Black magic

BLACK is definitely the new black this season. Sophisticated fragrances and sexy black eyes and nails evoke the dark glamour of film noir

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CROSS over to the dark side this season, where black is definitely the new black. Sophisticated fragrances and sexy black eyes and nails evoke the dark glamour of film noir

 Pictured above (clockwise, from top): Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire, 50ml, $125, is the fragrance house's evocation of the "little black dress" as worn by a young, flirty Parisian. Molton Brown "Firefly Embers" Candle, $85. L'Artisan Parfumeur Perfumed Body Powder, $76. Bobbi Brown "Black Pearl" Eyeshadow Palette, $85. Lady Gaga Fame, 100ml, $110, goes further in the dramatic stakes because the liquid itself is black. Fear not, once sprayed it becomes invisible. Bobbi Brown "Black Pearl" Shimmer Nail Polish, limited edition, $26. Tom Ford Noir, 50ml, $150, is "enigmatic, complex and surprising", says Tom. By Terry Ombre Blackstar Cream Eyeshadow in "Black Pearl", $62; Armani Code Couture Edition Pour Femme, 75ml, $150, is beautifully dressed for Christmas; Chanel Coco Noir, 50ml, $169, parfumeur Jacques Polge's homage to Coco Chanel, as he imagines she would be as a modern, elegant woman of today; and (centre) Givenchy Le Soin Noir Cream, 50ml, $560, with Vital Black Algae Sap.