Your age is the most influential thing that shapes what scents you’re attracted to. Long gone are the days of a signature scent; some women change it up every few years, while others make a switch depending on their mood. Studies show that our sense of smell evolves over time, which affects our fragrance preferences. The editors of Women’s Health magazine help you find your perfect scent according to your age!

Late teens: Teens sport sweet scents to form their personal identity, define their territory and fit in socially. Try more grown-up sweet smells or, choose sophisticated sweet notes such as peach or grapefruit.

Twenties: The biggest reason twenty-something’s get their spray on is to feel more attractive to others. Experts say women in this age-group, who are typically taking home entry-level paychecks, are more drawn to luxury brands. Uplifting floral fragrances, such as jasmine, lily of the valley and magnolia top the list of favorites for women in this age bracket.

Thirties: At this age, a woman uses scents to feel sexy and secure—and if she’s coupled up, to tantalize her man. By the time a woman hits 30, she is more established in her career and relationship and is looking for a scent to reflect that. Look for a floral with a warm base note, such as musk, which will satisfy your need for a sexy scent.

Forties+: In their forties and fifties, women choose fragrances that please themselves. The olfactory system weakens with age, making it harder to detect subtle smells. Women in their forties love are more likely to wear strong grass or woody scents. Get your fix with a bold floral that contains crisp green notes, or go sultrier by opting for a woody base note like sandalwood.

For more beauty advice, check out WomensHealthMag.com or pickup the April issue of Women’s Health on newsstands now!

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She’s been called the Princess of Polka Dots, and indeed, over the course of her astounding 60-year career, Yayoi Kusama has blanketed canvases and soft sculptures with them; she’s splashed them floor-to-ceiling in her celebrated installations; she’s polka-dotted tree trunks (notably, at the 2006 Singapore Biennale)—and, during her legendary performance pieces, even people. Now, the avant-garde painter/sculptor/novelist and poet—widely acknowledged as Japan’s greatest living artist—has moved on to . . .lip gloss. In a limited-edition collaboration with Lancôme, Kusama has created six whimsical, polka dot–heavy designs for the brand’s beloved Juicy Tubes, in a new formula free of preservatives and rich in Hungarian honey and shea butter. $15 each, at Nordstrom.

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Britney Spears is being sued by a former business partner for breach of contract, fraud and deceit, according to RadarOnline.com.

Spears and her father, Jamie, are accused of cutting Brand Sense Partner, LLC. out of commission it’s owed on a perfume deal it brokered for the pop star with Elizabeth Arden. Brand Sense and Spears renegotiated their original 2003 deal last year but the brand marketing company is now claiming the new agreement violates the original.

In fact, they claim Spears and her father acted secretly to cut them out of the deal.

“Britney secretly made a separate deal with Elizabeth Arden in a sneaky underhanded effort to circumvent and evade its obligations to Brand Sense,” the suit states. “Effectively, Britney improperly and illegally cut Brand Sense out of the Elizabeth Arden deal.”

The company is seeking declaratory relief in excess of $10 million, as well as, compensatory and punitive damages.

No word yet on the suit from Spears’ camp.

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Supermodel Kate Moss pays tribute to the late Alexander McQueen in the May issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK, reprising the role she once played as a hologram at the end of the designer’s 2006 runway show.

She dons the ruffled organza dress she wore while an image of her was projected for catwalk watchers. See video of that below.

Her homage is tied to the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” Costume Institute exhibit set to open on May 4.

From the press release:

Kate Moss says about McQueen: “He gave women power, while letting them be fragile and vulnerable at the same time. People always used to say he was a misogynist, but it took me a while to realise that he was actually empowering women and not the other way around.”

Of his legacy she says: “There’s never ever going to be anybody like him. His was the most exciting show to see ever, even if you weren’t there. I would hear about it on the phone and hear Lee and hear everyone. There was so much tension, but we had the best laughs. He was a dear friend of mine. I miss him terribly.”

Daphne Guinness says: “What was so incredible about him was he could do the simplest things and the most complicated things. He was a proper genius, and that is a very overused word. If he’d done art, he would have been the best; if he’d done architecture, he would have been the best.”

Where’s her boob?

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Revlon recently released a great new line, CustomEyes. All the products are easy to play with to change your look from classic to bold without cluttering up your makeup bag.

I recently had the chance to check out the CustomEyes eye shadow palettes and I was really impressed. The dark colors had a lot of pigment and all the colors blended beautifully to create numerous looks. My favorite thing has to be the jojoba and shea Butter formula it makes to shadow so soft and silky.

Revlon CustomEyes

Want eye makeup that will change you from daywear to nightwear? Revlon has just the new line for you. CustomEyes mascara, shadows and liners let you go from simple and classic to bold and playful, simply depending on your mood.

Revlon Global Artistic Director Gucci Westman has designed six unique palettes of eye shadows and matching liners in a array of rich shades and finishes that can be combined to create a variety of endless combinations – simple and classic or something more bold and playful – to match every woman’s personality.

FEATURES/BENEFITS/KEY INGREDIENTS:

• Six expertly coordinated palettes each containing four eye shadows and one built-in powder eyeliner offering great versatility and convenience to achieve any eye look
• The silky soft, lightweight formula contains jojoba and shea butter which glides on lids and is easy to blend
• Includes dual-ended applicator

APPLICATION TIPS:
Use dual-ended applicator to mix your favorite shades and apply shadow and liner to eyes, as directed.

SHADES (6 palettes):
Metallic Chic, Naturally Glamorous, Party Pops, Rich Temptations, Smoky Sexy and Sweet Innocence

SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $8.99 each

Disclosure: Complimentary samples of the above mentioned products were sent to me for an honest review.

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I love this oil it works for everything! My nails and skin have been dying with the cold winter weather and Amal Oil came to the rescue. After showering I use the Amal oil on my nails and skin and my skin is so soft and smooth and my nails are in much better shape. It also works great on my dry hair ends I just work a bit through and my hair is much shinier and healthier looking.

Amal  Organic Argan Oil

Amal Oils 100% Organic Argan Oil is pure, and natural skincare, haircare, and nail care product all-in-one! This oil is truly remarkable because of its extremely high content of essential fatty acids, sterols, tocopherols and polyphenols. Try it for yourself and see… you’ll love it! This oil is housed in a recyclable UVA/UVB light-inhibiting opaque brown glass bottle, not plastic, to protect the oil from any of its natural properties being compromised. We encourage you to recycle this bottle once it is empty!
Amal Oils 100% Organic Argan Oil is pure, preservative free, paraben free, fragrance free, toxin free, recyclable, and not tested on animals.

To Use:
-Apply morning and evening on clean face and neck and massage gently into skin
-Apply daily to hands and body to restore moisture and alleviate dry skin
-Apply daily to nails and cuticles to strengthen nails and soften cuticles
-Apply several drops to dry hair as a treatment prior to shampooing
-Apply a few drops to clean, wet hair prior to styling
-Apply to dry, styled hair to add a touch of shine

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Disclosure:  A complimentary sample of the above mentioned products were sent to me for an honest review.

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China Glaze’s new collection for summer 2011 : Island Escape.

A collection of  popping bright colors to add a little fun to your summer look.
Island Escape features six new colors,:
Papaya Punch: Crème based vivid orange
108 Degrees: Flirtatious berry pink with specks of micro glitter
Senorita Bonita: Passionate purple shimmer with pink micro glitter
Blue Iguana: Bold and daring sparkly blue
Cha Cha Cha: Vivacious shimmer green
Electric Pineapple: High intensity crème based lime green

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