If your guy's a Bond buff, here's your chance to be his Bond girl--with Bond Girl 007 fragrance.
Avon Products, Inc. has a new collaboration with the James Bond entertainment franchise to create a new signature Bond Girl 007 women's fragrance. British actress Gemma Arterton, who plays the role of Agent Fields in the upcoming Bond film, will be the face of the new fragrance when Bond Girl 007 launches globally in October 2008...the same month as the release of "Quantum of Solace" (which is already on our movie-going calendar).
And just how do you bottle the essence of a Bond girl? Here's the description from Avon of the new fragrance and its unique bottle:
The fragrance, created by Firmenich, evokes the glamour, confidence and sensuality of the famous femmes fatale of the Bond franchise. The scent is a sexy cocktail of velvety florals, cool freshness and warm woods. It features top notes of velvety white peach and orange blossom followed by mid-notes of jasmine, calypso orchid and freesia. The drydown consists of amber, cashmere wood and patchouli. Bond Girl 007 is housed in a sleek, seductive bottle reminiscent of a woman's body. The cap is a stealthy homage to a Bond spy gadget.
OK, you've got your romantic dinner plans all ready for a night at home...but what about the table? Here's a video about how to create a simple rose napkin for your romantic tablesetting. (TIP: The folding is pretty simple but it all comes down to needing starched napkins!)
Yesterday we told you the top 10 movie quotes as chosen by women in a recent Fandango.com survey of moviegoers. Today it's the guys' turn: here's a look at the top 10 romantic movie quotes for men:
TOP ROMANTIC LINES – MEN:
1. “You had me at hello.” (Renee Zellweger to Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire)
2. “I’m not a smart man, but I know what love is.” (Tom Hanks to Robin Wright Penn in Forrest Gump)
3. “I’ll never let go.” (Titanic)
4. “We’ll always have Paris.” (Humphrey Bogart to Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca)
5. “You make me wanna be a better man.” (Jack Nicholson to Helen Hunt in As Good as It Gets)
6. “I would rather spend one lifetime with you – than face all the Ages of this world alone.” (Lord of the Rings)
7. “I came here tonight because when you realize you wanna spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” (When Harry Met Sally)
8. “No matter how long it takes, no matter how far, I will find you.” (Daniel Day-Lewis to Madeleine Stowe in Last of the Mohicans)
9. “What I really want to do with my life – what I want to do for a living – is I want to be with your daughter: I’m good at it.” (John Cusack to Ione Skye’s father in Say Anything)
10. “No, I don’t think I will kiss you, although you need kissing badly. That’s what’s wrong with you. You should be kissed – and often, and by someone who knows how!” (Clark Gable to Vivien Leigh in Gone With the Wind)
2008518: Sarah Jessica Parker Premieres Perfume in Paris
Currently enjoying the sweet smell of success with the much-anticipated premiere of Sex and the City in Paris, actress Sarah Jessica Parker's smile illuminated one of the City of Lights bastions of beauty, Sephora on the Champs Elysees, on May 19, 2008 to promote Lovely perfume, a cosmopolitan concoction by Coty. According to noses in the know, the subtly sophisticated scent is a harmonious melange of mandarin, rosewood, lavender, bergamot orchid and apple martini, while Covet perfume, her latest foray into fragrance, offers top notes of geranium leaves, Sicilian lemon and chocolate and middle notes of honeysuckle and magnolia blended with a base of teakwood and amber.
Fans of celebrity scents in the U.S. can receive two tickets to see Sarah Jessica Parker sizzle onscreen in Sex and the City with a purchase of a specially marked Lovely gift set, which contains a 3.4 oz. eau de parfum spray, a 2.5 oz. soft body lotion and a deluxe miniature eau de parfum for $69.50. Offer is good only while supplies last. For more information visit www.sarahjessicaparkerbeauty.com.
What's your favorite romantic movie quote? You might be surprised (or not!) to find that your favorite line is different from your guy's. Here's a look at women's favorite movie lines from a survey from Fandango.com (tomorrow we'll have a look at the men's favorite quotes):
1. “I’m scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel with you.” (Jennifer Grey to Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing)
2. “So it’s not gonna be easy...we’re gonna have to work at this every day, but I want to do that because I want you. I want you, forever, and every day.” (Ryan Gosling to Rachel McAdams in The Notebook)
3. “I came here tonight because when you realize you wanna spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” (Billy Crystal to Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally)
4. “I knew it the very first time I touched her. It was like coming home.” (Tom Hanks in Sleepless in Seattle)
5. “I’ll never let go.” (Kate Winslet in Titanic)
6. “I’ll always miss her. But our love is like the wind. I can’t see it, but I can always feel it.” (Shane West in A Walk to Remember)
7. “You had me at hello.” (Renee Zellweger to Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire)
8. “I would rather spend one lifetime with you – than face all the Ages of this world alone.” (Liv Tyler to Viggo Mortenssen in Lord of the Rings)
9. “You...complete me.” (Tom Cruise to Renee Zellweger in Jerry Maguire)
10. “I’m just a girl standing in front of a boy asking him to love her.” (Julia Roberts to Hugh Grant in Notting Hill)
Survey Shows Men, Women Differ in Romantic Movie Choices
Your idea of what makes a romantic film and his idea of romance on screen might just be a little different. In a recent survey by Fandango.com, it turns out that women seem to prefer romantic movies with female protagonists while guys like movies with more masculine roles.
Whether you agree or not, this list makes a good starting point when you're thinking about your next movie rental:
TOP ROMANCES - WOMEN:
1. The Notebook (2004) 2. Titanic (1997) 3. Pretty Woman (1990) 4. Sleepless in Seattle (1993) 5. A Walk to Remember (2002) 6. Ghost (1990) 7. Dirty Dancing (1987) 8. Gone With the Wind (1939) 9. William Shakespeare’s Romeo +Juliet (1996) 10. Juno (2007) TOP ROMANCES – MEN:
1. Titanic (1997) 2. Casablanca (1942) 3. Sleepless in Seattle (1993) 4. Ghost (1990) 5. The Notebook (2004) 6. Gone With the Wind (1939) 7. When Harry Met Sally (1989) 8. 50 First Dates (2004) 9. An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) 10. The Princess Bride (1987)
2008517: His and Hers Product Adds Up to New Experience
It usually seems like it's Valentine's when these products are introduced to the market but K-Y® Brand has just launched YOURS+ MINE™, the first his and hers product.
This product combines two thrilling sensations all encased in two sleek test tubes. The lubricants are labeled “yours” and “mine,” and give a different sensation for each partner--and add up to a totally new experience.
And don't worry about trying to find this new product in the dark; if you expose the tubes to light during the day, the words on the vials will glow in the dark. For More Information: • visit www.KY.com
This video from TimelessCandles.com is an excellent look at how to set up a romantic, candlelit bath. The video uses pillar candles, tea light candles, and even a candle that crackles like a wood fire. You'll find some good tips in this video, too, including selecting just the right candle scents for a romantic bath.
20080518: Silhouette Launches Paranormal Short Stories
If time's in short supply (and when is it not??), here's an interesting launch we just learned of: Harlequin is launching Silhouette Nocturne Bites, romantic paranormal short stories in eBook format. They run just 10,000 - 15,000 words and launch with "Racing The Moon" by Michele Hauf to be followed by other well-known authors of paranormal romance fiction, including Lisa Renee Jones, Karen Whiddon, Vivi Anna and Lori Devoti.
The series is starting with one new title a month in all eBook formats including Adobe PDF, Microsoft Reader, Mobipocket, Palm and Sony. They can be downloaded through eHarlequin.com and all other eRetailers. Harlequin already publishes about 100 new titles a month in ebook format.
The current economic situation is on everyone's mind but just how does it impact romance? A nationwide love and money survey by TRUE.com showed that 49 percent of men and 36 percent of women stated they would not curb their dating spending in a tight economy. Only 2 percent of men and 1 percent of women stated that higher gas prices will affect when, where, and how they date.
When it comes to restaurant dining, though, some are looking to save a little money with home-cooked meals. Twenty percent of women and 23 percent of men said they plan to spend less on dining out and focus more on romantic dinner dates at home.
And when it comes to talking about money, the TRUE.com survey found that women are more likely to want to discuss the subject. Thirty-three percent of women said that money talk was their first priority followed by talking about nothing at 29 percent, marriage at 16 percent and sex at 15 percent. The guys, however, had some different ideas. Talking about sex ranked tops at 29 percent followed by nothing at 22 percent and money in third place at 21 percent.
Welcome to the latest addition to Lovetripper.com: the Romantic Ideas Blog. Here you'll find ideas on bringing the honeymoon spirit home with everything from romantic movies and music to lingerie and ideas for romance at home.
If your guy's a Bond buff, here's your chance to be his Bond girl--with Bond Girl 007 fragrance.
