Spare A Spritz…
Spare a spritz of a gorgeously scented perfume for the darling young girl that adoringly watches as we get ready for the day. Just a petite spritz or dab on the wrist, neck, or behind the ears of our cherished little beauty allows her the opportunity to share in a glimpse of her rightful journey into the world of her own infinite beauty and to feel and smell the specialness that a luxe, heady fragrance brings. She then is gently and lovingly introduced to a part of what we prize about this beautiFULL world we gracefully exist in. Just one small loving spritz can have such a wonderfully big impact. So precious!
Yes, It’s Me…I Think?
I have been getting compliments all day about my fragrance du jour. So many it was nearly embarrassing. I suspect the bit that was nearly embarrassing about it was that I was starting to wonder (read: get paranoid) if I was indeed the reason for such unabashed olfactory acclaim. Yes, I was wearing fragrance, this bit is true. I spritzed on a perfume of which I adore the crisp, ultra alluring scent of and that makes me feel much like the beautiful day that it has been today. It also reminds me of a glorious southern european holiday in the summertime. But I thought it was just me, me and my nose, to be precise. Little did I know, that by wearing the newest fragrance from Elizabeth Arden aptly named Mediterranean, that it was going to take so many others on what I thought was my very own little flight of fancy.
Mediterranean, by Elizabeth Arden is truly a captivating fragrance. Mediterranean was created for Elizabeth Arden by Quest International’s Executive Perfumer, Claude Dir. His inspirations:
“Mediterranean was inspired by the joie de vivre (joy of living) of daily life in Capri and Sardinia that merges sunshine, clear blue sky and a warm ocean breeze that brings Mediterranean scents from the mountains to the hot sand.
I developed the fragrance to capture this ease of spirit and pure, natural beauty… I selected a combination of sensual florals and creamy woods, joining beauty and texture. The comfort and warmth of these textured woods, so subtle yet intense, became the signature character of the fragrance.”
The top notes of this delectable fragrance are the sparkling radiance of peach nectar sorbet, Sicilian mandarins, and Damask plum. The mid notes are the unforgettable blooms of wisteria, star magnolia, and Madagascar orchid and the base notes are sandalwood, musk, and golden amber, all of which leave a glorious lasting impression.
The oval, cerulean blue, glass bottle is just beautiful in its simplicity, elegance and modern hammered silver cap. The Mediterranean collection is comprised of Eau de Parfum spray in 30 ml, 50 ml, and 100 ml and a 200 ml Body Lotion.
You can get your own little bit of the ever so captivating Mediterranean from all Elizabeth Arden counters and then you’ll know for sure it’s you!
Saturday Is Splurge Day!
You’ve earned it! Today is a great day to treat yourself for all your hard work and brilliant efforts. Take time to reward yourself in a meaningful way as this will balance the beautiful energies that you have been so generously giving out. I’m thinking something along the lines of a luxe beauty treatment, mani and pedi, massage, or even that devilishly delectable treat you’ve been after. Anything that will make your heart sing and spirits soar. Today’s the day to give yourself the loving attention you 100% deserve. Enjoy!
Oh, Is That The Time?
Where does the time go? Is it nearly the 31st of August at 5pm EST, already? I hardly noticed. Okay, okay, maybe my nose did grow a wee bit when I wrote that, but I am still so very excited about Beauty Marked!’s nomination for the 2007 Australian Star Beauty Blog Award that I couldn’t help myself. I just don’t want the voting to close before you have a hot minute to pop by and Vote *cough* For Yours Truly *cough* if you feel so inspired. Gosh, the time sure does fly by when your having fun! * still happy dancing*
The Linger Factor.
No, no, not The Eiger Sanction. Nor does this post include Hemlock, awesome mountain climbing sequences, retired hit men, nor albino dragons for that matter. Admittedly though, one could draw some freakish parallels, but thankfully, this post is all about making your favourite fragrance linger on. So many great scents, so little linger. Has that been your experience of late? Well, here’s a few tips that might just up the Linger Factor of your chosen fragrance du jour:
-Layer. Layer. Layer. So nice we had to say it trice. Themed layering of your favourite fragrance will absolutely give you scentsational length. Showering with perfumed shower gel, moisturize in the same scented lotion and follow up with several strategic spritzes of the hero perfume and the Linger Factor will improve exponentially.
- Strategic positioning of your fragrance will certainly up the ante as well. Place your perfume in areas that will maintain a little gentle friction and warmth to continually and coquettishly refresh your fragrance. Place a small spray of perfume on the fold of your inner elbows, at your cleavage, on your neck just below your chin, and…of course, behind your knees. Your body’s warmth will release subtle ethereal wafts throughout the day which are just pure pleasure.
-Wear oil based scents for ravishing redolence. Where the alcohol in most fragrances tends to evaporate within minutes of applying the perfume taking a fair bit of the scent with it, oil based fragrances will stick around a bit better. Perfumed oils are especially stellar if they’re comprised of gorgeous naturally based, high calibre carrier and essential oils.
Don’t forget too, that many times, our fragrance is still wafting about, but we just can’t smell it. After a while, one gets desensitized to a particular smell if we wear it often. Our noses just don’t seem to notice it after a bit. So it doesn’t necessarily mean that our perfume has given up the ghost or is lacking in The Linger Factor, if we can’t smell it continually throughout the day. It’s more than likely still there, but our nose has moved on to other things, as fickle as noses can be. Resist the temptation to pack it on, because you’ll, more than likely, be treading in the realm of the ‘Over Perfumer’- a place you don’t want to go. When it comes to over perfuming, don’t be like Clint in The Eiger Sanction, but resist the temptation to do that last ‘hit’. Kapow! Enough said.
Versace Bright Crystal.
The bottle alone is probably enough to start the head over heals process. Bright Crystal is the divine new fragrance from Versace. Versace’s Bright Crystal ETD is beyond luxe with its luminous glass, transparent lines and elegantly faceted crystal cap that is shaped like a bright diamond. The fragrance is enthralling, voluptuous and evokes a sensual femininity that is beautifully self-expressed. Bright Crystal by Versace will, no doubt, call to those who love to be glamorously enveloped in the top notes of succulent pomegranate grains and the delectable Japanese citrus fruit, yuzu, and middle notes of magnolia, peony, and lotus flower. The base notes of Versace’s Bright Crystal gorgeously embrace the most sensual and enticing presence of plant amber, exotic acajou, and musk. Bright Crystal by Versace is simply flawless!
A Natural Beauty.
Getting outdoors amongst the brilliance of nature is all we need to do in order to reconnect and synchronize with the beauty found there. Connecting with nature is the perfect way to energize the mind and the spirit. [A’Kin] Aromatherapy Body Washes are a luxurious, natural, soap free, organic, and a free from preservatives and toxins way of doing just that. [A’Kin] Orange Blossom Body Wash is an undeniably invigorating way to kick start a day full of the beautiful magic of nature.
“Orange Blossom Body Wash has the fresh, delicate, sweet essence of orange blossoms, which are prized for brightening the spirit and calming the skin. Its light citrus floral fragrance combined with the gentlest and purest botanical cleansers, ensure your skin and mind will be refreshed.”
[A’Kin] Orange Blossom Body Wash brings a little bit of the brilliance and virtue of the outdoors to you. You can definitely look forward to a gorgeous start to the day with this natural beauty. [A’Kin] also has 4 other wonderful body wash offerings which are available in Sandalwood, Jasmine, Lavender, and Unscented Very Gentle.
Do visit The Purist Company for more information and to find out exactly where you can reconnect with and harness the magic of nature. Divine!
