or cologne.   

One of the leaders in the production of individualized fragrances is the startup brand UNIQUE. The specialized manufacturer allows customers to develop and create unique fragrances that represent their own brand or personality. More than 90,000 customers created their own fragrance with UNIQUE so far, among them international Fashion Week labels, celebrities and even the Sky Office skyscraper.

UNIQUE co-founder and CEO Carina Stammermann knows what it takes to create the perfect unique scent: 

Fragrance Identity: A scent is highly personal and expresses a person or a brand. A clear line of concept is key: For individualists intense notes like Tasmanian pepper or suede may be best. For everyone’s darling the smell of pink grapefruit or champaign may be the way to go. 

Corporate Design: Scent, glass bottle, packaging and brand image must constitute a perfect entity. E.g. for a masculine car brand with an aromatic scent, a straight-lined bottle and packaging design may be recommended. For a wedding planner instead a colorful glass bottle, ornamented with Swarovski crystals is preferable. 

Marketing: The commercialization and the branding are important success factors. Does the fragrance represent an established brand or is a newcomer brand going to be created? Is the perfume going to be sold in own branches or online? Will it be an exclusive giveaway, or will partnerships with retailers be established?

Being the first company worldwide, UNIQUE offers custom-made fragrances in a personalized glass bottle for consumers starting at just $69,90 online (www.uniquefragrance.com). Businesses can create their own perfume label starting at 50 pieces.

UNIQUE is creating luxury fragrances that are made-to-measure. The company is combining the traditional art of perfumery and technology to provide an innovative service: Creating bespoke fragrances! The progressive fragrance system and experienced perfume artists ensure premium quality and one-of-a-kind perfumes. The company has been awarded the Global Innovation Award, Service Innovation Award and ThinkDifferent Innovation Award. With over 90,000 customers and more than 130,000 custom fragrances created, UNIQUE is the leader in innovative perfumery and pioneers in an emerging market segment. 

Ready to Take a Chance

Are you ready to take a chance with a new scent?

Delicately sparkling and endlessly romantic, four decidedly young fragrances reflect Gabrielle Chanel’s belief in the power of chance. New to the collection, the vibrant floral CHANCE EAU VIVE offers a burst of energy. Tender yet vibrant CHANCE EAU TENDRE, fresh and spirited CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE, and the surprising floral CHANCE complete a uniquely playful collection.

 CHANCE Eau Fraîche, a vibrant incarnation of the unexpected fragrance, now takes on a sparkling freshness. The unexpected floral bursts with a lightness and zest as notes of citrus, Water Hyacinth and Jasmine Absolute are highlighted and energized with woody notes of Amber of Patchouli and Fresh Vetiver. 

CHANCE, the country’s bestselling fragrance family, reveals its newest facet, CHANCE EAU TENDRE. CHANEL Master Perfumer Jacques Polge reimagines the decidedly young scent in a constellation of tender and vibrant notes, at once delicate and airy, with an intoxicatingly light, fruity trail. 

A lively fragrance, radiant with energy. This vibrant floral scent creates a playful impression with invigorating Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Jasmine, Cedar and Iris notes.

It's your chance . . . TAKE IT! A decidedly young scent for those who dare to dream. A light, subtly sensual fragrance, filled with vitality and energy, evolves from one moment to the next, each wholly unique.

Visit the Chanel website.

Fun video at http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/CHANCE-136332 

Vera Wang Mother's Day Gift Ideas for 2015

Each of these exotic fragrances from Vera Wang delivers a stylish blend of beautiful floral scent, in gorgeous packaging that perfectly celebrates the women in your life.

If you are purchasing for your own mother, you may want to try Forever Vera.

As timeless as a mother’s love, Forever Vera wraps the exotic notes of white peach, gardenia, and coconut water around a tender heart of luxurious Orris and blooming lilac. Deeper notes of creamy sandalwood, tonka beans, and sheer musk linger delicately on the skin. Inspired by Vera Wang’s Wedgwood collection, the bottle’s delicately hammered glass and elegant rope detail hint at classic femininity – the perfect gift for a woman comfortable in her own skin.  You can purchase this fragrance at Kohl's or another retailer.

If you are purchasing a gift for your sister that happens to be a mother, you may want to try Vera Wang Princess.

You’ve pulled her pigtails and worn her favorite jeans. Now that she’s a mom, you can make it all up to her with one gorgeous gift: Vera Wang Princess. Blending the fullness of Tahitian tiare flower and ripe pink guava with delicate lady apple and vanilla chiffon, it’s perfectly suited to a woman coming into her own. A graceful fragrance fit for a princess, the bottle’s cut glass facets, bejeweled crown cap, and crystalline adornment in amethyst hues tell her what a true treasure she is.

If you already have your mother and sister covered, you may want to think about buying a mother's day gift for your BFF.  Her kids may forget to get her something nice, so it may be a fantastic idea for you to pick up a bottle of Vera Wang Be Jeweled to surprise your best friend for Mother's Day.

The essence of the perfect girls’ night out, Vera Wang Be Jeweled blends top notes of pomegranate with a splash of champagne, as sparkling as your best friend’s smile. Mirroring the deepening of lifelong friendship, this fragrance’s flirty florals swirl with passion fruit against a background of pink sugar crystals and musk-infused woods. A bright, eye-catching bottle sparkles with intricate facets of purple, pink and champagne -- the gem your dearest friend deserves.

Above are three perfect gift ideas for Mother's Day 2015.  If for some reason you would like to review additional options, you can view the other gift options posted here on the Fashion Blog (the following are not from Vera).

Mother's Day Hydrating Treatment

Mother's Day Fitness for Two (for expecting mothers)

Gift Ideas for Mother's Day 2015

Handwoven Mohair for Mothers Day 2015

Mother's Day Skincare Gift Ideas 2015

Mother's Day Jewelry Gift Ideas 2015

Hopefully you will find something nice for mother from the selection above.  If you discover a better gift for a fashionable mom, let us know.

Thru the Eye of French Perfumer: Scent of Triumph

We would like to introduce you to Jan Moran, whose upcoming book highlights her extraordinary knowledge on perfuming, keen eye for romance, and ability to tell a sweeping historical debut with a unique angle. 

Though there have been many World War II stories told, SCENT OF TRIUMPH (St. Martin’s Griffin; March 31) tells the story from the eye of a French perfumer, Danielle Bretancourt, whose beloved family is scattered across many countries. Traveling through London and Paris into occupied Poland, Danielle searches desperately for the remains of her family. Ultimately, she is forced to gather the fragments of her impoverished family and flee to America, where she vows to begin life anew, in 1940s Los Angeles.

There, through determination and talent, she rises from meager jobs in her quest for success as a perfumer and fashion designer to Hollywood elite. Set between privileged lifestyles and gritty realities, Scent of Triumph is one woman’s story of courage, spirit, and resilience.

Jan Moran is a recognized expert in the world of fragrance and perfume, with features in numerous publications, providing a tangibility and authenticity to the world of Scent of Triumph. She has spoken before Fashion Group International, the Fragrance Foundation, and The American Society of Perfumers. Jan also created Scentsa, a touch-screen program for fragrance and skincare, for Sephora stores in various countries around the world.

Thank you for taking the time to read our fragrance relevant blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. 

Read more fashion book blog posts here on Apparel Search.

If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Moschino TOY Fragrance

Jeremy Scott will present the latest fragrance by Moschino “TOY” with a personal appearance at Harrods’ Black Hall, in London, on Thursday 13^th November 2014 from 12.30pm to 2.00pm.

From the depths of the wild, stuffed animal kingdom comes TOY, Moschino’s latest fragrance.

Conceived by Moschino Creative Director Jeremy Scott, TOY smashes every fragrance preconception to bits, boldly redrawing its form, function and fabulousness.

The fragrance is exactly what its cheeky name suggests: a toy. And best of all, this actual toy is a real, fuzzy-faced teddy bear to hug and snuggle up with whenever you choose. Screw off its happy faced head and you magically find an atomizer built into the bear’s soft body. Spritz away and then set TOY back down on your vanity table, or toss him on your bedspread with your other furry stuffed animals.

“I wanted to push the fragrance beyond the realm of what a perfume looks like it, or how it’s packaged” says Jeremy Scott of his first fragrance for Moschino. “And I think we’ve achieved that!”

Scott shares his unabashed love and icon-ization of teddy bears with the House’s famed founder Franco Moschino, who devotedly used stuffed animals to cover dresses, coats and hats in his fall-winter 1988 collection. Just as cheeky, and perhaps even more lovably snuggly, Jeremy Scott’s teddy comes armed with a heart-warming smile and a T-shirt that states, “This is Not a Moschino Toy.”

He is housed inside what a realistic toy package would be, replete with clear plastic viewing window, bubble writing instructions to “Try Me” or “Touch Me” and the exact same back flap and hanging hook that are used to hang toy packages in every store around the globe. The fragrance itself features the scents of mandarin, cardamom, and bergamot; and a heart of lavender, violet petals, and hawthorn. Its finish of sandal wood, vanilla, mountain tree moss and acacia hit the woodsy notes that nod to this bear’s forest home.

Undeniably humorous, laced with wit and packed with fun, TOY is also revolutionary as a product launch. It offers as a completely innovative way to package, show, and sell fragrance. Most importantly, it represents another step in Jeremy Scott’s high-voltage journey at the House of Moschino, returning the brand to the spirited heights from which it was born.

TOY launches exclusively at Harrods in London from November 9th-23rd as well as being available at moschino.com. The fragrance will then roll out to department stores and Moschino retail boutiques throughout the world.

Learn more about the Moschino Toy fragrance.

The One That I Want CHANEL N°5

Announcing the debut of "The One That I Want," a new campaign celebrating the iconic fragrance CHANEL N°5. The film is produced, conceived, and directed by auteur filmmaker Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge!, The Great Gatsby), with Oscar-winner Production Designer Catherine Martin, and features Supermodel Gisele Bündchen.

Today, CHANEL premieres "The One That I Want," a new campaign celebrating the iconic fragrance CHANEL N°5. The film is produced, conceived, and directed by auteur filmmaker Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge!, The Great Gatsby), with production design by Oscar-winner Catherine Martin, and features Supermodel Gisele Bündchen.

When Luhrmann directed the N°5 film starring Actress Nicole Kidman in 2004, he joined a prestigious line of directors who have collaborated with CHANEL - from Ridley Scott and Luc Besson to Kathryn Bigelow and Martin Scorsese.

Ten years ago, N°5 was the fragrance of a woman who decided to break free from it all and then return to reality, renouncing her desire. Today, through Luhrmann's eyes, we see the N°5 woman deciding to listen to her heart. She is a modern woman who knows exactly who she is and is free to make her own choices. The film tells the story of a woman who struggles to find space for everything - herself, family, career, and love.

"The CHANEL woman can be with herself on a beach, can be with her child, can have an aspirational and fulfilling work life, and at the same time she can have a true relationship; she can have romance," says Luhrmann. "And in the end, the CHANEL woman chooses love."

Like the N°5 women who have gone before her - Marilyn Monroe, Catherine Deneuve, Carole Bouquet and Nicole Kidman - Bündchen is emblematic of her time. Model, actress, mother, philanthropist, and businesswoman, she is one of the most dynamic women of the decade.

Luhrmann's strong connection to the world of music, so evident in his feature films, is reflected in his choice of Lo-Fang's cover of "You're the One That I Want." With no words or dialogue in the film, the music is not an accompaniment; it is its backbone.

CHANEL N°5, the world's most famous fragrance, was created in 1921 when Coco Chanel asked the great perfumer, Ernest Beaux, to create a fragrance that reflected her vision of modern femininity. N°5 was her lucky number and it was the fifth submission presented to Mademoiselle Chanel, thus a legend was born with the name CHANEL N°5.

See The One That I Want.

See the interview with Gisele Bündchen.

See the Making of the Film.

See the Making of the Costume Design.

Learn more about Chanel here on the Apparel Search fashion guide.  By the way, if you have not yet seen the film, we strongly suggest you watch Coco Before Chanel.  If you would like to discuss issues relevant to Chanel please comment in the comments section below or share your thoughts at the Chanel Group at the Fashion Industry Network.