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...And the livin' is easy. Sorry, I couldn't resist. You know, it's funny, but I have four versions of "Summertime": the classic big band jazz of Louie & Ella, the bittersweet haze of Sublime, the hearty, gritty rock of Janis Joplin, and an eleven-and-a-half-minute long ramble of Coltrane. The same basic melody, but each is so very different from the others. Also "Summertime Blues" by The Who, but I do not think that counts.
 Michael Kors Eau de Parfum $60: Perhaps it is something about the stark, sharp bottle, but when I think of Michael Kors, I see harsh sun, a cloudless blue sky, and endless sand. In short, the desert, dry and unforgiving. And then you smell the scent inside, and it is anything but: a lush, creamy tuberose, rich and feminine and so, so sexy (a virtual man magnet, I've caught some sidling up just to sniff), with a faint metallic heart. Dry desert heat, tropical heat, Michael Kors is hot. |
 Fresh Umbrian Clay Face Treatment $48: The Northeast is a sticky, miserable place come summertime. If you, like me, feel gross and oily in the humidity, the solution is but with Fresh Umbrian Clay, which sucks out all the grime, leaving skin fresh (no pun intended) and sparkling clean. And because it is Fresh, so you can tell yourself that this is a fabulous deep clean, not a hide-yourself-away-because-you-look-like-some-sorta-alien face mask. You can also leave it overnight on blemishes; it works really well. |
 NARS Blush Brush $46: A friend of mine, who, like me, is a huge NARS aficionado, once thrust this brush in my face. "Isn't it gorgeous?" she purred, "Look at the bristles, they've got gold glints." I objected, the hairs were floppy. She shot me an aggravated glance, and bade me try it. And, I had to admit it, it was gorgeous. Crafted of quality pony hair, and chiseled to perfection, it makes blush application a breeze. |
 NARS Orgasm Powder Blush Cheek Color $25: I can't very well espouse a blush brush without providing a blush, and there is no better than this peachy-pinky-gold shimmer, glinting sheerly on tanned skin. Orgasm by name, a blush, barring all other considerations, that truly lives up to its name. |
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 Claus Porto Rivale Grapefruit Fig Candle $32: Can you imagine anything more gorgeous than Claus Porto's line of soaps and candles? You almost hesitate to open them, the packaging alone is worth just displaying on your vanity. But open them you must, for, inside, are the most heavenly scents imaginable. The products themselves are just pure luxury. I'm partial to Rivale, which is both crisp (grapefruit) and earthy (fig), a scent so addictive I keep returning to sniff the box over and over again. |
 Paula Dorf 2+1 For Eyes Forbidden Eyeshadow $24: Many shy away from blue eyeshadow, for it is like coral nailpolish, garish when it is not seasonal, but I swear, it is the perfect counterpoint to bronzed skin. It is just the perfect hint of color, with lush black mascara. All you need is a little, glossy stained lip (Fresh Desire!) and a hint of shimmer on the cheeks (NARS Orgasm!) to complement. Nothing could be simpler, and I can't imagine a prettier offering than this one, from Paula Dorf, with its sea blue shimmer, lusty cornflower blue, and bright navy. If you must, soften it with a light pink or a smooth bronze or even a pure white matte. |
 Fresh Desire Gloss Absolute $24: It's the perfect balm-y stain, translucent like cherry popsicles, but unlike the popsicles, it's all grown up. It's enough color for tan skin, but it doesn't overwhelm—just sunny, cheerful summer color that looks natural and pretty, not overdone. It comes in a cute-as-can-be compact, with a generous mirror so that you can take it on the go. Plus, it smells of Fresh's famous lemon sugar. |
 Essie Fiesta Nail Colour Polish $7: Essie, in my opinion, makes the best nailpolish. This bright fuchsia pink, lush and opaque, like a tropical flower, is my pick of the season. It's boldly ultrafeminine, perfect for the height of summer. Bright but classy, it makes me think of fruity martinis and J.Crew polos (though actually, I hate polos—think they're expensive t-shirts). |
 Trilogy 100% Pure Organic Rosehip Oil $20: I find something immensely appealing about this pure, soothing face oil. It's so simple, and my skin, which doesn't like complex cocktails or harsh chemicals, just adores it. |
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