I’m not due for another bottle of perfume for at least 10 years, but if I were to add another one to my collection it would for sure be the new scent from Ralph Lauren, Notorious.

The only other perfume I’ve had by Ralph Lauren was Romance and it was a Valentine gift from my mom when I was in high school.  The scent made me feel so pretty and it was my first sophisticated perfume; it’s a scent that I would still wear today,  but Notorious is something very different.  The scent is still very sophisticated, but in a more sexy, daring way.  The notes are rich, but not overpowering and the smell leaves you with this sparkling essence that I can only describe as a champagne mist.

The bottle itself is reason enough to buy with its glamorous Art Deco feel.  I see this scent  worn by a woman who knows who she is and wants people to notice her…but in a subtle way.  It’s sexy without being in your face; the scent lingers just like a fragrance should.

If you’re intrigued (and you should be) here’s a little more information on this glamorous scent:

Ralph Lauren Notorious is the essence of intriguing modern glamour. Fall under the spell of this addictive new fragrance, with its sparkling, spiced, alluring layers. Sophistication, poise, and temptation blend beautifully to create the ultimate provocative accessory—this captivating oriental scent is simply unforgettable.

Notes:  Deep black currant, spiced bouquet, decadent chocolate cosmos, sensual patchouli musk.

I think this would be a great gift to yourself or someone special who needs a little oomph in her life!

Well, I’m back from a four hour hair appointment (yes, four hours!) and I now have luscious blonde locks, purple accents AND bangs!!!!  So, I guess it’s your turn to decide if I made the right choice or not.  I want to thank everyone who voted and left me comments and advice; I honestly took them all into consideration. 

In the end the readers choose my final verdict to get bangs with 66% of the votes…34% of you will not be happy to see that I took the plunge.

Hopefully everyone thinks that I made the right choice and if you don’t please feel free to chime in for my current poll!!

n

In the end I wasn’t 100% sold on Bare Minerals foundation, but one item from the collection I can’t live without is their Mineral Veil. 

I love how it completes my foundation application and sets it in place for the rest of the day; no touch-ups required.  The only complaint that I had with it was the fact that it was in the loose powder form that got over everything and it was impossible to travel with.

Well, it seems the folks over at BM have decided to market their fabulous Mineral Veil in a handy On The Go tube that lets the powder flow through a brush.  This way it’s easy to prevent messes and it makes keeping it in your purse or traveling a whole lot easier.

If you haven’t tried the Mineral Veil from BM, then you are missing out.  It truly gives your skin an airbrushed finish and sets your makeup for the rest of the day.  I use it with my Pur Minerals, and it gives me a flawless looking finish.  I also have to say that I’m in love with the packaging.  The silver-tin finish gives it a bit of a vintage look, a lot more chic then a plain plastic container.

So, if you’re in the market for perfect looking skin (who isn’t) then I think you’ll find solace in Mineral Veil.

…should I get bangs?

Okay readers, I need your help on this one!  Next Tuesday I am getting my hair done and I’m getting the works…haircut and color AND I’m in the mood to get a bit of a new look.  I’m planning on going blonder (Reese Witherspoon’s hair color is my plan) and I’m toying with the idea of getting bangs.

Now, the last time I had bangs was 10 years ago and I’m talking about sophomore year of high school, full on, curl them with your curling iron, did I mention I have braces, bangs.  Something after I painstakingly grew them out, I promised myself that I would never ever have bangs again.  And I haven’t, not really anyway.  I’ve had side swept bangs over the years, which don’t count, but I haven’t done full on bangs since high school.

But, now bangs have come full circle and they are super chic, super in style and have been looking super amazing on everyone in Hollywood.  Reese Witherspoon, my style and beauty muse, just happened to have one of the best set of bangs last season.  She has since given them up (I personally miss the long hair with bangs), but I’m thinking about picking them up where she left off.  My length won’t change much, but I am thinking about adding some Reese Witherspoon bangs. 

So, you have until next Tuesday to either convince me to keep my vow from 10th grade or to take the plunge and cut myself a sassy set of bangs.  Feel free to leave any comments or suggestions!  xo

n

Hair products are one of those things that I just cannot get enough of.  I have a shower stock full of every kind of possible shampoo, conditioner and hair treatment out there.  Everything from drugstore bargains to the best of the best.  I’m constantly looking for new products that will keep my hair healthy and beautiful.

One of my most recent hair purchases was made at Sephora on the day I went in to pick up my birthday body wash.  I was too shy to just walk up to the counter and demand my free shower gel and walk out, so I decided to make a small purchase.  I wanted to keep it under $15 and I didn’t want to buy a product that I already had two of.  Carol’s Daughter was a new in-store item that I had heard so many good things about but I hadn’t used any of the products.  There were several products that were within my budget, but I opted for the Tui Hair Oil. 

The two main reasons that finalized my purchase was the promise of shiny hair (something I love) and the amazing scent of the oil; it smells like tropical bliss.  I also liked the fact that the oil was sort of a two-in-one product.  The oil can be used as a shine treatment or as a hot oil.  You also get a lot of bang for your buck because you don’t need a lot of product to get big results.

The first time I used it, I used it as a hot oil treatment.  I just let the heat of my shower heat up the oil and then I rubbed it into my dry hair.  I really massaged it into my scalp and then focused on the ends.  After about 5 minutes I added shampoo to rinse out the product and after I got ready I was left with really soft hair that shined and smelled amazing.  I also like to apply a touch of the oil to my ends right before I get out of the shower.  Not enough to make my hair oily, but just enough to keep my ends smooth and to protect my hair from styling.

I’m really excited to have it around during the colder months when my hair starts to feel the effects of the cold weather and wind.  I’m also excited to have it in my shower…the bottle is beautiful and has real flower petals in it, and did I mention it smells amazing?  See, beauty all around.