FRAGRANCES WE’RE HOOKED ON THIS SEASON

As the weather becomes colder as we get closer into the winter months, it’s time to look at fragrances that make you feel as warm as a well-lit fire. Here are a few we’d love to wear during the grayer, darker days.
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Marc Jacobs Pink Honey Limited Edition ($76) — There’s no mistaking a Marc Jacobs fragrance bottle. Chances are that it’s pretty as a Barbie doll, and capped with some whimsical and colorful flower (think Dot, Lola, and others). The latest Pink Honey Limited Edition dresses up the classic Honey fragrance in tones of fun florals, with top notes of pear, fruity punch, and juicy mandarin;
BEST BEAUTY PARTNERSHIPS OF THE SEASON

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In the beauty world, finding Mr. Right has never been more essential.
From the seasonal gift to the latest nail lacquer, beauty products come in various finishes, pigments, and textures, and now more often than not, with the shade of a partnership. Take your pick: the classy NARS Guy Bourdin Holiday Collection or slick romantic MAC RiRi set, created by pop icon Rihanna.
COVERGIRL’s new Flamed Up Mega Curl mascara is from its Capitol Collection partnership with The Hunger Games 2 (Photo Credit: COVERGIRL)
MAC Cosmetics’ Pro Longwear Riri Woo Lipliner pencil, designed and signed by Rihanna (Photo Credit: Nordstrom)
COVERGIRL’s latest Capital Collection, a partnership with the
GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY – PHEBO MINI SOAP KIT

We bring a bit of Brazil to the USA for this week’s GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY. We have 3 Soap Kits with 6 Mini Soaps (a $25 value) from Phebo, a classic Brazilian brand, to give to our lucky winners.
Dating back to the 1930s, Phebo is Brazil’s first luxury perfume brand – it was established by two Portuguese cousins in the heart of the Amazon forest 80 years ago. Next month, the brand will be making its stateside debut during an exclusive limited-time launch in Macy’s stores nationwide.
The kit includes six mini soap bars in the following scents: Agua de Lavanda, Agua de Neroli, Agua de Iris, Agua de Rosas and Agua de Citrus. One of each is featured in the kit, except for
MEET CLAUDIO PINTO – NEW YORK CITY’S MASTER AESTHETICIAN

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Master Medical Aesthetician, Claudio Pinto, is an expert in corrective skincare of the face and body including ethnic as well as pre- and post operative skincare. He specializes in the treatment of acne, aging skin, smoker’s skin, sun-damaged skin and slacking skin using the latest corrective skincare technology such as peels, facials and microdermabrasion. He has been named Aesthetician of the Year by Obagi Medical products and is an expert in administering the famous Obagi Blue Peel. Working out of physician offices – Claudio works with many leading plastic surgeons – he is considered a go-to aesthetician by many in New York City. Claudio is very active in professional orga