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Fragrance, like other cosmetics, has a shelf life. But unlike most makeup, it can be hard to replace, extremely expensive, and once something happens to it, there's no putting it back together. Because fragrance is so vulnerable to degradation from a number of factors, smart storage practices are important. Want to know how to keep your favorite fragrances smelling exactly as they should for as Read more
Perhaps best known for her parts in movies like Inglourious Basterds, actress Diane Kruger is stepping into a new role as the face of Calvin Klein's latest perfume, Beauty. We sat down with the style icon to chat about her definition of beauty and get her thoughts on perfume and fragrance in this week's Bella Beauty Bite. Read more
We had a blast hosting FabSugar Day at the Elizabeth and James Pop-Up Shop during NYFW. From Sofia bubbly, to fun beats, to a Fab-inspired candy bar, we had a sweet time. What made the day even more special was that our wonderful models were our very own readers! Fab Look of the Day members — Leslie, Lindsey, and Katie — alongside OnSugar blogger, Taylor, strutted their stylish stuff. Read more
It’s hard to shop for a perfume that is right for someone else. This Valentine’s Day, get help from the Lucky Scent experts, who have searched the world for these top five fragrances for him or her: Lumiere Noire Pour Femme by Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Monyette Paris by Monyette Paris, Costes 2 by Costes, Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules, and Sequoia by Comme des Garçons parfumes. Read more
We have been getting ready all week and BellaSugar is finally here! Yay! You have been enjoying Bella's beauty news and advice on Fab for awhile now, but now she has her very own site. A huge thank you to our sponsor Sephora for helping us launch our latest site and kicking off our daily free giveaways for the entire month of May! Check back every day to see what Sephora and Bella are giving Read more
When it comes to creatively mixed and packaged perfumes, it's hard to beat the extensive line from Bond No. 9. The New York-based perfumer has created 26 perfumes for men and women that pay homage to various Manhattan neighborhoods. Now, the company has created The Perfumista's Custom Blending Box, which is an excellent gift for any scent-obsessed girls on your gift list. The kit contains a Read more
So many scents, so little time. So if you can't decide what perfume to try next, why not follow the lead of celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss, and Madonna, all of whom have sought out the coveted Kisu fragrance, created by London home store Tann Rokka. This hard-to-find eau de parfum is Eastern-inspired in both its look and smell, with tones of ylang-ylang and musk giving it an Read more
Lyn Harris of Miller Harris London has just released a very vanilla-y, oriental-smelling fragrance inspired by Jane Birkin. Style icon Birkin is a legendary actress, singer, model, and humanitarian, as well as the inspiration behind the legendary Hermes Birkin Bag, which has the distinction of having the longest waiting list for any luxury item in history (about six years at its peak). It has Read more
Here at FabSugar, we obviously have a weakness for anything with "sugar" in the name. So when I saw the cute cotton-candy packaging for Pink Sugar Eau de Toilette Spray, I simply had to try it. Not surprisingly, the vanilla-tinged scent is evocative of cotton candy, but in a way that's sweetly nostalgic, not sickly sweet. You can buy a 3.4-ounce bottle for $50 here. The scent also comes in the Read more
Don't you hate it when you find the fragrance of your dreams, and then suddenly it's nowhere to be found? This has happened to me on at least two occasions, but often, the fragrance isn't discontinued. Usually, it's just sold overseas or in limited batches, and if you look hard, you can still get your fragrance fix. One great resource: the online perfume store called Parfumelle. Admittedly, this Read more
