Find a Haute New Fragrance for Spring

Looking for a new fragrance for Spring? Don't want to smell like every other gal who shops at the mall? Here are 2 great sites with amazing boutique fragrances from around the world. Both offer sampling programs, so you can try the scents that sound appealing, without springing for a whole bottle of something you may not end up liking.

LuckyScent has a store in California and a vast selection of unique and hard-to-find fragrances. Try the prepackaged Spring sampler or browse their selection by your favorite notes (floral, vanilla, wood, etc).

Aedes de Venustas has an elegant boutique in New York City, is a celeb-favored shopping destination and has been featured in numerous magazine articles on fragrance. The owners are wonderful and happy to provide top-drawer customer service both in-person and to their on-line and telephone customers. Their lovely gift-packaging is a treat on its own. Ambra di Venezia is a springtime favorite of mine.

Haute Online Boutique

One of my favorite sites, Sage Jewelry is really unique!

They have beautiful one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings. Check out the shoes and apparel...major sale alert! There are some really cute silk tops that were originally $300+...marked down to $20!

Their fragrances and candles have a major celebrity following (Debra Messing is a big fan)! Amber Valletta wears (of course) Amber, Bridgett Moynahan likes Onyx (my personal favorite), and Kate Beckinsdale wears Coral.

See for yourself at sagejewelry.com

Haute New SkinCare...from Stella McCartney

New this month at Sephora..."We already know and love Stella McCartney for her modern fashion designs and naturally sexy scents. And now she's introducing CARE by Stella McCartney, a unique luxury line of certified organic skincare, formulated with 100 percent organic active ingredients and zero percent petrochemicals or silicones. Inspired by Stella's personal philosophies, clear vegetarian principles, and commitment to help protect the environment, CARE by Stella McCartney, is a unique range of ethical and effective skincare products that combines the ultimate in pampering and nature to give your skin everything it needs, and nothing it doesn't."

I ordered the CARE by Stella McCartney 5 Benefits Moisturising Cream 1.6 oz. While I am all about the Retin-A, the organic vegetarian in me loves the idea of a natural line of products.

And since we're talking Stella McCartney, try her fragrance...it's lovely!
photos and quoted text from sephora.com

3 Great Fragrances

Looking for a new fragrance for Valentine's Day?


The Aroma M Sampler Set includes large vials of their 11 fragrances beautifully wrapped like little candies. Try them all and find just the one (or 2 or 3) that you and your Valentine both adore! available at luckyscent.com




A.Maze is the newest release from avant-garde Dutch fashion label, People of the Labyrinths. Their first fragrance, Luctor et Emergo has a major cult following. You definitely won't be smelling either one of these on every other gal in town. A.Maze is a beautiful rose-based scent that won't remind you (or him) of Grandma. available at luckyscent.com



Vera Wang's latest, Truly Pink, is a romantic rose that's pretty and easy to wear. Try it at Macy's or Dillards.







photos from luckyscent.com and nordstrom.com