New Designer Fragrance by Diane von Furstenberg This Fall - Perfectly Indulgent for Hard Working Moms

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As a reader of Vogue Magazine for more than 25 consecutive years I love being a member of the Vogue Influencer Network.  Today I received my latest opportunity to try a new scent called Diane by Diane von Furstenberg 6.7 oz Perfumed Body Lotion. Also tucked inside the beautiful beribboned package that arrived this afternoon was a sample size of Diane Eau De Toilette Vaporisateur Natural Spray and a postcard from Diane with the fragrance tagline "Be the woman you want to be!"

The Diane by Diane von Furstenberg Products I Received

iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

Diane, created by von Furstenberg who is a mom of two children and grandmother of three, is made in France like all the world's best fragrances. This fragrance was launched at Fashion's Night Out this month. As DVF's first scent, this fragrance is both fresh and sensual relying on boldly intermingling two florals: the Frangipani and Violet nicely set off with a light, but noticeable zing of myrrh, musk and patchouli. The musk, in particular, stirs up vintage memories of disco and the late 70s in my mind.


I've been a DVF admirer since I graduated high school in 1974, the same year she took the fashion industry by storm with her iconic wrap dress. Since she's become a legend not only in her own rite as a fashion brand but also as a highly visible philanthropist for a variety of causes. Yet, for all she's accomplished, von Furstenberg says, "Children are my greatest creation."  As a mom myself of four born within a year, including triplets, I could not admire her more for everything she's done as a high profile fashion designer and as a regular mom raising kids.


In addition to Diane Fragrance Perfumed Body Lotion in Seductive Gold ($45), other products in the new line include Eau De Parfum 50 ml ($85) and 100 ml ($110), Eau De Toilette 50 ml ($65) and 100 ml ($90), and a 2-piece Fragrance Gift Set ($85). There's even a gorgeous new Diane Fragrance Wrap Dress in Stones White ($345) that is being juxtaposed in store and online with the fragrance. Not only do I adore the new fragrance, I think that knock out dress may be calling out my name right now.


How about you -- Are you a DVF fan? Is so, what do you like most about Diane von Furstenberg and why?

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FTC Disclosure: I received the Diane Fragrance Perfumed Body Lotion featured in this post (plus a sample of Diane Eau De Toilette) as a member of Vogue Influencers. I did not receive any payment or other compensation in association with this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Shanah Tovah - Happy Rosh Hashanah - Jewish New Year

Rosh Hashanah

September 29 - 30

Best Wishes for a Sweet New Year

Shanah Tovah to All

MBE's Jewish Readers!

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Pacific Standard Time Museum Art Exhibition Offers FREE Oct 2 Admission to 25 Major California Venues

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In partnership with Pacific Standard Time, an arts initiative piloted by the Getty that zeroes in on the history of art in Southern California between 1945 - 1980, at least 25 major museums in the region will be offering free admission to the public on October 2. Pacific Standard Time is likely to be one of the largest efforts to share art with the entire West Coast community as it involves more than 60 of local cultural groups in Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, San Diego, and elsewhere in the area. This special collaborative exhibition at multiple venues is already underway with events planned through the 2012. This is definitely a great opportunity for families, moms, dads, and children to enjoy all the art and other exhibits there are to see.


Chevy 1947 Photo in Pacific Standard Time special exhibit at UCLA Fowler Museum
Image Courtesy of Chicano Studies/Research Center UCLA 


Among the many museums offering free October 2 admission are

• The Getty Center
• Los Angeles County Museum of Art LACMA
• Natural History Museum of L.A. County 
• Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
• Santa Barbara Museum of Art  
• Plus many others

Image from The Getty Center

For a full list of participating exhibitions and more information see the Pacific Standard Time site.

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FTC Disclosure: I am an avid supporter of the arts and the museums of Southern California. However, I did not receive any payment or other compensation in association with this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.