Scent By The Sea - Fiori di Roma

Let me start by saying that testing scents in the summer is difficult for me. I just feel like the scents disappear in the heat and humidity. With that said we're having a grand day to day little or no humidity so I took the opportunity to try out a new scent.

Scent by the Sea is, of course an Etsy shop, scentbythesea.Etsy.com. I picked up a 10 pack of samples about two weeks ago now, tried a couple then the heat and humidity set in and I went straight for the Wylde Ivy body mists.

The scent I tried today is Fiori di Roma, and it's fabulous! A light white floral, that reminds me of maybe honeysuckle, I'm not sure, though. I put it on and immediately had that experience of I've smelled this before some place, when I was a kid...an olfactory memory, I just can't place it. It's kind of making me crazy, trying to sift through my memories to place this scent, and I keep sniffing myself...anyway here is part of the description from the Etsy shop.

It's a light, fresh, white floral blend with touches of herbs and citrus

If it's low humidity tomorrow, I'll be back


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She's So Flirty...again

Well I'm going to change my mind about this one. I reviewed and rated it here



I'm wearing it again now, and I'm in love!!! Must be my body chemistry today, or maybe I got this confused with another scent. All I know is I just really like it so the rating is going to , huge change right.

Before I described it as overly floral, but now I'm really getting the apple, citrus peel, and vanilla musk.

So, I was just checking my notes and I'm very sure I did confuse this with Just A Kiss, when I did my first go round. Ack, sorry folks, my bad. Don't know what happened. 

And I can't figure out why my links won't work either. Ugh.

Idea...

I'm a blogging fool today, guess that's what happens on a rainy afternoon.

So, I was browsing around Etsy, shocker, and I found this http://www.etsy.com/listing/62939473/heirloom-locket-in-sterling-silver-sweet, and I thought 'wow, how totally cute, and something I would wear, but I'd love my initials engraved on it. Then I did a search for an engraved locket, and didn't come up, with anything as traditional as my first item, but I did find this...http://www.etsy.com/listing/61121703/two-disc-stamped-letter-and-photo-charm. I've ordered from MetalPressions before, so I know that their items are nice quality. And the addition of the other charm is a nice touch.

Then I had another brainstorm!! My favorite charms...Rembrandt Charms has photo art charms, too, Charm Detail - Rembrandt Charms

Only thing I'm not sure about is if they are specifically made for charm bracelets, or if you can wear them as pendants...since my charm bracelet is kind of clunky, and this would get lost in the shuffle on it. Rembrandt also has engraveble discs is multiple sizes to get the same look as the MetalPressions item...or traditional lockets, hmmmm, really the possibilities.

Outfit Obsession

Today when I checked my inbox there was a message from Piperlime, and when I opened it I saw this outfit http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=67892&tid=plembl5639&ev=PWSAB6222011&di=14114306

Which I immediately became obsessed with, so in the style of one of my favorite blogs J's Everyday Fashion (http://www.jseverydayfashion.com/) I decided to try and copy it, because really as a mom that works one or two days a week and has a five year old that will ruin my clothes in a instant, why would I pay $136 for a trendy shirt, or $99 for denim shorts.

Here is what I came up with shorts from Old Navy, I ordered these yesterday, http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=68348&vid=1&pid=810101&scid=810101002
And this top from Forever21, http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=top%5Fdressy&product%5Fid=2000008712&Page=all&pgcount=25

How did I do?

Looking at the Forever21 website there are lots of other options, too. I purchased the top at the store in my local mall, but I may shop online more, so I can see the bigger selection and so I don't feel like an old lady shopping in the kids store


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Wiggle - Selene

Today I'm wearing Selene from Wiggle Perfume.

Description from the Etsy, Wiggle Perfune shop, wiggleperfume.Etsy.com

Because I've always been desperately envious of those linen and lapis draped ladies in the frescoes, and because I just got my hands on the most exquisite red musk, I've created Selene as a love letter to the Nile. Named after Cleopatra's daughter (and accompanied by a matching men's scent named after her son, Helios) this perfume will make you feel positively regal. I've blended rich golden myrrh with red musk (the proper Indian stuff I used to get from the Gypsy Market in Atlanta) and blood orange essential oil. Heady lotus, night blooming jasmine, and olive blossom lend a narcotic femininity. Selene is all moonlight and warm breezes, perfect for pairing with gladiator sandals and a gold bangle or two.

So, first sniff, in the tester, is a lovely white floral, probably the jasmine, then it's gone. Now I'm getting the musk and myrrh definitely as a spicy scent, but not in an overwhelming old spice kind of way.

I think this is just ok for me.

Rating today



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Wiggle Perfume

A while ago I found another interesting perfume seller on Etsy...well not really found, I kind of stalk Meredith, from Sweet Anthem's Etsy activity feed and she always finds them first ;)...anyway...Wiggle Perfume (wiggleperfume.Etsy.com)

I picked four samples from the line up and received five...have to say I love all Etsy sellers that send an extra sample, I think plenty of times I find that I like the extra, as much as my picks.

Today from Wiggle I'm wearing/testing Manora.

Manora is based on Thai iced tea, quoting Wiggle shop owner Nani, the notes are cool black tea, various sweet creamy notes, with a bit of lotus and coconut.

When I first sniffed this in the test vial, I kind of got a almond, marzipan scent, even on my skin for the first bit it was sweet and creamy. Now I'm down to a dry tea scent.

Wasn't even sure today would be a good day to test, since I started the day cleaning up after my dog, and wondering if I'd make it to the gym.

I have to say this is growing on me, at first I wasn't sure if I liked it, but now I could wear this occasionally. Will definitely try it out again..

My rating for today




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Winning...again

I love it when I win stuff ;)

A while ago I entered a contest  to win a ring for an Etsy seller that I just love onegarnetgirl.etsy.com. Madelynn's jewelry is beautiful, but usually out of my price range for this mostly stay at home mom. Now don't get me wrong, her stuff is not outrageously priced, but I'm bad at saving and what I do, do for work is seasonal and dependent on others expendable income.

Anyway...I entered the contest, and I won.  I was/am really excited to get the ring. Here is a link to the ring http://www.etsy.com/listing/61157061/argentium-sterling-silver-and-conflict?ga_search_query=rolling&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5263754

So...
Thanks again Madelynn from One Garnet Girl!!

I think I'm going to try and get better at saving so I can add other pieces from the One Garnet Girl shop to my collection. :)