Time for Another Giveaway: Dr. Dennis Gross Hydra-Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Let's celebrate this beautiful spring day with another giveaway.  This one comes from world-renowned dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross.  There's a huge wait list to get in as a patient, so here's your opportunity to experience his brilliance without the wait. And .... this particular product comes from his Hydra Pure line.  I'm a huge fan of Hydra Pure ... very effective.  The Intense Moisture Cream with its chelating properties is absolutely fantastic.  But I digress, you want to know about the product up for giveaway, right? Right!

Here's Hydra Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum, a cruelty-free, vegan, and paraben-free intensive anti-aging nighttime treatment. The serum helps to fights sun damage, increase skin luminosity, and build collagen for a noticeably firmer and more youthful appearance. This potent serum includes an 18% Vitamin C complex to combat free radicals, and Dr. Gross' proprietary Chelating Complex (a blend of detoxifying compounds that protect skin from harmful elements) to neutralize harmful elements left behind by tap water and perspiration. Let me tell you, the chelating is powerful and is a huge benefit of this product.

Who Is It For? Anyone seeking a powerful serum that fights aging and brightens skin. Those concerned with skin dullness, texture, dark spots, and sun damage will experience visible improvement and brightening with this innovative treatment.

Why Is It Different? Contains three forms of Vitamin C--SAP, Vitamin C Ester, and Vitamin C--to protect against sun damage and increase the serum's absorptive power. This effective Vitamin C complex builds collagen, reduces wrinkles, fades dark spots, and restores skin's youthful appearance and radiance.

How Do I Use It? In the PM, smooth serum over clean, dry skin on face, neck, and décolleté. Follow with moisturizer if needed.
 
 
Sound fabulous?  It is!  Here's how you can win:
 
1) Follow DGSkincare and For the Love of Beauty (aka ftlob) on Twitter;
2) Like Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare and For the Love of Beauty (Roxy Howe) on Facebook;
3) Finally, leave a comment below letting me know why you'd like to try Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare's Hydra Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum and include your email so I may contact the winner for shipping address.

You may also view and enter directly as a Twitter follower under the tag #dgskincarelove

post: "Enter @dgskincare HydraPure Vitamin C Serum Giveaway @ftlob Follow both and RT to enter!  #dgskincarelove"

Retail value of this prize is approximately $95. Open to residents of the USA only this giveaway. Winner will be chosen at random. One prize will be awarded to one winner.  Good luck! xo

Learn more about Dr. Dennis Gross and his gorgeous products by visiting his online web page.  More info may be gleaned from dgskincare on facebook and through retailers who carry his line.



Tibi x Bobbi Brown Collaborate for a Fab Giveaway

Could there BE a better giveaway to announce the arrival of Spring? Me thinks not.  Just look at this prize giveaway, with spring's hot shades and patterns brimming from every which way you look.  I am drooling at the thought of winning.  And though I considered not sharing as the less of you who enter, the better my own chances of winning, I just couldn't keep it in.

So here are the deets.  The winner will receive a custom, one-of-a-kind Tibi Peony & Python dress AND all pieces from the Bobbi Brown makeup collection including the eyeshadow palette, beauty case, blush, lipgloss, eyeliner and brushes. Sweet!

To enter:

1) Like Tibi and Bobbi Brown on Facebook

2) Follow Tibi on Bloglovin

3) Follow @TibiPR and @askBobbiBrown on Twitter

4) Tweet "I just entered the Tibi / Bobbi Brown contest" (the more you do, the more entries you get)

5) Send facebook@Tibi.com your email address and which of the above you have done

Must enter by March 30th and the winner will be announced Thursday, March 31, 2011. 

You can learn more about the Tibi Peony & Python collection here and Bobbi Brown's gorgeous Peony & Python collection here.  Enjoy!

Talika Cosmetics Invites You to a Contest and Free Product!

Great news! TALIKA COSMETICS shared some exciting news with us today and I know you'll want in.

Talika specializes in the care of the eyes, complexion, and body. This quiet miracle worker gets lots of love from celebrities: Drew Barrymore, Dennis Alexander, Rachael Ray and countless makeup artists and consultants who have unlocked Talika's secrets.

Well, Talika is celebrating the launch of its improved, best-selling eyelash growth product LIPOCILS EXPERT by holding a contest that offers every registrant a free product! (full size, I might add) This is a value of $55! Talika is so confident in the effectiveness of Lipocils Expert (claims say proven results in 28 days) that they're going to post Before and After videos/photos of its registrants. The winner of the best video following the 28 days of trial period will receive $1,000 in Talika products with prizes for 2nd and 3rd place too.

HERE ARE THE DEETS

• GRAND PRIZE: Win a collection of Talika products worth $1000, with products for eye contour, lashes and brows, along with anti aging skin care. Winner will be featured on Talika.com, Twitter and our Facebook Fan Page.
• 2ND PRIZE:  Win a collection of Talika products worth $500. Winner will be featured on Talika.com, Twitter, and our Facebook Fan Page.
• 3RD PRIZE:  Win a 6-month supply of Lipocils Expert to keep your lashes big, bold and beautiful.

BEFORE                                                                   AFTER

  

Here’s How it Works
We’ll send you the new Lipocils Expert lash booster for FREE. All you have to do is submit a video to share your experience using the product, and your before and after results. All videos are entered into the contest, and featured online on our Facebook contest page and web site where friends and visitors can vote for the preferred video. Our panel of judges will select the Grand Prize winner.

Step 1: Get your Free Lipocils Expert by registering below

Step 2: Start your video documentation, be sure to get a good before shot

Step 3: Submit video after 28 days of use to show your results (Talika will send a link)

Contest Period
Register for your free Lipocils Expert between June 11th 2010 12:00 am and July 31st 11:59 pm ET
Submit your videos between July 11th and September 11th , 2010
Winners to be announced on September 15th , 2010

The contest is now live and registration will remain open until July 31st. The last video must be posted by August 31st and winners will be announced between September 3rd and September 15th, 2010.

Click HERE for more information and to register for contest participation!

Win $1000 for a New Look This Summer with YMI Jeans and Flirt! Cosmetics

At the peak of summer fashion, the chance to revamp your entire makeup drawer and closet all at once is just a click away. YMI Jeans and Flirt! Cosmetics have teamed up to launch the "Summer Flirt! with YMI" sweepstakes offering three (3) entrants the chance to win $1000 worth of prizes. The sweepstakes runs from June 8th through 12:00am EDT on June 28th.

Enter here and invite friends to get 25% off any item available at the YMI online shop at YMIJeans.com.

This sweepstakes isn’t just for one winner, THREE lucky ladies have the chance to completely transform their summer look. This could be your opportunity to restock your fashion and beauty essentials or push the boundaries and try something completely new, such as a Rihanna-esque ensemble!

The prize breakdown is as follows:

• One (1) grand prize winner receives $500 worth of YMI merchandise and Flirt! Cosmetics

• Two (2) second prize winners will receive $250 each of YMI merchandise and Flirt! Cosmetics

No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes open from 6/08/10 to 6/28/10. Void where prohibited by law. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States 18 years of age or older.

Win a $195 Clarisonic Classic Brush in Pink‏: One More Reason to Love b-glowing

b-glowing, the ultimate in niche beauty, is giving away a free Pink Clarisonic Classic worth $195!

They'd like your help in spreading the word about b-glowing.com. In order to enter they need your help with the following:

*Follow b-glowing on Twitter (bglowingcom)

*RT to one of their messages on Twitter

*Follow them on Facebook (b-glowing)

*Re-Post this message on your Facebook

*Send them a b-glowing product review to use on their blog (approximately 200 words)

b-glowing will pick a winner on Friday, 6/7/10. Good luck and thank you for helping to spread the b-glowing love! xo

Blow NY Hair Product Giveaway: Have a Friend that Looks Like SATC's Carrie, Miranda, Samantha or Charlotte?

Maybelline New York, CVS Pharmacy Be Sensational and Win Contest

Hot off the press! The "Cell Block Six" finalists of the Maybelline New York, CVS Pharmacy Be Sensational and Win contest have been announced. The finalists are from NY, FL, CA, NJ, MI and TN.

After an exciting, nationwide search Maybelline New York and CVS/pharmacy have announced the “Cell Block Six” finalists in the Be Sensational And Win Contest. The contest, created by Maybelline New York in partnership with CVS/pharmacy will land the grand prize winner in a performance of Broadway’s Chicago the musical.

Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipcolor

The Six finalists’ audition videos can be viewed by visiting BeSensationalAndWin.com. Fans are asked to vote for their favorite contestant before May 7th. Each voter will automatically be entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win their own trip for them and a guest to New York City, including air, hotel, and tickets to Chicago, the musical.

Ultimately it’s the voters who decide the Grand Prize winner. The votes for each performer will be tallied and the contestant receiving the most votes will be Broadway bound. I've viewed all six audition videos (they are very brief) and I've got a favorite!  These ladies are all very talented; very fun to watch. Tell me who you vote for and I'll tell you who won my vote.

To cast your vote, visit BeSensationalAndWin.com and help decide who will razzle dazzle the audience in an upcoming performance of Broadway’s Chicago the musical.

GIVEAWAY: Light, Camera Lashes! Tarte MultiplEYE Lash Enhancing Mascara

Ooooooh la la ... Wow-Factor Lashes!

We know how fabulously innovative Tarte Cosmetics is; we know how devoted to green beauty Tarte creator Maureen Kelly is; and we love that with Tarte we can have the best of both worlds.

MultiplEYE lands on the heels of Tarte's Light Camera Lashes, the wildly popular 4-in-1clinically proven natural mascara that lengthens, curls, volumizes and conditions eye lashes.

This is the brand new lash enhancing mascara from Tarte, and now is your opportunity to win one of your very own.

MultiplEYE™ Clinically-Proven Natural Lash Enhancing Mascara

A one-of-a-kind mascara that is clinically proven to immediately increase the appearance of lash volume by 638%, while also increasing the appearance of lash length with regular use.

Fortify lashes by naturally increasing the appearance of lash volume by 638%, while also increasing the appearance of lash length and growth. Using a unique blend of high-performance natural™ botanical nutrients, tarte has engineered a nourishing onyx-black mascara base infused with their proprietary HydroPlant™ peptide (a soy-amino super protein) to help stimulate lashes for a 638% increase in the appearance of lash volume and increased appearance of length, growth, and strength.

To achieve maximum results use as a part of the multiplEYE™ 3-step regimen for naturally enhanced lashes without the prescription or the harmful side effects. Use with multiplEYE™ clinically proven natural lash enhancing primer for an incredible 1102% increase in the appearance of lash volume! The towering spiral brush separates and envelops each lash in the nutrient-rich formula to help promote the appearance of sky-high lashes.

To enter:
We want to know why you'd like to try MultiplEYE Lash Enchancing Mascara or why you simply must have MultiplEYE . Share your comments in the entry form below along with your email (won't be shown online) so we may contact you if you win. One winner will be chosen at random to win this prize. This contest is open to residents in the USA only. Good Luck!

NOTE: Your entry acknowledges permission to provide representatives for Tarte with your contact and mailing information if you win this sweepstakes. One (1) winner will be chosen to receive this prize. Mascara shade is black. Contest open to residents of the USA only. Contest ends Sun., April 11, 2010 at 11:59 pm.

And for a yummy exfoliating treat to soothe and prepare lips for a healthy showing for spring and summer months, be sure to check out Tarte Frxtion, an award winning duel-sided stick that's both a natural sugar exfoliator as well as a lip balm. Use the sugar crystals to exfoliate your lips, then apply the vanilla scented lip balm on the now-smooth surface to condition and protect lips. Sugar craving anyone?

VOGUE: Enter to Win "The September Issue: Anna Wintour & the Making of Vogue"

As the cover implies ... "if fashion is a religion, THIS is the bible!"

Director: R.J. Cutler

Cast: Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington, Andre Leon Talley, Thakoon Panichgul

Editorial Review

Vogue has been the most powerful and best-respected fashion magazine in the world for decades, and each year the journal devotes a fall issue to the designs and designers that the editors feel will be influential in the coming year. The September 2007 issue of Vogue, that year's annual Fall Fashion issue, became the biggest single issue in the magazine's long history, and filmmaker R.J. Cutler was given unprecedented access to Vogue's creative team as the issue was being prepared. The September Issue is a documentary which focuses on Vogue editor Anna Wintour as she visits the annual Fashion Week shows, accepts or dismisses the latest creations of the biggest names in fashion, works with the models, photographers, and writers who help bring her vision to the page, and labors with her staff to determine what the world's fashionistas will be wearing for the next 12 months. The September Issue received its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, where it received an award for excellence in documentary cinematography.
~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

The September Issue offers unprecedented access to the inside world of Vogue. It documents extraordinary talent working under demanding circumstances to publish an editorial product that consistently delivers the uncompromising vision and creative rigor you have come to count on month after month.

Vogue has teamed up with Barnes & Noble to give away 50 DVD sets of an exclusive edition of The September Issue -- complete with 90 minutes of new footage, including never-before-seen scenes from the annual Met Ball -- the fashion party of the year.

Click HERE to enter to win The September Issue special DVD 3-disc set

GIVEAWAY: NVPerriconeMD Cold Plasma

What's the hottest new product receiving rave reviews from NVPerriconeMD?

Cold Plasma
Five years of intensive research guided by a lifetime of scientific insight has yielded Cold Plasma, a breakthrough in skincare technology from renowned healthy aging expert Dr. Nicholas Perricone.
Formulated with Dr. Perricone's patented delivery system, Cold Plasma addresses the 10 most visible signs of aging: wrinkles, enlarged pores, dryness, discoloration, redness, uneven skin tone, impurities, loss of firmness, loss of smoothness and loss of radiance.

Our skin is the largest organ in the body and the barometer for internal health. As we age, our cellular metabolism changes, creating the need for easily assimilated targeted nutrients. Inherent in Cold Plasma technology is the understanding that your skin determines the nutrients it needs to stay healthy, supple and youthful looking.  The testimonials on this product speak for themselves.

What do you have to do to enter?
We want to know why you'd like to try Cold Plasma or why you think you simply must have Cold Plasma.  Share your comments in the entry form below along with your email (won't be shown online) so we may contact you if you win.  One winner will be chosen at random to win this prize. This contest is open to residents in the USA and Canada. Good Luck!

NOTE: Your entry acknowledges permission to provide representatives for NVPerriconeMD with your contact and mailing information if you win this sweepstakes. One (1) winner will be chosen to receive this prize. Contest ends March 21, 2010 at 11:59 pm.

Special Invitations for You from Elle

Gonna be in Los Angeles March 3rd?

If so, here's an event you'll want to attend. ELLE issues you a special invitation to celebrate the 2010 Film Independent Spirit Awards along with celebrity host Rachelle Lefevre at The Beverly Center. Enjoy shopping, snacks, beverages, special discount and free gifts with purchases. The event will help to aid the American Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.

You are asked to RSVP by March 1st if you'd like to attend.

800.362.0766

Here's a fun opprtunity!

ELLE is looking for the next red carpet reporter to report from the action at one of ELLE’s upcoming star studded events! Do you love keeping up with your favorite celebrities? Are you a great interviewer? Whatever your specialty, we want to see. And as your reward for showing off, you’ll have the chance to win big!

Send in your 30-second audition tape showcasing your celeb interviewing skills for your chance in the spotlight!

Do you have what it takes?

Upload your videos HERE.

Elle's Spirit of Style Sweepstakes

Are you an indie film lover with a penchant for clothing black and white? If so, you don't want to miss out on this contest from ELLE magazine and White House Black Market.

White House Black Market invites you to win a stylish, star-studded trip for two to attend Film Independent’s 2010 Spirit Awards in Los Angeles. One lucky winner will receive roundtrip airfare to Los Angeles, two nights accommodations at a hotel, dinner at an LA hotspot, ground transportation to and from the airport, backstage passes to the coveted ELLE green room at the Independent 2010 Spirit Awards, plus a $1,000 shopping spree provided by White House Black Market!

Enter the Spirit of Style Sweepstakes for a chance to win!

Tarte Girl on Top Sweepstakes

In Girl on Top, career expert and best-selling author Nicole Williams takes 20 tried-and-true dating rules you know (and have probably used) such as "Play Hard to Get" and "Don’t Give Away the Milk for Free"—and shows you how to put them to use when the object of your affection is your job. With her ingenious approach—taking the tactics used to land a man and applying them to your career—you’ll be able to handle any work situation and come out on top. Here's the advice no one else has been willing to tell you, right at your fingertips!

And to celebrate the release of Girl on Top, Tarte is sponsoring their own girl on top contest free-for-all! I love a good giveaway, don't you? Here's the scoop:

Three lucky winners will receive a Tarte and Girl on Top prize package. The Grand Prize includes: (over a $1,250 value!)

Phone coaching session with Girl on Top author and career expert Nicole Williams
A signed copy of Girl on Top
Girl on Top reusable tote
Tarte's clean slate natural primer
Tarte's lash lights, camera, lashes! 4-in-1 clinically proven natural mascara
Tarte's picture perfect eyelash curler
Tarte's park avenue princess mineral bronzer
Tarte's natural cheek stain in dollface
Tarte's emphasEYES in black
Tarte's eye couture palette
Tarte's rise and shine in mauve

There are second and third prizes to win as well. Lots of goodness to be spread. So, what to do you have to do to win? Ohhhh, a whole lot! Alright, sorry, sarcastic, stupid mood has aparently taken over me tonight.

Just click HERE to complete the entry form. Yep, that's it.

Look for your special code for 20% of Tarte products after entering. Winners will be selected at random and notified via email. No purchase neccesary to enter. Contest closes on October 31, 2009 11:59pm EST.

The Mommy Glow Sweepstakes from Benefit x Serena & Lily

You already know about the goodness of Benefit, have you heard of Serena & Lily? As seen in Parents, Elle Decor, C Magazine and many others, Serena & Lily are, "what's hot!"

For Serena Dugan, a textile designer and artist, and Lily Kanter, a baby boutique owner and savvy businesswoman, "Children’s spaces that are fresh and style-driven, with dynamic color and pattern combination, timeless and comfortable through sophistication and simplicity… is what we both dreamed of."

What a great combination - The sisters of Benefit Cosmetics and the ladies of Serena & Lily offering moms a fantastic contest to win fresh treasures uniquely their own.

Enter for a chance to win a $2,500 gift certificate at Serena & Lily to design a one-of-a-kind bedroom for your child AND $500 at Benefit Cosmetics. 15 runners-up will win a Serena & Lily Gypsy Tote & top sellers from the Benefit Mommy Glow collection.

Click HERE to enter the contest now.

Contest ends 9/8/09. No purchase necessary.

For more information and to shop these great stores, visit Benefit and Serena & Lily online.

L'Occitane Provencal Tote Full of Goodies Sweepstakes

Enter to win L'Occitane's new contest for a teasure trove of Provencal best-selling products. This is a basket tote filled with wonderful L'Occitane goodies worth $250. The gift basket includes:

Shea Butter Hand Cream
Shea Butter Foot Cream
Aromachologie Volumizing Shampoo
Aromachologie Volumizing Conditioner
Olive Golden Branch Shower Cream
Olive Golden Branch Body Lotion
Shea Butter Extra Gentle Soap - Milk
Immortelle Brightening Cleansing Foam
Lavender Scented Candle
Verbena Shower Gel
Honey & Lemon Foaming Jelly
Lavender Bunches
L'Occitane Shopping Basket

The contest ends 8/31/09 so be sure to enter soon.

Click HERE to enter the contest and to learn more about these soothing, fresh botanical beauties.

Sally Hansen HD High Definition Nail Color

Introducing High Definition Nail Color from Sally Hansen.

• The Color: Pure, vivid pigments with multi-dimensional color & vibrance.
• The Technology: Patented formula with Real Liquid Crystals for multi-dimensional color and iridescent shine!
• The Result: Dazzling, Lustrous High-Definition Color.
  
  
  High Definition is the new standard for visual and audio entertainment. Now Sally Hansen translates this unrivaled clarity and brilliance into nail color!

Enter Sally Hansen's Hi-Definition Nail Color Sweepstakes!

July 8, 2009 - September 15, 2009

• One Grand Prize winner will receive a 32inch HD TV
• Three 1st Prize winners will receive an iPod Nano
• Ten weekly winners receive a Sally Hansen gift bag

For more information about Sally Hansen products, including their HD High Definition Nail Color line, visit them online at SallyHansen.com.

Chris Benz x Lancôme: Pout-à-Porter Lipstick Collection Continues

shade: Chris & Tell - a peachy, pastel carrot

Lancôme is thrilled to announce they're bringing back the Pout-à-Porter Lipstick series!

The previous four lipsticks in this collection were collaborations with celebrated designers Behnaz Sarafpour, Proenza Schouler, Peter Som and Thakoon. Thakoon's Pixel Pink and Peter Som's P.S. Kiss were my two personal favorites, though all four of them received lots of love from the beauty blogging community and from editorial print. All four of the lipsticks sold out in their heyday, and one Proenza Pink lipstick even sold for $122.50 on eBay.

For Spring 2010 Lancôme is collaborating with emerging designer Chris Benz and they want your help! They're doing a lipstick naming contest that was announced on Chris Benz’s Facebook fan page today and they're spreading the word to all the beauty blogging readers. The new shade will be inspired by Chris’ Spring 2010 collection and will be worn by the models at his show in September. The contest winner will receive five of the lipsticks plus a $500 Lancôme gift certificate. All you have to do is post your name suggestion on Chris’ Facebook fan page based on what you know about Chris and his fashion personality.

Waste no time as the deadline for submissions is Sunday, July 12th, at 5 p.m. EST.

Here’s the link to the Chris Benz's fan page. While you’re there don’t forget to become a fan:
Chris Benz - Facebook Page for Fans

Philosophy Favorites for July Sweepstakes

philosophy: summer fun has just begun

Did you forget to enter Philosophy's June Sweepstakes? Well, you've got another opportunity in July. Different products, but deliciously summer-ful (yes, I just made that up), nonetheless. Five lucky winners will receive this collection, worth a whopping $250. I love Philosophy! (heavy sigh)

Included in the collection:

Hope in Jar World Famous Moisturizer 1 oz

Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser 8 oz
New Eye Hope Advanced Anti-Aging Eye Cream .5 oz
The Microdelivery In-Home Peel
Shelter Sunblock SPF30 4 oz

Amazing Grace Perfumed Shave Gel 7 oz
Kiss Me Clear Lip Gloss SPF 20
Senorita Margarita Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath 16 oz
Melon Daiquiri Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble bath 16 oz
Black Philosophy T-Shirt (choice of sizes)

I've already entered and hoping to be one of the five, so good luck to you other Philosophy Girls who consider this a drool-worthy prize. The contest ends 7/31/09 and winners will be notified end of August. See website for details.

Click HERE to enter contest

By the way, if you're needing to restock your own Philosophy favorites, there are fab deals going on this weekend at QVC and SkinStore. I'm out of Amazing Grace Spray Fragrance, one of my all-time favorite fragrances, and took advantage of a fantastic boxed set on QVC just moments ago (see below). But you should also know that SkinStore is offering 20% off storewide right now, so nice savings there too.

Included: 16-oz buffing wash, 5-oz body butter, 8-oz body spritz, 2-oz eau de parfum
Bonus 2-oz perfumed hair conditioner - Introductory Price $64.62

Visit QVC for more information on this offer and many other Philosophy offers this weekend. To take advantage of SkinStore's 20% off celebration event (on Philosophy or any other brands), enter code: JULY20 at checkout.

WIN: Allure Editors' Favorite Sexy Fragrances!

Attention: Drool worthy content for you from Allure magazine!

Not only is Allure's July issue with Fergie on the cover chock full of fantastic beauty tips, articles and product news, but their big giveaway this month is jaw-dropping. Up for grabs, their 10 favorite sexy fragrances. Yes, all ten of them to one lucky winner. Included:


Fracas by Robert Piguet
Those who cringe at frilly floral notes love this rich, sultry bouquet of tuberose, jasmine, and gardenia. $110 for 3.4 oz.


Narciso Rodriguez for Her
This warm, sensual fragrance starts with honey and amber, then quickly transforms into an addictive musk. $89 for 3.3 oz.


Frédéric Malle Noir Épices
With nutmeg, rose, and patchouli, this spicy oriental whispers, "Come closer." $200


Tom Ford Black Orchid
This elegant blend offers the best of all worlds—it's citrusy, sugary, and flowery. The creamy vanilla notes make the scent completely irresistible. $92


Vivienne Westwood Boudoir
You know the saying "Go big or go home?" This is the fragrance version of it—with bold notes that include cinnamon, coriander, amber, vanilla, and sandalwood. $98


Chanel Cuir de Russie
The name means "Russian Leather"—and while we can't vouch for the Russian part, we can attest to the fact that this smells every bit as rich as a good handbag. $200


Gucci by Gucci Eau de Parfum
Patchouli usually rubs these editors the wrong way. But here it simply helps ground light, fruity notes, like guava and pear, to create a scent that's both sweet and seductive. $100 for 2.5 oz.


Guerlain Mitsouko
This mix of oakmoss, bergamot, and peaches has a brash, cheeky sex appeal. $68


Armani Code Eau de Parfum
With soft orange blossom and just a hint of jasmine, this scent has all the friendliness and innocence of the girl next door. $75 for 2.5 oz.

~ This is one of my favorite sensual, sexy fragrances too. Sooooo seductive! ~

Kai Perfume Oil
No surprise here, since reaching cult favorite status this perfume oil still flies off the shelves. The gardenia-based scent is light enough for day and hearty enough for a long, hot night. $45

Fergie on the cover of Allure July 2009

Click HERE to enter the contest

Philosophy Favorites Sweepstakes

philosophy: life is full of surprises

We'd like to think some of these will be good, happy surprises. Philosophy must think so too as they've inviting you to enter for a chance to win over $250 of their favorites. In fact, FIVE lucky winners will be selected to win:

Purity Made Simple Cleanser 16 oz

Hope in a Jar Moisturizer 2 oz

The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash 16 oz

Hope in a Tube Eye & Lip Firming Cream .5 oz

Amazing Grace Spray Fragrance 2 oz

Amazing Grace Shower Gel 16 oz

Amazing Grace Firming Body Emulsion 16 oz

Melon Daiquiri Lip Shine .5 oz

Black Philosophy Tote

These are full-sized products; in some instances they're bigger than full-sized. What a fantastic prize! I've already entered, and I hope I win one along with four other of you adorable Philosophy Girls. Contest ends 6/30/09.

Enter to win over $250 of Philosophy favorites.

Oh, and before I forget - Philosophy's Friends and Family Event is going on now through Sun., 6/28/09. Receive 20% off your entire order online with code: sharethelove at checkout. Visit Philosophy for more information and to shop the event.