Diptyque Eau Rose

I am so excited about this purchase! I am a big fan of Diptyque frangrances. I already have a huge infatuation with their frangrance in Philosykos. And ever since I got a sample of the Diptyque Eau Rose perfume I have been obsessed. It's very different than Philosykos. So much more girlier. Needless to say, I finished using it immediately. I don't own a rollerball perfume so I picked this up in the 0.7 fl.oz size to carry with me in my bag every day. It's such a good size and makes me so happy every time I smell it. As the name states, it's a rose scented fragrance with base notes of white musk and cedar. I love the packaging and illustrations on Diptyque products. This will never leave my side now.

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Byredo Parfums

I want to talk about this beautiful minimal body lotion from Byredo Parfums. I picked up the scent Encens Chembur at the Diptyque sample sale a few weeks back. I was so surprised to see this sitting on the shelf and grabbed it immediately. Everything was about half off so it was a good deal. I love a good body lotion and this one smells really nice. The scent is described to be a memory from the founder, Ben Gorham. Chember is the place where his mother was born and raised and he visited many times and I think this scent is supposed to capture this city. The make up of this lotion include lemon, bergamot, ginger, temple incense, nutmeg, amber and musk. I love the simple packaging and it's nice that it comes with a pump. Definitely going to be using this all Spring!

Happy First Day of Spring!

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What's On My Desk | Leaving NYC for the Holidays

I recently got a new computer on Black Friday. Since then I have set up an actual computer area where I have been writing my blog! And like any blogger there are a few essentials I need on my desk to feel complete.

First I have my Diptyque candle which is a winter must have. They smell nice, look nice and can be decanned and used for many different purposes after. Currently I'm burning the Gardenia one and it just fills up the living room and you puts you in a good mood.

Second I never go too far without having some sort of chapstick nearby. With me now, I have the Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Blam for Lips which I have mentioned before many times and a new desk and pocket favorite has been the Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue Lip Balms. I love the original formula but I like this one even better for the winter months. It's moisturizing and minty giving your lips that fresh feeling. There really isn't any color payoff so its one I just use all the time without a mirror.

Next, I also never go too far without any hand cream. I hate having dry hands in the winter so every time after I wash my hands I need to apply hand cream. In my bag I always carry the Soap & Glory Hand Food Hand Cream, but currently at my desk I'm using the Tocca Crema da Mano in Cleopatra which is Grapefruit and Cucumber and that sounds really strange but it's actually quite nice and they come in a few other scents as well.

Other things I keep at my desk are little sticky notes because I prefer to actually write down little notes. I also like to have a drink (usually either soda or tea) while I'm on the computer and finally my phone because that thing never leaves my side.

One other announcement!

We are leaving for Barcelona tomorrow! We will be there until the 29th so until then I will not be updating the blog! Hope everyone has a wonderful and magical Christmas this year and I'll see you guys when I get back!

Happy Holidays!!!

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Fall Wishlist!

Here are a few things I will be purchasing this Fall...

1. It by Alexa Chung
I bought this last night. I also finished reading it last night.

2. Diptyque Eau Rose
I received this as a sample from Barneys after I purchased a different perfume. I've been toting it around and spritzing it on throughout the day and especially after yoga. My first dityque candle was the Roses one and this one just smells so nice... wishlist now.

3. Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in 14 Satin Brown
Currently obsessing over rusty brownish red eyeshadow colors. Need this obviously.

4. Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss in 107
I love picking up drugstore lipsticks... I think it's a problem. This one is a little more red toned than MAC rebel and I'm just really interested in trying the Kate Moss lipsticks!

5. Clarin Lotus Face Treatment Oil
I am getting more into face oil treatments. This one is specifically for oily skin to help reduce pore size and overall improve the texture of your skin!

6. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
I need a good coverage foundation with no SPF and I hear this one is the best!

7. Essie After School Boy Blazer
Part of Essie's Fall collection, I love that this is a deep deep navy that looks mostly black but flashes blue in certain lighting.

What's on your Fall wishlist?

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Diptyque Choisya

The diptyque room sprays are a great alternative to candles for the summer.  I love candles throughout fall/winter but for summer I trade that in for a nice light citrusy scent: Diptyque Choisya room spray. Have I mentioned how obsessed I am with diptyque packaging? This beautiful room spray isn't over powering, it's sweet and floral and really freshens any room with a few sprays. Described as the scent of Mexican Orange blossoms, I love having this around the apartment to brighten the atmosphere and put a smile to my face. I got this at a diptyque sample sale this past year and I've barely made a dent in it! It's pretty strong so I don't need to spray much and I'm happy it's going to last me a very long time!

Description of Choisya on the diptyque website:
Referred to as golden apples in mythology, Jupiter offered oranges to Junon on their wedding day. The orange blossom symbolizes the eternal bond of marriage.

Message: As pure as it is beautiful

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NEW Perfume: Diptyque Philosykos

This purchase was a pleasant surprise. Over the weekend I stopped by the Diptyque counter just because I love smelling every candle and I love looking at their packaging and displays. I have a couple candles and I love turning them into little storage units for my makeup brushes. I'm not a big perfume kinda girl as I've mentioned before so I was really surprised I walked out of the store picking up the Diptyque Philosykos fragrance. It smells like nothing I had ever really smelled before! It's their #1 selling perfume and I can tell why. Philosykos, meaning 'friend of a fig tree' is a very warm milky fig and woody scent that smells so grown up and not overpowering at all. It's not super feminine just very fresh and natural. I have become obsessed over night and it's a scent that can be worn year round.

I am a sucker for good packaging and needless to say I fell in love with the packaging and I love the detailed inky illustration on the back of the bottle. I love everything about this perfume. I picked up the 100ml so I will be loving Philosykos for a long time. And even better, the sales associate was so nice he even threw in a couple other sample scents, body lotions and a mini candle! <3