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Shu Uemura’s Summer 2008 collection, Hana-Bi

Hana-Bi, Japanese for fireworks, literally translated as flower-fire!  Isn’t that awesome…?! In Japan there’s always a link to nature and with summertime almost here, it’s time for Shu Uemura’s limited edition collection.  Every year a festive array of beauty items are selected to commemorate Mr. Uemura’s 1983 opening of the beauty boutique in Omotesando, Tokyo.  I think I can see it in my mind’s eye, I must admit I spent much more time walking the streets of Harajuku.  Why oh why is youth wasted on the young?!

25th Anniversary! and core values

This year is extra-special because it is the 25th Anniversary of the opening of the boutique.  A Tokyo based graphic artist, Gweneal Nicolas, was brought in to design the packaging.  Great big splashes of colors bursting all over make me long for warm summer nights.  The three fragrances embody the Shu Uemura core values, nature, science and art.

Three 100% Natural Origin Fragrances using Deapsea water to choose from. 

fleur de terre EDT is a light floral with a woody note, it’s quite an interesting scent

fleur de rose EDT is described as a floral with an amber note

fleur de source EDT is described as serene and cooling

 Three stunning eyeshadow palettes…

Limited Edition, Fleur de Rose Palette

Limited Edition, Fleur de Source Palette

Limited Edition, Fleur de Terre Palette

and a Limited Edition, Shimmer Liquid Eyeliner

Shu Uemura 25th Anniversary Product Reviews coming soon!

I have been in my garden all weekend, turning the soil, making a new compost pile, weeding and watering and combatting the weird bushes that are trying to take down my apple trees.  Despite these horrible mangrove type bushes twising around them, trying to bring them down, my little apple trees are sprouting pretty little blossoms.  I love the blossoms, it’s the first real sign of spring and make me so darned happy I can’t tell you.

My dream next year is to plant 15 Cherry Blossom trees (I’ve wished this for the last 4 years!) because I love the blossoms so much.  It’s not going to happen again this year, so for now I will appease myself by camping out at local Cherry Blossom trees for our family ohanami party.  Until then… 

Bath & Body Works has captured the fresh scent of spring with a crispy citrus and floral scent named Blushing Cherry Blossom.  I LOVE it, what a boost to the psyche after a long blah winter. 

Top Notes: Mandarin, Leafy Green Accord, Sparkling Quince, Lush Berries, Fresh Melon
Mid Notes: Rose Damascena, Super Hedoine, White Jasmin, Rose Juliette Greco
Dry Down Notes: Musk, Violet, Soft Amber, Creamy Sandalwood

The scent is available in several different Bath & Body Works products. 

Eau de Toilette ($19.00)

Body Lotion ($10.00)

Shower Gel ($10.00)

Body Splash ($11.00)

Body Cream($11.00)

Limited Edition Satin Body Veil ($14.50)

I tried the shower gel as well and it is divine, this is a must try line.  Available in all Bath & Body Works stores and @ www.bathandbodyworks.com  I can’t help but think: Fresh, Radiant, Blissful.  Happy Beauty Bathing Everyone!

I’m prepared to spritz whatever she does.

Ralph Wild is Ralph Lauren’s newest fragrance.  It’s described as a Wild Fruity Floral fragrance.  The topnotes are wild strawberries and luscious watermelon fuzed together. The midnotes are a blend of Cherry Blossom, Sheer Jasmine and Red Rose Petals. The drydown completes the experience with a creamy musk and smooth sandalwood. 

Go Wild with Ralph Wild, you can even enter to win a Vespa! Don’t go before you chant this name…

She’s the not-so-new face for Ralph Wild, Amanda Charlwood.  Amanda once did a children’s campaign for Ralph Lauren, and has built up her modeling repertoire in publications like Vanity Fair and Teen Vogue.  Stay tuned, we’re sure to see much more of her…

I heart Amanda’s Hair!  Huge Hair Envy!!!