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Summer's almost here--and the spritzing should be easy! Now that the temperatures are about to hit overdrive, everyone is busting out the self-tanner, bronzer, and hopefully even more SPF protection. But it's important to switch up your fragrance too--so you always feel refreshed and energized when the mercury hits those record-breaking numbers. 

There's nothing more rewarding than giving back to others. And If you can look and smell good while doing it...all the better! Inspired by M.A.C.'s amazing VIVA GLAM collection to support those affected by AIDS, we've compiled a list of products that'll prep you for spring, and keep on giving....

It's a new year (2010, can you believe it?), full of possibilities and positive expectations. Why not take a little time to discover a new, fun scent? The following are a handful of floral-infused scents that we are loving and think you may want to try on for size in 2010.

 

DKNY Sweet Caramel Candy Apple

"A crisp, irresistible surprise". We find this scent to be delicate, succulant and creamy, with the right amount of sweetness. We highly recommend you try the other "flavors' in this limited-edtion collection as well-- yum! Limited Edition. $55, sephora.com

 

 

 

Vera Wang Glam Princess

The newest princess to join the Vera Wang family is Glam Princess. Like a modern and feminine fairy-tale, this princess seems like a very inspired, imaginative and flirty one thanks in part to notes like crushed red berries, guava, marshmallow and vanilla orchid. Limited Edition. From $45, macys.com

 

 

 

Leslie Blodgett Santa Barbara Eau de Parfum Spray

Like a getaway in a bottle, we love the cool vibe of this scent. A blend of subtle fruits, soft white flowers and mellow woods are captured in this Sephora exclusive. From $16, sephora.com

 

 

 

 

Smashbox Heartbreaker Eau de Parfum

Smashbox's Spring 2010 collection, Heartbreaker, also includes the brand's first fragrance, an "alluring, spicy floral" eau de parfum. While the scent is the perfect blend to take us into spring, the rollerball packaging makes it travel-friendly--  love that. $22, nordstrom.com

 

 

 

 

Helena Rubinstein's Wanted

"Vibrant, modern and fresh", this new fragrance isn't too daring so it's suitable for the office. With notes of iris, cedar, sandalwood and vanilla, you may want this feminine scent carrying you through the year. From $60, macys.com

 

 

 

No matter your fragrance preference, there are a plethora of scents to suit your mood or the mood you want to create. From glamorous to oustdoorsy, we have been testing out 5 scents that are worthy to be worn now and for seasons to come.

 

 

 

 

Kat Von D Saint

Mirabelle plum and sparkling mandarin blend together to create this light, sweet and highly alluring scent. Saint is a heavenly floral that manages to be a bit mysterious with help from creamy vanilla and warm sandalwood. From $16, sephora.com

 

 

 

Stella McCartney STELLANUDE

This fragrance was created to compliment the delicacy of your favorite lingerie on your skin, leaving it scented with the perfect hint of fruits and flowers. We were surprised at how striking, yet feminine this was. Never over-powering, it's light appeal leaves us feeling beautiful. Sephora exclusive. From $43 sephora.com

 

 

 

Michael Kors Very Hollywood

If anyone knows about Hollywood glamour, it's Michael Kors. He's very in tune with the glamour of it all and captures his take on what it smells like: a light floral with hints of citrus. Encased in a dazzling gem-cut bottle, Very Hollywood brings out our inner movie star. From $45, macys.com

 

Benefit Something About Sofia

As part of Benefit's Cresent Row line of fragrances, Something About Sofia is an oriental-floral that combines oriental blossoms with mango and fresh vanilla, creating an amazingly delicious fragrance that is feminine and captivating-- we love to wear this! $36, benefitcosmetics.com

 

 

D&G 6 L'AMOUREX

This unisex fragrance goes outside the scented box. Crisp, clean and yet romantic, it appeals to our love for more spicy, woodsy scents. On us or the man in our life, this is one we can't get enough of. $65, nordstrom.com

We recently discovered that Sarah Jessica Parker has a new fragrance in the works called SJP NYC, and we are beyond excited. It not only means the chance to add a new scent to our beloved collection, but also that we are so much closer to the 'Sex and the City' sequel.

Sarah Jessica Parker told Women's Wear Daily about her inspiration behind the new scent:

"A large part of the inspiration was what I now understand to be people's impressions of seeing Carrie Bradshaw walk down the street and what feelings that evokes for her and for them-- a real sense of freedom and possibilities, a love for the city around her and, of course, fashion. We started with this idea that we wanted to create something fun. We wanted to create a party in a bottle and reflect that in the packaging with a real sense of whimsy, fun and joie de vivre."

SJP NYC will first be released in Macy's February 2010. Then in May, to coincide with the release of the second 'Sex and the City' movie, the fragrance will expand its reach to an additional 1,500 department and specialty stores in the U.S., and to 16 countries.

source: WWD

 

 

We consider ourselves to be everything from modern and sophisticated, to playful and classic. Gucci Flora embodies what most women want in a scent-- subtle and sophisticated with a youthful and refined quality. Notes of Citrus Accord, Peony, Rose, Osmanthus Flower, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood make this fragrance timeless and bright with just the right amount of sexiness we can't get enough of. From $52, macys.com

Every year, Nordstrom holds their amazing anniversary sale with beauty exclusives that are so incredible, we can't help but splurge a little. This is the final week of the sale, so if you haven't already taken advantage of it, here's our list of must-haves that you may want to have for yourself.

 

 

 

Philosophy Unconditional Love Set

A first smell, we felt unconditional love for this fragrance-- fresh and light, yet sultry and oh-so gorgeous. The set includes a perfumed shampoo, bath and shower gel (8 oz.), perfumed firming body emulsion (8 oz.) and spray fragrance (1.7 oz.). Layer them for a scent that will last you all day or use one at a time. Nordstrom exclusive. $59.50, nordstrom.com

 

 

M·A·C 'Eyeshadow x 6' Palette

When it comes to eyeshadow, MAC makes the best. From the Nordstrom-exclusive Graphic Garden collection are two palettes is available in two 6-color combinations (Graphic Garden and Fresh Cut, pictured). These eyeshadow palettes offer not only vibrant, gorgeous shades to make those peepers pop this season, but are housed in a metal compact with a holographic black and white floral poppy pattern to give you something fun to look at on your vanity. $35, nordstrom.com

 

 

 

 

Beauty Society Enormous Lash Eyelash Enhancing Serum (Set of 2)

When we first used Enormous Lash, it gave us gorgeous, visibly longer lashes within a couple of months. Now that the formula itself has been enhanced, and is being offered through a buy-one-get-one-free deal, we can't stress enough how amazing this is. The patent-pending formula is non-irritating, paraben- and prostaglandin-free. Use it morning and night for look-at me lashes. $95, nordstrom.com

 

 

 

Cover FX 'The Big Cover Up' Set

If there is one line of makeup to turn to when we really need coverage, it's Cover FX. This line of products works hard to cover up imperfections yet feels like you have nothing on. It won;t clog pores and is even safe for sensitive skin. This set includes everything you'll need to create a flawless complexion: Skinprep FX Nourishing Foundation Primer and Anti-Aging Serum, Cover FX Total Coverage Cream Foundation, Setting FX Translucent Setting Powder, Professional Foundation Brush #130 and How-to Instructional DVD. Nordstrom exclusive. $75, nordstrom.com

 

 

 

 

Clinique 'Best of Clinique' Lip Gloss Set

How convenient is this? We are loving these three mini Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 tubes. Our favorite colors, Air Kiss, Sunset and Fireberry, can go anywhere you do on its take-with-you key ring-- even comes with a mirror! $18.50, nordstrom.com

 

 

 

 

Juice Beauty 'Organics to Glow' Set

Organic beauty products offer us the peace of mind that our skin is receiving the best nature has to offer. This Juice Beauty set will give your skin the antioxidant protection your skin needs to fight off harmful, aging elements so it can keep its youthful, radiant glow, naturally. Includes three SPF 8 lip moisturizers in Natural, Joyful and Playful, Hydrating Mist, Mineral Light Moisturizer SPF 30, Mineral Medium Moisturizer SPF 20 and Green Apple Full Strength Peel. $29, nordstrom.com

 

 

 

 

 

Clarins 'Wonder Perfect' Mascara

Mascara is always a must-have. This one from Clarins will give lashes that lush, voluminous look we all crave. Rich, pigmented color will saturate lashes for a dramatic eye-opening effect. Available in 3 shades. $23.50, nordstrom.com

 

 

When we're on the go, it's essential to have products that go right along with us. We're loving this Clinique limited-edition Happy-To-Go set. It includes three unique and oh-so travel-friendly solid perfume pencils: Clinique Happy in its own original scent, A Hint of Citrus and A Wealth of Flowers. Wear them alone or mix together to create your own happy scent. Sharpener and mini bag included. $30, sephora.com

Looking to discover new brands, want smaller versions of your favorite products or need to give a great gift? We are loving these new, limited-edition Sephora Favorites Boxed Kits. With 10 kits to choose from, each comes packed with best-selling goodies in deluxe sample sizes-- and all for under $40 a box.

We recommend you try them all, but the following kits are perfect for Summer:

 

 

Sephora Favorites Splashstash Waterproof Deluxe Sampler, $36. If you have any plans to hit the beach, pool or water park, this collection of 7 of Sephora's most wanted waterproof eye essentials will keep you looking fab-- bring on the H2O!

Set includes: 0.1 oz Tarte Lights Camera Splashes, 0.169 oz Too Faced Mini Lash Injection, 0.1 oz MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Smoky Lash, 0.85 oz MAKE UP FOR EVER Sens'Eyes Makeup Remover, 0.025 oz MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Eyes, 0.03 oz Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil in Electric and 0.26 oz Urban Decay Big Fatty Waterproof Mascara

 

 

Sephora Favorites The Fix-It Kit Skincare Deluxe Sampler, $40. Flawless skin is always in, and this set of 6 skin-perfecting secret weapons will bring your skin a more smooth, firm, and soft appearance.

Set includes: 0.19 oz Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask, 0.5 oz Perricone MD Ceramic Skin Smoother, 0.02 oz Cosmedicine Wrinkle Write Off, 0.24 oz Kinerase Extreme Eye Lift, 0.253 oz Dr. Brandt Pores No More and 1.06 oz Clarins High Definition Body Lift

 

 

Sephora Favorites Eau Girl Fragrance Deluxe Sampler, $40. Who says bigger is better? We find this set of 8 petite scents to be just the right size to take along on weekend get-aways, stashing in your desk drawer and even your favorite tote or clutch.

Set includes: 0.17 oz Dior Miss Dior Cherie Eau de Parfum, 0.17 oz Bvlgari Omnia Green Jade Eau de Toilette, 0.17 oz Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette, 0.13 oz Vera Wang Princess Eau de Toilette, 0.3 oz Prada Infusion d'Iris Eau de Parfum, 0.13 oz Clean Eau de Parfum, 0.24 oz Ralph Lauren Ralph Eau de Toilette, 0.13 oz Givenchy Very Irresistible Givenchy Eau de Toilette

 

 

Sephora Favorites Skin Saviors Moisturizers Deluxe Sampler, $24 Don't let your skin dry out! Give it a much-needed drink with some of the most popular body moisturizers to nourish, protect, and hydrate.

Set includes: 1.69 oz Korres Guava Body Butter, 1 oz Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough Body Lotion, 2.03 oz Fresh Sugar Lemon Body Lotion, 1.7 oz Bliss Blood Orange + White Pepper Body Butter and 2 oz Murad Body Firming Cream

Winner of the Fifi Award for Private Label Fragrance of the Year, Victoria's Secret Sexy Little Things Noir is light, playful and deliciously provocative. Appealing without being overpowering, the beautiful blend of sparkling nectarine, sultry amber and exotic orchid smells every bit as glamorous as its shapely black glass bottle, adorned with vintage accents and fabulous retro bulb atomizer spray, looks. 1.7 ounces. $39, victoriassecret.com