BURBERRY- DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

LONDON (Reuters Life!) – Luxury goods group Burberry said its Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey has won the 2009 Designer of the Year prize at the British Fashion Awards.
Burberry also won Brand of the Year at the ceremony held at The Royal Courts of Justice in London on Wednesday night.
Bailey said the 153-year-old British maker of raincoats, fashionable clothes and accessories will continue to show its Burberry Prorsum womenswear show during London Fashion Week.
Burberry, which runs 122 retail outlets, 255 concessions, 90 franchise stores and an e-commerce business in over 25 countries reported better than expected second-quarter revenue forecasts last month, helped by demand for handbags, leather goods and snoods.
It said it expected to open about 15 mainline stores over the full year, at the top end of its previous guidance.
Bailey has previously been recognized at the British Fashion Awards with the Menswear Designer of the Year award in 2008 and 2007 and with the Designer of the Year award in 2005.
He is responsible for the design of all Burberry collections and products, as well as all advertising, corporate art direction, architectural design, multi-media content and overall brand image for Burberry.

SCENT-SATIONAL!

Fall is in the air and it sure smells sweet. Top 10 Fragrances for Fall were announced. Whether you love florals, musks, or citrus, there is a scent for everyone. With the holidays just around the corner, here is a sneak peek at great gift ideas for your favorite gal.

1. BURBERRY BRIT. Naughty and Nice. A marvelous mix of Italian lime, icy pear and crisp green almond. A green oriental fragrance that features a surprising mix of sugar and spice.

2. PRADA L'EAU AMBREE. All Scents are created equal. This Uni-Sex scent is clean and crisp with a slight hints of rose oil and amber blended into a sensual seduction.

3. VERY HOLLYWOOD BY MICHAEL KORS. Glam Slam. Mandarin, jasmine, and Vetiver permeate an intoxication concoction that is true Hollywood glamour in a bottle.

4. NARCISO RODRIGUEZ FOR HER. For the women who enjoys a light delicate musk with traces of peach and lilac. This is an absolute must fragrance that is surprisingly subtle but will definitely get you attention.

5. LOLA BY MARC JACOBS. A sweet and spicy love potion of citrus, peony, and tonka bean have men obsessed. The bottle is as beautiful as the fragrance.

6. D&G FRAGRANCE ANTHOLOGY 3. A naughty blend of fresh grapefruit and peppery red currant undertones makes this perfume HOT! HOT! HOT!

7. GUERLAIN IDYLLE. A bold floral with touches of peony, rose, and patchouli give a powdery scent a feminine and flirty feel.

8. LOLLIA RELAX. Honey infused with vanilla and lavender create a warmth comforting aroma on chilly autumn days.

9. NANETTE BY NANETTE LEPORE. Soft sweet notes of rose, amber, and cedarwood make sweater weather strong & sexy.

10. A SCENT BY ISSEY MIYAKE. A refreshing approach to the typical strong perfumes with a crisp floral bouquet of hyacinth and verbena.