Crescent Row

Leave it up to Benefit Cosmetics to come up with the cutest fragrance concept in existence! Based on a fashionable row of flats in Bath, England, and three individually posh tenants, the Crescent Row Fragrance collection features three unique scents, all in cocktail shaker-shaped bottles and cleverly boxed in packages that mimic the enviably chic little apartments adorning the street. With names like "Laugh With Me LeeLee," "My Place Or Yours Gina," and "Something About Sophia," each of the sassy scents lends itself to a different fashionista's imaginary personality, backstory, lifestyle, and signature fragrance. Not sure which one you love the most? Sephora even has an online personality quiz you can take to see which one suits you best! The packaging and Crescent Row concept is so cute, you might even be tempted to pack your bags and move in!

Price: $36 each

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Lucretia's Body Oils & Sprays

Ladies, you must check out Lucretia's. She sells body oils and sprays for just about every fragrance (men's, women's, & unisex) on the market for a fraction of the cost of purchasing perfumes and colognes at a retail store.

I first heard about Lucretia from Ateyaaa on youtube. I've purchased from her twice and have had nothing but great experiences. Each time, my order arrived in approximately 10 business days or less (I believe she's still a small business) and wrapped very well. The scents are pretty much spot on and they last all day and into the night. According to her site, the scents "contain 30% pure perfume oil in a silk base with aloe and vitamin E" and no alcohol.

If you're into perfumes, you should definitely check her out! I can't tell you how much money I've saved by purchasing these oils rather than the regular bottles at the store.

So far I've purchased:

Black Woman
UR Woman
Pu$$y
Ed Hardy
Viva La Juicy

I actually own a regular bottle of Viva La Juicy and I swear that her oils are pretty much exact replicas. I purchased my 1.7 oz bottle of Viva for $65 + tax. I purchased Lucretia's oil for $10 + shipping. The 1 oz spray bottle that I purchased are regularly priced at $12 each.

FYI: There is a minimum purchase of $20.

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A Few of My Fav Beauty Products

Cashmere Hand and Body Lotion by Dremu:
Just about every fashion and beauty magazine on the market has raved about it. I have actually tried this product and I must say, this lotion truly has earned the right to be everyone's favorite. It keeps your skin supple and hydrated. An added bonus is that it eliminates the need for any other fragrance because it also has a refreshing, pleasant scent to it. According to it's official website, it contains Ylang-Ylang essential oil, famous for its subtle aphrodisiac scent. This lotion is perfect for those who suffer from rough, dry skin in the winter time. It is $38.00 per 8 fl. oz. bottle but I promise it is worth every penny. Visit their website for more information and to read other reviews: www.dremu.com

Clean:
The name says it all. This perfume smells like nothing but pure, hygienic cleanliness. That could be because the inventor of this perfume was inspired by, well, soap. There are a variety of scents to pick...everything from "Shower Fresh" to "Fresh Laundry". All day you literally smell like you just stepped out of the shower, even though you have been busting your butt at work. Check it out for yourself: www.cleanperfume.com

Neutrogena Body Oil:
This body oil works best when applied to damp skin, e.g. after a shower. It is good as another defense to seal and maintain skin moisture. I especially love how I feel after putting it on. I usually apply this before going to bed. The body oil has a subtle, lovely fragrance due to it's sesame ingredient. www.neutrogena.com

Victoria Secret's "Beauty Rush" Lip Gloss:
This lip gloss is rather impressive. I happened upon it around a year ago while shopping in VS. I bought only one at the time but once using it I went back to stock up before it was discontinued! Fortunate enough, it is still available. VS claims that it "tastes as delicious as they look" and I couldn't agree more. www2.victoriasecret.com

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Viktor and Rolf "Flowerbomb" Parfum Spray

I ran into this scent by pure chance a few months ago while shopping in Nordstroms. The smell of this perfume is absolutely amazing. For you ladies who are not fans of perfume or are very picky about what you wear, this one is definitely worth a try. It is not overpowering by any means. And it does not have a floral smell as the name would suggest. It is soft and sensuous with an expensive and musk undertone. A dab on the wrists and neck lasts all day and the smell does not drastically change once on for a while as with other perfumes. I have not met a man yet who has not loved it. Maybe that is why this perfume is pricier than others....but it's worth working in your budget!

1.7 oz bottle: $95.00
3.5 oz bottle $150.00

www.viktor-rolf.com
www.nordstrom.com

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