BellaSugar

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.

Source

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,

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

Paul Walker Talks About Being Shirtless and "Accidentally Sexy"

Annie Tomlin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:05:40 PDT

Forgive us for stating the obvious, but Paul Walker is a good-looking man. This is no surprise to anyone who's seen his blue eyes in films like The Fast and the Furious, and the sight of him running shirtless in the new Davidoff Cool Water ad campaign just drives the point home. But if Walker, 38, is even remotely aware of his sex symbol status, he definitely doesn't let on. While talking with him in Malibu recently, we found him to be a completely down-to-earth guy. He loves to surf, calls Budweiser one of his favorite beers, and geeks out over Audubon field guide apps - and he just happens to be the new face of one of the world's best-selling men's fragrances, too. Read on for the interview.

What We're Sweet On: Charlotte Ronson's Texture-Building Styling Spray

Brittney Stephens — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 05:05:00 PDT

We may be heading into Fall, but Charlotte Ronson is hell-bent on helping you keep your Summer-chic beach waves all year round. A Perfect Mess Beach Hair styling spray ($20) - from the designer's newly released beauty collection - is great for creating tousled, textured beach waves on wet or damp hair. The formula includes sea salt as well as algae and green tea extracts, perfect for adding bounce and reducing frizz. It is also infused with a special technology that helps deliver amazing shine that adjusts to whatever lighting you may be in. Best of all, the scent is light, fresh, and guaranteed to remind you of your best days at the beach.

Kimora Lee Simmons Dishes on Scent, Style, and Getting Chic in a Flash

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 09 May 2011 03:10:29 PDT

Kimora Lee Simmons has a lot on her plate between her three children, her role as CEO of her own fashion and beauty lines, and her television show, Life in the Fab Lane. With the launch of her new scent, Lov Me ($28), I got the chance to quiz this busy star on her beauty secrets, how she comes up with her fragrances, and what inspires her creatively. To see what Ms. Simmons had to say, just keep reading.

Smell Sweet and Save 20 Percent at Pacifica's Online Sale

Brittney Stephens — Fri, 27 May 2011 03:30:00 PDT

You probably equate Memorial Day weekend with scents like barbecue, salty waves, and fresh-cut grass, but now you can add lotus blossom, jasmine, and gardenia to that list. That's because eco-friendly brand Pacifica is celebrating the holiday with a special online sale.

From tomorrow until Monday, all of its solid and roll-on perfumes will be 20 percent off, so you can stock up on tropical-inspired scents, like Bali Lime Papaya solid perfume (regularly $9) or Lotus Garden perfume roll-on (regularly $12). All you have to do is fill your online cart and enter the code SUMMER20 at checkout. Here's to a sweet-smelling start to Summer.