PARISIAN DESTINATIONS: COSTES Parisian luxury candles that create the aura of romance and glamour. Have you ever went on a vacation and wanted the perfect souvenir? Something that instantly reminds you of all the wonderful memories you had while you were there? The Costes brothers do just that. At the Hotel Costes, they have a fragrance boutique where you can choose between several different fragrances for your body and home. These luxurious scents were created by the lovely and talented Olivia Giacobetti. She created them to remind us of some of the best places that Paris has to offer. This…
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The summer season is a whirlwind of activity, so it’s the perfect time to take a moment for yourself, calm your senses and rejuvenate. Your physical and mental strength needs to be nurtured and is an important part of any health routine that is why we’ve chosen the Spa at the Mandarin Oriental New York as the choice location for your wellness wishes. Their convenient location rising high above Manhattan offers incredible views of Central Park allowing you to float above the city bustle and get a better perspective personally and metaphorically. The five star spa offers a wide range treatments…
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Philosophy of the ancient world. Chinese medicine. Distilled with intent and stored gently in energetically positive environments. There is so much more to the skincare line from Annee de Mamiel than moisturizers and toners. Her deeply bespoke collection explores the scientific and esoteric levels of each ingredient until a special elixir can be bottled into the deepest of violet colored glass bottles. Known for her powerful oils, that even Richard Bransons’ exclusive island resort, Necker Island, in the British Virgin Islands, supplies to guests dealing with jet lag, de Mamiel has created products that not only align with her mission…
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GETTING THE GLOW We’ve picked out some of our current summer favorites to help you get that effortless beach babe glow so you’re vacation ready. Gilding your skin in just the right amount can quickly take your day to day look to Bondi Beach girl when you’re in a bikini and Bond Girl status when you’re in a killer pair of heels. One step up from the on-trend nudes of the moment. This shimmering nude adds a blushed rose twist to make your tips that much more captivating. A Natasha Denona classic; no camera ready queen would be caught without…
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Terry de Gunzburg is well known for harnessing the power of the rose; how plush and intoxicating each petal can be and how we are held captive by the strength of its supremely delicate nature. Her ‘By Terry Baume De Rose’ lip balm has an enviable cult following and recently she has decided to expand upon the theme and take her balm outside the parameters of our lip liner. The collection boasts a rich sugary body scrub with the fragrance of luscious pink rose petals to pamper yourself in and wash away dullness and the winter blues. Regenerating Rose butter, nourishing…
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Juice Beauty, the California dream of the two time winner of the Woman Entrepreneur Of The Year Award, Karen Behnke, is a sweet surprise for organic beauty connoisseurs. While her entire background was in wellness it wasn’t until she began having her children at the age of 40 that she really became aware of the fact our skin absorbs more than 60% of what we apply to it. As a new mother Karen felt the need to create a healthier option for those that share in her dedication to leading a healthy vibrant life. Her pure plant based skincare line,…
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In one of the driest deserts in the world, late into the night, there is a garden of prickly pear bathed in moonlight. As the precious cacti are resting in the desert chill of the night it prepares itself for the first blush of sunrise, soon transforming into a feverish mid-day heat wave. From ancient times this remarkable and unassuming plant has quietly become one of the most important sources of food and an ingredient in skincare for the native cultures where it is found, in particular Morocco. On a chance encounter on a departing flight from Casablanca, international makeup…
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Exploring the volcanic mountain side of Haiti diptyque brings a fresh and unexpected interpretation of vetiver from this exotic Caribbean local into their latest unisex fragrance. The loose volcanic soil has been patiently cultivated to bring the beautiful, tall, fragrant and perennial grass to harvest. The precious golden oil is grown and extracted by a community-assistance project focused on this essence set up with support from Givaudan. diptyque will invest in this project over the long term, committing to buying certified organic, ESR* vetiver essence sourced from plots of land in three villages—Massey, Faucault and Bazelais—to use in its Vétyverio…
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LESS TRESS STRESS You know her when you see her, a Bali beach babe with the perfectly lightly salted mermaid waves bouncing in the breeze; a fawn eyed French exchange student who is always seen with a silky chic chignon; an exotic pied-à-terre princess whose voluminous lengths are as satin smooth as her smile that comes so easy. We all have our own hair fantasies but there is a secret that all these alluring ladies know – that hair care should be taken as seriously as skincare. A first impression lasts and while our glowing faces can light up a…
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Masters of capturing the essence of the Italian way of life, Acqua di Parma has released a modern incarnation of their classic cologne. Heir to a proud tradition of refinement and style Colonia Pura provides a the warmth of a sunny atmosphere and an appreciation for refined joy. The Colonia Pura man is a man of style, manners and taste. He is both a husband, father and explorer of new avenues of cultivated pleasure. He takes tremendous pride in his heritage and is aware of where he came from. This said, he still has a restless, youthful energy that manifests…