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Taylor Momsen launched the latest Victoria’s Secret Beauty fragrance Love Rocks last night at the SoHo store in New York. The Gossip Girl star and Pretty Reckless singer’s signature grunge look made her a no-brainer for launching the perfume, described as being "Wild at heart. A punk princess. Rock chick meets tres chic." And after seeing Ms Momsen’s ivory maxi dress, rosary beads and black cuff combo topped off with some seriously smoky eyes, we’d say they’ve summed up Taylor’s style perfectly! - GG

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We spied the fashion world's model of the moment, Freya Beha, backstage at the London Fashion Week's Jonathan Saunders autumn/winter 2010/11 show and quizzed her for her make-up bag must-haves and biggest beauty secrets. Ssssh!  

• How do you keep your skin looking fresh when running from one show to the next?

I use a quality moisturiser religiously morning and night. When I’m not being made up for a show, I don’t wear any foundation or powder and make sure my face is clean so my skin can breathe. 

• Do you spend time styling you hair before you go out at night?

Not really, I like a more casual look so I use a generous spritz of surf spray for some texture and a mess it up a bit with my fingers. 

• What’s your make-up bag essential?

It has to be a simple black kohl liner. I don’t really mind what brand it is, I always slick it on for a night out. 

• Will you be going for the nail art trend this season?

I’d love to but I would always be removing it for shows so I just keep it simple and go for a clear polish. My golden rule for nails is short and clean.  

• Do you have a signature fragrance?

I always wear Gucci by Gucci - it’s timeless.

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JH

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There’s a little something that brightens up March every year and has become a welcome tradition in the LOOK office – Givenchy’s Harvest Collection has returned for 2010.

Each year, our four favourite Givenchy fragrances get a new twist and are re-worked to use only the finest crop from that year, wherever in the world it was grown. The limited edition collection uses roses harvested in Morocco, Mimosa flowers picked in France, jasmine gathered in India and orange blossom that grows on the edge of the Nile. So whether you like a tangy orange, girlie rose or sexy jasmine, you’ll be sure to love at least one of the range. They’re unique and perfect for your dresser – the ultimate investment scents. Available at Harrods.com, £65 each. MD

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This is the best gift with purchase we’ve heard of this year, and maybe even last year too! All you need to do is spend £95 on beauty or fragrance at Harvey Nichols to reap the benefits. But, wow, what benefits they are! You get a limited-edition make-up bag by Will Broome packed full of 12 carefully selected hero products, from YSL to Marc Jacobs and Elemis to Lancôme. And the best bit is it’s available online too, so you don’t even have to make the journey to the shops. It may be  March, but it’s like Christmas has come early!    The full range of products in each beauty bag includes: 

• Butter London Cosmetics Custom Blend (I Heart Nails) exclusively for Harvey Nichols (11ml)
• Bare Minerals Foundation and application brush
• Laura Mercier Mini Lip Gloss in Rose
•  Lancôme Mini Mascara in Black
• Complimentary Corner Flare eye lash application voucher, Shu Uemura (available in Knightsbridge, Bristol, Dublin, Manchester, Edinburgh and Leeds)
• Skincare Replumping Concentrate Lip and Contour Shaper (15ml)
• Yves Saint Laurent Pro-radiance cream cleanser (30ml)
• Elemis Rescue mask (15ml)
• Eve Lom Brazilian tan (5ml)
• Rodial Fragrances 
• Daisy or Lola fragrances (4ml), Marc Jacobs

 The offer is only until 31st March 2010, so hurry!  

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We never let  an amazing freebie pass our desks without telling you about it and this week we've found an absolute beauty! Check out this gorgeous metallic Versace clutch, free when you purchase the brand new 50ml Versace Versus fragrance, £39.99, from theperfumeshop.com. The latest perfume release from Versace is the perfect mix of girly and rock chic, making this the perfect day-to-night scent. Hurry and get yours now, this one will fly out!

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Never ones for modesty, we have just been whisked off to Paris for the international launch of Paco Rabanne’s newest fragrance, Lady Million (just another normal day for us then!).

Rabanne successfully launched One Million for men in 2008, so it's about time they thought of us girls – and having had a sneaky sniff of the perfume, we can tell you it's definitely one for the wish list. Packed with orange blossom, jasmine, neroli and basically all things lovely, it's floral with a dose of attitude. 

Model du jour Dree Hemingway (granddaughter of the famous Ernest) kicks ass in the TV ad that's soon to hit our screens in the kookiest perfume ad we’ve seen in ages. But the true star has to be the amazing gold diamond bottle – we want! The perfume doesn't launch until August though, so don't worry – you've got plenty of time to finish your current perfume. JH 

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Not a fan of feminine and floral scents? Then LOOK is here to help... today our very own beauty editor Sophie Beresiner and LOOK reader Rebecca Marriman have put a selection of unisex scents to the test....

• Escentric Molecules Molecule 01, £59

Beauty Editor: “This one caused such a frenzy in the LOOK office that we had to hide it! The scent is supposed to attract people to you using pheromones. Worth a try!” Rebecca: “This smelt very unusual and I honestly couldn’t decide whether it was more for guys or girls. One small spritz lasted for hours, which really impressed me.” Beauty score: 5/5

• D&G 6 L’Amoureux, £35

Beauty Editor: "An ultra-sexy scent that neither my boyfriend nor I could stop spraying on ourselves. Looks like we’ll have to learn how to share it." Rebecca: "A sweet-smelling scent that’s suitable enough for a man to wear. I think this would definitely appeal to both men and women." Beauty Score 4/5

• Acqua Di Parma Colonia Assoluta, £43

Beauty Editor: A classic fragrance with some real spice to it. I would wear this as an evening scent but I’d still say it’s much more suited to men. Rebecca: I found this fragrance very strong and intense, but as it wore off it softened and I liked it much more. I think the packaging is aimed more at men, though." Beauty Score 3/5

• Kiehl’s Forest Rain EDT £37.50

Beauty Editor: This smelt deep and woody, which I really like because it’s so different to what I usually wear. It smelt even better on my guy friends, though." Rebecca: "Like it’s name, this has a natural fresh small but with spicy hints. I think it was the most gender neutral of all of them – more down to individual taste." Beauty score 4/5  

• Escentric Molecules Molecule 01, £59
• D&G 6 L’Amoureux, £35
• Acqua Di Parma Colonia Assoluta, £43
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Actress Evan Rachel Wood has been snapped up as the face of Gucci’s new fragrance. Creative Director Frida Giannini said she chose Gucci devotee Evan because “She is incredible, very sexy, and her eyes and face really attract the people of her generation”. No details about the actress’ debut for Gucci have yet been announced, but with a knockout Miu Miu campaign already under her belt, we’d say they’ve picked a winner. GG 

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First a guest appearance on The X Factor, then whisperings of a movie and now her very own fragrance! Is there anything Katy Perry can’t do?

In a recent interview with Women’s Wear Daily, Katy spilled the beans on her debut scent, saying: “There are amazing fragrances backed by other celebrities, but what I'm bringing is not like any other. I really wanted to develop a scent that was completely unlike anything I'd smelled before.” Well, we’re certainly intrigued!

Of course, in true Katy Perry style, everything about the perfume is ultra-kitsch – from the cat-shaped bottle (yes, really!) to the totally girlie mix of fruit, roses and sweet vanilla. Due to hit the shelves in the US in November, annoyingly we’ll have to wait a little longer… watch this space. Oh, but if you do happen to be Christmas shopping in New York, pick us up a bottle! KS

 

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