Favorite Spring Perfumes

The fragrances of Spring have notes of Lily of the Valley, Peonies and Violets. I have a few sample perfumes that I consider to be Spring perfumes.

1. UR for Women by Usher: White Freesia, Peach Nectar, Jasmine, Osmanthus, Pink Peonies, Creamy Musk, Honeysuckle, Praline, Soft Woods

2. White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor: Narcisse, Gardenia, Lilies, refreshingly crisp green notes

3. Mariah Carey's Luscious Pink: Sicilian Bergamot, accords of ocean breeze, Italian sparkling coctail Bellini, petals of Tiara from Tahiti, lily of the valley, pink peony, accords of bright blond wood, sandalwood, white musk

4. Jennifer Aniston: Jasmine, scent of the ocean, Citrus Grove Accord, Rose Water, Violet, Amazon Lily, Musk, Amber, Sandalwood

5. LIV GRN C2C Fragrance Collection in Earth: Jasmine, Green Leaves, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Ocean, Musk, Sandalwood

6. Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline: Bamboo, Nashi, Lotus Flower, Balsa Wood

7. Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir: Green Sap, Gardenia Petals, Sambac Jasmine Absolute, Satiny Almond, Precious Wood, Licorice, Tonka Bean Absolute

8. Coach Poppy Flower (purple): Citrus, Lychee, Cassis, Water Lily, Jasmine

9. Bath and Body Works Sweet Pea: Sweet Pea, Watery Pear, Logan Berry, Rhubarb, Cyclamen, Freesia, Raspberry, Musk

10. Bath and Body Works Country Chic Fragrance Mist: Sparkling Lemon, Grapefruit Zest, Juicy Pear, Crushed Leaves, Marigold, Fresh Raspberry, Jasmine Petals, Day Lily, Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Peach Nectar, Vanilla Orchid, hint of Praline & Patchouli, Cedar Wood, Amber Wood, Skin Musk

11. Juicy Couture Couture La La: Mandarin, Green Apple, Red Currant, Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Violet Leaves, Musk Accords

I got some of these perfumes from a gift set from Rite Aid and a gift set from Sephora. The Bath and Bodyworks I got as a Christmas present. The little vials I received in beauty boxes. What are your favorite perfumes/scents for Spring?

Autumn Perfume

Well, even though it is still warm here in Oregon, the first day of Autumn has passed, so this is the time of year when it is getting colder and the leaves are starting to change colors. I forgot to wear one of my autumn scents today, so I'm going to start tomorrow. Some of the perfumes are also considered other seasons because of the different notes it has. I looked up which notes go with each season. What I have found for autumn was that the notes that "go" with autumn are sandalwood, musk, amber, and jasmine. This is my collection of perfume that go with autumn.

1. UR for Women by Usher
2. White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor
3. Forever by Mariah Carey
4. Luscious Pink by Mariah Carey
5. Curious by Britney Spears
6. Fantasy by Britney Spears
7. Clean Warm Cotten
8. DKNY Golden Delicious
9. Givenchy Ange ou Demon le Secret
10. Jennifer Aniston
11. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy
12. Viva La Juicy La Fleur
13. Paco Rabanne Lady Million
14. Philosophy Amazing Grace
15. Philosophy Love Sweet Love
16. Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensee Cologne Absolue
17. Harvey Prince Yogini
18. LIV GRN C2C Fragrance Collection in Earth
19. Body Fantasies Signature in Vanilla
20. Bodycology Fragrance Mist in Brown Sugar Vanilla
21. Paris Hilton
22. Oscar de la Renta Live in Love
23. Billionaire Boyfriend
24. Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline

I collect my little sample vials and keep them in this pretty pencil pouch I found. It has silver sparkles on it. It's hard to see in the picture but they are little flowers and the blue is more of a Cinderella blue color.

Summer Perfume

I don't know about where you live, but where I live in Oregon it is still summer in September. We usually get "Indian Summers." I have organized my perfumes into the different seasons according to the notes in each fragrance. I researched what scents go with which seasons, and looked up the notes for each of my perfumes. I started to wear the perfume that goes with the summer season. I thought it might be interesting for someone. I don't own all of these perfumes. I have samples of a lot of them. I like the way all of them smell.

I also looked up where are good spots to place perfume on your body. It seems that the hot spots are the best places.
1. behind knees
2. wrists (don't rub them together)
3. chest
4. behind ears
5. insides of elbows
6. spritz in the air and walk through it, so your hair gets it
7. spray on hair brush
8. between breasts
9. neck

The best notes for the summer are:
1. rose
2. orange blossoms
3. raspberry
4. peach
5. honeysuckle
6. island flowers
7. sea salt

My summer perfume favorites:
1. UR for Women by Usher
2. White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor
3. Mariah Carey's Luscious Pink
4. Clean Warm Cotten
5. Dior Addict To Life
6. DKNY Golden Delicious
7. Jennifer Aniston
8. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy
9. Juicy Couture Original
10. Juicy Couture La Fleur
11. Paco Rabanne Lady Million
12. Philosophy Amazing Grace
13. Philosophy Love Sweet Love
14. LIV GRN C2C Fragrance Collection in Earth
15. Taylor Swift Wonderstruck
16. Calgon Tahitian Orchid
17. Calgon Ahh...Spa! Tropics
18. Paris Hilton
19. Dragon Fruit by Demeter Fragrance Library

Fall Loves Tag

This is based on a tag video I've seen on Youtube a couple times. First, from macbarbie07 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viQpGAAvlGI and second, from eleventhgorgeous http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQl0s21FIss.  They answer Fall related questions about beauty and random things. It looked like fun, and I wanted to do it too.

Top 5 fall makeup items?
1. Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation
2. Bare Minerals Mineral Veil
3. Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Palette in Vanity
4. Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso
5. Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Favorite fall hair product? Tresemme Frizz Shield Finishing Spray
 Favorite fall nail polish? Revlon Edgy Elegance Nail Polish Collection in Fierce

Favorite fall scent? Liv Grn Earth Eau de Parfum

Most worn clothing item & accessory? jeans and Keds

Who's your fall style icon? I don't have one. I just get what I like and what I think looks good on me.

Going to a corn maze, what do you wear? hoodie, jeans, t-shirt, tennis shoes

Favorite Halloween movie? The Grudge (Japanese version)

Favorite Halloween candy? I love the Hershey chocolate variety packs that come with Mr. Goodbar and Krackle.

What are you being for Halloween? myself :)

I tag anyone who read this post!

Birchbox September 2011

I was so excited my Birchbox arrived today!

You receive a little package in the mail every month with samples. Every box has it's own theme. The theme for this one was to thank the subscribers for one year of Birchbox. I think it is the anniversary. Everyone gets something different in their box, based on a little survey you fill out when you first subscribe.

1. Starting at the top, I got a friendship bracelet. It has the cute little Birchbox logo on it and a pink yarn.

2. Then, going from left to right. I have Pangea Organics Facial Cream for Normal to Combination Skin. It has Nigerian ginger with lavender & tyme. I'll try this tonight and add how I like it later. So I tried this on and it smells like soil. I put it on my face after cleansing and my face didn't feel moisturized. I waited for it to "work", but it still felt dry so I put on my regular moisturizer over it. I don't like this cream at all. I gave this to my mom and she loves it. She said she put it on in the evening and the next morning her face felt wonderful.

3. Next, is Jouer Lip Enhancer. It is a lip balm that is supposed to hydrate, plump, and condition your lips. It feels good.

4. The next item is called, "Liv Grn Earth Eau de Parfum." Ten percent of sales go directly to Global Green, an environmental non-profit. It smells amazing. It isn't too harsh. The scent has jasmine and sandalwood.

5. Lastly, Incoco Nail Polish Applique. These are so much fun. These are like my Sally Hansen Strips. I already used my cheetah print nail polish strips, so these can replace those. These ones have cheetah print and they are gold, magenta, and black. Sort of tacky maybe, but lately I've been wearing pretty tacky looking nails for some reason.

To be honest I haven't gotten anything in a Birchbox yet that has really "wowed" me. I do like to try different products and see if I like them or not. This has been my third Birchbox. My favorite thing about them is just getting something cool in the mail. Also these products are expensive things that I normally would not buy. Like, the Pangea is normally $36. I wouldn't spend that much for a face cream. It is fun to have expensive samples.

Do you get Birchbox? What did you get in your Birchbox this month? Or do you get something similar to it that comes in the mail with samples? What is your favorite thing to get in the mail?