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Exclusive launch at miomia: Absolution BioCosmétiques

miomia — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:35 +0000

Absolution BioCosmétiques

Miomia is thrilled to exclusively launch Absolution in the United States!

Forgive me, but organic is so last year. The latest buzz in beauty and grooming is bespoke: unique, customizable products that suit the mood or state of your skin. Absolution is a luxurious unisex skincare line (that also happens to be certified organic) from Paris. Its sleek, chic look and clean, targeted formulas make Absolution not just a pleasure, but a joy to use.

In short, Absolution offers a modern approach to beauty: a shorter range of products, more simplicity, highly organic/natural formulas that are customizable to your skin’s different moods, which change from morning to night. Absolution’s lineup currently includes a day and night cream, men’s face cream, cleansing toning water/makeup remover, and 4 serums to boost your moisturizer and adapt to your skin’s current mood.

To learn more about Absolution (and to see their charming website), click here.

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Nightscape by Ulrich Lang New York

miomia — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:41:11 +0000

Nightscape by Ulrich Lang New York

My dear friend Uli recently dropped off a bottle of his newest potion, Nightscape. The packaging is clean, sophisticated, and quintessentially New York. The outside sleeve presents a twinkling, evening nightscape of our city, photographed by American photographer Matt Licari.

But onto the scent…the scent. Nightscape is warm, rich, and woody. When I asked Uli how he would describe this alluring scent, he smiled and simply replied,”A modern patchouli.” I couldn’t believe it…patchouli? Really? Nightscape took me leaps and bounds beyond the headache-inducing “patches” of my collegiate past, by intertwining notes of bergamot, jasmine, geranium, cedarwood, leather, musk, amber, and tonka bean.

So here you have it: a new patchouli for all. Purchase your own bottle of Nightscape here.

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2009 Esquire Grooming Awards Winner: Bluebeards Original Beard Wash

miomia — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:36:18 +0000

Bluebeards Original Beard Wash - 2009 Esquire Grooming Awards Winner

Hip hip hooray! For the fourth year in a row, a miomia product submission has won an Esquire Grooming Award.

It’s about damn time that our bearded boys get some love and attention! The botanical-based Beard Wash from Bluebeards Original cleanses and softens the hair, while soothing and conditioning the skin underneath. Click here to find out more about this truly unique product. And don’t forget to finish your beard grooming with Bluesbeards Original Beard Saver!

Check out miomia’s past selections and award winners:

2008 Esquire Grooming Awards Winner: Dickson Hairshop Now Have a Shave Shaving Cream
2007 Esquire Grooming Awards Winner: Billy Jealousy Hydroplane Shave Cream
2006 Esquire Grooming Awards Winner: Brave Solder Brave Shave Shaving Cream

To beards and beyond!
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Fabulous Fall Histoires de Parfums gift-with-purchase!

miomia — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:15:17 +0000

Histoires de Parfums 1969 Roll-on Perfume, .5 oz

With any Histoires de Parfums purchase, receive a complimentary roll-on Histoires’ best-selling fragrance, 1969. One gift per customer, while supplies last. Miomia offers the entire range of Histoires de Parfums.

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New launch : Butter London

miomia — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:52:53 +0000

Butter London at miomia

Butter London’s dazzling nail lacquers are inspired by fashion, British culture, and rock and roll. With a wide range of fashion-forward shades and 5 top-notch nail treatments, Butter London has something for everyone.

Butter London is a 3 Free company, which means the entire product line is completely free from formaldehyde, toluene and D.B.P.

The Butter London 3 Free lacquers are heavily pigmented; the colours are richer, deeper and more vibrant on the nail. Colour goes on and does not fade over time.

Welcome to Butter London. Colour, not carcinogens Check out miomia’s Butter London offerings:

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“Tank You” Card by Hillery Sklar.

miomia — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:21:17 +0000

Miomia loves Hillery Sklar and her hilarious card. Get your hot hands on one here.

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New Launch : Kai Fragrance

miomia — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:43:45 +0000

Kai Fragrance at miomia

Gaye Straza spent her youth vacationing in the tropics. After years of avoiding mainstream perfumes because they did not agree with her, Straza decided to create a scent for herself that embodied the exotic white flowers she loved. for several months she worked tirelessly with a small boutique fragrance house to develop what we now know as Kai Fragrance.

The first time Straza wore Kai, she was stopped mid-stride by a beauty editor on Madison Avenue in New York City, asking where she could buy the scent. This was a foreshadowing of events to come. Straza soon thereafter made the fragrance available in her own upscale women’s fashion boutique in Malibu .

Kai took on a life of its own. There was so much demand for the fragrance that Straza sold her boutique in 1999 to develop the line, launching Kai as its own company.

Today, Kai is sold at exclusive boutiques and spas all over the world, with many devotees including Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Watts and others.

Miomia’s selection of Kai include the following items:

Kai’s philosophy is simple and beautiful. Breath. Life. Flow.
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Smiley Gift with Purchase

miomia — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:10:47 +0000

Smiley Gift with Purchase at miomia

With your Smiley purchase, receive a full-sized Smiley Massage Oil (worth $33). So double your happiness by clicking here. Score!

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On a personal note.

miomia — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:59:30 +0000

My nephew, Zachary Kenneth, was born this morning, and weighed in at 6 pounds, 14 ounces. He’s perfect.

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New from Malie Kauai: Organic Plumeria

miomia — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:22:42 +0000

Malie Kauai Organic Plumeria Collection at miomia

The beautiful, sweetly fragrant plumeria (frangipani) carries a message of Aloha! A traditional flower for Hawaiian lei, it is treasured for its stunning rainbow of colors and exotic, uplifting aroma.

This beautiful collection is now available at miomia!

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