MOSCHINO PINK BOUQUET!

Italian  fashion house Moschino have released a new fragrance just in time for high summer, Pink Bouquet is a fragrance for women full of character, who want to have fun above anything else! Fragrant petals entwined in a radiant bouquet of eternal spring.

This fragrance is a radiant medley of notes, Bergamot, Pineapple Sorbet,  Peony and romantic pink Lily of the Valley, and mystical Jasmine. The floral heart is laced with Gingerbread and mouth-watering Peach, for a sweet addiction. In the base Cosmone, an intense and elegant moss, gives the composition a smooth texture. Giving off an intensely fruity and floral scent! Kendra Spears fronts the campaign, shot by Giampaolo Sura with the creative direction of Rosella Jardini at the “Villa Erba” residence by Lake Como.

Moschino Pink Bouquet is available nationwide now, 30ml EDT ÂŁ29.50; 50ml EDT ÂŁ42.00; 100ml EDT ÂŁ59.00; 200ml Bath and Shower Gel ÂŁ25.00; 200ml Body Lotion ÂŁ29.00.

FREE PEOPLE LANDS IN THE UK!

American womenswear brand, Free People, is making that all important hop, skip, and jump across the pond from the US to the UK this Autumn/Fall! The fashion brand drops a new collection each and every month, offering an eclectic mix of spirited and confident styles to suit every lifestyle.

The UK e-commerce website will launch in October 2012 along with distribution in leading department stores and fashion boutiques. For those that want to get ahead of the game prior to the UK launch, Free People is currently offering significantly lower shipping costs to the UK from the .com website – was $35 now $7.95!

High profile models, Karlie Kloss and Aline Weber, showcase the most recent collection and are just some of the loyal celebrity followers synonymous with the brand.

NEW CANDIDATES FOR THE PERFUME WARDROBE!

A bunch of new fragrances are on their way for both men and women alike one of which I think is a perfect unisex fragrance even though it’s targeted at the male market. At the Perfume Shop‘s Christmas in July press day we spotted a fair few that we want in our perfume wardrobe!

Inspired by his love of polka dots Marc Jacobs ‘Dot’ includes a delectable blend of red berries and dragon fruit with a lush heart of coconut water and finishing with a base of creamy vanilla. Elegantly crafted in a transparent, red tinted glass bottle; the design channels the spirit of Marc Jacobs’ trademark look.

With Alexander Skarsgard as the face of Calvin Klein ‘Encounter’ how could you go wrong?! The new sensual scent for the man who takes risks and pushes limits. A sensual woody cocktail, Encounter opens with a dry base of agarwood and sexy musk, followed by an encapsulating heart of cognac and Egyptian jasmine which leaves you wanting more with top notes of indulgent rum and cardamom. The sophisticated packaging is reflective of sleek masculine styling, the dark blue bottle features sharp angles as part of the elegant architectural design.

The Joop! Homme Wild! man is instinctively sexy with raw passion oozing through his pores. A masculine concoction of tobacco, absolute rum and pink pepper. This is a fragrance that like the iconic boyfriend shirt and boyfriend jeans every girl will want to steal from their man!

Go for classic fantasy and glamour with Yves Saint Laurent’s ‘Manifesto’, the new fragrance is described as spontaneous and free-spirited. The fragrance fronted by actress Jessica Chastain features notes of jasmine, lily of the valley, blackcurrant, cedar, sandalwood, vanilla, and Tonka bean.

Guerlain’s ‘La Petite Robe Noire’ is the perfect party accessory, ideal for ‘French hens’ in Paris of Mayfair chicks in London. An infusion of pink and black accords and fruity and floral scents for a perfume rich black cherry, liquorish and black rose; perfectly presented in a delicate rose tinted bottle, complete with an imprint of the classic LBD!

Go on an international adventure with DKNY ‘Hearts the World Collection’, the newest collection from DKNY promises to transport you to three of the biggest fashion capitals in the world! Choose from New York, London and Paris!

We also heard of a couple of new releases of which we couldn’t even see the bottles yet, top secret! James Bond has a new fragrance coming out called 007; now do we class this as a celebrity fragrance??? Not sure, what I am sure of is it smelt damn good! Incorporating hints of apple, lavendar and rose thorn. Another was a new scent from Hugo Boss Nuit Pour Femme for which Gweneth Paltrow will be fronting the campaign, looking forward to seeing the finished product as I’m a huge fan of all the men’s fragrances but this is the first Hugo Boss scent I’ve liked for women. It’s set to be the female equivalent of Boss Bottled with delicate notes of white peach, jasmine, and crystal moss.

CURL CONTROL!

I think we can all agree (all of us with curly hair that is) that it isn’t easy finding the right products for curly hair. Everybody’s curls are different and whether you like them perfectly defined or big and bushy, it can be costly and frustrating to sift through all the products that don’t do what you want them to.

This is precisely the reason why I’ve been wearing my hair up for the last 2 years! But I’m ready for a change again and with an array of new ranges specifically for curly hair from well established brands, I thought I’d give it a go!

Moroccan Oil Curl Control Mousse & Curl Defining Cream

The mousse defined the shape of my curls beautifully. Whether you just blot your hair with a towel or comb it through, this product will bring back the definition in an instant – air dry for super defined curls without that crunch or blow dry for a softer look.

The cream does a similar job, but gives a bit less hold. I’d say it’s more suited to coarser hair or looser curls. It smells amazing!

Aussie Dual Personality Curl Defining + Shine Mousse

One of my favourites! Does exactly what it says; gives really nice definition, shine and body to the hair without weighing it down.

Fekkai Perfectly Luscious Curls range

I can’t fault the shampoo and conditioner with grape seed oil and Moroccan rose. My hair felt nice and soft. The Curl Shaper Cream brought out the curls nicely. My hair is quite fine though and needs a bit more hold, so I’d say this is probably a good option for those with slightly thicker hair.

Wella Professionals Enrich Range

This is a great range on the conditioning side of things! If you’re hair is dry and damaged from heat styling or colouring you want to use the Moisturising Treatment or Repair Serum. It will get your locks back to feeling soft and silky in no time.

There’s also a Moisturising Shampoo, Detangling Spray and Bouncy Foam which all do a good job while nourishing your hair!

Wella Professionals Curl Craft

This wax mousse gives great definition and hold without making hair feel crunchy or dry. I would imagine this to be great for coarser hair textures or if your hair grows more up and out and you’d like it to drop a bit more. Use the mousse sparingly though as it is waxy and might leave your hair slightly on the greasy side.

I realise that for most of you it will probably still boil down to trial and error as hair texture varies from person to person, but hopefully I have at least narrowed your search down to a handful of products!

PHILIPP UEBERFELLNER

PHOTOSHOOT: COTTON CANDY HEROINE!

Silk-trimmed crepe blazer by Helmut Lang; White Tailored pants with Leather belt detail by Borris Powell; Draped v-neck asymmetrical silk top by Helmut Lang

 

Off white wrap dress with tassel detail by Maggie London; Silver tribal necklace from stylist’s personal collection

 

Beige flouncy wrap dress by Maison De La Cour; Snakeskin print belt with gold buckle by Maison De La Cour; Amber Ring from stylist’s personal collection; Nude pumps with Metallic gold detail by Dolce Vita

 

Woven beige vest by Maison De La Cour; Beige tailored pants by Maison De La Cour; Nude Pumps by Guess

 

lace front wigs

Nude Halter dress with Diamond neckline by Maison De La Cour; Nude pumps by Guess

ball gown prom dress

Eco friendly nude rug stopper jacket by Maison De La Cour; Nude leggings by Maison De La Cour; Nude pumps with Metallic gold detail by Dolce Vita

Woven wool tunic by Maison De La Cour; Nude pumps by Guess

Soft, playful and feminine does not always mean fragile, as seen here in this editorial. Photographer Jennifer Avello along with stylist Michelle Jeremias used pretty pastels and cotton candy for inspiration which was juxtaposed by a strong female presence in order to liberate women!

Photography: Jennifer Avello
Model: Marta Traskevych with Factor Women Model MGMT
Make up and Hair: Andrea C Samuels with The Rock Agency
Styling: Michelle Jeremias

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