When answering the question, “Are knock-off perfumes just as good as designer perfumes?”, it is important to remember just one thing. The only thing about knock-offs is the price. In all other ways, the knock-off is inferior. As someone who…
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How does a fragrance and its wearer’s personality melt as one? While perfume manufacturers try to market perfumes with a preset persona through its name, packaging, color, and advertisements, the entrancing aura of a perfume cannot come alive until it…
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Christina Aguilera has reinvented herself time and time again, and now it is time for her to be a perfumer! The hype says that she has always wanted to make her own perfume, but then she would say that, wouldn’t…
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What classifies something as a knock-off? Other than society’s perception, should something be judged because it doesn’t carry a “name”? I don’t think so. Why do people lie about having brand-name crap when they don’t? Image has nothing to do…
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Introduction: I never thought I’d be one for buying perfumes from Marks & Spencers, mainly because I’m ashamed to say it conjures up images of grannies.. I first became aware of this perfume -Perfection- when I was bought a gift…
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In the list of possible stressors in life, moving is among the top 3. Therefore, it may sound silly that choosing the appropriate perfume can actually ease the stress of moving day and keep you energized and level-headed throughout it….
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– AT ONE WITH THE ELEMENTS – Avant-garde Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake, brought out his first perfume in 1992. The innovative, L’Eau D’Issey was an immediate success firstly, for it’s design of the minimalistic perfume bottle. Born in Hiroshima,…
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Are you starting to feel like celebrity fragrances are popping up everywhere? Don’t worry, you’re not being paranoid, they are! According to market researcher NPD Group data, celebrity perfumes are the fastest rising market in the perfume industry. Celebrity endorsed…
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If our forefathers were to take a look at the images we consider beautiful in modern celebrity magazines, they would either be incredibly offended or find it hilarious.The identikit blonde, blue-eyed, skinny look excludes the majority and causes them to question their own attractiveness to…
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We all want to feel good about how we look, but that’s easier said than done. Most of the time when we look in the mirror we don’t look at the things we like. We look at the things we…
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The reason why so many women hate their bodies is the cult of celebrity that surrounds us today. We are constantly bombarded with images of movie stars and famous people, airbrushed to perfection, an image that we are somewhat failing…
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In Western societies over the last few decades the ideal of female beauty has been well … thin. It’s a look showcased by androgynous looking models who glower at the camera rather than risk appearing overly anxious to please. The…
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When going to the closet this morning, be careful what you say. Not only what you wear, but how you wear it, says a lot about you. Like a handwriting analysis can reveal if the writer was stressed or calm,…
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Winter can play havoc with the skin, the harsh conditions and cold climates can dry the skin out very quickly making even normal skin dry and delicate. Many people think that simply applying a coat of moisturiser will be enough…
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We do not want “piano legs”. Neither do we want “chicken legs”. We want lovely, slim and shapely limbs. Of course we can diet and work out, but we may not always lose the weight from the piano legs, or…
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It can be a battle to keep skin smooth, soft and healthy during the wintertime. Cold, dry winter winds badly affect facial skin, which is where most damage is likely to occur. Dry skin can result in wrinkles and the…
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Wintertime skin can be very uncomfortable and even painful. A combination of frost and wind may cause your skin to feel dry, itchy, tight around your mouth and eyes and may cause your lips to get chapped. Fortunately there are…
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Many women love to wear perfume. There are a wide variety of brands and types from which to choose. These have different scents, differing staying power, and are stronger or less potent. The price for them can also range greatly….
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If sexy in a confident, self assured and bold avatar is what a woman chooses to don then Crystal Noir by Versace is definitely the electrifying fragrance that she seeks. It is a perfect signature perfume that reveals a torrid…
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If a girl likes the idea of stepping into a confectionary store that is putting out freshly baked cakes and donuts just to catch that divine dessert and candy whiff that makes the mouth water, then White Musk Libertine Perfume is…
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Perfumes are as much about the fragrance as they are about the drama that unfolds around them and Jennifer Lopez’s 2012 number ‘Glowing’ scores big in the extravaganza department. Launched ten years after the 2002 ‘Glow’, in association with the house…
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Glow After Dark is a fragrance by Jennifer Lopez released in 2006 as the fourth spin off to the best-selling Glow, her debut fragrance. It is J Lo’s 7th overall fragrance under the patronage of Coty Inc. The scent is…
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Memories. In any move, the feelings that well up frompacking you or your family’s belongings are stirred upby memory. There is truth to the homeopathic claims thatour olfactory senses can affect our mood change and alsostir up memories of the…
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Life is one topsy-turvy roller coaster of good and bad stress. Whether it’s a promotion or a funeral, life continues to barrel along with unpredictability. And let’s face it: we’re not always in control (particularly during those stomach wrenching bouts…
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A decade after the release of Glow, the best-selling J Lo fragrance that sparked a worldwide celebrity perfume trend, Coty Inc. celebrates the anniversary of this iconic scent through the release of Glowing, a new addition to the Jennifer Lopez…
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Inspired by the feminine glow of a woman’s sensuality, Glow wasthe first fragrance released by Jennifer Lopez back in September 2002 under the patronage of Coty Inc. Glow has preceded and inspired the current celebrity fragrance boom that has refreshed an…
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Aromas can enhance perception, comfort, and pleasantness. Aromas can also reduce stress and increase alertness, which is exactly what we need when we’re moving. Our sense of smell is vulnerable to aromas – we can perceive up to 10,000 different…
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Moving day requires a lot of work. Our bodies are working harder on moving day than just lifting boxes. Stress takes a toll on our bodies as well. The overload of stress and physical work can stimulate body odor. Here…
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Rock Me! by Anna Sui is being pitched as a bit of a wiild child scent that is out of control rock n’ roll. As Anna herself describes it, Rock Me! is a “tribute to the electricity and energy of…
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Even for the most organized, moving day can be a bit more than stressful. Every aspect of relocating to a new place whether it is down the street or across the country is nerve racking. It is quite common to…
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