**Giveaway! Tweet this post for a chance to with Banana Republic’s new Wildbloom Vert which launches today!**

I’m just saying…for someone who’s pretty accustomed to a 10AM-6PM schedule, waking up at 7 for Banana Republic’s new Wildbloom Vert fragrance launch was no easy feat. But once I stepped into the Gramercy Park Hotel terrace, which was flooded by sunlight, I instantly woke up. If only every morning can begin like this…

To learn about the fragrance, we were in good company: we were joined by BR’s creative director, Simon Kneen, and world-renowned perfumer, Ilias Ermenidis, who helped develop the scent.

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Leave it to Agent Provocateur to make one sexy night out of their Eau Provocateur fragrances launch party! Held at their boutique on Madison Avenue, models demo’d the new fragrances for us while, of course, sporting its namesake from head-to-toe.

Til now, the titillating brand (also known for some pretty racy videos…see their “Love Me Tender” Valentine’s video featuring Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for reference) had their two L’Agent and original Eau Provocateur perfumes. Both were meant to be ‘nighttime’ fragrances, and therefore, pretty dense and strong in their scents. These three new perfumes however are their new DAY fragrances — a little lighter with modern twists:

L’Agent Eau Provocateur: Contains top notes of bergamot, leaf accord, madarin, apple, melon, and peach. Mid notes: rose, jasmin, tuberose, magnolia, freesia, and ylang. Base notes: musk, patchouli, sandalwood, and amber crystals. I thought this one was a little more strong because of the musk!
Eau Provocateur: A daytime version of their original Eau De Parum, this one contains citrus and red fruit accords like muguet and orange flower. base notes of myrrh, vanilla, and tonka bean.
Maitresse: Top notes of rose, jasmin sambac, and iris. Mid notes of granny smith appes, and base notes of amber, sandalwood, and tonka. It’s a lighter, floral scent compared to the other two!

Maitresse is my personal favorite, but I’m into more floral perfumes so it totally makes sense. Check them out and let me know which one’s yours! But don’t run out the door yet — the trio will be available on April 15th for $70 each.

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I’m so excited to announce this next giveaway! If you haven’t read about Caudalíe’s new fragrances, skip on over to our previous post (Caudalíe Paris’ fragrance launch at The Plaza Hotel in NY) to learn about their perfumes Zeste de Vigne, Fleur de Vigne, and Thé de Vignes.

To win one of Caudalíe’s new perfumes, just leave a comment below describing your ideal time of day and how you like to spend it (ie a coffee at your desk in the morning, etc.). I’ll choose the best one and Caudalíe will send the winner the fragrance that corresponds with their favorite time of day. Your entry will then also be eligible for a GRAND PRIZE: a $250 gift bag. The winner will be handpicked by Founder and CEO, Mathilde Thomas, herself!

So get creative, and enter now by leaving a comment below! Good luck!

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I admit, I totally watched Justin Bieber’s Never Say Never movie on my Air Canada flight last week (what? It was fascinating…and appropriate — he is Canadian ya know). That kid has one loyal fan base! Probably the only news I really heard on the radio besides the IIFA’s was how Bieber was attacked in NYC. Anyway, I just saw this hilarious spoof he did with Jimmy Fallon recently:


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By Nicci Jordan Hubert
There are some moments in life you just won’t forget. My trip to The Plaza for Caudalíe’s fragrance launch was one of those moments. Here’s what happened:

As I stepped out of the non-glamorous subway, wearing my non-glamorous practical footwear, I looked to my right and saw the shimmering beacon of NYC luxury, The Plaza hotel. Unable to avoid the slight shame of switching shoes in public, I did what I had to do (I went all out and wore these babies), then glided along the sidewalk ready for a brush with luxury. The moment I entered, the elegant surroundings didn’t disappoint. It’s a beautiful place, but you didn’t need to hear that from me.

I was sent up to the 4th floor, to the Caudalíe Vinothérapie Spa. The lovely treatment director, Régine, greeted me, and I was swept away into a tour. Wow. Everything–everything–is perfect. From the soft aroma to the bowl of grapes on the guest table to the peacefully flowing water fountain to the beautiful employees with perfect skin, I felt as though I was transported to my very own ideal alternate universe. “Can I move in?” I asked one of the employees, to which she gave a warm and polite smile, even though I know she’s heard that question a million times.

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