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On May 22nd, the beauty department in Marks & Spencer‘s Kensington High Street branch in London was relaunched as Your Beauty, which marked the start of the revamp of the store’s beauty departments throughout the UK.
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In contrast to Jo Malone‘s main line of fragrances, which tend to be fresh and crisp, the brand’s Cologne Intense collection features deeper and richer creations. This month, Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense has been released as a limited edition.
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Shiseido Maquillage will release Aura Veil Collection as the line’s holiday 2012 makeup collection in Japan on November 21st. The limited-edition set includes:
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Jo Malone‘s limited-edition London Blooms collection explores the spirits and expressive contrasts of the British garden. The collection features three scents: Peony & Moss, White Lilac & Rhubarb, and Iris & Lady Moore. Adorned with colorful botanical drawings, these decorative bottles are a first for Jo Malone. Today I am highlighting White Lilac & Rhubarb Cologne.
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Ayura has released Wellfit, a new range of fragranced bodycare products, in Japan on March 23rd. The range includes:
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Stella McCartney launched her debut fragrance, Stella, in 2003. Beautifully feminine with a modern edge, the rose-toned scent has been among my three favorite fragrances. Over the years, the Stella collection grew and grew, with Rose Absolute (a stunning creation that shouldn’t have been discontinued), Stella in Two (Peony & Amber), StellaNude, and the annual limited-edition Sheer Stella (2004-2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011).
I always wondered when (rather than whether) a second fragrance would be launched and how it would compare with Stella. The anticipation was over with the arrival of L.I.L.Y this month.
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For spring 2012, Jo Malone has released two new items this month to add to its popular Red Roses range just in time for Valentine’s Day. The new additions are:
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One of the ideas that Jo Malone advocates is Fragrance Combining, which helps create a bespoke scent. The Fragrance Chronicles from the brand embody this concept beautifully, and today I am featuring the limited-edition English Pear & Freesia Fragrance Chronicle (£72) for holiday 2011.
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