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Aerin Lauder Takes Center Stage

BellaSugar — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:00:02 -0700

Aerin Lauder is set to be the face of Estee Lauder's new fragrance called Private Collection. She is excited to represent the modern version of her grandmother's most intimate scent, yet she's also a little but timid about exposing her mug in the public eye. According to an interview in British Vogue, Aerin is a private person who doesn't like to expose herself or her family to the scrutiny attached to her famous name.

She is hoping that the demure photograph taken by Craig McDean-one that is intended to resemble one of the more famous photographs ever of Estèe Lauder by Chicago photographer Victor Skrebneski-will give a warm, special and personal touch to the fragrance without putting too much emphasis on herself.

Aerin certainly has some big shoes to fill considering she is following beauties such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Elizabeth Hurley, Carolyn Murphy and Anja Rubik as fragrance models for the company. But something tells me she'll be able to pull it off seamlessly. And now, she's also free to add model to her resume, which is currently headed with Vice President and Creative Director of Estee Lauder. Wow, don't some women make having it all look so easy!

Aerin Lauder Presents Estee Lauder Tuberose Gardenia Private Collection

BellaSugar — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:00:12 -0700

Aerin Lauder has just launched a new ultra-feminine fragrance called Estee Lauder Tuberose Gardenia Private Collection. The scent bears the same name as the 1973 Private Collection fragrance which Estee had originally created for herself. Like her grandmother, Aerin initially created this scent for herself and her girlfriends. It became so popular within her social set that she decided to bring the scent to the masses.

Lucky for us, because its powerful and full-bodied mix of neroli, lilac, rosewood, tuberose, gardenia, orange flower, jasmine, white lily, carnation and vanilla bourbon is too good to be kept on the down-low. This perfume has serious lasting power, and the floral and woodsy blend is a perfect way to transition from summer to fall.

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The exquisite packaging is thoughtful and even sentimental. Like all of Estee Lauder products, gold is the dominant color. This collection has been crafted from clear, heavy square glass bottles with gold caps. The eau de parfum sprays have hammered caps inspired by a necklace that was given to Aerin from her grandmother. The perfume spray and the solid perfume are encrusted with semi-precious gems (aventurine, yellow and green jade, citrine, lemon and mustard stones) which were inspired by a Josef Hoffmann brooch.

The fragrances are available online and at few select high-end stores. The prices are in line with a fancy fragrance: $300 for a one ounce parfum, $120 for a 2.5 oz eau de parfum, $65 for a one ounce eau de parfum, $175 for a solid perfume, and $75 for the body creme. Are you going to add Tuberose Gardenia to your own private collection?

Fragrance Review: Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise

BellaSugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:00:45 -0700

While this light and sweet, floral scent from Estee Lauder Beyond Paradise has been around since 2003, I've just discovered it. What struck me was the gorgeous gradated rainbow-colored raindrop-shaped bottle. And after I smelled it, I knew it would make a beautiful addition to my vanity with its mirrored ring on top of the wide neck.

The fragrance itself is more potent than anything I am used to from this brand, and it has a mysterious lingering after-scent that I can't seem to put my finger on. I'm guessing this may have something to do with a few ingredients I've never heard of such as eden's mist, jabuticaba fruit, mahonia japonica and golden melaleuca bark.

However, the ones I do recognize are blue hyacinth, orange flower, pink honeysuckle, laelia orchid, jasmine, zebrano wood and plum blossom. It's definitely the orchid that draws me in and the combination of seductive jasmine and sweet orange leaves me feeling invigorated and comforted. So although this doesn't rank as my favorite Estee Lauder fragrance (that spot is reserved for Private Collection, I like it enough to keep in the mix for the summer or as a tropical holiday option.

Beyond Paradise is available in three eau de parfum sizes ($39.50 - $68) in a 6.7 oz body lotion ($39.50) and a 6.7oz body wash ($30). Are you interested in giving it a whirl?