Fragrance


Mother’s Day Gift Guide Westgate Shopping Center

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

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


Molton Brown body wash review

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Molton Brown’s collection of bath and shower gels offer beautiful scents infused into a luxurious gel which is moisturizing, and gets you squeaky clean. Love that!

I use Molton Brown’s bath and shower gel every morning when I take a shower. Every time I use up a bottle, I always find a new scent to buy for my replacement bottle. It is entirely possible I have used every scent Molton Brown produces!

Now that my kids are in elementary school, it has become easier to travel with them. This means I have had to keep a good stock of travel bath products on hand for weekend getaways by car, and air-travel. My go-to brand for travel toiletries has become Molton Brown. They have everything I need in travel sizes! My favorite travel kit is this one, it has my daily shampoo and conditioner from home, but in travel sizes! The kit also has two shower gel bottles which smell fantastic. It is the ideal travel kit!

Molton Brown’s travel kits are also ideal for gift giving. The kits come in either a beautiful gift box, or travel bag. This makes the gift presentation as fabulous as the products themselves. Love that!

As we head into warmer weather, why not try out a new, fresh scent for your shower from Molton Brown! Here are a few of my favorites from Molton Brown. Also, be sure to check out MoltonBrown.com for the entire collection!

*Thank you to Molton Brown for sponsoring this post. All opinions and thoughts are my own.