Most of the country is experiencing sucktastic weather now. Buying flowers for Valentine’s Day is strictly for amateurs: they cost double and the quality is garbage. Also, did you know that chain stores are classified at different levels, like “A”, “B”, “C”? Even if you have a prestigious-sounding department store in your town, it might be the case that they have merely deigned to do business with you, with dated, less desired and lacking variety merchandise. You can avoid all this with Fragrance.com! I was happy to be hosted to experience it.
Can you even have a romantic ambiance without candles? No, I think it’s against the law! Aroma Naturals Romance Aromatherapy comes in a couple of sizes, including a small tin case that’s perfect for traveling. Jasmine and ylang ylang have been considered for centuries conducive to l’amour. The combination gives spicy and powdery floral notes. The candle lasts for 15 hours and is very affordable!
Or, maybe you want an easy, risk-free, matchless way to romanticize your environment in an affordable and chic way. Northern Lights Linen & Room Spray in Sparkling Champagne makes for quick transformation of pillows, sofas, sheets, robes. Love it! It has light, fresh, fizzy notes.
Here’s another affordable idea, classic and preppy and pretty: Yardley English Rose Body Spray. Yardley has been in business in England since 1770 — before we were the USA! A perfect gift for sisters, daughters, even Grandma. Maybe pair it with a fluffy pink robe! The fragrance is fresh, yet delicate. The spray format gives it an invigorating chill — great for the gym! Perfect for traveling, too.
Dr. Hauschka Rose Body Oil is part of a German line that makes some of the most premium natural skin care products in the world, much like a luxury sports car, if you will. Damask rose and rose essential oil is mixed into skin-compatible jojoba oil. It’s rich, but absorbs easily. It’s meant to used after a shower or bath, as well as for massage. That starts the holiday out right!
Caline Sweet Appeal is a fragrance from the famed couture house Gres, that was based in France and the perfumes are now based in Switzerland. The flat bottle sensuously fits into your palm, like a rock you’d skim into a lake. I get sweet notes and bright, tangy fruit. It dries down to warm skin notes. It’s very feminine. This is what they say about it: “At the top are fresh hints from Neroli, Kumquat and Fruity Notes. The heart is aromatic with notes from Jasmine, Heliotrope and White Chocolate. The base is refreshing with notes of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli”. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, wouldn’t you say?
Lashes have different phases of growth and this seems like the time of year when mine go on vacation altogether. Long, glossy lashes signal femininity and youth. Think of Cindy Lou Who batting her baby eyelashes! There are so many mascara formulas out there, but I’m very demanding. I don’t like gloppy spider lashes that I have to comb with a metal comb or pick off mascara lumps with my fingers. I need lots and lots of length. You can get all of that with Estee Lauder Sumptuous Rebel Length + Lift mascara. The wand is very long, with somewhere between thin and medium thickness. The formula is very moist, but dries quickly. Now, when I was learning to do makeup, technique was considered more important than it seems to now and I want you to use classic mascara application techniques: get the wand all the way to the roots and wiggle it back and forth a tiny bit, then comb through. Do the underside of your lashes the same way. Use the tip of the wand to lightly wipe across the bottom lashes, like a windshield wiper. This is what they say about it:
- A long-wearing mascara with a sleek brush
- Oil-free, sweat- & humidity-resistant formula
- Helps comb, define & separate lash by lash
- Delivers a mega dose of mascara to lashes for full-bodied length & a lifted look
- Easy to use with any eye shape or size
- Ophthalmologist-tested & suitable for contact lens wearers
Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Plump lipstick in Insane Pink is almost impossible to find in stores and now I can see why! This is a perfect lipstick for Valentine’s Day, because it’s moist on winter-dry lips, it doesn’t go on too heavily, the color is a deeper pink with the black core, which makes it so your lipstick doesn’t come off 1950’s Valentine’s Day-Junior Prom/don’t you dare get too near me. The core gives it just that little hint of modern edge. This is what they say about it:
The Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Plump In Color Plumping Lip Balm instantly provides a plumping sensation to your lips. Infused with coconut and pomegranate oil, it melts onto your lips for a deep color that lasts all day. Combined with glycols and peppermint extract, this balm provides a long-lasting plumping sensation and an addictive sensation of freshness to your lips. Add a touch of glamour to your daily routine by trying the Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Plump In Color Plumping Lip Balm today!
- Infused with coconut and pomegranate oil
- Provides long-lasting plumping sensation
- Freshens and smoothens your lips
- Melts onto your lips quickly
Coach has been renowned for its leather goods for generations. Earlier this year, I had to go to court and really look like the intimidating lawyer. I brought my ancient Coach briefcase and my ‘tude, so done! But Coach has branched out to other luxury goods, including fragrance. Coach Wild Rose EDP is not only beautifully scented, it also has a beautiful presentation. I get notes of elegant lipstick florals, berries, and a little sweet tangerine, with a soft, powder-skin note. Nothing sharp or sporty here. All girl all the time! The bottle is an ombre deep magenta bottle with the vintage log, tied with a covetable Coach leather and metal purse charm! This is what they say about it: The soft, spicy and sweet fragrance of Coach Wild Rose is an uplifting scent for women from the design house of Coach. At the beginning of this 2022 scent are notes from bergamot and red currant. The heart is enriching with hints from jasmine sambac and rose, while the base is inspiring with hints from moss, tonka bean and ambroxan.
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