Wedding Day Perfume

What perfume did you wear on your wedding day?

I'm on the hunt for that perfect bottle, a classic and beautiful scent that when I smell it years from now will bring back all the memories of the happiest day of my life. 

I went to Holt Renfrew today on my lunch and went on a sniffing spree, trying to select one that is timeless but still rare enough that it doesn't remind me of the first girl I'd known to wear it. I want to find a hidden gem of a perfume that will be only MINE. Too bad I haven't practiced perfumology in awhile; this is definitely a case where I could use my very own scent for a day.

^My samples from today^

I haven't asked for perfume samples since my grade 7 days, when me and my best friend would troll the counters lusting after expensive bottles we couldn't afford. I'd also spray every cologne the department store had, and imagine what it would be like to smell the scent on an actual boy, if I had a boyfriend.

Lancome fits the bill when looking for a more mature and sophisticated scent. I am in LOVE with Hypnose, but they only had a sample of Hypnose Senses. Both are good but I haven't quite decided if it's wedding appropriate yet. The lady gave me a couple other samples. I wore Miracle when I was 16, so it reminds me of the hair salon where I worked at the time.

Viktor & Rolph Flower Bomb is amazing and great for a wedding. I'd never smelled it before, but it smells like freshly baked and fluffy wedding cake with icing on top. A definite front runner.

I'm debating about the classic Thierry Mugler Angel. This is a love or hate perfume for many, as it's definitely unique, but I've always LOVED it. It has a striking yet soft scent, and it's not tainted for me by any memories. No one I've known has worn it, except for an old friend's mom back in grade school. But she was a stylish lady, and that was eons ago, so it doesn't really count.

Wedding Day Perfume Tips

* If you're determined to wear something new, be sure to start experimenting the perfume at least a month before the wedding so that you are certain it is a scent you'll both enjoy.

*Apply the same fragrance in all its many forms and layer it -- starting with the bath and ending with your perfume application to the pulse points (wherever you feel the beat of your heart).

*For an especially romantic effect, apply fragrance to the palms of your hands.

*If you're wearing fashionable sheer lacy gloves take a cue from Queen Elizabeth I and accent them with fragrances and perfumes.

*Just before you put on your veil, spray fragrance and surround yourself in a aura of scent. Then, spray the same fragrance on your veil to create a magical aura of scented pleasure.

Any Good Recommendations?

Jennifer Aniston's Perfume!

Jennifer Aniston’s Perfume is  Now Available in Canada.

 It has been available online for the last month but has officially arrived at Sephora now.

The new perfume, which took two years to develop, is a mixture of citrus, rose water, wild violets, amber and jasmine. Aniston, who is posing topless in some of the ads, wanted the perfume to evoke a natural scent from her love of warm temperatures growing up in California and family trips to Greece.

I'll always be Team Jen, and can't wait to see what this perfume is like =)
Are you interested to see what it smells like?

Lazy Weekends Are The Best Kind

Sorry for going AWOL on you!

I've Been working, doing school work, and also trying to get some relaxation in. This weekend was perfect for it.

I had Friday off, so I slept in til 11am, did some school work, then gave the house a much needed scrub down. (Patricularily the bathroom). There's nothing I hate more than a bathroom in need of a clean. I scrubbed the floors on hands and needs, wiped all the baseboards, and throroughly cleaned everything else. I love to clean; I can't cook (never wanted to learn) but I do love to clean. This is my absolute favorite cleaning product:

Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner

The bottle I get is a little bit different; it has a blue handle and cap, but this is the closest pic I could find. It works SO GOOD at getting everything spotless and sterile, and it has the most amazing bleach smell. Bleach to me equals clean and there isn't a smell I like much more of. It almost smells a bit like chlorine too .... Ahhh, I like the smell of cleaners too much.

This is another absolute fave of mine:My carpets would be toast without it.

*****

On Saturday we decided to go to Costo and lookie what I found:

I've been wanting an easel so that I can try painting with Ryan for so long now, and this one was only $50. It's probably not the best of the best, but for a begginer like me, it's a-okay=) I set it up in my kitchen on Saturday night, and with some chardonnay, painted a grape vine, which I wasn't happy with, but it was fun none-the-less.

I also got some perfume from WINNERS after Costco.

Remember Curious by Britney Spears?Before she went off the deep end she created this mysterious scent. I wore a sample of it when I was a 19 year old waitress, and when I smelled this in Winners it brought me right back to 6 years ago. For $19.99, you really can't go wrong, and plus, the bottle is CUTE.

Also bought Jersey Shore Season 1. I just started watching the Season 2 this summer, and decided to start from the begining.

It's completely ridiculous but fun to watch.

Hope you enjoyed the random recap of my lazy weekend.

I'm still kind of behind with school work but I'll try to update more often!

Winners Bargains - Polish and Perfume!

Hallo!!

Thought I would share with you a couple of the bargains I picked up from Winners.

ESSIE polish in "Exposure" for $5.99 > Regular $11.99.Love this pink. Here it is on my thumb ^I was pa rousing the perfume shelves and came across a peculiar green box that looked like it would have soap in it. I saw the "eau de parfum" however and wondered how on earth a perfume bottle could fit in it. I checked the price tag, and @ $7.99, I thought I would find out. Isn't the bottle so cute? The perfume actually smells really nice too - VERY citrusy and fresh. It's called "Shanghai Butterfly".

Do you love bargains as much as I do?

Favorite Perfume Ads

I am definitely drawn in by beautiful, expensive perfume ads. They always tell a story, and give me a visual idea of what scent is encased in the glass bottle.

My Number One Fave:

Miss Dior Cherie

Such a sweet and charming ad campaign. I love how incredibly French and darling it looks. I purchased this perfume duty free on my way back from England back in 2005, when it first came out. It has quite a spicy, but also sweet, very unique smell to it that I grew to love over time.

Chanel No 5

I loved the commercial more than the print ad for this one. It was again so very French, and ultra glamorous with Nicole Kidman as the starlet. I couldn't find many still images of the commercial, but the below one captures the over all feel of it quite nicely. It was a "race against time" sort of ad, and I couldn't help but get caught up in the exquisite rush myself.

The print ad:

Flora by Gucci

I can just imagine the breeze that is blowing her silk dress carries the sweet floral scent of the perfume on it's wings.

Gucci

This ad is more modern and chic. Not as nice as the above, but still eye catching. I have yet to smell this, but I imagine a bolder scent, with no florals.

Chloe

Again, more '60s mod inspired. I wouldn't really expect an ad like this for the overly floral Chloe, but I like it none-the-less. This is the fave perfume in my collection.

Some Vintage Perfume Ads:

Recognize this face? ^

For fun I decided to create my own perfume ads from old pics on my blog. Not saying I'm perfume model material, but it was fun to give them names and dream up what their scent would be like.

Secret Wish

Delicate, light floral, with vanilla undertones. Only the closest of close can catch a drift of it's subtle enchantment.

Vintage Heart

Romantic and classic, a musky vanilla with subtle gardenia traces

Maybe one day my dream of creating a perfume will come true. I remember trying to create a perfume when I was a little girl. I crushed flowers and mixed it with water and hand cream in a little plastic bottle with a heart shaped top. It was sweet smelling but short lived, for perfumes need preservatives in order to last.

I am still going to show you my perfume collection in an upcoming post. It is not as big as I would like, as my faves are usually the highest price ones.

I also want to say that I've decided to do another giveaway, and will be opening it in the beginning of July. This is my best giveaway to date, as I will be giving away my top favorite beauty products. They are all high end products and will include my favorite mascara, lipstick, sunless tanner and more.

Tell Me

What is your favorite perfume?

OPI "Dim Sum Plum", and a New Perfume

I really like this color, called "Dim Sum Plum" from OPI's Hong Kong collection. Ever notice how some colours go on much smoother and easier than other ones, even when they are from the same brand?

As you can see from the above pic, I bought another OPI polish, called "Gargantuan Green Grape". I was really disappointed with it! (That's why I didn't upload pics of my nails painted with the color). From the bottle, I expected it to be a lovely minty green, but it went on soooo lumpy and looked more pukey than minty. Ewww. Oh well. =)

I LOVE this Coconut Melon Creme by OPI. It smells sooo good, and is so rich. It was only $7, too.

Have you smelled this? I love it so much. It's such a nice fruity scent.

Got it from Shoppers the other day too.

And here are some pics of my two favorite boys, just for fun. Ryan and Tibbs, my friendly little kitty. He loves Ryan waaayy more than me and always cuddles with him whenever Ryan is laying down.

Yesterday was such a lazy day for me. All I did was come home, eat, watch The Bachelorette, watch True Beauty, and then fall asleep. It was nice though, because I'm so rested today. Definitely have to hit the gym tonight though.

Are any of you watching The Bachelorette this season? I wasn't too keen on Ally from last season, but I really like the choices she makes on this season. She has a great personality, too.

Thanks for reading!