Scents of Summer...

Happy August! Can you believe summer is already halfway over? I know I live in the land of forever sunny & steamy, but there's just something about the months of July & August that make summer weather that much more special. In honor of my favorite season, I thought I'd share some of my favorite seasonally-scented products with y'all. 

Lilly Pulitzer Beachy

Watermelon, Citrus, Marine Air Accord, Jasmine, Tiare Flower, Frangipani, Salt Crystals, Amber and Vanilla mix together to create the essence of  Palm Beach, my home. It's not just a place, it is a state of mind. $48

Pacifica Hawaiian Ruby Guava Soy Candle

Let the sweet scent of ripe guava and bright pomelo whisk you away to a paradisical escape, even as Fall's leaves begin to change. This candle burns for 100 tropical hours. $16

Philosophy Coconut Frosting 

Revel in the classic aroma of sunscreen with a super-moisturizing dessert for your skin. The essence of pure coconut will take you far, far away. Might as well put one of those little paper umbrellas in your drink, too. $20

Kahala by Demeter Fragrance Library

Sea salt and pacific ocean essence is captured within, and it doesn't get any more simple or perfectly summer than this. $20

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Win $450 of Bobbi Brown Makeup

That's right, $450! Just visit their revamped site, and use the new review feature. 

Good luck!

www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com

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NEW! Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation

Perricone MD's NEW No Foundation Foundation is a multi-purpose skin product that provides natural-looking, translucent coverage with a non-chemical SPF 30.  It's also packed with proprietary antioxidants, Alpha Lipoic Acid, and DMAE to deliver anti-aging benefits and increases the skin's natural moisture level. This assists in diminishing the appearance of skin discoloration and loss of firmness, while instantly softening the look of fine lines, wrinkles and pores.  This all-in-one foundation works beautifully, can be used on all ages and skin types, and delivers a natural, dewy finish. $50, sephora.com

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Huge Lips Skinny Hips: 2 New Shades for Fall

Purple Lab, a newer, yet already cult favorite beauty brand that thrives on double-duty, multi-tasking products, introduces two new shades to their ground-breaking Huge Lips Skinny Hips collection, which provides luscious, lip-plumping color infused with Hoodia, a natural appetite suppressant. Taking inspiration from all that surrounds her, Purple Lab Creatrix Karen Robinovitz designed Goji Berry Smoothie (berry-plum) and Limo to Lobby (the perfect pink) to give women of all skin tones even more color options. Robinovitz explains, "Changing your gloss color throughout the day has the same revitalizing effect as re-accessorizing your outfit." 

Top: Limo to Lobby

Bottom: Goji Berry Smoothie

Goji Berry Smoothie & Limo to Lobby will be available beginning September 2009 for $20 each. Visit www.purplelabnyc.com for retail locations.

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Chanel Introduces: CRISTALLE EAU VERTE Eau de Toilette Concentrée

Master perfumer Jacques Pole has re-imagined this classic & beloved scent to create a more crisp, modern version that still renders the magnolia, fresh citrus and neroli notes that defines the timeless floral. $105 for 3.4 oz. Available beginning August at department stores, chanel.com and Chanel boutiques.

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