My Fragrance Collection

If you're like most ladies, you like smelling nice!  We all have a fragrance preference, be it light, clean, floral, fruity, musky, powdery, sweet, masculine or any combination of scents.  I personally love sweet and fruity scents!

My fragrance collection, from left to right:

Front row:  Victoria's Secret Bombshell mini, VS Live Pink, VS Heavenly Stardust, & VS Noir Tease.

Middle row:  Ralph by Ralph Lauren, Gucci II, Escada Marine Groove, Escada Moon Sparkle, & BBW Mango Mandarin.

Back row:  Fire Me Up, BBW Mango Mandarin, Escada Moon Sparkle, Escada Pacific Paradise, & Escada Sunset Heat.

Citrus scents are, by far, my favorite!  I love scents that have tangerine, orange, lemon, mango, and nectar type top notes.  Followed by other fruity scents like, currant, black raspberry, apple, and strawberry.  Escada's annual summer scents are usually winners with me.  They're so fruity, bright, and young!  I wear these scents most during the spring and summer months.

Okay, enough about fruits.  Ralph, Gucci II, Tease, and Moon Sparkle have heavier, deep, peppery, notes, but still have that ever important twist of sweetness.  I wear these scents most during the autumn and winter months.

My least favorite scents for myself are masculine, florals, powdery, and vanillas.  Now most scents may have some of these as muted base notes, and I'm fine with that, but as top notes, these aren't my favorite.  I just can't pull of strong vanilla, amber, or musky scents.

Finally, aside from the perfume inside the bottle, I love pretty feminine bottles themselves!  Just between you and me, three of the bottles on the back row are empty.  I just keep them because they're pretty!

Happy Scenting!

Love L, xoxo

Company/Product Review: BagHaus.com & DollyBowBow.co.uk

• Last week I posted My Christmas Wish List blog which featured this Hello Kitty Small Black Patent Leather Embossed Purse and Hinged Wallet.  Soon after, Baghaus.com offered a deal that I just couldn't pass up!  Needless to say, Santa got me this for Christmas!

 Above is the Hello Kitty Dust Bag my purse came in.

 The Front with a bow key chain and HK tag.

The Back with little HK heads as grommets & embossed body!

The hot pink interior of the purse.

 The HK hinged wallet

 Interior of the wallet with girly bow print fabric.

My experience with Baghaus.com was great!  They were offering free shipping and a holiday discount the day I purchased.  I placed my order on Saturday and received it on the following Friday and was able to track my package as it shipped.  My purse and wallet were exactly as described, although it is by no means a "small" bag.  I would definitely shop there again!

• A few weeks ago I posted a blog featuring DollyBowBow (Kate Murnane).  I mentioned purchasing a necklace from her online store and said I'd let you know how I liked it.  It came today and I love it!  The transaction was safe and easy with the use of PayPal.  DollyBowBow is a UK based store but ships internationally.  I thought it would take many weeks to get my necklace but it only took 2! 

 Above is the little pink mesh bag the necklace came in, along with some cute little confetti stars, & a business card.

This is the necklace, just as pictured on her site.  Gold, with a little white flower, an Eiffel Tower charm, and a little heart.

I couldn't wait to receive this!  The fact that it was from a YouTube guru I watch and the UK, was exciting!  (Yes, I'm keeping the envelope with the neat foreign postage on it!)  I am already perusing her store again looking for my next purchase!

Happy Shopping!

Love, L xoxo

My Christmas Wishlist - Lindsey

In the spirit of holiday shopping fun, this list is partially real and partially fanciful! I'll let you be the judge of which is which!  ;)

This gorgeous "Lille" bed linen set by Julien MacDonald from Debenhams

This stylish black Melton Belted Coat
from Kensie

This bedazzled Limited Edition Puzzle Cube

from Juicy Couture

 These chic Dune Laser-Cut Court Shoes perhaps from Polyvore

This girly Hello Kitty Small Black Patent Embossed Bag from BagHaus

This matching Hello Kitty Black and Pink Hinged Wallet from BagHaus

And finally this lovely pair of hot pink Christian Louboutin Galaxy Pumps! Which can't be found because they're "so last year"  :-P

Now it's your turn, tell us what's on your Christmas Wishlist this year!

Love, L xoxo

My Christmas Wishlist - Ami

If I had all the money, this would be my Christmas wishlist for 2010...

Everyday Pasta by Giada De Lourentiis

Found and Treasured Lamp from Anthropologie 

Palmerston Boots also from Anthropologie

Fleur Wood Metallic Open Weave Tunic from Urban Outfitters 

Python Print Large Silk Cashmere Scarf by Stella McCartney

Elemis Lime and Ginger Salt Glow from Asos.com 

The Oxford Illustrated Jane Austen (Six Volume Set)

What's on your Christmas Wishlist this year?

Love, A xoxo

blogs we love... Identity Designed

Oh. My. Goodness. I am pretty much in love with this blog. It's basically a blog about creating a brand/ image/ identity for clients. It's graphic design showcasing at it's finest. The simplicity of the design makes it so easy to navigate around, and to see the full potential of all designs involved. Many of the posts take you through the creative process involved to create that brand and it's simply fascinating. Some of my favourite posts are Botanical Bakery, Fred International and the best by far, Offsetters. To visit the normal home page, click here. Indulge in some deliciously simple, fabulously indulgent and delightfully genius graphic design and brand work.

International shout out!

This is a shout out to all our fabulous, fierce and feisty international readers - we love you!

We've had hits from:
United States of America
Norway
Portugal
South Africa
Canada
Kenya
United Kingdom
India
Kuwait
Germany

You are the reason.

Love, L and A xoxo

Vlogs & Blogs: Dolly Bow Bow

Kate Murnane, aka DollyBowBow, is a YouTube fashion and style vlogger from the UK.  In her videos she shows her latest fashion and makeup finds, tutorials, and product reviews.  Kate's style can best be described as vintage and retro chic.  She also has a blog where she writes about products she has her eye on, holds contests for her readers, and shows her favorite fashion trends.  The final place you can get your Dolly Bow Bow fix, is at her online boutique!  She sells jewelery and hair accessories, all of which she hand-makes herself.  She says the collections were inspired by her love for all things quirky, vintage, and kitsch.  Many of the items are one-offs, created from charms, fabrics, and trinkets, from various places she has discovered on her travels.

I recently ordered the cute little "Party in Paris" necklace from her.  I can't wait to get it!  I'll let you know how the transaction, product, and experience all turn out!

In the meantime, you can click any of the links above to visit the corresponding site and check out Dolly Bow Bow for yourself!

Love L, xoxo