Nov 1, 2012

Air Wick Color Changing Candle Review and Giveaway!

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Kathy Pease #1882!!

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Seriously, I love candles! And when a candle not only smells awesome but can also change colors, ya, I am certainly intrigued with that!!!

Air Wick has recently come out with the Color Changing Candle and I was sent one to check out first hand! Oh heavens I love it and so do my kids!

This candle is perfect for every day use and for the holidays too! Make any room feel more comfy with this beautiful and nice smelling candle on your countertop or dresser. As soon as you light this candle you will see the candle change colors. It is really cool! Mine lasted quite a while too. I think I lit it almost every day and within a week or more, it was gone. That is having it lit most of the day or evening.

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See, isn’t it pretty?!
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You can purchase the Air Wick Color Changing Candles (you can see it in action if you click that link!!!!) at your local grocery store or online at  http://www.airwick.us. They retail for only $7.49

Win!

One person will win an Air Wick Color Changing Candle of their very own!

How?

Easy! Just use the RC form below!

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Jul 17, 2012

Summer Perfume Top Tips (Plus a Francesca’s Collections Signature Scent Review and Giveaway!)

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Deanna G #1769!

I don’t wear a lot of perfumes. I tend to get a bit sick if I smell too much of anything let alone strong perfumes and scents. I like very subtle scents to wear, especially during the summer months!

We all know that the heat and humidity can impact your everyday beauty routine, including the application and wearing of fragrances. So, here are a few tips from custom fragrance development company, Tru Fragrance, on how to smell extra sweet this summer!

1.       The rules for applying fragrance shift in summer months: Apply perfume more delicately but with increased frequency. Sweating allows the body to cool but it does impact fragrance as it gradually evaporates with the sweat, necessitating regular reapplication. Rollerball versions of your favorite scent are great to carry throughout the day to freshen up.

2.       Placement of perfume is key:  Spray lightly on pulse points such as wrists, décolleté, behind knees and ears. Do not rub in the fragrance but let it soak in. The optimal time to apply perfume is on clean fresh skin – it’s best to shower, apply lotion and then apply the fragrance. Also, a light spritz in the hair will help scent linger longer.

3.       Certain scents are more pleasant than others in the heat:  The following notes and perfumes are a good choice for the summer season:

a.       Citrus notes such as pink grapefruit, exotic yuzu, lemon lime spritz, citron, orange, mandarin and bergamot, found in L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme Summer, L’Occitane Eau Universelle and Marc Jacobs Splash Kumquat

b.      Aromatic cooling notes such as mint that can be found in CK One Summer Limited Edition and Acqua di Gioa Satin

c.       Aquatic notes with scents such as watermelon, bamboo and sea spray, found in Victoria’s Secret Beach Angel, Cool Water and Charlotte Russe Refuge

d.      Creamy gourmands such as coconut, vanilla and almond; examples of these can be found in “suntan lotion scents” such as Jet 365 Cabana for Two, Creed Island Water, Bobbi Brown Beach and Keihl’s Crème de la Corps Light body lotion SPF 30

4.       Avoid fragrances that are “hot” and contain spicy notes as well as heavy oriental scents:  Many perfumes come out with a sheer version of their main fragrance for summer, which minimizes heavy notes and features lighter notes while maintaining the signature quality of the scent. Jean Paul Gauliter CLASSIQUE Summer Fragrance, Angel Aqua Chic andRalph Lauren Romance Summer Blossom are good examples.

5.       Try something new:  Several notable brands are launching limited edition and seasonal fragrances this summer, including CK One Summer Limited Edition, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Summer, Viktor and Rolf’s Flowerbomb Love Me Tight, Yves Rocher FlowerParty and Cacharel Amor Amor Summer 2012.

Lots of great tips, above, to help you through the summer wearing your perfume!!

I received a delicious perfume in the mail to try out. It is called Francesca’s Signature perfume and it is lovely. It is not too strong, and I love that. I spray it VERY lightly in the air and just walk quickly through it to give me a very subtle scent from it. I cannot over do it, and by just spraying and walking through it, seems to do the trick just right for me!

This perfume was just launched in April of 2012 so it is quite new to the fragrance scene! The packaging is really unique, I think and very pretty. It is inspired by the intricate patterns of artwork found in Morocco. Francesca’s Collection Signature reinforces women’s sophisticated taste and worldly desires.

Top Notes: Fresh Bergamot, Orange Segments

Mid Notes: Sensual Jasmine, Exotic Rose

Base Notes: White Patchouli, Vetiver, Creamy Vanilla (I definitely smell that yummy vanilla!)

It is just an all around nice smelling perfume.

Win!

One person is going to win a bottle of Francesca’s Signature perfume valued at $28.00!

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below!

Disclosure:

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Sep 29, 2011

New Celebrity Scents for Fall and A Giveaway Of Course :)

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Justin Day #964!!

 

 

Fall is here,  the leaves are falling furiously from our trees and the weather is certainly turning a bit chillier. Everyone is dressing warmer and changing up their looks and scents!

I know of a few delightful and fun colder weather scents to keep you all smelling great for the new Fall season! So listen up loyals! This season is all about the new celebrity scents from beloved icons such as Heidi Klum, Celine Dion and David Beckham!

These chic scents (sounds funny saying that knowing David Beckham was mentioned, LOL…) are blended to embody their magnetic appeal. These stars are definitely connecting with their wonderful fans (YOU!!!), through their newest fragrances!!

First off is Shine by Heidi Klum. It retails for only $35 and is sold at Mass drugstores nationwide! It is a floral, oriental fusion that reflects Heidi’s sparkling vivacity and soft sensuality. It has fresh, juicy notes of mandarin and pear, enhanced with spicy pink peppercorn to invigorate your senses. This melts into exquisite mimosa absolute, lily-of-the-valley and sunflower, exuding a delicious joie-de-vivre.  At its base, warm notes of vanilla, tonka bean and musk create seductive, sensual undertones, making this fragrance wonderfully addictive.   Mmmm!

Next we have Celine Dion Signature that retails for $33.50 and is sold at mass drugstores nationwide. It is an elegant, classic scent with modern appeal.  The scent opens with one of Celine’s signature notes—Mimosa Blossom—and a burst of Juicy Guava and Pink Lady Apple. The fragrance reveals a sophisticated floral bouquet of natural Jasmine and mingles with Rose Essence and Magnolia Blossom. A base of Sensual Musk, Amberwood and Sandalwood gives the fragrance a classic quality, mirroring the unforgettable nature of Celine herself.

And last but not least is David Beckham Homme. It retails for only $33 and is available at mass drugstores nationwide. David Beckham Homme delivers a refined blend of sophisticated woodsy tones enhanced by fresh spice notes. The fragrance opens with an aromatic freshness of citrus, ginger, pine, and hint of fiery pepper.  At its heart, a signature fusion of cashmere wood, leather and rosemary creates a rich masculine appeal. The fragrance then finishes with a base of mahogany wood, patchouli and skin musk, giving Homme a distinguished depth that intoxicates the senses.

So, what do you think? Do any of those new fall fragrances call out to you???

Win!

One person is going to win the Celine Dion Signature Perfume!!!

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below!!

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Sep 28, 2011

ScentSationals’ Wickless Wax Warmer & Scented Cubes (Review & Giveaway!)

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CONTEST OVER!  CONGRATS TO

crystal l allen #1481

Who doesn’t enjoy a great candle a burnin’ away in your home? I know I love ‘em. But, sometimes burning candles can get a bit messy with all that soot, huh? My parents light so many candles that they had to PAINT their ceilings! Imagine that pain! Or, worse yet, your child could get into your candle and start a house fire!!! Scary thoughts, right?!?

I love the thought of no actual flame (though I still absolutely LOVE a burning candle despite the bad stuff..) and I love the idea of using a lightbulb to melt the awesome scented wax cubes. ScentSationals does not disappoint, especially when it comes to making your home smell soooooooooooo good! I kid you not, as soon as that wax starts melting in your warmer, you WILL smell its aroma almost immediately! No matter how big your home is, you will smell it.

I received a warmer of my choice and love love love it. It is country-ish and just fits in my home perfectly!

See, nice huh?!

 

So, I received the Country Star ScentSationals Warmer and 4 deliciously scented wickless fragrance cubes in the below scents:

Sweet Vanilla Oats (reminds me of oatmeal cookies!)

Country Cider (reminds me of a cinnamon scent)

Macintosh Apple (OMG, reminds me of FRESH apples!!)

Autumn Walk (reminds me of pine needles and something sweet,  I can’t put my finger on the scent of this one..)

And yes, I will be purchasing more scents as they have some DELICIOUS scents, omg! Now I have noticed that the cubes scent lasts about one day, two tops, in my home. After the third time, it just doesn’t smell to me, anymore. But, when they do melt the first day, they melt and smell so yummy! And, there are 6 cubes in each box! When your cube has served its purpose, I just grab some tin foil, form a little bowl and then pour the melted wax into it, wait till it hardens then throw away.

TIP: I have also pulled out some little molds and poured the wax into them, put them in the freezer and a few minutes later, I have really cute little wax molds that my kids LOVE!! Or you can use them as decorations in a pretty bowl on the counter or sprinkled around your home :)

Love two scents or three? Heck, just mix them together and serve up your own handmade aroma!!!  ScentSational Warmers use a small, candelabra-based 25 watt light bulb to generate enough heat to melt their low melting point wax fragrance cubes. You can find the bulbs at any place that carries them.

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To purchase ScentSationals Wickless Wax Warmers & Scented Cubes, you can visit them online at http://scentsationals.com/

And, you can join their email group and get announcements on deals and sales! Just email customersupport@scentsationals.com

15% Off!!!

Shop with Me Mama Loyals will get a 15% off their order (a one time deal) by using:  LUVSCNTS15 Coupon expires December 1, 2011!

Win!

One lucky person is going to win the  Country Star ScentSationals Warmer and the four scents listed above, that I reviewed too!!! (but not the SAME ones, that would be odd cuz they are half gone..)

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below!!!
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May 2, 2011

Last Minute Mothers Day Gift Ideas & 2 Fabulous Giveaways ;)

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Tabathia B #261!!

Wanda M #52!!

 

Mothers Day is THIS Sunday, OMG. How did this happen sooo suddenly? Seems like the older I get, sigh, the quicker things come and go…

Are you searching for a fabulous last-minute Mothers Day gift for mom? I have a couple of great suggestions!

A wonderful fragrance is something every woman should have. To use during the day or at night, on a date with their significant other. Is your mom a modern maven or a classic beauty? Here are a couple of great scents to get you on the radar..

How about a little “designer” therapy for mom? Like the Halston Woman Amber; it’s a sophisticated and modern gift of scent that conveys pure luxury, confidence and power. A refined Oriental fragrance, Halston Woman Amber is a blend of the most precious Ambers, Woods and Resins, wrapped in a weightless veil of Wild Tuberose.  Born from one Amber accord, Halston Woman Amber reveals the finest in feminine expression. I love this scent. It is perfect for anytime of the day and for any occasion. My husband loves this on me. I only put it on my neck, as I don’t want to over power or over play the beautiful scent.

Mom likes luxury? I KNOW you all know this scent, Giorgio Beverly Hills! This is a fragrance I use to own growing up. In high school I wore this, along with pretty much every other girl.This is a distinct and elegant fragrance that has stood the test of time, perfect for pampering moms on their special day. Oh, it brought back memories! It’s a bold, feminine floral scent comprised of 450 precious ingredients. The sunny brightness of Egyptian Jasmine infuses warmth.  Gardenia, one of the world’s most beautifully scented flowers, releases a captivating bouquet into the air.

So, if you are searching for those last-minute gifts for mom, visit Elizabeth Arden and pick up one of the fabulous, yummy fragrances I mentioned above! You or your mom will LOVE them!

Buy It!

You can purchase these lovely fragrances at Elizabeth Arden today.

Win!

One individual will win the Giorgio Beverly Hills perfume and one person will win the Halston Woman Amber perfume!!

How?

Easy! Just visit Elizabeth Arden and browse around, then come back here and let me know what other product you would love, in a comment below! Mandatory Entry!

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*Lots of ways to enter, so use them all! Contest is open to US  and will end on May 10th, 10PM, PST.2  people will be chosen using random.org to win a perfume!!!!! Winners will have only 48 hours to confirm their wins or a new person/s will be chosen. Good luck!*
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