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My Perfume Must-Haves!

I think it's fair to say that every girl (and guy) loves to smell good, and for me personally I am obsessed with perfumes. Although it was incredibly difficult to do I have picked out my current three favourites!

Gucci Guilty

Top Notes: Mandarin, Pink Pepper

Heart Notes: Lilac, Geranium, Peach

Base Notes: Patchouli, Amber

I received this perfume last Christmas and it quickly became a scent that I wore daily. Its an oriental floral fragrance with a deeper, musky undertone to it, the amber and patchouli notes are definitely the strongest in this perfume. If you like super feminine scents then this one perhaps isn't for you but if you love wearing a more masculine scent then I'd definitely recommend it.

Diesel Loverdose Tattoo

Top Notes: Bergamot, Orange Mandarin, Cassis

Heart Notes: Rose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine

Base Notes: Tonka Beans, Rice, Vanilla, Milk

My boyfriend bought me this perfume, he is obsessed with the male version of this, Diesel Only The Brave Tattoo, and so wanted me to try the female version of it. At first I was a little worried, I don't know about you guys but I'm picky about my perfumes and so when someone buys you one that you haven't tried it always makes me a little nervous. However I was very pleasantly surprised, its not something I would usually go for but I actually really like the sweet floral and woody tones to it. Its got quite a rich blackcurrant smell to it and the bottle is beautiful!

Chanel Chance Eau Tendre

Top Notes: Grapefruit, Quince

Middle Notes: Jasmine, Hyacinth

Base Notes: Iris, Musk, Virginian Cedar, Amber

Now to my all time favourite perfume! There is just something about Chanel perfumes that I just can't get enough of, I grew up to my mum wearing Chanel No5 and so I think the Chanel scent has been rooted in my brain. The first Chanel perfume I ever bought myself was the original Chanel Chance and I used it all up in the space of 4 months. I've been saving up Boots points for the past couple of years so I could treat myself to a new Chanel perfume (they're not the cheapest things) and finally the other week I was able to purchase this one. Its very similar to the original Chanel Chance but its almost a bit fresher and lighter yet still as long lasting. I love it, would highly recommend going to test this out for yourself because it really is a stunning scent.

What perfume should I try next?

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JANUARY Favourites!!

So my January favourites are a little late but better late than never eh! January has been mostly filled with new favourites with just having had Christmas and my birthday but there are a couple of old favourites too.

Chanel Chance

This has definitely got to be my all time favourite perfume! I ask for a bottle every year and it tends to last me a year if I'm careful with it haha. I am hopeless at describing perfumes so I'll tell you what Chanel says: notes of White Musk, Hyacinth and Citron, Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Fresh Vetiver, Orris Absolute and Amber Patchouli. I would highly recommend going and giving this a sniff because it is beautiful!

Rimmel ScandalEyes Shadow Stick in Bad Girl Bronze

I wear the Bulletproof Beige shade of this virtually daily but I decided to pick this up this month and have been loving using as a base for a smoky eye. Not quite as long lasting as the Bulletproof Beige shade but it is a gorgeous colour.

Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balms in Complex and Standout

I have been seeing reviews for these everywhere and having loved the Kissable Balm Stains by Revlon I was determined to try these. Complex is a really nice brown nude colour and Standout is a dark cherry red. They go on really nicely and aren't too drying for a matte balm either!

Mac Eyeshadow Quad - Era, Sable, Antiqued, Brun

I am a huge fan of Mac eyeshadows and I'm slowly building up my collection. I got these four for christmas and have been wearing them virtually daily since. Era is probably my favourite because it is just so simple to wear everyday and not too shimmery. Sable is a beautiful pinky shade, Antiqued is a burnt rust colour and Brun is a matte black brown shade.

NYX High Definition Eyeshadow Base

I needed a new eyeshadow base and after reading a few reviews I went for this one. It basically does what it says on the tin, my eyeshadow does not budge!

Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation in Vanilla

I tried this foundation before and really liked it however I just got the wrong shade. This shade matches with my skin pretty perfectly and is a great mixer or on its own as a really light foundation.

Maybelline SuperStay Gel Nail Polish in Midnight Red

I love my burgundy nail polishes and the formula of this one is amazing. Easily lasts a whole week on my nails too which is a massive bonus when I'm busy.

Bourjois Bronzing Primer

I've had this on my wishlist for ages and now I've finally got it I am not disappointed. I use it as a cream bronzer and it is gorgeous. Its got a really nice moussey texture, it blends really well and basically gives the impression that I've spent two weeks in the sun! I love it!