Mariah’s Still Sweet On Suckers; Gaga, Still Feeling Blue; And More…
If you were blown away by Lollipop Bling, Mariah Carey’s amazingly named fragrance trio that launched last year, brace yourself for Lollipop Splash, The Remix, a new three-piece set coming to a fragrance counter near you in July. [WWD]
Let it be known: Fergie has not had plastic surgery. She does, however, partake in weekly spray [...]
Understanding Lollipop Bling; Obama Dyes His Hair—Or Does He?; And More…
It turns out Mariah Carey’s name for her new collection of fragrances, Lollipop Bling, isn’t that random after all. When Nick Cannon proposed to Carey, he apparently presented her with a Ring Pop, and inside the package was a proper engagement ring. That’s where Elizabeth Arden got the idea for the singer’s perfume trio. Phew. [...]
And The FiFi Goes To…
“What a week!” Michael Kors quipped as he ascended the podium last night at the 38th Annual FiFi Awards—the Fragrance Foundation’s equivalent of the Oscars. The “tan and talented” designer, as he was introduced by Allure editor in chief Linda Wells, picked up not only a CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award on Monday night, but also [...]
The Futility Of Pill Popping Your Way To Pretty; “Lollipop Bling” Is Coming; And More…
The “beauty from the inside” craze that has seen a spike in sales of beauty-enhancing supplements and nutritional drinks may just be a good marketing ploy aimed at the upwardly mobile. “People with disposable income to spend on vitamins, who are interested in their health and well-being, these are the people who need them the [...]
Kelly’s Row With The Bronzing Business, A Celebrity Fragrance Showdown, And More…
Marios Schwab and Roksanda Ilincic may swear by its insta-glow capabilities on their runways, but St. Tropez’ fake tanning products came under attack yesterday for allegedly further supporting an unhealthy body image in the media. The controversy centers around ads starring newly named spokesperson Kelly Osbourne, who claims that its products make you appear not [...]
Decléor Gets Night Vision
Having secured a loyal celeb following that includes Katie Holmes, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, and one Brad Pitt (he’s a fan of the facials), Decléor is turning its attention to one of the industry’s biggest trends-of-the-moment: the night treatment. Its new Aroma Night collection features seven unique plant-derived formulas that target different skin types using [...]
Mariah Goes Low-Maintenance, The New Face Of Tanning, And More…
For her upcoming role in Precious, a deglamorized Mariah Carey had to drink what she has termed a tall glass of “ugly juice”—a far cry from whatever magical elixir she’d been injecting, er, imbibing to keep her skin perfectly radiant for the past 15 years. [Us]
With tanning beds now officially a no-no (thank you, WHO), [...]
Mariah’s Sleek Makeover
Mariah Carey was in town yesterday to promote her new fragrance Forever at Macy’s in Herald Square, and while we’re always excited to see her (no one hits the high notes like Mimi), we felt a bit of longing for the days of old. Her perfect peachy-cheeked complexion, glossy lips, and super-straight blow-out made us [...]
Avril Lavigne, For Your Spritzing Pleasure
The latest celebrity to lend her name and style sensibilities to a fragrance is pop star and (very) fleeting Karl Lagerfeld muse Avril Lavigne. In a pre-taped video message she prepared for a group of editors yesterday, Lavigne shared an inspirational message for would-be spritzers of Black Star, her new pear, black plum, hibiscus, and [...]






