March '09: New Beauty Products

Scents of Style

The refined designer Karl Lagerfeld has come to epitomize the kiss-kiss daaahling world of high fashion, so we were surprised to find his three new fragrances ($110 each; NeimanMarcus.com) refreshingly no-nonsense. Their names say just what they are: Light (the perfect, crisp blend of bitter orange, nutmeg, and watery jasmine), Woody (rich, sultry layers of cedar and moss), and Floriental (a subtle, elegant mix of violet and black tea). Even the bottle design is clean, simple, and entirely unpretentious…dahling.