FIVE OF THE BEST SCENTS
This Christmas, invigorate your senses with some of our favourite scents and aromas. From the distinctive whiff of 2 Man to the fragrant True Star inspired by the sexy Beyoncé. If you're the one doing the buying, shop around for the best deals. Check out 3-for-2 bargains, supermarkets and websites. Even Woolworths sell Paul Smith these days.
FOR MEN
ECHO by Davidoff ~ Urban to its core. Ingrained with pimento,
black pepper, cardamom and sandalwood. 50ml £29
2 MAN by Comme Des Garcons ~ Utterly distinctive, for the
man that knows what he likes. Combines incense, saffron and mahogany. 50ml
£29.50
BOSS IN MOTION by Hugo Boss ~ Potent blending of musk, cinnamon
and fizzy citrus is manly and sexy. 90ml £36
LACOSTE RED by Lacoste ~ Virile sporty overtones of apple
and precious woods make for a bitter, sensual edge. 125ml £37
COOL by Molton Brown ~ Sexy with infusions of essential oils,
wild mint, tangerine and cedar. Be warned, this is the one the boyfriend will
nick. 100ml £31
FOR WOMEN 
BLUSH by Marc Jacobs ~ Sophisticated and inspired by Marc's
Paris garden of jasmine and honeysuckle. 50ml £49
HAPPY by Clinique Style ~ Chic and modern, layered with orchids
and lilies, red grapefruit and bergamot. 50ml 29.50
WOMAN by Ted Baker ~ Youthful, easy to wear fragrance infused
with tangerine, apple and jasmine. 100ml £35
TRUE STAR by Tommy Hilfiger ~ Inspired by Beyoncé
with accents of florals and toasted grains. 50ml £29
212 SEXY by Carolina Herrera ~ Truly sexy with a citrus top
note and pink pepper undertones. 60ml £35
Available from selected department stores, perfumeries, larger pharmacies
and fragrance websites.
Kitsch CHRISTMAS
Bring a smile on Xmas morning to friends, family and lovers with over the
top Camp and Kitsch gifts. From the ridiculous monkey nail dyer to the sublime
pink and white flock bambis. For the kitsch aficionado, the art of Vladimir
Tretchikoff on placemats and coasters is a must.
Happy Holidays.
Willie hot water bottle £12 www.enjoy.co.uk
Trailer Trash/Bitch (set of 2) Glasses £6.95 www.prowlerdirect.co.uk
Monkey nail dryer £4.50 Oliver Bonas 020 7627 4747
and London stores www.oliverbonas.com
Cat in Tiara A5 note book £5 Paperchase 020 7467 6200
for stockists/mail order 0161 839 1500 - www.paperchase.co.uk
Message tree baubles £2.75 each Paperchase stockist
as before
Cheeky Chimp contact lens case £8 Oliver Bonas stockist
as before
Placemat & coaster set £15.99 / £ 6.99 Prowler
stores Soho & Kings Cross
Baby Bambis £2.50 each Paperchase stockist as before
Retro Recipe Book £9.75. Paperchase stockists as before
Embrace slipper keyring and lip-gloss £5 Boots stores
nationwide
And don't forget, you can support Positive Nation by buying your Christmas Cards on line at www.ukcoalition.org
