Dare To Kiss - Scandalous! Love this dare!! However I didn't kiss a girl so I can't tell you whether I liked it. *laughs* I did however kiss See By Chloé, Ankie the Cat who was frantically trying to escape my clutches, didn't want to be exploited for his cuteness apparently and then there was that 'shall I or shall I not' kiss. A what kiss? Scroll down to find out. *winks*

My third installment of the See By Chloé series, Crazy Love. I'm known to do the most strangest things though I think I've been rather subdued on the blog. Although this may not really be one of those crazy ones but it did look really strange taking photos looking longingly at a bottle of perfume. It did manage to attract some attention. Some one came up to me yet again, to ask about See By Chloé, sniffed it and loved it! Trust me to end up with days like that. *laughs* Unlike the video of Crazy Love With See By Chloé, there isn't any throwing of stuff out the window. It would've have been cool though. But I suppose being in love with a bottle of perfume and having a coffee date with See By Chloé is a tad crazy. It includes a stalker fan letter too!

I thought the video for See By Chloé Funny Trouble is pretty well thought off. It's something obvious yet still funny. I had something else planned for my photos but in absence of a particular item, I improvised. I was holding my breath so that my bottle of See By Chloé wouldn't drop on the way down. I think it was more silly than anything else though. *smacks self*

The first video for See By Chloé Dare to Reveal Yourself is Dare To Sing. I had my very own outdoor rock concert performing for imaginary fans the other day. Just when you thought it's too old to have an imaginary anything. Even had a random guy, a real live one, asking to take a photo with me! I might go on tour next... *laughs hysterically* 

I do love a good challenge. Especially when it involves being more narcissistic than usual. When I accepted this challenge the plan was to do it differently from the core concept but not stray.. and it turned out fab!!

The original Chloé fragrance is a true classic and I love the scent. But it reminds me of a grown up scent, not matured but just not in the early 20's anymore. So Chloé recently introduced her younger sister called See By Chloé with a fresh concept. Loving the promo shots with Bette Franke. She portays See By Chloé as being spontaneous, vibrant, feminine yet sexy.

It's the time for lighter scents again. Be it floral, fruity, sweet, those in between.. it's much lighter due to the season. Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina EDT comes about after two years of the EDP. Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina EDP is a more woody, musky albeit feminine scent compared to the recently introduced Signorina EDT, a fruity floral yet just as sweet scent.

i suppose the male models were more of an exciting attraction ;)

Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina EDT is inspired by the romantic, a young romantic who embraces her sensuality. It's meant to be a fresh vivaciously cheeky scent. I feel it's an ultra girly scent perfect if you're looking for something insanely sweet, and to my senses more floral than fruity. The top note is filled with juicy Litchi and tender Grapefruit Pulp. Followed by Rice Steam aerial notes and fresh Rose at the heart with Milk Mousse and Cashmeran ambery wood notes in the dry-down. Love dessert interpretation of scents!

If the scent doesn't do it for you, I'm very sure the bottle will. "Aww.. that's so pretty will not escape you". It's the ribbons you see. Signorina EDT is housed in a clear glass silhouette with a combination of pink and lilac Vara bow at the neck. The colour combination denotes a sense of freshness and fashion edge. The metallic parts are a delicate pink gold shades so as to confer a feminine precious touch to the bottle. I think the shade compliments the pink and lilac gros-grains loads better than, say gold which could be a tad loud for something so girly.

The face of Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina EDT is top model Bianca Balti. The "Signorina Girl" interpreted as as an iconic love but in a more sensual and cheeky attitude. Seen wearing the renowned Varina ballerinas to portray strong links with maison Ferragamo and Italian fashion luxury.

Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina EDT comes in three sizes - 30ml at RM190, 50ml at RM265 and 100 at RM355. It should already be available at all major departmental stores.

I expected Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme to be similar to the original one, an intense heady scent even without 'intense' to its name. Something spicy, musky perhaps even wild but the 'fine-tuned' Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme is nothing like that.

So here's the 'bang'! I was feeling inspired last week despite the falling sky. No I didn't get flowers from a secret admirer. I checked my table, nothing there. Just mountains of files looking like they were ready to fall on me. *shredder please!*

What was different last week anyway? Well I realised I had been wearing The Body Shop's latest summer fragrance Love Etc... Sun Kiss everyday of last week. It could have been as a matter of convenience that it's the easiest to reach on my currently messy dressing table but I was glad it was my fragrance of the week.

 

It's so fresh and vibrant! I rather liked the original scent but I love this one loads more. So I figured instead of doing just another review on a fragrance, why not give my own interpretation of Love Etc... with an outfit that I think describes it best plus it's just more fun. I call it a "Photo Write Up". *moment of brilliance there :P*

Love Etc... Sun Kiss is a fruity-floral fragrance with a blend of jasmine and fresh nectarine notes. Created by Dominique Ropion who is a world renowned perfumer, it embodies everything FLIRTY, DARING and a dash of CHEEKY. No brainer why I was attracted to this one.

 

It is housed in a distinctively shaped bottle with an eye catchingly pretty ombre gradient in orange-pink with a gold top. The fragrance works really well with varying body tempratures, I'm indoors one minute then outdoors the next *you're hot and you're cold, you're yes then you're no.. Katy Perry anyone?*. Great staying power too.

 

The other two summer fragrances which are an exciting twist to the originals are White Musk Sun Glow and Dreams Sun Fresh. These are limited editions so if you fancy any or all of them you have to get them soon! Each Eau de Toilette retails at RM85 for 50ml and also comes in the body purée variant. Layer it! ;)

The Community Fair Trade alcohol comes from sugarcane organically grown in Ecuador. The oragnic farming methods used by the CADO co-operative help preserve the natural beauty and wildlife of the Cotopaxi provinces in the foothills of the Andes.

I just realised, who in the right mind would spray any sort of fragrance on themselves in a pool? Then again, there's always something strange happening when it comes to the Chocolate Cats. *wootsz*

*Note: Product courtesy of The Body Shop Malaysia.

Coming up: Something creamy and tinted. It's for the face. ^^

Top: Bershka | Skirt: Zara | Necklace: Diva | Nails: Essie One of a Kind (old) | Bracelets: by fatin, Accessorize, Esprit

*Photos are taken by MRZ Photography for the exclusive use of Chocolate Cats.

Remember the hawtt photos of Chris Evans and Rachel Evan Woods as faces of Gucci Guilty I posted up in June (here). Well Gucci Guilty Intense and Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme launched this year, with the same sexy duo and as the name describes it, more powerful and intense than the original ones. The ad campaign has also gotten loads more seductive!

Gucci Guilty Intense

The female edition of Gucci Guilty has been awarded the Fragrance Foundation’s highest honours - Fragrance of the Year, Best Media Campaign of the Year , Best Packaging of the Year for the Women’s Luxe category and the all-encompassing "Fragrance Superstar" award. Gucci Guilty Intense will bring it to a different level completely. It's for the woman who dares to herself to embrace ever more powerful sensations.

Unlike the original which was an eau de toilette, Gucci Guilty Intense is an eau de parfum, a provocatively warm oriental floral with passion at its core. It opens with the top notes of mandarin and a stronger hint of pink pepper. The middle notes reveal a blossoming of lilac, enriched with the sensual femininity of powdery violet and heliotropine. The patchouli that is the hallmark of Gucci fragrances reaches a new intensity laced with an addictive, amber-rich sillage. The richness and warmth is at once arresting and enthrallingly seductive.

Compared to the Gucci Guilty, the Intense version comes in a bottles encapsulated in a more opulent gold with a bolder and darker liquid. The signature interlocking Gs never fails to demand attention.

There is no better heroine to potray Gucci Guilty Intense but Evan Rachel Woods. A performer celebrated as one of the foremost talents of her generation. Talented, beautiful, powerful and amazingly sexy!

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme

The first thing that comes to mind, "Chris Evans looks super hawtt!" *droolss.. don't judge me, I know you're thinking the same thing.. It's Captain America we're talking about here..lol!* He has a powerful presence on and off screeen and the dangerous dark character he potrays in the Gucci Guilty campaign is intoxicating and indescribably delicious.

Unlike its other half Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme is an eau de toilette which is profoundly masculine and alluring. Seducing you with top notes of Italian lemon and invigorating lavender, undercut with a tang of coriander. The middle notes of orange flower and neroli  entices even more. The patchouli that is the hallmark of Gucci fragrances reaches a new potency laced with the driest amber and a leather-rich sillage - robustly earthy, yet suggestively exotic.

The packaging features the signature interlocking Gs and it replicates its sleek fusion of metal and flint glass. However, the original’s muted metallic casing has been transformed into a richer, more opulent shade with a bolder and darker liquid.

I rather like the woman's fragrance. Though more intense than the original, it's not exactly overpowering. It's warm and sexy. As for the men's I think it's more on the softer side for some reason. But don't get me wrong, I still find it wildly seductive. Guys are you reading this?! Lol! *winks*

Will update the retail price this evening. ^^

Introducing the latest fragrance for men by the House of Gucci - Gucci Guilty Pour Homme. This is the other half to Gucci Guilty for Her which was launched last Autumn.

Faces of Gucci Guilty - Evan Rachel Wood & Chris Evans

If I'm not mistaken this is the second mens fragrance I've introduced on my blog. I know it's a tad bit strange but hey at least you babes will be well informed on what to get for your guy right. *winks*

The first thing you will notice about this new fragrance by Gucci is the ad campaign. When I saw it I just went "Woahh!". Talk about sexy in an undressed kind of way. TV ad: Chris Evans (The Human Torch in Fantastic Four and the soon to be released Captain America) was chosen as the Gucci Guilty hero. He smolders to no end in the ad. Seen arriving on a motorcycle wearing leathers he catches the eye of a sexy woman, Evan Rachel Wood, his match and the night just went wild! They were both hypnotic and mesmerizing!

So.. the Gucci Guilty for Him is about "The Hero",  a guy who is young, fearless and has impeccable taste. He has remarkable self-confidence and an unshakable sense of self-identity, risk-taker and thrill-seeker. Sounds like one of those dangerous, dark, brooding guys that you just can stop staring at! *lustfully or otherwise* 

"Men yearn to be him, women to be his" - Fridda Giannini, Creative Director of Gucci

The fragrance is intense with a heady cocktail of invigorating Italian lemon and mandarin with crushed green leaves. Fresh lavender, orange flower and neroli lends a stimulating and entrancing effect to the heart note.  With patchouli as the main base note, the hallmark of all Gucci fragrances, married with cedar and sandal wood it creates an exotic sensuality of profound masculinity. Undeniably alluring!

If this has managed to peak your curiousity, Gucci Guilty Pour Homme will be available in Malaysia as of 1st July 2011.

It comes in 6 variations:

Gucci Guilty PH EDT Vapo 50ml           RM223

Gucci Guilty PH EDT Vapo 90ml           RM281

Gucci Guilty PH ASL Vapo 50ml            RM181

Gucci Guilty PH Shower Gel 150ml       RM104

Gucci Guilty PH Deo Spray 100ml         RM96

Gucci Guilty PH Stick 75g                    RM96

Which Formula One Team? McLaren! Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button the British drivers are the renown faces of Hugo Boss fragrances. You can also catch them in action at the Formula One Malaysia Grand Prix at Sepang this weekend.

The Hugo Boss-McLaren collaboration has been hailed as the longest sporting association of its kinda since it started 30 years ago and is the only fragrance that features F1 drivers.

BOSS Bottled was launched in 1998 and has since sold 70 millions bottles worldwide! It is seductive and as masculine as you can get.The warm vanilla fragrance for men paved the way towards more modern and daring territorries. Currently it is still amongst the top 10 in the global male fragrance market. Who better to represent this than Lewis Hamilton.

BOSS Bottles Night launched in 2010 which features Jenson Button represents a man who is primed for success. Its intensity and extreme masculine scent leaves you reminded of that hot sensual summer night!

My personal fave is the Hugo Boss Bottled though, really sexy!! *Any guys reading this, please take note.. winks*

When you dare to dream, the possibilities are endless!

"Whatever you can do, or dream, you can begin it" - Dame Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop

The Body Shop launched Dreams Unlimited the same day they had the official opening of the flagship store at Fahrenheit 88 last week (click to read). It was the perfect time - people were having fun, lovely atmosphere and the Dream Tree was filled with lots & lots of hope!

Colours to compliment the range

A model wearing a similar dress as the original model in the poster

It took a year for Dreams Unlimited Eau de Parfum to be realised. Created by two of the world's finest noses, Loc Dong (the first Asian fine fragrance perfumer) & Anne Flipo (a highly experiences French perfumer). They fused their cultures & areas of specialisation - greens & florals - to craft this beautiful scent.

The Scent

Top Notes - It opens with a fresh & exuberant burst of zesty mandarin fused with bright blackcurrant and crisp green chilli.

Heart Notes - Delicate & feminine orange blossom mingles with refreshing aquatic flowers to give the perfume an endless, limitless quality.

Base Notes - A soft & sensual feminine drydown of soft iris & vibrant cedarwood.

Overall experience : One of optimism & joy, allowing the wearer to have self-belief in their dreams.

The packaging

One word comes to mind when I saw the bottle. Elegant! It's simple & sleek. And I lurv the colours The Body Shop chose to represent this frangrance. The combination of purple and blue is strong yet calm. The design that rises from the base represents dreams floating to the sky. *sounds like I'm going to some secret garden in the clouds somewhere*

Feel-Good Factor: Community Fair Trade Organically Sourced Alcohol
Made from organic sugarcane from the remote Cotopaxi province of Ecuador, it helps the dreams of farmers & families more achievable just like yours.

My Experience

Beautiful!! It has this medium intensity that I quite fancy. It's a lil bit flirty, definitely makes me feel floaty and fresh. *enter prince charming to sweep me off my feet.. sigh* Though I thought it smelled a lot more floral coz my nose couldn't really catch the mandarin & green chilli scent *there's a reason why I'm not a perfumer..lol*

The Range

Photo Courtesy of The Body Shop

Eau de Parfum (available since 28/09/10) - RM115 (50ml)
Body Wash - RM45 (200ml)
Body Lotion - RM55 (200ml)