Scents for Mother’s Day – Must-Have Perfumes

Fragrance has the unique ability to conjure memories, capturing a moment in time that you will remember forever. This Mother’s Day, give your Mom a gift that will help create new memories that she can cherish for years to come.

Here are a few of my favorite perfumes this Spring:

Find one that is just right for each of the Moms on your list!

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Enter To Win Lady Gaga Fame Eau De Parfum

To celebrate Lady Gaga’s Fame Eau De Parfum being nominated for a Fragrance Foundation 2013 Choice Award, we are hosting a giveaway for our readers to enter for a chance to win ONE of TWO 3.4 oz bottle of Lady Gaga Fame ($65.00) TWO winners will each receive a bottle of Lady Gaga FAME!

Lady Gaga FAME Perfume

If you are a fan of Lady Gaga’s Fame Eau De Parfum please take a moment and VOTE for the fragrance as a 2013 Consumer Choice Awards. CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

To enter to win your own bottle check out the entry form below!

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Lavanila Celebrates Earth MONTH

Lavanila is one of my favorite companies, hands down. I am all about natural beauty products (although I am addicted to some that aren’t!). Lavanila is known for their 100% all-natural fragrance and deodorant. They are doing something extra special this month though… Lavanila has dedicated the entire month of April to working with The Nature Conservancy, on their Plant a Billion Trees campaign.

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Lavanila will plant two trees for every…

Throughout the entire month of April!

As of 11/01/2012, LAVANILA has planted 6,669 trees in conjunction with the Nature Conservancy’s PLANT A BILLION TREES program. Thanks to wonderful customers like YOU!

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Please spread the word about this exciting Earth Day campaign! Lavanila is also offering 30% off all online purchases to everyone once 1,000 new trees have been planted.

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Avon to Debut New Fergie Fragrance

 

Touted as a “bold new fragrance,” Avon’s latest foray into the world of fragrance promises to be one of the hottest perfume launches this season. Viva by Fergie , the superstar’s third perfume with Avon, blends cool herbs, soothing lavender and woodsy notes for a captivating fragrance that is as sexy and unique as you are.

Says Fergie:

Viva is fresh and unexpected. A sexy daring blend of notes that brings out the duality of a woman. The Viva woman is powerful, yet seductive. She lives life by her own rules.

With a testimonial like that, it’s hard not to add this fragrance to my wish list! Viva by Fergie will launch February 2013, and be available exclusively through your Avon representative. To find a representative near you, please call 1-800-FOR-AVON or visit www.avon.com.

Jon Bon Jovi the Face of Avon’s Newest Fragrance: Unplugged for Him & Her

Avon has announced that Jon Bon Jovi will be the “face” of Avon’s latest fragrance: Unplugged for Him and Her.

Unplugged for Her blends floral and oriental notes while Unplugged for Him will be a mixture of woods, florals and musk. Both scents are described as “exhilarating and captivating,” and is a great collaboration between one of the most iconic rock star’s in the world and one of the biggest forces of beauty.

Says Bon Jovi:

Avon, and the Avon Foundation for Women, have given support and a voice to those in need for decades. Their philosophy of empowerment sends a strong message and I’m pleased to partner with them.

Unplugged for Her will be available in October while Unplugged for Him debuts in November. Both fragrances will only be sold exclusively through Avon representatives in North America. To learn more about these fragrances and watch behind-the-scenes footage of Jon Bon Jovi’s Avon shoot, please click here.

Mother’s Day Gift Idea & Review: Avon Free O2 Eau de Toilette Spray for Her

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, now is the perfect time to shop for the perfect gift for the most special woman in your life – your mother! Luckily, Avon has introduced a brand new fragrance that’s perfect for this special time of year: Avon Free O2 Eau de Toilette Spray for Her.

I had the opportunity to review this fragrance so I could share with The Fashionable Housewife readers exactly what makes this perfume so incredible. The official product description says:

This Mother’s Day, awaken her spirit with this light and refreshing fragrance by Avon. This comforting yet uplifting scent opens with fruity notes of white peach tea, mingled with delicate and fresh freesia blossoms. The heart of the fragrance reveals airy honeysuckle and dewy waterlily, while undertones of vanilla, musk, and sandalwood convey a soothing and comforting effect.

When I tried it, I definitely noticed the fruity/floral notes right away. Normally, I shy away from strong florals because they give me a raging headache and, quite honestly, I feel nauseous wearing them. However, Avon’s Free O2 doesn’t smell disgusting at all. It’s actually light and fresh, and when the fragrance dries down you definitely notice a slightly “darker” undertone courtesy of the vanilla, musk and sandalwood. While the fragrance smells fantastic throughout all of its stages, I almost prefer the more “oriental” notes!

If your mom loves dynamic, fresh fragrances that evoke images and feelings of positivity, calm, and fun, then you simply must pick up Free O2 Eau de Toilette Spray. It’s affordable and irresistible and the sleek packaging will look lovely on your mom’s vanity or bathroom counter. After smelling it on her, you may just be inspired to pick up a bottle for yourself!

Price: $16.50

Availability: Avon.com beginning May 4

Discover the Beauty of Cherry Blossoms with L’Occitane’s Cherry Blossom Collection

In honor of the cherry blossoms that bloom in late March/early April in Washington, D.C., L’Occitane has created a gorgeous fragrance collection that perfectly captures this beautiful time of year.

The collection includes:

  • Eau de Toilette ($40/1.7 oz)
  • Cherry Blossom Soap ($5)
  • Petal Soft Hand Cream ($26)
  • Bath & Shower Gel ($20)
  • Shimmering Lotion ($25)

All of the products are enriched with a cherry extract, which gives the fragrance both fruity and floral notes for a fragrance that’s deliciously feminine.

Products are available at over 160 specialty boutiques throughout the United States, or by visiting usa.loccitane.com. Which product is your favorite from the collection?