Chanel Rouge Coco Shine and Teen Vogue contest

Chanel and Teen Vogue have am amazing contest going. If you win you get not only  get to go to Paris, but to Coco Chanel's apartment and to see the Spring/Summer 2011 Chanel Ready To Wear show.

Here are the details and link :

"To celebrate the launch of Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine,  Teen Vogue readers will have the chance to win the trip of a lifetime – an all expenses paid trip to Paris with Chanel, including attendance at the Chanel Spring / Summer 2012 Ready-to-Wear show, a meeting with Creative Director for Chanel Makeup Peter Philips in his new makeup studio, and a private tour of Coco Chanel’s legendary Paris apartment at 31, rue Cambon. "


Teen Vogue readers can show the world how they embody the spirit of Coco Chanel by selecting the shade name from the Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine collection that best defines them, and creating a shareable online video submission that describes their inspiration and why they should be chosen to live “La Vie CHANEL” in Paris!


Visit www.teenvogue.com/chanel for contest details and more information on how to enter.

Caswell-Massey Natural Bath Soaps

Luxury bath soaps are a special treat anytime. As it happens Mother's Day is almost here and  they make a great gift for mom.

Caswell-Massey has a new Naturals  luxury line  consisting of five new scents :Lemon Verbena, Lavender &Violet, Oatmeal, Fresh Cut Flowers and Ocean.

The come individually, but you want really want, gift wise, is the 3 box set. It's presented in a  sturdy box  and color matched to the soap inside

The Natural line soaps  all have ingredients of  shea butter, glycerin, Vitamin E as well as an organic vegetable base and are free of  parabens, phthalates, lauryl and laureth sulfates.   The colors are derived from beet juice and plant chlorophyll.

They  are  triple milled,  very large and have strong scent.   I've been using some  as room scent , just left out with the wrapping still on and let me tell you they have throw. 

The two scents I've tried are Lavender-Violet  which is soft, mainly lavender with a hint of woodsy violet, and Fresh Cut Flowers, a lush bouquet of tuberose, rose and green notes . Fresh Cut Flowers really smells like fresh flowers right out  of the florist. It's my favorite.   I am thinking the Lemon Verbena must be wonderful as well.

Caswell-Massey is available at http://www.caswellmassey.com/  and  also at all Neiman Marcus stores.

The set of three soaps is $ 40.00

Leighton Meester for Vera Wang Lovestruck

Vera Wang will be sending out her newest fragrance in August ( July in  the UK). Called Lovestruck it will be fronted by Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester.

 No word on notes yet, but judeging from the bottle and ad, I think it's safe to say it will be floral.

Get the Royal Wedding Look - Carolee Earrings

When Kate Middleton walked down the aisle  Friday to become The Duchess of Cambridge she wore a lovely pair of diamond earrings. A gift from her parents, hers are oak leaves with a dangling acorn, though it's hard to see the details.

 Kate ( or her parents) chose wisely. The earring are just right for a wedding look. More than just a simple stud  which would get lost  and pale next to the dress and tiara, but not so big as to overtake the look from the  face or dress. A little dangle and subtle flash.

It's a look any bride can get and Carolee has the perfect pair.   These earring have a small dangle and while not an acorn, a  center pear shaped crystal stone. Just like Kate's, they are more than basic, but less than showy.

 What's nice is the price at $ 36.00 and knowing that you are buying a piece of jewelry that should last years. I have  Carolee pieces dating back to the late 80s that look as new as ever. Some were very unique and large so not worn a lot, but other got more use.  It's always been a line  for quality and there is a wide selection that not just bridal but also for anyone  looking for solid costume jewelry.

You can see more at http://www.carolee.com/