New and Notable at Shoppers Drug Mart - Diesel, Guess, Clarins, Marcelle, Pur Minerals, L'Oréal and Lise Watier!

Diesel Loverdose - 30ml - $54, 50ml - $69, 75ml - $93 - how would you like a fragrance that possesses molecules that stimulate the hypothalamus, the part of the brain responsible for attraction and lust? This floral–spicy fragrance has top notes of star anise and mandarin; heart notes of Sambac jasmine, licorice and gardenia petals; and base notes of amber, vanilla and woody notes.

I don't know about stimulating lust, but I sure do love the way this one smells! It's warm and sweet and exactly the kind of scent I love best!

Guess Seductive I'm Yours -  50ml EDT - $69, 75ml EDT - $85 - with top notes of of passion fruit and vanilla; heart notes of of magnolia and tiare; and base notes of various woods and musk.

Guess Seductive Homme - 50ml EDT - $59, 100ml EDT - $75 - with top notes of cardamom milk, mandarin pulp and pink pepper; heart notes of vanilla orchid, violet leaves and vetiver; and base notes of patchouli, sandalwood, amber and musk.

Prevage Day Intensive Anti-aging Moisture Cream SPF 30 - 50ml - $160 - works to protect and hydrate dry skin and is proven to help: Infuse dry skin with intensive moisture; Smooth, soften and retexturize skin; diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; Restore skin’s natural resilience for a firmer look; and give skin a brighter, even toned, more radiant appearance.
Prevage Night Anti-aging Restorative Cream - 50ml - $160 - helps to fight the visible effects of environmental damage from the day and enhance skin’s natural moisture and restorative, working to minimize the appearance of lines, wrinkles, discolorations and the effects of sun damage and is proven to help: Reverse dryness with intensive moisture; Enhance skin’s own natural nighttime restorative process; Smooth, soften and retexturizeskin’s appearance; Restore skin’s natural resilience for a firmer look; Fight the visible effects of daytime environmental assaults –lines, wrinkles, discolorations and sun damage; and give skin a rested, restored, more radiant appearance.

Clarins Vital Light Serum - 30ml - $95 - an anti-aging serum that prevents and reduces the appearance of dark spots; minimizes wrinkles, firms the skin and restores deep-down luminosity. As well, it has a smoothing effect and improves skin hydration.

Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Energizing Hydrating Gel - 50ml - $23.95 - refreshing gel has an alcohol-free cooling sensation that intensely moisturizes skin for 24 hours. Protects skin against external stressors thanks to proven antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E as well as green tea. Suitable for all skin types but if you are especially dry, check out Hydra-C Moisturizing Cream 24H + 15 SPF - 50ml - $23.95 - a rich and velvety cream that is designed specifically for dry skin. Enriched with shea butter, canola oil and aloe vera extract as well as a synergistic amino acid complex which rebuilds and compensates for impaired natural moisturizing ability for soft, supple skin.

Pur Minerals Liquid Metal Eye Shadow Sticks - $28 - set of 4 smudge proof, water resistant colours: true cobalt, steel envy, midnight chrome and iced bronze - metallic hues with iridescent shimmer.

I spent quite awhile playing with these and love the soft creamy texture and the light shimmer. I might have to dispute the smudge proof claim though, they wiped off easily for me with a tissue, I did have hand lotion on but they had set long enough that I would have expected something that was supposed to be smudge proof to at least leave some colour behind.

L'Oréal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes - $13.99 - features an innovative formulation offering two different fibers including rayon and nylon to delicately wrap and lengthen each lash for a dramatic lash look. With a 4-dimensional brush that is specifically angled to envelop each lash and control where you put the mascara so that you can achieve a luscious lash look that boasts lots of volume, length and curl in minimum time.

Lise Watier Ampoules Flash Lift Radiance Vials - 7 x 1ml - $28 - contain a concentrate of smoothing agents - silk and wheat germ proteins - and moisturizers - hyaluronic acid and allantoin - for a lifting effect and instant radiance.

- Lisamarie -

New and Notable at Shoppers Drug Mart - GOSH, Marcelle, Quo and Diesel!

GOSH Mono Eye Shadow - $12 - in 8 pretty, pretty colours that are self explanatory: Golden Green, Turquoise, Brown, Metallic Grey, Purple, Black, Coral and Burgandy

GOSH Matte Duo Eye Shadows - $12 - in 6 shade pairs: Brown Base, Melting Pale, Dark 'n Dusty, Blue Moon, Green Zone and Purple Sky

GOSH Lip Marker - $15 - in 4 shades: Pink, Berry, Chocolate and Red

Marcelle Lux Gloss Creme - $10.40 - in 5 shades: Angel, Bellisima, Tender Rose, Belle de Jour, Lolita
Waterproof Lip Definition Crayon - $8.30 - in 3 shades: Barely Pin, Truly Nude, Coral

Quo The Flawless Face Brush Set - $45 - Full sized brushes in a pink metallic case includes: Face Contour, Foundation, Large Concealer, Fan and Bronzer Brush.

Quo The Smoky Eye Brush Set - $40 - Full sized brushes in a purple metallic case includes: All Over Shadow, Smudger, Crease Blender, ultra Fine Liner and Brow Lash Brush.

Quo Essentials Brush Set - $32 - Short handled brushes in a cardboard case - a perfect beginners set includes: Foundation, Powder and a double ended Eyeshadow/Smudge Brush.

Diesel Fuel For Life Denim For Him 50ml EDT - $73 - has top notes of fresh citruses; a unique heart containing lavender and raspberry; and a base that is intense and woody, with a selection of masculine wood accords. And of course one can't ignore the advertisement - is that a bottle of perfume in your pants or are you just happy to see me...? (if you are looking for the women's version you can find it at The Bay and Sears).

- Lisamarie -

Land of the Stupid, Home of the Brave: Visit Diesel Island!

After launching the Be Stupid campaign, Diesel’s next step is the creation of an entirely new and stupid society... an interesting concept. Think "Jersey Shore" stupid but with better-dressed people!

So will you visit Diesel Island this summer?

-Christelle-

Diesel Sneakers Were Not Made for Running, But for Ass-Kicking!

While I was looking for a couple of YSL TV commercials I saw in France to post, I stumbled across these commercials for Diesel...Forget the "Be Stupid" campaign, here we've got a new absurd world: Assland! And before you ask, this is not the title of Lisamarie's favorite porno, it's Diesel's Argentinian campaign for 2010. Really.There is even a training video in case you'd need help to kick ass.

-Christelle-

Why Be Stupid? Diesel Has a Few Good Reasons...

I already knew there was no cure for stupid, but for Diesel Jeans stupidity should be celebrated with this fall ad campaign - a follow up of the spring campaign - So if you were looking for more reasons to act stupid, here is a new list for you!

-Christelle-

New and Notable at Shoppers Drug Mart for Father's Day! Rocawear, Juicy Couture, Biotherm Homme, Diesel or something to help you out if you just can't choose!

I don't know about you but I find Father's Day much harder to shop for then Mother's Day!  When in doubt, buying something to make a man smell good is always a good idea and here are a few things I found at Shoppers to make your daddy smell nice:

For the modern father - 9IX by Rocawear EDT - 50ml - $56 or 100ml - $72 - a contemporary mix of Asian coriander, mandarin zest and living cantaloupe with spike lavender and raw geranium leaf as well as golden amber, musk and rugged timber wood.  The bottle is made of sleek, brushed gun-metal and is very sleek looking

For the rocker dad - Dirty English by Juicy Couture EDT - 50ml - $52 or 100ml - $70 - inspired by an actual 1976 music review from a Sex Pistols show at the El Paradise in Soho, London and is noted as "Manarchy" in a bottle.  It has top notes of sparkling citrus nuances and daring fresh spices, middle notes of dark woods with a subtle accent of sweetness and a dry down of dark amber, black leather and sensual woods.

For the sporty dad -  Force by Biotherm Homme EDT - 55ml - $58 or 100ml $76 - features notes of sweet lime, grapefruit, green mandarin orange, vetiver, absinthe, neroli, cardamom, sweet grass, patchouli, aquatic notes, and amber. The bottle resembles a dumbbell with a textured inner ring and smooth outer rings.

For the young at heart dad -  Only the Brave - Ironman by Diesel EDT - 75ml - $85 - notes of lemon, violet, leather, styrax, labdanum, cedar and amber.  In a red fist bottle for the gansta in your daddy in a box with Iron Man comic strips on it.

For the picky dad here's a great idea - 10 samples of the fragrances and a certificate to get a full sized bottle of the one he decides he likes best!  There is also a "Her" version available in case your dad has gone through gender reassignment surgery lately...

Fragrance Sampler For Him - $70

Diesel - Only the Brave 75ml EDT
Givenchy - Play 100ml EDT
Burberry - Burberry Sport for Men 50ml EDT
Lacoste - Essential 75ml EDT
Calvin Klein - CK Free for Men 100ml EDT
Paco Rabanne - 1 Million 100ml EDT
Hugo Boss - Hugo by Hugo Boss 100ml EDT
Davidoff - Hot Water 60ml EDT
Calvin Klein - Euphoria Men 100ml EDT
Calvin Klein - Eternity for Men 100ml EDT

- Lisamarie -

Diesel and Ford Models are looking for the next fresh face in Toronto!

If you happened to be shopping in Yorkville on Saturday you might have noticed that there were more beautiful people then usual around.  Turns out Ford Models and Diesel had an open casting call.  We love Diesel's wacky campaigns (you can check out a couple of them here and here) and I hope that the hundreds of guys and girls that showed up know what they are getting themselves into!  Keep your fingers crossed that the next fresh face for Ford Models and Diesel will be from Toronto!  And the next time Ford Models needs to scope out hot male models - I'm available to help!

- Lisamarie -

Sex Sells...Diesel Jeans.

My good old favorite Diesel is at it again! Another day, another wacky ad campaign...there is nothing like half naked young people to sell ANYTHING.

-Christelle-

Diesel Had One Idea and That Was Stupid!

Diesel's new ad campaign is wacky, as usual, and promotes stupidity... that's right, you read correctly! This season's campaign is called "Be Stupid" (as if stupidity needed to be promoted)! According to Diesel, stupidity inspires and generally leads to brilliance... and in this particular case, I'm going to agree with them:

-Christelle-