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youngheart222 Find the Perfect Fragrance for your style Sep 26, 2007 9:34 AM A perfume is a profoundly intimate gesture that projects your moods and perceptions. The fragrance defines your personality and what you would like others to perceive you as. The perfume compliments your clothes and overall personality to project a certain dominant trait in your personality. As you move, your fragrance defines your presence. It is you at that time and moment. The Bohemian or slightly wild look can be complimented by Aromatic accords based on herbs like rosemary. sage and basil dispersed with silent floral themes. The top international brands defining this look are Glow by J.Lo and L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci. So if you want to project that Gypsy look with chunky accessories and hippie clothes, try experimenting with these perfumes. Simple floral and fruity blends work well with the Casual Look. The casual look is best defined by a luminous scent that keeps you relaxed and glowing. You stand apart and still have the relaxed look. Some of the popular perfumes in this category would include Acqua Di Gio by Armani and Burberry Brit by Burberry. So get your jeans on and relax by looking and feeling Chic. The Botanical or Garden look can be enhanced by using perfumes derived from Jasmine, rose, lilies and combined with green and woody notes. Some of the best picks in this category would be Jazmin by Campos de Ibiza and Fidji by Guy Laroche. These perfumes can go well with a look patterned on large flowery tropical prints. This is the Green look. If you are interested in projecting a Traditional look, try combining perfumes which have a fragrance typical to your region or country with traditional clothes. Perfumes with the Cherry blossoms fragrance could be traditional for the Japanese look, while Lavender could be relevant for a Provencal theme. Some good picks in this category would be Shalimar by Guerlain and Amayra by Ally Matthan. You need to explore which perfume best suits your traditional look. A visit to the local perfume shop or the net would help in decision making. Incase you are looking to leave a lasting impression, try opulent and heady smells like tuberose and champaka. They are strong and leave a Big impression. Some well known perfumes in this category would be Tender Poison by Dior and Jolie Madam by Balmain. A Film Star flashy look with a presence can be obtained by combining glitzy clothes with heavy amber and oriental top notes peppered with heavy odor types like patchouli and vetiver. Try Opium by YSL or Glamorous by Ralph Lauren for that look that is unforgettable. Get that Classic look that is understated but distinct. Cologne based fragrances layered with different yet recognizable definitions like floral bouquets complete the look. Some well known perfumes in this category would be Anais Anais by Cacharel and Angel by Thierry Mugler. The classic look is ageless and distinct. Project this look and find a distinctive yet warm presence. You may obtain a Thin or Skinny look by using minimalist musk notes that smell clean and yet are barely there. The lean look can be enhanced by using perfumes such as Pure White Linen by Estee Lauder and Lauren by Ralph Lauren. Marine related top notes reminiscent of the ocean air , zesty and spicy can be combined with fabrics with white stripes to get a Nautical or Ocean presence. Try Latitude Longitude by Nautica and L'eau d'Issey for women by Issey Miyake. Stay Sporty with clean, fresh fragrances created by blending citrus top notes with the essence of exotic fruit and flowers. Stay playful and a tease by using perfumes such as Eau Vitaminee by Biothern and Eau Dynamisante by Clarins. Show of your tanned body and get the right smell to go with it. The School Girl or the Good Girl presence can be obtained by non shocking fragrance notes. Citrus and aromatic notes blended, exude a clean smell and this goes well with mini skirts and simple shoes. The recommended perfumes in this look are Lemon Sorbet by Etro and Lime Basil by Jo Malone. Try the Ethnic look by using fragrances that leave a distinct impression. Powerful metallic green notes of galbanum or woody notes like cedar will do very well. Combined with craft based designs on clothes they will help create a strong ethnic look. Try Vent Vert by Balmain or So Pretty by Cartier. And finally get that Rich / Empire presence with chypre or fougere notes based on woody, mossy and floral accords that leave a rich and lingering odour. Gucci Rush by Gucci and Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel fit well into this category. Here's a little something to help you out:
youngheart222 Birthstone Gems: Which one is yours? Sep 26, 2007 8:47 AM Birthstones have been used since at least the first century as a way to give good luck on ones birthday. Gemstones are associated with each month and each precious stone has designated qualities associated with it. Birthstones are also a fun way to share something about yourself. January Birthstone - Garnet Garnet Color Garnets used in birthstone jewelry are usually deep red, but the gemstones are found in nearly every color except blue. Garnet Folklore Red garnets have long been associated with blood purification. They were believed to protect against food poisoning, snake bite, and hemorrhage. February Birthstone - Amethyst Amethyst Color Amethyst is a form of quartz. Its color varies from pale lilac to dark purple. Amethyst Folklore Amethyst was believed to help protect the wearer from becoming intoxicated. The gemstone is widely known as a symbol of peace and tranquility. March Birthstone - Aquamarine Aquamarine Color Aquamarine exists in all shades of blue. Clear blue aquamarine is more valuable than stones with traces of other colors. Aquamarine Folklore Aquamarine is said to protect sailors while they are at sea. The gems were also worn to prevent seasickness and other types of stomach ailments. April Birthstone - Diamond Diamond Color Diamonds are the most durable substance on earth. Most are colorless, but colored variations are growing more popular every year. Diamond Folklore Some ancient cultures associated diamonds with lighting bolts, believing they were formed when lightning struck the earth. They are a symbol of courage and true love. May Birthstone - Emerald Emerald Color Emeralds vary from light to dark green, and most are embedded with bits of other substances. Perfectly clear emeralds are rare and very expensive, so it is not uncommon for emeralds to be treated in some way to enhance their appearance. Emerald Folklore Some cultures believed that emeralds gave the wearer psychic powers. They were thought to improve both eyesight and fertility. June Birthstone - Pearl Pearl Color and Origins Unlike other birthstones, which are formed from inorganic substances, a pearl is formed by a living organism. A pearl begins as a piece of grit or other foreign substance that makes its way into the shell of a marine or freshwater mollusk (oysters, clams). A defense mechanism kicks-in to coat the particle with layer after layer of a substance called nacre, eventually forming a pearl. Naturally occurring pearls are very rare. Most of the pearls we buy are "cultured," pearls that originate when beads or pieces of nacre are intentionally inserted into a mollusk and allowed to grow. Pearls are traditionally white with flashes of iridescent pink, but today's cultured pearls are available in a rainbow of colors and in a huge range of shapes and sizes. Pearl Folklore Different cultures throughout history have associated pearls with modesty, chastity, power, and courage. July Birthstone - Ruby Ruby Color Rubies and sapphires are the same mineral, corundum. Sapphires exist in many colors, but red corundum is always a ruby. The actual color of a ruby can vary from bright red to red-violet or brownish-red. Ruby Folklore Rubies were believed to make the wearer wise, to bring love, and to help protect their owners against all sorts of misfortunes. August Birthstone - Peridot Peridot Color Peridot is a lime green stone that is sometimes tinged with olive or brownish shades. Peridot Folklore Peridot is one of the oldest known gemstones. It has traditionally been a symbol that represents the sun and wearing it was thought to provide protection from nightmares. September Birthstone - Sapphire Sapphire Color Sapphires are available in all colors except red, because red pieces of the same mineral, corundum, are always called rubies. The most popular sapphire color is cornflower blue. Sapphire Folklore Ancient priests believed sapphires helped them predict the future. The gem is associated with peace and happiness. October Birthstone - Opal Opal Color Opals are soft gemstones embedded with impurities that produce flashes of color. Opal Folklore Opals have long been a symbol of innocence and purity. November Birthstone - Topaz Topaz Color Most topaz is yellow, but it exists in other colors, including red, golden-brown, green, blue, and pink. Yellow topaz is sometimes heat treated to change its color to pink or red. Topaz Folklore Topaz was thought to calm tempers and give its wearer strength. Powders ground from the gem were used to treat asthma and insomnia. Citrine is sometimes used for December birthstone jewelry. December Birthstone - Turquoise Turquoise Color Turquoise is a soft, opaque stone that is found in colors ranging from sky blue to bluish-green to a true, vivid green. Turquoise Folklore Native Americans associated the colors of turquoise with the blue sky and green earth. They believed that wearing turquoise resulted in happiness and security. Blue Topaz is sometimes used as an alternate December birthstone. Summary:
youngheart222 How to get Smokey Eyes Sep 26, 2007 8:07 AM Here's a quick how-to video featuring make-up artist Sandy Gold...I hope it will be helpful!
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mizzpetite Milan Fashion Week-DAY FIVE Sep 26, 2007 7:24 AM MILAN FASHION WEEK - DAY FIVE PRADA is always a big draw during Milan Fashion Week - and, thanks to an Art Nouveau-inspired show last night, it appears the house shows no signs of letting up on its reputation for keeping things fresh and intellectual. Spring/summer 2008 for the label is marked out by prints, featuring idyllic garden scenes full of blooming plant life and modest naked flower fairy-esque women. In a riotous blaze of spring colour, its light, ruffle-sleeved tunics and full, calf-length skirts took on a fantastical and pretty guise; Suzy Menkes described the collection as "eerily beautiful". Elsewhere, Sienna Guillory and Rosario Dawson were surprised by a paparazzo on the front row at Moschino, who approached and asked for a photo - of him with Dawson. Guillory obliged - yelling, "This is awesome!" as she tried to figure out how to use his giant-lens camera - before the models took to the catwalk in typically quirky frill-hemmed boucle jackets, silk-edged PVC macs and boiler suits. Missoni showed a painterly collection of flower-daubed silk tunics and mirror-embroidered mini skirts; Etro gave us funky knit dresses with bold, Seventies-style prints and Tomas Maier impressed at Bottega Veneta with the details: bow-backed gowns, painstakingly ruffled sleeves and luxe, pleated day dresses. As the fashion pack retired for a glass of Champagne (last night's occasion being the launch of Martin Margiela's new boutique on Milan's Via Spiga), a dramatic thunderstorm broke over the city and it is still raining today - expect plenty of talk of ruined shoes in the front rows of Jenny Packham, Roberto Cavalli, Emporio Armani, Gucci and Alberta Ferretti. (September 26 2007, AM) Leisa Barnett

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