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November 7, 2011 in Body by Denise Wild

Like a lot of women I love flowers. Not to say that I expect a bouquet of flowers or anything like that, but flowers just have a way of lifting spirits – they are beautiful to look and have such a unique fragrance. When it comes to perfumes I’m always quite drawn to scents with a subtle floral scent – they just make me feel happy! Yves Rocher’s Moment de Bonheur Perfumed Body Lotion uses the most feminine and recognized flower – the rose. But have you heard of a ruffle rose? It’s something between a Peony and a Wild Rose and is the main scent of this lovely body lotion. A touch of happiness in a bottle!

GS Approved: The ruffle rose used to make this body lotion is called the Centefolia and means one hundred petals. This flower is also known as the “May Rose” since this is the time of year it comes into bloom. Only a few dozen kilos of these flowers are available each year which makes this scent as unique as the individual who wears it.

Inspiration: Wedding season is typically in the summer which means there are many brides planning their big days now! This beautiful white ruffle rose wedding cake by New York City guru Sylvia Weinstock is sure to make an elegant statement.

Beauty Editor: Elaine Atkins

November 3, 2011 in Hair by Denise Wild

If you’re anything like me the thought of the impending winter makes you start to shudder. Cold weather is not my thing! So I try to hold onto summer as long as I can. And now that’s easy with Marc Anthony’s Dream Waves Beach Spray.  From the soft, tousled waves to the beachy coconut scent this spray just screams summer. Whether you have straight, fine strands or already wavy locks this spray creates natural, effortless, beach hair.

GS Approved: Not only does Dream Waves Beach Spray make your hair look great, it also makes it healthier. Hydrolyzed silk and provitamin B5 work together to protect your hair while adding moisture and shine. Meanwhile, powerful UV protectors absorb ultraviolet light to save your locks from sun exposure, dehydration, and colour-fade.

Inspiration: No one perfects the wavy beach hair look like Kate Hudson. No matter the season, Kate’s wavy, golden mane is always looking great (and healthy!).

Beauty Editor: Elizabeth Violette

November 2, 2011 in Hands & Feet by Denise Wild

Just because it’s almost winter doesn’t mean we can start ignoring our feet. Granted, you probably don’t need weekly pedicures and bright nail polish but the cold weather is the perfect time to start focusing on the skin on your feet. This holiday season Airplus makes foot care easy with their Spa Value Pack. The Airplus Spa Value Pack includes four essentials for your complete at-home pedicure. The 100% pure Indonesian volcanic Pedistone can be used to attack calluses and rough spots on the sole of your feet. Then use the sugar scrub for extensive exfoliation.  Immediately after exfoliating apply the heel foot crème made with paraffin and massage into your feet. The last step is slipping on the aloe and Vitamin E infused spa socks, making a cup of tea, and curling up with a good book in front of a crackling fire on a chilly winter night.

GS Approved: There’s only one thing more fun than a spa day and that’s a spa day for under $20. That’s right! You can have all of this for under $20. Now it doesn’t get better than that!

Inspiration: Jessica Simpson just announced her pregnancy. So she will be adding the title of mommy to her already long list of accomplishments. With a little one running around at-home pedicures are sure to be in her future.

Beauty Editor: Elizabeth Violette

November 1, 2011 in Skincare by Denise Wild

Love your pores? If you said yes, then you’re in the minority. Most women (myself included) feel that reducing the size of their pores would dramatically improve the appearance of their skin. Clinique has come up with a way to help. Clinique’s Pore Refining Solution Instant Perfector is a lightweight formula that drapes the skin in an invisible breathable film that fills in a smoothes out the pore’s surface. This bestselling instant perfector has now been upgraded with “smart” sebum-balancing ingredients that provide more than 50% reduction in the appearance of pores while also helping to minimize excess sebum production.  While it’s true that your skin need some sebum production to avoid drying out, too much sebum will lead to clogged pores. And no one wants that, right?

GS Approved: Like all Clinique products, the pore refining solutions instant perfector is allergy and dermatologist tested. In addition, it is 100% fragrance free, oil-free, non-acnegenic, water resistant, sweat resistant, and humidity resistant.

Inspiration: Whether it’s due to her young age or cleaning regimen, Taylor Swift has flawless skin.  That girl may never have to worry about minimizing pores but if she does then Clinique’s Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector would do the job.

Beauty Editor: Elizabeth Violette

in Hands & Feet by Denise Wild

One of the most important parts of tree decorating is picking the right one, with the perfect fir tree scents. I love the smell and structure of fir trees. It reminds me of holiday gifts, family gatherings, and the soft glow of lights on the tree. It may be hard bringing the tree into the bathroom, so welcome the fresh spicy Boreal Fir scent with Fruits and Passion Hand Soap. This sparkling fir tree shaped hand soap will add holiday spirit to any room. Boreal Fir’s woody notes create a warm ambiance, an ideal addition to whatever your holiday traditions are.

GS approved: Fruits and Passion has created an intimate line of seasonal fragrance collection to pay tribute to memorable moments together with family and friends.

Inspiration: If life was a musical, I would belt Last Christmas in a tree lot during the holidays too. Lea Michele’s Rachel Berry is endearing and adorable with her rendition of Wham! surrounded by fresh green fir trees.

Beauty Editor: Yanyi Ma