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- This new Italian Chypre Floral is the quintessence of Valentina's femininity reinterpreted with a sophisticated, intense and mysterious twist. The alluring
- Float away with the ethereal charms of Flora by Gucci Eau
Fraiche, a fragrance as enchanting as the scent of spring
Where the original Flora Eau de Toilette captures the
imagination in the daytime, and Flora Eau de Parfum beguiles at
night, Gucci Flora Eau Fraiche is a scent for all moments of light
and brightness. A magical sense of femininity that seems almost
airborne, or not of this world.
A youthful opening of citrus and peony sets a light-hearted
tone, creating an airy feel for Flora by Gucci Eau Fraiche before
descending into the velvety voluptuousness of rose and osmanthus. A
dry down of sensual patchouli and sandalwood evoke an
unforgettable, enveloping warmth.
Top Note: Citrus fruit, Peony
Heart Note: Roses, Rare Osmanthus Flower
Base Note: Patchouli, Sandalwood
- TOM FORD Jasmin Rouge Eau de Parfum, 8.4 oz. DetailsVoluptuous. Sensuous. Audacious. Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge is a voluptuous, saturated, spiced floral. An unexpected blend of precious sambac jasmine sepals absolute, an ingredient never used before in perfumery with dusky clary sage and rich spices, it unveils a new facet of jasmine's erotic decadence. Jasmin Rouge is as audacious as lacquered red lips. Its deep red bottle evokes lush and hedonistic glamour. 8.4 oz.Designer About Tom Ford: Tom F...
- $245–$450 Sold out johnlewis.comJourney to the midst of an oriental night: Leather is an art. From Cordoba, Spain to the borders of the Atlas Mountains. With a wine patina, it takes the name of "cordovan". Tattooed with gold, it is called "maroquin". Drawn to the slightly primitive and animal scent of these leathers, perfumers attempt to recreate the fascinating ambience that pairs the wild tallow scent with the smoldering, tar aromas of black birch in tanneries. In homage to the sensuality of this skin-on-skin sensation, Giorgio Armani writes a new chapter in the book of its 1,001 nights. Cuir Noir arises from this setting. A sumptuous palace awakening from the implacable heat of the day to the splendor of the oriental night. The fragrance opens on a harmonious prelude of creamy Australian Sandalwood and the accents of Rose essence. A few hints of coriander and nutmeg set off their encounter. The fragrance heart is more textured, alternating tinges of leather and smoky notes of Guaiac and Oud. In the base, animal traces of Tahitian Vanilla absolute punctuate the deep glimmer of Benzoin balm. Brand : Giorgio Armani. Fragrance Range : Privé Collection. Fragrance Type : Eau de Parfum. Scent Information The family or sub-group which this fragrance could be classified under. The four primary fragrance families are Floral, Oriental, Woody and Fresh. : Woody. Scent Intensity Information The intensity or strength of the fragrance. Light – subtle and suitable for everyday wear Moderate - a noticeable but not overpowering signature scent Strong - ideal for those who want to make a bold, confident statement : Strong. Scent Longevity Information Approximately how long the scent remains detectable when worn. Light - up to 2 hours Medium - 2 to 4 hours Long-Lasting - 4 hours + : Long-Lasting. Size : 100ml.
- $3,000 Sold out saksfifthavenue.comAt the heart of scandalous nights, a sparkling Angel star blurs the lines between ultimate fantasy and indulgent reality. A 38mm Swarovski crystal is delicately poised, dangling at the center of the bottle as a reflection of prestige and beauty. More than 250 gleaming Swarovski crystals surround the jewel. This limited edition apparition of opulent luxury is exceedingly rare, with less than 100 pieces existing in the universe. Refillable. 14.2 oz.
- $260 Sold out nordstrom.comAn irresistible desire to dive into one's fantasies is born from a unique drop of perfume. Let your senses decide what kind of woman you wish to be tonight. The Carnal Elixirs highlight the pleasure of marvelously daring olfactory discoveries. Subtle, forbidden fragrances that delicately reveal the many facets of a woman.Underneath the Chypre Fatal woman's cool, refined exterior, a passionate fire burns. A woman to love but never truly know, she always has the upper hand with those who dare to try to own her.The intense aura of this fatal fruity chypre haunts, as it presses and caresses with rose, to which patchouli brings its spicy, woody overtones. Vanilla and white peach sensually soften the harmony that leaves an indelible trail.Top notes: white peachHeart notes: roseBase notes: patchouli, vanilla Brand: GUERLAIN. Style Name:Guerlain 'Les Elixirs Charnels' Chypre Fatale Eau De Parfum. Style Number: 523710. Available in stores.
- Oh, Lola! Marc Jacobs perfume
- Floral-woody-green, a white and green floral harmony. A unique blend of light-heartedness and sophistication. N°19 Eau de Parfum is not simply a different concentration, but an olfactory reinterpretation, which is faithful to the spirit and base notes of the original composition.
- Flowerbomb is a floral explosion, a profusion of flowers that has the power to make everything more positive. This season, Flowerbomb dresses up in a whimsical pink pleated flower inspired by Viktor & Rolf couture. A gorgeous plasma effect reflects from the inside out giving Flowerbomb sensational dimension. Brand: Viktor & Rolf. Style Name: Viktor & Rolf 'Flowerbomb' Couture Eau de Parfum. Style Number: 589596.
- Eau de Parfum Vaporizador 80 ml Nina L'Elixir Nina Ricci - Mujer - Fragancias - Fragancias - El Corte Inglés - Belleza$89 Sold out elcorteingles.esCompra Eau de Parfum Vaporizador 80 ml Nina L'Elixir Nina Ricci. El Corte Inglés. Belleza.
- Escape into the wild with the Banana Republic Wildbloom Eau de Parfum, a spontaneous and joyful fragrance. Inspired by women who are free spirited and adventurous, Wildbloom bursts to life in a vivid cascade of floral fruity and chypre notes. Bright, fresh and irresistibly feminine, it is the scent for women who enjoy every moment of their day. Wildbloom's sparkling top notes of juicy guava and subtly sharp pink grapefruit scintillate the senses, before an exotic heart of blue orchid and wild camellia capture the imagination. A softly sensual dry down of patchouli and sandalwood rounds off this vibrant Banana Republic scent beautifully. A stylish bonus: the slim bottle features an oversized leather flower, which can be used as a fashion accessory. Top Notes: Guava, Pink Grapefruit Heart Notes: Blue Orchid, Wild Camellia Base Notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood
- $120–$185 Sold out nordstrom.com"Sexy, fresh oriental fragrance recalls the irrepressible spirit of the young Coco Chanel. An elegant, luxurious scent in a classic signature bottle, perfect for the dressing table or for travelling.Notes: bergamot, orange, jasmine, rose, patchouli, vetiver, white musks, vanilla.Apply to throat and wrist pulse points lightly in the morning and evening. Brand: CHANEL. Style Name:Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Parfum. Style Number: 167198. Available in stores."
- Lalique 2011 Crystal Parfum - Envol HighlightsThe flacon's surface, with its unique undulations, puts the exceptional know-how of our master glassmakers to the test when removing it from its mold. The master glassmaker skillfully takes a portion of molten crystal from the crucible, mouth-blows the sphere, and then polishes it with unrivaled finesse. The stopper is pressed by hand, and a final annealing step brings out its unique red color. Sealed with a traditional bladdering and adorned with...
- The One Edp Lace is a modern floral and oriental fragrance that combines modern fruit ingredients with the perfumers classic palette of white flowers. A lasting, sensual depth, a scent that caresses the skin. Top notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Citrus, Lychee, Peach and Honey. Heart notes: Madonna Lily, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine. Base notes: Plum, Vetiver, Amber, Musk and Milky vanilla.
- $120 nordstrom.com""The perfume of enchantment. An amber wood for women, surprising and magical."" - Jean-Claude Ellena.From surprise to magic and from magic to enchantment, Eau des Merveilles leads us by the nose on a dream cloud. A multi-facetted novel built on a woody amber accord that resonates right through to the top notes, this fragrance was created in 2004 by Ralph Schwieger and Nathalie Feisthauer. It successfully takes on the challenge of being a sparkling women's perfume with not a flower in sight.The eau de parfum, warm and sensual. Brand: HERMES. Style Name:Hermes Eau Des Merveilles L'Ambre Des Merveilles - Eau De Parfum. Style Number: 583790. Available in stores.
- $120 Sold out debenhams.comA Floral-Powdery-Green fragrance that reveals a new powdery-musky facet. The voluptuous scent of a bouquet of Iris with the freshness of a breeze of Vetiver roots N 19 POUDR : within the smoothest, silkiest whisper lies the boldness of a legendary accord.
- Houbigant Paris. Orangers en Fleurs Parfum, 3.3 oz. Houbigant's newest Quelques Fleurs creation celebrates the Orange Blossom. The Orange Blossom is a symbol of fertility, of abundance?because Orange trees produce flowers and fruit at the same time?of innocence and marriage by excellence. It is also the emblem of love. It is an orange blossom note wrapped in a sophisticated perfume blend of Turkish rose absolute warmed by an animalistic note of Egyptian jasmine absolute. The body is a subtle blend of tuberose and Eau de Brouts absolute, an exclusive Robertet raw material, surrounded by the Ylang Comores essence and slightly spiced by Nutmeg. A cedar wood blend with a touch of musk completes the composition. 3.3 oz. / 100 mLDesigner
- Discover this luminous amber-floral fragrance. This fresh and warm scent is ideal for Spring and Summer wear.
- The Cartier™ Délices eau de parfum is a more concentrated, longer lasting version of its predecessor, creating an even more intoxicating feel. Notes: Iced cherry, bergamot, pink pepper, violet, jasmine, freesia, amber, tonka bean, musk, sandalwood. Mood: Sensual, alluring, rousing. Gorgeous colored glass bottle with carved flower top. 1.6 fl. oz eau de parfum. Made in France.
- October 23 - November 22 Independent, ambitious and hardworking, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Enjoy this golden scorpion, decorated with a brilliant birthstone clasp made of citrine-colored crystal. Filled and refillable with Lucidity Translucent Pressed Powder (small size refill). Beautifully boxed with a velvety pouch. Approximate dimensions: 2.125" diameter x 0.5" thick.
- Dress cheeks in a sensual flush of color with this ultra-chic compact that seamlessly blends matte and iridescent textures to create a shimmery, lit-from-within look. Incredibly versatile, this blush colors, contours and highlights to create any effect-from natural to glamorous. The beautifully blendable formula contains self-adapting pigments that capture and transform light's intensity into a vibrant color source that complements any complexion. Remarkably silky texture blends beautifully for buildable, custom color.
- A delicate, giftable compact. This season, give the gift of radiant skin with the Sulwhasoo Shine Classic Compact, an ornately detailed powder compact available only at Bergdorf Goodman . Created exclusively for holiday, the limited-edition compact is an ode to the beauty culture of Korea, importing a time-honored element of the traditional beauty ritual stateside. Sulwhasoo took inspiration from a classic Korean motif in creating this compact, weaving the iconic six-petal plum blossom into its design. Found on the flower-patterned doors of Buddhist temples, the plum blossom evokes the infinite beauty of curves and straight lines. The color within reflects the apricot color of plum blossom coming into bloom after winter, while plum blossom extracts offer skin the same protective benefits that shield the delicate flower from the elements. Delivered through air channels that allow skin to breathe, the powder promotes a smooth, fine, glowing complexion, leaving skin radiantly translucent. How To Use: After applying base makeup, lift an appropriate amount using a puff and tap lightly over entire face. On even parts or to touch up makeup, carefully apply pressure.
- Finely-milled light pink formula adjusts to the skin's chemistry to create a customized look of "pinched" rosy cheeks. Each blush comes in a sleek silvertone case with an easy-to-use brush applicator and features an embossed Dior logo pattern. The universal shade Petal works on all skin tones. Made in France. Cosmetics - Dior Cosmetics. Dior.
- A recurrent theme in many of the designer's collections over the years, Dolce & Gabbana Makeup now present the Lace Collection. This smooth powder formula delivers a sun kissed warmth and natural glow. The four shades are each layered with golden pearl for a subtle shimmer, adding a glistening radiance to the complexion. Wear by day to illuminate the skin, or by night to exude radiance. As seen in The Review magazine.
- $42 Sold out debenhams.comA luxurious case in the House style. A colour duo with a main shade to make cheekbones blush. And its smaller counterpoint for a savvy mix or a striking juxtaposition. The dense, tapered brush glides easily and precisely over the skin on application.
- All-In-One Contour, Blush and Highlighter. Sensationally smooth to sculpt and enhance your best features. Artistry is made easy with three simple steps to contour, blush and highlight your complexion. For any skin tone, any face shape your complexion naturally enhanced. Define your face, enhance or diminish any features for a complexion that is illuminated, brightened and lifted. 0.158 oz. - Blush Subtil Palette/0.158 oz.
- Do you believe in magic? Introducing Bobbi's skin perfecting Retouching Powder. Suitable for all skin types, six color-correcting shades help brighten and even out skin tone and discolorations, plus they invisibly diminish the appearance of dark spots, fine lines, redness and other imperfections while giving skin an airbrushed look. Formulated to soothe skin, control oil and never look cakey or powdery, you'll love how it adds subtle, blendable color to skin or over your favorite face powder. Can be used as an alternative to blush or bronzer; to correct âin-betweenâ foundation shades; for a dewy, glowing effect by adding moisturizer on top; or simply on bare skin with no foundation to take redness away. It's plain to seeâ"this is not your average powder. Available in Pink.
- Incorporates opulent shades for lips, eyes, nails and complexion, encased in specially created leopard print packaging, adding a new dimension to the irresistible luxury of Dolce & Gabbana makeup. The palette is inspired by the colours of the original leopard print, while touches of glistening gold and fiery red provide the perfect dramatic accents. Made in France.
- The look encompasses golden shine for cheeks, peach and amethyst colors for eye makeup, lipsticks of plum or shimmering copper, and velvet texture lip glosses.
- EXCLUSIVELY AT SAKS. Perfected shades highlight cheekbones and add depth and contour to the complexion. Luminous Cheek Colour enlivens the face with subtle luminosity, imparting a healthy glow. The palette of shades boasts an array of sumptuous colours, complimenting smooth, perfect skin. .17 oz.
- $59 Sold out nordstrom.comYours for $58.50 with any Estee Lauder purchase. A $340 value.Be your own makeup artist with 24 colors, a full-size Sumptuous Extreme Mascara, brushes and more. Set includes a beauty wallet with interchangeable eye and cheek palettes, look cards for subtle and statement looks and a slim, red case traveler. Limited quantities. Order now for best availability.Smokey Plum Deluxe Eye and Cheek Palette contains:- Pure Color Blush in Audacious Plum.- Pure Color Satin Eyeshadows in Sepia Sand, Nocturnal Blue, Tranquil Moon, Ivory Slipper.- Pure Color Shimmer Eyeshadows in Amethyst Spark, Amazing Grey, Tempting Mocha.- Pure Color Matte Eyeshadow in Provocative Plum.Soft Neutrals Deluxe Eye and Cheek Palette contains:- Bronzer in Bronze Goddess Soft Shimmer.- Pure Color Shimmer Eyeshadows in Pink Flash, Hot Cinnamon, Silver Bell, Enchanted Forest.- Pure Color Satin Eyeshadows in Sugar Cube, Nude Fresco, Sugar Biscuit.- Pure Color Matte Eyeshadow in Chocolate Bliss.Both palettes contain:- Three Pure Color Lipsticks in Hot Kiss, Tiger Eye, Blushing.- Two Pure Color Intense Kajal Eyeliners in Blackened Black and Blackened Sapphire.- Pure Color Gloss in Plum Divine.- Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara.- Gentle Eye Makeup Remover.- Makeup Brush Set including powder, blush, lip and eye brushes.- Companion wallet to hold palette.- Train case with a red, woven finish.- Look cards. Brand: Estee Lauder. Style Name: Estee Lauder 'Ultimate Color' Collection ($340 Value). Style Number: 623482.
- Created especially for high definition cameras, our invisible skin-smoothing powder instantly erases pores on all skin tones. A healing omega-3 complex replenishes hydration, promotes micro-circulation and reduces skin hypersensitivity.
- $55 Sold out saksfifthavenue.comThis multi-toned bronzer is delivered in a sleek, round, silver cannage compact. It is accompanied by a mini kabuki brush that creates a veil of color and radiance on the face, for a natural, healthy glow. Featuring new Mineral Prism technology, energizing water, and a light transparent formula to create an energized, glowing complexion. Available in 2 universal harmonies. - Diorskin Nude Tan Healthy Glow Enhancing Powder in Sunlight
- The legendary Dior palette, with its rich and long-lasting colours, offers an infinite range of possibilities. Apply the lightest shade to the inside corner of the upper eyelid and a darker shade along the upper lash line. To finish, add a third colour to the corner of the middle lid and, for intensity and emphasis, apply another shade under the lower lash line. Drawing its inspiration from the seminal shades of the 1947 New Look collection, Dior has created 4 new harmonies from the legendary 5 Colour palette. Royal Kaki, Bleu de Paris, Rose Porcelaine and Grège reveal its depth, for a High in Colour metamorphosis.
- New Look collection. 5 colour eye palette. Long-lasting results. 6g.
- Lancôme's Ombre Hypnôse is an intense and smoothing eyeshadow. Crease-resistant, it boasts a pearly formulation for a luminous, silky finish. For wide eyes, sweep across the eyelid. For a more defined look, blend and contour the eye.
- The new intensity in eyecolour. Long-lasting, hard-wearing formula. Multi colours. Multi finishes. Major impact. Fragrance free. Ophthalmologist-tested. 2.1g.
- Infinitely luminous and sensationally smooth All-in-One Five Shadow Palette to brighten eyes. This versatile palette conveniently creates a full eye look for day or night. Experience the newest generation of luminosity as silky lustrous powders transparently wrap the skin, allowing a seamless layering of pure color for a silky sheen and radiant finish. Long wear 8 hour formula. Color does not fade and continues to stay true.
- From classic ivory to rich brown, the shades of the essential eyeshadow compact offer unlimited looks of elegance. The smudge-proof, dermatologist-tested formula can be applied dry for subtle shading or dampened for more intense color, with long-wearing results even in extreme climates.
- Eye colour trio. True intense colour. Silky smooth texture. Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. 3g.
- Application is simple and playful, making everything possible for a mistake-proof result. Apply the lightest mat shade as a base, then the iridescent light shade to add a touch of color, for instance in the inner corner of the eye. To structure the eyes, apply the darker medium shade on your crease. Finally, use the darkest shade as an eyeliner.
- $59–$61 Sold out nordstrom.comOne essential compact offers unlimited eye looks, with shade combinations ranging from matte to frost to satin for multiple looks, contrasting or complementary. The versatile formula can be applied dry for subtle shadowing, or dampened for more intense color. Dermatologist tested. Organic polymer derivatives ensure smudge-proof long wear, particularly in high temperature or humidity. Dermatologist-tested.
- $62 Sold out saksfifthavenue.comDesigned for the woman that loves to enhance her eyes, the colours of the eyeshadow collection are presented in beautiful combinations and set in a selection of Quads and Duos. True to Dolce & Gabbana form, shades range from subtle to vivid and take pride in subversive contrast. 0.16 oz. - Smooth Eye Colour Quad/0.16 oz.
- Eye colour trio. True intense colour. Silky smooth texture. Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. 3g.
- The essence of late summer in eight sultry shades (for that tawny skin-glow that happens just before dusk). Featuring a mix-and-play palette of neutral shadows to transition you effortlessly from summer to fall: a light base shade, six medium lid shades and a dark liner shade. Includes a dual-ended Eye Shadow and Eye Liner brush-all in a sleek mirrored compact-so you can apply everything like a pro.
- Emphasize your eyes with this beautiful combination of two shades.
- Burberry Eye Enhancer comes in twenty weather inspired shades from iconic trench to smoky metal
The shadows can be blended to create a range of eye enhancing colours. The innovative formula uses silicones for smooth and flawless application and contains micronised satin smooth pigments to ensure long-lasting colour.
- Quad of eyeshadows. 4 varying shades and textures. Presented in gold-tone compact with applicators.
- With the eyeshadow palette, it is easy to create a professional smoky eye look. Soft or sophisticated – whatever suits your mood! The palette contains: Serum Primer. Mini Eyeliner Pencil. Matte Serum-enriched Eyeshadow. Shiny Serum-enriched Eyeshadow. Glow. Brow liner. 2 Double-ended Applicators. Brand : Dior. Eyeshadow Type : Powder. Makeup Finish : Matte.
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- Jasmine Rouge collection. Luminous lipstick. 3g. Regrettably, this product is non-returnable.
- Moisturizes and protects lips. Flawless, long-lasting wear. Sleek texture provides feather-proof coverage with a satin finish. Clean, precise definition thanks to the beveled, spiral form of the stick.
- ROUGE ALLURE VELVET - Lipstick - Chanel Makeup, $34.00, available at Chanel
- Perfect Rouge Lipstick by Shiseido. A glamorous lipstick in a brilliant colour and stunning shine. Make your lips fuller with more lustre while it nourishes and moisturises. Dermatologically tested. 4g.
- $42 Sold out myer.com.au
- Elevating matte to a new elegance, this next-generation, non-drying matte lipstick glides on lips with intensely rich, long-wearing colour and a sumptuously soft, velvet matte finish.
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- Elevating matte to a new elegance, this next-generation, non-drying matte lipstick glides on lips with intensely rich colour and a sumptuously soft, velvet matte finish.
- Tempting lipstick with a sheer finish
- Elevating matte to a new elegance, this next-generation, non-drying matte lipstick glides on lips with intensely rich color and a sumptuously soft, velvet matte finish.
- This lustrous, color-saturated lipstick, infused with Volulip™ delivers brilliant moisturizing color, lasting comfort and shine for a plumper, fuller looking lips. Lips look fuller, more defined... Feel youthfully smooth, soft and nourished. Ceramide Triple Complex helps strengthen and retexturize skin's appearance and hold vital skin-plumping moisture within the skin. Lips look fuller and younger. Contours seem more defined. Features & Benefits. Ultra brilliant color and radiant shine. Lips feel moisturized for up to 20 Hours. Infused with Volulip™, a new ultra plumping agent, so lips appear fuller and more plumped. Reduces appearance of vertical lines on lips. Soothes, protects and preserves lips. Plumps lips with moisture enriched pigmnents. The Ceramide Ultra Lipstick case makes a luxurious fashion statement. Embossed with a design inspired by the iconic Elizabeth Arden Red Door, this sleek column of richly textured golden metal is a precious accessory meant to be seen and admired. Volulip™ is used under the authorization of Sederma, Inc.
- Nude does not end with a flawless complexion. Dior presents a collection of lipsticks that take nude to the next level. A collection of eight radiant lip-blush shades, instantly hydrates, plumps and smoothes lips for an elegant finish. Winner of Allure magazine's 'Best of Beauty' award for Best Nude/Dark Lipstick shade Twill, 2013. By Dior.
- We've picked out 12 nude lipcolors that won't fade into the background. See our choices for the best subtle shades that are anything but boring.
- We've picked out 12 nude lipcolors that won't fade into the background. See our choices for the best subtle shades that are anything but boring.
- $34 Sold out yslbeautyus.comThe must have for the perfect matte lip look. Rich, creamy formula is infused with a velvet complex for a luxuriously smooth application, and jojoba oil for long lasting comfort. Intense color pigments for a vibrant touch of color that lasts.
- Preview, Photos: MAC Cremesheen + Pearl Lipstick And Glass Lip Glosses- 15 New Asian Inspired Shades
- $25 Sold out harrods.comConditioning lipstick. Lightweight formula. Sparkling shine finish. 3.8g.
- We've picked out 12 nude lipcolors that won't fade into the background. See our choices for the best subtle shades that are anything but boring.
- A texture that transforms with ultimate sensuality. Both light and covering, the cream texture becomes fluid on contact with the lips, for a delightful feeling and an exceptional gliding effect. A nutri-protective vegetal complex nourishes your lips, keeping them smooth, soft and comfortable. An object that arouses women's desire. This ultra-sensual texture is presented in an elegant case with beautiful feminine curves. The golden metallic tube is adorned with an intricate ring to discreetly reveal the shade and a clever mirror for easy and quick makeup at any time of the day. A generous range of radiant shades. Thanks to the glossy film that reflects the light, and the color-shine complex that magnifies the color, this new lipstick will make your lips simply irresistible. Exquisite beige, luscious pink, enchanting red: choose your own voluptuous attitude. Winner of WWD magazine's 'Prestige Brand of the Year' award; 2012. Colors featured in the spring collection include No. 007 Lingerie Pink, No. 008 Fetish Pink, No. 019 Frivolous Pink and No. 029 Opera Rose. Model is wearing No. 029 Opera Rose. By Yves Saint Laurent.
- Loreal Colour Riche Lipstick 510 Designer Mauve in Health & Beauty, Make-Up & Tools, Lipsticks | eBay
- Conditioning lipstick. Lightweight formula. Sparkling shine finish. 3.8g.
- Shanghai Express: Warm brick red. A modern, semi-matte lipstick that provides full-bodied, velvety color. Features: Long-wearing, full-coverage finish. Rich, vivid shade range from neutrals to high-fashion hues. Patented blend of conditioners and antioxidants hydrate, nourish and protect lips.
- Sheer lipstick by NARS, Translucent formula, Enriched with vitamin E for maximum hydration, Long-lasting colour pigments for a natural tint.
- $26 Sold out johnlewis.comColour so creamy, it seduces every curve of your lips. You know this is an extraordinary lipstick from the moment it touches your lips. The colour has true character and depth. The finish is lustrous for a smooth, sophisticated shine. Rich and conditioning, yet soft and light. Loves your lips with hours of moisture. Hours of wear. Make it your signature. 3.8g. In shade Rich Red. Brand : Estée Lauder. Effect : Moisturising. Lipstick Finish : Gloss.
- To Tom Ford, there is no more dramatic accessory than a perfect lip. It is the focus of the face and it has the power to define a woman's whole look. Each lip color is Tom Ford's modern ideal of an essential makeup shade. Rare and exotic ingredients including soja seed extract, Brazilian murumuru butter and chamomilla flower oil create an ultracreamy texture with an incredibly smooth application. Specially treated color pigments are blended to deliver pure color with just the right balance of luminosity.
- This Nars Lipstick has a beautifully sheer formula infused with ingredients to improve the condition of the lips. Sheer, long lasting color pigments have been suspended in this translucent formula to provide a sophisticated shine. FEATURES: Lightweight formula glides on smoothly. Patented blend of conditioners and antioxidants hydrate, nourish and protect lips. HOW TO USE Wear Sheer Lipstick alone for a quick, easy lip, or apply it over your favorite Pure Matte or Velvet Matte Lip Pencil.
- Laura introduces a luxurious new lipstick that gives lips the ultimate in colour, texture, and finish. In one smoothing swipe, the crème formula envelops lips in rich colour with a semi-lustrous finish. The cushiony, lightweight texture feels comfortable, while pure olive oil and vitamin E nourish lips. Features an elegant, modern case with a metalized finish. .14 Oz.
- Make a bold statement with the Bite Beauty Luminous Crème Lipstick. Featuring no parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances or petrochemicals and a fusion of natural ingredients, your lips will shine healthily in no time. The Bite Beauty Luminous Crème Lipstick adds a bright pop of colour to your smile and completes the look of any outfit.
- $33 Sold out johnlewis.comRouge Pur Couture. Pure Colour, Satiny Radiance SPF 15. Yves Saint Laurent's new-generation lipstick inspired by Monsieur Saint Laurent's iconic colour palette: red, fuchsia and orange, this collection of captivating couture shades offers each complexion a customised look. The luxurious gold case that doubles as a handy mirror unveils an SPF 15 moisturising formula that saturates lips with intense, stay-true colour and medium to full coverage with a radiant, satin finish for up to 6 hours. 3.8g. Brand : Yves Saint Laurent. Effect : Longwear. Lipstick Finish : Satin.
- We've picked out 12 nude lipcolors that won't fade into the background. See our choices for the best subtle shades that are anything but boring.
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Back in 1899, Smith & Wesson introduced the .38 Special. The K-frame model 10 offered civilians reliability, simplicity, a kick-ass caliber and a classic design—all at an affordable price. From day one, the competition was fierce. Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but many .38 Special knock-offs were "special" in the non-PC ironic sense of the word. In fact, some of these wheelguns were so bad they earned a "use-it-once and throw it in the river" reputation— an activity that had nothing to do with target shooting, The "Saturday Night Special" genre was born. Flash forward today. Progress?
Regardless of the buyer (and liquor store owner) beware selection of small .38s available over the past century, this is America. Products evolve. Improve. Develop. The guns that represent the best overall value are the ones that stick around. That's why a familiar handful of trusted names adorn the .38 home defense revolvers that occupy most armed American bedrooms today.
Three representative samples of .38s occupy the nightstands of family members. My dad used to serve warrants as a part-time constable. He owns the newest of these: the Taurus Model 85.
My mom is a former Justice of the Peace who issued the warrants dad served. She owns the original-and-even-more-ubiquitous Smith & Wesson Model 36.
My 82-year-old grandmother packs her pajama drawer with one of the best small .38s ever produced: the iconic Colt Cobra, a derivative of the famous Colt Detective Special.
So how'd they stack up? We begib with our third-place finisher, the Taurus Model 85.
Back in the day, people knocked BMWs as "the poor man's Mercedes". By the same token, you would be ill-advised to dismiss Taurus revolvers up as nothing more than cheap Smith & Wesson knock-offs. Since arriving on our shores circa the Nixon administration, the Brazilian manufacturer has come a long way – both in terms of quality and public perception. They've been building good guns at good prices for many years.
Dad's nickel-plated Model 85 looks better than good, though. Languishing in the late-afternoon sunlight, the Taurus's muscular aesthetics rivaled that of the similarly-bright Colt. A beefy shroud surrounding the 85's ejector rod—just below the Taurus's even thicker two-inch barrel—makes the gun's classic "tough guy" revolver profile even more masculine. The original-equipment, medium-toned wood grips could be more lustrous. But color-wise, they strike a remarkable contrast with the gun's brilliant finish.
The more utilitarian aspects of the Model 85's control surfaces – such as the serrations on the trigger face and the checkering on the hammer spur and the grips – keep it party real without detracting from the gun's overall aesthetics.
Although Taurus revolvers like this are usually compared to their more expensive Smith & Wesson counterparts, it was hard not to pit the Model 85 against the equally-large Colt Cobra. The similarity became even more obvious when I looked at the gun through the lens of potential concealed carry.
Yes, I know: I'm writing about "nightstand" guns here. But many – if not most – people own just one gun; it must fulfill various roles. Although the Taurus was physically larger than the Smith & Wesson Model 36, it wasn't any heavier. The Cobra was significantly lighter than both.
All three .38s had exposed hammer spurs, which detract from their attractiveness as concealed weapons. The sights were virtually identical between the three. Given all of the above, the Taurus had no clear benefit over the others in the carry department. At the risk of offering a piercing glimpse into the obvious, they're all small revolvers. They all carry like small revolvers.
They're certainly not all the same in how they shoot. Here the Taurus Model 85 lagged behind the others. And didn't.
I fired all three guns exclusively in double-action mode throughout this comparison, since that's what one would likely do if confronted by an intruder in the middle of the night. Out of the three revolvers I tested, the Taurus Model 85 had the weirdest and least-satisfying double-action trigger pull. Watch the video and you'll notice that I inadvertently jerked the trigger several times.
Despite firing a large number of rounds, I couldn't get used to the trigger's bizarre routine. First, it's as hard to get moving as a Saturday morning teenager. Next, it gets light/numb for a long time. FInally, it suddenly becomes increasingly heavy, with no clear indication of when the hammer might fall.
In fairness, my dad's gun is an early Taurus Model 85. I would like to see how a newer model's trigger stacks (or, literally, doesn't) stack up to our test sample. [ED: We'll put in a call.] And a competent gunsmith could probably eliminate the problem with a good trigger job for not a lot of money.
When aiming and firing at a dimly-lit 3:00 a.m. threat, point-of-aim shooting is a very big deal. Despite the trigger, the Taurus did a good job of shooting to the point of aim (as good as it could have done in my hands, anyway). While the Smith & Wesson Model 36 consistently produced much tighter groups than the Taurus, the S&W's bullet holes didn't fall into the center of the target as well this Brazilian bull's.
Going back to the "no-clear-advantage" department, recoil on the Model 85, like its two competitors, was extremely light and never became a distraction.
Regardless of its shortcomings, the Taurus Model 85 is still a worthy alternative to the Smith & Wesson and the Colt. It looks great, shoots accurately, and remains a fantastic value. For a nightstand gun – or even an everyday carry piece – you could do much worse than this shiny little .38. To see how you could do better, check out Parts II and III over the next few days here at TTAG.
Model: Taurus Model 85
Action type: Double action/single action revolver
Caliber: .38 S&W Special
Capacity: 5 rounds
Barrel length: 2.0″
Overall length: 6.5″
Weight: 21 oz. (unloaded)
Stock: Checkered wood
Sights: Fixed; front ramp, rear notch
Finish: Nickel-plated
Current Value: $225-$425 depending on condition
(Out of five stars)
Style * * * *
Gorgeous finish, good-looking grips, and a classic, tough-looking revolver design.
Ergonomics (carry) * * *
Though fairly light and compact, small-framed revolvers all have certain inherent carry issues (the thickness of the cylinder, for example), and the Taurus is no exception. It's still more concealable than a larger revolver.
Ergonomics (firing) * *
It would be great if it weren't for the schizophrenic trigger pull. Unfortunately, that's a big part of the ergonomics of firing a gun. Still, it didn't detract from the accuracy that much.
Reliability * * * *
This particular example, though old, hasn't been fired that much, so the jury's out. Overall, Taurus revolvers have proven very reliable over the years, so I doubt that even this older example would have any serious problems.
Customize This * *
For a nightstand gun, this is something you very well may want to do. Unfortunately, the market for small revolver accessories is nothing like the market for semi-auto add-ons. Still, a good grip-mounted laser sight might be a good – and easy to make – investment.
The trigger aside, the Taurus Model 85 is an accurate, competent little .38-caliber revolver, and my dad has every reason to sleep soundly knowing it's by his bed each night.
29 Responses to .38 Special Comparison: 3rd Place – Taurus Model 85
I have both the Colt and the Taurus 85, in the 85 I have a 6 inch barrel standard revolver and a 2 inch barrel 85 Ultralight with the Titanium frame. the standard 85 is okay, like you said a bit heavy for a CCW and not real comfortable in a inner belt holster, what really surprised me is the 85 2″ ultralight not only weights a LOT less, it is by far more accurate then the 6″ or the Colt for some reason. My Wife swears by it and I have seen her tear up targets set at 10 yards, putting a 5 rounds within 3 inches
I've had a blue mod 85 that I've carried for almost 15 years and the gun has functioned flawlessley. The blue finish is also holding up nicely. I have bobbed the hammer and put a set of boot grips on it. Would I replace it with a S&W or Colt if I could afford it, probably not as this does everything I ask of it and does it well.
While I would like it to be lighter I rarely notice it while pocket carrying. In fact it is pretty easy to forget it is there, which almost got me in trouble once.
Yes, the trigger could be better but it isn't any worse than many stock guns and a whole lot better than many of the newer DAO semi-autos that are so popular now. While I do sometimes carry a semi, 3rd gen S&W compact, my 85 is my everyday carry and goes with me almost everywhere.
I bought a Taurus Model 85, stainless steel, back around 1990 for about $200. It's small and light enough to fit easily in a coat pocket. Accurate enough for a 2″ barrel, fit and finish is fine. I never had any problems with it. Living in North St. Louis at the time, it's saved my life twice. Since I've been relying more on the 3″ barrel Rock Island Armory 1911 .45 as my concealed carry gun, I'm thinking more of carrying the Taurus (1 lb+, as opposed to a 2lb 1911).
If you can find a used one, I'd recommend it.
I initially loved the gun but now I have mixed feelings about it since it's the second time I had to return it to the factory. The first time everything locked up, couldn't open the cylinder or pull the trigger. Taurus was great they didn't even bother to fix it instead they gave me a new gun. Well guess what it's been almost two years now and the new gun had to be returned back to the factory because the cylinder does not lock up, it free spins going clockwise. So new or fixed I think I will be selling it. On the other hand I have a Taurus two inch 7 shot ported 357 magnum for over ten years and never had a problem. Go figure!
Personally I like the slightly heavier trigger pull on the Taurus 85. I like it to go "bang" at the appropriate time. Sometimes it seems prudent to blame the firearm, when in reality it is often operator error. Most Taurus firearms do have a rather lengthy trigger pull…. but many of us out there have no problem with that. Good luck!
I have found a lightly used Tarus 85 with a 3″ Barrel and it shoots very accurately. When I bought it, I had the grips changed to a larger size to fit my hand. I haven't fired a weapon since I was in the military, over 50 years ago and I was surprised to find out I could still hit a target pretty well. You can't beat a Tarus 85 for the price. I paid $285 including the new grips, the revolver is in like new condition.
I used my Taurus 85 2″ barrel to obtain my Tennessee ccw permit. Everyone else had their Glocks. They were all amazed when they examined my target at the conclusion of the range qualification. You did that with a snubbie they asked? You bet!
Why is it that so many people shoot like a champ on the internet?
Had a Taurus model 85 about 15-20 years ago. It broke one night on my local clubs lighted pistol range while a friend was shooting it. Love the stroboscopic effect of shooting at night under lights. Gun would not fire as the trigger and hammer would not move. Locked up tight. Sent back to Taurus who fixed it in short order. Sold that turkey and never looked back.
I bought a Taurus mod 85 in 1992 and it has approx 3000 to4000 rds of both hand loads and factory ammo through it with no hiccups or problems. The double action pull has lightened along the way and I can put all 5 rds in the little scoring target in the upper left on a b-27 target from 15 yards with no problem. I call BS on all who say this not an accurate pistol for any reason .
I just purchased a taurus 605 blue steel and I love it. I went in to buy a charter arms 357 pug. It was not money that I was worried about it was this is the 2 guns that I liked the most.
I would love to have the new charter arms 9mm revolver!
Hey Don,
Not sure if you remember me bud but we graduated from high school together at Creekside. How have you been bud? Great article. I like what you had to say about the Taurus 85. Was looking at getting one of these for a friend of mine. I own a Colt Detective Special in nickel and a Smith and Wesson Model 36 no dash so I'm a bit of a revolver snob myself but the 85 would seem like a great night stand gun for a beginner that's why I was researching it. Hit me up sometime. Good to see you dude.
C. Ghant
I picked up a 20-year-old Taurus 85 for $300 awhile back. I had it out at "the range" (a wood pallet on edge, with 6″ paper plates stapled to it, in front of a dirt mound) with a couple of other guys a month or so ago. I put all five shots into the right side of one plate from 25′. They were amazed I did that with a snub nosed revolver. I did shoot it single action. Still I did it within 10 seconds.
BTW, the one pictured is an older model.
Interesting article. I was born and raised in Brazil. Moved to US about 13 years ago. My first shots were from Rossi and Taurus revolvers. Some of these guns are still with my relatives down there. We are talking about 50 to 60 YO guns still rocking and rolling. I can assure you the trigger problem will improve if you give more trigger time. That doesn't mean shooting live rounds.You just need to dry fire. I have a black 1993 Taurus 85. It is safe to dry fire this model. Taurus makes good revolvers and some Semi_auto are really reliable, like my 24/7 Pro in 9mm (wonderful ergonomics and polished barrel by default) , with 45000 rds so far and the only thing I replaced was the recoil spring. As far as customer service goes, if you need something for pistols made in Brazil, it will take a lot of time to get to, just like the recoil springs took me almost 10 months. I ordered 3 of them. That means I will be ok for the next 9000 rds. Most of the Taurus revolvers bashing comes from father to son parroting. I shoot my 85 better than my 642 (too light). Love them both for what they are.The wood grip on the 85 is perfect, and gives my medium sized hand a perfect angle.
I can tell ya'll that the lifetime warranty that Taurus has is not worth the words it is written in , I sent back a Model 80 .38 Special for repair as it had gone out of time , I called to check on the repair status , used their toll free number for this purpose waited almost an hour for someone to pick up , so then I called back and chose their sales line on the menu low and behold they picked up after the second ring , I asked the woman who answered my call if she would help me , she did , I was told they could not repair my firearm but they could sell me an updated version for $200.00 , I told her they could keep it and not send me back the old paperweight , I will never buy another Taurus , and I would advise ya'll that if you want a firearm with a lifetime warranty that will be honored as it should be don't buy a Taurus . Be prepared and ready . Keep your powder dry .
Today I purchased a NEW Taurus M85 I was told was purchased NEW in 1985 or 1986, by, get this, a Little Old Lady, for personal protection. With it came a new (same vintage) box of 158 grain RNL .38 Special R&P ammo.
Outside of factory testing, this gun has NEVER been fired and is, as expected, in perfect condition, including the original box and a new (unused) cleaning kit in .38/.357 caliber.
To say I'm happy would be an understatement for sure and the asking price ($200.00) was certainly fair.
I didn't buy this gun for me specifically but, rather, for my fiancé who has MS with small hands and who can barely shoot any of my other pistols (mostly Glock's, Colt's) without trouble, even the G17 in 9mm. Truthfully, she can shoot my Ruger .22/45 but with the bull barrel of 6″, even that is too much weight, although she is accurate.
So had been looking for an all-steel small frame 5-shot revolver that isn't too heavy and fed light-recoiling ammo like full wadcutters she could practice and, hopefully, be convinced to carry CCW, although in AZ she doesn't require a permit now (but I hope to get her the permit).
Before I present it to her I plan to take the little gun out and shoot it at least 200 rounds to break it in then let her try it. IF she can master 125 grain non-plus P ammo accurately, that is what I hope to have her carry in it but if not, I'm confident 147(?) grain wadcutters will suffice as long as she does her part in placement of the rounds. I'll also provide her with a couple of speed loaders to carry with it.
After reading all the comments here, I'm confident this was a good purchase and I hope to convince her to be armed when she is out and about.
Providing this little revolver does its part and turns out to be a faithful companion, I'll feel MUCH better knowing she can protect herself should the need arise, although I pray that day never comes.
I have a model 85, probably newer than your dads and id stake my life om it! Especially with my critical defense rounds
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I own a Taurus 85, in .357 with a 4 inch barrel, J frame and is ultralight. I had not shot handguns prior to this pistol, and I quickly fell in love with it.
The 4″ barrel is quite accurate; I can hit clay targets consistently at about 20 yards, so that's a 4″ bulls-eye. It fires 357 more accurately than 38. But the kick is significant. Target practice with 38 is much easier on you.
The trigger is light and crisp in single action, and allows for precise shooting at distance.
Double action pull is a bit harder but with practice it becomes more manageable.
What do I like best about revolvers? No fail to feeds, fail to ejects, and when you pull the trigger, it goes bang, every single time.
This revolver makes a great hiking and camping gun, with enough power to fend off almost any critter, whether 2 legged or 4.
Just picked up a barely used m85 38spl in 3 inch model. Ive been searching all over the net and so far I cant seem to even find a picture of another one. I have seen them in 2 inch but never the 3 inch. I was looking for an inexpensive revolver to load with snake shot and keep with me when Im on the river fishing. 215 was what I paid for it. I have only put one box of ammo down range but from what i can tell everyones claim of accuracy is true. It can be seen on my youtube channel. If anyone viewing this has seen another 3 inch modle let me know in the comments. My channel is kevin6154 https://youtu.be/UQAdeZ7BgYE link to the vid
About 10 years back I picked up a nice looking, barely used stainless Mod 85 in .38 cal with a 2″ bbl in for about $250. It had a bobbed hammer and, oddly enough, a ported barrel. I carried it both off-duty and as a back-up gun. It's GREAT for concealment for pocket carry as it has nothing on it with which to snag your clothing. Since it can only be fired DA, after buying it, I sent it back to Taurus regarding the trigger pull. They returned it saying that all was in spec (!?). Never had to rely on it "in anger" but its a good shooter and has never failed me at the range. Glad to see the comments here about the DA trigger pull. I'll work it out at the range a little more and sit, dry-firing it, while watching TV to see if I can work out the hesitation and smooth out the trigger pull.
I purchased a from Sports Authority a Stainless Model 85 in 1992, for my Mom, She didn't care for it.
Rosewood grip is a little small, even for me, but that's the norm for snub nose revolvers. Sights consist of a small notch in the rear and a small ramp in the front. Neither is conducive for methodical, accurate shooting. Where this gun shines is for it's intended purpose; point and shoot at close distances. Even though the single action (not recommended in an emergency situation) is the best of any firearm I have ever shot, pistol or rifle, the easiest way to shoot the Model 85 is to start with a two-handed grip at chest height, muzzle level, quickly extend both arms towards the target, using the end of the barrel as the point of aim, then pull the double action trigger all the way through. Accuracy was surprisingly good. Even double taps were consistently accurate.
This way of shooting is not only more accurate, it is more fun too. No need to try to stabilize the gun and aim with nearly non-existent sights.
And absolutely no reliability problems. Can recommend to anyone wanting a good revolver at a good price.
Someone asked why everyone's a great shot on the internet. Likely because if you're reading this you have an interest in and experience with shooting. With the basics down it is not hard to be an accurate shooter. In fact in my LTC class we had a young woman who said she had never before fired a gun. She got some quick verbal instructions from a number of us in the class and LISTENED to what we said. She then EASILY passed the shooting portion of the test, liked it and said she was going to take it up seriously. It is beneficial to REMEMBER that if you are exchanging gunfire with a "bad guy" your shooting is LIKELY going to hell anyway. So while many curse "point shooting", I heartily endorse it and recommend everyone practice it, a LOT. In a close up gunfight 2″ as opposed to 4″ barrel lengths make zero difference. Neither in ability to hit the target or velocity. Carry what's comfortable and PRACTICE.
I bought a slightly used Taurus Mod 85, .38 sp with 2″ bbl approximately 10 years ago. I was greatly pleased with the accuracy of this little snubby. The ease of hitting the target in "point shooting" drills is nothing short of amazing. I put several thousand rounds through the revolver during the first 7 or 8 yrs with no problem. As another writer mentioned, the trigger smoothed out after the first 500 rds. I haven't shot it much for the past few years as I came upon my newest love as a concealed carry handgun; a Springfield XDs in .45 ACP. another story for another time.
I have owned several Taurus 85 snubbies in my 77 years and found it to be as good as S&W . I have owned both and while I always preferred the S&W m 36 they were both great little revolvers and shooters. They are just different. I can't speak for the Taurus
polymer guns but the steel ones are great. Made in America is always going to be the favorite no matter what it is.


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Some prices are just too high, no matter how much you may want the prize. The one thing you can't trade for your heart's desire is your heart.Lois McMaster Bujold
I know I owe my all to Thee, O, take this heart I cannot give. Do Thou my Strength my Saviour be; And make me to Thy glory live!Anne Bront
We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself, the means of inspiration and survival.Winston Churchill
We have to remember that no matter how much hardship we go through in our life, there is always going to be that fragile place in our heart.Angie Martinez
Never let the odds keep you from pursuing What you know in your heart you were meant to do.Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige
Your heart is the beacon, your heart is the storm. Dare to embrace it; you'll never be torn.Vanna Bonta
You won't feel under-dressed when with your naked heart you come to me, for mine is past the point to dress for company.Vanna Bonta
Pure at heart: to be like a flower that blooms as gloriously, brilliantly in a secluded wild wood, not seen and praised.Vanna Bonta
The secret of a happy life isn't buried in a treasure chest... it lies within your heart.Unknown
Back o'er the deep I turn my longing eyes, And chide the wayward passions that rebel: Yet boots it not to think, or to complain, Musing sad ditties to the reckless main. To dreams like these, adieu! the pealing bell Speaks of the hour that stays notand the day To life's sad turmoil calls my heart away.William Lisle Bowles
A good heart will help you to a bonny face, my lad and a bad one will turn the bonniest into something worse than ugly.Emily Bronte
My waking thoughts are all of thee. Your portrait and the remembrance of last night's delirium have robbed my senses of repose. Sweet and incomparable Josephine, what an extraordinary influence you have over my heart. Are you vexed? Do I see you sad? Are you ill at ease? My soul is broken with grief, and there is no rest for your lover.Napoleon Bonaparte
Friends will keep you sane, Love could fill your heart, A lover can warm your bed, But lonely is the soul without a mate.David Pratt


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More informationTHE MISSING YEARS FROM THE GREATEST CRIME SAGA OF ALL TIME
Thirty-five years ago, Mario Puzo's great American tale, The Godfather, was published, and popular culture was indelibly changed. Now, in The Godfather Returns, acclaimed novelist Mark Winegardner continues the story-the years not covered in Puzo's bestselling book or in Francis Ford Coppola's classic films.
It is 1955. Michael Corleone has won a bloody victory in the war among New York's crime families. Now he wants to consolidate his power, save his marriage, and take his family into legitimate businesses. To do so, he must confront his most dangerous adversary yet, Nick Geraci, a former boxer who worked his way through law school as a Corleone street enforcer, and who is every bit as deadly and cunning as Michael. Their personal cold war will run from 1955 to 1962, exerting immense influence on the lives of America's most powerful criminals and their loved ones, including
Tom Hagen, the Corleone Family's lawyer and consigliere, who embarks on a political career in Nevada while trying to protect his brother;
Francesca Corleone, daughter of Michael's late brother Sonny, who is suddenly learning her family's true history and faces a difficult choice;
Don Louie Russo, head of the Chicago mob, who plays dumb but has wily ambitions for muscling in on the Corleones' territory;
Peter Clemenza, the stalwart Corleone underboss, who knows more Family secrets than almost anyone;
Ambassador M. Corbett Shea, a former Prohibition-era bootlegger and business ally of the Corleones', who wants to get his son elected to the presidency-and needs some help from his old friends;
Johnny Fontane, the world's greatest saloon singer, who ascends to new heights as a recording artist, cozying up to Washington's power elite and maintaining a precarious relationship with notorious underworld figures;
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SES and race-ethnic disparities of food purchasing and dietary intake: 2000-2015 Our primary goals are to use in-depth descriptive and longitudinal analyses of shift in food purchases among critical race/ethnic and SES subpopulations to examine the impact of the Great Recession (beginning in 2007), and other SES factors on short-term and long-term food purchase and dietary outcomes. In addition, we will seek to understand factors determining how our key subpopulations select the consumer packaged goods sector (CPGs) foods and beverages they purchase and how this affects their nutrient intake. Food purchase and dietary outcomes include nutritional quality (calories, sodium, saturated fat and added sugars), and patterns (focusing on selected subgroups of foods considered to contain large proportions of empty calories, and away-from-home intakes). Using data purchased under separate funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), the UNC Food Research Program (UNCFRP) has created a longitudinal file of Nielsen Homescan household purchase data from 2000-2012, and we propose to expand this work to later years and additional analyses under this grant. We examine a number of key issues related to the diets of key minority (Hispanics, non-Hispanic Blacks, and non-Hispanic Whites) and lower income subpopulations. We will use longitudinal commercial data on CPG food and beverage purchases by a nationally representative sample of 35,000 to 60,000 households in each quarter linked with nutrition facts panel data at the barcode level. With a unique crosswalk, we link these commercial data to the publicly available What We Eat in America (WWEIA) dietary intake interview component of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) and the US Department of Agriculture nutrient databases. We will implement established linear programming methods to estimate added sugar content of all commercial CPG products (706,451 items in 2000-10 alone). We use longitudinal methods, correct for endogeneity in selection of various types of stores (convenience, grocery, mass merchandisers/supercenters, and warehouse/club stores), account for dynamics in market shares of branded vs. private label products, and examine other issues relevant to dynamics of food purchase and diet among race-ethnic, age and income subpopulations.
We propose to evaluate how an array of economic changes, including the Great Recession, may have differentially affected the nutrient composition of consumer package foods and beverages purchases from various categories of food stores, branded vs. private label brands by critical subpopulations. In addition, we will link these changes to individual dietary intake changes in national dietary intake to understand what these changes mean for trends and patterns in access to and intake of key foods and nutrients. The entire focus is on explaining differences within and between major race-ethnic-income-age subpopulations.
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ARLINGTON, Texas -- There's no question the Oakland A's have the attention of everyone in the Texas Rangers organization.
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Judging by all the recent articles and blog posts written about it, many commenters believe the Court of Appeal's recent decision in Taxpayers For Accountable School Bond Spending v. San Diego Unified School Dist. ("Taxpayers") (4th Dist 2013) 215 Cal.App.4th 1013 has broken (or at least replowed) significant legal ground and created serious new problems for local agencies and project developers by reinstituting a former CEQA requirement that a project's impacts on "parking" be analyzed.
This impression was, no doubt, bolstered by the Court of Appeal's own statements that it "rejected[ed] [relevant] language" of San Franciscans Upholding the Downtown Plan v. City and County of San Francisco ("SFUDP") (1st Dist. 2002) 102 Cal.App.4th 656 and was "unpersuaded by its reasoning" on the "parking" issue. (Taxpayers, supra, 215 Cal.App.4th at 1052.) My own take is that nothing much has changed, and the current controversy appears to be much ado about mere semantics. Both the First District and Fourth District decisions are correct and readily harmonized with one another, despite the recent opinion's unnecessarily antagonistic tone.
Those familiar with the CEQA parking debate will recall that the First District, in its referenced 2002 SFUDP decision, upheld the adequacy of an EIR that stated "[p]arking shortfalls relative to demand are not considered significant environmental impacts in the urban context of San Francisco. Parking deficits are an inconvenience to drivers, but are not a significant physical impact on the environment." (SFUDP, supra, at 697, emph. in orig.) While the Court's holding would have been clearer had it added "in and of themselves" before the "not" in the last sentence, it went on to explain: "The EIR then fulfilled its CEQA-mandated purpose by identifying ways in which the secondary environmental impacts resulting from the project parking deficits could be mitigated in keeping with the specific environmental strictures imposed by the City's own transit-first policy." (Ibid., emph. in orig.) Rough translation: The mere fact that an urban development project does not "self-park" is not a CEQA impact, but any environmental impacts foreseeably resulting from a project's "on-site" parking deficit should be analyzed and mitigated. This is completely logical; a contrary rule – i.e., holding a projects' parking deficits themselves are per se "impacts" requiring mitigation under CEQA – would be antithetical to many environmentally-beneficial "smart growth" policies which discourage on-site parking and automobile use and encourage mass transit and alternative forms of transportation.
Following the SFUDP decision, the CEQA Guidelines' Appendix G checklist was – again logically – revised to delete from its Transportation/Traffic section the question: "Would the project… [r]esult in inadequate parking capacity?" Significantly, however, it retained questions regarding whether a project would cause increases in traffic congestion, safety hazards, etc. Again, this change is properly understood as meaning that project parking deficits in and of themselves are not a CEQA issue, but that secondary impacts which could result from such shortages are impacts requiring CEQA analysis. Thus, for example, if a local ordinance requires a new project to "self-park" on the project site, but a proposed project does not do so, there will still likely be no CEQA-recognizable impacts from the deficit if it is shown that abundant public parking (whether on or off-street) is safely accessible in close proximity. While the City might have a problem with the violation of its parking ordinance, the project would not pose environmental impact issues related to parking requiring CEQA analysis and mitigation.
Fast forward to 2013 and this year's decision in Taxpayers, which reversed a judgment to the extent it upheld a mitigated negative declaration (MND) for a project involving an upgraded football stadium and athletic facilities at Hoover High School in San Diego. In purporting to "reject" SFUDP's language and analysis on the "parking" issue, it held that "regardless of whether parking is considered a primary or secondary impact of a project, a project's impact on parking generally should be studied for any potential impact on the environment." After reciting CEQA's principles governing analysis of direct and indirect project impacts, the Court stated:
Vehicles, whether driven or parked, in effect constitute manmade conditions and therefore may constitute physical conditions in an area that may be affected by a proposed project, thereby requiring a lead agency to study whether a project's impact on parking may cause a significant effect on parking and thus the environment. Furthermore, to the extent the lack of parking affects humans, that factor may be considered in determining whether the project's effect on parking is significant under CEQA.
(Taxpayers, 215 Cal.App.4th at 1053, citing 14Cal. Code Regs. § 15064(e).)
This analysis is both sound and consistent with SFUDP and the CEQA Guidelines. The Taxpayers court found substantial evidence supported a fair argument that the Hoover High project at issue there may have a significant impact on parking and thus the environment. The evidence showed, among other things, that the project would create a parking shortage of 174 on-site spaces for evening football games, in an area that is landlocked by canyons, leaving no options available except to park completely out of the area or to illegally park (the common choice), thus impairing visibility on narrow streets and from cross streets, blocking driveways, crosswalks, and access to fire hydrants. No attempt was made in the MND to ascertain the number of available, off-site parking spaces and there was thus no basis for its conclusion that the shortage would be filled by available off-site street parking in the immediate area. Neighbors further documented that existing inadequate on-site school parking in this extremely limited and constrained area already resulted in spillover parking and traffic into the bedroom community behind the school, which would be exacerbated by the project's impacts and would prevent parking for area residents returning home from work in the evening.
The Court's opinion makes clear that, under the right factual circumstances, a project's creation of parking demand in excess of its on-site parking supply can result in significant off-site adverse environmental impacts requiring study and mitigation, although it does not necessarily do so. But that is nothing new in CEQA law, and is not the same as saying that a project's mere failure to "self-park" is a CEQA impact requiring mitigation.
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Google Home can now take consumers shopping
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Google Home can now take consumers shopping
Bed Bath & Beyond, Walgreens and PetSmart are among the retailers selling through Google's voice-activated devices.
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ReplyBuy Inc. outlined its plans today in an exclusive to Internet Retailer. Beginning later this month, the company will offer services for retailers and consumers that create access to limited daily deals via text messages, which can be used to instantly make a purchase. ReplyBuy is founded by Josh Manley, who also founded Cartfly, which offers an e-commerce widget, and Sellit, which offers a Facebook shopping application. ReplyBuy has two investors and advisers who were members of the team that founded YouTube, Christina Brodbeck and Dwipal Desai.
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"Deals on Demand allows a retailer to use ReplyBuy as its own deal platform," Manley says. "A retailer can run a great special to stimulate an existing audience, and can do so daily, weekly, monthly, however often they wish. They can offer up a product with inventory they need to blow out in the next 30 days, for example."
Get Featured is a facet of ReplyBuy's own daily deal site, ReplyBuy.com, which will debut in early November. Retailers sign up to be featured on a given day with a special offer good for 24 hours. Consumers can sign up with ReplyBuy to receive daily deal text messages and can reply and complete a purchase in the same way they can with Deals on Demand. And they earn rewards points for setting up an account, personalizing what kinds of offers they want based on product categories, sharing ReplyBuy with friends, and making a purchase.
Text messages are branded with the ReplyBuy and retailer names and include links to a mobile landing page with more details (see image). There are no set-up fees. Retailers pay ReplyBuy a commission on every sale; the commission has yet to be set. ReplyBuy pays for every text message up to a number that has yet to be determined.
The company has 22 client businesses in beta testing and will release their names by the end of the month, when it will officially begin its rollout. The first three clients to launch when the services are unveiled will be consumer brand manufacturers—a small company in Phoenix, ReplyBuy's headquarters; another that markets to the state of Arizona; and a third that is national. ReplyBuy will be targeting 800 businesses, ranging from retailers to restaurants to spas, through a partnership with an Arizona mobile marketing firm. It cannot reveal the name of the firm as part of an agreement.
"This can be a new way to get great deals during the holiday season, a new way to shop for Christmas," Manley says. "The nice thing about this is a consumer doesn't have to be glued to her computer screen, she doesn't have to be checking her e-mail constantly. As soon as a deal comes up, we can send it out to the ReplyBuy community instantly."
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