Fancy a Sniff?

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A woman's perfume tells more about her then her handwriting. - Christian Dior

Ever since I was a little girl I've loved perfumes, something about them made the Ariel in me sing...you know because she likes to collect pretty things and only wants more? You get it. The first perfume I ever owned was Britney Spear's Circus, a just-because-I-can gift from my dad. Although my collection has grown since then its still one of my favourites!

Now, as the winter season looms over Canberra and I'm switching my corals to plums, I to am shaking up my scent wardrobe, and so, I'd like to share with you some of the (if you will) flava's I've been wearing these past gloomy days!

Love Struck Floral Rush by Vera Wang

Notes: Musk, Cashmere Wood, Pink Pepper, Apricot Wood, Marigold, Pink Passion Flower

First of all, can we just admire how bad-ass this bottle looks? Honestly - just look at it. Its defiantly one for your dresser table! The bows a gorgeous fabric, and the purple is to die for - also the bouquet on the top? I'm not saying you should buy this perfume just because of how cute it is...I'm just saying it helps! 

Now - scent wise, champagne and pink pepper linger on the top, whilst ambergris and musk act as the base notes - although this doesn't sound like a typically sweet combination, I can bet you five bucks, this smells as sweet as any candy store you've been in...with a floral tinge of course. It smells like sugar coated roses in my opinion. Its delicate and feminine, something suitable to the office and the club (or the bedroom).

Now I know, florals are typically associated with Spring and all things colourful, I find that a

 good bright scent helps brighten up even the coldest of winter days!

Daisy by Marc Jacobs

Notes: Jasmine, Gardenia, Violet, Raspberry, Violet Leaf, Crisp Apple

I have to admit, I didn't quite fall into the Daisy train as easily as others seemed to, I know, shame on me - but I just couldn't get it. So I stayed away from buying this beauty until late last year...and I regret nothing...expect not buying this sooner.

I particularly like this scent because its largely unobtrusive whilst still being nice, I don't know how else to describe it other then just being plain ole nice and not plain ole, in the patronising way but in the way that makes you say 'Hey, I really want to wear that on my body.' Note wise it starts with a citrus sparkle and fruity tinges, leading onto a my-skin-but better musk and sandlewood base. 

This is my go-to perfume for university, as the floral gives me a pick me up, but I don't feel like I'm leaving a trail of smell behind me as I walk.  If I had to describe it in three words it would be a sweet-wallpaper-scent.

Kim Kardashian by Kim Kardashian

Notes: Jasmine, Turberous, Gardenia, Tonka Beans, Jacaranda Beans, Sandlewood, Orange Blossom

Firstly, I apologise for breaking one of the cardinal rules of perfume ownership - NEVER LOSE THE LID! I first smelt this perfume on a co-worker (Creepy, I know) but I had to ask her what it was, low and behind it was this lovely bottle of goodness!

This scent is way more winter-toned then the previous to, cosy and comfortable, sultry and sexy - its defiantly something for play. Its also lovely and feminine, the Jasmine and the Gardenia REALLY shine. With Jasmine being one of my favourite flowers, there was of course going to be in my most used, indeed I don't think theres been a time since I've brought this that I haven't had it in my rotation. 

Are there any perfumes that you can't stop smelling? 

Let me know, Stay Shiny!

Blushin'

Whats better then a single blush? A duo blush!

Never before have I fallen so quickly in love with as I did with this here beauty, 

and my God did I fall! 

Despite having this blush since the Boxing Day sales last year, it hasn't been until recently, as I've attempted to hold onto the last dredges of summer, that it has been elevated to top position in my collection, a position I can't see it loosing anytime soon thats for damn sure! Firstly, lets talk the basics shall we? This powder blush duo includes two 2g blushers, Katie and Ambition. Thats smaller then the average powder blush from illamasque, being 6g, but trust me, you don't miss it! Now lets really get into it!

Packaging

Unfortunately, I've never been a fan of Illamasque packaging, big black and bulky, not something that I would call classy? BUT it does have a couple of pros - firstly its super light weight, so its not going to weigh down your handbag to much if you need it for quick touch ups! Second, its sturdy, crazy serious here, I dropped it on a tiled floor and not even a scratch.  Just for that - it gets a thumbs up!

Shades

Katie is a pale blue-toned cool pink (that in the right like almost looks lavender) that looks perfect on my super fair face - its perfect for a natural look, when your running out the door and just want a flush of colour this is the colour you want! Its also matte. 

Ambition is defiantly the most neutral shade, its a deeper, dustier pink with faint gold flecks throughout - warmer the Katie, making it more universal! It works with my pale skin, albeit with a light-handed application, but could 100% suit those of darker skin tones!

Performance

Pigmentation got me on cloud nine yall! The hype hasn't been misplaced! The first time I applied them, I looked like a clown I had that much product in my brush....but I have learnt from that trust me - you need the LIGHTEST dabb on each blush to fully flush your cheeks! This is a definite plus - as it means the product lasts for ages! There also long-lasting, so you don't have to worry about it fading through out the long day, especially useful when you don't really have the time in the day to fuss over your face!

Heathers Tips

While you can use these blushes on there own and they will look beautiful, I like to use a blendy approach, using Katie on the apples of my cheeks and Ambition just below it, sort of like a contour but higher up! I find it lights up my face and gives it a bit of colour without making it look like I've got to much going on. Give it a whirl! 

Overall?

If your a fair-faced beauty like me - buy it, trust me, especially if your looking at trying Illamasque's products, its a cheaper way to buy more! But if your a bit darker then me, I would recommend just buying Ambition, no sense in wasting your money guys!