OK, maybe not all 10 of them, but at least one! Scented candles are certainly having a moment — especially when paired with a nice glass of red and a good DVD — so we thought we'd showcase some of our favourites doing the rounds right now. That, and it's Earth Hour tomorrow night from 8.30pm, so what better way to show your support than by switching off and lighting one of these pretties? From Comme des Garçons to Maison Balzac and Diptyque, each little jar of goodness will have you looking very trendy in the candle stakes, which, FYI, is very important.
Right Under Your Nose: 5 Soon-to-Shelf Perfumes to Get Excited About
Yesterday we explored the power of scent and attraction, so today it's only fitting to show you five new smellies we're really quite excited about. If you're traditionally a fruity girl, why not shock the pants off of your senses and go for a mature floral? Or seeing as though the weather is cooling down, why not spray a rich woody scent in your elbow crease and let it evolve throughout the day under the warmth of your knit? Click through to see what we'll be trying in the coming weeks.
Yes, There's a Right (and Wrong) Way to Apply Perfume
Fragrance is highly personal, and generally, as long as it smells good to you, there's no real "right" or "wrong." However, if you want to get the full experience of your favourite perfume — why hello Diptyque Vetyverio EDT($120) — and have it wear as beautifully as possible, then there actually is an optimal way to put it on. To find out how, see our tips below.
Bella Bridal Beauty Countdown: Our Top 5 Fragrance Picks
Just like choosing your wedding day nail polish, choosing what you want to smell like when you walk down the aisle is nearly as important as choosing the man you'll be standing beside. Nearly. We think one of the most romantic things about perfume is the middle note — better known as the "heart note" of the juice — and its the one that comes through the strongest. Click through to see our top five perfumes, one from each of the main fragrance families.
Girls Weekend Away: Take On the Big City With These Essentials
Girls weekend away on the horizon? Taking a cheeky annual leave day on a Monday or Friday is the perfect way to take a long weekend away with your girlfriends. You might like to take in the sites of a city you've never seen before — or haven't visited in a while. Don't forget to bring these necessities along to keep you looking your best no matter what metropolis you're jetting off to.
- Oil blotting pads: Half the fun of touring a new city is wandering around for hours and taking everything in. Carry some oil absorbing pads in your bag, like Models Prefer Blotting Paper ($5.99), to avoid shine in your photos.
- Bright lipstick: Urban living lends itself to experimenting with trends. Bring along a bold lipstick you've been too timid to try at home. We love Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick in Make a Wish ($12.95). It is a great red-pink that can transition from day to night.
- Specially formulated sunscreen: The sun isn't the only thing your skin needs protecting from while you're hopping from taxi to sidewalk. Invisible Zinc Environmental Skin Protector ($29.75) does double duty by providing you protection from the sun and other environmental factors, like pollution.
- Smoky eye palette: Dramatic eyes are perfect for a night out in the city. Rimmel London Glam Eyes Eyeshadow Quads in Smokey Brun ($11.95) does the work for you. It contains a variety of colours, so you can play around until you get the perfect look.
- Perfume: While smelling like the city streets may not sound so appealing, we're loving Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain ($145).
And don't forget your hand sanitiser!
Editors' Picks: The 5 Beauty Products We're Lusting After This Week
Last week it was all about hair and eyes, and this week we're all about cult buys and celebrity favourites (hey, if it's is good enough for Madonna...). From Victoria Beckham's favourite cleanser to Alexa Chung's signature scent, our five must-have beauty products this week will have you seeing stars, literally!
Cash or Credit: 5 New-Season Body Butters
Now that we're almost in Winter (sob), it's time to start thinking about trading those lightweight lotions that you used in the warmer months for a more nourishing formula. A rich body butter is just the ticket for the upcoming season when skin needs that extra moisture hit. But that doesn't mean wet, thick, hard-to-absorb creams. We've tracked down five body butters that soften and smooth skin with their buttery texture but sink in easily providing long-lasting hydration.
Editors' Picks: The 5 Beauty Products We're Lusting After This Week
When people find out that I'm a beauty editor I immediately get quizzed about the products that I use. So, with the help of the girls in the office — who are equally as obsessed with all things beauty — welcome to our new weekly instalment where we talk recent buys and products topping our Wish Lists. It's as close as you'll come to living inside our beauty cabinets so what are you waiting for? From tinted moisturiser to lip scrub, our must-haves are far-reaching!
Kim Kardashian Threathens to Sue Mexican Plastic Surgeon
- Kim Kardashian has reportedly gotten her lawyers involved after her image was used to promote plastic surgery in Mexico — Daily Mail
- A Broadway musical based on the feud between Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden is in the making — Telegraph UK
- As the Evil Queen in Mirror Mirror Julia Roberts endures bird poo on her face and bumblebees on her lip, all in the name of beauty — Us Magazine
- Ashton Kutcher on why he cut his hair: "Jesus wanted [his look] back" — People
- Girls with curls are hitting the streets — Vogue
- Laura Mercier is launching a new lightweight foundation — Fashion Etc
- Looking to get a pixie cut?

- Kim Kardashian has reportedly gotten her lawyers involved after her image was used to promote plastic surgery in Mexico — Daily Mail
- A Broadway musical based on the feud between Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden is in the making — Telegraph UK
- As the Evil Queen in Mirror Mirror Julia Roberts endures bird poo on her face and bumblebees on her lip, all in the name of beauty — Us Magazine
- Ashton Kutcher on why he cut his hair: "Jesus wanted [his look] back" — People
- Girls with curls are hitting the streets — Vogue
- Laura Mercier is launching a new lightweight foundation — Fashion Etc
- Looking to get a pixie cut? Find one to suit your face shape — Total Beauty
- Don't waste those finished Diptyque candles. Empty out the wax and turn them into makeup brush holders — Cupcakes and Cashmere
2011 Sugar Awards: Vote on the Best Packaging of the Year

When it comes to beauty we can be fickle little things. Sure, we have our go-to products that we swear by, but put anything bright and shiny and oh-so purdy in front of us and we can be easily swayed before we even know what's inside. And that's where this category comes in. We're not judging the shade or the efficacy of the product, we're being totally superficial and going by packaging alone! So of these four ranges — Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain, Lancôme Juicy Tubes Awakening of Love by Yayoi Kusama, Stella McCartney Print Edition fragrances or MAC's Wonder Woman collection — which one caught your eye this year?
THIS POLL IS NOW CLOSED.





