Katy Perry’s Purr-fect Red Carpet Dress

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Katy Perry at the Sears department store in Canada’s Toronto Eaton Center

If you were starting to worry that Katy Perry retired her weird and wacky ensembles for good after she wed funnyman Russell Brand back in October 2010, fear not. Even though Katy seemed to have ditched her outrageous fashion following her nuptials, we recently spotted her in an outfit that was so quintessentially Katy, we almost forgot about her demure phase.

On Thursday, June 30, Ms. Perry arrived on the red carpet at the Sears department store in Canada’s Toronto Eaton Center to promote her first fragrance, Purr – and she certainly dressed the part. We loved her adorable silk knit, knee-length frock and matching cardigan, all by Christian Dior, and think her Maison Michel cat ears added the purr-fect finishing touch. Even if you’re not into donning animal-inspired headpieces, we think Katy’s pretty party dress provided plenty of stylish inspiration – so keep reading for more details about her wild ensemble.

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We concede that red carpet-ready cat ears aren’t for everyone, but for Katy, we think they’re quite cute. After all, her job is to bring attention to her fragrance, aptly called Purr, so it’s only appropriate that she pay homage to her own product. Her fierce feline headband even mimicked the silhouette of her adorable namesake fragrance bottle, so we think it was a pitch-perfect accessory.

b319434c048add83 Katy Perry’s Purr fect Red Carpet DressBesides her cat ears, Katy also opted to accessorize her lilac Dior frock with amazing purple bow-front peep toe pumps by Miu Miu. Fortunately for style fiends, a similar shoe is super simple to DIY, even if your footwear budget isn’t funded by a consecutive string of hit singles. If you already have a favorite pair of simple platform pumps in your closet, elevate their style with affordable, bow-clad shoe clips, which you can find at your local Target or Payless.

What do you think of Katy’s fiercely feline ensemble? Would you dare to wear cat ears for a fun night out?

Mariah Carey to Launch Lollipop Bling: The Remix!

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After giving birth to her twins, Mariah Carey is back again with her fragrance business. Her last fragrance, Lollipop Bling was a great success and now, Mariah is releasing the remix version of the sweet scents. It’s called Lollipop Splash the Remix, which contains three fragrances, all titled after Mariah songs. There’s “Inseparable” which contains the sweet scents of raspberry, mango, jasmine and orange flowers; “Never Forget You” which has gourmet jelly beans and golden peony notes. and of course, “Vision of Love” which is inspired by French macaroon and purple jasmine.

The fragrances will be available in July and will be priced at $35 each. Perfumer Marypierre Julien stated:

“To create Mariah Carey’s Lollipop Splash the Remix, we worked with Mariah and used her music as an inspiration to craft scents that are like floral melodies”

Sinci it’s still a few days away from the launch, here’s an idea: why not get the Lollipop Bling Gumball Machine Gift Pack for your loved ones with summer birthdays? The pack contains three scents and the gumball machine-shaped packaging is beyond cute! Here’s how it looks like:

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Mariah Carey’s Lollipop Bling Gumball Machine Gift Set ($105 value)

Beyoncé‘s New Fragrance Coming Up!

Beyonce Pulse Beyoncé‘s New Fragrance Coming Up!

If you’ve been following Beyoncé’s venture in the fragrance business, you won’t be surprised if after Heat and Heat Rush, the singer will release a follow-up product.  Beyoncé’s newest fragrance, still in collaboration with fragrance giant, Coty, is called “Pulse”.

Beyoncé stated:

“Pulse is a fragrance you can wear all the time. I love the idea of a signature scent that lets a woman leave her mark wherever she goes, so I always try to make my scents appropriate for any occasion.”

The bottle cap is inspired by Beyoncé’s show costumes. Beyoncé commented:

“I love [that] because it incorporates fashion into the overall design.”

Pulse will be released to the market on September, but while waiting, you can get Beyoncé’s Heat and Heat Rush fragrance at Amazon.com.

Leighton Meester’s Fragrance Launch Look

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Leighton Meester Launching Lovestruck fragrance

After Taylor Momsen was tapped to be the face of John Galliano last winter, and Blake Lively fronted Chanel’s most recent handbag and accessory campaign, we figured it was only a matter of time before gorgeous Leighton Meester completed the Gossip Girl trifecta and signed a major endorsement deal. We should have put money on that bet, because we spotted the beautiful and talented brunette posing for paparazzi at the official launch of Vera Wang’s Lovestruck fragrance – for which she’s the spokeswoman – at Harrod’s department store in London on Thursday, June 9. We think Leighton was a perfect pick for the fragrance, since Vera Wang’s pretty perfumes come in sparkly, heart-shaped bottles and certainly appeal to the Gossip Girl audience.

We admit that we’ve fallen prey to pretty packaging, and own a few Wang fragrances ourselves – so we can’t wait to check out this new installment in the collection. But until then, we’ll have to be satisfied with drooling over Leighton’s adorable frilly-meets-edgy ensemble at the launch.

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For the event, the Gossip Girl star arrived in a pitch-perfect top and pants, all appropriately by Vera Wang. Her uber feminine and airy rose-colored pleated sleeveless blouse was straight off the Fall 2011 runway, and she paired it with a pair of seriously bold black leather pants from the Pre-Fall 2011 line. She completed her look with rosy hued suede platform sandals by Brian Atwood, and an amazing knotted leather cuff bracelet by Dannijo.

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Pulling off two completely different pieces like Leighton can be tricky, but any woman can wear this look with a few simple style tips. To create a similar style within your own closet, choose pieces that each make their own statement – like Leighton’s leather pants and feminine top – but don’t compete too drastically, like a bikini and Ugg boots. Bring the look together with easy breezy hair and makeup, like Ms. Meester’s undone waves and pink pout, for a Gossip Girl-inspired look for less!

Fergie Launches New Avon Perfume

Songstress and pop icon Fergie is no stranger to the world of fragrance. In fact, her most recent endeavor is actually a follow up to her first fragrance with Avon. The first fragrance, which is called “Outspoken,” now has a new, and slightly edgier sister. This new sister, which will be called “Outspoken Intense,” will become available this July. It will retail for $30 per bottle and will be available exclusively on the Avon website.

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In a recent press release, Fergie gushed about how much she enjoyed working with Avon on her first fragrance for them and what she wanted to accomplish with the second fragrance. “I had so much fun developing and launching my first fragrance with Avon,” said the singer in the aforementioned release, “so for my second fragrance, I really wanted add a little more edge.”

A commercial for the fragrance, which has been posted on the Avon website, reveals a thoroughly made up Fergie preparing to go on stage for a big concert. Just before heading out to greet her fans, she sprays herself with the perfume. Big lights. Loud music. A sultry walk. The commercial seems to be an exact representation of the scent that Fergie wanted to create.

“Outspoken Intense” is reported to include scents of passion flower, musk, starfruit, and blackberry. This is how Fergie herself has described the new fragrance: “’Outspoken Intense’ is a provocative blend of sexy confidence and daring femininity that captures the thrill and excitement of being center stage. You feel an instant electrifying rush — a feeling like no other.”

We will be interested to see how “Outspoken Intense” does and if Fergie makes any additional forays into the world of fragrance. Of course, the moment there is any news, we will be sure to update you. Stay tuned!