VALENTINO | BORN IN ROMA YELLOW DREAM

“Born in Roma is a dream that never dies.” Pierpaolo Piccioli

 

In Roma, daylight hits the streets. The sun advances across the cityscape. Memories of the night become another new beginning. Imaginations of our past inspire dreams of tomorrow.

Bathed in yellow light, the eternal city stirs.Roma’s most emblematic color alongside red, yellow’s story is woven in the very fabric of this city. And today, in Piazza Mignanelli, inside the Roman Couture house of Maison Valentino, where Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli applies his color mastery to reinvent yellow into breathtaking Couture for a world that needs to dream. 

The dialogue of this evocative color between past, present and future is the inspiration for Born in Roma Yellow Dream.

 

Yellow as a state of dream

Day reaches the Palazzo gardens. The steadfast gaze of Adut Akech and Anwar Hadid speaks the power of their dreams. Adut Akech in Valentino Haute Couture worn last night or tonight?  Immersed in the energy of this city, their Roma story is eternal. 

 

To translate the powerful optimism of yellow in scent, Valentino Beauty invited two pairs of perfumers to create distinct olfactory stories around a singular and most unexpected note. Yet a note that simultaneously has the power to feel reassuring and comforting in this uncertain world.

Born in Roma Yellow Dream Donna

For Born in Roma Yellow Dream Donna, perfumers Anne Flipo and Nicolas Beaulieu were inspired by Rome, bathed in a warm, comforting light to reveal the character traits of the Valentino woman: sparkling, vibrant, confident. Composed in three steps around Valentino's Color, Cool, Couture notes, this musky floral intrigues with its pure and reassuring accord.

 

Head Color Note Donna

Hand-harvested in Calabria, south of Italy, bergamot essence awakens the senses with its radiant and sparkling take-off, energized by fizzing, zesty notes of Italy's primofiore lemon. A citrusy burst to illuminate the dripping, gourmand, juicy notes of a lychee accord. This celebration of color from the fragrance’s very top notes highlights the energy and joie de vivre of the modern Valentino woman.

 

Heart Couture Note Donna

The airy, yet tender freshness of peony flowers enhances this joie de vivre and enlightens Turkish rose essence. Obtained by re-injecting rose water into a solid form, rose essence simultaneously reveals the flower’s fresh green facets, together with its silky, opulent trail. This floral heart is soothed by reassuring, comforting notes of a pure accord. This warm heart affirms the confidence of the Valentino woman today.

 

Base Cool Note Donna

A white musk accord continues this clean accord of sweet and carnal notes. In total contrast, the trail is built gradually between the reassuring power of white musks and the addictive signature of a creamy, spicy Madagascan vanilla absolute with a vibrant Virginia cedarwoord. This trail’s sensual addiction symbolizes the bright flamboyance of the Valentino woman of now.

Born in Roma Yellow Dream Uomo

For Born in Roma Yellow Dream Uomo, perfumers Julie Massé and Violaine Collas were inspired by Rome in a deep, reassuring light to reveal the character traits of a radiant, energetic and determined man. Composed in three steps around Valentino's Color, Cool, Couture notes, this spicy oriental surprises with its gingerbread accord.

Head Color Note Uomo

Radiant, sparkling, Italian tangerine gently awakens the senses. Zesty, tangy facets of Mexican lime infuse their positive energy into a bright and color-filled pineapple accord. This explosion of colorful, energizing freshness celebrates the optimism of today’s Valentino man.

Heart Couture Note Uomo             

An aromatic, herbaceous heart of Provence lavandin, with Madagascan geranium contrasts Uomo’s fresh, luminous flight, and introduces the gingerbread accord. Cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg shape this gingerbread accord with smoky and oriental notes that creates a sense of refined addiction. This warm heart celebrates the generosity of the Valentino man.

 

Base Cool Note Uomo

Madagascan vanilla completes this gingerbread accord, with its soft, smooth facets. Its leathery and animal character blossoms in the warm sensuality of woody notes. The amber woody accord matches Virginia cedar to leave a vibrant, warm trail. This powerful and bewitching base signals the Valentino man’s determination.

Valentino Born in Roma Yellow Dream will be available nationally from September 2021 at select 

Edgars, Foschini & Truworths stores.

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DIOR MICRO BAG LAUNCH | THE TRENDIEST BAG OF 2021

The micro bag tree lives on! When influencers showcased Dior's iconic bags on 23 June 2021 in mini form, the collection of Dior Micro Bags made the internet go crazy! Small bag trends are not new to the fashion scene, with Jacquemus Fall 2019 collection of the Chiquito bag taking the trend from Instagram to the red carpet. Chanel also released their mini flap collection last year October in their Spring '21 collection. But Dior just blew up the internet yesterday when they launched their version of mini bags!

on 23 June 2021, Dior released their most iconic signature handbags in micro format. The most beautiful designs created in the same way just in smaller dimensions. The Dior Saddle Bag, the Lady Dior and the Dior 30 Montaigne all come in mommy and me sizes now. The micro bag version is just to cute for words with each style and silhouette designed the same way as the original bags but in miniature form. The colours of the bags celebrate the founder's favourite colours with all the Dior micro bags coming in red, black, mint green, sky blue, latte and rose des vents. 

A dream would be to own each design in real size and micro size, but a girl can dream!

You can now shop all Dior Micro Bags in store and online !

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A NEW FRAGRANCE BY YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTÉ | LIBRE EAU DE PARFUM INTENSE

Starring Dua Lipa, Global Fragrance Ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Libre Eau de Parfum Intense is a perfume of "an intense woman living her roaring freedom and following her instincts,".

Libre, the French word for 'free', pays tribute to YSL's most defining value: freedom. Freedom to be yourself. Freedom of choice. No compromise. Your own rules.The new Libre Eau de Parfum Intense are for the untamed ones, the ones who dare to turn up the heat and embrace freedom. It is a full-bodied grand floral fragrance boasting a burning-hot character with a deep sensuality.

The signature notes of lavender essence from France and the orange blossom from Morocco are combined with a blazing orchid accord, pushing the perfume to its extreme for a long-lasting and unique twist on the floral fragrance.

The signature Libre bottle is designed to reflect the powerful character of the fragrance, just like the way Yves Saint Laurent designed the first tuxedo for women.

More intense than ever, the bottle is set alight by the burning colour of the juice, a shade between fire and gold. Encased in the sharp bottle silhouette, the fragrance is embellished by the oversized YSL logo in gold- tone hardware.Feel free to love, and show your love. Indulge yourself with Libre and share it with those most special to you. A luxurious gift, suitable for all of life's most special occasions.

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EXCLUSIVE ART PRINTS TO ELEVATE YOUR HOME | Studio&Me

Looking for an online studio offering a boutique selection of art prints at affordable prices, aimed at revolutionising the art reproduction sphere from tacky to tasteful, with exquisite style and quality guaranteed with every offering? Then look no further.

The Covid-19 era has brought on many changes in the world. One of them being the migration of numerous small- and medium-sized businesses (including décor stores) into the online sphere. This is excellent news for the consumer, who benefits from an even greater choice of interesting items to adorn your home or working space. 

One such business that has embraced the online world with aplomb is Studio&Me, a ‘virtual ’ décor store offering customers a personalised service where you can shop for unique but budget-friendly boutique art prints to decorate your walls at the touch of a button. 

The inspiration for Studio&Me came from founder Hayley’s realization that with more people spending a greater amount of time at home in South Africa, the demand for affordable décor items that create joyful spaces in which to live (and work) 24/7, has increased. And what better way to help people in their décor choices than giving them everything they need online! 

Hayley is a renowned interior decorator with more than half a decade of experience in the décor sphere. With her love for design and accessories, she brings her in-depth business knowledge and customer insight into what people want for their homes, not to mention enthusiasm and style, to the online brand. This is a big plus for her clients, giving you curated art pieces, personalised service, and safe delivery to your door, without the hefty price tag. 

Studio&Me offers customers a diverse selection of curated, on-trend prints on the highest quality paper that will suit any space, taste and décor style because of their versatility and wide-ranging subject matter (think black and white; nature and botanicals; travel and architecture; nursery and kids; fashion; and much more). 

The exclusive collection is constantly evolving to stay abreast of current international design and art trends, which means there are always new treasures to discover for done all the hard work for you already; all you have to do is choose your favourite prints and frames (or select your desired gallery wall), and your décor scheme will be complete 

A bare room should be seen as a blank canvas. Studio&Me has created the artistic tools for you to decorate it with. Next step? Create and enjoy. 

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Follow them on Instagram: @studioandme; Facebook: @studioandme and visit www.studioandme.co.za. 

SCFSA'S ESTEEMED LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONOURS DR DESMOND FERNANDES FOR SKINCARE CONTRIBUTIONS

Environ Skin Care is a globally recognised and loved professional skincare brand that is built on science, beauty and care. Since 1990, Environ has used the science of beauty to change the way the world sees skincare. The introduction of vitamin A to skincare formulations was a ground-breaking development, first successfully included in cosmetic products by top plastic surgeon, skincare pioneer and Environ founder Dr Des Fernandes. His sister, Val Carstens, Environ’s Chairman, has built the brand from a dream to a global success. Today the brand has over 140 products in more than 70 countries.

 

The Skin Cancer Foundation of South Africa (SCFSA) has awarded Dr Des Fernandes, Founder and Scientific Director of Environ Skin Care, with their first ever Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant contribution to the techniques and technologies associated with skin rejuvenation as well as photoprotection. The globally acclaimed and respected plastic surgeon and scientist was also recognised for his contribution to the field of topical antioxidants and vitamins, to which he has dedicated over 30 years.

 

Says Dr Marc Roscher, CEO of the Skin Cancer Foundation of South Africa, “Dr Des Fernandes has truly adjusted our understanding and influenced the way we work as physicians, not just as South Africans but worldwide. Testament to this, he received the Dermatological Aesthetic Surgery International League (DASIL) International Lifetime Achievement Award in Doha in 2019. As South Africans, we are very honoured to give this award to him in recognition of his monumental contribution in the fields of skin rejuvenation, photoprotection and the development of the field of needling.”

 

It was the agonising loss of two young melanoma patients in the 1980's that motivated Dr Fernandes' research into the skin and skin cancer. This defining point in his career was when that he discovered the revolutionary effects of vitamin topical applications on the skin, especially that of vitamin A. This scientific breakthrough within the skincare industry led to the conception of Environ Skin Care and an unprecedented 30-year legacy in scientific innovation that followed, including many more 'world first' skin health developments that are Environ's products embody. 

 

Says Dr Fernandes, "I am truly humbled to receive this award. My work is and has always been driven by my passion for finding scientific solutions to common skin issues and sharing that knowledge as widely as possible. The skin is the largest organ in the human body and so it's my belief that we should all be united in understanding how it works and should be cared for." 

 

“Dr Fernandes is truly deserving of this award. He has been giving freely of his knowledge to peers and non-medical healthcare practitioners. This is truly a unique part of who he is, and we thank him for that”, concludes Theresa De Beer, COO of the Skin Cancer Foundation of South Africa. 

 

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