Calling All Aspen Snow Bunnies

Where did the weekend go? Seriously. Where did it go? I'm really not sure when it got to be Sunday night, but somehow I missed it. I know my posting schedule has been a little scarce lately, but I promise to get back to normal this week (now that all the Christmas hoopla is over and done with!).

In the mean time, I've got a little update for you.

Remember that new Pretty Woman Perfume I mentioned in this post?

Well, Barbara Orbison is having another launch party at the fabulous Cos Bar in Aspen, Colorado. She will be on hand to sign bottles and a special edition CD Collection - "The Soul of Rock and Roll by Roy Orbison" - which she helped produce to honor and celebrate her husband's music. The best part is that a portion of the sales during this event will directly benefit Response, an organization dedicated to providing assistance for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse in the Aspen area.

Here are the event details:

When: Monday, December 28 @ 2:00 - 6:00 PM

Where: Cos Bar

309 S. Galena St.

Aspen, CO 81611

970.925.6249

Alright all you snow bunnies, head on down to Cos Bar if you get a chance! Let us know how it goes!

And, I promise to have all kinds of fun new products to talk about for you guys soon!

"Pretty woman, walkin' down the street..."

"Pretty woman, the kind I like to meet, pretty woman...

I don't believe you, you're not the truth

No one could look as good as you...Mercy!" ~Roy Orbison

Can you believe it's been 20 years since Pretty Woman was released? Never have patent black thigh-high boots, a mini-skirt, and a midriff baring top looked as good as they did on Julia Roberts. How many of us wanted to be her (before we realized what exactly it was that she did for a living!) and get swept off our feet by a millionaire businessman that looked like Richard Gere? I know I certainly did.

And, let's be real here, who didn't want to take someone else's credit card to Rodeo Drive and have all the salespeople at their beck and call? Gah... How awesome would that be? Le sigh. I guess it's just not meant to be... Unless somebody wants to volunteer their card? No? Not so much? Alright. Moving on.

Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the modern day fairytale, the lovely widow of Roy Orbison (singer and composer of the movie's title song), Barbara, is releasing a new fragrance of the same name. Pretty Woman Perfume sounds like a scent right up my alley.

Here's the note description: A crisp, luminous bergamot top note reveals a complex melody of floras, spices and woods. Its crisp, luminous bergamot top note evolves to reveal a full, vivacious middle note accord of stargazer lily, red rose and carnation. The base note combines fresh amber, patchouli, vanilla, atlas cedar and sacred incense.

Okay, so as I've mentioned more than once before... I know nothing about notes. I don't really understand the whole changing scent idea... All I know is whether I like a fragrance or not and I'm really interested in trying this one.

From what I've heard the lasting power on this one is pretty awesome, too. One of my biggest pet peeves is when I put on perfume and a few hours later I can't smell it on myself at all. I know the most likely reason for this is that I have gotten used to the scent and just don't notice it anymore, but I usually just assume that it has worn off and then I'm really annoyed. Supposedly that's not the case with this fragrance and that's definitely a huge plus for me.

Also, for anyone who lives close enough to New York City to take a quick trip this weekend there will be a special event at Henri Bendel - a little place I like to call the Makeup Mecca. I could seriously spend hours upon hours in this store!

Here are the event details:

Henri Bendel Trunk Show in NYC featuring Pretty Woman Perfume

Location:

Henri Bendel

712 Fifth Ave (between 55th & 56th)

New York, NY 10019

Event Times:

Friday, 12/10: 10 AM - 8 PM (Barbara Orbison will be there to personally introduce the fragrance!)

Saturday, 12/11: 10 AM - 8 PM

Sunday, 12/12: 11 AM - 7 PM

Monday, 12/13: 10 AM - 8 PM

I'm going to try to make it down there either Friday, so I can meet Barbara, or Saturday so if you happen to head down there give me a shout! Or if you head down yourself on any of the other days let me know how it goes - I always love hearing your reviews!

P.S. Was anybody else ever annoyed by the fact that Julia's outfit on the movie poster was a different color than the one she wore in the movie? I can't be the only one bothered by this...??

[photo credits: mimifroufrou.com]

And baby you can turn me on...

"No, don't get me wrong, ain't gonna do you no harm,

This bomb's made for lovin' and you can shoot it far,

I'm your main target, come and help me ignite,

Love struck holding you tight..." ~Tom Jones

Yep, that's right, I just quoted the awesometastic "Sex Bomb" by Tom Jones. I couldn't help it. The name of this fragrance by Viktor & Rolf immediately makes me think of this song, and then I'm left with it stuck in my head FOREVER.

I mean, come on... It's called Flowerbomb. I cannot be the only one who's made the connection...

Irregardless, I am completely in love with this perfume.

My other faves include Miss Dior Chérie, Narciso Rodriguez 'For Her', Chanel Chance, Viva La Juicy, and Bond No. 9 Chinatown, so I think this one fits into the mix pretty well.

The description for Flowerbomb is " a floral explosion" and its notes (for those of you who understand these things - cause I certainly have no idea) are tea & bergamot (top), sambac jasmine, orchid, freesia, & rose (middle), and patchouli (base).

Okay, so that's definitely mumbo jumbo to me... Mostly, I just think this stuff is AWESOME! Seriously, I tore open the little sample paper that came in my Lord & Taylor catalog yesterday and it just made me smile. Very few perfumes make me smile... I hate scents that are too strong or too spicy or anything like that and about 95% of the time I recoil from a sample in disgust. Not so with Flowerbomb. Insta-happy all the way.

Surely that's a sign that I must own it, right?

Of course right.

Anybody else a fan?

[photo credit: cupcake.fr]

I get by with a little help from my friends... And sometimes I even give back!

It's the best time of year at the happiest place on Earth!

That's right... It's Sephora's Friends & Family Sale time! Aren't you completely stoked??

I AM!

The sale begins October 19th and ends November 2nd - just use the code FF2009 and you'll get 20% off just about everything. How much better does it get? Hmm... Not at all. Unless they gave us 25%. Or more. But that's okay. I'll take 20%. It's all good.

Time to scour the website, go through your personal stashes to see what you need to stock up on, and decide what you absolutely must have right this very second.

So, what's on your wish list? I know what's on mine!

1. TEMPTU AIRbrush Makeup System - $225



The flawless look of airbrushed makeup at home? I am SO there. The price is pretty steep, but it's still at the top of my list and I'm hoping some wonderful member of my family is planning on surprising me with it... Maybe? Possibly?

2. Straight Making No Frizz Styling Spray (for Fine to Medium Hair) - $14/$24



I've heard some pretty good things about this new frizz fighter. It's supposed to provide a barrier between your sleek hair and the evil effects of humidity and surface friction without weighing it down. Supposedly it's also a great detangler and touch-up spray, too. Sounds pretty great, right? Considering my hair fluffs up at the merest hint of moisture in the air, I can use all the help I can get in this department. You can get a travel size (1.7 oz) for $14 or a full size (3.4 oz) for $24 - not cheap, but not too bad either (and the 20% off will definitely help!).

3. Bare Escentuals Sweet Obsessions - $48




I LOVE bareMinterals eye shadows. They stay on forever and they have the prettiest shimmers. I played with this set the other day and had to talk myself out of buying it right then and there. Now this coupon gives me an excuse. Yay! You get nine yummy shades (seriously yummy - strawberry mousse, berry custard, berry flame, lemon meringue, spiced biscotti, cherry coco truffle, mint, dark chocolate, and creme de menthe - does that make you hungry or what??) that will satisfy your sweet tooth without going straight to your hips.

4. Dior JazzClub - Total Eyelook Makeup Clutch - $65



I stared longingly at this little baby for what seemed like hours. I'm not sure...but there may have been a little drool (little might be an understatement). You get four gorgeous shadows to make up the perfect sultry and smokey eye look, plus a brow-shaping powder and a creme eyeliner. Love it!

5. Dior Holiday Collection Makeup Palette For The Eyes - $42


Since we're on the subject of Dior Shadows... Throw this one in the basket, too, 'kay? You get four iridescent shadows that you can wear alone or blend together for an endless combination of looks. I love Dior shadows in general. The pigment is great, the texture is super-silky, and the staying-power is pretty awesome. Plus the compact is freakin' adorable!

6. Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Parfum - $78



I've been hoarding one of those tiny sample bottle of this perfume for about two years and I have the tiniest little bit left... It's so sad. I'm actually going to have to suck it up and get some more. I've never been good at describing perfumes and "notes" make absolutely no sense to me. I never really smell the things that I'm supposed to. All I know is that I LOVE this scent and I think Sephora's description - "seductive, feminine, and velvety" - sounds just about perfect.

[Here are the notes in case anyone else can make sense of them: pink chypre, pink floral, voluptuous woods, soft amber, sheer chypre, flower honey, tactile woods, amber light - uh, yeah...they lost me at chypre...what the hell is a chypre???]

7. Stila Gift of Appreciation - $38



Okay, the sheer amount of STUFF you get for $38 bucks is practically mind-boggling. This set is filled with $192 worth of products and it includes:

- Eye Shadow Trio in Gold Glow
- Illuminating Finishing Powder in Rose Gold
- Sheer Pressed Powder in Medium
- Lip Rouge Liquid Lip Satin in Pucker
- Long Wear Lip Color in Flushed
- Lash Visor in Black
- Plumping Lip Glaze in Minty Mint
- Kajal Eye Liner in Topaz
- Pencil Sharpener

I love Stila products, especially their eyeliners, and this is really a huge amount of makeup for an amazing price. How can you go wrong? You're essentially paying for one of those trio eye shadows ($28), the pencil sharpener, plus tax...and getting all of that other stuff for free. Definitely worth it.

So that's my list... Or, uh, a very small part of my list.

What's on yours?

[photo credits: sephora.com]