My Favorite Fragrance Ad: Dior J'Adore

Is there a better fragrance ad than the Dior J'Adore commercial starring Charlize? I think not. No only did it prompt me to get reacquainted with J'Adore's fruity floral bouquet (we originally parted ways in college), I even downloaded Marvin Gaye's "A Funky Space Reincarnation" on my iPod...good stuff.

The commercial for Miss Dior Cherie (directed by Sophia Coppola) is another great one. Dior just does it better. One perfume ad I could do without (besides the Britney Spears ones - those go without saying), however, is the Estee Lauder Pleasures commercial. I cannot stand the way Gwyneth Paltrow pronounces "pleasures"...her accent just sounds so contrived; makes me wince every time she says it. My theory is that she's spent too much time viva la vida in London. Anyway...now, when it comes on TV, I brace myself for it. Too bad...great perfume, stinky ad.

What are your favorite fragrance ads?

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New From NARS: Orgasm Illuminator!

New from NARS: Introducing Orgasm Illuminator, a scintillatingly sheer, weightless fluid that instantly makes skin refreshed, radiant and glowing. Flecks of gold, peach and pink shimmer softly diffuse light, melting into the skin to allow natural luminosity to shine through.

Apply Orgasm Illuminator all over the face for a barely-there, healthy glow. Use as a highlighter for a glimmering accent on the cheekbones. Layer it under, over, or mix directly with NARS Foundations for added overall brilliance. Wear it on the neck, shoulders or décolleté for a silky, subtle, eye-catching sheen.

The Orgasm Illuminator, a new product category for NARS, joins the cult-followed collection of NARS Orgasm-hued products, which includes Blush, Lip Gloss, Nail Polish and The Multiple. Revered by makeup artists and consumers worldwide, NARS Orgasm products have been the recipient of numerous beauty accolades.

NARS Orgasm Illuminator contains raspberry and black currant; bisabolol; Indian Frankincense, Panthenol and Sodium Hyaluronate. It is non-comedogenic.

The NARS Orgasm Illuminator is available exclusively at Sephora.

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Almost 200+ followers, you know what that means?!!

Another giveaway!!!!

*whoop whoop*

I am currently ten followers away from 200+ followers of my blog!!! When I officially make the 200+ mark, I will be conducting another giveaway, as I did when I reached 100+ followers! Details of the giveaway will be revealed once I get more followers, but I asure you it will be bigger and better then the last giveaway :o)

I know I dont have 937483 followers like some of our fab fellow bloggers do, but it still excites me when I see that number slowly but surely creep up!


Lets play the waiting game.....



Doma-Nikki....x

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DIY Lace Manicure

How haute is this lace manicure? I don't know about you, but I want it right now. Believe it or not, nailing this look is quite simple - and can be achieved in 4 steps at home! Visit Beauty on a Dime to learn how.

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Zoë Saldana: From Avatar to Avon

Today, Avon announced it has signed actress Zoë Saldana to be the spokeswoman for the brand's new fragrance, Eternal Magic, debuting April 2010. In addition to supporting Eternal Magic, Saldana will also be featured in the company's brochure as a face of Avon's color cosmetics category in the coming months.

"I'm very proud to be working with Avon and to be the face of Eternal Magic," says Saldana. "It means so much to me to be associated with a company that shares my values and believes in empowering women."

"We are thrilled to have Zoë as the spokesperson for Eternal Magic. Every woman wants to be unforgettable and Zoë perfectly embodies that feeling. She's a rising star in Hollywood – and has built a strong reputation for playing empowering characters that leave a lasting impression," says Geralyn Breig, Senior Vice President and President of Avon North America. "We were drawn to her inner and outer beauty, and feel she represents the perfect combination of strength and femininity."

An unforgettable fragrance that leaves an indelible impression, Eternal Magic creates everlasting memories with a fragrance signature that lingers in the air. The artfully crafted fragrance takes inspiration from the rare Princess Monaco Rose. The enchanting scent is the embodiment of the unique magic that surrounds mysterious, alluring women everywhere.

Eternal Magic launches in April 2010.

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Essie The Art of Spring Collection

Inspiration: Spring ushers in a warm, high-spirited bouquet of pretty shades and sultry silhouettes. At the Spring 2010 shows, designers expressed a super-sexy return to elegance with a pop art palette of colors. Body-clinging pieces with flurries of tulle, silk and organza flowed alongside crepe skirts, linen kimonos and shantung gowns in never-ending shades of lilac, rose and cerise.

"When I go to the fashion shows, I don't just see clothes, I see artistic expression and color," says Essie Weingarten, founder and president of Essie Cosmetics, Ltd. "Art and fashion go hand in hand, and this season's collections reminded me of the pop art fashion explosion. My spring color collectionis a reflection of that movement."

The collection includes a palette of shades created to compliment the essence of Spring:

Van D’go: Deliciously ripe melon


Tart Deco: Dreamy creamy coral


Red Nouveau: Fiery hot red pepper


Pop Art Pink: Sheer chiffon pink


Lilacism: Satiny smooth lilac


Neo Whimsical: Light as a featherrose-plum

For polish to last longer, Essie suggests using a base, like First Base Base Coat and top coat, like Good to Go! – the basecoat prepares the polish to adhere and the top coat seals in color. Also, wait 2 minutes in between color applications so that the polish can set. A few days later, apply Shine-e to refresh polish to a top shine finish.

The Art of Spring collection will be available February 1, 2010.

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Urban Decay Super Sale At Hautelook

Hautelook is having an Urban Decay sale on Wednesday, January 13. Nothing will be priced over $10. Get on this, chickadees.

Not a member of Hautelook yet? Click here for a free invite (that's just how friends do).

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