Daily Hair Styling MUST HAVES for LONG/THICK Hair

Fun facts:
1. I only wash my hair once or twice a week.
2. I rarely heat style/blow dry my hair
3. I LOVE to dry style my hair (think braids, twists, etc!). 

This being said, I have KEY products that allow me to achieve the resulting #hairgoals on the daily. These are their stories *DUN DUN* 

1. Dry Shampoo
This has been a staple in my closet since my first can by Amika that I received in my Birchbox. Not only is this type of product fabulous for soaking up excess oil and sweat after a session at the gym, it is great for creating volume and texture for different hair styles. My favorites include the Perk Up Dry Shampoo by Amika, Bodifying + Bamboo Fiber Full Body Renew Dry Shampoo by OGX Beauty, and the Detox Dry Shampoo by Dry Bar (which also comes in a brunette color!!!). 

2. Hair Oils
Sometimes the winter winds or summer humidity come through and bust up your hair shaft, leaving you with a frizz ball. This happens to me too! My solution to that is moisture locking oils on my damp hair! This keeps the internal hydration from leaving my hair, and prevents outside humidity from creating hydrogen bonds between the water molecules in my hair which is an example of what causes frizz. My favorite hair oils include: Unicorn's Mane Smoothing Serum by A Beautiful Life, Orchid Oil by OGX Beauty, Ouai Hair Oil, and Glass Action Universal Elixir by Amika. 

3. Texture Spray
Yes, you can use dry shampoo to add a little grit to your hair for styling. However, if you want truly full beach wave hair, you need legit texture spray. Aside from beachy waves, I also love using my texture sprays to fluff up my hair for full messy buns as well as rough curls (think edgy ringlets with pointed ends). My top texture sprays include: IGK Beach Club Spray, un.done volume and matte texture spray by Amika, and Triple Sec from Dry Bar. You can also try all of these and a few more with the Sephora Favorites Instant Texture Dry Styling Spray Collection!

Is This a Lush Cosmetics Bath Bomb Dupe?

By: Amy Goldstein

Lush Cosmetics is widely known for their intensely scented and pigmented bath bombs, and they are often imitated, but never duplicated. As a longtime fan of Lush bath products, I admit I was skeptical when I was handed a few of Fizz & Bubble's bath products to try. But I urged myself to go into this with an open mind, and here is what I found...

PROS:
>>Lightly colored and scented - For those of you that may be sensitive to strong smells and dyes, or simply can't handle the all-around SENSORY OVERLOAD that comes with a Lush bath bomb, these bath fizzies are the bathtime fun you've been waiting for.

>>Moisturizing - After my bath, I found that my skin was noticeably softer than if I had just showered with my regular soap.

>>Cute packaging - There is something to be said for presentation here. Posing these mini fizzies as truffles or part of a slushie/smoothie definitely makes them more appealing. The truffles are even decorated with frosting and sprinkles! The mini bath pouf included with the fizzy milkshake as "whipped cream" (complete with a cute striped paper straw) adds a nice touch. The mini bath fizzy collections would make fantastic gifts.

>>Price point - Overall, Fizz & Bubble's bath fizzies are cheaper. The full-size large fizzies retail for $6.00 each, while Lush bath bombs trend towards the expensive side at an average of $7 - $9 per bomb. The milkshakes contain 12 fizzies, all of the same scent, plus a bath pouf, for $15. The truffle boxes contain 9 fizzies, all assorted colors and flavors, for $20.

>>No glitter - Is it just me, or is the glitter inside of a Lush bath bomb conspiratorially engineered to NEVER wash off my body? I not-so-secretly love glitter, but sometimes I don't want to come out of my bath - even after rinsing - dusted in glitter like I'm heading off to work the pole at my local gentlemen's club. Ya feel?

CONS:
>>Not scented enough - Some of the bath fizzies didn't seem to have much of a scent at all. The "Rainbow Sherbet" ones from the fizzy milkshake smelled subtly fruity, and even gave my bath some light color. However, I didn't have the same experience with the truffle box. I was most excited to try these because I have a massive sweet tooth, and they were too cute and smelled too good to pass up. I dropped in "Birthday Cake" and "Buttercream," only to be disappointed by a very faint, very basic vanilla scent. I'm not sure if I can even describe it as vanilla; maybe just "sweet." I dropped in a "Lavender" fizzy next, only to find that it smelled faint as well, and not quite like lavender. It was more of a basic floral scent. They all ended up smelling like they had all together in the box. This may have happened because they were all sealed in the box together for so long, and lost their distinctive scents.

>>Too low-key - Personally, these bath bombs are not for me. I enjoy the intense, shimmery colors of Lush bath bombs, and sometimes the little surprises included, like stickers, pop rocks, or flower petals.

>>Waxy? - One of the bath fizzies in particular left me scratching my head in confusion. The "Birthday Cake" fizzy, complete with a light frosting and sprinkles, dissolved quickly to leave the outer frosting shell behind. The sprinkles dissolved almost immediately, though there were a few stragglers. But the frosting holding them on had a very waxy consistency, and did not melt completely. Most of it floated in awkward little chunks around me for the duration of my bath, resulting in uncomfortably waxy spots on my skin where it did melt. I was not a fan of this.

Did Fizz & Bubble measure up to Lush? 
No, they did not. But that does not mean a lesser quality product, or that I was completely disappointed. Fizz and Bubble's bath bombs are unique, and like Lush products, are also cruelty-free and packed with moisturizing butters and oils. I tried two products (both can be found either at Ulta or on the Fizz & Bubble website): Bath Fizzy Milkshake in Rainbow Sherbet and Assorted Fizzy Bath Truffles.

Overall Impressions:
First of all, these may look similar to bath bombs, but they are sold as bath "fizzies," so do not expect the explosion of colors, popping, fizzing, sparkling, bubbling, and whatever else you may have seen from a bath bomb. Additionally, the products I tried are exclusively their mini bath fizzies. I did not have the pleasure of trying the full size, but the great thing about minis is dropping 2 or 3 in, which allows you to mix and match scents! These little bath treats fizz like crazy, leaving you with a softly scented and moisturizing soak.

BEST 3 Anti-Damage Haircare Products for Colored Hair: 2018 Edition

Think cotton candy. Now think of said cotton candy changing colors from blue, to green, to pink, to purple, and then to purple/pink swirl! That is the story of my hair for the past few years and with this much processing, there comes the high risk (and ultimate result) of hair damage. Aside from almost eliminating any heat processing of my hair (blow drying, straightening, curling, etc), there are several key products that have kept my hair in long, full, and healthy shape. 

1. OLAPLEX
I started getting this treatment at my hair stylist's salon a few years ago, and I haven't stopped since! My first treatment was when I had so many split ends from refusing to get a hair cut for about a year (I know tsk tsk haha). Even though my ends were DISGUSTINGLY DRY and frizzly, Olaplex made it feel like smooth, strong, fresh from the scalp hair. Since that treatment, I've been hooked. Recently, Sephora carries the treatment step that I get in my salon and I have told every client and cast member about it since it arrived in my store! For the record, this is NOT A LEAVE IN CONDITIONER. This is a binding treatment that rejoins broken disulphide bonds in your hair that have resulted from all kinds of damage.

2. Macadamia Thermal Protectant Spray
I was introduced to this product via a sponsored post project for the blog. It contains macadamia oil, avocado oil, argan oil, hydrolyzed rice protein & vegetable protein, as well as thermal protectant silicone. All this wrapped up into one makes for a great heat styling experience. The few times I do actually heat treat my hair for an event or special occasion, I use this to make sure my hair is nourished and protected short term, as well as long term. 

3. Sephora Collection Overnight Hair Masks
Let's start with the fact that they are only $5 each....like hello! Also, each pack comes with a bonnet to wear at night so you don't get the treatment all over your pillow case! The treatments themselves come in several "flavors." The ACAI sleeping hair mask is great for boosting your color and giving it some extra *oomph*. You can use this as a general upkeep type treatment, or right before a special event like I do if you don't have time to get your hair redone. The ROSE sleeping mask is great for those who have a tough time with frizz. It helps to smooth out your strands leaving your hair silky smooth the next morning. The SHEA sleeping mask is great if you feel like your hair is getting fragile from over processing. I love using this one between hair cuts so I don't have as much breakage at my ends. Last but not least the ever popular COCONUT sleeping mask. This is a deep conditioning, nourishing mask that is great to use at least once every two weeks to give your hair the spa treatment. I have seen a huge difference in my hair after using this mask; even after just one use! 

HOT NEW SHINY FINDS AT SEPHORA TO BUY THIS MONTH!

Glitter, glitter, shimmer dinner! Who doesn't love to sparkle and feel like a princess, amirite?

This month Sephora is launching an entire animation dedicated to those of us who love to highlight to the gods and shimmer like a bag full of diamonds. Which products are the cream of the crop? As a Sephora Insider, I am here to give you all the behind the scenes details on what is worth your time and moolah.

My first favorite, and legitimate future purchase, is the new Violet Voss Rainbow Palette. Think Natasha Denona quality shadows, at a ColourPop Price! I swatched these babies over and over again and couldn't stop! The pigment is one swipe glory, and the price point can't be beat. 

Get it next month at your local Sephora for only $30! Online link will be added to the article once it launches!

Next on the list is an extension of a previously made collection by Stila Cosmetics that is everyone's favorite eye product: The Glitter and Glow Eyeshadows! This spring, three new duo chrome colors have been created. These colors include Perlina, Enchantress, and Fairy Tail. All offer the same multidimensional glimmer with a new twist on color choice!

These retail for the same $24 and can already be found online HERE!



 

For something that won't break the bank, but will totally break the internet, a new brand called INC.REDIBLE has your back. Their brand new (and soon to be found at sephora) iridescent jelly called YOU GLOW GIRL will knock your socks off. The idea is similar to farsali's jelly beam, however it is easier to use, has more of an iridedcent finish rather than a straight highlight, and is much more affordable! Make sure to follow me on instagram to stay updated on the launch!
These retail for only $10, so get pumped!

If you are looking for something multi-purpose and ingredient conscious, these Bite Beauty Prismatic Sticks will do the trick! These are basically the magical makeup child of the Bite Beauty matte multisticks and prismatic lipglosses. They are also safe for eyes, lips, and cheeks so you can apply anywhere you'd like! Bite has a special place in my heart, and if you are new to the brand I definitely recommend you try these for your next instagram highlight 💥💥💥
These retail for $24 and can be purchased here.

One of my everyday favorites out of the bunch is the new Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm in the SEPHORA EXCLUSIVE shade Holographic Purple! One of my goals this year is to find my signature makeup items for every day use, and this is one of them! It nourishes while also laying down holographic color at the same time! It's a bit of a splurge, but it's worth it!
This Dior Lip Glow Balm retails for $34 and can be found here!

My final two are a bit of a throwback for me, but still amazing with new featured colors to boot! The Ciate London Glitter Flip and Kat Von D Everlasting Glimmer Veil are my go to's for easy and quick GLITTER LIPS!! Both of these dry down and offer the most comfortable all day wear. KVD launched a new cool toned iridescent shade for the glimmer veil and Ciate London is featuring new nude shades for easier everyday wear. 

The KVD Glimmer Veil retails for $22, and the Ciate London Glitter Flip retails for $19.

Kat Von D Glimmer Veil Review

Glimmer basically equates to glitter and with that I was already excited. To clarify though, this is not a chunky glitter type product. Quite the contrary actually. Think of a sophisticated shine of opaque color that can blind you from space. That's the KVD Glimmer Veil.

The glimmer veil is a liquid lip that can be worn as a topper or as a lipstick all on its own. It does dry down, so if you are looking for a glimmer gloss texture, keep on lookin'. They swatch and wear BEAUTIFULLY (photo below) and apply with ease. There was little to no mess during application, however when trying to take it off ...... lets just say it took a few wipes and a few extra minutes. It also stains if you use the pink/blue toned ones so be careful!

Makeup Forever Color Paints: Your New Festival BFF

In honor of my Sephora store celebrating its 19th birthday, I decided to create an over the top, fun Carnival Masque look for my work day! Inspired by my handmade fascinator and @milk1422's face chart, this is the look I created with the Makeup Forever Aqua XL color paints (Lips, eyes, and dots on face!)! These are $25 each at Sephora, can be used anywhere on the face, have a range of finishes including matte and luminescent, and are waterproof! I absolutely love them, and fully recommend them for your next festival makeup look.

 #nofilter on the photo below! 

Bleach/Purple Hair Dye Review: SPLAT on Dark Hair!

Hey everyone! 

Since rainbow colors are such a popular hair trend, and the ability to achieve this look on dark hair at home is typically difficult, I decided to review a drug store box set from Splat when my girl Miranda bought a box. She has medium to dark brown hair depending on how the light hits her head, so this was a good trial!

Here are the steps we followed: 

1. Mix powder into liquid in bleach squirt bottle.

2. Weave strands of hair for highlights, and paint bleach onto strands while they sit on aluminum foil (think salon style). 

3. Processed bleach for about 45-50 minutes, checking on said strands every 15 minutes.

4. wash out bleach with Shimmer Lights Shampoo.

5. Add thick layer of Shimmer Lights shampoo on hair and let sit for 30 minutes.  This is to help rid of brassiness.

6. Rinse out Shimmer Lights. Cut Splat dye with conditioner at a 2:1 ratio. I do this with my ion color brilliance dye all the time with great color payoff results as well as smooth, moisturized hair, thus I added this step for the splat review. 

7. Add thick layer of dye/conditioner mix to bleached strands and process for one hour.

8. Rinse out dye/conditioner combo, then blow dry. 

Below are before and after photos. Overall it was a pleasant experience due to the fact that her hair didn't fry off with drugstore bleach, and her hair picked up the color in the end. The only downsides are that the bleach product was runny/watery and thus patchy in application, and the purple did not come out strong when cut with conditioner like salon brands Ive used in the past. Also, due to the patchiness of the bleach, the purple didnt stick well in some areas when compared to others. For $10 a box, you can do better. I'd rather spend $5 on a box of ion color brilliance at and spend a few bucks more on a better bleach/developer combo at Sally's for better results. 

Update: 8/6/17

Miranda added another round of splat color to her hair without adding conditioner and it came out very pigmented! (Photo at the end). So definitely don't add conditioner to this dye if you want a strong purple color instead of the advertized lavendar! :)  

Review of Jane Iredale Pure and Simple Makeup Kit

Everyone loves something that makes their makeup session easier right? Companies like Bare Minerals and Benefit do this by making personalized kits based on skin tone and needs. Jane Iredale also does this in a boxed set format.

Her Pure and Simple Makeup Kit comes with one blush, two shades of foundation powder with brush applicator, two eyeshadow shades with applicator,  and a lip stain. The foundation powder itself as a formula was somewhat satisfactory and gave sheer to medium coverage. The shades chosen for me were too light unfortunately so I only used them as a highlighting powder for my concealer which worked out nicely. In terms of using this powder for everyday makeup, it does not impress me enough to stray away from my beloved BareMinerals original loose powder foundation. 

The blush powder on the other hand was FABULOUS. It was the perfect shade for me, and went on beautifully! It stayed on for about 8-10  hours which is amazing for blush on me-usually mine only lasts about 2 hours if that for some reason.

The eyeshadows were smooth and blendable, however there are only two colors in there so it's hard to make a full eye look with them alone. The lip tint was also quite nice and gave me a nice peach/pink tone. I noticed it looked different on other people, so I'm assuming it changes based on the person's lip pH level. 

I received this from Influenster as a complimentary product for review. All opinions are my own. 

Benefit Disappoints!

Let me start by saying that there are a lot of things I love from Benefit, including their brow products, Roller Lash mascara, and packaging in general. However, my recent purchase of the Galifornia blush was an utter disappointment. 

The website stated that this was a golden pink powder blush and at first look there is a gorgeous golden sheen on top of the blush's blazing sun imprint. This made me think that the blush itself was like a Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Blush, where there would be an embedded highlight within the colored blush. However, upon application, one cheek was struck with a mound of gold sheen and some added color, while the other cheek only had color and no sheen. Meaning, half my face was highlighted to the Gods by accident, and the other cheek looked dull AF.

Upon further inspection of the blush block, the golden sheen disappeared and there was simply a coraly-pink blush left. I come to find out that this originally glorious looking blush is nothing but a regular powder blush. Also, when I managed to make the color/highlight even on both cheeks that day, and wore the (now) powder blush on other days, it barely stayed on my cheeks for more than 2-3 hours.

I rarely buy things without full research, however I unfortunately trusted the Benefit brand and it's initial package advertising and got hoodwinked. But hey, at least Ulta has a great return policy! 

PS: I know this sounds so damn dramatic- it's just a blush. However, when you trust a brand like that in terms of packaging/marketing and get disappointed, it stinks! Also, I have blushes from brands like Nars and even MORPHE that were better than this in terms of pigmentation and staying power. Also, the Becca blush I mentioned earlier is PHENOMENAL!!! :D 

Play! By Sephora ICONIC Edition

In case you didn't know, Sephora has a monthly subscription box (Play!) that costs $10 each month and is filled with 5 makeup samples and a fragrance sample. Today though, a one time buy, special edition Play! box called the "Iconic" bag launched. This includes a variety of samples from luxury brands including Burberry, La Mer, Guerlain, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior and Tom Ford.

The catch? It's an extra $20 and exclusive to VIB Rouge Members. 

Personally, I am obsessed with my Play! boxes every month because they include brands I love to use and products I don't normally try. Also, the funny part is, the regular monthly box comes with samples from brands like this all the time. However, as a VIB Rouge Member, I feel that the Iconic bag should have been a free gift with purchase perk instead of a $20 buy outright. The play box is already $10 out of my pocket every month, and I spend over $1000 at Sephora annually to become VIB Rouge so why should I spend more money on samples? (The comment section on this Sephora.com listing agree with me.)

However since there is a price tag on it, and it is similar to the regular Play! boxes, I'm assuming that this is a trial run product that Sephora wants feedback for. Maybe they are going to create a Play! box upgrade option and the Iconic box is their *survey*. 
So will I buy it? Probably not; but to those of you who want to try it, don't forget about Sephora's return policy! I checked and it looks like you can return this if you don't like the products inside (which is different than the Play! box products). 

Buy the Iconic bag HERE. 

UPDATE: There were over 50 negative reviews about this product in terms of cost and exclusivity, and now there are only about 20! For the record, I do not condone comments being deleted, however the comments are not even about the products in the bag (because its a mystery!), it is simply about the CONCEPT about the Iconic bag. So I can see how they'd want to make it an even playing field for potential buyers. 

Favorite Easy to Use and High Quality Home Hair Dye Product!

Want to dye your hair fun colors this summer? Look no further, because Ion Color Brilliance is the best vibrant color dye on the market! The Color Brilliance line has a multitude of colors including my favorite shades Fuchsia and Magenta. If you have dark hair like me, all you need to do first is bleach the hair you are going to dye (and find a friend to help you!). If your hair is not light enough, it will not take in the vibrant color(s) you want it to.

Aside from the beautiful and vibrant color payoff, the Ion Color Brilliance collection is long lasting and fades beautifully with every wash. The longest I've gone without re-dying my hair and it still keeping its color was about 3.5 weeks. Then when it's all washed out, the blonde you started with, will either become warmer or cooler toned depending on the dye you chose. I am using red toned dyes, thus my blonde hair turned into a strawberry blonde and eventually a warm toned blonde. Also, they are super affordable and easy to use! The formula is thick enough to apply with ease, and they are only $5.99 a box! Watch for Sally Beauty sales and sign up for their rewards program because sometimes they are even cheaper. 

Below are pictures of the Ion Color Brilliance products I use, colors available, my hair after using Ion Color Brilliance hair dye, and also photos of how it fades so nicely!

HOW TO SCORE 3 FREE KAT VON D STUDDED KISS LIPSTICKS!

Dear Kat Von D lovers, 

This is not a drill. Our fave lipstick of all time is now free in three FULL SIZED shades with your order of $75 or more this weekend through May 29th!

Just use the promo code STUDDEDKISS. Get 'em while supplies last! 

What can you spend that $75 on? You can easily make that happen with two classics and a hot new product: Ink Liner in the shade trooper ($21), Shade and Light face contour kit ($49), and the brand new Everlasting Lip Liner ($18). I recommend getting a nude shade liner if you are only buying one. That way you can use it with all of the lipsticks you will get for free!!!!!

Happy purchasing and let me know in the comments what lipsticks and products you chose! xoxo

The SINGLE Skincare Tip that Will Save Your Acne Prone Face!

Seems too good to be true right? Let me tell you I was surprised myself that this one tip helped me so much. 

I have acne prone skin and it sucks! So I decided to do a little experiment and see if what my mother has told me all these years rings true. My mother's advice? DON'T PICK AT YOUR SKIN!

Seem's easy enough right? But then you see all the little bumps under your skin, or blackheads on your nose, or blemishes ready to burst! So your first instinct is to 'get rid of them.' I decided to see if this was the right way to go, or if leaving them alone was the magic ingredient to my skincare routine that I have been waiting for. 

How did I run this experiment? Simple. I kept to my Skinfood skincare routine and only picked at blemishes like I normally would on the RIGHT side of my face. The left side I left alone and didn't pick at it. The results? They speak for themselves: 

The fact is, you can wash your hands and face as much as you want, but you are always going to be pushing in more bacteria and agitating your skin if you pick at it. Your are also delayed in healing process because you are constantly breaking the skin's barrier instead of just letting it heal from within. So follow my mama's advice (and advice from God only knows how many Dermatologists haha)....DON'T PICK AT YOUR SKIN!!! 

PS: If your skin is that congested and you feel like nothing is working skincare wise, I fully advise getting a facial and letting a professional do any type of "extra" exfoliation and "extractions." My favorite one is at Mohonk Mountain House called the Deep Cleansing Radiance Facial. Right after I got this, my skin looked and felt 100% better and did NOT break out afterwards like it does with other facials. This isn't a sponsored post, I just legit loved that facial haha

Skincare + Makeup for that Summer Oil Slick We Call a Face!

Oh summer how my skin hates thee. Every time the hot weather rolls around my face goes from a controllable adorable Welsh Corgi to a ravenous untamable BEAR. Out of nowhere, my combo skin turns into a straight up sebum celebration. Typically, only my T zone gets a little oily and the rest of my face is normal. Now however, my entire face is disgustingly slippery. 

What to do? I'll tell you! I've found some great products to keep my face in check and to keep the acne at bay. I've been using a number of these products for about a week now and have already seen a huge difference in my skin. Especially the SkinFood products and Kat Von D foundation!

Also, just be wary that using every single one of these products at the same time will dry out your skin (making the oiliness worse-yes I know, this is an annoying cycle), so choose one set at a time and see what works for you.

Details are below the slideshow for each product shown =)

First Aid BeautySkin Rescue Oil-Free Mattifying Gel Moisturizer- $30
First Aid BeautySkin Rescue Deep Cleanser With Red Clay- $24
SkinFood Peach Sake Toner-$15
SkinFood Peach Sake Serum - $16
SkinFood Peach Sake Emulsion- $15
SkinFood Egg White Pore Hot Shot Pack- $13
**** (Actually heats up your face a tinsy bit which feels nice and *spa* like)
Neutrogena Clear Face Liquid-Lotion Sunblock SPF 55- $12
Cover Fx Custom Blot Drops- $42 
**** (These drops can be mixed with your foundation to keep a more longterm matte look)
Kat Von D Lock-it Foundation - $35 (I am shade L46)
Cover Fx Perfect Setting Powder- $35
**** (Known to be great for baking which is a great technique for keeping your makeup matte)
Urban Decay De-Slick Oil-Control Makeup Setting Spray- $15

BRAND NEW JOUER COMING YOUR WAY THE 21ST OF MAY :D

THAT'S RIGHT! A brand new Jouer product line surrounding the ever so popular Skinny Dip Lip Topper is launching tomorrow May 21st 12PM PST!

Here is a sneak peak of what's to come so you can start divvying up your recent paycheck ;-) 

PS: I LOVE the lip toppers in Skinny Dip and Rose Gold!!! 

SKINCARE: Pandas, Flamingos, Cats OH MY!

Links: 
1.Tony Moly Latte Art Milk-Cocoa Pore Pack: https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Moly-Latte-Milk-Cacao-Pore/dp/B00975BC5G
2A. http://www.ulta.com/pocket-bunny-mist?productId=xlsImpprod13762295
2B. http://www.ulta.com/pandas-dream-so-cool-eye-stick?productId=xlsImpprod12812993
2C. http://www.ulta.com/cats-wink-tok-tok-stick-balm?productId=xlsImpprod15321229
2D. http://www.sephora.com/felicia-flamingo-lip-balm-P419639
3. http://www.sephora.com/cookie-body-ice-cream-P411212?skuId=1835792&icid2=its_skin_lp_from_the_brand_carousel:p411212

Online Fabulous Fragrance Finds

If you're not a fragrance buff, finding a perfume for yourself in person is HARD. First you have the sales ladies in department stores stuffing paper cards saturated with perfume up your nose in the hopes for a hint of commission to hit their paychecks, Then while you are trying to be polite and sniff them all, they end up meshing together and smelling the same. Also, if you have no F*&^ing idea what fragrance "family" you want, you have way too many to choose from. 

In comes Sephora to save your G.D. day. Two words: FRAGRANCE IQ. Hundreds of bottles of perfume narrowed down to your tastes based on things like how you want to feel in it, and what seasons you like. Finally, some EASY Q's to answer! I ended up finding one of my fave perfumes, Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet!

But sometimes, we just don't want to even go to the store. Thus, I just went on the Sephora site to see what's hot, and what do I find? A quick and easy fragrance IQ type quiz right on the website.  Here are the steps and my finds! I am looking forward to trying the Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille for a more sophisticated sexy scent ;-)! Skip to the bottom to see what choices I picked!

Try it here on the home page: http://www.sephora.com/

Also! Use the code "SMELLME" for a free deluxe fragrance add on!

1. World Traveler 2. Trying Something out of the Ordinary