Givenchy X Glambox Event: Live Irresistible Fragrance Launch

 The event was held at the lovely Fortnum & Mason in Downtown Dubai,  known as one of London's most famous stores when it comes to luxury food items and quintessential English afternoon tea.

 

As soon as I stepped inside, I already felt the girly, carefree vibe because there's a lot of pinkness going on.  Each table were adorned with mini Givenchy goodies that were included in the Givenchy-exclusive Glambox some months ago, and of course with Fortnum and Mason's mouthwatering high tea delights.

 

 

 

 

 

Givenchy and Glambox specially curated box for the month of July featuring the former's signature products

 

 

Angel Schlesser Pour Elle

Do you believe in angels?  Since I was a child, I've always believed that each one of us has a guardian angel. I dunno how to explain it but there were lot of times when a sudden change of mind or remembering that I need to be elsewhere actually saved me from being in danger. Coincidence or not, I still believe that there's someone who watches over me and protects me.  I am not saying I never had an accident in my entire life ha, but on those times that I did, I feel that I could've suffered worse.  But because of my angel, it was just like a reminder that I ought to be more careful next time.

Angel Schlesser Pour Elle

(AED260/ 50ml, AED350/ 100ml)

Top notes: bergamot, red berries, calendula

Heart notes: jasmine, peony, orange blossoms, apple

Base notes: benzoin, patchouli, vetiker, tonka

This fashion brand from Spain is all about being simple, minimalist and elegant while offering women a stylish wardrobe that is not only suited for their needs but at the same time give them comfort, confidence and beauty. Just like the way the brand sees how fashion should be, their perfume seems to follow suit.  Packaged in a very simple, almost masculine-looking box-shaped perfume bottle with gold colored lid, it insinuates that this perfume is suitable for very feminine women with assertive, almost commanding, personality.  

One sniff and I knew that this perfume is suited for night-time use. But if you feel like being the seductive version of you at day time then by all means, wear this perfume! (wink) For me it comes off strong at first but eventually dries down to a subtle sweet, sensual scent.  I don't have a perfume that smells close to it that's why this became an instant favourite.  My husband might have loved this so much on me he just had to ask what perfume I am wearing, and even requested me to wear it on one of our date nights.  Tee-hee!  

The sillage is really good too and the scent stays on for hours!  You don't need much, just a spray on each of your pulse points and you're good for the entire day.  

I love wearing it on days when I feel and look blah..just a couple of sprays and I feel alluring and pretty already. Hahaha!  Feeling GGSS, if you know what I mean.

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Shiseido Zen Secret Bloom

I've first heard about Shiseido from my Mom and I remember using their oil blotting sheets when I was in college.  It was in fact my very first Shiseido item. Ang sosyal ko lang noon, di ba? Hahaha!  Anyway, I've always known the brand for their skincare.  Me and my Mom swears by it. I'm still using their Ultimune and I love how it keeps my skin sane despite my stress, lack of sleep and my crazy diet.  And of course, they also have a good makeup line.   

I didn't know that Shiseido has perfumes too, until I was gifted with probably one of the most elegant fragrance I have ever sniffed in my life...the Shiseido Zen Secret Bloom.

 Shiseido Zen Secret Bloom Eau de Parfum Intense

It comes in this Asian-inspired heavy square glass bottle which I honestly didn't like.  And that's because 1) Me and anything made of glass don't go well together and 2) It's so heavy and bulky that it's such a hassle to bring this with you when you go out and it sucks, because one should never leave home without this elegant scent that would make people turn their heads once they get to sniff how amazingly sexy you smell.

Seriously, I love how this perfume makes me feel and make me smell so sexy.  Kahit man lang sa pabango, maging sexy ako!

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DKNY MYNY Fragrance: A Bit of New York in a Bottle

yours truly taking a selfie behind Lady Liberty

If there's a city that I would love to visit again it would be New York.  I've been to a number of places in that city during our 3-wk stay in NJ, but I know there's still a lot to explore. If only I haven't been so lazy to get up early and take the 1hr-bus ride to NY, I could've seen more. Ugh, regrets. Note to self next time: Grab each freakin' opportunity to explore a new place as you might not have a second chance.  In short, wag tatamad-tamad.

So while I can only dream of another trip to the city that never sleeps, it's good to have something available that I can always reach out for and be reminded of the good times I had in New York...the MyNy fragrance from DKNY.

DKNY MYNY

Top notes:  Raspberry, Pink Pepper, Galbanum

Middle notes: Jasmine, Freesia, Orris

Base notes: Patchouli, Vanilla, Musk, Ambergris

Roberto Cavalli Paradiso Perfume Launch in Dubai

I can hardly remember the last time I was able to attend an event in Dubai.  Aside from I don't get invites that often, it also happens that if I do, it's always on a weekday and during office hours. Bummer, right!?  So when I got an invite to attend a perfume launch that will be held on a Thursday and after office hours, I knew I just had to be there.  Besides, I need to get my mind off a lot of things.  I need some fresh air, I need to meet new friends...I am in a bad need of a social life!

The event was for the launch of Roberto Cavalli Paradiso perfume.  It was held in a posh, private villa at Hotel Sofitel in Dubai. The place was transformed into a natural paradise to reflect the very characteristic of Paradiso itself: colorful, sophisticated, joyful, a celebration of the Mediterranean dolce vita and all of its pleasures.  

 It was a chilly, Thursday night but with a backdrop as beautiful as the above, it felt like Summer's already here.

Guests were given a chance to have their photo taken with these two exotic birds. I got scared at first because one of them hopped his way too near to my face that I thought he's going to poke me in the eyes. Apparently, he was just drawn to my colorful falsies that our friends from Havas gave and personally applied to most of the lady guests.

It was an awesome night of music, good food and a whole lot of booze.

Seriously, there was a whole lot!

My fix of alcohol that night. 

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There was even an entertaining and jaw-dropping showcase of magic:

There's a lot of dancing..

I got to meet new friends too!

And finally met Paul of The Style Choreo in the flesh!

The party was also graced by the face of the perfume herself, the gorgeous Edita Vilkeviciute. She was represented as a modern Eve in the garden of Eden during the campaign shot.

I've wanted to have a photo with her, but I was too shy. Oh well, that's me!  During these times, I miss my blogger friends back in PH. They always know how to boost my confidence.  For sure, they wouldn't let me pass off this chance.

Amidst the amazing party was the star of the night, the Roberto Cavalli perfume called Paradiso.  

Paradiso elevates pleasure while radiating delight and happiness. The titillating prelude of sparkling citrus blends generously with bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, stirring and captivating the senses. Adding a note of voluptuous sensuality, wild jasmine trails the fresh opening. A delicate, rich chord of cypress, pink laurel and parasol pine closes the beautiful fragrance, creating a long-lasting woody trail and revealing a mesmerizing effect of the Jasmine.

As per Roberto Cavalli himself,  "Paradiso is about a moment of happiness. I wanted to give a feeling of that instant when you feel totally at ease."

Available officially on counters starting March 2015. Prices are AED465 for 100ml and AED375 for 50ml.

One sniff and I fell inlove. Even the husband says it smells good. I'd post a separate review on this baby soon, but for now, I'll say this scent is SEXY.

Thanks to our friends in Havas for inviting me to such an awesome event.  They really know how to make their guests enjoy as I heard the party lasted until early morning. I wish I could've stayed longer, but the lola in me longed for the bed before midnight, hahaha! I'll brush up on my partying mood for the next event, I promise!

Before I end this post, let me just show you a closer view of my awesome falsies that night:

and what I wore: 

 Honestly, I felt different that night.  Everybody was at their absolute best, while me? Ahhhm, I don't know, I felt too balot.  Hahaha. But what can I do? I was cold.  But seriously, I am in a bad need of some fashion advice. Like, badly.

 By the way, belated Happy Hearts Day my loves! If you haven't gotten the special woman or women in your life a gift, check out this new scent from Roberto Cavalli. Trust me, they will love it!

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Contest Alert: Wanna win Adore and Aqua Fresco Fragrances?

I'm sure every one of us would want to smell fresh all day.  And to do so doesn't mean you have to spend thousands on fragrances.  When I was gifted with a set of Adore and Aqua Fresco fragrances, I was like "I'm pretty sure these smells so-so" but I was so wrong.  They actually smell nice and they pretty much last.  Of course it doesn't last as long as EDTs and Parfums, but they do last longer as compared with other brands I've tried with the same price points. 

For the ladies out there, here's Adore Fragrances:

Colognes, Php99.75

Chic - Flirt - Kiss - Innocent

Body Sprays, Php129.75

Wicked-Charmed

I personally use and love Innocent and Charmed.  I love it so much that I already finished two bottles of Charmed.  

Of course, the men don't have to be inggit.  There's equally affordable and great-smelling fragrances for them too with Aqua Fresco:

Colognes, Php99.75

Intense - Rush - Speed - Drive - Radical

Body Sprays, Php129.75

Rock - Edge - Enigma - Nirvana

Of course I haven't tried them myself but those that I've gifted told me that they smell nice and that they last fairly long enough. They were quite surprised that it sells for a cheap price too!  

Now you can win one of the two sets of these fragrances that I am giving away...

Here's how to join:

1.  Like Adore Fragrances and Aqua Fresco Fragrances on Facebook

2. Follow Adore Fragrances (@AdoreFragrances) and Aqua Fresco (@AquaFrescoMen) on Twitter

3. Follow me on Instagram (Iambrigitte) and on Twitter (@_Iambrigitte_)

4. Tweet "I want to have a complete set of @AquaFrescoMen and @AdoreFragrances to keep me smelling fresh everyday!" and don't forget to include #BrigittexAFF

5. Comment on this post with your full name, Twitter ID, link of your tweet and email address.

Contest will run starting tomorrow, July 30 until August 7.  

Contest is open to Philippine residents only.  I am actually looking forward to meeting up with the two winners of this contest instead of sending these via courier.  Let's see if both of our schedules permit.

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Eau de Lacoste Pour Femme...

Eau de Lacoste Pour Femme

Lacoste's newest fragrance for women is a tribute to the brand's most iconic achievement, the pique polo shirt.  I remember how hard I fell in love with their white pique polo shirt the first time I saw it on a mannequin.  It simply looks so elegant, sporty without looking too casual and well, it indeed looks sosyal.  Too bad, I still can't bring myself to buy one poloshirt for that price.  If it's makeup, then that's a different story. (laughs)

Anyway, going back to the perfume...

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Top Notes:

White pineapple and Mandarin 

Middle Notes:

Floral notes of orange blossom, pineapple flower and jasmine 

Base Notes:

Vanilla and Sandalwood

The scent is deliciously soft, creamy and floral with just the right touch of fruitiness.  You can immediately smell the pineapple and can be a bit strong when first sprayed on the skin, but the sweet and warm base of vanilla makes me want to sniff it all day long. It's addictive, or maybe it's just me, since I love vanilla.  For me, it's perfect for day time.  But of course, it can also be great for a date night scent.  It's not a sexy scent, rather it's charming and almost playful. Parang pa-cute lang on the first date.

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The bottle is as chic as the scent, inspired by the shape of a tennis ball and the cap a reminiscent of the petit pique fabric of their polo shirts.  Simple and yet, elegant...exactly the ideologies of the brand.

The scent stays on my skin for a long time.  It does become softer and lighter after a few hours, but it stays on.  I swear, I can't stop smelling myself whenever I'm wearing it.  It's that addicting!

Amy Adams was chosen as the face of this new fragrance.  Like the perfume, she exudes simplicity, elegance and natural sensuality.  Even her makeup on the campaign looks so refreshingly natural and clean.  

Eau de Lacoste Pour Femme is available in 30ml (Php3000), 50ml (Php4250) and 90ml (Php5650). 

Hmm okay, now I'm re-considering buying myself that polo shirt.

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