Spotlight: L 'Occitane

Quite possibly my favorite brand for Body & Bath, L'Occitane is one of those product lines that you always hear about, aren't quite sure about--but always wanted to try. With a cult following that "begins in 1976, in the hills of Haute-Provence… a region of southern France that lies between the Alps and the Mediterranean," L'Occitane uses traditional Provencal techniques to create natural beauty products like body lotions, soaps, fragrance, skin care and best-selling Shea Butters. If you've ever had the pleasure of stepping foot inside one of their gorgeous retail locations, you've surely noticed the impeccable take on French country design with abundant natural woods and calming hues. If you're unfamilar with the brand, I highly suggest picking up the Limited Edition Provencal Sample Set. For just $3, you'll get the following: 

•Shea Butter Hand Cream Sample
•Ultra Rich Body Cream Sample
•Ultra Rich Face Cream Sample
•Immortelle Precious Fluid Sample
•Immortelle Precious Cream Sample
•Immortelle Eye Balm Sample
•Mini Honey Lemon Hexagonal Soap
•Mini Lavender Soap With Seeds
•Cade After Shave Balm Sample
•Aromachologie Repairing Shampoo Sample
•Aromachologie Repairing Conditioner Sample
•Jasmine Eau de Parfum Sample
•Honey & Lemon Delighful Cream Sample
•Almond Apple Velvet Concentrate Sample
•Almond Milk Concentrate Sample

Worth every penny!

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Shu Uemura Ultimate Make-Up Box: Summer Edition

Exclusive to Vivre, the summer edition of the best-selling Ultimate Make-Up Box contains:

-Depsea Water Rose
-False Eyelashes Luxe in black
-UV Under Base
-Sweet Lip Gloss in orchid candy
-Eye Light Pencil in white
-Pressed Eye Shadow in metallic brown
-Pressed Eye Shadow pearl beige and matte beige
-Glow on in amber and pink
-Lolishine rouge
-Drawing pencil in brown
-Mascara in basic black
-Flare Eyelashes in black
-Eyelash Adhesive

Plus, it's all packed inside a mini pearl-white box made of lightweight fiber pulp with pearl finish bindings and a carrying handle finished in leather. GORGEOUS!

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Welcome Spring with Creed

In honor of the first day of Spring, I'm paying homage to one of my all-time favorite fragrances: Creed Spring Flower. Originally created by the House of Creed as a signature scent for Audrey Hepburn, Spring Flower was first made available to the public in 1996. It's an elegant mix of florals and fruits--neither too overpowering. Inhale from the bottle and take delight in delicate notes of peach, melon and apple intermingling effortlessly with classic rose and jasmine. Then apply to pulse points and experience your own personal Spring Flower aroma. For me, the florals initially burst with freshness, while the fruits sweeten throughout the day. $210 for 2.5 ounces

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Spring's Prettiest Trend: Benefit CORALista

Spring 2009 is all about pretty with shades like peach & coral for cheeks. Drop your bronzer and keep blush fun and youthful while also boosting radiance with the new Benefit CORALista ($28, Sephora, Macy’s, Bloomingdales). Benefit Makeup Trend Artist, Ann Ford Danielson, suggests sweeping this warm coral pink powder onto cheeks, across lids--and even smooth on lips with a rosebud salve for an instant smile and glow. Danielson adds, "The golden-coral undertones are flattering on all complexions making this all-purpose pleasure powder and universal-go-to shade."

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The Ped Egg is Gross

If the Ped Egg makes you as nauseated as it does me, opt for Tweezerman's Pedro Too. It uses a ceramic stone rather than dangerous razors and metal as it removes calluses, banishes rough spots, and keeps your feet looking great and feeling soft all summer long. $12

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