Luxist http://www.luxist.com Luxist http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/%SiteURL%/media/feedlogo.gif Luxist http://www.luxist.com en-us Copyright 2010 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[How to Use Aromatherapy]]>http://www.luxist.com/2010/03/15/how-to-use-aromatherapy/http://www.luxist.com/2010/03/15/how-to-use-aromatherapy/http://www.luxist.com/2010/03/15/how-to-use-aromatherapy/#commentsFiled under: ,

aromatherapyMost of us treat ourselves with aromatherapy without even thinking -- ever taken a whiff of your coffee as it's brewing and instantly felt more energized? Or lit a scented candle after a long day's work to help yourself relax? The world is full of fragrance, and aromatherapy is the art of harnessing specific smells and using them to improve a person's health, mood, and overall well-being. Here's a basic guide to which aromas are relaxing, which ones are energizing, and which ones can help give romance a boost.

If you want to relax:
Lavender, Chamomile, Vanilla, Rose, and Sandalwood all have calming and soothing properties, and especially when combined with relaxing activities can really help relax muscles and eliminate headaches. Try lighting a candle scented with one of these oils next time you sit down to read a book or take a long soak in the tub.

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LuxistHow to Use Aromatherapy originally appeared on Luxist on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aphrodisiacaromatherapychamomilediylavenderlemonpeppermintreed diffusersagesandalwoodscentsspas-pediastressstress reductionstress reliefMon, 15 Mar 2010 14:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Akon's Handcuff Fragrances]]>http://www.luxist.com/2010/03/12/akons-handcuff-fragrances/http://www.luxist.com/2010/03/12/akons-handcuff-fragrances/http://www.luxist.com/2010/03/12/akons-handcuff-fragrances/#commentsFiled under:

akon konvict
I don't always cover every celebrity scent out there but I had to show you the bottle design on these. The scents are from the rapper Akon and named for his 2006 album Konvicted. The Konvict scents, Konvict Femme for women and Konvict Homme for men come as two handcuff bottles linked with a chain. Konvict Femme combines notes of lemon and mandarin with vanilla and almond musk. Konvict Homme has fresh notes of bergamot and lemon with an earthy base of sandalwood and cedar. Each sells for $41.95 and10% of the proceeds will go to Akon's Konfidence Foundation which is "dedicated to increasing public awareness of the conditions in Africa."

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The latest skincare craze has hit Neiman Marcus. Quasar Bio-Tech Inc. has announced that Neiman Marcus is sellingthe Baby Quasar. What's the Baby Quasar? It's a skincare device that uses red and infrared light to stimulate the human skin at the cellular level. The treatment is said to build new capillaries and improve the lymphatic system leading to younger, healthier looking skin. Promises include increased circulation, diminished age spots and acne reduction. The Baby Quasar uses four different wavelengths, between 600 and 1200 nm, both red and infrared, to stimulate maximum cellular activity.

Treatments take under a half an hour and the machine can be used three times a week in the beginning. The company says that acne and fine lines start to improve after an average of three to five treatments, with monthly to bi-monthly maintenance treatments thereafter. Many people have seen positive results. The red light for anti-aging is $399 while the blue light for acne sells for $349 at Neiman Marcus.

LuxistBaby Quasar, Lighting The Way To Better Skin? originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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kanebo sensaiFinding the right balance between moisturized skin and greasy skin is a constant struggle, especially during the winter months. With most cremes, you have to pile it on in the morning at the risk of getting dry flaky skin, and then risk getting greasy skin come afternoon. Each winter season I find myself experimenting with a new routine of moisturizers to keep my face soft and yet not oily. It's an ebb and flow between dry and greasy that makes me long for springtime skin with every cold city day.

Thankfully the kind folks at Kanebo Sensai recently sent me a preview sample from their brand new line the Sensai Hydrachange Series. Finally, I've nailed down my winter routine with two amazing products that create a balance of moisturizing and plumping. Through their breakthrough "Anti-Aging Hydration," it's a powerful combo to help improve your skin all year round.



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LuxistSensai's New Hydrachange Series Fights Dry Skin Year Round originally appeared on Luxist on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fragrances will last a long time--if they are properly stored, says Harry Slatkin, fragrance expert.

"Fragrances will last a long time if they are protected," says Slatkin, founder of Slatkin & Co., the premier home fragrance brand that is now a division of Bath & Body Works (see video below).

Keep your fragrances, including perfume, eau de parfum, cologne and eau de toilette away from heat. Most importantly, protect them from direct light, especially sunlight. "Light affects the chemical makeup of a fragrance and will change its color which affects the dynamics of how it combines," he adds.

Likewise, Slatkin says fragrances should not be stored in a refrigerator, as the humidity can also change the chemical makeup for the worse. It is best to keep the fragrances in their original containers, if possible, and with the tops tightly closed to avoid exposure to air. If given a choice, opt for bottles with spray dispensers as opposed to ones with open tops or roller balls. Spray dispensers better protect the fragrance from exposure to dirt, dust and air, and have a longer shelf life, too.

Don't be too quick to throw away bottles of perfume that you think may be too old to use, as long as they have been stored properly over the years. "I have smelled scents that are 15 years old, some in bottles that hadn't ever been open," says Slatkin, who is a member of the Luxist Awards' Panel of Experts. "They hold pretty well, and don't change character too much."

Perfume is more concentrated, more complex and less fragile than fragrances (such as eau de toilette, cologne and eau de parfum) that contain less oils and are more diluted. As a result, perfumes tend to last much longer.

LuxistHow to Store Perfume originally appeared on Luxist on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Over at Milk Studios, Frederic Fekkai called the shots backstage at Proenza Schouler. We've been missing our beach hair all winter long, so were thrilled to see the easy textured looks seen on the runway. Lead stylist Didier Malige created the stunning array of hairstyles inspired by the urban surfer girl, focusing on relaxed and easy waves. To get the look, prep hair with Fekkai Coiff Bouffant Lifting & Texturizing Spray Gel, and then spritz with Oceanique Tousled Wave spray. Once you've flipped your head a few times and lifted your roots with your fingers, finish with Magnifique Ultra-Light Finishing Creme to keep the ends silky and defined. Relying on Fekkai's quality products, it's sure to be healthier than saltwater on your tresses.

LuxistFashion Week Hair: Get the Look originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We gave you the lowdown on the latest collection from Susan Woo this season. To mirror the stunning clothes, the models wore a perfect makeup palette embodying spring. Backstage, Tina Turnbow, lead makeup artist for Tarte has created the flawless look.

For an effortless, fresh face, achieve the look in three steps: a dewy complexion, kohl-rimmed eyes, and natural lips. After applying your tinted moisturizer, sweep cheeks with cheek stain Dollface. For the smoky-eye look that works all day long, line your eyes with a kohl liner, and smudge with empasEYES waterproof shadow/liner in charcoal to add depth at the lash line. Curl lashes and add several coats of mascara, then brush brows in an upward motion. Finish with a swipe of new LipSurgence, a natural mint-flavored lip stain.

We had the opportunity to sample the LipSurgence in "amused," a wonderfully bright fuschia shade. We can vouch that it adds just the right amount of color to your face without rubbing off on your wine glass.

LuxistFashion Week Makeup: Get the Look originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Walking the Red CarpetNOT SOAP, RADIO, a beauty product company popular with celebs from Anna Kendrick to Penelope Cruz, has released a fabulous line of products we can use to pamper ourselves just like the stars.

I'm Not Here, I'm Really Walking the Red Carpet is a set of three items: Exfoliating Sugared Body Polish, Body Souffle Body Whipped Lotion, and Just Glow Dry Oil Perfume Spray in a series of "I'm Not Here, I'm Really ..." collections. Fans of the black and red currant, rose and jasmine blend Red Carpet set include Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox among others. For $59, you can have the same set -- and there's free shipping on orders over $50, as well as free samples available.

Our question is, do they use them for walking the red carpet, or for nights when they wish they were? Other collections include:
  • I'm not here, I'm really meditating in a zen garden -- lotus flower, cooling greens, ginger, melon
  • I'm not here, I'm really at the country club -- Champagne sugar: lemon, bergamot, dew fruit, pineapple, gardenia
  • I'm not here, I'm really up at a mountain retreat -- rhubarb, wild spearmint, jasmine, lily of the valley, vanilla
  • I'm not here, I'm really on holiday in Tuscany -- tangerine, neroli, bergamot, lime, sweet tea
  • I'm not here, I'm really island hopping -- coconut, lemongrass, vanilla, verbena, musk
  • I'm not here, I'm really on vacation in a quaint seaside village -- nectarine blossom, honey, peach, black currant, green mandarin
Those all sound like better places to be than our humble bathtubs. Let Not Soap, Radio transport you.

LuxistI'm Not Here, I'm Really Walking the Red Carpet originally appeared on Luxist on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Opulence Eye Lashes
Looking to kick things up a notch this Valentine's Day and really pull out all the stops as far as looking your glamorous and fabulous best? Opulence Lashes has a beautiful line of faux lashes that are sure to impress and will have you looking like something out of a fantasy photo shoot. The 'Calliope' design above features thick black lashes with a border of pretty diamante stones and two feathers projecting off the outer edge (they call it 'wild west' but I think it looks anything but). All the lashes are handmade and presented in a protective case. £125-£175

Gallery: Glamorous Opulence Eye Lashes

Opulence Lashes 'Iris'Opulence Strip Lashes 'Selene'Opulence Lashes 'Hestia'Opulence Lashes 'Calliope'Opulence Strip Lashes 'Hebe'

LuxistOpulence Lashes: Be a Vixen on Valentine's Day originally appeared on Luxist on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've all got our own versions of what love is and what it smells like. Heart of Gold, Ralph Lauren's luxury-edition spray parfum offers his take on romance in a bottle continuing his Love fragrance line. The scent is unabashedly sweet. Described as an extravagant flororiental it has notes of warm amber, magnolia and orris root butter and with a dose of Bulgarian rose and ylang ylang. The fragrance has a sweet berry like opening and the scent that lingers is soft, floral and a bit traditional. This is not the scent of danger, sex or intrigue, it is a scent that suits Valentine's Day in its unassuming, unabashedly feminine style. The 1.7 ounce eau de parfum spray sells for $90 in a golden metal heart-shaped bottle with Ralph Lauren's signature along the bottle's edge . The fragrance is available at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue stores and just in time for Valentine's Day. Saks Fifth Avenue will be offering engraving tomorrow.

LuxistRalph Lauren Heart of Gold Perfume originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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henri bendel perfumeI was a fan of the previous Henri Bendel signature line (the rare mimosa was my favorite) so I'm curious about the new line from the luxury department store Henri Bendel. Last year Henri Bendel decided to stop selling clothing and focus on accessories and beauty products. The store has launched a new line of six signature scents with very tempting scent descriptions. Rose & Oud is described as girly but glam with strawberry leaves, violet, sugary pink jasmine and a balance of oud. Gardenia & Vanilla is a a subtle and soft scent that gently seduces with peach blossoms, lily of the valley, fresh gardenia, and vanilla. A little peppier is the Persian Lime & Pepper which has notes of Rio red grapefruit, bold black pepper and sweet-scented basil. Sunny citrus enlivens Orange Blossom & Jasmine which has sugary Clementine, tangy tangerine, and bouquets of Sumatra lily. Patcchouli fleur and lotus blossoms give Incense & Musk its exotic profile.Grapefruit & Vetiver is tangy and tart but balanced by cooling cypress and mellowed musk. All the scents sell for $65 for a 50 ml Eau de Parfum.

[via Now Smell This]

LuxistHenri Bendel Launches New Signature Scents originally appeared on Luxist on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whether you're pulling off the sexy smoky eye look or just want your eye makeup to last longer, the secret is all in your technique. You don't need to spend a lot of money to replicate a celebrity-inspired look, but you do need to apply powder to eyelids using certain color combinations and blend colors in just the right areas.

Get that runway-inspired look you crave with these essential tips for applying eye shadow from the country's top makeup artists:

1. Apply eye shadow wet. Dab a layer of alcohol-free toner onto your lids before sweeping on your favorite shadow to increase the shadow's staying power. The "trick is to mist the eye shadow, not drench it", says celebrity makeup artist Elke Von Freudenberg.

2. Use shimmer powder to enhance the smoky eye look. Combine your dark brown or pewter shadow with gold or silver shimmer for the ultimate celebrity-inspired look. Celebrity makeup artist www.christopherdrummond.com/Christopher Drummond points out that the key to achieving beautiful and sexy, smoky eyes is to "keep the darker shades toward the outer crease and the shimmer highlights toward the inner crease of the eye".

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LuxistHow to Apply Eye Shadow Like a Pro originally appeared on Luxist on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>beautybeauty-pediabeautytipscelebritymakeupeyeshadowluxist-awardsmain-pediamakeupmakeuptipsWed, 10 Feb 2010 19:31:00 EST<![CDATA[CREED Private Collection Tabarome Last Bottles for Sale]]>http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/10/creed-private-collection-tabarome-last-bottles-for-sale/http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/10/creed-private-collection-tabarome-last-bottles-for-sale/http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/10/creed-private-collection-tabarome-last-bottles-for-sale/#commentsFiled under:


First created back in 1875 by Henry Creed, Private Collection Tabarome has a rich history and has maintained a strong following over the years. Unfortunately production of the "warm, rich, clubby blend" is being permanently halted due to changes in the Earth's climate and only poor quality natural ingredients being available. The last 50 bottles of the fragrance, previously part of the company President's private collection, are being sold -- 25 online via the website and 25 in the New York boutique on 67th St and Madison Ave.

Private Collection Tabarome has top notes of bergamot and citrus, middle notes of pepper, and base notes of sandalwood, ambergris, and pepper and comes in a caramel Italian leather wrapped spray can embossed with the CREED logo and etched with the company's Paris address. $405

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LuxistCREED Private Collection Tabarome Last Bottles for Sale originally appeared on Luxist on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Treatment Room at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills SpaThe newly renovated Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is offering a sexy massage for couples that could be the perfect way to give the object of your affections something you can share.

The Lover's Duet Couples Massage is a 60 or 90 minute treatment in a private suite for two. Champagne elixirs infused with dark chocolate and passionfruit will be given to you in your rose petal-adorned room as romantic music plays, lulling you and your honey into sweet relaxation. At the end of your massage, you'll be given bath salts and custom blended massage oil to take home.

If you'd like to know how to use that massage oil, you can have a 30 minute training session with one of the spa's leading massage therapists (for an additional $105). Now that's an everlasting Valentine's Day gift ($380-$90 without the massage training).

But wait. From February 12-14, your Valentine's Day indulgences can be even more comprehensive -- The Everlasting Valentine's Day package ($535) includes a cocktail and breakfast for two, accommodations, and a private meeting with custom perfume specialist Kedra Hart of Opus Oils' Jitterbug Perfume Parlour. Couples will be guided on an "aromatic journey" and create their very own fragrance, which will be given to them in the form of a 2 oz Eau de Parfum spray and a travel sized roll-on (formula will be kept on file, refills available).

Even if you don't normally splurge for Valentine's Day, don't you both deserve a little pampering? You could split the cost and get it for each other. Visit the website or call (310) 273-2222 to book an appointment.

LuxistFour Seasons Beverly Hills Offers Sexy Couples Massage originally appeared on Luxist on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lafco New York's Avenue Candle CollectionLafco New York has just the thing to help shopping mavens destress after a tough day of swiping the Amex -- a new collection of eight candles named after the world's most famous shopping streets. Appropriately named the Avenue Candle Collection, the collection comprises Canton Road, Ave Montaigne, Bloor Street, Madison Avenue, Via Condotti, Bond Street, Stoleschnikov, and Bahnhofstrasse. All boast 75 - 85 hours burn time from a clean-burning soy wax blend, and the hand-blown glass vessels are hand-dipped in platinum or gold. $48 each

LuxistLafco New York's Avenue Candle Collection originally appeared on Luxist on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell and OPI Partner To Offer Laptops in Nail Polish Colors
Tired of your black laptop blending into the background? Then spice it up by getting one of Dell's laptops festooned with a more personalized shade, courtesy of nail lacquer experts OPI. Now you can customize your Dell laptop (Mini, Inspiron, or Studio) with one of 26 OPI shades using the Dell Design Studio. Just perusing the names can be fun, never mind the color: "I'm Not Really a Waitress" (shown), "Green-wich Village," "No Room for the Blues," "Rosy Future," and "A Grape Fit!" are just a few. View all the available colors.

LuxistDell and OPI Partner To Offer Laptops in Nail Polish Colors originally appeared on Luxist on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What is the smell of humanity? Photographer Anne McClain's unique art project seeks to create a scent based on the experience of an act of humanity. She has been studying at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery, taking courses in natural and synthetic raw materials, chemistry, and creation. Her plan is to showcase the Humanity scent in a fountain of perfumed water in Brooklyn's McGolrick Park for six months starting this summer. The Humanity personal fragrance is described as being based on the Indian white lotus flower with vanilla inflections, notes of maté tea and sustainable sandalwood from Australia. The personal version of the scent is sold in chunky glass bottles inspired by the shape of the anatomical human heart. The bottles with white glass corks were designed by Lance McGregor and Alan Iwamura and handmade by Alan. Each bottle is numbered by perfumer Anne McClain. All of the proceeds from the sale of the Humanity fragrance will go towards building the Humanity perfume fountain in Brooklyn, NY. The 12 ml perfume oil in the glass sculpted bottle sells for $125.

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LuxistPerfume Fountain Planned For Brooklyn originally appeared on Luxist on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anne mcclainAnneMcclainfragrancehumanity scentHumanityScentperfumescentThu, 28 Jan 2010 23:01:00 EST<![CDATA[How to Care for Your Makeup Brushes]]>http://www.luxist.com/2010/01/28/how-to-care-for-your-makeup-brushes/http://www.luxist.com/2010/01/28/how-to-care-for-your-makeup-brushes/http://www.luxist.com/2010/01/28/how-to-care-for-your-makeup-brushes/#commentsFiled under:

A good set of makeup brushes can be a girl's best friend, but neglect to care for them properly and they'll soon become your worst enemy. Dirty makeup brushes apply makeup unevenly, cost you time as you struggle to get the look you want, and can contribute to unsightly breakouts and inflammation when bacteria growing in the bristles gets deposited on your skin along with the makeup.

Aside from storing them upright and away from humidity (in the bathroom is not a good idea) the single most important thing you can do with your makeup brushes is wash them regularly. Once a week is ideal but twice a month is the bare minimum, depending on how often you use them and for what. When washing any set of brushes first follow any special instructions that came with them. If you have no instructions then the following methods all work well for both natural bristle brushes and synthetics.

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Really the high end home fragrance market has been mainly limited to candles. We've covered some of the very fancy and nicely scented candles on the market from such people as Jo Malone, Slatkin & Co., and even Manolo Blahnik. Other than candles, the pickings in the home fragrance category are slim have been relegated to very decidedly non-luxe manufactures such S.C. Johnson and their products such as Glade. Frederic Malle the Frenchman and driving force behind Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle with flagship stores in Paris, and now New York has decided to turn his attention to those used in the home.

On his web-site he states his home fragrance philosophy:
"You don't want to perfume a house the way you perfume a person. You don't want to cover up life's odors but you want to complement them."

Not only did Frederic and his partners create 9 new fragrances for the home but also 3 inventive ways, well two innovative and one standard, to diffuse your home with scent.
  • Fleur Mecanique: An 11cm red cube which met the teams requirements to be esthetically pleasing, silent (so that you could sleep right next to it), wireless (it recharges like a cell phone), and allows you to create a a natural scent of a fresh bouquet of flowers at will. It comes with 5 choices of fragrance refills.
  • Rubber Incense: a unique concept to replace lavender sachets, which often get musty over time, in small places such as closets, and car interiors. The 118g rubber mat emits perfume for a substantial time with out needing a refill or electricity.
  • Candles: 9 different handmade candle selections to choose from although it might have been interesting to dispense with this done to death format completely.
The Fleur Mecanique, available only in flagship stores, costs $380 dollars which includes one refill, and candles range in price from $85 - $125 dollars. If you don't live in Paris or New York you can purchase the rubber incense and candles on-line. The perfumes are available at one of the many stores such as Barney's that carry the fragrances (but not the home collection) worldwide.

Gallery: Frederic Malle High-Tech Home Fragrance Collection

Fleur MechaniquecandleRubber InsenceInterior of New York store

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Fleur MecaniqueFleurMecaniquefrangranceFrederic MalleFredericMallehome fragranceHomeFragranceperfumeWed, 27 Jan 2010 14:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Luxist Giveaway: DKNY Delicious Candy Apples, Sweet Caramel]]>http://www.luxist.com/2010/01/27/luxist-giveaway-dkny-delicious-candy-apples-sweet-caramel/http://www.luxist.com/2010/01/27/luxist-giveaway-dkny-delicious-candy-apples-sweet-caramel/http://www.luxist.com/2010/01/27/luxist-giveaway-dkny-delicious-candy-apples-sweet-caramel/#commentsFiled under:

Luxist Giveaway: DKNY Delicious Candy Apples, Sweet CaramelNext month DKNY will debut its newest addition to the best-selling DKNY family of his and her fragrances. The limited edition Delicious Candy Apples Collection comprises three new fragrances that pair the sweetness of candy with a ripe, juicy apple. The fragrances will be available in Sephora, department stores, and perfumeries nationwide, as well as at DKNY.com, for $55 each.

Juicy Berry opens with black currant, blackberry, pear, and lychee notes, blends into a heart of rose petals and apple blossom, and finishes with sandalwood and sugary blond woods.

Ripe Raspberry opens with raspberry, apple, and lime notes, a heart of peonies and lily, and a drydown of cola accord.

Sweet Caramel opens with candy apple, pear, and marshmallow notes, which blend into a heart of jasmine, muguet and violet leaves and a drydown of caramel and vanilla.

Delicious is right! A representative for DKNY was kind enough to send me the trio so I can try them out. Luxist likes to share the love, so one reader will win one bottle of DKNY Delicious Candy Apples Sweet Caramel by following the contest rules below:

* Leave a confirmed comment telling us why you wear fragrance.
* The comment must be left and confirmed by January 29, 2010, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing and notified by e-mail.
* One winner will receive a DKNY Delicious Candy Apples in Sweet Caramel, valued at $55.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See complete contest rules here.

Want more DKNY? Get connected on Twitter at twitter.com/dkny. And take a look at this exclusive animated video, created just for the Candy Apples Collection launch.

The contest is closed. The winner will be notified on or before Monday, February 1. Thanks for participating!

Gallery: DKNY Delicious Candy Apples

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