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Miss Dior Cherie 1.7 oz $72.00, Michael Kors 'Very Hollywood' 1.7 oz $65.00, Juicy Couture 'Couture Couture' 1.7 oz $85.00, Jo Malone Vanilla&Anise 3.4 0z $100.00, D&G 'L Imperatrice' 3.4 oz $65.00

After testing 20 women's fragrance, 9 fragrances stood out and made the list of my top picks for fall. I had some criteria that put all the fragrances to the test luxurious, wearable, sensual,  feminine and opulent. If I have to pick my faves, they are Marc Jacobs 'Lola', Michael Kors 'Very Hollywood' and D&G 'L Imperatrice', all three tickled my olfactory nerve and just can't stop smelling them. I have to commend Jessica Simpson's 'Fancy Love', it scored very well beating out some luxury designer fragrances. As always, whatever season it is, wear lighter scents during the day and bolder at night.

Cover-ups are a summer necessity for every woman who owns a swimsuit. For one, cover-ups are more fashionable than wrapping a towel around you. Cover-ups functions as instant looks as well. Great transition pieces from the beach to an early evening luau or a seaside soiree. A few points to consider when shopping for a cover up:

• Mix it up. Try not to match your cover-up with your swimsuit. Pattern or print suit, opt for plain, solid cover-up and vice-versa. By doing so, your look becomes visually pleasing. Not to busy and not to blah.
• Flattering. Don't take cover-ups literally. Choose one that accentuates your body. Look for a sexy yet chic silhouette. Avoid mumus!
• Priced just right. If it is priced over $200.00, that's a bit to much. Try to stay under a $100.00. Juicy Couture offers fabulous cover-ups under $100.00 But if you have the budget for a designer cover-up, there are Marc by Marc Jacobs pieces that are priced under $200.00!
• Comfort. Look for lightweight fabrics that breath.
• Style. Wear one that makes you feel and look good. Because at the end of the day that is what counts!
  

(from left) La Blanca by Rod Beattie Animal Print Tankini $77.00, Juicy Couture Smocked Tankini $107.00, Profile by Gottex Tankini $78.00. All available at Nordstrom Swim Shop

This past weekend, temperatures rose well about the nineties and its only spring. The hot weather got a couple of my girlfriends thinking about summer and asked me if I can go swimwear shopping with them. We hit Nordstrom and found such an extensive selection that we didn't shop anywhere else.I told them tankini is the way to go. They are versatile. You can easily wear tankini tops with denim jeans or shorts. And they are not to revealing.

Traditionally worn by skydivers, jumpsuits are designed to insulate the body from the cold of high altitudes. The one-piece design also minimized the risk of getting in the way of handles and grips.It didn't take long for the easy-to-launder convenience of jumpsuits made it the garment-of-choice of many -- like firefighters, pilots, miners, race car drivers and other skilled craftsmen.

Jumpsuits have also inspired fashion designers dating back to the early '30's. Remember Rosie The Riveter? Of course modern times calls for modern designs. This summer, jumpsuits and rompers are quite the trend.

Just in time for holiday shopping, Shopbop is having a fabulous promotion on Juicy Couture Velour! Enjoy 20% OFF any fully priced Juicy Couture Velour and a free canvas tote with your purchase. Simply enter ViVaVelour at checkout. Juicy Couture Velour are great gifts for your BFFs, sister, girlfriends or even moms! So, check them off your list and take advatage of this great sale! Sale ends Sunday and free canvas totes are available while supplies last!