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Zara Cocoa Sunset edp review

pictured: Zara Cocoa Sunset edp / nail polish / top coat /

Did you know Zara sells perfume? This was totally new information to me a few weeks ago. I can’t believe I didn’t know; especially since I love shopping there! But, I digress. . . let’s chat about this gourmand fragrance from Zara!

Zara Cocoa Sunset edp is a sweet gourmand which is filled with bakery scents. Zara doesn’t break down which notes are top, middle, and base, but they do list them out for us. The main notes in Cocoa Sunset edp include whipped cream, milk chocolate, passion fruit, vanilla, and peach. When I first sprayed Cocoa Sunset edp, I immediately noticed the whipped cream and vanilla. As for the fruity notes, I did not detect them. This eau de parfum acted like a true gourmand and was sweet, without being too sweet, for the full day.

I am always suspicious of scents which are priced low. Zara Cocoa Sunset edp is priced under $50 for the 100ml bottle. I was surprised at how good the fragrance smelled. It did not smell like a perfume priced under $50. Love that!

Another note: Zara Cocoa Sunset edp is long lasting. One spray was perfect and lasted from 7am until 10pm when I hit the hay. This is good news because I find it annoying when a fragrance doesn’t last. This one lasts! Love!

Cocoa Sunset edp is reminiscent of the gourmand fragrances we enjoyed back in the 1990s. I love that it only needs one spray to last all day. This is a fabulous gourmand fragrance, and I find myself reaching for it often.

Since Zara Cocoa Sunset edp is a warm gourmand, it is perfect in cooler weather. This is the perfect edp to wear now during the fall season, and throughout winter, the holidays and earl spring. It will also make a great gift this holiday season. Love that!

Stay tuned for more fragrance reviews!

XOXO

Cathy


Black and white with cobalt

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Black and white striped shirts, dresses and pants have turned into one of the most popular ways to wear the black and white trend this spring 2013 season. Cobalt blue also happens to be a wildly popular color for spring/summer 2013; and it also happens to be one of my favorite colors of all time! So, when I spotted these beautiful blue sandals at Zara, and this black/white striped top at Zara, I could not help but get them! I am quite certain these shoes will be worn a lot this spring/summer season!

Have you been wearing the black/white trend this season? What is your favorite way to wear this trend?

Photos:
Top: Zara
Necklace: Zara
Earrings: Stella & Dot (past season)
Jeans: Gap
Handbag: Chanel
Silver rings: John Hardy
Shoes: Zara
Nail polish on hands: Chanel Bel-Argus
Nail polish on feet: Chanel May
Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Girly”

Photo credit: Bay Area Fashionista 2013©