Belle Odeur

Smells. They surround us every single day of our life. Maybe it's the smell of gross, sweaty boy B.O., or maybe it's the smell of the hot dog guy on the street. The possibilities are endless. While those smells may not be...the best smells on Earth, there are a few that stand out. Perfume and cologne. Without those two simple things, we'd probably live in a world fragrance-free, and that would be crazy bad. So, once we started thinking more and more about fragrances, we decided it was high time we find out the newest fragrances of 2012.

While David Beckham is a sports soccer star (try saying that five times fast), he's also coming out with his newest cologne called Instinct Sport. This new smell is going to be coming out this March! He's not the only one who is coming out with a new fragrance though, because Fendi is also stepping in. They have not yet released the new name of their cologne, but it will be coming out this spring/summer, so guys, be on the look out! Yves St. Lauren (YSL) dares to dazzle us yet again, by coming out with three new scents in March and April (La Nuit de L'Homme Cologne Frozen, Opium Vapeurs de Parfum and Parisienne L'Eau). Don't be afraid to jump into one of those fantastic perfumes. And oh my, if that's not enough, our very own Marc Jacobs is coming out with a new perfume called Splash Hibiscus and Kumquat. While that sounds like an interesting scent, we put our full trust and respect towards Mr. Jacobs. And last, but certainly not least, Armani is coming out with a fragrance in May called Armani Code Luna.

Now for our pretty little celebrities (besides Mr. Beckham)! Jennifer Lopez is coming out with her new perfume called J Low Glowing, which is coming out this month. We're interested to see how good it smells and how popular it will be. Mr. Kanye West is coming out with a fragrance, though it's remaining top secret so nobody knows what it's titled or when it's coming out. But, we do know that he's working with Parlux. Very spectacular in her show and powerful voice, Lady Gaga is going to introduce us to a fragrance of her own. We don't know the title to this either, aside from the fact that she's working with Coty. But if her perfume is as crazy as her style, bring it on! Madonna is coming out with a perfume this month called Truth or Dare. Will you just try it, or be dared to?

Good luck on finding a perfume for 2012 fit for you!

Access to Accessories

Bright and Bold

Match Like This

Accessories are a really fun thing to play with. The items that are considered accessories are: jewelry, scarves, hats, sunglasses and belts - even purses are sometimes considered accessories. Accessories can be wild; they don't have to match exactly what you're wearing; they're the one thing (besides shoes and purses) that doesn't have to look totally coordinated. If you are going bright and bold then be playful and do the same with you accessories. Being bright is energetic. Although darker jewelry and accessories are good and sometimes what the outfit needs, don't be afraid to jump into brighter more outstanding items. If you are going with the winter style than do the same as with bright and bold; you want your jewelry to stand out, not fall in. Match the outfit to the right extent. If you are wearing a black dress don't wear all black jewelry; you don't want things to get lost. When it comes to scarves, hats,and belts its a bit different then with jewelry. Although the belts don't always have to match the scarves and hats do while at the same time they don't. Sticking to a black or toned down hat is the best way to go so that it looks cute but doesn't take away from our outfit. But if you are wearing a less colorful outfit, don't be afraid to dress it up with brighter hats. Scarves are mutually the same.  Mix it up. If you're wearing a blander outfit, dazzle it up with a bright scarf and if you're wearing a dazzling outfit, bland it out with a simple scarf. Sunglasses should normally consist of neutral colors if you're feeling really confident then you can go big and bright, but we like to stay within safe but sultry boundaries. With these few tips you will bring your outfit to the perfect tee.

Booty Call

There are lots of things to love in the world. There's good music, actors, movies, books and clothes. Yet the one thing in life that seems to be so beautifully loved and respected is...shoes! Shoes are a girl's best friend through thick and thin. They're with her when she's walking through the mall, running a marathon or walking to do the hardest thing in her entire life. So, why not cover the new shoe trends for 2012?

Spring and Summer hold just as much excitement as shoes can get. Marc Jacobs has done it again with his newest design on sneaker wedges. On the left we can see that the sneakers look both young and hip with the perfect amount of elegance thrown in. If there's one thing he can do amazingly it's shoes. Another type of shoes that are totally in is Steve Madden's platform wedges. No matter what the designer, wedges are something every girl must own. Even I have a pair that I wish I could wear year round. If that isn't enough for you, Alexander Wang is gracing us with pointy toed heels that are absolutely to die for. These adorable shoes can either be dressed up or dressed down perfectly. Thick, chunky heels are also in. You might be wary to try them and we were too, but after trying a pair it was totally worth it. As Spring and Summer jump at us it's a great idea to buy a couple new pairs of shoes.

What about Winter and Fall? Well we're glad you asked! Shoes around that time of year are not just meant to keep our feet warm but to also help us pull the whole look of our outfits together. As always, Uggs are what's in. Even though Uggs have been in for a while, they definitely are what's in style. They're not only cute but super comfortable. And if Ugg boots aren't enough, there are plenty more boots to go around. Boots are the top priority in the fashion world currently. In Winter and Fall, pointy toes are also a big hit. As much as we'd all like to own a pair of boots, what is going to set us apart from the rest of the world? Besides normal boots, metallics are extremely popular, especially in Winter and Fall. It ranges from metallic flats to metallic boots and heels. So go get yourselves a pair of metallic shoes! And good luck arranging your booty calls for the year.