Reflections/Happy New Year

2009 was a great year for Amorouscents. After a lot of research for each of our products we were able to officially launch Amorouscents in 2009. We participated in the UniqueLA Holiday Show, which was a great experience. We hope to participate in the show in 2010. We met some great people and gained new customers. We are looking forward to bringing you many more great products and participating in craft shows and farmers markets in 2010.

From our family to yours we wish you a very happy and prosperous new year!!!

See you in 2010.

Holiday Closure

We will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.  We will also be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 for Christmas.  Have a safe and happy holidays.

Customer Referral Program

Refer Amorouscents to a friend, family member, co-worker or neighbor and we will send you a FREE gift as a way to say Thank You when they place their first order.

UniqueLA Holiday Show - Update

The UniqueLA Holiday Show is fastly approaching. Make sure you stop by our table (T71) to pick up your bath & body products and to say hi. Below is the updated information for the show.

Date: December 5 & 6 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 11am - 6pm

Location: California Market Center - Penthouse
110 East 9th Street Los Angeles, CA 90079
Price: $10 per ticket (children 10 and under are free), 50% of ticket sales will benefit 826LA, a non-profit organization

Parking: $6 in the building with Unique's validation

Your entry gets you unlimited re-admission for both days and

• a free drink (IZZE, Honest Tea, PABST, O.N.E. drinks)
• an exclusive guest artist designed cotton tote bag
• Free Eco Gift Wrapping
• Free DIY Workshops

Amenities:

• Enjoy a meal, snack or sweet treat at one of the two cafes
• Free Portraits at the 'Oh Snap! Studios' Photo Booth

For more information, please visit UniqueLA.

Product Packaging

We are revamping our product packaging. We are excited about the new design and can't wait to reveal it. Look for it in the next few weeks. We will also annouce our holiday specials.

Usher VIP

Usher has launched a new fragrance for fall.  VIP is Usher’s new fragrance for men.  The fragrance created by Usher with Fermenich’s Harry Fremont, has top notes of tangerine, bergamont, kumquat and nutmeg; a heat of violet leaf, lotus flower and saffron, and a drydown of vetiver, oakmoss and suede.  The collection includes eau de toilette in two sizes (1.7 oz  for $50 and 3.4 oz  for $65) , after shave soother (3.4 oz  for $40), a shower gel (6.7 oz for $25), and a deodorant (2.6 oz  for $16).

“I consider all of my fragrances tools of engagement for seduction – but this one demands a different type of attention,” said Usher.  “That is part of the reason I led with the males only with this one – it is made for a man but for women to enjoy.”

The bottle, a heavy crystal orb, was inspired by fine cognac bottles, said Usher.  “When you feel the bottle, you feel the heaviness – it feels expensive” explained Usher.  “It has the look and shine of a cognac bottle – and, of course the spinning rings that have been a part of all of my fragrances.

VIP is available at Dillard’s.

Spaberry

Spaberry is a luxury spa that includes massaging jets, a wonderful waterfall, drink holders, colorful LED lighting and space for two adults.

Spaberry offers a series of designed wraps that change the outer appearance of the tub.  Choose from relaxing beach and sunset scenes or have one of your own pictures blown up and converted into a design.

Spaberry is $5,000 and each additional wrap is $399

OPI inspired laptops

 

 

OPI nail polish has partnered with Dell to produce a line of Inspiron laptops colored in the polish’s most popular shades, now your nails can match your laptop.

Undoubtedly, Dell will charge a hefty price for the subtle design tweak.  It just may be more economical to purchase 10 bottles of OPI nail polish and change your polish everyday.

Yoga Cookies

Sivananda Yoga Centers posted their Oatmeal Cookies recipe on their website.  This is a delicious recipe that I wanted to share.

Sivananda Oatmeal Cookies

Makes about 20 cookies.

Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups oatmeal
2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup ground almonds or hazelnuts
3/4 cup oil
1 1/2 cups honey
3/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp. Salt
3/4 tsp. Nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tbsp. baking powder

Instructions:
Mix wet ingredients. Mix and sift all dry ingredients (except nuts) into the wet ones. Now add the ground nuts. Shape cookies 2 to 3 inches onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes

Nia Long Graces Essence Magazine Cover

Nia Long graces the cover of the November issue of Essence Magazine. 

On the heels of her appearance in comedian Chris Rock's documentary "Good Hair," actress Nia Long and ESSENCE invited five smart and stylish women—singer Solange Knowles; singer Ledisi; TV host Tanika Ray; celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen; and writer and producer Tonya Lewis Lee—for a provocative discussion about Black women's love-hate relationship with their hair in the article "The Root of the Issue." The exchanges between the women, moderated by ESSENCE beauty and cover director Mikki Taylor, range from hilarious to heartbreaking, but they all keep it real on this hot-button issue.

Unique LA Holiday Show

We are so excited to announce that we have been accepted to the Unique LA Holiday Show. The Holiday Show is a two day event showcasing 350 designers and artists.

Some of the featured categories are clothes, accessories, jewelry, bath & body care and gourmet edibles.

Date: December 5 & 6 (Saturday & Sunday)

Time: TBA
Location: California Market Center - Penthouse

110 East 9th Street Los Angeles, CA 90079

Price: $5 per ticket (children 10 and under are free), 50% of ticket sales will benefit a local charity

Parking: $6 in the building with Unique's validation

Visit Unique Los Angeles' website for more information.

Fab Find

Etsy Shop

I was on Etsy and came across this fabulous card.  I love it because it includes a butterfly and our motto.

Wanna Smell Like Beyonce?

Beyonce is set to launch her own brand of fragrance next year under Coty Inc.

“For me, fragrance reflects a woman’s attitude and unique sense of style,” said Beyonce. “While I love various perfumes, I haven’t found a scent that truly personifies me as a woman. Working with Coty, I was able to turn my ideal fragrance into a reality by creating an alluring and sophisticated fragrance; one that’s reflective of my inner power. It’s a true privilege to be working with Coty and I can’t wait to share this personal side of me with fans all across the world.”

Coty Inc. is the home of many celebrity fragrances such as Halle Berry, J.Lo and Victoria Beckham. Beyonce's fragrancce is schedule to launch in early 2010 in North and South America and later in Europe.

Our Fragrances

We have added a list of fragrances and their descriptions to the website. You can also find them below.

Almond Joy: the sweet smell of almond with a hint of marzipan

Appletini: fresh crisp apple with a sweet and tart punch

Bay Rum: invigorating and masculine with spicy notes

Body Aches: blend of natural oils and essential oils of lavender, peppermint and tea tree (bath salts only)

Calming Lavender: calming and relaxing. Blend of chamomile and lavender.

Chocolate Kiss: for the chocolate lover. Rich and creamy blend of milk and dark chocolate. (available January – March)

Citrus Breeze: a delicious blend of citrus and grapefruit

Citrus Garden: blend of Lime, Basil, Musk and Garden Green

Eucalyptus Spearmint: a classic blend of eucalyptus and spearmint.

Lemon Drop: the fresh scent of a squeezed lemon

Lime Margarita: blended on or the rocks? This is a true lime margarita scent

Love Spell: beautiful blend of summer flowers and orange. This combination will put your significant other under your love spell. (available January – March)

Mango Daiquiri: frozen delight of juicy ripe mango topped with sugared raspberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest.

Mardi Gras: fun, flirty, refreshing and fruity (Seasonal, available January – February)

Mocha Latte: a delicious blend of chocolate, vanilla and coffee

Muscle Relief: great for tired and sore muscle. An aromatic blend of eucalyptus, orange, rosemary and peppermint (Bath salts and lotion only)

Oatmeal Delight: combination of fresh oatmeal drizzled with milk and honey. Its an excellent combination that is perfect for cold nights and warm hearts.

Just Peachy: fresh, tangy, juicy…it smells exactly like a basket of fresh peaches

Peppermint Schnapps: stimulating and invigorating….peppermint is known to help relieve fatigue, muscle aches, headaches and stress

Pina Colada: a tropical combination of pineapple blended with creamy coconut

Pink Pearl: juicy, sweet but tangy without the grapefruit bitterness.

Pumpkin Crunch: fresh baked pumpkin pie blended with rum and spices (Seasonal, available October-December)

Rain: great masculine scent. Smells like walking through the woods after it rains.

Raspberry Mojito: a delicious combination of lime mint and sugared raspberries

Revitalizing Mint: rosemary spiked with mint to give it a fresh scent.

Sexy Little Things: a fruity floral blend of jasmine, waterlily, violet, apples and lime. (available January – March)

Spiced Cranberry: delicious cranberries seasoned with spices (Seasonal, available October – December)

Strawberries & Cream: fresh and sweet strawberries topped with whipped cream

Sugar Mama: smell sweet like candy with an aromatic blend of vanilla and sugar. A faint hint of fruit keeps this scent vibrant.

Tonic: clean and crisp. Blend of green tea, aloe and lemon

Very Sexy: this is a must have for any man. A spicy citrus blend, has top notes of tangerine, pink lime and bergamot leaves (available January – March)

Zen: green tea notes combined with the scent of washed bamboo leaves, oriental lily and apricot.

Prescriptives Going Out of Business

   Prescriptives has announced that it will close its retail counters globally, effective January 31, 2010.  You can purchase your favorite Prescriptives  products at www.prescriptives.com, while supplies last.   After the closure of the retail counters, the Calyx fragrance,  will be sold at the fragrance bar in select fine department stores (beginning February 1, 2010) and it will continue to be available online

9 Worst Products

TotalBeauty recently put out a list of the nine worst beauty products.  These products was reviewed and rated by readers of TotalBeauty.  Check out the list below.

1. Wet n Wild Ultimate Cover Smooth Foundation

2. Conair Shiny Styles

3.  Renee Furterer Triphasic Anti-Hair Loss Regenerating Serum

4.  Sally Hansen No Heat Gel Hair Remover for Face & Body

5. Philosophy Dark Shadows Illuminating Eye & Upper Lip Cream

6. Revlon Smoothing Primer

8. Stila Lip Rouge

8. Sally Hansen Naturally Bare Honey Was

9.  Avon Health Remedies Detox Patches

Disney teams up with Carol's Daughter!

I am excited about the new Disney film "The Princess and the Frog", out this fall. This will be the first time that a Disney princess is African American! The film takes place in the bayous of New Orleans. Princess Tiana is voiced by Anika Noni Rose, who starred in Dreamgirls. To mark this momentous occasion, Disney has teamed up with Carol's Daughter to release a limited edition collection of bath and hair products for all the little African American princesses out there. The collection will include a shampoo, conditioner, detangler and bubble bath, all with images of Princess Tiana on the bottle.

The products will be out later this fall and the film will be released around Thanksgiving. Check out the trailer below.

We took the Pledge

A lot of time, thought, research, and creativity goes into each and every handmade product. When you receive a handmade gift it shows that someone thinks that you are special and knows you will appreciate the gift. When you purchase the item yourself, it shows that you support artisans and you deserve something special.

Whoopash

Whoopash is a non-greasy white honey, mango and shea butter body cream created by Sheree Fletcher (ex-wife of Will Smith).   Sheree came up with the name Whoopash by combining two popular terms, whoop meaning to defeat or beat and ash meaning dry skin. 

Ingredients: white honey, 31% organic shea butter, grapeseed oil, organic mango butter and organic coconut oil.

8oz. $19.95

Boudreaux's Butt Paste

Boudreaux's Butt Paste was developed by a pharmacist who was advised by a pediatrician to create a product that would take care of diaper rash. Butt paste treats diaper rash, minor burns, insect bites, acne, fever blisters and poison ivy. This product has been featured on Oprah, Today Show and in People Magazine. Butt Paste comes in 1oz, 2oz, 3oz and 4oz tubes, 16oz jar, single foil pack and new On-the-Go 3 packs.

Ingredients: Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Paraffin Wax, Glycerin, Castor Oil, Citric Acid, and Peruvian Balsam Oil.

Yogatoes

Yogatoes is the next best thing in foot care. Yogatoes provide instant relief to tired feet. According to Yogapro (the makers of yogatoes), yogatoes can help exercise your feet to stay healthy and in shape; improve and prevent foot problems by stretching and aligning your toes; recover from stress, strain & overuse; improve foot strength, flexibility and appearance. Yogatoes comes in sapphire blue, purple, pink , clear, black, gray, apple green, orange, metallic blue, yellow and turquoise. Retail for $49.95 of 3 for $99.00

Spa Deals

Each month Spaweek has monthly deals to various spas around the city. Here are Spaweek’s monthly deals for July:

Lauren’s Salon Spa
8369 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
323.852.1410
Steals & Deals Treatment:
Choose from a 60-min Spring Cleaning European Facial, salon services: wash, cut, condition and Bbow-dry, Breezy Summer Highlights or the Waxing Package including Full Leg and Bikini, for $50 each.

Salon ROI
2602 Connecticut Avenue Northwest. Washington, DC
202.234.2668
Steals & Deals Treatment:
Express manicure and spa pedicure for $40, eyebrow wax for $10, any facial for $50, haircut and blowdry for $30, Full highlights and blowdry for $100.

Spa Newbury
249 Newbury St., Boston, MA
617.262.9464
Steals & Deals Treatment:
Choose from any of the following: Full Body Java Scrub, Aromtherapy Full Body Wrapsody, Spot Endermologie, 30-min Aromatherapy Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage, Brazilian Bikini Wax.
Special: $50 each.

Tribeca Spa of Tranquility
462 Greenwich St., New York, NY
212.226.4141
Steals & Deals Treatment:
Spray Tan Special: $39

To search for deals in your area, click here.

Grab your girls and have a day of relaxation.

Michael Jackson Tribute - RIP

It was a shock to hear Michael Jackson had died. Michael Jackson was a musical genius, exceptional performer, singer and creative in every aspect of his life. His music career spanned over four decades. He will be missed but his music will live on forever.

Events - Pamper Me Pink

We are happy to announce that we will be participating in the Pamper Me Pink & the Blue Lounge event on August 30, 2009. Pamper Me Pink is a day of pampering that will include spa treatments, makeovers and a boutique. This event is hosted by Exquisite Affairs, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Tower Cancer Research Foundation. We will be selling our body butters, body oils, cuticle oil and more. Stop by and say hello.

To purchase tickets, click here.

Paint & Peel Nail Polish

I discovered a new nail polish, Sula Paint & Peel nail polish. Sula's Nail Polish is described as makeup for your hands. This polish is a non-toxic, water based nail color. The best thing about this polish is that it eliminates the need for polish remover. The Paint & Peel nail polish comes in two collections, Sula Collection and Trend Collection. The Sula collection comes in four hues, while the Trend Collection comes in thirteen colors plus a metallic top and base coat and a permanent top coat. Sula's Paint & Peel can be applied to acrylic nails but will not peel off.

Pamper Dad

Tomorrow is father's day so why not pamper dad with this beautiful set. This beautiful basket is called "Spoil dad rotten." The basket includes a Wooden Body Massager , Autonomy Scented Soap Bar and Reusable Soap Dish, Wooden Nail Brush, Wooden Foot Massager, 12 oz. Autonomy White Tea & Ginger Scented Cleansing Shampoo, 17.4 oz. Autonomy White Tea & Ginger Scented Hand Lotion, Ivory Bath Sponge, 17.2 oz.Autonomy White Tea & Ginger Scented Cleansing Body Wash, Ivory Bath Sponge, and Sisal Back Scrubber with Wooden Handles. Available at Redenvelope for $59.95.

Redenvelope also offers this pamper basket for dad. This basket is "Something to pamper dad" and includes a reusable faux leather container that comes with a wooden body massager, autonmy scented soap bar, wooden nail brush, ivory bath sponge, a 12oz autonomy white tea and ginger scented cleansing shampoo. It’s just what he needs to unwind! Available for $39.95.

Spaweek Giveaway

Spaweek.com and WeddingChannel.com have teamed up to give away the Ultimate Hawaiian Honeymoon at The Fairmont Orchid in Hawaii. The Hawaiian Giveaway includes:

6 nights Oceanview Accommodations on the Fairmont Gold Floor
Five Course Romantic Dinner with a private butler served on a private lanai (balcony) or on the beach underneath towering coconut trees
Professional Make-up Application courtesy of jane iredale - THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP®
80 Min Oceanfront Couples Massage
Romantic Turndown (champagne, strawberries and petal scatter)
jane iredale - THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP® Cosmetic Gift Basket

To enter click here.

Raspberry Truffle Lotion Bars

Raspberry Truffle Lotion Bars
Makes about four 2.5 ounce bars

Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces Beeswax
1 teaspoon Red Jojoba Wax Beads*
4 ounces Cocoa Butter
2 ounces Babasssu Oil
1 ounce Red Raspberry Seed Oil
1 ounce Passion Flower (Maracuja) Oil
1/4 ounce Raspberry Truffles Fragrance Oil*
Special Equipment Needed1 Heart Shaped Soap Mold

Directions:
In a double boiler, gently melt Beeswax, Jojoba Wax Beads, Babassu Oil, and Cocoa Butter completely. After the oils and waxes are melted, remove them from heat and allow them to cool for a few moments before adding the Passion Flower Oil and Red Raspberry Seed Oil. Stir the mixture well, then add the Raspberry Truffles Fragrance Oil. Carefully pour the mixture into four cavities of the Soap Mold, initially leaving about 1/4 inch of space in each cavity. Split any remaining mixture between the four cavities. Allow the bars to cool completely before attempting to remove them from the molds. I don't recommend forcing them to cool with a freezer or refrigerator, as this could cause the bars to crack.

Usage & Packaging:
Lotion Bars can be rubbed directly onto dry skin. Doing so after a shower or bath can help to replenish moisture and form a protective barrier over the skin. Lotion Bars can be stored in small airtight tins or plastic containers. When giving them as gifts, try packaging them in Small Cello Bags, as pictured above. Tiny red heart stickers look adorable polka dotted on the package, but these bags can also be embellished with ribbons, paper, or other crafty goodies.

*For a more natural product, these Lotion Bars can be left unscented. The rich aroma of Cocoa Butter in the recipe, combined with the slight fatty aroma of Raspberry Seed Oil will create a subtle, pleasant scent. The Jojoba Wax Beads can also be removed from the recipe, and replaced with additional Beeswax. To add a natural color to your Lotion Bars, try infusing 1/2 teaspoon of Alkanet Root Powder in the warm oils.

Source: Nature Beauty Workshop

Welcome

Welcome to our blog. We will share information about our products, specials, where you can find us and other information about beauty products. We look forward to sharing our world with you and look forward to meeting you and your bath and body product needs. Along the way, we’ll introduce other businesses we love and share our favorite websites, and highlight some amazing spas from around the world. It should be a fun ride!