Archive for December, 2009
In 1985 Paul Sebastian launched their first women’s perfume, Design. Although Paul Sebastian is considered a cologne brand for men, they also offer women’s perfume. Design perfume, the first of several offered by Paul Sebastian, is classified as a refreshing, floral and soft fragrance.
Even though Paul Sebastian Inc. was sold in 1999 to FFI Fragrances, including Design, Casual, Cigar Aficionado and Paul Sebastian Fine Cologne, they still continue to thrive as a well established name brand.
I’ve always been a fan of hockey, football and basketball and thought it was rather interesting when
Tony Parker and Eva Longoria got married. Honestly, I didn’t think it would last, don’t know why for sure, but I didn’t. However, it is refreshing to see them still together.
Eva Longoria Parker has now joined a large list of celebrities launching her own womens perfume called, Eva by Eva Longoria. Eva’s new fragrance is due out in the U.S. in the spring according to Women’s Wear Daily. Eva told WWD that she has always been somewhat allergic to all perfumes and wanted to create something that all women could wear. Eva created a scent that is light, fresh and unique. “I think that the scent of a women is extremely sexy and this scent will prove that” says Eva Longoria Parker. I must admit that I’m looking forward to the new scent.
Is it really any wonder that Byonce Knowles finally launches her own women’s perfume? Several female singers such as Mariah Carey, Faith Hill and Brittney Spears have their own fragrances, it was really only a matter of time.
Over the last few years Byonce has appeared in perfume advertisements for other designers from Armani to Tommy Hilfiger. Her perfume, Heat, comes packaged in a red triangle bottle and will be released in U.S. stores in February 2010 before going international next summer.
Loris Azzaro, born February 9, 1933 in Tunisia from Sicilian parents, was a very well known French Fashion designer. By 1968 he was a huge success, over the course of his career he designed dresses for celebrities like Sophia Loren, Raquel Welch, Kate Winslet and Nicole Kidman.
In 1975 he created his first fragrance for women called “Couture”, in 1996 he released Chrome cologne for men which has become the top selling fragrance for men in the market.
Since the death of Loris Azzaro in 2003 the company continues the clothing line but is more known now for their fragrance line. Original Loris Azzaro vintage pieces are still in demand.
Christmas is the perfect time for me to reflect on the past year. A time for me to think about what I have done for others and what other people have done for me. I could not ever repay my husband, children and grandchildren for their unconditional love and for all their understanding. I also remember why we celebrate Christmas to begin with, the birth of Christ. I always think about the three wise men baring gifts and what those gifts were. Gold, frankincense and myrrh were the gifts presented to the Baby Jesus.
In biblical days Queen Esther was bathed in oil of myrrh for six months and another six months in other aloes and perfumes before she was presented to the king, this was how women would beautify themselves. Now days we use myrrh in aromatherapy candles for healing, purifying and uplifting. Myrrh oil is also used to help alleviate wrinkles and also to uplift skin and rejuvenate mature complexions. The Greek culture used myrrh oil as part of their soldiers combat gear because of it’s very high antiseptic and anti inflammatory properties.
Remember when designer perfume was an expensive commodity? Now people are wiser about their shopping choices and there is a flood of perfume buying options that we should all take advantage of. Designer labels like Magnifique perfume are now available at far cheaper prices that people could have ever thought before.
And, you know, they still smell the same as when you wanted them, they are just far less expensive. The online industry has really turned shopping on its head and you have the opportunity to field the many choices for perfume and smell exactly like the most beautiful models and actresses.
Tim McGraw launched his first cologne, McGraw, in 2008 by Coty. The fragrance opens with the scent of freshly grated nutmeg, the heart note, moss, which is appropriately used in the production of whiskey gives this fragrance it’s earthy natural essence. The base note has just a hint of Tennesse whiskey which gives McGraw it’s warm, slightly woody quality.
Since August 2008, Tim McGraw has made nearly $6 million in sales, making it the 6th best selling men’s cologne in the mass market category, not to bad for a cologne created by a country singer in just a little over a year.
His latest cologne, Southern Blend is now available and I might add either one would make someone a great Christmas gift.
Nichole Richie, the one time party girl has been busy over the last few years. Nicole has made cameo appearance’s on NBC’s “American Dreams” and “Chuck”.
In 2005 Nicole wrote a semi-autobiographical novel, The Truth About Diamonds. In 2007 she announced plans to start a jewelry, sunglasses and accessories line along with women’s perfume and a style book. In 2009 Nicole was a member of a rock band called Darling, she also created a clothing collection for a maternity store called A Pea in a Pod.
What is Nicole Richie doing nowadays? The once star of The Simple Life is starring and producing a half hour comedy for ABC, loosely based on her life. About her new comedy she states, ” Lately, I have been surrounded by many different women of all ages and walkes of life. It amazes me to watch and observe how many different ideas there are about what a women’s role should be in this era, I have taken these fascinating ideas, and compiled them into something that I think will be very special and funny. We are in the early stages and I can’t wait to share more with you soon.
I love Christmas, it really is the most wonderful time of the year, the lights, the snow (even though I don’t like the cold) the ground all covered in white, the trees covered and all the different colored lights against the snow, how very pretty. I really enjoy going shopping and seeing all the stores decorated and the sound of Christmas music, it is so great. The best part to me is Christmas morning and getting to watch the kids open gifts and the looks on their faces, how very innocent.
Now the not so fun part is the stress that goes along with the Christmas shopping, the traffic, the snowy roads and it seems I can never find a decent parking spot so I have to walk forever (it feels) to get in the mall just to fight the many people that probably feel the same stress that I do. However, the great part is going home getting everything taken care of, settling down to a nice hot bath with 2 or 3 aromatherapy candles burning and being able to put the season back into perspective. What a great time of the year.
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