Agent Provocateur's New Fragrance Pétale Noir

Agent Provocateur's latest fragrance, Pétale Noir, is a sensual, deep floral scent with a hint of oriental mystique. This seductive fragrance has intoxicating top notes of Mandarin, Water Lily, Bergamot, Violet Leaves, Hyacinth and Magnolia, a rich floral heart of Rose Otto, Rose Absolut, Ylang - Ylang, Muget, Orris, Osmanthus, Neroli and Cassis Blossom, and a warm sensual base of Ginger, Leather, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Tobacco Leaf, Amber Musk and Cedarwood.

The Pétale Noir Luxury Body Elixir contains a blend of Nutmeg & Babassu Oil which helps the skin feel smooth, silky and hydrated. Extracts of 'Devil's Eyelashes', also known as Tribulus Terrestris and Tephrosia Pupurea Seeds are special ingredients with aphrodisiac properties.

The Agent Provocateur Pétale Noir collection is available exclusively in all Nordstrom stores, nordstrom.com and Agent Provocateur boutiques. 

Pétale Noir 50ml Eau de Parfum, $87.00

Pétale Noir 100ml Eau de Parfum, $118.00

Pétale Noir Luxury Body Elixir 225ml $53.00

The Pétale Noir fragrance and body elixir are both luxurious and sexy and a favorite for this spring!

  

- Kim Weling

Badgley Mischka Sample Sale

The New HTC One

Here's a look at the new HTC One, featuring a live home screen to stream favorite content, dual frontal stereo speakers and a camera that captures 300% more light and has  one-press continuous shooting.

Take a look at the videos from the HTC One press conference to learn more about HTC BlinkFeed™, HTC BoomSound™, Sense TV and HTC Zoe™. 

HTC One is currently available for pre-order at htc.com, and will go on sale April 19th at AT&T, Sprint and Best Buy and through T-Mobile later this spring. 

- Kim Weling

HSN Spring 2013 Featuring June Ambrose Collection for Theme Footwear

Some of the Spring 2013 trends you'll see at HSN include maxi dresses, neons & neutrals, color blocking and mixing prints. New to HSN is June Ambrose Collection for Theme Footwear, which is inspired by June's love of mixing textures and prints. The shoes retail from $59.00 to $119.90, available in sizes 5 1/2 to 11. Some of the styles include strappy and open-toe wedge pumps, capped toe pumps and suede sandals with fringe. 

Also newly launched this season is Striking by Christian Siriano, PL by Padma Lakshmi and Rara Arvis by Iris Apfel for Theme Footwear. At HSN, you'll also find AKKAD, G by Giuliana Rancic, IMAN, American Glamour Badgley Mischka, Sam Edelman, Vince Camuto, Vicky Tiel, RJ Graziano, Serena Williams, Curations by Stefani Greenfield and Twiggy. 

- Kim Weling

Henri Bendel Spring 2013

 

Henri Bendel Spring 2013 introduces playful textures in a palette of neutrals, pink, blue, green and brown. Handbags and accessories are featured in monogram prints, striped straw and centennial stripes. This season you'll see clutches and bags in cork, straw with leather trim, mesh with snake printed leather, patent and quilted leather in asymmetric clutch, barrel, tote, satchel and crossbody styles. 

Accessories include wristlets, iPad and iPhone cases, sunglasses and embossed leather loafers. One of my favorite items is the Sealed With a Kiss lacquer jewelry box ($98). The Megan Hess scarf collection, exclusively for Henri Bendel, features four feminine, illustrated prints. Standout jewelry pieces include the On the Edge Collar necklace, Ibiza, Deco Strap, and Deluxe Beaded Wrap bracelets, all made with Swarovski Elements. The Santorini Stretch bracelet ($78) and Buckle Up Enamel Band Ring ($58) are some of my jewelry must-haves. 

- Kim Weling

Magnifico Giornata Essence Collection Launch

On Wednesday, April 3rd, I attended the launch of Magnifico Giornata's new sparkling wine infused essence collection at Beaumarchais, hosted by VH1's Carrie Keagan, a partner in the brand. The three essences include Ginger Pêche, Grapefruit Blanc, and my favorite, a unique Lavender Honey. 

Notable attendees included Phillip Bloch, VH1's Janell Snowden, Z100's Trey Morgan, Kristen Ruhlin, J Smith Cameron and Cara Castronuova, Fitness Personality/Trainer, The Biggest Loser, Season 11.

Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and a pairing table with small bites including an amazing tuna tartare with avocado, to compliment each of the essences. DJ Jeffrey Tonnesen spun the tunes and burlesque troop Nuit Blanche also performed. Attendees received a lovely gift bag featuring two bottles of Magnifico Giornata and decadent truffles.

The event marked the official launch of Magnifico Giornata in the Greater New York Area. The collection will be available at a suggested retail price of $24.99 a bottle in finer liquor stores and lounges throughout the city, and will roll-out to other key markets in the U.S. during 2013. 

This is definitely my new favorite wine - very affordable and makes a great gift too. Look out for it and learn more about Magnifico Giornata at magnificobrands.com.

Carrie Keagan, Host, VH1's Big Morning Buzz with Carrie Keagan

  

Carrie Keagan and Janell Snowden

Carrie Keagan and  Bob Manfredonia, CEO, Magnifico Giornata

Carrie Keagan, Phillip Bloch and Janell Snowden

Burlesque performances by Nuit Blanche

Photo Credit: Patrick MacLeod, Guest Of A Guest

- Kim Weling