Tag: Lana Turner

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Bvlgari Splendida Magnolia Sensuel Perfume Review

November 19, 2018

Bvlgari Splendida Magnolia Sensuel

Mainstream Monday – Sniffing a Popular Perfume

When it comes to designer perfumes, Bvlgari is one of my personal favorite and “most worn” brands. They are typically what I wear when I want to smell good but not think about what I’m wearing. They smell pretty but in a really approachable, non-intimidating way. I’m not going to say that the brand is remarkable (even though I think they have some remarkable perfumes such as Black and the original Omnia)… Continue reading | 2 Comments

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Atelier Cologne Clementine California Perfume Review

August 31, 2017

Atelier Cologne Clementine California

Atelier Cologne Clémentine California is perfume inspired by sunny Los Angeles. Los Angeles is one of those places that I love when I’m not there. I actually spend a lot of time thinking about moving there, fantasizing about year-round perfect weather, Art Deco architecture and endless sunshine. But, as soon as I’m there, I want to leave. I can’t really explain this phenomenon. I guess I love the idea of Los Angeles more than actually being there? I truly have a love/hate relationship with one of the… Continue reading | 4 Comments

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Eric Buterbaugh FLORALS Celestial (Jasmine) EDP Perfume Review

May 2, 2016

Eric Buterbaugh Celestial

7 Days of Eric Buterbaugh*

Eric Buterbaugh is a well-known floral designer based in Los Angeles. Last year, he launched a line of perfumes, Eric Buterbaugh FLORALS, inspired by the medium he knows best – flowers. The Noses work with Firmenich, creating many of my most-worn perfumes from designer to niche. I’m dedicating a week to reviewing this line because like Eric Buterbaugh, I too love florals. 

Jasmine, like rose, has many faucets and this is one of the many reasons it’s a favorite… Continue reading | 6 Comments

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Olympic Orchids California Chocolate EDP Perfume Review

January 16, 2015

Olympic Orchids California Chocolate

With so many desserts based oround the orange/chocolate theme, one would expect to see more gourmand perfumes centered around this duo. It seems like a “natural” pairing. Olympic Orchids California Chocolate is an orange and chocolate perfume, but it’s not like some chocolate bar flavored with orange. California Chocolate is like being outside on a sunny, mild day hiding under the shade of a blossoming orange tree, sharing a bar of chocolate with someone that you really like.

California Chocolate smells like citrus chocolate. It opens with a… Continue reading | 6 Comments

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More 1940’s Fashion: Get the Makeup Look of Lana Turner

July 30, 2010

Lana Turner

This Lana Turner look is a classic that works with many complexions and hair colors. And it’s surprisingly easy to do!

FACE: Lana’s complexion has a dewy finish. Apply a dewy finish foundation such as The Body Shop Moisture Foundation in your shade. I would use a foundation brush to apply the liquid. If more coverage is needed, apply a concealer like Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer where needed with a concealer brush. Take a face powder brush and swirl over Physician’s Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Correcting

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