Clinique had a fabulous idea for the holidays this year. How about this... Put your own personalized photo on one of their Happy Perfume bottles. I love personalized gifts, and there is nothing quite more personal than a photo and a perfume.

This is only available online at clinique.com and for a limited time only. So you will want to shop early for this present. 

The process is pretty simple to complete. All you do is log on through this link to Clinique.com, upload your picture, name the bottle, and order. Voila.

All this pretty perfume and bottle will cost you is the price of the product itself, $52.00.

This is such a unique idea. I really love it, and will be ordering one for my sister. She loves the Happy fragrance! I think I am going to upload a picture of her daughter, who is just 18 months old. I think it would be a special gift for her to give Mommy.

What better way to show how "Happy" your special someone makes you.

Givenchy fragrance is holding an online competetion where contestants are challenged to create a slogan for their Very Irresistible Givenchy fragrance ad featuring Liv Tyler.

The 1st place winner wins a trip for two to meet Liv Tyler at her Sephora public appearance in NYC. They'll also receive a poster of the ad with their ewinning slogan, chosen by an illustrious panel of judges with representatives from Givency and Seventeen magazine. The winner will also be treated to a swag bag and lunch at the Seventeen magazine offices.

And, there are some other great prizes as well, that will be votes on by the community, as voted right online:

2nd place: Winner will receive a Very Irresistible Givency gift basket valued at $250 and a poster of the ad with the 2nd place slogan. 

10 Highest Scores: Receive a sample of Very Irresistible Givency

5 Most Viral: Recevie a Seventeen magazine goodie bag.

Visit this link for all of the contest details, to see the entrants and vote, plus a behind the scenes clip of Live Tyler at the Very Irresistible Givenchy shoot. 

I don't write too much about fragrance here, but I had to share my latest love for my daughter's choice of scent - Ralph Rocks.

This is another youth oriented scent, by their own description, it is an exciting and rebellious blend. I think it is perfect for me, even. It smells a bit of sweet citrus with deep coconut - almost creamy. Yum!

The notes:Passion Fruit, Humid Mist, Kiwi, Washed Citrus Accord, Dewey Green Palm Leaves, Freesia, Orange Blossom, Heirloom Hyacinth, White Coconut Milk, Sun Bleached Woods, Amber, Indonesian Sandalwood.

The Ralph Rocks collection includes an EDT Spray in three sizes, a body moisturizer and shower gel.    

And of course, the most precious bouquets come in enticing packages, don't they? Maybe that is why  Acqua di Parma, the most exclusive perfumer in Italy, presents its most chic and sophisticated floral perfume set in a luxurious hatbox for that much-loved mother. The hatbox that this set is housed in is absolutely stunning,  covered in a soft and delicate lilac moire fabric with a matching lilac satin ribbon. 

The Iris Nobile Gift Set includes:

Iris Nobile Eau de Parfum - 50ml spray
Luminous Body Cream – 150ml in a satin glass jar

This beautifully scented gift set is available at Saks Fifth Avenue for $118

Philosophy has created one of their favorite formulas, their 3-in-1 shampoo, bubble bath, and shower gel, in memory of the late and great, Dana Reeve. Dana Reeve was the wife of the late Christopher Reeve. And the title of this product exemplifies who Dana was, in person and in spirit. Inner Grace.

Inner Grace is one of the best smelling, clean, yet fresh and pretty scents, I have ever smelled. It is a softer, less musky version of Amazing Grace. I hope it is added as a regular product, with hopefully lotion and perfume from the company soon. That is how much I adore this scent.

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So, you may not be able to physically get to New York's famed Bryant Park (the setting of the twice yearly Fashion Week), but you can smell like it with the newest addition from Bond No.9.

Bond No.9 has created this scent, Bryant Park, inspired by the events at the tents. All of Bonds scents are inspired by New York City neighborhoods, and I feel this was a great choice. And the bottle with it's painted mod theme is bright and beautiful, just like Bryant Park in full bloom.

It smells a bit spicy, but feminine at the same time.


Here are the notes:
Lily of the Valley
Rhubarb
Pink Pepper
Rose
Patchouli
Raspberry
Amber

See more at bondno9.com - and be patient, as it is graphic intensive and slow loading at times. 

Make someone on your list a little bit happier this year when you give them the gift of Happy, from Clinique.

They have some great products and sets in their signature Happy fragrance.

Total Happiness  $35

A set with Clinique Happy, Clinique Happy Heart, and Clinique Happy To Be Perfume Sprays.

Keep Him Happy  $35

A set for "him" with a Cologne Spray and After Shave Balm in his Happy scent.

And then there are the good ole' Happy favorites - the Happy Fragrance, 1.7 oz. for $37.50 & 3.4 oz. for $49.50, the Happy Body Cream for $28.50, or the Happy Body Wash for $23.50.

It is simple to make someone Happy by stopping by your favorite Clinique counter or by visiting them online.

Shop for all things beauty-ful, including the coveted new fragrance- Tom Ford's Black Orchid now at Neiman Marcus. Just use the code HOLIDAY online to get the Free Shipping!

And did you see that Black Orchid made our Gift Guide?

In it's Lalique Bottle and rich fragrance, Black Orchid is a must-have for the fragrance connoisseur.

And because I am novice when it comes to describing fragrance, I am giving you the description direct from Neiman's:"Sensuous top notes of Black Truffle and Ylang mingled with fresh Bergamot and delectable Black Currant. Dramatic middle notes of dark, tempting Florals and rich Fruit Accords. The heart is deepened with the intoxicating Lotus Wood. Decadent base notes of Patchouli, Incense and Vetiver. Vanilla Tears add a fluid creaminess to warm Balsam and smooth Sandalwood. "

Whoa!

What I do know, is that Black Orchid smells very rich, dark, and a bit mysterious on me. I love the woodsy yet florally scent - and my husband, who notoriously HATES fragrance, commented that I smelled nice. That is good enough for me!!!

And the bottle - breathtakingly black and gold and, oh so beautiful. Who wouldn't love this as a gift???

This entry from Tom Ford in his new beauty line leaves me curious for more! I can't wait until more of the line launches next year.