Have you ever wondered why perfume body lotions typically do not have the wear-time of their Eau de Parfum counterparts? You are not alone! Angel creator Thierry Mugler sought out the answer to this question and has come up with the solution by way of new technology – Intense Diffuse System (IDS).With the new IDS technology, Angel’s signature scent is now preserved no matter the product texture: body lotion, shower gel, hand cream; and has the same intensity as an Eau de Parfum. The Intense Diffuse System (IDS) helps delay the scents evaporation by continuously reactivating the intensity of Angel as clothes lightly rub against skin or your body heat rises.

In addition to the new technology, a new way or “art” of wearing the scent has been suggested. Angel has created three ways of wearing the dreamy scent:

1. Infuse Yourself With Angel
   • Perfuming Shower Gel
   • Perfuming Body Exfoliant

   

2. Dress Yourself With Angel
   • Perfuming Body Cream
   • Perfuming Body Lotion
   • Perfuming Body Oil

   

3. Adorn Yourself With Angel
   • Perfuming Hand Cream
   • Perfuming Hair Mist
   • Perfuming Roll-On Deodorant
   • Perfuming Deodorant Spray

   

My personal favorite technique is to “infuse” myself with Angel. I personally love beginning my day with an exhilarating shower! The very first time I used the combination of shower gel, body exfoliant, and a touch of the Angel Eau de Parfum, my crew member raved about how delicious I smelled – after 12 hours of being on-set!

Finally, the icing on the cake – Exhilarate yourself with Angel’s Eau de Parfum as it comes in a variety of packaging options to fit your personal needs. They include:

The First Star: 75ml refillable

• Nomadic Shooting Star: 25ml and 50ml refillable and non-refillable flat shooting Star
• Vertical Star: 100ml refillable
• Miniature Star: 10ml refillable

That’s not all - Mugler has completed his package of delectable delights by tying it up with a pretty bow: Ms. Naomi Watts! Mugler has enlisted the gorgeous Watts for his new high voltage Angel advertising campaign. Check out the behind the scenes of her photo shoot for Angel and the final print ad. Angel and Naomi Watts: a beautiful ending to a dreamy fragrance.

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The Luxury Organic Skincare Collection is Now Available Through Premier Online Retailer

New York, NY, September 24, 2008 — eLUXURY.COM is pleased to announce the launch of Om Aroma & Co.™, the luxury organic spa and skincare line that combines natural and organic beauty solutions with specialized science to create luxuriously rich and sophisticated products and treatments.

“I absolutely love the Om Aroma products – show me a girl who doesn’t love champagne!” exclaimed Caroline Goodman, buyer for eLUXURY.com. “Typically, there are so many fillers and chemicals in the beauty products that we use daily, so it’s great to find an organic line that really works.” Adding, “Om Aroma is a socially and environmentally conscious company and I am happy to introduce the product line to eLUXURY’s loyal, fashion customers.”

Founder Angela Jia Kim shares, “We believe in transforming the skin the organic way. So we take ultra-sensual ingredients like Caviar, Champagne, and Truffles, and fuse them with organic ingredients to create products that are naturally great for the skin and offer anti–aging results!”

Kim became inspired to create Om Aroma when, as a touring concert pianist, she developed an allergic reaction to a lotion right before a performance. Upon her return home to New York City, she began researching the ingredients on the label and learned that she was reacting to many of the chemicals in the formulas.

Passionate about organic living and no stranger to the pursuit of perfection from her musical training days, she started to experiment in her Manhattan kitchen in the hopes of creating a sophisticated cream that was free from chemicals and preservatives. After more than 1000 formulas later, Kim developed a handful of products that were an instant hit among friends and family. Soon after, realizing herself shifting these efforts from passionate hobby to serious business, she hired holistic formulators, aromatherapists, and skin care experts to help launch Om Aroma’s array of skincare products.

Less than one year later, Om Aroma was awarded four Gold Medals at the 2008 Beauty Olympics, beating out beauty industry giants; and has been recognized by Forbes, Organic Spa Magazine, iVillage, including a “Beauty Editor’s Pick” accolade by Allure.com.

About Om Aroma & Co.™

Launched in 2007, Om Aroma & Co.™ is the natural and organic luxury spa and skincare line, free of parabens, formaldehyde, mineral oil, synthetic fragrances and dyes. Om Aroma is the first company of its kind to truly connect the purest organic ingredients with the highest level of luxury.

Om Aroma’s “Sexy Green Has Arrived™” initiative is the commitment to develop the highest quality luxury beauty products while helping to improve and protect Earth’s natural resources by manufacturing non-toxic naturally-sourced beauty products that are gentle on the skin and the earth. The company with a soul is also committed to its Dollars & Scents program – which is dedicated in using only fair-trade organic shea butter in all its formulations and hires women re-entering the work force.

Today, Om Aroma can be found in five-star luxury resorts, upscale spas, salons, exclusive inns, and through its online boutique at www.omaroma.com and eLUXURY.com. To learn more about Om Aroma & co.™, please visit www.omaroma.com or call (888) 443-4885.

About eLUXURY.COM

Launched in June 2000, eLUXURY.com is the premier online fashion retailer, featuring the hottest designers, must-have trends, online exclusives, accessories, beauty and children’s collections. eLUXURY boasts a prestigious brand line-up that includes Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and Maison Martin Margiela. eLUXURY is owned by Moët Hennessey Louis Vuitton (LVMH), the world’s leading luxury goods group.

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“Mmm… what’s that smell?”

If only I had a dollar for every time a coworker said that!

My second favorite is, “Someone smells good!”

Yeah, it’s me!

I am always after the next best scent. You could call me a fragranista. I am also lover of travel, and a tropical island is about my favorite place to be. I picked up Island Capri, a Michael Kors fragrance put out by Estee Lauder, in August before my trip to Turks & Caicos.

It’s nearly October now, and I am unwilling to give it up. Call it an addiction. This fragrance is the perfect combination of sexy and sweet, combining delightful florals with a sensual, subtle fruity note, with some woodsy scents beneath.

MichaelKors.com describes the scent as, “island spirit is brought to life in this new fragrance from Michael Kors—fresh and voluptuous, this succulent scent combines lush florals with subtle fruit and woodsy accords.

• Dewy, sparkling top notes of Chinese kiwi, honeysuckle, and parrot tulip.

• Lush, vibrant heart notes of champaca flowers, gingerlilies, Bulgarian rose, and stephanotis.

• Woody, smooth base notes of white bark accord, driftwood, and rice fields accord.”

All I know is, I smell delicious, and I love the modern and feminine turquoise glass bottle that reminds me of the ocean licking the shores of Turks & Caicos.

Mmm… what’s that smell?

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At the end of my stay in New York City for the Spring/Summer 2009 Fashion Week, I received a phone call to hop on a plane the next day for a photo shoot! The photo shoot was for jazz singer Melody Gardot, and her new album is set to release early 2009. Melody’s story is amazing and I was honored to have the opportunity to work as her personal makeup artist in the city that inspires her most – Paris, France!!

At 19 years old, Melody Gardot was struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle in her hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The near-fatal accident left her with a shattered pelvis and extreme sensitivity to light. Doctors urged her to turn to music for therapy. Fast-forward to today and Melody Gardot, walking with a cane and sporting Burberry shades, is now signed with Universal, touring the world, and recording her second album.

When I received the phone call to work with Melody in Paris, I immediately turned to Bobbi Brown and her team to assist me with product selection for Melody. Gardot’s personal makeup style is dramatic liquid liner and smoky eyes. I felt keeping her personal style was key for her album cover and promotional materials.

Below is how I achieved her album look, focused on the eyes, step-by-step using Bobbi Brown Cosmetics that were rushed directly to my hotel in Paris:

1. Shimmering Nudes Palette:
   This limited edition palette includes a combination of Metallic and soft, pearlized Shimmer Wash Eye Shadows along with Espresso Eye Shadow for added smoke and drama.
   To achieve Melody’s smoky eyes, I started off with Nude Spice Metal Eye Shadow on the lid. After gently sweeping a highlight under the brow, I used a blend of Naked Eye Shadow and Nude Glow Metallic Eye Shadow. For contour, smoke, and drama around the eyes, I started in the outer corner of the eyes and blended through the contour of the eye with Espresso Eye Shadow.
2. Long-Wear Gel Eye Liner in Black Ink:
   Keeping Melody’s personal style was important to me so, following suit with her signature old Hollywood flare, I used Bobbi’s Long-Wear Gel Eye Liner in Black Ink to perfectly sketch a wing-tip that dramatically swooped along the top lash line.
   Stiles Makeup Tip: When the look calls for smoky, I don’t like to have harsh lines. Even though the top eye liner called for drama, I still wanted to soften it just a bit. Blending Bobbi Brown’s Espresso Eye Shadow on top of the Long-Wear Gel Eye Liner did the trick! I now had a dramatic eye look that read well for photography!
3. Metallic Eye Shadow in Rockstar:
   My favorite touch to any makeup look is a soft highlight in the inner corner of the eyes. Using Metallic Eye Shadow in Rockstar (a fitting name!) with an eye shadow brush, I started from the inner corners and dragged the shadow just below the bottom lash line stopping below the tear duct.
4. Lash Glamour Lengthening Mascara in Smoke:
   For the long shoot days out in the environment, waterproof mascara was necessary for completing this look. The Lash Glamour Lengthening Mascara in Smoke was the perfect mascara that gave Melody length and curl to her lashes completing her glamorous look.
   The products Bobbi Brown Cosmetics provided were perfect for the look Melody and I wanted to achieve for her album shoot. The look lasted more than 12 hours as we went from location to location within Paris for her photo shoot. The Long-Wear Gel Eye Liner and Lash Glamour Lengthening Mascara proved not only to be waterproof but smudge-proof as well!

Melody’s album with the shots from Paris is due to launch early next year. Check back for the final pictures from the shoot.

Until then, check out my behind-the-scenes shots from Melody Gardot’s album shoot in Paris, including makeup by me and products courtesy of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics!

Photos: Victoria Stiles & bobbibrowncosmetics.com

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