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THREE OF THE BEsT A BEAUTIFUL COLLABORATION
Christmas Fragrances Grossmith London BLack LaBeL coLLection, ection, from £150 per 50mL 50m eau de parfum parfum www.Grossmith rossmithLondon.com ondon.com
In a year that has seen some of the world’s biggest brands cement their allure through collaborations, Elizabeth Arden – known for its classic formulations – has partnered edgy fashion label Preen by Thornton Bregazzi. The offbeat project will enable those who buy two Elizabeth Arden products in Debenhams to snap up a vivid red make-up purse with a vibrant floral print. www.elizabetharden.com
Ambre Gris eAu de PArfum, from £42, bAlmAin, www.selfridGes.com
While we tend to err towards the new and shiny, Balmain’s Ambre Gris fragrance, which launched in 2008, is the one we’re going back to for the holidays. Essences of myrrh and cinnamon give this a definite seasonal kick – it’s warm and lightly spicy, perfect for those who tend to avoid florals. Founded in London in 1835, British perfumery Grossmith is experiencing a revival and will launch its eagerly-awaited Black Label Collection in the coming weeks. The house has come a long way since its heady Victorian bouquets and our new favourites Golden Chypre (bergamot, orange and nutmeg) and Floral Veil (citrus and cassis) are modern and light. In honour of its signature scent which launched last year, Bottega Veneta has unveiled a deluxe collection including this stylish solid perfume compact, in a pale pink case. The heart of the fragrance is leather, softened with plum and the effect is feminine and sophisticated.
HAIR TREND: THE NEw 60’s
Carolina Herrera’s A/W12 beauty muse was the natural woman, ‘with added polish’. The theme translated to the catwalk through 1960’s style hair, with volume at the roots and sleek ends. It’s an easy look to achieve, with a great conditioner (for added shine), some hairspray and a commitment to back-combing. 1. Shampoo hair twice and apply a conditioner. 2. Part hair backwards from an inch before the crown. 3. Apply a small amount of mousse and blow dry, aiming the nozzle of the hairdryer down the hair shaft. 4. Straighten hair in sections, working up from the nape of the neck. 5. Back-comb at the roots before applying hairspray to smooth and hold. Add a hair band if desired.
botteGA VenetA deluxe PArfum comPAct, £110, selfridGes www.selfridGes.com
GOLD sTANDARD sTYLING
Just in time for the party season, GHD has given its classic ceramic plates a glitzy metallic wrap. The new Metallic Collection includes gold, ruby and silver hair straighteners with an even sleeker, contoured design to leave hair glossier. £135 each, GHD, www.ghdhair.com