Posts Tagged ‘Dries’

Learn About Sunglasses for Women

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

There is a big reflection of current fashion tendencies in the design of sunglasses for women. It has been always proved that the more receptive to changes of style are women; they will adopt the new sooner and discard the old with more ease. In terms of sunglasses for women every year’s offer is both classic and ultra modern with chic accents and elegance from famous brands like Marc Jacobs, Roberto Cavalli, Burberry or Versace. But surely you know that such pretentiously designed items do not come cheap, on the contrary. Yet, it seems that many users are often pleased to buy copies or imitations of some expensive sunglasses for women instead of paying a small fortune for the original.

Eye protection, this is the main issue that should concern anyone when shopping for sunglasses, and in terms of importance, it should come before design. Quality sunglasses for women have more than just an exquisite design, they should include anti-glare properties and good UV filters for a complete blockage of the harmful radiation. Many designers have come to use Swarovski crystals, gems and all sorts of precious stones for the decoration of the frames. It seems that no matter the season, sunglasses such as aviator aviator sunglasses for women are trendy and a must-have accessory to the wardrobe.

Sunglasses for women are thus more than practical eye-wear. There is one further health concern that women have when they protect their eyes; besides the harmful impact of the UV radiation, there is also the threat of more wrinkles. It is commonly known that sun light dries the skin and leads to premature aging, and since the skin around the eyes is so delicate, the damage would be considerable. Moreover, sunglasses for women often become a way to camouflage a not so perfect look, or a means to avoid to keep your privacy when you don’t want to be bothered.

Sunglasses for women seem to be more important than for men. Women tend to make a statement about their mood and personality with a simple pair of shades. Some wearers choose to have more sunnies available and alternate them according to the outfit, the time of the day or the season. Plus, for anyone interested to shop for sunglasses for women, stores have an abundant offer of frames, in all colors and designs. Neutral or ultra-modern, with thin or thick frames, wraparounds or retro, shades do give a new meaning to fashion diversity.

YSL’s Best-Selling Perfumes for Men

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

The Yves Saint Laurent fragrances for men have one characteristic that never fails to surprise critics and customers alike. All fragrances embody manhood. It’s bold, virile, rich and addictive. YSL is masculine when it needs to be masculine and feminine when it needs to be feminine. There is no confusion on the image it wants to project. It’s not an either/or fragrance because it is hardly androgynous.

As a man, you wouldn’t want to be caught dead wearing a borderline femme and pour home scent. On lighter and laid back days, aquatic and cooler fragrances are preferred and for evening affairs or special occasions that demand for a more richer and exuberant  scent, heavy musk and chypre types are more suitable.

Each YSL fragrance conveys a different sense of masculinity. He can be playful and roguish one moment then becomes serious and aggressive so much so when the situation calls for it.

Kouros
Kouros is a fragrance of strength. It’s strong, pungent and screaming masculinity: powerful and intense, the perfect chypre. There is no middle ground in this fragrance. Either you love it or hate it. Certainly, this perfume is not for boys.

L’Homme Yves Saint Laurent
L’Homme YSL is a woody-floral fragrance. Its elegant freshness is brought about by the middle floral-spicy notes that feature violet, basil and white pepper. Compelling and charming, L’Homme YSL is a wonderful daily scent. Hip and modern and very easy to wear.

Opium Pour Homme
An oriental gourmet of spice and woods, that is what Opium Pour Homme is in a nutshell. YSL’s Opium anthology is warm blend of spice, vanilla and woods accords. The Pour Homme version was created in such a way that the deep aroma of the black currant and vanilla persists longer than the usual. It’s invigorating and dries down into a very sensual ambiance.

M7 YSL
M7 is raw virility in its purest form. It contains one of the most expensive ingredients - agarwood. Agarwood originates from Southeast Asia and is known for its aphrodisiac properties.  This fragrance is truly intense. Sillage is more than enough. It’s certainly a splendid choice for romantic evenings.

Rive Gauche Pour Homme
Rive Gauche is an impeccable barbershop-type aromatic fougere perfume. This classic fragrance is a well-balanced blend suitable for formal occasions. It’s a tad old-school at first but mellows out and develops into something slightly sweet. There is little fanfare and evokes no desire to be the center of attention.

Jazz
Vibrant and teeming with energy, Jazz is one fragrance that sets the stage for an aromatic woody harmony. It’s a fusion of floral and green accords. Basil and anise at the top followed by lavender, geranium and carnation; the base caps it off with nuances of leather, musk and incense.  Jazz is an all-season fragrance and perfect as a daily scent.

Some YSL fragrances comes in seasonal and limited edition versions. These are readily available in most department stores. But if you’re looking for the old releases, might as well check out discount perfume stores online because most often than not, they are always available in their inventory.

 

 

Dolce & Gabbana perfume review - D&G Feminine and D&G Masculine

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

D&G Feminine is a clean, crisp and fruity floral scent with a musky dry down. Introduced in 1999, this modern scent is geared towards the young market. Straightforward and uncomplicated, this fragrance is sprinkled with intricate florals and hints of musky woods. It features tangerine, green pear, water lily, mimosa, wisteria, musk, vanilla bean and sandalwood.

Living up to its namesake, D&G Feminine is indeed very feminine. The soft florals combined with the slight powdery accent makes it very delicate but not cloyingly sweet and offensive in any way. Some perfume aficionados consider the scent a bit old-fashioned. According to one perfume review from Fragrantica, “D&G Feminine is very sensual,unique and very romantic. I like the sensual powdery dry down. It fills me up with harmony. The smell of flowers is so real I feel like I am in a flower garden!Excellent lasting power! P.S. For me personally is for spring/summer time.” And another thumbs up for its stunning scent, “I really love this fragrance, clean, fresh, soft, powdery… for me it's amazing. The dry down is beautiful and definitely feminine without being too girly like or sweet. Good staying power. Great for every season. Dolce and Gabbana Feminine is classy and beautiful. For me is the best Dolce&Gabbana scent and it’s quite underrated.”

D&G Masculine is a woody-aromatic fragrance bursting with a classic lemony citrus scent. This refreshingly simple perfume features stong lemon notes and dries down with a woody-spice base. The contemporary freshness boast a well-blended depth, it’s a bit sweet, more like lemon candy-like. On the sillage department, D&G Masculine keeps the scent close to the skin. It is long lasting and kudos to the lemon notes, the scent permeates an uplifting ambiance.

D&G Feminine and D&G Masculine comes in a very handy and sleek transparent bottle and is available in eau de toilette form. Italian fashion house Dolce&Gabbana continues to create timeless long-term trends and like their clothing line, their fragrances evoke a distinct luxe style of modern loving.