Sponsored Post: Axe Excite

With the tag line, "Even the nicest girls sin when tempted" we couldn't wait to take a sniff of the new Axe Excite product line—and try it on our guy. It contains what is described a seductive blend of coconut, hazelnut and caramel scents that evolve into a "sexy, lingering aroma." Yum! In real life, it's a delicious, not too sweet blend that does kinda make us all tingly inside.

The collection includes a shower gel, anti-perspirant invisible solid, deodorant stick and deodorant body spray.

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Three lucky JSG readers will win the entire Axe Excite collection all included in a chic Jack Black dob kit. Simply email jsggiveaway@gmail.com by April 15.

Sponsored Post: Chaps Capris

When making your wardrobe shopping list for spring, make sure the Chaps Capris, the must-have item for spring, are on it. The slim-fit cropped pants are exceedingly versatile and can go from work to weekend—all while giving off a very chic Audrey Hepburn vibe. Plus, Chaps brings consumers all American heritage, quality and traditional style for the entire family and home. To show just versatile they are, we styled them two ways.

Girls Night Out
Hope paired her black capris with a sequin top, a crisp white jacket, and a pair of nude sandals. "I was surprised how sleek they looked with heels," said Hope.

Backyard Barbecue
Annie styled hers for an afternoon backyard barbecue, pairing the gingham Chaps Capris with a purple T-shirt, cropped jean jacket, long printed scarf and wedge sandals.  "In the summer, I would swap the T-shirt for a bikini and wear the capris as a cover up to a beach or pool party," Annie says.

Inspired to rock your own pair of Chaps Capri? To win a $125 giftcard to Kohl's, follow us on twitter at JSGHope and JSGAnne and retweet: JSG for Kohl's Chaps Capris by 11:59 PM EST Tuesday April 5. We're giving away two!

Shop Chaps exclusively at Kohl’s and www.kohls.com.

Review: New Degree Expert Protection

Degree asked me to test their latest anti-perspirant and deodorant called Expert Protect with 24 hour motion sense. The new technology is designed to know when you start sweating and give you a "release of freshness" when you do. I couldn't think of a tougher test than a Bikram yoga class, ninety minutes worth of poses in a 110 degree room. The deodorant held up well, I ended the class just a fresh smelling as when I started; but the anti-perspirant met its match with that level of heat. I'd definitely recommend this, especially if you're active.

This review is based on a press sample.

A Peek Inside Mara Hoffman's Carry On Bag

We caught up with famed swimwear designer Mara Hoffman to find out what's in her carry on. Here's what she travels with:

I use a vintage Gucci bag that was my Grandmother's. I'm not a "label" person at all but this bag is so fantastic and there is nothing wrong with some vintage Gucci ;)....OR one of my printed Duffles from my Swim Collection.

What are some of your favorite beauty products when traveling? 

LaMer oil absorbing moisturizer, if it's a beach destination then some oil free high spf sunblock, Egyptian Magic, lip mositurizers, and Skintimates shaving cream!!!

What type of music do you like to listen to on the plane? 
Depends, I'm a big Bob Dylan fan, or I love mix cd's from friends.

Any favorite or recent plane reads?
As of recently... Hypnobirthing books :)

What type of sweater or wrap do you usually travel with?
One of my cashmere big wraps or a cotton one depending on the season and weather. (The sweater below is from the Mara Hoffman Spring 2011 collection.) I love them because they double as blankets. Also, I am obsessed with African Kikoys and always travel with one, great for covering your eyes on a plane, they also make great turbans once you hit the beach!

Any favorite plane snacks?
Anything hydrating, fruit, tons of water

Anything else? 

Sketch books, mechanical pencils, and inflatable neck pillows!

On Our Radar: Kimpton Celebrates Its Big 3-0

Happy 30th to one of our very favorite hotel chains: Kimpton Hotels. We hesitate to call Kimpton a chain, since each property has its own style and character, from the original Hotel Monaco in San Francisco with its strips to the Sky Hotel in Aspen with its chic lobby and apres ski-scene to the built from the group up Ink 48 on the edges of Manhattan with a stunning rooftop bar (shown above).

Kimpton won us over years ago with their innovative ideas like hotel wide pet-friendliness, commitment to environmentalism, their humor, the wine hour, the goldfish and much more. They're celebrating their thirtieth birthday since the first hotel opened in San Francisco and sharing the celebration with guests in a number of ways:

Birthday Cheers! On April 1st, Kimpton hotels are extending their daily wine hour and serving cupcakes and special wine selections.

Write Here, Right Now Starting today, Kimpton fans can win a free night by telling the favorite birthday story through a poem, haiku, sonnet or funny rhyme. Voting will be on Facebook and 30 submissions will receive free nights.

Birthday Spa Bonus Kimpton is giving an additional 30 minutes free to a 50 minute in-room massage throughout April (use the code "30th Birthday when you book).

Kimpton Style Savings Wishing you'd brought home one of Kimpton's big puffy animal print robes? From April 1st to the 14th, all purchases on KimptonStyle.com will reflect an automatic 30 percent discount.