Review | Chanel No 5 Eau de Parfum

Chanel No 5 is a classic fragrance and is one of the best selling perfumes around the world. It's one of the products that every one knows about and has been made famous by the many celebrities who claim to wear it from Marilyn Monroe to Nicole Kidman. First launched in 1921, No 5 was created as Coco Chanel wanted a scent that 'smelt like a women' and was supposedly named after the batch that was picked as her favourite.

The idea behind this famous fragrance is that the composition is so complex that you cannot define the notes that make it up as one doesn't overpower the other. Instead it is combined perfectly as one.  I think this is definitely the case as at the best of times it's hard to describe a fragrance but I find this one impossible. The scent is so unique it's really something you need to smell yourself to understand the beauty of it. It's rich floral notes combined with musk, citrus and a touch of sweet is just lovely

The top notes in Chanel No 5 are aldhydes, bergamot, lemon, nerli and ylang-ylang, the heart of jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and iris and the base vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla, amber and patchouli. When combined they create a timeless feminine scent which is beautiful. I expect people wear this scent both during the day and night but for me I stick with the latter. I think this floral yet musky scent is just perfect for evening occasions particularly if I'm getting glammed up to go somewhere. It just screams class and sophistication.

The bottle that houses this fragance is simple and elegant which suits this chic scent perfectly. I love that it is no fuss and it takes pride of place on my dressing table. Whether it be makeup or fragrances you can't go wrong with Coco Chanel.  In fact I even plan to wear a Chanel or Dior fragrance on my wedding day and this one is definitely in the running. I haven't fully made up my mind though as I also love the scent of a few others... decisions decisions..

If you want to purchase Chanel No 5 you can buy the 50ml bottle pictured above for £67.50 from Boots. Alternatively, the 100ml bottle is £95.50.   Chanel No 5 is available in both a Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette but I have the former. If possible I try do go for the parfum as the formula is more concentrated and I find it longer lasting.

What do you think of Chanel No 5?

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Review | YSL Black Opium Perfume

When I was shopping with one of my friends months ago we went past the YSL stand in Debenhams where they were displaying the recently launched Black Opium fragrance by YSL, after just one smell I was hooked.

Black Opium is a gorgeous warm and spicy scent which is perfect for the evening and these cold Winter nights we are having.  It also has a edgy young feel to it which suits the fun yet sophisticated packaging well. There's something very unique about this scent I can't put my finger on but needless to say I love it. The dark notes of black coffee mixed with white florals, jasmine and a shot of vanilla results in a sweet heavenly scent that lingers for hours but isn't the slightest bit overpowering.

This perfume is simply delicious.

If you want to buy this product it is available in a number of stores including Debenhams. Prices vary depending on size but 30ml is £44.00.

Have you smelt this gorgeous perfume? Which is your favourite?

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Wish List | My Current Wish List

Hello Everyone! It's been a while since I published a wish list so I thought I would send share of the items I'm currently lusting after. This time my list isn't specific to beauty or fashion and is instead a real mixture of things.. here goes....

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Fragrance | The Fragrance Shop | £64.50

I first smelt this fragrance at an event with Debenhams last year and loved it. It's a really feminine, girly scent that is sweet and slightly floral too. From what I remember it would be perfect to wear during both the day and evening plus the packaging is gorgeous. This is definitely a fragrance I would love to add to my collection!


Faded Skinny Jeans | New Look | £22.99

Despite having a ridiculous amount of jeans in my wardrobe not all of them fit as well as I'd like so I'm after a new pair. I've tried New Look skinny jeans before and been impressed by them so I'd like to add this gorgeous dark faded pair to my collection in time for Autumn/Winter. As the weather in the UK has completely changed (Summer is well and truly over) I will definitely be getting a lot of wear out of them!

Kitchen Aid | Selfridges | £429

I love baking as I find it relaxing and enjoy creating and sharing different sweet treats with my friends and family. One key thing missing from my kitchen, however, is a kitchen aid which would make my life a lot easier. At the moment whenever I bake I do it all by hand which is much more time consuming so I'd love to have one of these. They are available in so many gorgeous colours too, particularly the deep and light pinks.

Clarins Eye Quartet Mineral Palette | Boots | £32.00

One of my favourite make-up products are eyeshadow palettes because you can create so many different looks with them plus they are easy to store and travel with. I much prefer buying a palette that has a few shades that work well together than have lots of loose shades floating around my make-up drawer and when I spotted this beauty on Beky Lou's Blog it was a must to be added on my wish list. The colours all look gorgeous and I think they would work really well with my blue eyes and brown hair.

Maxy Shoe | Kurt Geiger | £295

Since spotting a similar pair of Rose Gold strappy sandles in Kurt Geiger not so long ago I have thought about them ever since and would love to add something similar to my shoe collection. Rose gold is such a pretty shade and works really well with a multitude of other colours and outfits so you could easily get a lot of wear out of them. I also love how they are different from your classic gold or silver shoe.

Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake | Revlon | £5.99

When the Revlon lip butters were first launched I gave into the hype and purchased a couple which I have really enjoyed using ever since (besides the one that melted.. oops). As they are so comfortable to wear and hydrating to the lips I'd love to add 1-2 more to my collection and the one I'd most like is Strawberry Shortcake as it looks like a really easy to wear, pretty shade.

What do you think of my wish list? 

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Monthly Favourites | April

Another month has come to an end which is crazy.. I really can't believe how quickly this year is flying by but it does mean I get to share my monthly favourites with you again! I love doing these posts because it really makes me think about the products I've been using and I love writing about them and getting your opinions too! If you have any monthly favourites please leave your links below so I can have a peak! Onto my choices for April.....

Urban Fudge Hairspray in Iced Raspberry and Vanilla | Review | Link

You guys know me by now, I love a bit of pink and the Urban Fudge packaging makes use of this colour in a fun and different way. I love that it is bright and stands out on the shelf because so many brands stick to neutral or pale colours for packaging. 

As you can imagine this hairspray smells incredible and again is so different to anything else on the market from what I have seen. Iced raspberry and vanilla sounds so delicious you could eat it let alone spray it on your hair and I love that it doesn't have that chemical like smell hairsprays often have.

Another feature I love about this product is the texture and staying power. I'm not a fan of hairsprays that change the texture of my hair to be crisp or sticky, instead I like it to remain soft and move so it looks more natural. I'm so glad this product offers this as well as amazing staying power as I often need my style to stay in place all day and evening. 

Whether I use this hairspray to keep my curls in place or to stop flyaways I have never been disappointed.. this product is amazing!

Chanel Cream Blush in Inspiration | Review | Link



I'm relatively new to using cream products on both my eyes and cheeks as previously I wasn't really drawn to them for some reason.

The latest addition to my collection is the Chanel cream blush in 'Inspiration' which is a gorgeous natural pink which is really easy to wear. It looks great teamed with light make-up for an every day look or even with heavier make-up for the evening because the shade is such a natural and subtle colour. I love the glow it gives my cheeks and thanks to the creamy, soft texture it blends beautifully onto my skin.

Compared to other cream blushes I have used in the past the staying of this Chanel one is much better. I think this might be because the formula isn't as wet as the others which maybe stops it from sliding off your face as easily. This is more of a hybrid between a cream and powder and I will definitely be buying more of them!


Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation | Review | Link



This month I have put my trusty Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua to the side a little more and made more effort to use some of my other favourite foundations. The one I got back into using most recently is the Rimmel Match Perfection which is a great quality product considering the low price.

Rimmel Match Perfection provides low-medium coverage and works really well with my combination skin. The formula is soft and creamy so it blends extremely well and the staying power is really good too.

Although this foundation is heavier than my other favourites it's been nice to start using it again this month and it's great for days when I feel like I need a little more coverage than normal!


Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Perfume | Review | Link



I really love perfumes but they don't appear on my blog every often because I really struggle to talk about them. It's easy to describe packaging to someone and how a product works for you but when it comes to smells I struggle to describe them in such a way the reader can relate. It's one of those things that may sound good in words but until you actually smell it for yourself you can't really imagine what it's going to be like but I will give it a go!

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy is a fun, youthful scent that matches the funky packaging perfectly. The notes are wild berries, mandarina, honeysuckle, gardenua, jasmine, amber, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood and praline which when combined create a beautiful sweet, feminine fragrance.. I love it!


Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss | Link



When I was younger I used to wear lip gloss all the time but then I went through a stage of reaching for my lipsticks or balms every day instead. Recently I have really got back into wearing glosses and one of my 'go to' ones during April has definitely been the Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss in Obsessed

Obsessed is a really pretty pink which looks great on it's on or when combined with lipsticks to add a little extra shine to your finished make-up look. The formula is thick and creamy so it feels hydrating on the lips but it is slightly sticky.This lip gloss has an amazing peppermint smell which I really like too!


*Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale Candle

Last but not least is this gorgeous candle by Guerlain. I love the bright blue holder as it is different from your typical transparent glass and the bright white candle inside makes a lovely contrast.

The candle itself has a beautiful sweet floral scent which I absolutely love. It's one of those candles you want to keep picking up and sniffing when you walk past (when it's not lit of course!).

When this candle is burning the entire house is filled with the scent and it lingers until the following day.

I have searched the internet high and low for a link to this product but I can't find one! My one is from Debenhams so they definitely stock them.

What do you think of my monthly favourites?

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Mothers Day Gift Ideas

Lush Secret Garden Bath Bomb | £2.95 | Link 

Jimmy Choo Perfume | £49.99 | Link

Marks and Spencers Flowers | £35.00 | Link

Next Noir Fragrance Candle | £9.00 | Link

Sanctuary Spa Scrub | £11.50 | Link

Mothers Day is fast approaching (30th March) and if you are yet to buy your mum a little something this post contains some gift ideas you may like! I've purposely picked them from high street stores rather than online because with Mothers Day only being a few days away they wouldn't arrive in time. So here are my ideas...

Being a Lush fan it would be wrong not to include any of their products here and what better way to treat your mum than to give her something to pamper herself? I've chosen the Lush Secret Garden Bath Bomb as I bought this for my mum last year and she loves it. We're not big fans of green so the colour isn't one of our favourite's but the flower decoration is cute and the scent is beautifully floral!

If you're looking to splash a little more cash this Mothers Day then a perfume is a great idea. One that is in my collection is the Jimmy Choo fragrance which is really beautiful and would suit a variety of ages. The packaging is also super cute!

You can't beat a beautiful bouquet of flowers and I find the quality of the Marks and Spencer ones to be brilliant.  They have a variety of colours and sizes so whatever your budget you should be able to find something that is perfect for your mum.

Like me, my mum loves candles and a great inexpensive alternative to high end brands such as Jo Malone or your usual Yankee Candles are those by Next. Depending on the size of the store they offer a variety or sized candles in different scents and often have pretty candle holders too. 

Being a beauty blogger I often buy my mum gifts related to skin care or cosmetics as it's something I know a lot about and my mum enjoys them too.  I've chosen a gorgeous pampering product by Sanctuary Spa which would make a really lovely gift because it is a product that would often get used and the packaging is lovely. As an alternative, if you wanted to do more along the beauty theme then how about putting together your own gift box? It's great because it is unique and you can spend as much or as little as you like on it. I did this for my mum's Birthday last year and she absolutely loved it! See it here.

What do you think of my gift ideas?

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Perfume Holder / Travalo Review

I'm a big lover of perfume and I wear it every day unless I don't go out so I definitely knew I needed a Travalo in my life! This is basically a small, compact spray bottle which holds enough perfume for up to 65 sprays.  It is perfect to keep in your hand bag because it is only small and means you are able to refresh your fragrance wherever you go whether it be when you are out and about during the day or on holiday.

I bought my Travalo from Debenhams and it is definitely one of the best purchases I have ever made.  It is compatible with any perfume and to use you simply press the bottom of the Travalo onto the spray of the perfume and pump it until you reach the required amount.  There is a little window on the side so you can how much fragrance you have left and when you need a little more you simple refill it over and over.  The only downside is that it can obviously only hold one perfume at a time so you must pick the one you want carefully.  I also personally, wouldn't like to refill it with a different one when it runs out either as I wouldn't want to mix the fragrances.

This is the perfect stocking filling for men or women and very useful!  You can purchase a Travalo from Debenhams for £12.49.  They are available in a whole host of colours.

What do you think of the Travalo?

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Fragrance Friday // Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Review

 

Hello lovelies!!!

I've decided to start doing a 'fragrance friday' post because I've got lots of perfumes I would love to share with you.  I got this idea from an amazing blog which I'm sure you all would have heard of - Fleur de Force. I may not do a post of this kind every Friday but expect to see them regularly.

Today I will be looking at the second perfume in the Juicy Couture range - Viva La Juicy.  The packaging of this perfume is fun and cute so easily catches you eye.. it would look great on your dresser too!  I love the cut glass top, gold couture 'necklace' and the pop of colour from the hot pink bow. 

As for the smell.. I love it! It is fresh, youthful, flowery and feminine. The notes are wild berries, mandarina, honeysuckle, gardenua, jasmine, amber, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood and praline. These lovely scents make up the perfect girly fragrance for day wear during Spring and Summer. However, it may be a little on the sweet side for some people.

This is a fragrance that I love and have worn regularly this month... I'd say it has definitely been my 'go to' perfume. Unfortunately, I haven't found that it is particularly long wearing, though so you do have to re-apply it later on during the day - after a few hours the scent just completely disappears which is a real shame.

If you want to get this fragrance I would suggest to shop around because the prices vary massively! I bought this 100ml bottle from Cheap Smells for £31.00 (note the price has now gone up to £37.35 as it was on offer when I purchased it).

Do you have this fragrance? What is your favourite perfume?

 

 

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