Stella Eau de Parfum by Stella McCartney

Stella by Stella McCartney

I am not exaggerating when I say that I've been coveting this perfume for a little over two years. What first intrigued me was the bottle; it was simple, it was ombre, it was purple. But what really piqued my interest was the rose fragrance.

Initially I thought the rose would be a bit over-powering, but when it comes in contact with the skin the amber notes balance it beautifully, creating a very unique yet classic fragrance indeed. I really do believe that this perfume is everything feminine; it's mysterious, it's sensual, it's sophisticated.

Stella can easily be worn day and night and it has exceptional staying power. What I really love about this perfume is the way I feel when I wear it; very mature and quite lady-like...with a dash of mysterious excellent. It is quite pricey, as the 50ml bottle cost me $85 dollars, but believe me when I say it is worth every penny. I definitely wouldn't hesitate to say that Stella is my new signature scent.

Let me know what your signature scent is! that and I hope you're enjoying the cooler weather!



xx mindy

Burberry Body Eau de Parfum

I had been looking for a new evening scent for quite some time and stumbled upon Burberry Body by chance. I was at my local Winners (Canada's version of Marshalls) and I saw that the 60ml bottle was marked down from $50 (which is already a bargain) to $30! SO! I took a chance and bought it without smelling it in store.

I had mixed feelings after opening it and smelling the cap; it had a very musky, somewhat oriental tang to it(not a big fan). To be honest at this point I was a touch disappointed. I usually do a lot of research before I buy a perfume, but this time I jumped the gun and just went for it. Nevertheless! I gave it a chance and the next day I put it on in the morning and gave it a go. By mid-day I was smitten. When it hits the skin, the scent sweetens (with fruity and vanilla notes) and balances the strong musky notes. Another thing I like about it was that it wasn't too strong. It gives off a sweet, alluring smell that is very gentle to the nose. 

I initially thought that this would strictly be considered an evening perfume but you could definitely wear it throughout the day. Some would argue that the scent doesn't last. Personally, I really like this about Burberry Body because while it is a very provocative smell it is also very soft and genteel. I don't want to be that person at uni riding on public transport giving people headaches with their perfume. My family and friends could still smell it on me at the end of the day, so I was satisfied. Isn't that ultimately what we all go for when I wear perfume, anyway? As long as others can smell it the perfume has done it's job.

I would recommend going to your nearest perfume counter and give it spritz. See how your skin reacts with it throughout the day!

I want to know what your go-to scent is! what have you been reaching for, recently??

xx mindy