Hello Divas!

Don't give up on your dreams.  I considered giving up on one of my dreams this weekend, but I prayed about it and received confirmation that I am supposed to keep on this path. Prayer provides clarity.

Check out Chamele's post on Dolce and Gabanna Light Blue.

I had been search of a new signature fragrance for some time. I told you how bad I wanted the Giorgio Armani Aqua di Gioia for my birthday. I have not purchased it yet. Can you believe that?  It has been since November that I first told you about the fragrance. I have also been wanting the Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue after I smelled it on a passerby in TJMaxx. She was busy commenting on my fragrance and I was wondering about hers.  (It is really nice when women can genuinely compliment each other. You should try it.) I had not forgotten about the Light Blue, and with summer approaching, I am excited it to move it to the top of my wish list. Light Blue is a medley of many fragrances-jasmine,citron, cedarwood, amber, musk, bamboo, and white rose- all of which work well together to compliment each other. No one fragrance overpowers the other but lightly play upon the other to create a light and intoxicatingly sexy fragrance that is also cool and crisp. The .08 oz Eau de toilette sales for $47.00 at Sephora.

 

Until tomorrow,

 

Chamele

Chanel Parfum Fragrance Wardrobe

Hello Divas!

Live life to the fullest and be thankful for every precious moment.

I have a blessed life and pretty amazing friends.  Over the Holiday break, a good friend of mine gifted me a mini Chanel Parfum Fragrance Wardrobe and I was beyond estatic.  If you have been reading this blog, you know that I love Chanel Parfums.  Coco Mademoiselle is my signature scent and I do love the classic scent of Chanel No. 5.  It never goes out of style.  This set includes Chanel classics such as:

Chanel No. 5

Coco Mademoiselle

Allure

Chanel No. 19

Coco

Of course, No. 5 and Mademoiselle are no brainers for me.  I had never smelled Coco or No. 19 but I heard Coco was another signature Chanel scent that one must own.  I had previously tried Allure before and it is a lighter flirtier scent than the rest of the parfums in the set.  My new love is Coco.  It is intense but has a very subtle sexy lingering scent.  I am definitely going to rock Coco for a minute.  I did not like No. 19.  It is too strong and masculine for me.

I have never owned pure Parfum before, so this was a real treat.  What I did learn quickly is pure Parfum is very potent.  If you use more than a few drops, you will drown yourself and other people with the scent.  I put on one too many drops of Chanel No. 5 and I thought I was going to throw up.  Two maybe three drops is more than enough!

Because of the pure potency of the parfums, this set will last me a very long time.  Like I said two maybe  three drops is enough.  The miniature bottles come with stoppers and all you have to do is dab the stopper behind your ears and on your pulse points and you are done. Love it!

Each miniature bottle contains .12 ounces of parfum and the set retails for $110.00.  Considering the longevity of the scents and the variety this is a true steal!  It is available at Nordstroms.

Toodles!

Jo Malone: Addicted

Hello Divas!

God's grace is always sufficient regardless of whatever you are going through.

As I write this post, it is snowing HARD in Atlanta.  I really can't believe it.  Luxe son is about to jump out of skin he is so excited.  I remember that same feeling when I was 10 years old.  It was our first major snowstorm in Atlanta and it was beyond magical.

Well over the Christmas Holiday, I was able to buy myself a nice little gift.  I purchased this Jo Malone Limited Edition eau de parfum set.  All I can say is I am in love!  I discovered Jo Malone via my hair stylist.  She lives in Saks and was telling me about it one day.  Since I am a Chanel parfum gal with a mix of other parfums scattered in, I never ventured to the Jo Malone counter.  Well over the break some friends and I did and were instantly addicted.

Jo Malone's philosophy is Fragrance Combining™, which is essentially using a mixture of fragrances to create your own unique fragrance.  Jo Malone scents are all combinations of unique and fresh scents.  Scent combinations like Lime, Basil and Mandarin and Vanilla& Anise are her staples and best sellers.  But the beauty of Jo Malone is that it is sold and packaged so the consumer can still mix and layer the different scent combinations to create their own truly unique and beautiful fragrance.

Story of Jo Malone

Jo Malone was a florist and facialist and she created her own unique scent combinations on the side.  As a thank you gift to clients, she created her Amber and Ginger oil and the clients love it so much, orders begin to pour in for the fragrance. After that, a star was born.

This limited edition gift set includes some of Jo Malone's top sellers such as:

Lime Basil and Mandarin

Grapefruit

Red Roses

Orange Blossom

Promegranate Noir

Vanilla & anise

If you visit the Jo Malone website, it has a Fragrance Combining Menu that suggests fragrance combinations to create a unique scent.  Genius.  Because I am a sucker for citrus scents, I love mixing Lime Basil and Mandarin with Grapefruit.  But lately I have been wearing a mixture of Red Roses with Vanilla & Anise. It is just so soft and lovely.

This set sold out worldwide as it was a limited edition.  I have 6 .3 fluid ounce bottles of cologne and it retailed for $95 dollars.  A great deal.  But you can purchase a duo of 30 ml bottles of cologne for $110. So you can get two scents for the price of one 100ml bottle.  A 100ml bottle of the fragrance retails for $105.

Jo Malone is sold exclusively at Saks and Neiman Marcus.  However you can also purchase Jo Malone online.  All shipping is free!

Toodles!

New Winner Of Lancome Defencils Precious Cells and Giveaway #3 Tocca Fragrances

Hello Divas!

I am a little late on the posts because my son has been very will for a week.  I am beyond exhausted, but as always, thank you for sticking with me.

I never heard from Jennifer so the new winner of the Lancome Defencils Precious Cells Mascara is John001.  You also have until tomorrow midnight to claim your prize or it will go to the next person in line.

As I have said before I love Tocca fragrances.  They are unique, smell delicious and the packaging is simplistic but feminine.  I love Tocca.  Tocca has a the cutest Eau de Parfum set of their favorite Tocca fragrances. I think every Diva should have a Tocca scent.  The set is called Eau de Parfum Viaggio and features their Cleopatra (Grapefruit, Jasmine, Tuberose, Rich Vanilla Musk, Stella (Blood orange, Freesia, Spicy Lily, Sandalwood), and Florence (Bergamot, Pear, Gardenia, Soft Woods) scents.  Wear them alone or mix and match for a unique one of a kind scent.  So one lucky Luxetips Reader will be able to experience Italy at its best with this trio set.  Yes we are giving one away!  Enter by midnight December 20th.  As always a winner will be chosen randomly via random.org


Toodles!

Dolce and Gabbana Eau de Parfum: The One

Hello Divas!

I hope your Monday has started off beautifully!

One of my favorite relaxing activities is to peruse the scent aisle at Sephora.  I am always looking for a new fragrance to try.  I actually had my eye on the Marc Jacobs Daisy, well because the bottle is too cute!

I passed on Marc Jacobs Daisy and the sales associate suggested I try The One by Dolce and Gabbana.  I tried it and all I can say is wow!  I absolutely love this scent.  It has notes of vanilla and amber, and musk, but with a twist of mandarin, bergamont, and lychee.  Results?  A sensual fragrance that also is light and airy.  If you have been reading my blog, you know I love scents with citrus, vanilla, and musk, notes.  They just work wonderful with my body chemistry.

The packaging is not bad either.  It is a classic square bottle and it is timeless...maybe just like the fragrance.  The One has won several international fragrance awards and apparently has been around for a few years.  How did I miss it?

A 1 oz. bottle of The One retails for $50 and you can purchase it online at Sephora.com or at any Department Store.  If you purchase it online at Sephora, you get free shipping. Nice!

Toodles!

Summer Scent Tip: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Body Lotion

Hello Divas!

I hope you are having a Fantabulous Day!

This humid 100 degree heat makes me think of creative ways to smell fabulous despite the sweat. I sweat a lot and I can't stand it. But I digress.  After a few days battling the heat, I realized my regular Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de parfum was not holding up.  So instead of using the parfum, I decided to only use the body lotion of the scent.  The best move I have made in a long time.  The body lotion is a very intense version of the Ea de parfum and it lasts all day long.  It is also a great moisturizing lotion.  My skin stays hydrated and I smell like a high end french parfum shop.  I get so many compliments when I wear the body lotion.  The scent lingers and is not too overpowering.  So while I am sweating away in this unbelievable heat, my body is sweating Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle and I smell delicious!  LOL!

Do you wear your favorite scent's body lotion instead of the parfum?  What body lotion scent do you love the most?

Toodles!

12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day Five: Yummy Holiday Fragrances!

Hello Divas!

How is your week going? I hope absolutely wonderful!

Are you enjoying the 12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas? I hope so! It is so much fun!

During the holidays I always purchase a holiday inspired candle so my home can smell all Christmasy! A good pumpkin spice or cranberry candle can definitely put me in the mood for Christmas. I usually buy high end candles at Ross. You can get Yankee candles for up to 80% off. I love Ross for home products! Here are some of my favorite candles:

Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin. Smells just like a warm pumpkin pie. Divine.

Body Shop's Merry Cranberry Candle. This candle has such an intense berry smell. Plus this candle is soy based!


What scent or fragrance do you use to get you in the holiday spirit?

Toodles!