I just released my epic Holiday Gift Guide + Beauty Catalog, but I wanted to focus specifically on fragrances here because scent is quite personal and demands a little more attention than a photo. Since I love giving and receiving fragrances during the holidays, I wanted to share my my top picks. A new perfume or cologne is the perfect way to kick off a new year, smelling and feeling new!
Summer may be waning for some, but here in sunny Southern California, summer is still in full swing. I wanted to share with you my favorite fragrances this for warm season. We must treasure the bright days while they last, so I hope you enjoy these scents as much as I do!
Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom and Honey($60 for 1 oz or $115 USD for 3.4 oz) is a mild clean floral on my skin. It seems to pull much sweeter on everyone else who I have sniffed while wearing it. Though it would have been nice for my body chemistry to highlight the nectarine note, I really do love how crisp and clean this honey fragrance wears on me. This scent is a proven crowd pleaser and ideal for any occasion since it is safe yet memorable, but I do recommend layering it over the Body Crème for prolonged lasting power. 2 SPRITZES
Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea($29.50 USD for 1.7 oz or $39.50 for 3.3 oz) for is perfect if there is a budget to be respectful of or if or you would rather try your luck with a discount perfume before committing to more expensive fragrances. Green Tea is a mellow citrus that has a soothing dry down of the tea without any bitterness. It smells like sweet rain in a cool green meadow. This does require a couple spritzes throughout the day since it is a subtle scent, but each spray feels refreshing, making it ideal for summer. 2 SPRITZES
DKNY Be Delicious($68 USD for 1.7 oz or $85 for 3.4 oz) is the very first department store fragrance I ever picked up as a wide-eyed adolescent. Be Delicious is bright and refreshing, though women in their late twenties and up may find it too young and fruity. I might not eat American apples, but I still love the green apple scent's lasting tartness and freshness. The sweet notes of the fruit do not come into play since it is balanced by the grapefruit and sandalwood, making it perfect for a summer brunch or beach day. 1 SPRITZ
Serge Lutens Nuit de Cellophane($120 USD for 1.7 oz) is one of the tamest aka most wearable scents by this powerhouse fragrance house. The name of this perfume is to reference the smell in the Parisian markets when fresh flowers are wrapped up in cellophane and bursting with concentrated floral fragrance. This sweet and refined floral lasts a good six to seven hours. There is a hint of musk mid-wear, but I find that makes this feminine fragrance more sensual. It is the more 'powerful' version of Jo Malone's Nectarine and Honey Blossom without being too cloying. 1 SPRITZ
Kenzo FlowerbyKenzo($78 USD for 1.7 oz or $99 for 3.4 oz) is one of my favorite powdery scents, and that says a lot considering I refused to wear anything powdery until encountering Flower. It starts off as a musky floral and quickly dries down to a soft powder that reminds me slightly of baby powder. Rest assured, it is not offensive at all and manages to last all day. Powders tends to be hit or miss, even this tender one, so try it on in stores before splurging. 1 SPRITZ
Here is a quick(er) than usual Favorites episode! I wanted to include some lululemon pieces, but I figured I could save them for a Work Out Must-Haves video.. what do you think? So here you have mostly face and body favorites, which is a change up and a quick breather away from color cosmetics. I have been super acne-prone these days, which is why I have been changing up my skin care more often! I'm trying to find a new routine that works with the addition of hot yoga to my lifestyle, hope you can be patient while I sort things out :)
Products Reviewed:
Jo Malone Redcurrant and Cream Cologne [Limited Edition]
Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom and Honey Cologne
Dior DiorSnow BB Creme
Chanel Vitalumiere Liquid Foundation in B30
Michael Todd Moisture Lite Hydrating Lotion
Michael Todd Jojoba Charcoal & Fruit Enzyme Scrubs
Shiseido Facial Cotton
Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion Correction Pads
Philosophy Love Sweet Love Body Lotion
Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Bellini
Makeup Worn: Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24HR Foundation in 320W Bisque Benefit Fakeup Hydrating Corrector Concealer in 01 Light Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Ave Princess Becca Mineral Powder Foundation in Nude Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in Espiegle Tom Ford Brow Sculptor in 04 Espresso Sigma Eye Shadow Base in Bare: Persuade Tom Ford Eyeshadow Palette in Golden Mink Red Cherry 47 & 217 Lashes with Inglot Gel Liner 77 Tom Ford Lip Shine Lip Colour in Frolic [REVIEW HERE]
Sweater:
J.Crew Linen
Nails:
Essie Tart Deco [orange]
Essie Shine of the Times glitter
There are 5 staples in my bathroom at all times. The products shown in this post are my daily use products, and I only switch out to different products when I feel like treating myself to my Jo Malone stash, usually reserved for special occasions. Click to find out more after the jump!
