Author Archives: Henna

Marchesa Parfum d’Extase Review

Marchesa – the line worn at virtually red carpet event around the world – launched a new perfume that is supposed to be a companion to their glamorous line of clothing.  The perfume bottle itself reflects the brand’s sensibilities – … Continue reading

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Dior Grand Bal Christmas 2012 Collection

This Christmas, Dior gives us a blast from the past with it’s Grand Bal collection. I say that it’s a blast from the past, because the collection features the older Dior packaging which was luxe and beautiful, but essentially out … Continue reading

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Aerin Lauder’s New Launch

For all intents and purposes, you really wouldn’t know just from the compact whether you were looking at an Estee Lauder product or one titled “Aerin”, and so it’s hard not to think of Aerin Lauder’s new makeup launch as … Continue reading

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Brad Pitt’s Chanel No. 5 Commercial Part 2

Turns out that there’s a second part to the creepy Brad Pitt Chanel No. 5 commercial.  Check it out.   The campaign is a huge success – everyone’s talking about it! But is it selling more bottles of Chanel No. … Continue reading

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Dior The New Nude Collection

At counters now is Dior’s The New Nude Collection which has a load of new products that are going to be permanent to the Dior line. The collection’s centrepiece is their new Diorskin Nude Fluid foundation which has light-reflecting pigments that … Continue reading

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Brad’s Ad for Chanel No. 5

First there was this: And now there’s this: The Chanel No. 5 Ad is probably the most strange one I’ve ever seen. Brad’s entire look, the script, the moodiness of it all just doesn’t do anything for me… What do … Continue reading

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New! Clarins Skin Illusion Loose Powder Mineral Foundation Review

A good powder foundation has a lot going for it – it’s easy to apply and you can usually play with the coverage more easily than with a liquid. The new Clarins Skin Illusion Loose Powder Foundation with SPF 10 … Continue reading

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Lady Gaga Fame Review

I’ve had the box of Lady Gaga’s Fame sitting on my desk for over a week, and I’ve been too chicken to actually spray it on myself. What stopped me? All the hype, actually. I wanted to like the fragrance, … Continue reading

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What You Need to Know About Shellac

So Shellac has been around for a while now, and over time, it’s gained more and more popularity. Though it was available only at certain salons in the city, now it seems that every corner nail place offers Shellac for … Continue reading

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New Review: Clinique High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara

Finally a mascara that seems to do it all in just one swipe. Clinique’s new High Impact Extreme Volume mascara is just what you need if you like major lashes. The formula is great – non-clumpy, long-wearing, flake-free, and dark … Continue reading

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