BBW Spring Candles

Today I went to Bath and Body Works for the Spring Home fragrance event. I bought 6 candles and received 2 free gifts with purchase. I went to a test store at the Garden State Plaza, in Paramus NJ. They are currently testing out 2 lines called the Tour of Italy and Lakeside collections (pictured below). I was most interested in the Tour of Italy collection, since I'm a sucker for all things Italian. The scents available from this collection were Limoncello, Gelato, Bellini Bar, Espresso Bar, Pizzeria, Tuscan Herbs, and Sicilian Blood Orange. My thoughts on the four I purchased can be found in my youtube review. Here are my thoughts on the ones I did not purchase: Sicilian Blood Orange: sweet, but too 'soft'. Lacks the tart, citrus edge of an orange scent. It was a nice scent, but not strong enough. Bellini bar: description includes sugared grapes and apples. I could definitely smell the crispness of apples, but the sugared grape scent is the strongest element of the scent. I strongly considered buying this, but I chose something else instead. Espresso Bar: a nice, smooth coffee scent. Good and strong.

The store also carried the Lakeside collection. I wasn't too thrilled with these, mostly because the scents were too heavy for Spring. Campfire Cookout was similar to Fireside, Summer Smores were like Marshmallow Smores, Forest Trail was like Fresh Balsam. The water based scents were a bit musty, but not terrible. Wildflowers was lovely and fresh.

For more on my purchases and these collections, check out my YouTube channel (link on the right!). Thanks for reading!

Bath and Body Works Fall Candles 2012

Cider Lane- awesomeness. This one is pure Fall to me. It has crisp apple, cinnamon, and a hint of the most realistic caramel scent I've found so far (not like that fake burny caramel scent you find often).

Pumpkin Cupcake- buttercream, pumpkin, candied ginger. You smell all of that, but I think the buttercream is the strongest note. Its sweet but very nice.

Cinnamon Sugared Doughnuts- best candle ever. Fried doughnuts rolled in cinnamon and sugar. You can smell the 'fried' element to it. So realistic I cant stand it.

Brandied Pear- pear, cream, and a syrupy 'brandy' note. It reminds me of the whipped cream and pear candle from Anthropologie, but not as light. Its definitely not a heavy scent, but it has some depth.

Plum Wine and Amber- I don't know how I feel about this one. The scents seem too muddled together for my taste. In the store, it smelled like a jelly/grapey/fruity wine scent, but now I just smell the mulled/spiced scent. I may return this one. EDIT: After smelling this a few more times, I'm definitely returning it. Im not sure why, but something about it just makes me wince.

 Black Pepper Bergamot - The only note I can make out is lavender, but it really smells like old school shaving cream from a barber shop. It's a very warm, nostalgic scent.

I may return Black Pepper Bergamot and Brandied Pear for smaller versions. I love the scents, but I can't see myself using the full 3 wick size in those particular scent. I will definitely return Plum Wine Amber for the same size in the new French Baguette scent that will be released in August.

 You can find these scents, as well as others, at test stores throughout the country. Please note that the scents available may vary depending on location. You can place a phone order at any location. I have heard that shipping is typically $6-$10. You can use the survey code coupons for these orders.

Test stores (may change without notice): Mall at Johnson City in Johnson City TN (home fragrance) (423-282-0008)
Garden State Plaza in Paramus NJ (home fragrance) (201-843-8080)
White Barn Easton Town Center in Columbus OH (home fragrance) (614-475-0196)
Galleria in St Louis MO (home fragrance and body care) (314-725-6265)
Meadows in St. Louis MO (636-625-4050)
Westfield Shopping Towne in Canton OH (home fragrance and body care) (330-493-6566)
River at Rancho Mirage in Rancho Mirage CA (760-340-3064)
Annapolis Mall in Annapolis MD (410-573-1942)
Easton Town Center Columbus OH (antibac and some body care) (614-471-4315)
 Woodbury Plaza in NY (body care) (516-942-5094) Enjoy!

Nail Polish Haul (including China Glaze Holiday)

Here is the list of the polishes mentioned in my recent np haul video. The China Glaze polishes are from the holiday 'Tis The Season' collection.

Wet'nWild- Black Creme- $.99 @ Walgreen's
Sinful Colors - Sugar, Sugar and Mint Apple - $ 1.99 each @ Walgreen's
Orly- Halley's Comet - $5.99 @ CVS
Wet'nWild- Prancer (holiday duo with clear tc)- $1.99 at Walgreen's
Orly - Meet Me Under The Mistletoe- $4.99 @ transdesign.com
Sephora by OPI - Only Gold For Me - $9 @ Sephora
China Glaze - Jolly Holly, Naughty and Nice, Party Hearty - $2.99 @ transdesign.com

Nail Polish Haul: September/October

Hola! I posted a video to show you guys my new polishes. Here's a list of what I bought and where I found them. Thanks for reading!

MAC- Bad Fairy - $13 (MAC, Macy's, Dillard's, etc.)

Sephora by OPI - Only Gold for Me - $9 (Sephora)

N.Y.C. - 223 and 235 - gift, unsure of price (Walgreens, Target, CVS)

Sinful Colors - What's Your Name?, Daddy's Girl, Frenzy, All About You - $1.99 each (Walgreens, Target)

OPI - That's Berry Darling - $5.99 (beauty supply stores, Duane Reade)

China Glaze - Mummy, May I? - $5.99 (Sally Beauty Supply)

Seche Vite - Dry Fast Top Coat - $7.99 (Sally Beauty Supply)


Thanks for reading!

Birthday Haul

I have awesome friends and family! Almost all my presents (pictured above) were makeup related. They know me so well! I wanted to share my gifts with you, not to brag, but because I will be doing reviews on these products in the near future. I posted a video with a general overview on YouTube. Check it out!

Let me know if theres anything you want to know about a specific product. Have a beautiful night!

e.l.f. Haul from Target

Products Purchased/Reviewed:

Complexion Perfection Tone Correcting Powder $3

Studio Line Blush- Candid Coral $3

Tone Correcting Concealer- Light Beige $1

Foundation Brush $1

Eyeliner Brush $1

Concealer Brush $1

Eyeshadow Brush $1

Blending Brush $1

Defining Eye Brush $1

Face Kabuki Brush $5

Mineral Eye Shadow- Natural $3

Hypershine Gloss- Flirt $1