Fragrance

Top five rose fragrances for spring summer 2015

 in Beauty / Fragrance / Trends  tagged dolce and gabbana / florals / home fragrance / rose / spring 2015 / summer 2015 by

rose fragrances perfumes for spring summer 2015 trend

From top left: Acqua di Parma / Dolce & Gabbana / Diana Vreeland / Van Cleef & Arpels / Victor & Rolf

Rose is the fragrance note of the moment. This means, rose-based fragrances are hotter than hot for the spring and summer 2015 seasons. If you love sweet florals, this is the season for you!

Rose scents offer a sweet floral fragrance experience which is easy to wear on a daily basis. Rose is not an overbearing fragrance note; making it inoffensive to most people. Rose based scents can easily be worn to the office, in the theater, and on warm days. Rose is a versatile fragrance note which works well under cold, moderate, and warm temperatures. Although normally associated with spring and summer, rose can easily be worn in the fall and winter months due to the warmth of its’ natural scent.

Although there are many rose-based scents on the market which offer classic, sweet floral fragrance experiences; spring and summer 2015 are offering new, more exotic mixes of the popular fragrance note. Victor & Rolf are offering a special edition of their popular “Flowerbomb” fragrance infused with rose as the heart of the fragrance. Some perfumers have even mixed sweet rose with far-east oud!

One of my favorite rose-based perfumes is Van Cleef & Arpels “Extraordinaire Rose Velours.” This rich rose fragrance offers a sweet rose fragrance experience which is not sticky. It is smooth and luxurious; much like all the of the fragrances in Van Cleef & Arpel’s “Extraordinaire” collection. If you love vanilla, I highly recommend “Orchidee Vanille.” It is rich, smooth, and arguably the most luxurious vanilla-based fragrance on Earth. Love! Now, I digress, we are talking about rose, not vanilla!

Dolce & Gabbana’s “Velvet Rose” is from the designing duo’s luxurious line of “Velvet” perfumes. “Velvet Rose” is an amazing blend of several rose notes with a slight musky base. This creates an incredible, rose-based fragrance experience, which is sweet, yet not sticky; and as luxurious as possible. 

The rose trend is not just limited to fragrance. Rose-based home fragrances are also all the rage this season. Rose lipstick is also a beauty trend for the spring and summer seasons. Of course, rose lipstick may not look good on everyone, nor will it match every outfit in ones’ closet. This makes a rose-based fragrance the easiest way to rock the rose trend this season. Rose-based fragrances work well for both casual and dressy occasions; and they are easy to wear both day and night. Love rose!

Here are my top five picks for rose scents this spring and summer season. Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Mother’s Day Gift Guide Westgate Shopping Center

 in Fragrance / General Fashion / Jewelry / Shoes / Shopping  tagged famous footwear / happy mothers day / Holiday Gift Guide 2015 / jcrew / jcrew factory / luxury perfumes / paradise collections / westgate by

Mother’s Day is coming up faster than fashion trends go out of style. This means the time is NOW to find that perfect gift for Mom! Thankfully, Westgate Shopping Center in San Jose, on the corner of Saratoga Avenue and West Campbell Avenue, has exactly what Mom needs this Mother’s Day. Love that!

Westgate Shopping Center has a large selection of fabulous stores which happen to already be Mom’s favorite places to shop! Westgate is home to Nordstrom Rack, Burlington Coat Factory, The Gap Outlet, J. Crew Factory Store, Famous Footwear, Payless Shoe Source, Target, Michael’s, Ross, Luxury Perfumes, and more! In addition to great shopping, Westgate recently opened a Veggie Grill, and is also home to yummy eateries including Sushi Boat, Smashburger, and Starbucks. 

There are so many great gift options for Mom at Westgate, so I picked out a few fabulous gift ideas from four of Westgate’s retailers to get you started. 

J.Crew Factory

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J. Crew Factory Store is a fabulous one-stop-shop for Mom this Mother’s Day. The store is filled with the perfect outfits for summer; plus it has a large selection of statement necklaces, scarves, handbags, and shoes. We know Mom LOVES shoes! If there are too many choices, Mom will love a gift card from J. Crew Factory Store. As a Mom, I have my eye on several pieces from J. Crew Factory. My picks are shown above.

To learn more about J. Crew Factory Store, please visit the shop at Westgate Shopping Center or visit J. Crew Factory Store online here.

Famous Footwear

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Does Mom love shoes? Of course she does!!! This means Famous Footwear is the place to find her the ideal Mother’s Day gift. Famous Footwear is well-stocked with fabulous sandals for summer, and athletic shoes for her fitness routine. The store is filled with famous brands at rock-bottom prices. That’s win/win for you and Mom! My favorite shoes from in-store are pictured above. The blue sandals are calling my name; perhaps they are calling your Mom’s name too!

To learn more about Famous Footwear, please visit them in-store at Westgate Shopping Center or online here.

Paradise Collections

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Paradise Collections is a fabulous jewelry kiosk located in the middle of Westgate Shopping Center to the left of Ross. The kiosk is filled with beautiful necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings; and the prices are amazing! Mom will be thrilled to receive a fabulous piece of jewelry from Paradise Collections. I am in love with the seahorse. Isn’t it fabulous?!

To learn more about Paradise Collections, please visit the kiosk at Westgate Shopping Center.

Luxury Perfumes

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Luxury Perfumes is an amazing fragrance shop located near Nordstrom Rack at Westgate Shopping Center. This sweet-smelling shop features a large selection of fragrances which are sure to delight Mom this Mother’s Day. The store features a large selection of gift sets which make shopping for a gift easy. There is also a section dedicated to older fragrances which are extremely difficult to find in department stores, online, and elsewhere. They have Georgio in stock! That was extremely popular in the 1980’s. Mom will be thrilled if you gave her a fragrance she cannot find on store shelves anymore!

In addition to fragrances for Mom, Luxury Perfumes has a large selection of fragrances for men and children. Love that!

To learn more, please visit Luxury Perfumes at Westgate Shopping Center.

There you have it! Westgate is filled with fabulous gifts for Mom this Mother’s Day. To learn more, please visit shopwestgatecenter.com.

*Sponsored by Westagate Shopping Center. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Laline Bath Products

 in Beauty / Fragrance / Home  tagged bath products / hand cream / happy mothers day / holiday gift ideas / laline / local shops by

laline bath products review

Pictured: c/o Laline. Body Scrub in Ocean, Hand Cream in Coconut Verbena, Bath & Body Bubble in Vanilla Pink Pepper

Laline is a fabulous bath and body product line. The collection offers refreshing fragrances combined with amazing bath products; which results in a squeaky clean, relaxing result. Love that!

Laline’s collection is made from natural ingredients fused together with innovative research and science. All of the products are high quality and offer amazing results. Laline’s fragrances and essential oils are sourced in the Provence region of France. The mineral salts are sourced from the Dead Sea. Laline is also a cruelty-free company; how fabulous is that!

I tested out the Body Scrub, Hand Cream, and Bath & Body Bubble. The body scrub was a-ma-zing! It gently cleansed, and scrubbed, my skin leaving a smooth result. The Ocean scent offered a refreshing fragrance experience which is ideal in moderate to warm weather. It will be so cooling in the summer!

I fell in love with Laline;s hand cream. The nourishing formula left my hands perfectly moisturized without leaving a greasy film. This is key! The Coconut Verbana scent instantly transported me to a tropical island. This is hands-down my favorite fragrance!

The Bath & Body Bubble is a great way to get squeaky clean and relax at the same time. It is so great, that my two daughters stole the bottle from me; they love it so much!  The vanilla pink pepper scent is sweet with a little bit of a peppery zing. I love the fragrance, and my daughters do too!

Laline has bath and body products for kids, men, women, and the home. They have such an amazing array of fragrant products! Laline is also a great place to find a gift, especially with Mother’s Day coming up. 

Visit Laline shops in San Francisco on Chesnut Street, at Pier 39, and at Fisherman’s Wharf. Directions and details online here.

To learn more about Laline, please visit LalineUSA.com