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Review: Honore des Pres' We Love New York Perfumes
So, while I don't really know what carrots or coconuts have to do with New York, I thought the concept and packaging of these fragrances was genius and I think I've found a new scent for yours truly in Love Coco. Have you tried one of the We Love NY fragrances? Let me know what you thought!
The line is now available for purchase in the U.S. (50mL - $98), select stores abroad like Colette and online.
Testers were provided, but I was not compensated for
this review and the opinions state here are strictly my own.
Getaways Guest Blog Series: Kristin from The BonBonRose Girls
Of all the places I've traveled, most of them having been tropical, Negril has by far been my favorite. If you're looking for serious R&R, Jamaica is your place mon. My bestie/bloggy partner, Megan, got married there almost three years ago and I've longed to go back ever since!
Where to Eat
The restaurant in The Rockhouse, The Rockhouse Restuarant and Bar, boasts tasty local fare like lobster fusilli. Mmmmmmm. Every meal I had was beyond delicious but I really looked forward to breakfast. I still dream about the Jamaican blue mountain coffee, which is the best java I've ever sampled, and Jamaican porridge. I'm seriously drooling just thinking about it!
We only ventured outside the resort one day. It really has everything you need. You can get a couples massage, take a yoga class or, my personal favorite, relax by the horizon pool sipping on a tropical cocktail while gazing over the cliff at the beautiful expanse of ocean.
Five Vacation Essentials
I MUST bring these five things on any tropical vacation:
Packing Tips
I am SO not the person you should be asking for packing tips. I am the absolute worst at packing a suitcase, however, for my trip to New York Fashion Week this year I took my mama's advice and didn't just throw all my clothes into my bag haphazardly. I rolled everything, which resulted in me having SO much more room, and I grouped all my outfits together, so I didn't have to go on a wild goose chase when it was time to get dressed. That made getting ready SO much easier! Why haven't I done this all along? Don't ask me. HA!
My travel tote, currently a large and in charge DVF patent leather pretty, is always packed with oversized sunnies, a scarf/wrap, gum and a few glossies.
Favorite Travelling Companion
That's a tough one. I've had incredible vaycays with my hubs, bestie, sis and mama. Don't make me choose. HA!
The hubs and I are eying up Italy for our first European excursion together. He graduates from his MBA program next year and we're looking forward to poppin' open the prosecco and eating our way across the Italian countryside!
Giveaway: Win a Gorgeous Necklace from Big Tinsel
Giveaway open until November 3, 2010
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Last Song Syndrome: Just A Dream
I just want to share with you the song that has been stuck in my head for days now.
*If you haven't seen my recent post, Essence Mineral Compact Powder, please click the link. Thanks!*
Gossip Girl 'Easy J' Episode and Fashion Recap
Marc by MJ top, Alice + Olivia skirt, LAI Claudia bag |
To the GG writers I'd just like to say Jenny for one episode only? Bless your little hearts. Because heaven knows I wouldn't have been able to take more of that. And if bringing Jenny back somehow facilitated this Blair-Chuck truce and starts us all on the road to healing then I can't completely hate on her. Oh, and was I the only one who thought Blair was all kinds of awesome this episode? Sure, sometimes her scheming is cringe worthy, but I thought she was pretty fly last night. And she looked great, too.
I'm also pretty glad that Blair is starting to realize that Chuck sleeping with Jenny was not the worst thing he's ever done to her. I mean, yeah, just thinking about anyone sleeping with Little J is pretty gross, but they were broken up at the time and it's not like someone like Chuck Bass would ever be able to do something that wasn't self destructive when he's hurting. Seriously, Blair should know this. I guess it wasn't fair to poor Darota to put all this on her--you just know the woman is going to pay for it later--but maybe Blair starting to see that a series of misadventures rather than deliberate bad behavior on Chuck's part lead to all this will help us all move beyond this point. Because I think that's what we need now, people. Healing. (I'll admit, I got a little misty there at the end). As Jenny mentioned Blair and Chuck together are indestructible, apart and scheming against one another, well, it's just not something I'm all that interested in seeing.
but I thought the fringed Naeem Khan dress was unfortunate).
What did you think of the episode? Fave outfit?
Photos by Giovanni Rufino/The CW ©2010 THE CW NETWORK
Essence Mineral Compact Powder
Mineral Compact Powder by Essence is fortified with minerals and has a micro-fine texture for a smooth and matte complexion.
*from http://www.ulta.com/*
They have 3 shades to choose from:
Natural Beige 01, Soft Beige 02, and Perfect Beige 04.
*I have Natural Beige.*
I love this one because, first of all, it's only $2.99 - so affordable! It blends well, doesn't settle into creases, covers up the shiny parts on my face, it is light-weight, and lasts long. :D
When I have a lot of time in the morning to get ready, I put this over my liquid foundation. But most of the time I am in a hurry, so I just use this compact powder without the liquid foundation - and it works great!
I've noticed that these past few weeks, my normal makeup routine has gone like this: moisturizer, concealer, compact powder, blush (those two are interchangeable, haha), lip balm and lip gloss. I've definitely eliminated quite a few steps. But it works out okay, at least I still look presentable. ;)
I really have no complains about this product because it has been working so well for me.
Have you tried using Essence Mineral Compact Powder? What do you think of it?
What's your favorite compact powder?
Another thing I want to show you guys is the pattern on the powder:
Are your Halloween costumes ready? :D
"Life As We Know It" Interiors
I loved the wood floors. You can't see it here but they were also laid at interesting angles in some parts. For our new house we chose a darker greyish stain, which I was initially hesitant about, but M loved so we went with it. This movie had me seriously rethinking the choice in favour of a more classic chocolate brown.
by Thomas O'Brien and available at Circa Lighting.
found these days. The Edwardian style above from
Circa Lighting is only one example (another).