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Fragrance Review: Tommy Girl Summer Cologne

BellaSugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:00:41 -0700

Last summer, Tommy Hilfiger created a special, limited-edition fragrance for men and women called Escape To Cape Cod, and now he's about to release a new limited-edition summer scent called Tommy Girl Summer Cologne. This two-for-one comes in a portable plastic red and clear bag along with a scented body lotion, all for $48.

The bottle has the same shape as the original Tommy fragrance, but it also has red and white cabana accent stripes. And the scent is much more invigorating than I expected. The juice contains hints of cranberry, pineapple, lemon, lime, orange blossom, coconut, magnolia warm sand and sun-soaked skin. Hmm, they had me until the end - how exactly do you bottle warm sand and sun-soaked skin? But what I really smell the most is the magnolia.

The fragrance was due out in April and is actually available in stores now, but it won't be available online for another week. Do you think this is something you'd be interested in buying?

Fragrance Review: Dreaming by Tommy Hilfiger

BellaSugar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:00:01 -0800

As I hinted a few months ago, Tommy Hilfiger's new fragrance, Dreaming, is an attempt to appeal to a slightly more mature audience than its teenage base. It is supposed to emulate "the sensation of falling in love," and supposed to make women feel "seductive, tempting, and inviting."

Based on the description, I was hoping for something a little more complex. Dreaming is floral at first, and then it dries down to a pleasant but unremarkable peach scent. It smells good, but it isn't very exciting - which, coincidentally, is how I've usually felt about Hilfiger's clothing. Both are built for a mass, mainstream audience that wants to be fashionable, but isn't comfortable with big risks.

When I feel so-so about a fragrance, I ask other Sugars for their opinions. (Fragrance is often a subjective thing.) Giggle thought the florals were dangerously close to cloying-old-lady territory, and sadly, she wasn't alone. Nobody hated it, but nobody loved it, either. And I think that's where I sit, too: It's a nice enough fragrance, but at the end of the day, I would rather be memorable than nice.

Coming Soon: A New Fragrance from Tommy Hilfiger

BellaSugar — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:00:02 -0700

Now, I've never been a big fan of Tommy Hilfiger's clothing, in part because it's one of those lines that slaps the company logo all over the place. But fragrance is another story, and with his forthcoming scent, Mr. Hilfiger is ditching the All-American theme for a more sophisticated one.

Set to launch in February of next year, Dreaming is intended to reach a customer who's more womanly, less girlish. The ad campaign features Swedish model Mona Johannesson in a throwback to the golden age of Hollywood, using Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe as inspiration. Hilfiger told WWD: "[These actresses] have always been a source of inspiration for me, and Mona in this ad typifies their style - sensuous, yet playful." It reminds me of a softer version of the Christina Aguilera campaign-am I the only one who sees it?

To find out what Dreaming will smell like, read more

Dreaming will be priced from $35-$60 for eaux de parfum, and complementary body-care products will join the scent at launch. The fragrance features notes of peach skin, white hibiscus, tuberose, freesia, white woods, and orris. (Orris is the root of the iris plant.) Obviously, there's no way to know how this stuff smells right now, but it seems like it could be very sweet. I'm hoping that the notes of white woods will balance out the fruits and florals-and that maybe Tommy and I can finally make something work between us.

BellaSugar's July 4th Picks: America the Beautiful

BellaSugar — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 08:44:20 -0700

Happy Birthday, America! Today is the day to celebrate our country, our independence and relish in what makes us feel beautiful! I'm such a sucker for a holiday-gimme any reason to dress up in theme and I'll jump. So I've come up with a couple of fun ways to show your American spirit and support for July 4th!

Create your own Patriotic Manicure or Pedicure by choosing colors like OPI Nail Polish ($7) in Blue My Mind, Big Apple Red and Alpine Snow.

You can either alternate painting your nails different colors, or you can carefully paint your own stars and stripes on each nail. Have fun and enjoy your creative liberties!

For two more July 4th beauty must-haves read more

Tommy Hilfiger Freedom is a women's fragrance that came out in 1999. It is light and refreshing and is made from citrus, quince, watercress, Asian ginger, cucumber blossom and satinwood.

It is meant for an adventurous, independent woman who makes everyday her own independence day! This fragrance is actually discontinued, but I've managed to track down a few bottles online.

Make Up For Ever Star Glitter ($13) is flair for your face and body. Decorate your face, hair, decolletage and body with these mini glitter stars for the 4th and be patriotic in style!

Escape to Cape Cod With Tommy Hilfiger

BellaSugar — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:41:22 -0700

Escape to Cape Cod is the newest limited edition summer fragrance from Tommy Hilfiger. The scents were inspired by the charming homes, laid back atmosphere, sand dunes, evening picnics and the rolling blue Atlantic Ocean of Cape Cod Massachusetts. There are two fragrances in this collection; one for men and one for women, which are expected to hit stores in April.

Escape to Cape Cod For Him is made from sea air accord, wild bergamot, juicy mandarin, spearmint leaves, seaweed, lavender and salty sea driftwood.

Escape to Cape Cod For Her is made from Nantucket cranberry, strawberry rhubarb, lemon-lime spritzer, beach roses, magnolia, indigenous Cape Cod wildflowers and cedar. Imagine wearing this fresh scent on sun soaked, sandy and salty sea skin! Mmmm.

The fragrances will only be sold in sets. The Anchors Away Summer Set for Men includes a 3.4 oz Cologne and a 3.4 oz Body Wash and comes in a cute nautical-inspired navy blue drawstring tote and retails for $45. The Seaside Breeze Set for Women, includes a 3.4 oz bottle of the Perfume and a 3.4 oz Body Lotion which comes in a red nautical-inspired drawstring tote and sells for $48. Enjoy!

How-To: Diane Kruger's Fresh Twisty Side Ponytail

BellaSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:00:13 -0700

Diane Kruger's style never disappoints. She's like the girl you admire from afar and want to befriend because she's just that cool. At yesterday's Tommy Hilfiger show, Kruger sported a casually trendy side-swept ponytail with a twist - literally. While we've seen versions of this look just about everywhere lately, her shorter style gives it an effortlessly chic (and sassy) look. For a how-to on achieving this fashionably laid-back style, check out my instructions below:

Blow-dry hair and apply a light/medium hold shine gel like Aveda Brilliant Retexturing Gel ($6 to $16) when your hair is about 80 percent dry. Continue drying using a brush to create texture.
Part your hair to one side (left or right - you choose). Next separate your fringe area. Do this by taking a chunk of hair from the parted side that has more hair, starting at your hairline, and going about two to three inches (right around your ear area). The hair you are gathering now is the hair that will be twisted later, so make sure you have a decent amount. Repeat this step on the lighter side of the part.
Pull remaining hair back into a low-slung ponytail on the opposite side of your part. So, if you parted your hair on the left side, sling the ponytail back to the right.

For the rest of the instructions, read more.

Now we twist. Take one fringe section at a time (leaving a few pieces out to frame your face) and lightly roll back into your ponytail. Affix the rolls to your existing ponytail with an elastic band or bobby pins in a color that matches your hair such as Scunci Bobby-Pins ($1.90 to $2.10) in blonde, brown/black, or auburn. Pin any loose pieces on into the twist, if needed.
Finishing touches: Use your fingers to soften any hard edges. Finish off with a light/medium hold hair spray.

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Model of the Week: Noémie Lenoir

BellaSugar — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:00:56 -0700

Welcome again to Model of the Week, where BellaSugar and famous models come together to talk beauty. This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Noémie Lenoir (pronounced "no-ay-mie lin-wah"). The 5'10" green-eyed model and actress was born on September 19th, 1979 in Les Ulis, just outside of Paris. Her father is French and her mother is from the French island of La Réunion.

At the age of 16, Noémie was discovered by a Ford modeling scout at a post office; however, she didn't begin a serious career until she finished school.

In 1999 she moved to New York, and since then she has worked with some of the most famous photographers in world. Her campaigns include high-profile clients such as Victoria's Secret, Gap, Next, Tommy Hilfiger, Ann Taylor, Ralph Lauren Jeans, Pantene and Marks and Spencer. She has also appeared in Vogue, ELLE, Marie Claire, and Sports Illustrated and has walked in hundreds of fashion shows.

In 2001 Noémie signed with L'Oréal as their spokesmodel and has also taken a stab at acting. She has appeared in After the Sunset, a few French films and is currently filming Rush Hour 3.

She also loves animals, horseback riding, swimming, shopping and spending time with her two-year-old son, Kelyan. Noémie could not be any more of a pleasure to work with, and we wish her all the best!

To check out more about her fashion interests, click here and to see some of her modeling images and discover her beauty secrets, read more

BELLASUGAR: What is your secret to beautiful skin and hair?

NOEMIE: I drink a lot of water and before I go to bed, I always clean and moisturize my face. My favorite cream is called Plenitude from L'Oreal (which has recently changed its name to L'Oreal Dermo-Expertise).

BELLA: What is the one product that you can't live without?

NL: My bronzing powder. Glam Bronze by L'Oreal.

BELLA: What is your guilty pleasure?

NL: Buying sexy lingerie.

BELLA: What are your favorite drugstore products?

NL: Burt's Bees Lip Balms.

BELLA: Happiness is...
NL: Love.

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Model of the Week: Riley Keough

BellaSugar — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:00:00 -0700

Welcome back to Model of the Week, where models dish about their beauty and fashion secrets! Meet Riley Keough. For those of you who are wondering why she looks so familiar, Riley, whose full name is Danielle Riley Keough, is the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley-which makes her granddaughter of the King and the former stepdaughter of Michael Jackson!

Riley was born on May 29, 1989 and was raised in Southern California where she developed a strong interest in fashion. She got her start modeling in a 2002 Tommy Hilfiger campaign, and in 2004 Annie Leibovitz took her photo with her famous mom and grandmother for the cover of Vogue. From there, it was off to Milan to walk the runway in Dolce and Gabbana's fall 2004 fashion show.

After that show, Keough's beautiful looks and strong work ethic helped make her a star. You might recognize her as a Victoria's Secret runway model, from her print ad campaigns for Christian Dior and David Yurman, or from her pictures in Vogue, Elle, Teen Vogue, L’Officiel and Jalouse.

One of Dior John Galliano's muses, Riley starred in the Dior designer's TV commercial for Miss Dior Cherie. Check out FabSugar's fashion interview with Riley. Also, to read about her beauty secrets, to watch the Dior commercial and to see a gallery, read more

BELLASUGAR: What is your secret to beautiful skin and hair?

RK: I try to never sleep with makeup on, and I put aloe vera on my face and in my hair every day. I don't wash my hair very often, and I never blow-dry it, so that it doesn't dry out. Actually, I don’t really do anything with my hair-I'm pretty lazy about it!

BELLA: What is the one product that you can't live without?

RK: Hair conditioner. My hair will start to dread if I don't use a handful because it's so curly and nuts.

BELLA: What is your guilty pleasure?

RK: I eat really healthy most of the time. I didn't eat sugar until I was 12 years old, but I eat loads of sugar now! I love ice cream and all desserts, unless they are fruity.

BELLA: What is your favorite drugstore product?

RK: Cocoa butter.

BELLA: Happiness is...

RK: Swimming in the ocean.

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Riley's Miss Dior Cherie commercial:

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Model of the Week: Marisa Miller

BellaSugar — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:00:34 -0700

Welcome back to Model of the Week, where every Wednesday we learn the beauty secrets of top models. This week's featured model is Marisa Miller, who was discovered by famed photographer Mario Testino in 2001 while she was surfing in Manhattan Beach, California.

It's fitting, then, that Miller's major claim-to-fame is appearing in six Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues. Originally from Santa Cruz, California, the surfer babe was born on August 6, 1978, and grew up with two sisters. In high school, she was a star volleyball player and a big fan of all beach sports.

In addition to her SI shoots, Miller has modeled for Victoria's Secret and has appeared on the covers of Vogue, Fitness, and Shape. She has been featured in campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger, J.Crew, Nordstrom, and Andrew Marc, and in August, she will star in her first television commercial alongside Heidi Klum for Victoria's Secret.

She chatted with Fab about her fashion passions, and you can read her beauty secrets and see a gallery of her work if you read more.

What is your secret to beautiful skin and hair?
Getting enough sleep, drinking a lot of water, a healthy diet, good moisturizers and conditioners. When I'm taking care of myself and being healthy, everything looks better!

What is the one product that you can't live without?
That's hard because it totally depends. After a long flight, eye drops and eye cream. Makeup-wise, it's Shiseido's Eyelash Curler.

What is your guilty pleasure?
Ice cream and croissants.

What are your favorite drugstore products?
Maybelline Lash Discovery Waterproof Mascara and Almay Eye Makeup Remover Pads.

Happiness is...
Hanging out at the beach with friends and surfing. That is the best remedy for jet lag!

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Model of the Week: Selita Ebanks

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:04:33 -0700

Here's a bit of history about the beautiful Selita Ebanks, who was born in the Cayman Islands. Since she comes from a family of seven brothers, she played a lot of sports growing up. These days, she's a fan of basketball, football and tennis.

Her family did not have very much money when she was growing up; she often did not even have shoes to wear to school. Eventually, Selita moved to the US and by the age of 17, she began modeling. (She was discovered at an amusement park in New Jersey.)

You may recognize her from her magazine layouts in Glamour, Marie Claire, Vogue and Nylon. She has also signed ad campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren and Levis. In 2005 she was chosen to become a Victoria's Secret Angel. She also made a TV appearance on Tyra that year, when retiring model Tyra passed on her Victoria's Secret wings to Selita.

When I met her I was stunned by her engaging beauty. She has extremely warm eyes and a show-stopping smile. To read the interview, read more.

What is your secret to beautiful skin?
Don't over-cleanse the skin; you've got to let it breathe naturally.

What is the one product that you can't live without?
Ooooh, my Very Sexy Lip Gloss in Wet, $12. It's really shiny and I love the color.

What is your guilty pleasure?
Shoes. Shoes with a great push-up bra!

What is your favorite drugstore product?
I buy all of my products at Victoria's Secret Beauty because they have hundreds of beauty products online and in their stores. What more do you need?

Happiness is...
Being secure with myself. Being able to walk on a runway in lingerie and feel good about the way I look and feel good about the person that I am.

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