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Escada Agua del Sol EDT review

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escada agua del sol eau de toilette review

Pictured: c/o Escada Agua del Sol EDT

Escada Agua del Sol eau de toilette is a limited edition, fruity fragrance which is perfect for summer! This warm and inviting scent combines fragrance notes of Italian Citrus fruits, Nashi Pear, Pink Peppercorn, Raspberry Sorbet, Mandarin, Apricot Nectar, and Sandalwood. This combination creates a light-hearted, fruity fragrance experience which is perfect for the warm summer months.

Agua del Sol by Escada embodies the Costa Rican philosophy of “pura vida.” Upon first spray, I immediately noticed the uplifting combination of sweet fruits, which are light-hearted; evoking a feeling of pure bliss! Love that!

This is the perfect everyday, warm weather scent for the summer season. The uplifting scent is full of life; making you want to wear it everyday. It really makes the day more fun! Escada Agua del Sol EDT starts off with a medium-heavy scent which settles into a medium-light fragrance experience after about twenty minutes. This makes the eau de toilette light enough to wear to the office or theater. By the evening, it settles into a soft scent which combines light, sweet fruits with a warm sandalwood base.

Although not a formal fragrance, due to the casual  nature of evening events in the summer season, Escada Agua del Sol EDT can easily be worn on any type of occasion from casual through formal. This is a versatile, wearable fragrance for summer. I am in LOVE!

Escada Agua del Sol EDT is a limited edition fragrance, this makes it special, and beautiful as a gift for Mother’s Day, graduation, a birthday-or any event you would like to give the gift of scent!

In addition to the beautiful vanity bottles offered by Escada, Agua del Sol can also be found in a roller ball; which is ideal for travel.

You can find Escada Agua del Sol eau de toilette online here, here, and here. The roller ball can be found online here.

I rate Escada Agua del Sol EDT five out of five stars! Love!

Chanel Mariniere nail polish review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / reviews by

chanel mariniere nail polish review

Pictured: Chanel Mariniere nail polish from Chanel’s Longwear colour collection.

Chanel Mariniere nail polish is a new, dark navy blue hue from Chanel’s Longwear nail polish collection. The new Longwear nail polish collection has replaced Chanel’s previous nail polish collection, and is “five-free” as well as long wearing, and chip-resistant. Love!

Mariniere by Chanel is a deep, dark, navy blue shade which is great to wear during the spring season; as well as the upcoming fall season. It is a classic color which can easily be worn on a daily basis, with any seasonal color palette. Of course, I love seeing navy in it’s traditional seasons which are spring, and fall.

I tested out Chanel Mariniere nail polish with one base coat, two coats of color, and one top coat. The nail polish is incredibly long-lasting; remaining chip-free for over one week. I had to change it when my nails began to grow out. I don’t like seeing nail growth with dark nail polish. I love how long this nail polish lasted; and the beautiful color saturation!

Chanel Mariniere is a cream nail polish which covers the nail easily. There wasn’t any streaking, and the polish glided on smoothly; making for an easy manicure. Love that!

Since Chanel Mariniere was introduced as part of Chanel’s new Longwear collection, it is not attached to any particular season. I see this as a classic nail polish color which can be worn for many spring, and fall seasons to come. I love having a staple in my nail polish collection I can look forward to wearing at a particular time of the year.

Have you tried Chanel’s new Longwear nail polish collection yet? If so, what did you think? This is my third bottle, and I have been extremely happy with the longevity of the polish, as well as the color selection. I am looking forward to seeing Chanel’s traditional seasonal offerings soon. I hope they add more metallics, and foils! What types of color, or polishes, would you like to see in their Longwear collection?

Chanel Mariniere nail polish can be found online here, here, and here.

Borghese Fango Active Duo review

 in Beauty / General Fashion  tagged borghese / Holiday Gift Guide 2016 / holiday gift ideas / skin care by

borghese active duo review

Pictured: c/o Borghese Fango Active Duo

The weather here in the San Francisco Bay Area is finally starting to warm up! As the temperatures rise, we need to get our skin glowing. Thankfully, Borghese has a fabulous two-step skin care routine which will do exactly that! Fabulous!

Borghese’s Fango Active Duo detoxifies, and hydrates skin; making it glow just in time for the spring and summer seasons. The Fango Active mud mask is absolutely amazing. It purifies, hydrates, and firms up skin. I started using it one month ago, and it has really changed my skin. I cannot believe how fabulous, and clean it is! I used it twice per week to start with, and now, I am dropping to one day per week.

After using the face mask, the Fango Active Radiance Facial Oil is a great way to smooth out skin; as well as soothe, nourish, and restore lipids which can be lost over time. Although you only need to use it after the mud mask, I love it so much, I have found I enjoy using it everyday after I wash my face. I might need to have monthly deliveries of the Facial Oil!

The Borghese Fango Active Duo is must-have for clean, glowing spring skin. I would be lost without it!

Borghese Fango Active Duo can be found online here.

*This would also make a great Mother’s Day gift, or graduation gift!