After six years of research, Clinique is making a comeback with their newest nail polish collection, A Different Nail Enamel for Sensitive Skin. What I’ve always loved about the brand is their commitment to makeup that is allergy tested and 100% fragrance free.
Their new glossy long-wear nail enamel is no different. Being ophthalmologist-tested, it is absolutely appropriate for sensitive eyes and skin, meaning it helps reduce the chances eyes will itch, burn or water with contact.
Available now in 12 permanent shades and six limited edition shades for summer 2013, plus base and top coat for CHF 26.00 each.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Yesterday, Princess Madeleine of Sweden married her American love Chris O’Neill in a beautiful and moving wedding ceremony at the glorious Royal Chapel at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. The bride was breathtakingly stunning in a pleated silk organza gown with ivory-coloured Chantilly lace detailing created by Mr. Valentino himself.
The waist was emphasized by small vertical pleats that opened and spread out on the full skirt with a 4-meter long train. The six metre long silk organdie veil was edged with tulle “point d’exprit” with an application of Chantilly lace flowers. The royal tiara was decorated with fresh orange blossoms.
“Working with Princess Madeleine has just been so easy,” said Mr. Valentino. “She is very lovely girl. She is modern, fun, full of energy and enthusiasm, and she is so beautiful! It has been a pleasure and an honor.”
Mr. Valentino, a master couturier, officially retired from fashion in 2008, though most recently, in 2012 he created the wedding dress for Anne Hathaway. Throughout his career he has created wedding dresses for aristocrats and royals, most notably including Jacqueline Onasiss, Queen Maxima of Holland and Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece’s gown.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Via kungahuset.se, Getty
The refreshing collection Les Colognes Hermès (Eau d’Orange Verte, Eau de Pamplemousse Rose, Eau de Gentiane Blanche) is expanded by another two fragrances this summer. With Eau de Mandarine Ambrée and Eau de Narcisse Bleu having recently joined the range, you have two very interesting choices for both men and women, elegant interpretations of spring flowers and sweet citrus, created by in-house perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena.
EAU DE MANDARINE AMBREE
CITRUS AROMATIC
Top note: Mandarin orange
Middle note: Passionfruit
Base note: Amber
EAU DE NARCISSE BLEU
FLORAL
Top note: Narcissus
Middle notes: Orange blossom and galbanum
Base notes: Woody notes
Both new colognes are available for CHF 137.00 (100ml) each.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Hermès
