Hottest Fragrances to wear this Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air which means Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. They say a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach but, if you really want to make his heart go pitter patter, then you’ll want to appeal to his sense of smell. Our ability to smell is one of our most prized senses and strongest as the nose can detect hundreds of substances. It goes without saying that our ability to smell plays a big part in the perfumes we buy as well as attracting the opposite sex. We’re all animals in the concrete jungle and this Valentine’s Day you’ll be the predator and he’ll be the prey with these ultra-sexy fragrances that he won’t be able to resist.

Chanel No. 5

If you’re not familiar with Chanel No. 5 then you must be hiding under a rock. The No.5 perfume by the illustrious brand is certainly one of the best fragrances out there today. This perfume will have you smelling like a fresh bed of roses. Every Valentine’s staple flower is included in the No. 5 formula including rose, lily of the valley and iris. The sexiest thing about this fragrance is the fact that it ‘smells like a woman’ and if that isn’t proof enough, the sex symbol herself, Marilyn Monroe was an avid wearer of the Parisian scent.

Shalimar by Guerlain

Nothing says I love you like naming something in honor of a loved one In fact, it is kind of sexy which is why Guerlain’s Shalimar makes our sexiest fragrances list. Shalimar is inspired by the legendary love of Emperor Shah Jahan who is known to have created the Taj Mahal in honor of his beloved late wife. A little bit of love goes a long way, and so does a dash of this amazing perfume. With touches of fresh flowers, bergamot, vanilla and Tonka bean, Shalimar has all the qualities that a woman desires: elegance, sensuality and subtlety.

Sensuous by Estee Lauder

Sexy is synonymous with sensuous, so a fragrance of the same name is bound to strike the right cord on Valentine’s Day. No matter your age, Sensuous will not only have you feeling beautiful but also have your special someone praising your beauty. Created from the typical perfume components of rose and jasmine, includes the aromas of sandalwood, black pepper, mandarin pulp and honey for a deliciously irresistible fragrance that will leave you feeling both sexy and seductive. This Estee Lauder scent was launched by Gwyneth Paltrow, Elizabeth Hurley, Carolyn Murphy and Hilary Rhoda and won the 2009 Fragrance Foundation Media Campaign of the Year.

Hypnotic Poison by Christian Dior

This Valentine’s Day, put him under a spell with Dior’s spellbinding Hypnotic Poison. A little bit naughty, a little bit nice, you definitely get the best of both worlds and even more importantly this fragrance has a little something for both you and him. With a sinful marriage of vanilla and almond a dash of this will make him feel like he’s taken a bite of forbidden fruit.

If you’re sexy and you know it, then this Valentine’s Day you shouldn’t settle for anything less. Every woman has their own special something but, sometimes you just need a little extra to complete the package. Just like their bottles, each of these fragrances has something different to offer but they all do the same thing, by keeping you feeling sexy. Here’s wishing you a very sexy and love filled Valentine’s Day.

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How to Make Your Lips Irrekissible

Valentine’s Day is the international day of love so it is natural that the lovers’ holiday is accompanied by roses, teddy bears, candy and of course great kisses. A day like this is sure to have you seeing red, hopefully the good kind; you know a box of heart shaped chocolates or your favorite brand of luscious lipstick. Whatever the case may be, you want to make sure your lips are at their best because you never know when someone might plant one on you. Get ready to pucker up this Valentine’s Day with these sure fire ways to guarantee ultra kissable lips.

Keep your lips hydrated

We all know by now that lipstick has the tendency of drying out our lips and mixed with kissing, this isn’t a match made in heaven. Don’t let your lipstick ruin Valentine’s Day having your Valentine asking for his chocolates back. To keep this from happening, make sure you’re using a lipstick that has a healthy dose of moisturizer in it to keep your lips hydrated all day long. No one likes faded lips, so try a lipstick with a guaranteed long lasting factor. Some great brands for this include Clinique, Sisley, Revlon, Almay and Mac.

If you’re not a fan of lipstick and just want a great luscious shine to your lips, invest in some long lasting lip gloss by Gerdon, LDM Paris, Clinique Long Lasting Glosswear or NYC City Proof Lip Gloss.

Pick the right shade for you

Be sure your lipstick is suitable for your skin tone. With the new innovations in today’s world, cosmetic companies are doing a great job in creating beauty products that cater to specific complexions to help the makeup buying process go a lot smoother. This is great news for women, especially for those doing some last minute beauty supplies shopping or just hate standing in the aisles for minutes on hand.

Makeup Tip: For fair skin, red lipstick tends to look flattering along with any other shade in the color family but, beware of darker shades. You don’t want to look like you’re getting ready for Halloween, on the same note, anything pastel can easily wash you out. If you are of a darker complexion, don’t be afraid to go for the red lipstick if that’s what you want, however, a subdued red color might be more flattering than a bright crimson.

Exfoliate and Moisturize those Puckers

For some, Valentine’s Day is like game day and any good player would know that you have to pre-game in advance if you want to reach the end zone. You need to make sure your lips are ready for a touchdown. Lip color can easily hide our not so kissable lips but it doesn’t mean that the problem isn’t there. To make your lips super kissable, exfoliate them regularly. This especially should be done the day before you’re expected to pucker up. Exfoliating can turn your dry lips into smooth, plump kissable lips. There are several ways to keep your lips exfoliated from applying a sugar scrub, to gently massaging them with a soft bristled toothbrush or even buying a lip exfoliate with micro-beads.

Kissable lips just don’t stop at the exfoliation process as soft doesn’t always mean healthy, so be sure to apply a moisturizer to your lips daily. This way, whether or not you’re doing a nude lip or a ruby red, your lips will be at their best.

Your Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to come to a screeching halt when that special someone leans in for a quick one thanks to un-kissable lips. With a little preparation before that big night, you can have your lips ready for a little one on one action in no time.