Harrods in London is hosting  The Perfume Diaries, an exhibition exploring the past, present and future of the fragrance industry. “So many people are fascinated by perfume,” said Emma Hockley, buyer, perfumery and cosmetics, adding she was inspired to work on the exhibition as she was struck by the wealth of brand and product information available to beauty buyers, whereas consumers generally have access to much less. “I thought it was a shame they don’t get to see that; they just see the finished bottle.”

The exhibition explores the history of fragrance chronologically and in a social context. For instance, the knock-’em-out-in-the-elevator scents of the Eighties will be highlighted against the decade’s greed-is-good backdrop.

Each of the fragrances chosen to be part of The Perfume Diaries was picked because of its influence on the industry or because it is emblematic of its époque.

Roja Dove, who curated the exhibition, said many exhibits will be on show for the first time. As well as bottles and advertising images, the exhibition, which will run through Oct. 2, incorporates other artifacts, too. A Dior Couture dress dating from the Forties, linked to the Miss Dior scent, is on show, for example, as well as the Van Cleef & Arpels pendant that inspired the brand’s First fragrance. Harrods also teamed with Givaudan on an exhibit, which explains how fragrance is made.

A lecture series will run in tandem with The Perfume Diaries, which is housed in Harrods’ Georgian Restaurant, with speakers, including Jean-Paul Guerlain.

Kick-Off Saturday, September 11 from 2 – 5 pm

Marie’s Designer Outlet and Sheri of Arbonne are teaming up to help support our troops with “Operation Creekside”.     YOU CAN HELP TOO…  Simply bring in, to the Outlet, any of the following items: 

Razors, shaving cream, wipes, corn nuts, white socks, Nature Valley granola bars, Blue Diamond almonds, any kind of nuts without chocolate (healthy snacks), popcorn, deodorant, feminine hygiene, toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floor, small sandwich bags – used to separate products.

Arbonne products – protein ready shakes, protein shakes, fiber, children’s vitamins (for clinic), foot creme, lotions, shampoo & conditioner, any make-up, any skin care products, sun screen.

Bibles, books – new, magazines, playing cards, gum and mints.

Marie’s Designer Outlet and Arbonne will be donating 5% of all sales towards the cost of shipping all collected items  to our troops overseas.

We look forward to seeing you for your support!

Today I found an interesting article about a new fashion online game and I want to share the information with you.  Create your own boutique.  Have fun!        http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/news/digital-downloads/gaming/e3ic2e2d16144df098a532ac5cfb41ef595

This week, July 7  to July 11, Marie’s Designer Outlet is selling samples merchandise  from our various boutique designers, Simon Chang, Joseph Ribkoff, Blue Ice, Belamie and more. Samples fit from size 4 to 8′s. Our boutique outlet carried quality women’s apparel  from boutique designers.

Remember we carry quality merchandise at discounted prices.

The summer fashions of Canadian designer Simon Chang have arrived into Marie’s Designer Outlet.   Come in early for best selection and sizes of the new arrivals.

Did you know if you invite a friend and she joins Marie’s Designer Outlet email list, you can earn $10 Marie’s Designer Dollars?   For every friend who joins you earn an additional $10 Marie’s Designer Dollars.

Come into Marie’s, a unique designer boutique outlet, and enjoy 25% off all sweaters.  The sale starts Friday, May 21 until May 29.  Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook and follow us on Twitter

With Mother’s Day coming this Sunday, we would like YOU to treat YOURSELF to a new Spring outfit.

On Friday and Saturday, May 7th and 8th , all spring merchandise will be 20% off.  Come early for best selection.

Wondering what to give your mother or daugher?  Marie’s Designer Dollars are the perfect Gift Certificate and can be used at any time at our boutique outlet.

Come in to our women’s fashion  boutique outlet to view the beautiful and vibrant new colors of  Blue Ice and enjoy a 25% discount on April 20 and 21,  Tuesday and Wednesday, only.  Bring a friend and earn 10 Marie’s Designer Dollars towarads your next purchase.

Now you can find us on www.facebook.com/mariesdesigneroutlet, www.twitter.com/mariesoutlet   Check us out!!!