Introducing Fragrance Friday

Happy New Year Elegant Readers,

My Perfumes

A Few of My Perfumes

I have an extensive selection of fragrances. My hubby thought it that would be great if I would feature them on Bubbling with Elegance and Grace.

The goal is to feature a fragrance every other week or discussing fragrance notes and healthy alternatives.

Fragrance has been an enjoyment to wear since I was a little child.  My baby books have selections of my mother writing about how I enjoy sweet smelling fragrances.

The funniest thing is that even though I enjoy fragrance, if I have cold symptoms I cannot tolerate the smell at all.

However, as soon as I am feeling better my senses will accept me wearing fragrance again.

Now onto the other side of the coin. What if you are sensitive to fragrance, what are good alternatives for you? I want to really focus on a post about this as well.

I have to be selective about what I wear because sometimes the fragrance may not last long on me or it may be to strong for my senses. I cannot wear every fragrance on the market.

Also, what’s the proper way to put on fragrance?

Do you spray, and walk through it or dab it on?

Perfume

More of my perfume collection

So stay tuned this for this aromatic series.

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Jennifer Lopez – Love and Light Fragrance Review and Inspiration Outfit

This has been a busy week and it’s been extremely hot. The temperatures topped out at 102 degrees yesterday after several days of nearing 100 degrees. I hope everyone is keeping cool and enjoying the weekend.

I recently purchased Light and Love, the new eau de parfum by Jennifer Lopez from HSN. I am a big fan of JLo’s fragrances. I have been wearing Glow, Glow After Dark and Love at First Glow for a number of years now. Whenever I wear a JLo scent, people always stop me to say how great the fragrance smells. When I heard that JLo was coming to HSN with her newest fragrance, I had to give it a try. I am happy that I added Love and Light to my fragrance collection.

The Fragrance notes are:

  • Top Notes: Mandarin, pomegranate and red currant
  • Mid Notes: Rose crystal absolute, velvety apricot and jasmine petals
  • Base Notes: Patchouli, sensual musk and praline
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Outfit inspiration

I had to wear this outfit when I think of Love and Light. The green color reminds me of how earthy and feminine the scent smells. I bought the blouse about three years ago from JC Penney Outlet for $6 and the skirt was free.

My accessories:
Bracelet -Studio Barse
Ring – Nolan Miller
Earrings -Macy’s
Handbag – Dooney & Bourke


My necklace was a birthday gift from my hubby about four years ago. I am a May baby, so emerald is so appropriate!

My headband was a dollar at a local beauty supply store. I find so many neat hair accessories at a price that can’t be beat.

What fragrances inspire you?
How would you put an outfit together based on a favorite fragrance?

 

Coming Soon: Fragrance Fridays!

This is the first installment of a new feature that I am adding to my blog. I am calling it Fragrance Fridays.  I plan to spotlight my favorite fragrances, my recent additions and the ones that I would like to add to my collection. One gem about having a variety of fragrances is that no one will no what you will be wearing.

Spring is here, but there is still a bit of a chill in the air.  I am loving this weather right now. Here in Missouri, we received a taste of the heat and humidity last week with temperatures topping out at 90 degrees. These crisp and cool days reaching only 55 degrees are a pleasure to me.

As the Winter days give way to Spring, I am changing my fragrance choices. I have loved perfume ever since I was a baby.  In my baby book my mother wrote, “she loves the smell of flowery perfume.”   I loved it then and love it now.

As Spring comes into full bloom, I am reaching for my lighter fragrances.  I never want people to smell me before I enter the room. I know some people are sensitive to even the lightest of fragrance so I try to respect them. I love light florals because you smell the scent but they are not overpowering.

M by Mariah Hsn.com

For example, M by Mariah smells so good to me and my body chemistry is a great match for the fragrance.  I never thought that I would like a celebrity fragrance but I have to admit that some of her fragrance smell wonderful on me.

On the Elizabeth Arden site Mariah gives her inspiration for creating M by Mariah.

“For me, creating this scent was like creating a song – it takes many notes to compose a fragrance. It’s like a beautiful melody.” – Mariah Carey

Mariah’s signature scent opens with an indulgent, creamy accord and blooms into an opulent floral heart as a rich base reveals darker, sensual facets.

  • A warm and inviting marshmallow is woven throughout the fragrance, evoking a sense of comfort. This indulgent accord captures Mariah’s fondest childhood memories of being in the kitchen with her father.
  • The lush floral heart of the fragrance combines a feminine veil of Living Tahitian Tiare flower wrapped in the aura of wet Gardenia petals. This beautiful blend is reminiscent of the fragrant breezes of Hawaii and the Isle of Capri, Mariah’s favorite getaway.
  • The soul of the fragrance reveals a sexier dimension. Sheer amber, infused with spicy, woody accents of Moroccan incense forms a seductive accord that embodies Mariah’s sensuality, beauty and glamour.
    Description: Elizabeth Arden

When I read this description above I thought to myself that this had a lot of punch for one scent. After I smelled the fragrance my hubby and I loved it.  I smell the Tahitian flowers with a hint of chocolate and I feel like I am on a beach sitting in one of those blue ocean lounge chairs. This is one of my favorites in my perfume wardrobe and I have quite a few scents.

I do not layer with any other scents when I spray on M and it stands all by itself and is really not needed.

M by Mariah is a beautiful scent.

Check back on future Fridays for more posts on my fragrance collection and fab favorites.

 

Mariah Carey Luscious Pink Parfum on HSN

Mariah Carey Luscious Pink Parfum by HSN.COM

Mariah Carey is on HSN.com and she is on with her first airing with a Today’s Special. Her Today’s Special is Mariah Carey Luscious Pink Parfum is $65.oo with free shipping and handling and on flex pay.  I learned something today.

There are three levels of perfume:

1. Eau De Toilette  5% Parfum
2. Eau De Parfum 10% Parfum
3. Parfum 20% Parfum

The Today’s Special is pure 20% Parfum and has a retail of over $200.00 and is at the Today’s Special price for $65.00.

Other Tidbits
HSN showed videos from her latest Christmas CD.    Mariah Carey “Merry Christmas II You”  with Exclusive CD is $14.95.  The CD really puts you in the mood for Christmas.

Oh, Nick Cannon her husband even called in to wish her well.

Congratulations to Nick and Mariah on their  pregnancy.  She looks great.

Information from HSN.COM website
Mariah Carey’s Luscious Pink Parfum Spray, Deluxe Edition

Ethereal, magical and feminine. Introducing Luscious Pink, a sparkling and intoxicating new fragrance that captures the pure radiance of Mariah Carey. Luminous and sensual, Luscious Pink embraces Mariah’s ever-captivating presence and playfully seductive personality. This Deluxe Edition parfum is the most sensual form of Luscious Pink and boasts gorgeous, shimmering packaging complete with a pink SWAROVSKI® ELEMENTS crystal on the butterfly cap. It’s offered for a limited time only and exclusively available to HSN customers.

What You Get

  • 1.7 oz. Mariah Carey’s Luscious Pink Parfum Spray, Deluxe Edition

Fragrance Details

  • Top Notes: Sicilian bergamot, ocean breeze accord and Bellini accord
  • Mid Notes: Pink peony, dewy tiare petals and lily of the valley
  • Base Notes: Bright blond woods, creamy sandalwood and white musk