February 21, 2015

More “Under the sea” photos

More photos from the Gina Sais Quoi photo shoot!

Gina Sais Quoi models

Gina Sais Quoi models

TSPA students and GSQ model shot

TSPA students and GSQ model shot

Gina Sais Quoi Designs

Gina Sais Quoi Designs

Gina Sais Quoi Designs

Gina Sais Quoi Designs

See more on The Villages Salon Professional Academy at www.thevillagestspa.com and for Gina Sais Quoi visit www.ginasaisquoi.com

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November 20, 2014

Add some WINTER to your day

Just in time for the holidays, a fragrance that will make you smell and feel just like your walking in a winter wonderland. Daesein’s WINTER fragrance is a sensual blend of blue spruce, forest pine, black cardamom and French lavender. It is free of toxins, vegan, cruelty-free, and fee of parabens. Even for us sensitive skinned people we can enjoy the satisfying aroma with no harsh chemicals. Now you can really give the gift of Christmas when you give them WINTER.

WINTER is a fragrance that when I sprayed it on, I said “that’s me”. It reminded me of Winter’s in Ohio. Snow on the ground, deer running through the yard and the smell of a freshly cut pine tree in my living room. Now that I live in Florida I still like to remember Christmas in Ohio (minus the cold) and WINTER does just that. WINTER lasted me from morning to night with touchups in between. I find that to be the worst when it comes to fragrance when you have to reapply. Even my mom, who is the toughest critic when it comes to anything with a smell. She likes that WINTER is not strong, is very sensual and smells just like walking outside.

Now I’m just speaking from a woman’s point of view but WINTER is not only great for women but men as well. After launching in 2013, WINTER has flown off the shelves in stores such as American Rag, Larchmont Beauty and many more! So if your in need of a great stocking stuffer or Christmas gift exchange check out WINTER Unisex Fragrance at www.daseinfragrance.com and also check them out for fragrances that will bring every season to life by simply spraying a bottle. Launching in 2015!

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October 28, 2014

Love Your Fragrance With Onika by Nicki Minaj

If you love soft, delightful fragrances you will love Nicki Minaj’s new fragrance Onika. I have always loved any fragrance that is not overpowering but has enough scent to last all day. Onika is just that. With notes of Pear, star fruit, mandarin, water lily, orchid, osmanthus, sugar cane, white musk, and cedar wood, Onika is like walking through a garden. The first little spritz really opens your senses and goes a long way.

Named after herself, Nicki Minaj (born with the name Onika) released her new fragrance in July. Just like she was with her other fragrances, she was involved with the overall production right down to the design and promoting of the product. When I hear that about an artist it really shows us, the consumer, they really believe in what they do and sell. If you have loved Nicki’s other fragrances you will love this WAY more! I honestly think it is her best fragrance so far. It lasts all day and is great for women of all ages.

Onika by Nicki Minaj

Onika by Nicki Minaj

Now onto the packaging. Unlike any other fragrance bottle I have ever seen, Nicki Minaj really thinks outside the box when designing her bottles. Onika’s bottle main color scheme is black with a little gold accent. It is a bust of Nicki herself donning a black wig, black halter top and a gold plated face. It is definitely an eye catcher.

So if you are in need of finding your right fragrance and are unsure of where to start, look no further. Stop by your local fragrance counter and ask to sample Onika by Nicki Minaj. I have a strong feeling you will be walking out of the store with your very own bottle. You can find Onika at your local Macys, Belk, Dillard’s or any other fragrance store!

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May 4, 2014

Make Mom Feel Exotic With Jasmine

Mom, a name that means so much.  A woman who loves you, a woman who stands by you through broken hearts and many tears.  If a mom is an extremely special woman than you should give her an extra special gift this mother’s day.  I’m not talking some little thing you threw together in 5 minutes because you forgot it’s mother’s day.  No, I’m talking a gift that makes her feel pretty an makes you feel good about giving it to her. Halle Berry has your back with her new fragrance Exotic Jasmine.

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Exotic Jasmine from Halle Berry is a fragrance with a little bit of a zing to it.  I love this sent and I honestly didn’t think I would be into floral scents.  I have always loved soft fruity, tropical scents. I even had my mom try it out and she is a lot like me. Doesn’t really like floral scents. She couldn’t get enough.

As a real estate agent for 25 years my mom had to be around people everyday. I know that when your that close to people you don’t want them to not be near you because your fragrance is over powering or doesn’t smell good. With Exotic Jasmine you can bring out your inner goddess & everyone will be asking you what you are wearing.

So make mom feel great this mother’s day and get her Exotic Jasmine by Halle Berry.  She will love it! (Dad will too 😉

www.halleberryfragrances.com

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February 10, 2014

One Direction’s Newest Fragrance “Our Moment” is the Perfect Valentine’s Gift

 

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One Direction

As a huge fan of the boy-band One Direction I was extremely excited when I learned that they were coming out with a fragrance! When I first ran to the store to get Our Moment, it was sadly sold old but luckily for me there were still some testers. After getting to smell it, my hunch that it would be amazing was confirmed! Now that I have my own bottle of Our Moment, I can wear it whenever I want! The members of One Direction themselves created this perfume as well as the packaging and the bottle to really make us fans feel like we were getting a gift straight from the boys themselves.

One Direction

One Direction

 

They included all of their favorite smells including wild berries, pink grape fruit and jasmine petals to create something I’ve never smelt before! The strong scents of the pink grapefruit and redcurrants was brought down to a much softer feel with the mix of jasmine petals and fresh freesia, as well as dry woodsy tones of musk and patchouli.The mixture of all of these scents leaves One Direction’s perfume as soft and flavorful, and one that I know I will be able to wear anywhere! Our Moment would make an incredible gift for any girl this Valentines Day, whether she’s a fan of One Direction or not. One Directions fragrance, Our Moment, will be loved by all!!

 

Nadine Gauthier

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December 7, 2013

Save Thyme, Go Green

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Christmas is right around the corner! That means it is time to hunt, and find the perfect gift for the teen in the family. No need to look any further because Thymes Classics Green Tea Cologne is sure to please even the pickiest person.

A nice fresh, clean scent, Thymes Classics Green Tea Cologne leaves a long lasting, clean scent for many hours. My teenage cousin told me she liked this scent because it is not overpowering and yet still makes her smell nice throughout the day. She is a very sporty girl so this fragrance is great even when she is out on the fields.

This Christmas stop the hassle and visit thymes.com to get your own and check out their other awesome products!!!

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May 6, 2013

For My Mom, it’s Flor Violeta for Mother’s Day

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Avon has a wonderful new fragrance available that would be a perfect Mother’s Day gift!  Flor Violeta by Avon captures a sense of elation and enchantment revealed in an unexpected moment.  Joyful, bright and radiant, Flor Violeta is the perfect fragrance for any woman this Mother’s Day and is a great representation of the face for the scent, Kate del Castillo.  This fragrance features Natural Green Apple Extract, Raspberry Leaves and Dewberry scents as its top notes, Violet Blossom, Sun-Ripened Currant and Pink Peony as middle notes, and Soft Musk, Cedarwood and Warm Sandalwood as base notes.  You can purchase Flor Violeta at www.avon.com or from any Avon Representative.

Feature by Donna Raheb

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April 24, 2013

Sweet Dreams Are Made of This

Haven’t found the perfect Mother’s Day gift yet? Well, I have found the perfect gift Mother’s of any age can enjoy.  It is the new fragrance from Mariah Carey called Dreams. I can’t think of a better name than Dreams for a fragrance, especially one you are contemplating buying for your mama.  You will amaze your mom with this timeless light scent that is sure to have everyone asking her what she is wearing.

Mariah Carey’s Dreams is a light floral scent with top notes of salted caramel apple, star anise, bergamot and toasted almonds, Middle notes of honeysuckle, freesia and lily of the valley and Base notes of patchouli, Tonka bean and Madagascar vanilla that you can be sure will last throughout the day.  When Mariah was creating this lovely scent she described it as entering another world.  I know just what she meant. When you spray your signature fragrance on every day you enter your own little world. Wherever that may be, you know that fragrance is for you when your wildest “Dreams” come true.

“The process of developing a fragrance is exhilarating and it takes me to another place within my creative self, which is why I enjoyed creating Mariah Carey Dreams. I humbly call myself a ‘perfumer in training’ because I love it so much – almost as much as I love making music. I have the utmost respect for the perfumers because they have the ability to combine a few simple scents into a classic and exciting fragrance.” – Mariah Carey

So instead of hesitating what to buy mom, let her experience her own little world with Mariah Carey’s New fragrance “Dreams”.  Trust me after 18 years of raising children she deserves a little “getaway” into her dreams. Get your own bottle today simply by visiting your local Kohls Store or by visiting her personal site at http://www.mariahcareybeauty.com/

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February 7, 2013

Perry Ellis Announces New Fragrance “Spirited”

Perry Ellis launches a new fragrance for men, Perry Ellis Spirited, its first fragrance under the Very Perry branding, and with it, a new campaign image that challenges the standards of fragrance marketing.The campaign image for Spirited reflects the brand’s new positioning and whimsical point of view. Ditching the seriousness, overwrought sexuality and pretension of most fragrance ads, the ad for Spirited opts for a more playful and unassuming approach.

“Fragrance generates some of the most un-relatable, self-important ads out there,” says Doug Jakubowski, chief merchandising officer at Perry Ellis. “That’s not who Perry Ellis the designer was and that’s not who we are. Fragrance, like the rest of a man’s style, should be thoughtful but also carefree.”

Perry Ellis Spirited, a flanker to Perry Ellis for Men, is a fresh and energetic scent that opens with juicy red apple, red ginger and mandarin oil. The core evolves with tantalizing notes of clary sage, spicy red peppercorns and sandalwood.  The base warms down to rich and woody notes of vintage tee sandalwood, red oak and tonka bean. “Perry Ellis Spirited radiates a fresh and vibrant attitude perfect for the carefree, sophisticated guy,” adds Jakubowski, “We’re proud to add this launch to our collection of fragrances.”

Perry Ellis Spirited advertising will run in June issues of Details, GQ, Esquire, Men’s Health, and May/June issues of Essential Homme and Ocean Drive. Perry Ellis Spirited will be available on February 1, 2013 at PerryEllis.com, Macys, Macys.com, Dillard’s and Boscov’s. The 3.4oz EDT spray will retail at $60 and the 1.7oz EDT spray $45.

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