The Art of the Reset: The Carmel Signature Day Spa

Inside Signature Day Spa’s New Chapter at Carmel Plaza

Luxury, at its best, is rarely about excess. It is about the details that most people do not immediately see: the quality of the ingredients, the expertise behind the service, the atmosphere of a room, and the confidence that comes from knowing nothing has been treated as an afterthought.

That is the philosophy that has helped make Signature Day Spa one of Carmel’s most respected wellness destinations. Now, with a new home at the Carmel Plaza, the locally loved spa has entered its next chapter, bringing its approach to personalized care, premium products, and restorative treatments into the center of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Carmel has always had a particular relationship with quiet luxury. Unlike California’s louder destinations, it has never depended on spectacle. Its appeal is quieter and more personal: a hidden courtyard, a beautifully prepared meal, a small boutique with an unexpected discovery inside. The best experiences often feel as though they have been found rather than advertised. The Signature Day Spa belongs to that tradition.

A massage can be found almost anywhere. So can a facial. What distinguishes an exceptional spa is everything surrounding the treatment itself. At Signature Day Spa, that begins with a commitment to quality. The products selected for the spa are not an afterthought or simply a name placed on a treatment menu. They are part of the experience, chosen to support treatments that feel personal, effective, and elevated.

The same consideration extends to the service. The experience of a great spa should never feel rushed or mechanical. It should feel intuitive. A guest should feel welcomed rather than processed, and a treatment should feel tailored rather than repeated from one appointment to the next. That is where Signature Day Spa has built its reputation.

Beyond its treatment rooms, Signature Day Spa offers a more complete approach to restoration, with amenities designed to make the experience feel like a true escape rather than simply another appointment. At the center is its private Himalayan salt room, an unexpectedly tranquil space where guests can settle into the warmth and stillness and let the pace of the outside world fall away. Combined with the spa’s massage therapies, advanced skincare and facial treatments, body services, and salon offerings, the experience allows guests to create an afternoon around wellness rather than just a single treatment. It is this range, paired with the personal attention and high standards behind each service, that makes Signature Day Spa feel less like a stop on the schedule and more like a destination in itself.

There is a difference between being treated and being cared for. It is subtle, but unmistakable. Large destination spas can offer extraordinary facilities, but independent spaces have something equally valuable: personality. The experience can feel more human. The people behind the business become part of its identity. Returning guests are recognized. Preferences are remembered. Relationships develop over time.

That sense of familiarity has become one of the increasingly rare luxuries in modern wellness. Signature Day Spa has developed precisely that kind of relationship with its clientele. For many guests, it is not simply somewhere to book an occasional massage or facial. It has become part of their routine in Carmel—a place to return to when the pace of life calls for a reset.

That loyalty is perhaps the most meaningful measure of a spa’s success. Awards and ratings can introduce a new guest to a business, but repeat visits are earned. The spa’s new location at Carmel Plaza places Signature Day Spa in the center of one of California’s most distinctive luxury destinations. Just steps from Ocean Avenue, the setting allows the experience to become part of a day in Carmel. A morning can begin with a walk through town. An afternoon might include shopping, lunch, or a gallery visit. Somewhere in between, the day can slow down completely.

Inside the spa, the rhythm changes. The new space offers the opportunity to experience Signature Day Spa in a more refined setting while maintaining the personal character that has defined it. Among its distinctive offerings is a private salt room experience, providing guests with a quiet space to step away from the movement of Carmel Plaza and simply be still.

And that may be one of the spa’s greatest strengths. It understands that wellness does not always need to be complicated. There is value in quiet. In a treatment performed with care. In quality products. In an hour when the phone is put away and there is nowhere else to be. The best spa experiences leave an impression not because of how much happens, but because of how different the world feels when you leave.

Carmel has always been a destination that encourages a slower pace. Its coastline rewards long walks. Its streets are designed for wandering. Its restaurants invite lingering. Even shopping here can feel less transactional and more like discovery. Wellness fits naturally into that rhythm. As travelers increasingly seek experiences rather than simply destinations, the idea of a spa has evolved. It is no longer merely an amenity attached to a hotel stay. For many people, restoration has become part of the reason for traveling in the first place.

Signature Day Spa answers that shift with an approach that feels both personal and appropriate to Carmel. There is no need for unnecessary spectacle. Instead, the focus remains on what matters: experienced service, exceptional products, carefully considered treatments, and an atmosphere designed to help guests step away from the demands of the day. It is a quieter definition of luxury—and perhaps the more lasting one.

The most successful luxury experiences often become rituals. The same table at a favorite restaurant. The same tailor. The same hotel. The same place one visits whenever the need arises to feel restored. Signature Day Spa has the potential to occupy that space in the lives of both locals and visitors. For Carmel residents, it offers consistency and familiarity. For visitors, it provides an opportunity to discover a more personal side of the town—one that exists beyond the beaches, galleries, and famous restaurants.

And for those who have already experienced it, the appeal is easy to understand. In a world increasingly defined by speed, convenience, and automation, there is something deeply valuable about an experience centered on genuine care. That is ultimately the signature of Signature Day Spa. Not simply the treatment itself. But the quality behind it. The people delivering it. The products chosen for it. And the feeling of walking back into Carmel after an hour or two away, calmer than when you arrived.

At its new home in Carmel Plaza, Signature Day Spa is not trying to redefine luxury. It is reminding us what luxury was supposed to mean in the first place.

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Jardin du Désert × Halore

A Fragrance Trunk Show in Carmel-by-the-Sea

There is something inherently intimate about a fragrance. Unlike a watch, a garment, or a piece of jewelry, it cannot be seen from across a room. It arrives quietly, settles against the skin, and becomes part of the person wearing it.

That intimacy is at the center of Jardin du Désert, an emerging fragrance house whose approach to perfumery begins with an idea rather than a conventional category. The name translates simply to “The Garden in the Desert,” but the philosophy behind it is considerably more layered. Jardin du Désert describes itself as a private intellectual fragrance house, creating perfume around what it calls a “State of Being”—an approach that considers fragrance less an accessory and more an expression of the wearer.

Created and bottled in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the house draws from the long history of Arabian perfumery while approaching it through a distinctly contemporary lens. Oud, musk, and amber form the foundation of the collection, but the intention is not to simply reproduce familiar interpretations of those materials. Jardin du Désert describes its fragrances as refined interpretations of these traditional pillars, with freshness coming through clarity rather than the expected reliance on citrus.

It is an interesting proposition at a time when fragrance has become increasingly crowded with familiar names and increasingly elaborate marketing. Jardin du Désert takes the opposite route. Its language is quiet. Its bottles are deliberately compact. Its fragrances are designed to travel. Even the brand’s philosophy around wear is treated almost as a ritual, with oils and intense perfumes intended to be layered rather than simply sprayed and forgotten. The house describes this as “quiet power,” depth without the need for volume. The collection itself reflects that philosophy.

Among its offerings are SUN Aged Oud, MOON Exaltolide Musk, and Rose Reborn 33, alongside more conceptual compositions such as Structured Silence, Divine Circuit, and Controlled Exhale. The names suggest that Jardin du Désert is interested in something beyond simply describing what a fragrance smells like. Instead, the scents are positioned as different emotional or psychological states. That distinction makes the house particularly intriguing in the context of luxury fashion.

A beautifully cut jacket changes the way a person carries themselves. A fine watch becomes part of a daily ritual. Fragrance operates in much the same way, although its effect is considerably more elusive. It is perceived rather than observed; and often remembered long after the person wearing it has left. That relationship between scent and personal identity is precisely what makes the upcoming Jardin du Désert trunk show at Halore particularly fitting.

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Halore Modern Heritage has built its identity around a similar appreciation for craftsmanship, heritage, and the less obvious details of luxury. Its collection brings together established Italian houses such as Loro Piana, Kiton, Cesare Attolini, and Bontoni, alongside emerging designers and contemporary voices.

Jardin du Désert offers another dimension to that world. Clothing defines the silhouette. Fragrance defines the atmosphere. Together, they create something more personal than either can achieve alone.

The Halore trunk show will give Carmel guests an opportunity to experience the Jardin du Désert collection in person, discovering the fragrances through the house’s approach to individual “states” rather than traditional gender or occasion-based categories. The collection is explicitly unisex, following human states rather than conventional divisions between men’s and women’s fragrance.

It is also an example of the kind of discovery that has become increasingly rare in luxury retail. The most interesting houses are not always the largest. Often, they are the ones encountered almost by accident; a bottle discovered on a dressing table, a conversation with a perfumer, or a scent experienced somewhere unexpected and remembered months later.

In Carmel, where fashion, art, automobiles, and hospitality converge throughout the summer, Jardin du Désert feels particularly at home. Its arrival at Halore is less about adding another product to a boutique than about introducing another form of craftsmanship to the conversation. Because true luxury has never been solely about what can be seen. Sometimes, it is what remains in the air after you leave.

Learn more about Halore and JardinDuDésert

Watertone: A Sustainable Solution for a Variety of Skin Tones

Sustainability focused beauty brand, MAKE UP FOR EVER, has released WATERTONE, a beauty product focused on fans of natural beauty. Developed by professional Makeup Artists, the foundation with a range of 23 shades was created to meet the needs of all skin tones. Another highlight is the fact that WATERTONE is crafted without the use of animal derived ingredients. Packaged within a recyclable glass bottle with a removable cap that doubles as a palette, even the product’s paper packaging is sourced from sustainably managed forests. The product is formulated from ‘94% nature-derived ingredients’ and is 78% water based with under 1% fragrance.

WATERTONE features two unique complementary products that were also developed with a conscious for sustainability. The ARTISAN BRUSH #116 and WATETONE SPONGE were developed by the brand’s professional Makeup Artists to enhance the foundation’s performance. The artisan brush is constructed of a Beech-wood handle and synthetic-bristles, whereas the latex free sponge is crafted with water-activated materials to deliver an ideal finish. This unique and innovative product delivers on MAKE UP FOR EVER’s mission of sustainability and an inspiration for unique beauty.

Images courtesy: © Make Up For Ever

Creating Magic With Roxy Marrone

House of Roxy founder, Roxy Marrone is working to turn her passion project into the quintessential health and wellness lifestyle brand. Producing a range of goods, including bath products and jewelry focused on manifestation and spiritual healing. The brand is now taking its next step with the development of organic super food powders and a super chic pop up tea & juice bar to demonstrate the powder’s many applications and uses through July.

The Extravagant recently caught up with Roxy to discuss her upcoming product launches and the brand’s new pop up shop. The Tea and Juice bar launched by House of Roxy earlier this spring is located within The Organic Pharmacy’s Marylebone Flagship Store near Regent’s Park in London. The Organic Pharmacy, a staple in London’s health & wellness scene, was founded by Roxy’s parents, Francesco and Margo Marrone, in 2002. Currently, Roxy splits her time between managing events for The Organic Pharmacy and running House of Roxy.

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In addition to making some of the best Matcha in London, the tea & juice bar offers customers a variety of House of Roxy products including candles, crystals, body oils, and dog treats. However, the most impressive offering is Roxy’s own super food powders which she mixes into a variety of drinks. According to Roxy the product “increases the production of collagen in your body” and can be mixed with a variety of foods and drinks, stating “you can put them in your porridge” and adding, you can mix them with “really anything hot or even a smoothie.” House of Roxy produces four powders in the United Kingdom, including the Cosmic Collagen Booster (a blend of acai, camu camu, acerola, maqui and goji berries), the Magic Matcha Latte (a blend of green phytonutrients and ceremonial grade matcha), Shroom Mood Latte (an adaptogenic latte filled with ashwagandha, mushrooms, antioxidant rich cacao, and sweet flavors of cinnamon and vanilla), and lastly Glow Seeds (crafted from an adaptogenic concoction of linseed, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower seeds, and tumeric). Roxy boasts that the Glow Seeds “will increase brain function, elasticity [in] skin and leave you glowing from within.” As of right now Roxy manages the production and packaging of the powders in-house as well as the production of her brand’s incense.

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In addition to tea and juice, the bar features house made granola, energy balls, yogurt balls, and a couple other treats featuring Roxy’s super food powders.  And a unique perk of visiting the House of Roxy Tea & Juice Bar is the convenient access to the adjacent spa treatments at The Organic Pharmacy. A recent installation at the pop up was a dog focused event with a pet cookbook author and a doga class (doggie yoga).

Speaking on her products mission, Roxy states “[The Organic Pharmacy and House of Roxy’s] brand values and goals are really with benefiting people in a way that is healthy and sustainable,” adding “both my products and Organic Pharmacy products are all made to benefit the user in some way shape or form. So, my ideology is that I’m bringing magic into your everyday routine.” House of Roxy Super Food Powders are now available online and in-store at the brand’s Tea & Juice bar. To keep up with House of Roxy follow them on Instagram @houseofroxylondon

Images Courtesy of: Roxy Marrone

2020 Gift Guide – New Fragrances for Men

Colognes have long been a popular gift each holiday season for men. While classics like Bleu de Channel, Acqua di Gio, and Polo Green never go out of style, a new fragrance is a unique gift that allows your loved one to make a statement this coming year. Despite the chaotic and unexpected year that has been 2020, the world of fragrance has luckily not slowed down. Here are some of our favorite new-to-the-scene additions for 2020 colognes for men.

Jo Malone – Midnight Musk and Amber

Jo Malone’s Midnight Musk and Amber is a unisex fragrance that is perfect for the winter months. The top note is juniper, middle note is amber, and bottom note is midnight musk. The cologne is subtle, leaving just a trace of the warm scent on the wearer. Juniper berries are a popular holiday decoration, making Midnight Musk and Amber a perfect choice this holiday season. The berries give the cologne the freshness and aromatic qualities on the top, while the amber rounds the fragrance out with some woodiness. Finally, the midnight musk is a blend of “three musk molecules” that round out the scent as a whole. Although it is new to the Jo Malone collection, the fragrance is already gaining popularity as a daily-wear.

Image Credit: Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton – Météore

It was only in 2018 when iconic luxury house Louis Vuitton launched its first fragrance for men collection. Quickly becoming a massive success, LV has since expanded its range for men from the original five. This year they launched Météore (read as meteor in English), a scent LV describes as a “sizzle of spicy mandarin.” The name Météore implies power, light, and heat which LV captures with the fragrance notes. The top notes are three citrus fruits: Madarin oranges, Sicilian Oranges, and Calabrian bergamot, which gives Météore a more complex citrus note than if it were simply one of the three. The middle notes are spicier scents, including pink pepper, black pepper, sichuan pepper, neroli from Tunisia, and cardamom. Finally, the base layer is vetiver from Java. While this is more of a citrusy spring or summer fragrance, it still has been a success this year and a bright scent might be welcome this coming winter.

Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif

Founded in 2009, Parfums de Marly gives a contemporary spin on the classic tradition of French fragrance. Pegasus Exclusif is described as “unfettered masculinity’–an update on Parfum de Marly’s 2012 fragrance, Pegasus. The addictive woody scent was used as the launch pad for this new fragrance and the perfumers kept the bitter almond and vanilla notes, while adding woody notes from sandal, oud, and guaiac to form the base. For the middle notes, florals, such as geranium, jasmine, and lavendar were added and finally elegant touches of bergamot, pink pepper, cardamom and heliotrope form the top notes. Definitely a unique scent, Pegasus Exclusif will make a special gift this winter season.

Image Credit: Francis Kurkdijian

Maison Francis Kurkdijian Paris – L’Homme À la rose

Perhaps the most niche fragrance on this list, L’Homme À la rose comes from Maison Francis Kurkdijian Paris, the house of Francis Kurkdijian the legendary perfumer who created iconic scents such as Le Male for Jean Paul Gaultier and My Burberry for Burberry. L’Homme À la rose takes a traditionally more feminine scent, rose, and gives it a bright yet masculine twist. The first top notes are grapefruit and Damask rose. The scent is rounded out with a deep French sage and a dark, woody amber. A unique twist on a classic rose scent, L’Homme À la rose makes a unique gift for the man in your life who likes to stand apart from the crowd.

Dior Homme – Eau de Toilette

Classics are classics for a reason and Dior Homme Eau de Toilette is no exception. Dior Homme Eau de Toilette was first launched in 2005 and has been a world-wide favorite ever since. This year, Dior re-invented and re-launched the fragrance, reinventing the scent and the bottle. Including quintessentially masculine fragrance notes, Dior Homme Eau de Toilette’s base notes are Amber and Cedar; middle note is Tuscan Iris; and the top notes are grapefruit, bergamot, and coriander, which add a refreshingly bright top layer to the darker base layers.

Le Labo – Baie 19

Also of note this year is Baie 19 from Le Labo, a New York City perfume brand. To learn more about Baie 19, please follow the link.

Featured Image: Louis Vuitton

The Most Luxurious Spa in Monaco | Meet Spa Metropole by Givenchy

Situated within the world renowned Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo, is the Didier Gomez designed Spa Metropole by Givenchy which is the closest one can come to a true Haute Couture Spa. Having just re-opened this month after a period of closure due to the global pandemic, we took an opportunity to explore the Principality of Monaco’s finest spa.

One of the first and most significant aspects of Spa Metropole’s design language is the use of elegant black and white marble coupled with soft furniture that gives the space a clean, yet soft and relaxing atmosphere void of sharp lines and aggressive design elements found in many modern facilities. Our favorite design que? A wall of virtually projected plants which transport one into a serene rain forest state of mind.

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With ten treatment rooms varying both in size and shape, Spa metropole offers luxurious facilities fit for individuals and couples, alike. Options include a double suite and single suite equipped with a private bath and hammam. The walls of the facilities’ treatment rooms are anything but ordinary, featuring embossed paneling reminiscent of a white Givenchy lace gown. An elegant finishing touch to the design work are the candle like light fixtures.

A list of over two dozen unique and fascinating treatment options leave little to be desired. Massage options, which last between 60 and 90 minutes, include muscle coaching, energy boost, anti gravity, and divine harmony. One of the most unique options, the Anti Gravity treatment focuses on stimulating blood circulation and detoxing, and is said to leave guests “walking on air.” Other treatment highlights include the “Givenchy Man”, a skin treatment for gentlemen combined with a massage, as well as the L’Intemporel, an anti aging treatment to leave your skin looking more youthful. Though our personal favorite is the “Heat Experience” package, which includes sauna, hammam, caldarium, ice fountain, and sensory shower treatments.

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A more uncommon offering at the Spa Metropole is the ability to select a Givenchy fragrance to accompany you throughout your treatment. To accomplish this, a fragranced tissue is placed in your bathrobe or on your treatment table.

A section of the spa has been dedicated to a Givenchy boutique, which showcases the Maison’s finest collection of skincare, fragrance and makeup products, including the exclusive L’Atelier de Givenchy fragrance consisting of 11 unique scents that made their debut in Monaco. For the woman who seeks only the finest beauticians, Spa Metropole offers “The Givenchy Makeover” with options ranging from express make up services to makeup lessons.

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With its unique environment, exceptional collection of formulas and world class treatments, the Spa Metropole by Givenchy offers an unforgettable experience of the highest caliber.

The Spa Metropole by Givenchy is open daily from 8.30 am to 7.30 pm. Treatments are available by appointment between 10am and 7pm. For those who seek to combine their spa treatment with an overnight stay, the Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo is currently offering a “Happy Days!” promotion until September 30th, 2020. The offer, which is available starting from 480 Euros per night, includes accommodation in a superior room, American breakfast, and two complimentary cocktails at the ODYSSEY pool area designed by Karl Lagerfeld.

Images courtesy of Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo

Capturing The Smell of Rain: Le Labo Releases Baie 19

Inspired by petrichor–the smell after it rains–Le Labo Fragrances has released a new scent called “Baie 19.” Based in New York City, Le Labo was founded in 2006 and later acquired by Estée Lauder Companies in 2014. Since its foundation, Le Labo has become synonymous with hand-crafted, made to order luxury scents for men and women. Le Labo’s naming scheme has two parts: the word refers to the primary scent note, and the number refers to the number of compounds in the scent. For the case of Baie 19, the main scent note is berry (juniper berry) and contains 19 compounds.

As Le Labo states on their website, petrichor is, “one of the most beautiful olfactive phenomena in nature.” To capture this magical scent and the intense feelings that come with the sensation, Le Labo has mixed dry juniper berry, green leaves, patchouli, and musk. The scent creates a musky and woody scent with amber and aromatic notes. Baie 19 retails online for 158 EUR/50 ML.

More information on Baie 19 can be found here.

Image credit: Le Labo

“Flower Gems of India” by Bvlgari Joins Forces with 100 Family-owned Farms in India

Bvlgari perfume division has announced their newest partnership, a collaboration dubbed “Flower Gems of India.” The program, which has been praised for its efforts to support 100 family-owned Indian Jasmine farms, will feature perfumes designed by Firmenich and Jasmine Concrete, a specialist in the production of floral extracts for perfumes. The three-year long program will focus on flowers produced in India’s Tamil Nadu state.

The Italian house, which was founded in Rome nearly 150 years ago, has long maintained a passion for sourcing the best of materials. The “Flower Gems of India” is a demonstration of Bvlgari’s undying resolve for creating remarkable products that bridge the gap between luxury and sustainable, ethical and responsible production.

“It became important to us that we contribute to support the communities that enable us to create our masterpiece fragrances, and that we establish a sustainable approach to preserve and support the local economy. Like our jewels, our fragrances are crafted from nature’s finest gems and we are passionate about finding, sourcing, and wherever possible, supporting the production of these extraordinary ingredients,” says Jean-Christophe Babin, Chief Executive Officer of Bvlgari.

Sound, scientifically based farming techniques are at the heart of Bvlgari’s approach to Jasmine production. Methods will focus on advising small farms on how they can improve soil quality and better manage their water supply to ensure improved quality flowers and ultimately higher levels of profits to improve the farmer’s and their family’s own quality of life.

Most importantly of all, Bvlgari’s “Flower Gems of India” will help promote and keep alive the act of traditional Indian flower cultivation and improve the livelihood of Indian Farmers.

Image credit: © Bvlgari, courtesy of LVMH

Summer’s Luxury Cosmetic Launches

Summer has officially begun and what better way than to kick off yours by picking up some products from this summer’s most highly anticipated luxury cosmetic launches. From highlighter duos to bronzer, these products will become essential to your makeup routine this summer. 

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CHANEL CRUISE 2019 COLLECTION LUMIÈRE ET CONTRASTE

Global Creative Makeup and Colour Designer, Lucia Pica, drew inspiration from the effects of shadow and light for Chanel’s 2019 summer makeup collection to create a contrasting palette of subtle, sensual, reflective and mysterious makeup.

Duo Bronze Et Lumière Bronzer and Highlighter Duos

“Created exclusively for the Cruise 2019 Collection, this limited-edition face powder duo features a matte bronzer and iridescent highlighter to sculpt and contour the complexion with a range of effects. Available in two shade harmonies, embossed with a double-c monogram.”

Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Palettes 

“Created by Lucia Pica for the Cruise 2019 Collection, this limited-edition eyeshadow palette features four natural shades with matte, iridescent and metallic finishes that layer together for captivating eye looks. An exclusive creation embossed with the double-c monogram.”

Ombre Première Gloss Top Coat Eyeshadows

“Created exclusively for the Cruise 2019 Collection, this limited-edition shimmering eye gloss seamlessly glides onto lids for a high-shine look. Available in luminous golden and silver shades that can be worn alone or over eye makeup.”

Stylo Ombre Et Contour Eyeshadow Liner

“This all-in-one eye pen features a longwearing formula and can be used as an eyeshadow, eyeliner or khôl for a variety of lasting eye looks.”

Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour

“The iconic nail polish is reformulated for longer-lasting, high-shine colour that cares.”

Rouge Coco Flash Hydrating Vibrant Shine Lip Colour

“A comfortable lipstick with intense colour that transforms on contact with lips for an enhanced high-shine effect.”

Rouge Coco Gloss Moisturizing Glossimer

“A non-sticky, ultra-light formula leaves lips visibly smooth and plump, and perfectly brilliant. An innovative, dual-sided applicator ensures optimal, even coverage and high precision. In 24 shades to collect, layer and love.”

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YVES SAINT LAURENT SUMMER LOOK 2019 

Yves Saint Laurent’s limited edition Luxuriant Haven Summer Collection is inspired by the vibrance of an exotic jungle escape. 

Bronzing Stone Summer Look 2019 

“This limited edition Bronzing Stone Palette is cloaked in a gorgeous, earthy tan, contrasted by a fire-colored signature and palm deco. Within the palette, a silky-matte bronzer that instantly gives skin effortless, natural-looking radiance without the shine.”

Couture Eye Pallete Summer Look 2019 

“This limited edition Couture Palette is cloaked in a vital deep green suede contrasted by a bright, clean signature and palm deco. Within the palette, shimmering golden browns and blues are complemented by a rich green and warm highlighting peach, effortlessly blending together to create an illuminating eye look.”

Glossy Stain Summer Look 2019

“A best-selling YSL lip product that combines the texture and shine of a gloss with the long wear of a stain. Offered with the limited edition summer collection in a gorgeous, easy to wear nude.”

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DIOR WILD EARTH SUMMER LOOK 2019

Serving as both the Creative Director and Image Director for Dior Makeup, Peter Philips draws inspiration from the femininity of earth tones and shades for bronzed and gold-brushed skin and with smoldering eyes. 

Dior Lip Tattoo Coloured Lip Tint

“This summer, Dior reveals four exclusive* shades of Dior Lip Tattoo in earth tones warmed by the sun. Dior Lip Tattoo, the first long-wear lip tint by Dior, is about to shake up your makeup routine. With its 12-hour wear,** comfortable formula and weightless no-transfer finish, the colour fuses to the lips like a tattoo just seconds after application.”

Dior Addict Lacquer Stick Saturated Lip Colour

“This summer, Dior adopts a “”Bronze”” touch. Four new shades of Dior Addict Lacquer Stick double their colour intensity with a shimmering veil of light. A stick with a “”lip fondant”” effect that liberates all the colour and shine of a lacquer, plus the comfort of a balm, with 6 hours* of weightless wear and unrivaled texture.”

Dior Addict Lacquer Plump Lip Plumping Lacquered Ink 

“Dior Addict Lacquer Plump reveals two sensual and sophisticated shades for summer. Dior pushes the boundaries of lacquer and skincare even further with the creation of the first lip-plumping lacquered ink.”

5 Couleurs Wild Earth High Fidelity Colours & Effects Eyeshadow Palette

“The iconic 5 Couleurs palette explores a range of tawny colours for a natural and luminous ombré effect. An ornamental motif, inspired by hand-hammered metal, marks a wild and sensual beauty.”

Diorshow In & Out Eyeliner Waterproof Double-ended Eyeliner Pencil & Kohl

“Dior has created its 1st double-ended waterproof eyeliner pencil & kohl, your essential ally for a long-wearing intense eye look. Flawlessly defined eyes in one easy, controlled stroke.”

Diorskin Mineral Nude Bronze Wild Earth Bronzing Powder 

“Housed in the silver-domed case, Diorskin Mineral Nude Bronze Wild Earth reveals a motif in the style of hand-hammered copper, available in a limited edition. The powder, infused with golden minerals, captures the light and heightens the bronzed look of the skin. It warms the colour of the complexion for a unique,* luminous and natural effect that makes you appear naturally tanned.”

Diorskin Mineral Nude Glow Wild Earth Brightening & Correcting Powder 

“Housed in the silver-domed case, Diorskin Mineral Nude Glow Wild Earth reveals a motif in the style of hand-hammered copper, available in a limited edition. Infused with pearls, the minerals in this natural glow powder capture the light to reveal the radiance of each shade for a colour-enhanced healthy glow.”

Flash Luminizer Radiance booster pen

“Flash Luminizer captures the light of summer to boost the natural radiance of the face. Inspired by the skin-illuminating techniques used by Backstage makeup artists, this illuminator brush enhances the complexion in a single click, for professional radiance.”

Dior Vernis Couture Colour Nail Lacquer

“This summer, Dior Vernis takes colour and light all the way to the fingertips with 4 new exclusive and captivating shades.”

Dior Sun Glow Veil of light Nail Protection

“The first nail care lacquer by Dior inspired by the rays of the sun. Applied alone or as a top coat, it enhances the nail with an iridescent luster and protects it from exterior aggressors (sand, saltwater).”

Les Sables Roses by Louis Vuitton | Celebrating the Beauty of the Middle East

Les Sables Roses is Louis Vuitton’s latest addition to their line of exceptional fragrances. The perfume’s name which translates to ‘the pink sands’ was developed to pay homage to Middle Eastern scents.

Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud drew on thousand of years of Middle Eastern history to develop a scent that is thoroughly unique, yet pays homage to the region’s beauty and perfume making saga.

With respect to the desert’s majestic nature, Louis Vuitton has stated that the scent of Les Sables Roses is meant to awaken “the spellbinding moment in time at daybreak when the first rays of sunlight bathe the landscape in a shade of rose that blends dunes and sky. Between night and day, shadow and light, cold and heat, this instant reconciles contrasts.”

With notes of rose, oud, and ambergris, this perfume is genuinely reminiscent of both Arab and Persian fragrance making. This extraordinary contrast was accomplished through the use of outstanding earthly substances, namley, Ambergis, one of the rarest substances on the planet, which is employed to enhance the composition of the rose’s freshness and the oud’s woody aroma.

A time honored Middle Eastern tradition is the concept of layering different fragrances, in this respect Les Sables Roses does not disappoint. One unique opportunity is combining this scent with Louis Vuitton’s Ombre Nomade fragrance. All said, the finished product goes beyond the sum of the perfume’s ingredients and also the talent of Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, to create a fragrance that is truly awe inspiring and quite essentially magical.

Image Credit: © Louis Vuitton courtesy of LVMH