Archive for July, 2008
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Jul
Written by admin on July 31st, 2008
Once you have found a scent that you feel really defines who you are and what you are all about, (and makes you just a little more unforgettable!), how do you make it your own?
By that we mean, how do you make people think, “that smells like Sheryl” or, “that smells like Jeff” instead of, “isn’t that the cologne that Janet wears?” Making the cologne “your own” means engulfing yourself in the scent so that it becomes an integral part of you, without becoming overwhelming to others.
For example, you don’t want to continue spraying yourself with perfume or cologne all day long, since the sharp, introductory notes will continue to come through and that sharp scent will be overwhelming to people if they smell it on you constantly.
Instead, try building a the scent in layers. For example, many fragrance manufacturers don’t just make cologne or perfume, they make other products with the same fragrance as well. You should start by using their soap and shampoo to get a light fragrance over your body.
When you are out of the shower, try using their fragranced powder or body lotion to build up the next layer of scent.
Finally, you have two choices. You can either spray perfume on your pulse points (perfume is the strongest concentration of sent offered by a fragrance manufacturer), or you can spray the eau de toilette or eau de cologne all over your body, since it is a lighter version of the fragments.
Throughout the day, your fragrance layers will evaporate and give off that scent. And over time, your clothes will become infused with the smell as well, and it won’t be long until people begin to associate a smell only with you.
And why would you want to smell associated only with you? It’s easy! Smell is the sense that is most closely related to our long-term memory. So when people smell something, they often make close associations between the scent and the experience. So give people something to remember about you and layer your body with a scent that will keep you in people’s memories for a long time to come.
Jeff Lakie is the founder of Cologne Information a website providing information on Cologne
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Jul
Written by admin on July 30th, 2008
For frequent travelers, it feels like you’re always on the road, on your way to the airport, or waiting in line at hotel registration. Most of all, it feels like you’re constantly packing and unpacking your luggage. Even those of us who travel less frequently - a trip home to visit our mother and father at the holidays, a quick trip to the mountains to enjoy the great outdoors, and an annual vacation - can find packing and unpacking a hassle. The good news is that, with a little forethought and a bit of discount shopping, traveling can be hassle free.
The first step in organizing your travel is to invest in good luggage. If you’re a frequent traveler, quality luggage will hold up well over the course of your journeys. If you’re a weekend or vacation traveler, your luggage will last for years and you won’t have to worry that the materials will crack or degrade.
The next step for smooth travel is to make a master list. Over the course of a week or two - and long before your departure - think about every item that you might choose to take along on your travels. Include different kinds of clothes (career, dressy, casual, sleepwear), shoes, toiletries, jewelry, perfume, cameras, and anything else that you might need or want while you’re away. Then make a similar list for every member of your family who travels. Include toys and books for the kids, magazines for you or your spouse, and anything else they may need while they’re away. You might even want to make a master list of instructions to leave for the person who will take care of your pets while you’re away. Keep your list on your computer in a word processing file. When it comes time to pack for a trip, you can make a copy of the list and delete anything you know you won’t need. What remains is the list of items you’ll take with you. When you keep a master list, you don’t have to reinvent the proverbial wheel every time you’re faced with an empty suitcase.
The final step in combating the challenge of packing and unpacking for a trip is to do some discount shopping. You can approach discount shopping in a number of ways. Frequent travelers find that discount shopping provides them with an opportunity to have a second set of clothes, toiletries, and even perfume that they then keep stored in their luggage. When it’s time to hit the road, more than half of their packing is already done. When the come home, the clothes get washed, folded, and placed back in their luggage.
For those who travel less frequently, discount shopping is a means for traveling light. You can buy travel-size toiletries so you don’t have to lug around large containers of your favorite products. You can also use discount shopping to stock up on clothes you use everyday, such as undergarments. More than one person has been known to purchase new underwear and socks prior to a trip, then pack their old items that needed to be replaced anyway, and throw them away - during their trip - after they’ve been worn. This gives them more room in their luggage for the souvenirs and gifts that they pick up on their trip.
Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds most popular internet marketing companies on the web.
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29
Jul
Written by admin on July 29th, 2008
Yves Saint Laurent began working for the designer Christian Dior when he was only 17 years old. After Christian Dior passed away in 1957, 21 year old Yves Saint Laurent was put in charge of the label. Saint Laurent started his own label, YSL, when he was unexpectedly terminated from Dior. However, the Saint-Laurent fashion house was sold to Sanofi for nearly $600 Million in 1993, which was ultimately purchased by Gucci in 1999 from Sanofi. Yves Saint Laurent retired in 1998 and now lives in Morocco. I will take some time to talk about few of the best selling fragrances by YSL, such as Rive Gauche pour Homme, Kouros, Opium, Paris, and Yvresse/Champagne.
After three decades since the introduction of the feminine Rive Gauche fragrance, Tom Ford launched its masculine partner, Rive Gauche pour Homme. Rive Gauche Home is a very cognizant preference if you want to restructure the sentiment of many 70s colognes. Patchouli is a dominant constituent in this fragrance, which is augmented in the “intense” version of the fragrance. Rive Gauche is extremely powerful and a couple of sprays may last an entire day. Rive Gauche pour homme cooperates well with tepid skin, which formulates the fragrance to ricochet delightfully with its freshness, which makes it a great choice for night clubs that no other fragrance can challenge. Rive Gauche cologne for men contains the following notes: TOP NOTES: Bergamot, Star Anise, Rosemary, MIDDLE NOTES: Lavender, Geranium Leaves, Cloves, BASE NOTES: Vetiver, Gaiac Wood, Patchouli.
Kouros for Men was introduced in 1981 and is classified as a luxurious, spicy, lavender, amber fragrance. This is one of YSL’s best selling men’s fragrance and has been on the bestseller lists several times. Kouros fragrance is noticeably woody, and the bottle is shaped after Greek Architecture. You may fall in love with Kouros when you see the bottle. With its dense pasty glass like marble, the shape is so beautiful in it’s straightforwardness. The fragrance is so redolent that a one ounce bottle may last a whole year. You only require a speck or two on your neck and you are good for the whole day. You may apply too much if you use the spray, which can cause the smell to be too strong to handle. However, Kouros, when used appropriately, is magnificent. Kouros is a very sexual fragrance and should be used scarcely. Kouros cologne for men is perfect for romantic wear and contains the following notes: TOP NOTES: Clove, MIDDLE NOTES: Oak moss, BASE NOTES: Incense.
Opium perfume for women was launched in 1977 by YSL, which makes it one of the most successful and classic fragrances. Once worn, you may fall in love with this masterpiece fragrance. The spices are so well intermingled together that no one note dominates. There may not be another scent out there that has so many spices that mingle so brilliantly in concert, producing a charming excitement. Unlike other feminine fragrances, Opium for women is not floral at all, which makes it so unique and distinctive. This fragrance is highly recommended if you are into oriental fragrances. At first it may not seem like there is much to it, and then it builds up into the most delightful sandalwood. Ultimately, it develops into an extremely pleasant scent. Opium will last a very long time, and be warned that besides being magnificent it may turn out to be exceedingly addictive.
The design house of Yves Saint Laurent introduced Paris perfume for women in 1983. Paris fragrance is very invigorating and is very innocent in nature. Initially Paris scents may come across as intensely sweet upon first spray, but then levels off to a soothing and calming fragrance. Paris has been one of the beloved fragrances for years. It’s graceful, fashionable, dazzling, active, and just beautiful. Once worn this fragrance may become permanent part of your attire. Paris is also classified as a stylish floral scent with indications of citrus and musk. The name is quite proper since it in fact smells like an idealistic night in Paris. The scent brings to mind the illustration of an graceful dress and a ceremonial dinner. Although introduced in 1983, it still is appropriate for any age group. It’s something that can be worn by older and younger generation. The fragrance itself is very formal in nature and goes excellently together with a dress on a romantic dinner.
The fragrance that is popular by two names says a lot about it. Yves Saint Laurent initially launched it with the name Champagne in 1993 for women. The name was later changed to Yvresse after some trademark ruling by the court in favor of Champagne makers. Although the name changed toYvresse, but it holds on to it’s invigorating, sparkling qualities.
Find Yves Saint Laurent perfumes and colognes and other discount perfume on sale at Perfume Center.
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