12 days of holiday fragrance starts now with KRIGLER

Behind-The-Scenes: Holiday Makeup Collections

We got an exclusive look at the inspiration boards responsible for the holiday collections created by your favorite brands

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article While we love the trusty products of our favorite beauty brands year-round, we always get giddy over the launch of exclusive holiday collections. Believe it or not, it takes more than red and green color combos to get the creative juices flowing when creating a special collection. The masterminds behind beauty brands compile inspirational mood boards and we got an exclusive look. After seeing these collages, you'll want to seriously step up your Pinterest game. Prepare to be wowed! See mood boards

 

 Dear Gorgeous,
You know what I say about holiday fragrance? It's the second best time of year to buy your perfumes for the year! Only to be bested by Mother's day!

So welcome to the "12 days of holiday fragrance" by Makeup University!

Now for the ultimate in luxury, say hello to Krigler which has introduced their One-Of-A-Kind Scent, Topaze Imperiale 13.   And oh is it soft and lovely!

This fragrance is definitely one of my favorite fragrance from Krigler thus far. The fragrance is simply intoxicating, and has  scents of vanilla and citrus.

According to Krigler,“Topaze Imperiale evokes the undeniable allure of this precious stone. Intriguing top notes of Vetiver, Musk and Sandlewood lead to an addictive heart of Vanilla, Neroli and Oud before leading to the magnetic base that is accented by notes of Amber, Galbanum, Rose and Mandarin”.

I have a  sample of Topaze Imperiale 13, and  I can say it is a genteel and womanly scent that I can still smell this delicate  on my wrist and through my hair and frankly it smells divine!

It would be mighty lovely to find the full size of this scent in my Christmas stocking!

Krigler’s Exclusive Perfume Boutique is only found in New York City and Monte Carlo and their online store is http://www.krigler.com/shop-online.html

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Krigler, Closer, VIP, Midnight Heat: all holiday fragrance sneak peeks!

7 Worst Powders Ever

Our readers say these powders make them look cakey, orange, or even worse -- break out

This is a TotalBeauty.com face makeup article Powder is one beauty product you can't live without. It banishes your oily t-zone, covers up your blemishes, and gives you poreless perfection -- if you're using a good powder that is. Readers say these seven powders do none of the above. Check out this list before falling prey to another disappointing product. See list

NO. 7: L'OREAL PARIS TRUE MATCH NATURALE SOFT-FOCUS MINERAL FINISH, $15.25

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.9

"This stuff gives me wrinkles. It emphasizes every pore, line, and imperfection on my face."

NO. 6: E.L.F. MINERAL FOUNDATION, $5

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.9

"This does nothing to improve your complexion. It has no coverage."

NO. 5: COVERGIRL TRUBLEND MINERALS LOOSE POWDER, $7.79

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.8

"This is too shimmery for everyday use. No one wants to sparkle all the time."

Want to see what was the worst? Click here to find out!

Hello Gorgeous! Oh-it's that time alright. It's already pre-holiday season retail according to my local Costco due to the fact that there are halloween costumes on one side of the aisle and Christmas wrapping paper on the other. So to keep in step, here is your first fragrance holiday round up series!

Beyonce Midnight Heat is another winner in her line of perfumes, and it's available at mass retailers everywhere and sells in price ranging from $33 to $59 depending on where you buy and what size.

 Halle Berry has a new scent in Closer which sells for about $35, and is available as of September 2012. Perfumer Jacques Cavallier combined unusual contrasts of sensual and feminine notes and classical masculine fougere accords in this composition. The result is a modern feminine floral - woody - fougere fragrance. It opens with accords of ozone, wild raspberry and water lily. The heart includes mimosa, the actress’ favorite flower, along with violet, cedar and fougere accord. Vanilla pod, mahogany, cashmere and musk in the base form a lingering trail. (fragrance notes from www.fragrantica.com)

Playboy VIP-another scent in the Playboy line of fragrances-it definitely is a younger scent and would appeal to a college demographic. It opens with accords of nectarines and peony, with apple, red fruits and vanilla flower in the heart and the base made of cashmere, sandalwood and musk (fragrance notes from www.fragrantica.com) It sells in the $20 range.

Now the Krigler OUD for Highness 75 can be purchased online or at The Plaza in New York. A 3.4 oz bottle is $505.00. Custom Made fragrance created in 1975. Joining again the collection in 2010. Oud For Highness 75 has been created in honor of its Royal Highness of Jordan combining Crushed Royal Asian Oud, Amber, Sandalwood, Saffron and Honey.

Combining cultures and traditions, this fragrance is a Royal testimony to Oud. (notes information from www.krigler.com)

 So get busy saving for your holiday splurges so you can be a savvy shopper and save money, not use credit and incur fees and have a fun family time without the pressure of bills calling! Here's a short wrap up video!

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