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  • 1 month ago | montecristomagazine.com | Amanda Ross

    The 7 Virtues Clementine Dream FragranceWhen Canadian Barb Stegemann’s best friend was injured in Afghanistan as a soldier, she vowed to carry on his mission of peace. Launched in 2010, The 7 Virtues fragrance line is now sold in 16 countries around the world and celebrates its 15th anniversary this year.

  • 2 months ago | montecristomagazine.com | Amanda Ross

    Marimekko MaridenimSpring’s Marimekko Maridenim capsule collection—its second denim drop—acts as a sartorial canvas for the Finnish lifestyle brand’s popular midcentury prints. A new checkered Jäkälä pattern in a matching shirt and jeans set draws inspiration from the traditional ikat dyeing technique, while the iconic abstract floral print Unikko blooms on a denim skirt, jacket, and jeans ensemble.

  • 2 months ago | houseandhome.com | Amanda Ross

    Entertaining Author: Amanda Ross Published on January 29, 2025 Print This Presented by: On a recent January evening, spirit aficionados gathered in Vancouver, B.C., where Patrick Leger, master blender and director of operations for Grand Marnier, poured them one of the rarest liqueurs in the world — Grand Marnier Quintessence. Scroll down for details of this exclusive. In celebration of Lunar New Year, Patrick flew in from France’s Cognac region to present the rarest and most exclusive Grand...

  • Jan 15, 2025 | montecristomagazine.com | Amanda Ross

    Balmain Anniversary Hair Accessory CollectionInspired by the Balmain Paris fashion house, Balmain Hair has been creating catwalk tresses for 50 years. To commemorate this golden anniversary, the brand introduces a limited-edition hair accessory collection, which includes a white napa-leather barrette with an 18-karat gold-plated B, a pearl-encrusted clip, and a puffed white-leather headband with a gold-plated logo.

  • Dec 2, 2024 | montecristomagazine.com | Amanda Ross

    Chanel Purse SprayOn May 5, 1921—the fifth day of the fifth month—Coco Chanel launched her N°5 fragrance, which went on to become the world’s most popular perfume. This winter, the limited-edition Chanel N°5 L’eau eau de toilette and N°5 eau de parfum arrive as purse sprays, along with bracelets featuring a lucky number five charm so they can be worn on the wrist for on-the-go seasonal scent.