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I wish that summer was here, don’t you? The warm weather, the sun shining and pretty, lightweight clothes. As it isn’t summer and won’t be for a while, I am faking that feeling with delicious summery fragrances. Here are three new ones you should try.

Lise Watier Désirable
A pure and delicate fragrance with fresh and invigorating notes, blending floral and fruity notes, intertwined with delicate woodsy accents, for a contemporary, feminine scent.

Top Notes: Osmanthus, Wild Berries and Apple
Middle Notes: Magnolia, Freesia and Lily of the Valley
Base Notes: Sandalwood and Musk

Launched March 2008

www.lisewatier.com

Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean
Inspired by Catherine Zeta-Jones and her casual elegance, this fragrance was created by Givaudan perfumer, Oliver Gillotin. It is reminiscent of warm summer days on the beaches of St. Tropez and boasts of sweet, sparkling fruits and delicate florals.

Top Notes: White Nectarine, Bergamot and Sparkling Pink Grapefruit
Middle Notes: Corsican Violet, Wild Jasmine Petals and Sweet Almond Flower
Base Notes: Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Musk

Launching April 2008

www.elizabetharden.com

FLOWERBYKENZO
Kenzo will be releasing their new summer edition of the FlowerByKenzo this April/May. Created by Alberto Morillas of Firmenich, this fragrance is a twist on its perennial classic.

Top Notes: Litchi, Ginger and Mandarin
Middle Notes: Freesia and Violet
Base Notes: Incense and White Musk

Launching April/May 2008 exclusively at Sephora

www.kenzo.com

Here comes summer!

During the Holiday Season I love to add a little shimmer to my evening look - just to give me a little je ne sais quoi. Now when I say shimmer I mean a gentle, subtle glow and not full on glitter.

Elizabeth Arden is definitely my new best friend because they are the creators of the Everything Glows Collection. Now I can brighten up my eyes, cheeks and lips with shades that glimmer and shimmer with elegance.

This wonderful collection includes:

Everything Glows Compact for Eyes
A gleaming silver case filled with five shimmery shades that create a palette of holiday elegance for day and night. Vitamin-enriched, crease-resistant and silky smooth, each eyeshadow provides rich, true color that lasts all day.

Everything Glows Lip Gloss Duo
Inside the dual-sided compact, two coordinating lip glosses double the dazzle in sheer sparkling Shimmer and glistening rosy Shine.

Shimmer Powder
A dusting of sheer, shimmering powder to give skin a luminous glow. Its soft, Kabuki-style brush highlights cheekbones, decolletage and shoulders for a rich, radiant appearance.

This is truly my favourite item in the collection. It is easy to apply and makes me look radiant.

The look isn’t complete until you smell divine too:

Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean
Sensual florals combine with creamy woods to reflect the whispering waters and rich textures of the Mediterranean.

GET THE LOOK
Now that you have the products, here is how you can achieve that Catherine Zeta-Jones’ Everything Glows look:

Step 1:
Start with a clean moisturized face and apply Ceramide Plump Perfect Makeup SPF 15 in recommended shade.

Step 2:
- Sweep Color Intrigue Eyeshadow in Shade #2 across brow bone
- Apply Color Intrigue Eyeshadow in Shade #1 to entire lid, and contour crease with Shade #5, sweeping slightly outward and upward. Blend well.
- Smudge Color Intrigue Eyeshadow in Shade #4 close to top and bottom lash lines
- Line close to bottom lashes with Shade #2.
- Apply two coats of Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara in Black.

Step 3:
- Sweep Color Intrigue Cheekcolor in Sunblush onto the apples of cheeks and upward towards hairline.

Step 4:
- Line lips with Smooth Line Lip Pencil in Plumrose.
- Apply Ceramide Plump Perfect Lipstick in Perfect Cassis.
- Top with lip gloss in Shimmer for added sparkle.

Stunning!

www.elizabetharden.com

I am currently having a bit of a challenge with chapped hands - ouch! It never seems to fail that at this time of year my hands get really dry and tight and basic lotions won’t work. Well I have found my solution - Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturizing Hand Treatment.

After I wash my hands, first thing in the am and last thing at night I have been apply this fast-absorbing gel cream and honestly my hands are back to be soft, supple and healthy. I don’t know what is in the hand cream but it does not leave any greasiness and it has a unusual but pleasant scent - like a herb of some sort.

When I mentioned to my Mother that I was using this cream, she excited told me that my Grandmother was always a huge fan of Elizabeth Arden and used one of her hand creams and loved it.

I guess I am following the family tradition!

www.elizabetharden.com