Hey Glamazons! This is one fragrance that I seriously can't get enough of. It's not available for purchase until July 2010, but I feel the need to share the news now because I love it that much. What makes it even better is that it's probably the first perfumed juice that I don't mind dousing myself in because it's all for a great cause.

Designer Donna Karan has teamed up with CARE, a humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. A portion of pureDKNY'S funding will support CARE's work in Uganda to train women in the practice of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA), a proven approach to empowering women through increased income generating opportunities. A drop of vanilla is a key ingredient in the new fragrance and pureDKNY aims to help expand CARE'S VSLA work by focusing on vanilla bean farmers in Uganda.

Here's what Karan has to say about her new fragrance:

"pureDKNY speaks to the core essence of who I am and what I want to touch - the people and children I love, and being at one with nature. It's about those little moments that bring you joy, pure and simple."

Amen Donna! This stuff brings me plenty of joy. I can't even describe how beautiful it smells; you've just gotta get it and see for yourself! Even the bottle is simplistic gorge and looks so pretty on my boudoir. It's a clear, glass bottle inspired by the shape of a rain drop and is 100% recyclable. (The carton it comes in is made of Certified Forest paper.)

I can, however, describe the scent breakdown for you. As stated earlier, a drop of vanilla in water serves as its signature note. Other features include a Dew-drop Petal Accord, Lotus Flower and Bulgarian Rose, which harmonize with the floral heart of Transparent Jasmine, Freesia and Lush Orchid. The finish is White Amber and Creamy Sandalwood.

The brand tapped Angela Lindvall as the official face for the fragrance due to her "eco-conscious lifestyle." Oh, and did I mention that she's utterly, helplessly gorge?! I met her at the fragrance launch event. I mean, just look at this face. (That's her pictured above.) And the ads will feature not only her, but her boyfriend and son as well. Love! (That's them below.)

Prices

3.4 oz: $80

1.7 oz: $60

1.0 oz: $42

Body Butter: $38

Available for purchase beginning July 2010 exclusively at Nordstrom; all fine department stores by August 2010.

xo

Ferocia

Another amazing treat just in time for summer? Why, a Dove PitiCure of course!

Who knew that you could give your armpits the equivalency of a facial?! I certainly didn't until last week when I attended the Spa Week media event and got my first ever PitiCure from Dove. At first, I thought the sign was spelled wrong and they meant a "pedi"cure. But, this service was all about the armpits and the best part is that you can do it at home. Created by Dr. Debra Luftman especially for Dove, it's so easy to do that you'll wonder why you never thought of it yourself! (Or, at least I did anyways).

-Start by using a gentle exfoliating body wash or towelette to remove impurities that cause irritation, ingrown hairs and red bumps. (Try the Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes Micro Dermabrasion)

-Rinse thoroughly, shave normally and pat underarms dry with a towel.

-Apply Dove Deodorant, which not only contains a tri-moisturizing system that soothes shaving irritation and helps replenish delicate underarm skin, but also provides the 24-hour odor and wetness protection you've come to expect from Dove. * Yes, this is verbiage straight from the press release haha*

But the Dove Ultimate Beauty Care Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant ($3.89-$4.88) really is great! It smells great, is gentle on your skin yet not so gentle that it won't keep you smelling so fresh and so clean clean. It even comes in a sensitive, fragrance free form (Ultimate Sensitive Care).

Dr. Luftman also shared this great tip with me that night as well: don't keep your razors in the shower. Items left in the shower can become breeding grounds for bacteria - which can lead to shaving irritation and infection. So you know those cute little containers that your razor usually comes with for you to hang it in the shower? Yeah, those are pretty pointless. I now keep my razor in the bathroom cabinet and when it's time for use, I just reach over and grab it out. Then again, I do live in a pint-sized New York studio apartment, so this may not be plausible for those that live in say, a real house in the suburbs outside of this bubble known as Manhattan. If that's the case, store it somewhere else and be sure to put it back when you're done with it in the shower.

What do you think, Glamazons? Will you be giving yourself the Dove PitiCure?

xo

Ferocia