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Come Party With Me: Gossip Girl Premiere — Drinks
No season premiere party is complete without a special drink, especially if the show in question is Gossip Girl, where the characters seem to be constantly guzzling cocktails. All the recipes I'm making next Monday night were created by acclaimed New York City chefs: Daniel Boulud, Mario Batali, Eric Ripert — Blair and Serena have surely dined at their respective restaurants.
Not to be forgotten is Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
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Bella Brand: Saffron James
Former fashion magazine editor Katherine Growney grew up on the picturesque island of Hawaii, eventually landing writing jobs in New York City, roughly 5,000 miles east of her hometown. It wasn't until she began working as a beauty editor at Elle that a chat with a fellow staffer began the sparks that eventually would lead to the start of her own business. "I started talking about Tiare Gardenia, Plumeria, Pakalana, and she just gave me a blank stare.
Perfumer Mandy Aftel on Food-Based Fragrance Trend
Last week, I met renowned natural perfumer, author, and owner of Aftelier Perfumes, Mandy Aftel, in her visually stunning Berkeley, CA studio.
With wood built-ins, glass bottles lining the windows, and apothecary style furnishings, it was a little Frank Lloyd Wright with a pinch of Harry Potter. Topped off with the collective smell of essential oils and perfumes?
Coming Soon: Strawberry Flowers Eau de Parfum
Brand-new from Fresh is a summertime eau de parfum called Strawberry Flowers ($38). It launched this past week in the UK and will be exclusive at Sephora come September.
This fruity, floral and sparkling scent is sure to please your sense of smell.
Bella Bargain: Spring Cleaning at Urban Decay!
I might not love tidying my home, but I can't complain about beauty brands doing a little spring cleaning! The latest is Urban Decay, who is offering half off of 50 of its fall products. And you won't have to worry about looking like you're stuck in last season with these goodies, because many of them are great colors for Spring as well.
Fragrance Review: Anna Sui Flight of Fancy
Just a few short months ago, Anna Sui launched a new, fresh, floral and ultra feminine fragrance called Flight of Fancy. Since I like the packaging, I was hoping to love the scent. Unfortunately, I found it to be slightly too sweet for my taste.
Versace Bright Crystal Fragrance
I simply love this 2006 Versace scent, Bright Crystal. It's floral, airy, and the company's lightest and most feminine fragrance yet. It was created from a special blend of some of Donatella Versace's favorite ingredients which include yuzu, iced accord, peony, pomegranate, lotus flower, magnolia, acajou, vegetal amber, and musk.
Bella Brand: Apothia
Meet Apothia Aromatic, a California-based company that creates home fragrance candles, diffusers, and bath and body products inspired by Los Angeles experiences. All products are blended and made from premium ingredients, and both the home and personal fragrance lines feature sleek, award-winning packaging.
I had the chance to sit down with Apothia's founder, Ron Robinson, a couple of years ago.
Bellissima! Garren New York Fragrance For Hair
Picture this: You've got ten minutes before your guests arrive for your dinner party and you absolulely reek of saffron. Aah! There's no time to shower, but that doesn't mean you can't freshen up and get the cooking stench out of your hair.
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