Gift Guide 2010: Gifts of Fragrance.

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You cannot go wrong when it comes to giving a gift of fragrance. From luxurious collections to sample sets or a large bottle of her favorite, a fragrant gift is always welcome.  I added in a new favorite candle of mine this year, as I love to give (and receive!) candles. I also recommend looking for sets that might include a lotion or powder.

Here are my fragrant gift picks this year.

 

Prada Infusion d'Iris Holiday Set - $85.00

Harajuku Lovers Wicked Style Mini Rollerball Coffret - $15.00

Love Express Gift Set - $49.90

Nest Holiday Fragrance Candle - $32.00

Couture by Juicy Couture Holiday Set - $100.00

LAVANILA Mini Roller Ball Set - $34.00

mark Celebrate 4 Piece Collection - $38.00

pureDKNY Holiday Set - $60.00

Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Wanderlust Collection - $28.00

CHANEL Fragrance Wardrobe - $110.00

 

Secret's NEW Body Splashes and Sprays.

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I honestly do not understand what was going on yesterday, but it seems all of the talk on the daytime talk shows was about body odor. I mean, really! Is it so hard to make sure you smell clean? With an abundance of deodorant and antiperspirant on the market, there is no need to have body odor.

My favorite line of antiperspirant/deodorant is from Secret. I am so thrilled about their latest product offerings which include new body splashes and body mists. What I really enjoy about these new products is that not only can they match your deodorant, but they can complement it it by turning up or adding in another scent. Fun!

The body mists are part of the Fresh Effects line of deodorants, while the body splashes are made for the Scent Expressions line.

Fresh Effects Body Mist

The Fresh Effects deodorants are specially designed to provide women all-day noticeable freshness without compromising the wetness and odor protection they count on.  The new Secret Fresh Effects Body Mists are specially designed to provide an extra touch of scent anytime, anywhere; making your light scent and freshness last all day. The body mists come in the same scents as the deodorants - Fresh Water Orchid and Cucumber Aloe. Each Fresh Effects Body Mist comes in a travel friendly 3 oz. bottle with spray pump. It reatils for about $4.29.

Scent Expressions Body Splashes

The Scent Expressions line of deodorants is a larger line that also provide both  wetness and odor protection, but comes in a variety of 11 fun scents. The new Secret Scent Expressions Body Splashes are designed to provide women with an extra splash of that scent that lasts all  throughout the day. Scent Expressions feature three scents that all blend well with the full line of deodorant scents. They include  So Very Summerberry, Cocoa Butter Kiss, and Ooh la la Lavender. The body splash also comes in a travel friendly 3 oz size and applies via a spray pump as well. This also retails for about $4.29.

Now, I have made no bones about my lack of love for strong or heavy fragrances. In fact, when I do feel like wearing any type of scent, it is almost always with a body mist, so these are my new favorites.

Look for the new Secret Fresh Effects Body Mist and Scent Expressions Body Splashes in the deodorant aisle of major drugstores and mass retailers. To find the scent that best matches your personality, log onto Secret's Facebook page.

Sponsored: “What Does Womanity Mean to You?”

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Womanity represents the invisible bond between Women. It epitomizes a new feminine force: the influence and energy of women coming together. 

In celebration of the new Thierry Mugler fragrance called Womanity, I have been asked to answer this question, “What Does Womanity Mean to You?.

Mother: Being a woman means that we all united in the fact that we are mothers - in one way or another. Even if we do not bear children, a woman has the innate ability to mother, even if it is just the world around her.

Feminine: Being a woman, we can be as fun, flirty and as feminine as we want (or not want) to be.

Nurturing: Being a woman, we are inbred with a nurturing element. Whether it be our home, family, friends, pets or co-workers, nothing can nurture as honestly and wholly as a woman.

The WOMANITY scent is the first sweet and savory fragrance creation. A unique accord of fig and caviar makes this distinctive fragrance vibrant and harmonious. Visit the site to learn more and even request a sample.

Now it is your turn. This is the emergence of a new Mugler woman, who not only transforms herself but the world around her.  Thierry Mugler captures the emergence of this new attitude, a new consciousness. Crystallizing the DNA of a universal & trans-generational community of women, Mr. Mugler invites all women to reveal their vision of femininity. Visit the interactive Womanity Micro-Site to share what Womanity means to you.

 Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Clarins Fragrance Group-Womanity via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Womanity.