Seeing Red in a Major Way: DKNY Marcey Strappy Pump

Have you ever come across something that instantly screamed, "BUY ME!" -- and you didn't do it? Maybe you were lacking funds, maybe you had just bought your 700th pair of shoes and didn't need that 701st pair. But whatever the reason, you kept looking at the item over ... and over ... and over ... and, okay, you get the point. Well, such was the case for me with the DKNY Marcey Strappy Pump.

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An Apple A Day: DKNY Delicious Candy Apples Fragrance Collection

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away." How many times have you heard that in your life? Enough to realize it's not true, I'm sure. But in the case of the new DKNY Delicious Candy Apples Fragrance Collection, I have a feeling it could actually happen!

I was in love with the three fragrances in this collection the second I took them out of their vibrantly patterned boxes. Each is crafted in DKNY's signature apple shape -- but this time, they include a signature stick much in the vein of a real candy apple. The inspiration lies in the pairing of a ripe, juicy apple with the sweetness of candy. Each one is designed to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Sweet Caramel contains notes of candy apple, pear, marshmallow, jasmine, muguet, violet, whipped vanilla, creamy caramel and greens. It's sweet without feeling overpowering or cloying -- the combination of notes really makes it feel sensual and sophisticated instead of young and teenybopperish.

Ripe Raspberry contains notes of raspberry, apple, lime, peony, lily and cola. I have to admit, this is the one that worried me the most -- because, unlike most people growing up, I hated the raspberry scent from Bath and Body Works. I thought it was the most annoyingly, sickeningly sweet scent on the face of the planet. Luckily, this scent is nothing like that! The scent of raspberry is offput by so many other floral and fruity notes that it becomes a beautifully rich aroma that just envelops you.

Juicy Berry contains notes of black currant, blackberry, pear, lychee, nectar, rose petals, apple blossom, sandalwood and blonde woods. This is the freshest, youngest scent of the three -- but it still exudes a sophistication and sexiness not often found in fruity scents. The addition of musky notes really helps to set it apart.

The only bad part about these three delicious candy apples? You can't actually eat them.

DKNY Delicious Candy Apple Fragrances retail for $55 each.

Celebrate the Holidays with Red and Green Products!

I love the holidays. Celebrating with friends and family, eating tons of good food, decorating the Christmas tree, giving presents ... not to mention getting time off work and going on vacation! So I've decided to bring you a roundup of some of my favorite red and green products in celebration of the holiday season. Discover them all after the jump!

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Holiday Gift Guide: DKNY Be Delicious Rollerball And Lipgloss Duo

Throughout the month of December, The Beauty of Life will be featuring a Holiday Gift Guide. Each gift is one I'd like to give AND get this season.

When I was growing up, my mom would have my brother and me make stockings out of construction paper. We'd hang them by the fireplace, and on Christmas morning, they had turned into real stockings. They even had our NAMES embroidered on them. I was always so excited that Santa had taken the time to give me a real, personalized stocking in the midst of everything he had to do on Christmas Eve. And if I had found the DKNY Be Delicious Rollerball And Lipgloss Duo inside my stocking one year? I think it would have sent me over the edge.

I love this petite little rollerball so much, I've taken to carrying it around everywhere I go. I dab on the beautifully crisp and zesty fragrance after the gym, during the workday, before I meet my friends for drinks. And the sparkly pink lipgloss on the other end? So perfect for a daytime look with a hint of gorgeous shimmer.

Not to mention the fragrance itself smells absolutely divine. Notes of cucumber, grapefruit, candid magnolia, tuberose, white muguet, rose, violet, sandalwood, tender skin accord, blonde woods and white amber combine with the ever-important American apple for a scent that's light, fresh and ... well, delicious!

DKNY Be Delicious Rollerball And Lipgloss Duo retails for $20.

Best Summer Body Wash Series: DKNY Be Delicious Shower Gel

The Best Summer Body Wash Series features the body washes and shower gels that will thrill and delight you all summer long.

I'm all about scents with a little bit of intrigue. That's why I'm totally enthralled with DKNY Be Delicious Shower Gel. Its unique blend of fruity, floral and woodsy notes really resonates with me and just makes me feel amazing all day long.

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Two-For Tuesdays: DKNY Delicious Night Duo

Purple freesia. Chilled blackberry martini accord. Crushed ginger. Frozen pomelo. No, I'm not talking about the latest hot drink to hit the New York City bar scene. I'm talking about none other than DKNY Delicious Night! This seductively sexy fragrance is warm, inviting and oh so sensual from the moment it touches your skin.

Sound mesmerizing? It should. Inspired by the sexy buzz of a New York City night, this fragrance really draws in not only the wearer but anyone who happens to catch a whiff. You only need a light spritz or two, as it is a fragrance on the heavier side -- you don't want to scare off any potential admirers, of course!

The bottle itself is utterly gorgeous -- it's a deep violet, almost black in color, and it's shaped like an apple complete with a deep groove at the top right where the stem would be. It really looks perfect sitting atop your vanity -- it adds depth, color and vibrancy to any respectable beauty chick's beauty den.

Unfortunately, this product is no longer available.

Lusts of the Week

I can hardly wait for this Friday. I will be sitting in the theater watching Twilight! In the meantime, I've found a breath or two in which to find a few products I'm loving this week.

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Support Breast Cancer Awareness: Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Eau de Toilette Spray

I have 15 cashmere sweaters. Yes, that seems like a lot -- and it sounds like I'm bragging. But when you work at Ralph Lauren for almost four years, you're bound to build up quite a cashmere wardrobe! So when I had the opportunity to add Donna Karan Cashmere Mist to the mix, I jumped at the chance.

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