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Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Discover Vulcano pour homme edt review

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Pictured: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Discover Vulcano pour homme edt.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Discover Vulcano pour homme edt is a new flanker fragrance to Dolce & Gabbana’s original Light Blue for men. Named after Vulcano, an Aeoleon Island which is known for its’ mud baths and an active, smoking crater, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Discover Vulcano pour homme eau de toilette offers a classic, masculine fragrance experience ideal for moderate weather.

This heavy, woody eau de toilette for men offers a long-lasting fragrance experience which is perfect for casual and weekend activities; as well as relaxed, evening occasions. Although the top notes offer a slight citrus scent, Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue Discover Vulcano edt offers a woody fragrance experience which originates from its’ base.

Top notes: Lemon, Ginger

Middle notes: Cypress, Lavender

Base notes: Vetyver, Cedarwood

We tested out Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Discover Vulcano pour homme edt on an eighty degree, summer day. The fragrance instantly gave off a woody scent laced with vetyver and light lemon. The woody scent lasted throughout the day while gently fading away into the evening hours. It is ideal for moderate weather during the spring, summer and fall months. 

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Discover Vulcano pour homme edt can be found online here.

Santana Row Poolside Soiree 2014

 in Events / General Fashion / Men's Fashion / Shopping  tagged celebrity style / men / rita / runway / runway trends / santana row / summer 2014 by

Santana Row’s annual Poolside Soiree took place June 7, 2014 and gave Fashionistas in the Bay Area and beyond a snapshot into what is hot for summer 2014. There was a large amount of flowing fabrics, hi-lo hemlines, boot-cut jeans/pants, softer hues than in season’s past, boho prints, boho silhouettes, pops of orange, pops of fuchsia, and form-fitting suiting for men. The overall vibe of the show was playful and fun; essentially what summer in the Bay Area is all about!

Below you will find photos from the runway show, celebrity host 49er Vernon Davis, before party, and after parties. Click on any photo to enlarge it.

If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, make sure you come down to Santana Row in San Jose for a day of fabulous meals and even more fabulous shopping! I already have my eyes on several of these ensembles for summer. . .

All Photos: Rita/Bay Area Fashionista 2014©

Prada Luna Rossa Extreme edt review

 in Beauty / Fragrance / Men's Fashion  tagged fathers day / holiday gift ideas / men / prada / shaving by

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Pictured: c/o Prada “Luna Rossa Extreme” eau de toilette and after shave balm from the limited edition gift set.

Prada Luna Rossa Extreme is the new fragrance for men from Prada. Debuting in December 2013, this popular men’s fragrance has quickly become one of the most coveted scents for men. For Father’s Day 2014, Prada has introduced a limited edition gift set which contains a 3.4 oz eau de toilette and 3.4 oz. after shave balm. This is the perfect set for Father’s Day; or any gifting opportunity for that matter!

We tested out both the eau de toilette and after shave balm from Prada Luna Rossa and loved the scent! The overall fragrance was warm with a peppery top which settled in after about twenty minutes. The heart of the fragrance is amber which is slightly sweetened by a light vanilla base. The fragrance experience is warm and offers  medium strength; making it appropriate for everyday wear. Love that!

Top notes: Italian Bergamot, black pepper, fresh lavender

Middle notes: Leathery balsamic labdanum, juniper berry, amber

Base notes: Intense lavender absolute, vanilla

Prada Luna Rossa Extreme edt and after shave balm is perfect for the man in your life. The gift set can be found online here, here and here. 

Shop the Prada Luna Rossa Extreme men’s fragrance collection below: