Let the alchemy of an endless night begin… Say hello to the new BLACK OPIUM NUIT BLANCHE fragrance from YSL! An unexpected take of its predecessor from 2014, BLACK OPIUM EAU DE PARFUM, the new fragrance, BLACK OPIUM NUIT BLANCHE offers the promise of an electric night, where anything can happen!
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Between passion and excellence, Yves Saint Laurent creates an exceptional collection of four high end and beautiful fragrances, inspired by the majesty of the East. A little while ago I shared my favourite scent from this collection, Splendid Wood and today, I’m going to tell you about the entire magical, mystical, opulent and indulgent YSL Oriental Collection. Prepare to go on a magic carpet ride… This exclusive fragrance collection is a tribute to the Algerian born designer, who had an on going love affair with the East. It’s a collection where every precious alchemy takes you on a magical journey, where each scent conjures up a setting and an atmosphere, pointing to every facet, contrast, treasure and ambivalence. The entire collection features the same majestic bottle. Sleek and solid, where gold is the spendor, adorned with a sophisticated pattern, enhanced by the YSL Cassandra, that’s been given an oriental signature with fine metallic wisps of carved and gilded latticework. YSL Supreme Bouquet Between Exhalation and Serenity SUPREME BOUQUET or a peaceful getaway in an oriental garden. Far-removed from the throes of power and intense passions, this oasis is an invitation to return to the sublime beauty of nature. The ponds and fountains murmur their soothing music, palm groves spread salutary coolness. The scent of white…
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With so many fragrances (and new ones coming our way), it’s difficult to find a new favourite-favourite. But then, a fragrance comes along and totally knocks you off your feet, heightens your olfactory pleasures, and swirls you into another world, on a magic carpet ride. That my friends, is this fragrance! YSL Splendid Wood! It’s exquisite, majestic, beautiful, rich, indulgent and is going down as one of my all time faves! Splendid Wood is part of YSL’s Oriental Collection, which comprises of four magnificent scents; Splendid Wood, Supreme Bouquet, Noble Leather and Majestic Rose. Four exquisite, unisex scents that capture the splendours of the Orient – which was for the iconic designer, Yves Saint Laurent, an endless source of inspiration. Through these fragrances, YSL captures the muffled, refined atmosphere of oriental places. YSL Splendid Wood took me right back to my amazing trip in Dubai earlier this year – reminding me of the Desert Safari where the scents of the orient were most prominent. Rich, indulgent aromas with strong woody scents. The smell of intensity and Arabic adventure. “The greatest fragrances are those that take you on the most fabulous journeys. They are the ones that make us happy.” – Yves Saint Laurent. If you like Tom Ford Sahara Noir (my…
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I love a manly fragrance! I mean, the fruity, sporty ones are nice, but you know the real old-school smelling fragrances on a man? Yeah those are always my best! Since I featured the new YSL Black Opium for the ladies today, I wanted to share with you another YSL olfactory gem, this time for the guys! YSL L’HOMME It’s not a new launch (and there’s even an Intense version out already), but I still think it’s a scent worth checking out! Especially when making those Christmas lists for the men in your lives this holiday season. Although this fragrance is not totally unique, it’s very masculine and elegant with all the right notes to make it a completely luxurious fragrance. I particularly like the heart. It’s gorgeous and intoxicating. I wouldn’t mind smelling it all day! YSL L’HOMME opens with top notes of Cedarwood, Madagascar White Pepper and Ozone to give it both a sparkling a luminous scent. At the heart, floral and spicy notes of Chinese Ginger, Violet Leaves and Basil Flowers contrast with the fresh top notes to give in an intoxicating, zesty bite. And at the base, Haitian Vetiver, Tonka Beans and Cedarwood highlight it’s magnetic…
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Cap Toes are the hottest trend for both heels and flats this season! They can transform a shoe from simple and bland to wowzers in an instant! Remember Coco Chanel’s classic black and white toe capped flats from the late 50’s? Well these new babies are a fresh new look at Mademoiselle Chanel’s iconic trend! Otley cap-toe leather ballet flats – Michael Kors Cece leather ballet flats – J.Crew Pluto court shoes – ASOS Ladybug neon cap ballet flats – ASOS Snakeskin ballet flats – Lanvin Tribtoo contrast toe cap – Yves Saint Laurent Spike cap toe flats – Giuseppe Zanotti [poll id=”4″]
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Yves Saint Laurent The look at Yves Saint Laurent was slightly boyish with hair pulled into a low knot with a strong sideburn statement. “This style is a bit boyish, which is what we’ve seen a lot of this season. The look is inspired by a ‘French Twiggy,’ slightly tomboyish and very cool. The left sideburn is key to the look.” –Guido, Redken Creative Consultant. Redken Products: velvet gelatine 07 cushioning blow-dry gel Forceful 23 spray Redken’s Create The Look Guide: Blow-dry velvet gelatine 07 cushioning blow-dry gel into damp hair Create a straight, deep left side part Sweep hair along the hair line and slightly cover the right ear Pull hair into a low knot and secure with pins On the left ear, pull out a small piece to create a very strong, angular sideburn towards the chin Finish with Forceful 23 Photos courtesy of Matt Lever for Redken
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One of my favourite bronzers has got to be Yves Saint Laurent Terre Saharienne Bronzing Powder. Paying homage to the iconic safari look, this bronzer really helps to enhance the cheeks and face, giving them a natural, sun kissed look. Sun Radiance Pigments capture and reflect light, diffusing a golden reflection in every direction, giving you the wow factor from all angles and the added SPF 12 will keep your skin protected from the sun. The slim, skinny compact is stylish and perfect for travel or for popping into your hand bag for on-the-go touchups.
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Well it’s Shoe Porn Tuesday again, where we get to dream about fabulous footwear – without the guilt! Seeing as Shoe Porn is all bout dreaming, I thought today would be a perfect day to post some outrageously gorgeous heels. These babies are from the Avante Garde designer shows … prepare to drool! 1. Talk about serious heels. These are by Ruthie Davis and are called “The Spike/ Dark Gaga” shoe bootie embellished with Swarovski crystals and spike studs. It has five inch heel on a 1.5 inch platform. 2. Mohawks are back! Yves Saint Laurent Palais Mohawk suede pumps are suede pumps with goat hair fringed heels. Talk about freaky unusual and so fabulous! These babies are have six inch heels with a 1 inch curved platform. TDF (To Die For) 3. Ballerina with a difference. Check out these Alexander McQueen Titanic Ballerina Pumps. 12 Inches of pure McQueen brilliance with a heel that looks like Hannibal Lecter while the front is pretty as a ballerina pump, complete with the cute bow on top. 4. Drool! How sexy chic are these Christian Dior “Goddess” heels? I’d so wear them although I’d be scared I damage them. Perhaps these are…
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This week we go inside Vanessa Haywood’s Beauty Bag. She’s the gorgeous, 32 year old South African Actress which you’ll probably recognize from the SA Blockbuster movie, District 9. We asked her about hair, makeup, beauty and she shares a few of her beauty secrets with us…
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