Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb La Vie en Rose
A spritz of Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose ($80) is just what we need to chase away the last dregs of winter weather! This limited-edition version of their Flowerbomb scent is a powerful burst (dare we say, explosion?) of intense roses, freesia,... [More]
Demeter Clover Cologne Spray
Sure, we've occasionally poked a little fun at Demeter Fragrance Library in the past (given the zomgness of poison ivy shower gel, how could we not?) but on the whole, we love what they do, especially the unusual stuff. So consider this both a plug... [More]
Kors Very Hollywood
Very Hollywood by Michael Kors ($45) is a lush and seductive scent and, like all really good perfumes, smells just a little bit different on everyone. The warmth and sweetness of mandarin is balanced by the soft, fresh aroma of gardenia blossoms. Earthy citrus tones... [More]
Stella Solid Necklace
Fresh and floral, Stella McCartney does rose right with Stella Eau De Parfum. It's not too heavily floral as the soft scent of rose balanced nicely with amber. And while that's all well and good, it's the packaging on this solid perfume that has us... [More]
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Le Labo Bergamote 22
Le Labo is known for intriguingly powerful scents, and Le Labo Bergamote 22 ($52-60) is no exception. We've yet to be able to categorize it as a musk, floral, oriental, fruity, or clean, as it's got notes from every major fragrance note family, including bergamot,... [More]
Essence by Narciso Rodriguez
If you favor clean, powdery floral perfumes, then Essence by Narciso Rodriguez ($50-104) is everything you've been looking for in a scent. It's refreshingly light, like soap, but with teasing notes of musk and amber coming through the rose petal top layer. Strangers may start... [More]
Jo Malone Red Roses
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Jo Malone's Red Roses Collection ($55-100) smells like the world's most expensive, luxurious bouquet of roses, but it's not at all cloying or heavy. Crafted from seven types of roses from all over the world, plus crushed violet leaves,... [More]
Sonia Kashuk White Gardenia and Black Vetiver Perfume Palette
Smelling sweet is keen, and with a few rubs from the Sonia Kashuk White Gardenia and Black Vetiver Solid Perfume Palette ($17), we'll be a garden scented gal luring in the buzzing boys. Something about gardenias' light sugary aroma is almost creamy, it's so rich,... [More]
Orange Blossom & Jasmine Eau de Parfum
Super sweet! Henri Bendel has concocted a bunch of fabulous new fragrances! And we love the sweet smell of the Orange Blossom & Jasmine Eau de Parfum ($65). It is a fun scent that will help you light up a room even on dreary days.... [More]
Arpege by Lanvin: Past and Present
The contemporary Arpege by Lanvin ($31) still references its mother scent in the 1920s graphics, and its scent is as gorgeous as its packaging. With high powdery floral notes doused with honeysuckle, jasmine, roses and orange blossoms, and lower accents of vanilla and sandalwood, its... [More]
Aromachology Custom Perfumes
Aromachology Custom-Blended Perfumes ($60-160) promise to deliver you a completely customized scent based on a personality questionnaire you fill out. We're slightly puzzled by some of the questions, like, "Your position on moisturizer is?" or "What is your favorite way to work out?" but are... [More]
Tokyomilk Le Petit Parfum
We never get tired of smelling good, and we don't imagine that you do either. The latest item in the Outblush fragrance arsenal, then, is Le Petit from Tokyomilk ($28) This scent is as gentle as the name suggests, but not weak, including the comforting... [More]
Kim Kardashian Parfum
Though suffering from a curious case of 24/7 sexyface and an addiction to paparazzi, Kim Kardashian nevertheless has a pretty decent sense of style. She favors a classic bombshell style that's translated well in her new fragrance, Kim Kardashian Parfum ($16-65). Darkly floral and evocative... [More]
Nanadebary Green Eau de Parfum
Craving spring weather? A spritz of Nanadebary Green Eau de Parfum ($98-160) will refresh you down to your toes. It's clear, bright, and breezy, with spicy sparkles of citrus, basil, cardamom, and thyme. Don't shy away for fear you'll smell like the spice aisle at... [More]
Vera Wang Glam Princess Eau de Toilette
There are some haters out there, to be sure, but for the most part we've enjoyed the Princess line of fragrances from Vera Wang. The original is still a favorite after all this time, and Rock Princess is playful and cute. (Though don't get us... [More]
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Top of the Pops for 2010: CB I Hate Perfume In The Library and Mr. Hulot's Holiday
If you love the fruity florals, hey - no one's stopping you. Especially not us. But if you'd like to mix it up a little with some fragrances that are truly like nothing else out there - and that are beautiful, not merely weird -... [More]
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine-Basilic
Part of the Guerlain Aqua Allegoria fragrance collection, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine-Basilic ($57) is one of those scents that's just plain uplifting and happy. Bright, crisp notes of mandarin, blood orange and basil sparkle over a floral layer of orange blossom, white peony, and Roman chamomile... [More]
Midnight Oud Parfume
Saffron, incense, amber, dried fruits and a mixture of rose-chypre-patchouli make up this decadent middle-eastern inspired Midnight Oud Parfume ($135). We've always loved the packaging Juliette Has a Gun uses for their scents and of course we adore the name, so we were uber happy... [More]
Tubereuse 2 Virginale
The name Tubereuse 2 Virginale ($185) makes us giggle, but the major sexy-ness of this scent is no laughing matter. Creamy vanilla is mixed with notes of mandarin, frangipani, patchouli, and white musk with a top note of yummy tuberose. Mmm, sultry!... [More]
Issey Miyake A Drop of Cloud
Clean, modern, and spare, yet complex in design. That always applies to Issey Miyake's stunning clothes and accessories, and now to Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey A Drop of Cloud perfume. ($65) This limited-edition scent is ethereal and fresh, symbolizing a cloud's journey through the sky.... [More]
Armani Code Set
Get with the program with the Armani Code Set ($70), a three piece gift pack featuring the infamous Eau de Parfum Spray, Body Lotion, and Shower Gel. Even though it debuted two years ago, people still love it, and we continue to have fantasy flashbacks... [More]
Gilt Groupe - Couture designers, chain store prices
The best designer brands, yours for sample sale prices. That's exactly what's behind Gilt Groupe, where new member-only sales are always on. Register through this link and you'll get exclusive instant access to Gilt Groupe. As a special holiday treat, Gilt has gotten ahold of... [More]
Doubtblush: Il Profumo Dog Perfume
Yes, dogs can be smelly. No arguments there. And we really, really like perfume, which you probably already know. But somehow Dog from Il Profumo ($18 for the smallest size) doesn't have us reaching for our credit cards. It's not a perfume to make one... [More]
Sephora Fragrance Sampler
Perfume can be a pretty personal thing, so we wouldn't normally advise it as a gift (unless you know what your recipient wants), but we're breaking that rule for Sephora's Collector's Edition Fragrance Sampler ($75). Not only will you be treating a friend to samples... [More]
Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum Travel Set
This is a great stocking stuffer for the Juicy Couture gal on the go! This Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum Travel Set ($35) is packed with three sweet scents - Juicy Couture, Viva la Juicy and Couture Couture. Now these adorable little purse sprays can... [More]
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Nanette by Nanette Lepore
Long smitten by Nanette Lepore's signature design aesthetic of modern, yet über-feminine clothes, we were delighted to find out her new scent, Nanette by Nanette Lepore ($19-68) can be described in just the same way. An undeniably girly heart of violet, rose, and muguet is... [More]
Winter Lemon by C.O. Bigelow
Spicy and warm, like a cup of mulled wine on a cold wintry day, new C.O. Bigelow Winter Lemon Eau de Toilette will brighten your outlook the instant you spritz some on. Redolent with notes of crisp lemon, lushly sweet winter fig and blackcurrant balanced... [More]
Doubtblush: Diesel's Only The Brave
Have you ever been shopping for a new, alluring eau de something and thought "these are nice and all but none of them smell brave enough"? Well your scenty quest has come to a fruitful end. Diesel's new Only The Brave ($68) fragrance is a... [More]
Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise Cologne
The newest fragrance from Jo Malone, Vanilla & Anise, ($55-100) is warm, creamy, sweet and spicy - but not overpowering. Inspired by the sweet white flowers on Madagascar vanilla plants, it's a foodie scent for those who thought they didn't like food scents. The anise... [More]
Smell Bent Lemon Cowboy Perfume Oil
Here at Outblush we love fragrances of all kinds, but if you object to the alcohol base of most perfumes, this might be of particular interest to you. smell bent is a small company responsible for some of the most offbeat perfume oils out there... [More]
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Personal Shopper: BIIIIIIIIG Laptop Bags for Amy
In response to yesterday's personal shopper for cute bags for 14" laptops, Amy J wrote in to ask for ones for those of you with bigger laptops, i.e. 17+ inches, because "The only bags in that size are stupid black manly ones."Ugh, we know. Here ya go, Amy J!
You can always try a Mozi Waratah Laptop Sleeve ($55, #1 in pic) and pop it into any old bag or tote bag. Mozi sleeves come in a bunch of pretty prints and in sizes for a lot of laptops.
Okay, yes, this Riku Laptop Bag ($95, #2) is black, but we don't think it's manly. In fact, we're kinda digging the anime-inspired Swiss design.
Classic more your thing? Choose a Franklin Covey Alyssa Laptop Bag ($169, #3) in green or black.
For earthier styles, we love this Grainne 17" Messenger Bag from J'Tote ($195, #4). It features leaser-cut leather engraving and lots of interior pockets.
Finally, just because it's a)cute and b)red, we're digging on Kajsa Rydberg's Red Rose 17" Laptop Bag made strikingly strong with embroidered neoprene ($85). Very chic.
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