5 Must-Have Fragrances for Spring 2022

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Spring is one of my favorite times of year - minus the pollen! I love watching the flowers bloom and feel the temperatures rise. It’s also the unofficial start of a lot of outdoor family fun. Since starting my fragrance journey I’ve quickly realized that some fragrances do better depending on the time of year. Don’t think it’s true? Try it out for yourself!

Today, I’m sharing my favorite fragrances for Spring 2022, you may notice I enjoy certain notes! 

Armani - My Way

My Way is a testament to why it’s so important to certain fragrances to have their own season to shine. I received a sample of this in the winter and wasn’t impressed. I saw so many people rave about it online but it did nothing for me. It simply smelled “okay” nothing that I needed to add to my collection. As time went on, I decided to give it another chance and I’m glad I did! It’s youthful and fun - reminds me of fruity bubblegum with a pineapple twist! I can’t get enough of it! I keep the travel-sized one in my purse! If you’re not into the young and fruity fragrance but still desire a floral try the intense version. 

Scent Category: Woody Floral 

Top Notes: Bergamot, Orange Blossom

Middle Notes: Tuberose, Jasmine

Base Notes: Cedarwood, Vanilla, White Musks

Lancome - La Vie Belle 

This will forever be in my collection! It’s a time vanilla floral fragrance. The florals in this fragrance are not heavy at all. You will smell the vanilla as it dries down. It’s a perfect everyday fragrance that can be throughout the year. You’ll be amazed at how different it smells every season.

Scent Category: Floral

Top Notes: Iris

Middle Notes: Patchouli

Base Notes: Spun Sugar, Warm Vanilla

Chloé Eau de Parfum

Scent Category: Powdery Florals

Top Notes: Peony, Litchi, Freesia

Middle Notes: Rose, Lily of the Valley, Magnolia

Base Notes: Virginia Cedar, Amber 

This fragrance oozes femininity! It’s soft, pretty, and long-lasting. It is not extremely powdery but more of a rose and perfect for every day! 

Marc Jacobs - Daisy Eau So Fresh

From the pretty pink bottle to the cute flowers on the top this one is a must for spring. Everything about it screams Springtime for me. At first spray, I was able to pick up on the pink grapefruit and wild rose. As it dried down and settled into my skin the musky notes rose but were very pleasant, it reminded me of baby powder but not in a childlike way!

Scent Category: Fresh Floral 

Top Notes: Pink Grapefruit and Raspberries

Middle Notes: Wild Rose

Base Notes: Soft Musks

Marc Jacobs - Perfect Eau de Parfum 

The name fits this fragrance well! It’s light and floral without being offensive. Perfect for wearing around the office or when you want to smell amazing without feeling like you’ve overdone it!  While it’s categorized as a warm floral it doesn’t come off warm at all; which is why it’s landed in my spring collection. When I originally purchased it in the winter it didn’t do much for me and I was worried it wasn’t living up to the hype but as the months have gone on I’ve fallen in love.

Scent Category: Warm Floral

Top Notes: Rhubarb, Daffodil

Middle Notes: Almond Milk

Base Notes: Cashmeran

Honorable Mention:

Dolce & Gabanna - Light Blue Forever

If florals are not your thing and you still want to change it up for spring consider Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Forever for women! It’s a citrusy white floral that reminds me of fresh laundry. It’s really clean and dries into the skin beautifully. It's my personal favorite out of the Light Blue collection.

Scent Category: Fruity Floral

Top Notes: Lemon, Blood Orange, Green Apple

Middle Notes: Orange Blossom, White Flowers

Base Notes: White Musk, Cedar, Cashmeran

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Summer Style Pieces For This Season

Spring is approaching, which suggests a long, scorching summer is not far after. Our summers have been slightly confined and a little more tedious than we imagined during the last two years. It's now time for a fun-packed summer full of celebrations, Barbeques, and loads of other activities. It also means that we can upgrade our clothes and have new and gorgeous stuff to showcase and flaunt, whether we're looking for tips from our favourite celebs like if you love the classic look you can go for the Marilyn Monroe gold dress or try putting a new twist into our own style. Here are a few crucial items to incorporate into your summer wardrobe.

It's such a comfort to be able to look forward to going on vacation and flying across the world once more. Envision yourself on a beachfront, soaking up the rays while sipping a martini. As a result, replacing swimwear is necessary. You may require a size alteration or desire a different style. There are so many alternatives that finding something that suits you can be difficult. You want to be comfortable, so get a one-piece or a bikini with high waisted bottoms if you want to be more covered.

You won't need a coat in the summertime, but when you're out for the day when it's bright and sunny, you'll be wearing a pretty dress or a short-sleeved shirt. As nighttime approaches, an extra layer may be required; a dress or T-shirt will not suffice, so consider investing in a summer cardigan. Something slim, light, and fashionable. Other options are also a denim jacket, a bomber jacket, or even a blazer are all viable possibilities. You could see which pairs nicely if you arrange your wardrobe for the day ahead of time, or you can try a neutral colour jacket that works with everything.

You should also consider your jewelry in addition to your clothing. When it comes to jewellery, quality takes precedence over quantity. Cheap jewellery is prone to breaking, tarnishing, and even turning your skin green. It's far preferable to save up and invest in a few important pieces that are of good quality and can be worn on a daily basis. You can still go for something a little more opulent and daring. All you have to do now is choose the ideal thing for you and your personal style. It might be some modest gold hoops, a cross pendant, or statement pieces like diamonds if you want something with a little more dazzle.

You can also try to add some mainstays, such as an upgraded purse if you haven't purchased one before the epidemic, a new handbag, or minimalism capsule pieces that can be used with multiple ensembles so you aren't buying a lot of clothes and contributing to fast fashion. You can look to get something classic like a comfortable white tee that you can wear with many different outfits and really get your money's worth. It also saves you having so many clothes you won’t wear. 

The Beginner’s Guide to Women’s Fragrances

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I’ll start by saying, I am not a fragrance guru and only became seriously interested in them within the last year or but I’ve fallen in love after learning what I like and understanding what it means to go on a fragrance journey. I remember turning 25 a few years back and thinking it’s time for my ‘grown woman’ fragrance and without a clue, I bought Gucci Flora because one of my favorite Youtubers/Influencers loved it. It’s literally been sitting on my dresser collecting dust. I’ve sprayed it twice a year since, if that. Long story short, your nose is yours! It’s important to learn what you enjoy and what works well with your body chemistry along with the best season to wear it.

Types of Fragrances

You will typically find the fragrances will fall into one of the four categories while sometimes overlapping; fresh, floral, warm, and or woody.

Fresh

When you think about fresh fragrances, think light/clean, water, and citrus scents. This means they will usually be lighter in scent without a heavy and overpowering feel to them. You can also find skin scents in the category as well, especially when you’re looking for something soft. Below are a few of my favorites:

1. Replica - Bubble Bath

2. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Forever

3. Acqua di Gioia by Armani 

Floral 

The name says it all! If you love the smell of flowers, then you’ll want to check out this category, search for notes of roses, jasmine and lilies! I recommend the following:

1. Idôle Now Eau De Parfum (try the regular version for a softer smell)

2. Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia 

3. La Vie Est Belle

Warm & Spicy 

Black Opium, YSL Libre Intense, Kayali Vanilla 28

The warm and spicy section is my favorite! It reminds me of warmth, sensual vibes, and a good time. Date night fragrances will be found in this category! 

1. Carolina Herrera Good Girl

2. Alien Goddess

3. Jimmy Choo - I Want Choo

Sweet & Fruity 

The super sweet fragrances usually cater to a younger crowd but every now and then you’ll find one that is worth having in your collection! Here are some of my favorites:

1. Sweet Like Candy

2. Burberry Her

3. Mugler Angel Nova 

4. Victor&Rolf BonBon

As a reminder, fragrances are subjective, what one person likes another may hate. Your body chemistry plays a huge part in how a fragrance projects. I can’t wait to explore fragrances with you all and find more to share! The next time you’re out, stop by your local fragrance counter and smell! 

How To Make an Impact With Your Appearance

We all want to have the right impact and present ourselves to the outside world in the most positive ways possible, but doing that is often easier said than done. We’re going to take a look today at some of  the things you can do differently if you want to have more of an impact with your appearance. So if you’re looking to take things in a new direction, read on and find out more.

Find the Hairstyle That Makes You Feel Powerful

First of all, you need to find the hairstyle that makes you feel good about yourself and that makes you feel powerful. Your hair can have such a huge impact on how confident you feel and how you present yourself to the world, even more so than the other aspects of your style or approaches to fashion. So find a stylist you trust and discover the hairstyle that’s best for you.

Focus on Your General Health

You’ll look better and feel better when you put more time and energy into focusing on your general health. We all have different priorities in life, but one thing we should all focus on is eating healthily, getting plenty of exercise and getting enough sleep at night. Those are the most important cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle, so be sure not to overlook any of them.

Fix Any Lingering Dental Issues

It’s a good idea to fix any lingering issues that you might have with your teeth if you feel as if they might be holding you back. Lots of people get insecure because of discolored teeth and other problems such as those. That’s why it might be a good idea to look into teeth whitening options if you haven’t done so already.

Carry Yourself with Confidence

The way in which you walk and carry yourself will have a big impact on how confident people see you as being. Everything is impacted by how you carry yourself. Your clothes will look better on you and people will even show you more respect when you’re able to carry yourself correctly and display confidence from day to day. So that’s something you should work on.

Don’t be Afraid to be Bold

There’s nothing wrong with being a little more bold and putting yourself out there with your clothing choices. A bold and clear approach to fashion can make all the difference. So if you want to make sure that you make an impact, stay true to what you love and the style that you think works best for you, even if that means being bold and defying the expectations of others.

If you want to have more of an impact with your appearance and you want to make sure that you always present the best possible version of yourself to the world, be sure to make the most of the tips and ideas that we’ve shared above. Each of  them will serve you well in one way or another.