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Frédéric Malle's Scent of Mediterranean Nights

BellaSugar — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:00:23 PDT

This light and sweet Frédéric Malle Editions de Parfums Lys Mediterranée ($120) is one of those great scents that perfectly captures the warmth and excitement of a Summer evening. In fact, the high-end fragrance, created by famed perfumer Edouard Fléchier, is designed to evoke evenings by the Mediterranean seaside.

Fléchier is probably best known as the man behind 1985's top-selling fragrance, Poison by Christian Dior. Just looking at that familiar purple bottle makes me melt, and I was only 8 years old when it came out. Thankfully, Lys Mediterranée is far more subdued than Poison. It's made from ginger lily, lily of the valley, angelica root, orange flower, water lily, and musk, which gives it a crisp, breezy feel.

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Beauty Marked! Your Favorite Summer Scents

BellaSugar — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 06:00:34 PDT

After declaring Dior Addict 2 Summer Peonies one of my must-haves for June, I got to thinking about the importance of having a special Summer scent. After all, the change in seasons means finding a light-smelling perfume that's perfectly suited to the hotter months. So for our latest Beauty Mark It challenge, I asked you guys to Beauty Mark your favorite fragrances for when the weather gets warm. (To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here.)

The response to this challenge was truly overwhelming - but in a great way! The Beauty Marks ran the gamut from affordable mists, like ElleJay's Victoria's Secret Tahitian Vanilla Flower Body Spray, to pricier perfumes, such as Givenchy Very Irresistible Givenchy Summer Sun, about which Foreverdizzy raves: "Not only does the bottle reflect the mood of hot summer days, but the scent does, too!"

I've assembled all of the Summer fragrance favorites in a handy widget, so you can just use the arrows on the upper right to scroll through the Beauty Marks! If you want to learn more about a product, just click on the link. Nice work, everyone!

Bill Blass Parfum Concentree

BellaSugar — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:54:49 PDT

Bill Blass Parfum Concentree ($150) is a sophisticated and fresh Summer fragrance. It has a strong floral, green-garden smell that is perfect for this time of year. I recently tried a sample of it, and I was happy and surprised that it kept its scent far longer than most perfumes.

It is blended with neroli, galbanum, mandarin, hyacinth, lily of the valley, tuberose, and jasmine. The .7-ounce bottle is also very sweet and demure, with a taupe grosgrain ribbon tied in a bow around the nape. The scent is also available in as an Eau de Parfum ($95), a body cream ($95), a body lotion ($48.50), and a body powder ($60).

Beauty Mark It! Your Favorite Scent for Summer

BellaSugar — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 06:00:00 PDT

On Monday, I declared Dior Addict 2 Summer Peonies one of my must-haves for June. Let's face it: No one wants to spend the Summer wearing a fragrance fit for Fall. But really, any Summer scent will do. The important thing is finding a special light-smelling perfume that's perfectly suited to the hotter months.

So for this week's Beauty Mark It challenge, I want to hear what Summer scent you switch to when the weather gets warm. Tell me by Beauty Marking your favorites and tagging your choices with the phrase "Summer Scent." I'll feature the readers' favorites on BellaSugar next Tuesday, June 12.

To learn what a Beauty Mark is and how to make one, click here. To see some of my favorite online beauty stores,

Saks Beauty Place
Victoria's Secret Beauty
Sephora
Drugstore.com
Fred Segal Beauty
Folica
Strawberrynet.com
Nordstrom
Bergdorf Goodman
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Jennifer Lopez Glows and Commemorates 10 Years With Coty

Katie Henry — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:49:00 PDT

Jennifer Lopez has accomplished many things in her career, and last night she celebrated another major milestone. The signer, dancer, and beauty icon was feted by her fragrance partner, Coty, at an intimate party to mark the 10-year anniversary of her first scent, Glow. Since its release, Glow has garnered a whopping $1 billion in retail sales, won numerous awards, and was the foundation to which the House of Jennifer Lopez - which includes 18 fragrances in total - was built upon.

According to Jennifer, her newest scent, Glowing, was "created to pay homage to the fragrance that set it all up for us." Glowing's bottle is Baccarat crystal-inspired and lights up when the actuator is pressed. (Even Jennifer's four-foot celebratory cake, which Coty presented to her after the press conference, lit up on the top layer.) In addition, the fragrance is prominently placed in the hot new video for her latest single, "Dance Again," following Jen's sexy dance sequence with boyfriend and fellow dancer Casper Smart. The pair are embarking on an international tour this Summer, and when asked what beauty item she'll bring on the road, Jen replied, "Sunscreen!"

Take a Peek at Hair Chameleon Drew Barrymore's New Blond Strands

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:06:21 PDT

Drew Barrymore is a blonde again - InStyle
Catch the scent of Eva Longoria's newest fragrance - Styleite
The beauty buys you should be stealing from the man in your life - Stylelist
Products that won't melt in the Coachella sun - Refinery 29
Emma Watson's lower-back tattoo is actually for a movie - HuffPost Style
See all the Nars Summer 2012 additions - Makeup and Beauty Blog
Five all-green skin care brands to try this month - The Frisky
These products should top your Spring shopping list - Glo
How to balance a bright lip with subtle eyes - Beauty High
Selena Gomez's new perfume bottle is swathed in metallic lips - The Stir

Beyoncé Launches a Limited-Edition Perfume For Summer

FabSugar — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:00:32 PDT

Burberry's New Summer Scent

BellaSugar — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:12:22 PDT

Burberry Summer, $58, is a yummy limited edition fragrance that will actually only be for sale from April to May. This is a much lighter, sweeter and more citrusy scent than the classic perfume - and it comes in a cute pink preppy bottle!

The design of the bottle and the packaging was inspired by the essence of an English summer day. There is a soft pink nautical rope logo on the bottle and the outer packaging is crisp white with a cute pink and white check design.

It is made from: mandarin, bergamot, grapefruit, green apple, water lily, freesia, rose, cedarwood, sandalwood, white musk, vanilla and a hint of moss; it is available in a 3.3 oz spray for $58 and a 1.7 oz spray for $47.

Be Fearless. Every Day.

Sponsor — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:00:00 PDT

Have you wanted to attempt the little white dress (LWD) Summer trend but you're too scared it won't flatter your figure? Or have you been dying to talk to that adorable co-worker of yours but you haven't had the guts? Well, now is the time to throw yourself into life's experiences. And as you do, Secret will be there to empower you! With Secret Scent Expressions, you'll have the protection you need to experience this time in your life without fear. You'll sport a fresh scent in your new white mini and be sweat-protected as you approach your crush.

Are you fearless? Tell us how so you can empower others to do the same.

Link Time: Vibrate Your Way to Sexy Lips

BellaSugar — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:32:00 PDT

A lip exfoliator with a built-in vibrator - Refinery 29
Best bet: bleeding skull candle - The Cut
8 easy Halloween hairstyles - Real Simple
MAC's Twig lipstick is a great transitional hue - Makeup and Beauty Blog
How to do a natural-looking lip stain - InStyle
The perfect Halloween scent - Temptalia
Celebrity manicurist Dawn Sterling shares her top beauty tips - The Fashion Spot
Summer to Fall skin care favorites - Afrobella
Bitten by the color bug: new, temporary hair color powders - Beauty High