Sweet and savory, with a hint of salt — that’s the directive Thierry Mugler gave Pierre Aulas, the Olfactory Artistic Director of Thierry Mugler Parfums, during the beginning stages of developing the Womanity Eau de Parfum Spray, the follow-up to 1992’s Angel and 2005’s Alien.
“Feel it!” he urged excitedly, lowering his head so that his gaze was directed to the red carpeting at his feet.
Ten years ago, soy emerged as the ingredient du jour in skincare products aimed at improving elasticity, softening skin, and brightening the complexion.
As soon as you twist off the silver cap of the Olavie Le Vin Chardonnay Antioxidant Sugar Scrub, you’ll feel slightly inebriated — that’s how deliciously potent the Chardonnay scent is.
They say the sinners have more fun — and, if that’s the case, then Zoya’s Fall 2010 Wicked Collection should be part of their beauty arsenal, a colorful electric bolt of naughtiness for their scheming little fingers.
For Spring 2011, Korean husband-and-wife design team Seokwon Andy Kim and Wonjeong Debbie Yoon, the duo behind the buzzy Andy & Debb line, showcased a Mod-flavored collection with a muted and slightly retro color palette, architectural tailoring details, as well as quirky chandelier, Rorschach ink blot, and concentric circle prints.
The folks at John Frieda and the Kao Brands Company were gracious enough to invite me to participate in their John Frieda Root Awakening Summer Video Blogging Experience, a contest during which various beauty bloggers were gifted with products from the Root Awakening line and asked to review them and share their insights through original video content.
Designer Sophie Théallet’s Spring 2011 collection channeled the independent spirit and unconventional brand of beauty that distinguished late Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, with a rich color palette ranging from ivory to blood red, soft black, burgundy, pottery-ready brown, and midnight blue.
The fabulous Romy Soleimani (pictured third below) led the MAC Cosmetics team backstage at the Milly Spring/Summer 2011 show.
The ebullient colors of the ’80s — think Cyndi Lauper, Miami Vice , and Wham!
