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The Eat, Pray, Love perfume has arrived.In "Eat, Pray, Love," the movie based on the inspirational 2006 memoir, which hits theaters August 13, Julia Roberts plays bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert.

In case you've been away from Earth these past few years, Gilbert ditches her miserable, crying-in-the-bathroom New York married life for a soul-searching, newly-single-girl journey through India, Italy and Indonesia.

If, like me (a soul-sucked Manhattan writer myself), you watched the trailer and were all "OMG, I'm sooo pre-rebirth Elizabeth," but definitely do not identify with the financial reality of a year abroad, fear not: Thanks to a little phenom called cross-promotional marketing, EPL-inspired products are everywhere.

So, even if you can't afford a plane ticket to Bali, you can definitely spring for one of the three new "Eat, Pray, Love" scents. Or the prayer shawl. Or the ... goat pillows. Trust us, the products get even better (and worse) after the jump. Read on.

The Sue Wong "Eat, Pray, Love"–Inspired Fall 2010 Collection
Whoa. Who is this scowling coven of Russian escorts, and what are they doing in Bollywood? OK, I'm being mean. I think the problem I have with this photo is that you can't tell if these clothes are actually wearable when the styling is so exaggerated. Like, chignons AND crazy necklaces AND hands clasped in prayer? Even the makeup is distracting me. The pieces look OK as separates on the website, but I'm still not convinced. Besides, everyone knows that when your depression ends you're supposed to STOP wearing pajama pants. NEXT.
Verdict: All kinds of Wong.
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The Cost Plus World Market "Eat, Pray Love" Collection
The selection is huge and covers fashion, home accessories, etc. I liked the scarves, but what really got me was the silliest of the home stuff, like this happy, ceramic elephant, which is also a teapot. I think I love my espresso machine, but it GROWLS at me, you know? Hmm. Is this a breakthrough moment? If so, I'm stocking up on goat pillows.
Verdict: Something for everyone. Nothing that growls.
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Home Shopping Network "Eat, Pray, Love" Jewelry
These handmade rings from Bali are boho-pretty and vaguely Olsen twin-ish since they've all been photographed on one hand. It's just a photo preview from one of the channel's blogs: The actual 72-hour "Eat, Pray, Love" shopping bonanza doesn't broadcast until Friday, August 6. (Text "MOVIE" to HSNtv [47688] for reminders sent to your cell.) I'm into big rings AND turquoise, but personally I'd pass on the Buddha. Face jewelry sort of creeps me out.
Verdict: We like. Not enough to sign up for annoying cell phone alerts, but like.
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The Lancome "Eat, Pray, Love" Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss Discovery Set
You're probably not supposed to be thinking about how you look while you're discovering yourself, but personally, when I look like death I feel like death -- and Juicy Tubes make everything better! This kit has three shades -- one bronze, one coral, one cherry -- and all have extra-warm undertones designed to make skin look healthier. Which is crucial, because the glow from my computer screen is definitely not packed with vitamin D. This is also an HSN exclusive; read more here.
Verdict: Love, love, love.
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The Fresh "Eat, Pray, Love" Fragrance Collection
Ah, the sweet scent of cross-promotional marketing! Fresh was hand-picked by Sony Pictures to create these three perfumes, which -- cynicism aside -- are actually really, really nice. (Yes, I have sniffed them myself.) Eat is predictably edible-smelling, with vanilla undertones that make it my favorite; Pray definitely borrows directly from church-y incense; Love is the ultra-girlie floral with lots of jasmine. If you know Fresh, you know that they really put in the extra work to make unique perfumes (not every beauty company does), so when you find one you love, you're obsessed.
Verdict: Meet, spray, love. In that order. Definitely worth checking out.
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Cat Marnell was a beauty editor before she became a blogger. Her perfume collection would scary any average mortal.