The Mother of Invention — A Stylish Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Legendary French poet, essayist, and playwright Victor Hugo once wrote, “A mother’s arms are made of tenderness, and children sleep soundly in them.”

This Mother’s Day try a little tenderness to celebrate the solace-providing women in your life — those who cradled you as a baby, bathed and fed you, chased away your childhood nightmares, kissed every boo-boo and nursed every cold, made sure you excelled in school, and instilled the values that transformed you into the strong, independent, beautiful entity you are today.

Own the Room with Roberto Cavalli’s Roberto Cavalli EDP Spray

Roberto Cavalli’s interpretation of glamour is far from austere, minimalist, or rigid, often flirting with the flamboyant and risqué — think of  the black-and-gold satin brocade dress with the  semi-sheer lace panels along the bodice, shaped to resemble a flamenco dancer’s fan, that Victoria Beckham wore to the Bambi Awards in 2006; picture the beaded metallic tiger print dress Miley Cyrus donned for the 2011 Grammy Awards; imagine the bosom hugging, expertly draped cobalt blue gown with the flounce accent that Sofia Vergara wore to the 2011 SAG Awards; or savor the semi-sheer, sleeveless leopard print dress with the plunging neckline and side cut-outs that Jennifer Lopez slipped into before hitting the red carpet at the 2010 World Music Awards.

Givenchy Dahlia Noir Eau de Parfum — Tragic Name, Triumphant Scent

Dahlia Noir.

Valentina Eau de Parfum — A Modern Dolce Vita Story Unfolds Via Fragrance

Inside a Roman palazzo replete with vaulted ceilings, majestic Doric columns, gilded doorways, intricate wall sculptures, ad ancient marble statues positioned at the end of the vast space’s many chandelier-lit transepts, a group of male waiters in full uniform, replete with white gloves, carry a five-tiered cake covered in white frosting up a small flight of stairs.

Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts For Friends & Lovers

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Crazy Stupid Love — More Valentine’s Day Gifts That Will Drive Ladies Mad

With Valentine’s Day inching closer and closer, we know you’re probably fretting about what to get your mom, kids, co-workers, friends, and mates — and, of course, you’re likely dropping not-so-subtle hints about what you’d like to receive from your guy (or girl) on the special day.

Thierry Mugler Womanity Taste of Fragrance EDP — A Mouth-Watering Aroma?

Olfaction and gustation are inextricably linked.

Tom Ford Violet Blonde Eau de Parfum — When Violets Are Far From Blue

As we tiptoe into 2012, many of us are searching for a new signature fragrance, one that makes us feel like we’re ready to conquer the world this year.

Holiday Shopping From A To Z — Arriving At X, Y, Z

Over the past few weeks, we’ve escorted you through an alphabet-themed safari of holiday gift ideas in which each letter corresponded to a theme, pattern, style or art movement, color, aesthetic, or trend.

Holiday Shopping From A To Z — Revving Through R, S, and T

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