Back to School Beauty - SO...?

What attitude do you want to project when going back to school ... Wild, Desirable, or Kissable?

There is a great new brand (new to the US, anyway) called So...?. The So...? collection includes So...? Kiss Me, So...? Desirable, and So...? Wild. Each scent has a different energy and every girl will find one that is perfect for her. Whether you want that special someone to notice you or you want to be the life of the party, So...? is sure to have a fragrance for you.

SO...? KISS ME

I would say that KISS ME is for a girl who wants a more kissable fragrance, with a combination of sweet fruit and sassy sensuality. Top notes of blackcurrant, pineapple, and citron are complemented by layers of vanilla and a floral heart of musk and woods.

SO...? DESIRABLE

A girl looking to bring our her romantic side, will fit perfect with this scent. DESIRABLE is a seductive type of fragrance, with a slight of whimsy added on in. The aromas of musk, freesia, and magnolia, are softened with fruity notes of apple and mandarin.
 

SO...? WILD

This one is great for a girl who has a definite passion for life. WILD is a contemporary floral fragrance combining sweet pineapple and tangerine citrus top notes with jasmine and vanilla.

All of the SO...? Fragrances are available at Kohl's in the following:
Eau de Toilette (1.7 oz.) for $16.95
Eau de Toilette (.67 oz.) for $8.50
Body Fragrance (2.5 oz.) for $4.50
A variety of fragrance gift sets, that come in great tote bags with things like lip gloss and lotion are available seasonally as well.

You can learn more about SO...? at sofragrance.com.

The Cosmetic Company Store.

Have you been to The Cosmetic Company Store?

This store is mainly found in major outlet malls, and is owned by the Estee Lauder corporation. This is the place where some of Estee's brands (Aveda, Bobbi Brown, Clarins, Clinique, Estee Lauder, La Mer, MAC, Origins, Prescriptives) send their over-runs, discontinued, or slightly damaged products. The products are marked down 20% - 80%.

I just came back from a few days in Clinton, CT where they have a wonderful outlet mall, Clinton Crossing, and The Cosmetic Company Store. Ok - I need to let you know that I made more than a few visits to this store.

While the store is not for seeing what is new, it is a great place to stock up on your favorite products that may have been in a damaged box or something similar.

Over my several trips, I picked up the following (for just under $300!):
MAC Studio Fix Foundation in NC 35
MAC Lipglass in Oh Baby!, Pink Lemonade, and C-Thru 
MAC Eye Shadow in Sketch
MAC Tailormade Eyeshadow Palette
Bobbi Brown Best Selling Tube Tints
Bobbi Brown EyeShadow in Bone
Bobbi Brown LipGloss in Pink Beige
Estee Lauder Youth Dew & Pleasures Fragrance Sets - great for a gift giving
Estee Lauder Smoothing Feat
Clinique Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliator
Origins Ginger Pillar Candles
Origins Checks & Balances Foaming Cleanser
Prescriptives PhotoChrome in Warm Beige

If you are within a few hours from one of these stores, take the time to visit.  You will not only find some great beauties - you will save some serious dough!

The Power of One Woman: Oprah.

Power. Success. Oprah.

They are pretty much one in the same when it comes to endorsements.

According to Christina Carlino, Philosophy brand creator, Oprah put Philosophy on the map. By selecting Hope in a Jar as one of her favorites for her "Favorite Things' shows in 1999, the brand, founded in 1996, has become a household name. Oprah subsequently has put Hope in a Jar on her list again in 2005, and included these other philosophy products as well: The Gingerbread Man Salt Scrub (in 2004) and an Amazing Grace Basket (in 2005) filled with all of the Amazing Grace products.

With no advertising whatsoever, some of Philosophy's products are number one sellers at Sephora, Nordstrom, and QVC. 

The power of Oprah, ladies - the power of Oprah!