Jo Malone Raspberry Ripple cologne review

pictured: Jo Malone Raspberry Ripple cologne 1 oz. / dark green nail polish / nail polish top coat /

Who can resist a fragrance bottle with a pink bow? I can’t! How cute is this bottle? When Raspberry Ripple by Jo Malone was introduced a couple months ago, I was instantly intrigued. A fragrance based on raspberries? A cute little bow? Yes please!

I decided to purchase a bottle of the 1oz Raspberry Ripple cologne by Jo Malone and give it a whirl. After all, fruity scents are fabulous during the summer months, and summer does not really end until early October in the San Francisco Bay Area anyway.

What a fun cologne! Upon first spray, you can instantly detect the redcurrant and after a couple of minutes, the fragrance settles into a fruity scent with a smooth undertone. Love!

Jo Malone typically encourages fragrance layering. Although I tested Raspberry Ripple alone, it also seems to blend well when sprayed over a vanilla or coconut body cream or edp. I haven’t tried layering it with another Jo Malone fragrance, but if I get the chance, I will let you know.

Top notes: redcurrant, blackcurrant

Middle/Heart notes: raspberry

Base notes: white musk

I definitely enjoy Jo Malone Raspberry Ripple cologne, and highly recommend it to anyone who loves a fruity fragrance. If you are looking for a fruity gourmand, you can layer it with a simple gourmand scent such as vanilla. For a fruity floral, try layering it with a simple rose based scent. Love!

Thanks for stopping by, and let me know on social media if you plan to, or have already layered Raspberry Ripple!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: knit top / Chanel nail polish / Dior fall nail polish / Hermes fall nail polish / black sweater / Chanel Chance / pink earrings / belted tote / black flats / caramel top handle bag / east/west bag / chocolate brown boots /

Fall is in the air! Well, theoretically. It is still crazy hot outside and the fall season won’t officially start for a few more weeks, but a girl can dream right?

If we imagine it is fall, the weather will follow. . .right? I am wearing fall nail polish, the anonymous handbag, and short sleeve sweaters in the hopes that the fog will roll in and not out. C’mon, fog do your thing! I am done with summer heat!

So, as we all long for fall weather, let’s do what we can to summon the autumn season. Fall nail polish, the anonymous handbag, suede, fall boots, short sleeve sweaters; and we got the vibe! Love it!

So, without further ado, here is what’s trending right now!

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for fall coverage!

XOXO

Cathy

Sparkling fall nails with Hermes nail polish

fall manicure ideas hermes nail polish

pictured: Hermes fall nail polish / Hermes summer nail polish used as top coat /

Since it is technically still summer, I decided to mix and match summer nail polish with fall nail polish. I am in love with the subtle sparkle in this sheer nail polish from Hermes summer nail polish collection. I have been using it as a top coat all summer long. So, now that I am into fall nail polish, I decided to use it over my Hermes fall nail polish. I love the result!

The sparkles definitely show up better on this darker, fall nail polish hue than they did over the summer with lighter colors. Not only does Hermes Blanc Orage Irise nail polish add subtle sparkle to my nail polish, it also acts like a topcoat which helps my manicure last longer chip-free. Love that!

My current favorite nail polish for fall is Hermes Vert Ecossais. It’s a deep green with blueish undertones. I am in love! It looks really pretty when paired with Hermes Blanc Orage Irise, so I thought I would share it with you! If you have this sparkling nail polish from summer, definitely have some fun and put it over your favorite fall nail polish. If not, I recommend investing in a bottle and having some fun! Love it!

What do you think of this fall manicure idea for fall 2025?

Thanks for stoping by!

XOXO

Cathy