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We’ve seen some crazy diamond-studded ideas before but this may be the most ridiculous or the most fabulous depending on your viewpoint. H. Couture Beauty sells makeup that comes in bejeweled cases and have sold the world’s most expensive mascara and lipstick for $14 million. A customer requested a blue, white and pink diamond version — made in solid 18-karat gold — of the company’s Swarovski crystal …

When I first posted about the White Tea scent at the Westin many commenters mentioned that they were interested in buying the scent. You are in luck, they have now announced a signature fragrance collection with a soy candle, room oil diffuser and potpourri. According to the press release, hundreds of guests asked how to purchase the scent, which incorporates notes of geranium and freesia for their homes. The potpourri …

Some celebrities go into the wine business, some open restaurants, others have clothing or accessories lines. Music legend Elton John has finally created a product line. Fashion Week Daily reports that Elton has teamed up with Bath & Body Works to create the Fireside Collection. The line of candles and other home fragrance products will benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. There will also be a Legendary Rock Sweepstakes that gives consumers …

When I saw the handsome visage of Edward Bess in the October issue of W, I was intrigued. This handsome boy, a mere 20 years old, wants to sell high-priced make-up? I have to admire his brio, no small indie line for Edward Bess he is starting off by launching the Edward Bess Lip Wardrobe,a high-priced collection of ten lipsticks and five glosses in a black lacquer case. The luscious lip collection has a scent of wild fig and sells for a cool $350 only at Bergdorf Goodman. Want to check out the well-cheekboned …

Fred Segal Beauty has a new selection of beauty luggage, cases made specifically for sorting and carrying your makeup and makeup accessories. This Give Leather Train Case measures 5.5 x 7.5 x 9.25 and is made of supple Italian leather, in either yellow or brown. It is full of pockets to keep everything in its proper place. Dubbed the “Bentley of beauty luggage,” the bag has an elegant, timeless look to it and is sure to provide many years of use. The case doesn’t have to be used for travel, although we are …

The new Limited Edition Vintage Cologne from John Varvatos is a classically masculine scent that has been updated with a subtle infusion of spices. It has its base in a woody and vaguely leathery scent, as is typical of many men’s colognes, but smells less like a lumberjack biker and more like an urban sophisticate with a bit of mystery. Does that sound complex? It should, because the scent decidedly is. The smooth fragrance has notes of rhubarb, santolina, quince, silver absinthe, marine fennel, cubeb peppers, …

The Evolution Surf Travel Set includes three different skin treatments that are supposed to help combat the damage that sun exposure does to the skin. Their “intense healing” is intended to benefit even skin that has been overexposed to sun, sea and sand - as it is for many surfers, hence the name. The set includes: Exfoliating Bamboo Microdermabrasion Scrub (1.7 oz.), Smoothing Glycolic Coconut Crème (1.7 oz.) and Healing Day & Night Nourishing Crème (1.7 oz.). We’re sure that they don’t recommend trying to …

Now that the cool weather is upon us, it’s time to bring out the candles. Voluspa has a set of six candles in a golden box that would be great as a hostess gift for upcoming holiday parties. The six candles use exotic scents: linden blond tabac, cocoa tamarind, mimosa martini, enfluerage, jasmine brown sugar and mignonette. Each candle burns for 25 hours and the set can be found for $36 online.

The latest luxury cosmetic from Shu Uemura is a line of limited edition cleansing oils. The company has teamed up with Brooklyn-based artist, John Tremblay on the design of four limited edition cleansing oils. The artwork on each bottle is a meant to reflect the properties and colors of the oil within the bottles themselves. The oils have a mineral oil base and can be used to remove makeup and also to refresh in the morning.

I love the bottle for the Paul Smith scent, Paul Smith Story. Shaped like a book, the bottle can stand upright or lie down flat. The vial is made of thick glass that “allow[s] the green glow of old apothecary bottles to shine through,” giving it not only a distinctive look, but a sturdy feel. The idea behind the name is that they layered scent builds as you are exposed to it, starting with notes of grapefruit and bergamot, before progressing to jasmine and other florals. It is both romantic and provocative, a scent …