8 New Fragrances for Fall 2014

Today Faith Pierce, our beauty and fashion contributor,  is rounding up new fragrance releases for Fall. Out of these 8 new fragrances I have only tried The new Burberry fragrance but I absolutely love it!  I also just picked up this perfume by Narcisco Rodriguez. It's not a new fall release but it's a new favorite of mine. 

Along with makeup comes lots of fragrance releases for Fall. Above I’ve rounded up a few of the best new launches and below is a little bit about each.

 

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Daisy Dream: Noted as the more sophisticated and ethereal sister to original Daisy (launched in 2007). It is filled with notes of blackberry, pear, blue wisteria, and jasmine.

 

Givenchy, Dahlia Divin: Launched this past month, the fragrance boasts a woody base filled with sandalwood and patchouli. Opening notes are jasmine and white floral giving this fragrance a good balance.

 

Burberry, My Burberry: This is one of the bigger launches of the season, and came on the market in September. The look is inspired by the classic Burberry trench, and the scent mimics the freshness of a London garden after the rain. Creator Francis Kurkdjian used the main scent of roses and freesia (the two add a bit of spice), then mixed in geranium leaves which give a herbal note to the fragrance. 

 

Byredo, Mojave Ghost: Inspired by the “Ghost Flower” (Mohavea Confertiflora) this fragrance is woody and light, and intensifies with wear. 

 

Aerin, Iris Meadow: Launching this month, Iris Meadow boasts a crisp scent filled with florals and woody notes. It is a clean, green scent reminiscent of a lush, open field.

 

Narciso Rodriguez, Narciso: This is a sexy scent (in a very sexy and simple bottle); which uses white gardenia and rose. The base is woody and composed of two types of cedar.

 

Jo Malone, Wood Sage & Sea Salt: Much talked about, this fragrance is filled with the scent of sea salt and driftwood. It is reminiscent of British beaches, and the mineral scent of rugged cliffs. 

 

Tom Ford, Velvet Orchid: As a homage to the grand oriental fragrances of the 1980’s; Tom Ford created Velvet Orchid. A spicy, woody, amber scent. This glamorous scent is also feminine, with a punch of floral added to the oriental/fruity notes.

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On Air-Style Tips For Choosing An Investment Bag

There are certain items women should invest in such as a classic timepiece, great trench coat, a fabulous pair of neutral pumps, and an everyday tote. Most women carry the same bag everyday to work so why not make it fabulous right? A handbag is also a statement piece and no matter what you are wearing your handbag can instantly update your look and make your entire outfit look more polished and put together.

Today on Let's Talk Live I am sharing some of my style tips for finding the perfect investment handbag. 

And in case you missed it you can check out my detailed style tips for finding an investment bag and some of my favorites HERE. 

And big thanks to Bishop Boutique for providing the gorgeous bags for the segment. 

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How To Style A Denim Jacket

Fall is officially here and it is definitely starting to feel like it. It's my favorite time of the year because I love layering outfits with tailored coats, long vests, and cozy cardigans. Today we have our fashion and beauty contributor, Faith Pierce, showing us a fun way to style a denim jacket for the cooler fall weather.  

One trend that keeps popping up all over my Pinterest recently is the denim jacket for Fall. I’ve been a little skeptical of this trend, since the last time I wore a denim jacket it was quite the jean on jean disaster. Think jean mini skirt with matching (ill-fitted) jean jacket. Putting those thoughts aside; the more recent versions of the denim jacket have been looking rather appealing, so I figured it was the perfect time (and weather) to put a look together. 

 

For an easy way to wear the jacket I kept the denim on top light, and the base much darker. A sweater with texture keeps a neutral look interesting, and a great colored bag and shoes finish off the look. For a more daytime approach, swap the heels for a great low ankle boot!

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How To Style A Sweater 3 Ways

Happy Friday!Today we have our fabulous fashion and beauty contributor, Faith Pierce, sharing her styling tips with a chunky knit sweater. 

Keeping up with my theme of fall staple items and how to style them; I figured I would add my personal favorite the “chunky knit sweater” to the mix. Even in the 80 degree weather we are having now I am constantly looking at my oversized and chunky sweaters wishing I could throw one on.

My favorite way to pair a chunky sweater for fall is definitely with a full, midi skirt. As long as your sweater option is slightly shrunken in the torso, the proportions will add up perfectly. As for the accessories go, I can’t get over the green color of this bag! Normally I go for burgundy or navy blue in the fall but I’ve been seeing green pop up lately and definitely need to get my hands on the color. I’m also loving the patent leather oxfords paired with the casual look. I think it is a great way to add a little pop of something special to a Saturday errands outfit, and branches out from your typical boot pairing with denim and sweaters.

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5 Essential Undergarments All Women Should Own

Most of us spend time creating beautiful outfits but often we forget about the foundational pieces that that help make the outfit look it's best. Undergarments such as bras, underwear, shapewear, and camisoles are essentials and all women should have these items in their wardrobe. 

I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely ladies over at Bloomers at in Alexandria and picked out my top 5 essential undergarments from their adorable boutique. You can find all the links to the items featured in the video along with a few more of my favorites below. 

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Video shot & edited by Gloria Powell