Jo Malone: Addicted

Hello Divas!

God's grace is always sufficient regardless of whatever you are going through.

As I write this post, it is snowing HARD in Atlanta.  I really can't believe it.  Luxe son is about to jump out of skin he is so excited.  I remember that same feeling when I was 10 years old.  It was our first major snowstorm in Atlanta and it was beyond magical.

Well over the Christmas Holiday, I was able to buy myself a nice little gift.  I purchased this Jo Malone Limited Edition eau de parfum set.  All I can say is I am in love!  I discovered Jo Malone via my hair stylist.  She lives in Saks and was telling me about it one day.  Since I am a Chanel parfum gal with a mix of other parfums scattered in, I never ventured to the Jo Malone counter.  Well over the break some friends and I did and were instantly addicted.

Jo Malone's philosophy is Fragrance Combining™, which is essentially using a mixture of fragrances to create your own unique fragrance.  Jo Malone scents are all combinations of unique and fresh scents.  Scent combinations like Lime, Basil and Mandarin and Vanilla& Anise are her staples and best sellers.  But the beauty of Jo Malone is that it is sold and packaged so the consumer can still mix and layer the different scent combinations to create their own truly unique and beautiful fragrance.

Story of Jo Malone

Jo Malone was a florist and facialist and she created her own unique scent combinations on the side.  As a thank you gift to clients, she created her Amber and Ginger oil and the clients love it so much, orders begin to pour in for the fragrance. After that, a star was born.

This limited edition gift set includes some of Jo Malone's top sellers such as:

Lime Basil and Mandarin

Grapefruit

Red Roses

Orange Blossom

Promegranate Noir

Vanilla & anise

If you visit the Jo Malone website, it has a Fragrance Combining Menu that suggests fragrance combinations to create a unique scent.  Genius.  Because I am a sucker for citrus scents, I love mixing Lime Basil and Mandarin with Grapefruit.  But lately I have been wearing a mixture of Red Roses with Vanilla & Anise. It is just so soft and lovely.

This set sold out worldwide as it was a limited edition.  I have 6 .3 fluid ounce bottles of cologne and it retailed for $95 dollars.  A great deal.  But you can purchase a duo of 30 ml bottles of cologne for $110. So you can get two scents for the price of one 100ml bottle.  A 100ml bottle of the fragrance retails for $105.

Jo Malone is sold exclusively at Saks and Neiman Marcus.  However you can also purchase Jo Malone online.  All shipping is free!

Toodles!

New Winner Of Lancome Defencils Precious Cells and Giveaway #3 Tocca Fragrances

Hello Divas!

I am a little late on the posts because my son has been very will for a week.  I am beyond exhausted, but as always, thank you for sticking with me.

I never heard from Jennifer so the new winner of the Lancome Defencils Precious Cells Mascara is John001.  You also have until tomorrow midnight to claim your prize or it will go to the next person in line.

As I have said before I love Tocca fragrances.  They are unique, smell delicious and the packaging is simplistic but feminine.  I love Tocca.  Tocca has a the cutest Eau de Parfum set of their favorite Tocca fragrances. I think every Diva should have a Tocca scent.  The set is called Eau de Parfum Viaggio and features their Cleopatra (Grapefruit, Jasmine, Tuberose, Rich Vanilla Musk, Stella (Blood orange, Freesia, Spicy Lily, Sandalwood), and Florence (Bergamot, Pear, Gardenia, Soft Woods) scents.  Wear them alone or mix and match for a unique one of a kind scent.  So one lucky Luxetips Reader will be able to experience Italy at its best with this trio set.  Yes we are giving one away!  Enter by midnight December 20th.  As always a winner will be chosen randomly via random.org


Toodles!

12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas! Day Five: Yummy Holiday Fragrances!

Hello Divas!

How is your week going? I hope absolutely wonderful!

Are you enjoying the 12 Days of Luxetips Before Christmas? I hope so! It is so much fun!

During the holidays I always purchase a holiday inspired candle so my home can smell all Christmasy! A good pumpkin spice or cranberry candle can definitely put me in the mood for Christmas. I usually buy high end candles at Ross. You can get Yankee candles for up to 80% off. I love Ross for home products! Here are some of my favorite candles:

Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin. Smells just like a warm pumpkin pie. Divine.

Body Shop's Merry Cranberry Candle. This candle has such an intense berry smell. Plus this candle is soy based!


What scent or fragrance do you use to get you in the holiday spirit?

Toodles!

Jurlique Love Balm: Moisturizer and Fragrance on the go!

Hello Divas!

I hope your Monday is simply beautiful!

I am a sucker for lotions, body butters, and oils. I love it when my skin is silky smooth! Currently, I am obsessed with Jurlique's Love Balm. This balm is not only for lips, but you can use it on your hands, elbows, feet, neck....anywhere where you need a little moisture. This balm is made with Vitamin E, Olive, Soybean and Safflower Oil. This balm is super hydrating and it smells heavenly. It smells like an orange grove and it is actually scented with Tangerine! You guys know how much I love Citrus scents! Sometimes I will apply the balm to my pulse points for a nice fragrant scent. I always receive so many compliments whenever I use this balm. Love it! Plus it is so compact and travels easy. It will fit into any pocket and it is solid. So no airline restrictions here. A .5 oz pot of Jurlique's Love Balm retails for $15.00 and you can purchase it online here or at any Sephora.

Toodles!

LAVANILA Vanilla Coconut Perfume

Hello Divas!

I hope your holiday break was awesome! Currently, I am loving Lavanila's Vanilla Coconut Parfum. It just smells so luscious! When I wear this scent I get so many compliments. Seriously, I smell like a tropical breeze. This fragrance has the musk and sensuousness of vanilla with a hint of coconut and Monoi Tiare. It is so lovely! But the best feature of Lavanila Laboratories' fragrances is that they are infused with antioxidants goji berry and kakadu plum, soothing willowherb, and hydrating olive leaf. So it smells awesome and its good for you! Lavanila Vanilla Coconut Parfum retails for $56 for a 1.7 oz bottle. You can purchase it at Sephora or online here