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Marks and Spencer Your Beauty Summer 2012 1(image/info from Marks & Spencer)

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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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Jo Malone Velvet Rose and Oud Cologne Intense Summer 2012 1

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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 Holiday 2012 Base Makeup Fragrance 1(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mq/,
info from www.shiseido.co.jp/mq/ & cosmetics-medical.com/mcs/)

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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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Kanebo Twany Milano Collection 2013 Holiday 2012 Base Makeup Fragrance 1(image/info from cosmetics-medical.com/mcs/)

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Kanebo will release its pre-order-only Twany Milano Collection 2013 for the holiday 2012 season in Japan in November/December. The collection includes:

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Stella McCartney Stella Summer Rose 2012 EDT 1

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As Stella McCartney’s Stella is one of my favorite fragrances, I always look forward to the annual release of Sheer Stella. This year, the summer edition is another welcome addition to the Stella family. The only main difference is that this year’s edition is called Stella Summer Rose.

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Jo Malone White Lilac and Rhubarb Cologne London Blooms Spring 2012 1

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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 Wellfit Spring 2012 Bodycare Fragrance 1(image/info from www.ayura.co.jp)

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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 L.I.L.Y Eau de Parfum Spring 2012 1

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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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Jo Malone Red Roses Fragrance Chronicle Valentine's Day 2012 1(images/info from Jo Malone)

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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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Jo Malone English Pear and Freesia Fragrance Chronicle Holiday 2011 Fragrance 1

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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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