5 Stars

Perfumer Extraordinaire, Andy Tauer, got a look into the pre-print copy of the Luca Turin Book "Perfume: The guide" . One of our favorite scents, L'air du désert got 5 (out of 5 ) points and a full 1 page description which is rare in this book. If you are fascinated my the complexities if scents, it is highly recommended that you look at this book when is out ;-)

(as printed in Allure, April 2008, page 42 "Contributors"): Luca Turin wore the L'air du désert marocain at his wedding with Tania Sanchez!

For a Perfume Expert to wear this scent on such an occasion out of all that is available to him out there says a lot about "L'air".

About the Fragrance:

The scent: L'air du désert marocain is a true scent of desire. Inspired by the fragrant world of the Maghreb desert. Powerful, sensual and pure.This perfume for her and him is exciting and long lasting.It is the scenting canvas of a picturesque landscape, fascinating by its changing scents and lights.

The notes: The elegant head note is based on typical spicy scents of the Maghreb; coriander and cumin, joined with petitgrain. The warm heart note surprises with the fragrance of rock rose and a hint of jasmine. The body note is full of warm woods such as cedar wood, vetiver brilliantly joined with a fine amber background. A vision of the Maghreb.

The initial strength of this scent surprises some people, but when it is on your skin, various spice offerings are revealed enhancing your exotic sensuality. Since it lasts a long time, you will be transported to romantic lands where ever you go.

Tauer Perfumes are available at (503) 227-2226.

Fez Studio

1125 NW 9th Ave

Portland, OR 97209

Night Aura

I ventured out in good-ol' P-town with a good friend last night and of course, one of the things I pay attention to is how people apply their makeup for a night out. I saw a group of beautiful blond women looking a bit washed-out in evening light. Although they had many strengths in their features, they were not enhanced by the color (or lack of) that were used.

A lot of people with light hair or skin may be timid about putting on extras as there have been rules in magazines that speak such nonsense. First, we have to consider the colors that look best on you which depend on your undertone (whether you are more warm or cool in coloring...please contact me if you have a question about this). This is also balanced out by the undertone of your hair color. Another consideration is that evening light tends to be less harsh than day light and casts shadows differently on your facial curves and contours.

Because of this, when you where your daytime, neutral-toned matte at night, it becomes duller looking from the shadows that are cast. You do not need to completely change your foundation or most of your makeup. A little highlight goes a long way (whether through a slight dab of gloss on the middle of the lips, a little bit of glow on the cheeks with some subtle sheen on the eyelids or browbone) both on the face and body. This will help the soft or dark lighting hug and highlight the contours of your face better...allowing you not to blend into the background.

When you don't have a lot of light to work with, it becomes extra important for you to define your best feature(s), whether it's your lips, eyes or cheeks with an extra pop of color. For lips, it is generally safe to go about two shades deeper than your natural lip shade, but then again, there are no rules. You may find that just a dab of lip-enhancing gloss will do the trick. This especially works well with played-up eyes.

Please make sure to blend, blend, blend...as you do not want the appearance of streaks but a certain aura that is emphasizes your best.

503.227.2226

Fez Studio

1125 NW 9th Ave

Portland, OR 97209

RAVE, RAVE, RAVE!

Okay, you would think that after all of the products I have been around in my 11+ years in the industry, it would be hard for me to be truly surprised by much. I was wrong.

I began to use the Euoko line that I had heard about from a friend who styles pop singers in England (although it is a Canadian company).

I truly cannot believe the difference it has made in my skin! I have been using the Marine Vitamin Fluid and Cellular Energy Radiance Cream lately, and let me tell you, I noticed that something was different from the very first moment I put the products on. On the second day, however, I could not believe how my skin glowed, was even in tone, and how smooth it was! I kept touching the skin as if it was new to me and always stop to look at myself in the mirror. I truly couldn't believe the quick results and the comfort I felt with my skin! Yes, the products made me more vain, and I'm loving it! It's about time.

As a sufferer of acne and psoriasis for a long time, I am skeptical of many things so I truly have to believe in something before I will let my clients know about it! Believe me, I BELIEVE!

I have already received several compliments from clients, and the proof is in the pudding, right? I urge you...try these products for yourself. You wouldn't know how you ever lived without them before.

Enough writing, I think the mirror calls. :o) Until next time, stay beautiful, my friends.

Metamorphosis

Well, it's been about a month since I last posted. I've been quite a busy bee with redesigning the shop and the preparation for new product launches this month.

The main reason I decided to redesign the boutique is that I wanted it to better reflect the high-standards of my discriminating clients who really have a clear grasp on luxury and quality.

The change will coincide with the most luxurious, high-quality product launches you will find anywhere! Due to certain circumstances, we are temporarily not able to launch one of the lines we had planned, so we just kept with what we previously decided upon. These include:

sjal skin care

Euoko skin care

Scott Barnes Cosmetics

Abahna natural bath and body care.

These are perfect complements to our existing excellent line-up! We are the first in the Northwest and one of the few select places in the US to carry these elite and exclusive skin care lines. For those in the Fez A-list, you should be getting your March newsletter introducing these lines soon! I can't wait for you to experience them as my goal is to continue to offer you the best at all cost.....with global sensibility beyond the common counter.

Thank you so much for your continued support!

As always, all my very best to you,

Fez

Fez Studio

1125 NW 9th Ave

Suite 108

Portland, OR 97209