Pacifica Solid Perfumes ♡

I've been looking for more natural alternatives to fragrances, so I decided

to try out the Pacifica solid perfumes! I love how compact and small it is.

They are about $9 each and Whole Foods seem to have them at the best price.

I've seen them sold online for about $13.

What I like about them:

♡ They're easy to travel with

♡ Inexpensive

♡ Made with essential oils, instead of artificial fragrances

♡ They don't last as long compared to the conventional fragrances,

but that's actually a good thing. You don't want chemicals stuck onto

your skin. Fragrances should naturally dissipate through time.

Spanish Amber

Rosy Geranium and woody Sandalwood in the middle and citrusy Bergamot and Elemi on top

It smells very warm, with a touch of spice. It's definitely a fall scent :)

 ORGANIC COCOS NUCIFERA WAX (COCONUT WAX), ORGANIC GLYCINE SOJA WAX (SOY WAX),

PARFUM (PACIFICA’S OWN PERFUME BLEND WITH NATURAL AND ESSENTIAL OILS),

PRUNUS ARMENIACA WAX (APRICOT WAX), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE (COCONUT SOURCE)

Persian Rose

Bulgarian rose, subtle violet, myrrh, oakmoss and cardamom

I'm usually not a huge fan of rose scents because the quality and combination

really matters. This one smells refreshing and uplifting. It's not your typical

pungent rose scent. It's more light and I find that it lasts longer on me,

compared to the Spanish Amber solid perfume.

ORGANIC COCOS NUCIFERA WAX (COCONUT WAX),  ORGANIC GLYCINE SOJA WAX (SOY WAX),

PARFUM (PACIFICA’S OWN PERFUME BLEND WITH NATURAL AND ESSENTIAL OILS),

PRUNUS ARMENIACA WAX (APRICOT WAX), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE (COCONUT SOURCE)

I also like the Hawaiian Ruby Guava scent :)

It would be lovely for the spring/summer.

Do you have a favourite natural perfume? Let me know! :)

♡ Current Winter Favourites ♡

Long time no see! :p Sorry, I've been busy with work and

haven't had much time or patience to blog. I'm supposed

to be working at this very moment, but I felt like blogging ><

It's legit winter here >< -5 degrees celcius, which feels like -15!

I've been into headbands recently... not sure why but they

keep my hair in place when it's windy outside. I can't wear

them for long periods of time though, because my head starts hurting.

I bought these lovely headbands from Claire's :p

 and some beauty favourites :)

The Weleda Almond facial lotion is great for this time of the year.

I also love my Etude House Jelly lipstick :) It's actually quite moisturizing.

I love the warm nutty vanilla scent during the cold months and the

Vanille Noire is currently my favourite from Yves Rocher :p

and this is my current nail design! :)

with Shellac's 'Indigo Frock' on the tip, layered with

'Zillionaire' (glitter). Then I stamped on some Konad designs :)

Hope you're all enjoying your week :)

La Collection De Grasse

Random mail!
I don't think I signed up to receive mail from L'Occitane, but apparently I did!?


Notes:
mandarin, lemon elaves, Grasse jasmine absolute, Egyptian jasmine,
Italian bergamot essential oil, sandalwood, cedar

I like it! :) smells fresh and of lemons. It's not too strong when in contact with my skin.

Other scents they are launching include:
Vanille & Narcisse
Magnolia & Mure
The Vert & Bigarade

Read more about it HERE if you're interested :p

The collection launches on April 17th!

You can also get an exclusive gift with your purchase of $80+ from April 16th-May 13th :)
Enter the code BLOOM, if purchasing online! Exclusive to Canada!

I am in no way affiliated with L'Occitane lol :p just thought I would share :)

L'Air

This is yet another random post ><
I was working at the National Women's show the past 3 days
and I received some samples yesterday night before leaving.
One of which was the Nina Ricci L'Air perfume sample :)
I don't wear perfume, but whenever I get perfume samples,
I always find the need to express my opinion about it lol

Top Notes (Freesia, Honeysuckle, Violet Leaves)
Middle Notes (Magnolia, Jasmine sambac, Bulgarian rose)
Base Notes (Palisander wood, Patchouli)

At first, the smell is very light and pleasant... but after a few
minutes, my nose couldn't really stand the smell. The scent
does dry down a bit and becomes less pungent. It's a nice
clean, floral scent. I won't be wearing this everyday, but I
might wear it again on a cold night out :) I would say that
it is a light, subtle scent when worn for over an hour or two.

and my outfits for this past Saturday and Sunday :)
#1 grey shirt (Stitches). pink blouse&jeans (Zipia)  #2 shirt&cardigan (Zipia). skirt (Urban Planet). leggings (unknown)

yumm, this is what I made myself for breakfast this morning :)
I'm someone who will wake up earlier just to have breakfast =p

I made a banana sliced, peanut butter sandwich with 2 slices of
toasted black sesame bread. Then I added some grapes I found
in the fridge... and some triscuits (I received a free box at the
show I was working at lol) :) it's flavoured with cheddar and herbs :)

100% Pure and little reviews!

My super simple outfit above >>
just something very casual for class :)


Asos Fur Snood . $13.07cad
I've been wanting a faux fur stool or scarf for a while
and Asos had this particular faux fur snood on sale! It
looked cute on the model, so I decided to get it. It's
quite massive in person lol =p I had to wear it to show
you how it looks because taking a photo of it by itself
looked flat and awkward ><

I recently purchased a few things from 100% Pure because
they had a $50 or over Free Shipping :) I needed a new toner
and I liked their Hydrating Tonique. It really does help to keep
my skin somewhat clear throughout the month.

I wanted to try their Purity Cleanser + Mask and compare it to
the Naruko Acne Clay Cleanser. They have the same concept
where you can either use it as a mask or as a daily cleanser.

I have been eying at their Seaweed Facial Mask! I know that skincare
products that contain a fair amount of algae or kelp helps to improve
the skin's texture and balances the oil. Plus, it's light green! :) All you
have to do is mix it with water or yogurt to create a paste :) yum.

My hair is always frizzy, especially during the winter >< 100% Pure
offers hair care products as well, so I decided to try their Glossy Locks
Smooth & Moisture Hair Balm :) it works quite well and is very light.
I don't feel it on my hair at all and it's not greasy!

Ok I kind of have a negative comment for the 100% Pure Mascara (mini).
First off, I never wear mascara so I can't really compare it to other brands
but I have used other brands in the past. This mascara has a dry formula,
and is supposed to help hold the lashes better especially if you have shorter
eyelashes. I personally have neither short or long lashes... I'm quite happy
with the length of my lashes to be honest. I'll make a list of the Pros/Cons:
Pros:
- smells like blueberries (literally!)
- lengthens the lashes
- separates the lashes
- pigmented
- holds the curl, but not for the whole day
- doesn't sting my eyes within' an hour
(this is why I don't wear mascara because they sting my eyes ><)
Cons:
- dry formula (not for everyone)
- clumps a tiny tiny bit near the tips of the lashes
- a bit messy to use when applying... it somehow transfers
onto my lid, no matter how much I tilt my head up or down ><
- brush may be a bit too big
- doesn't hold the curl for the whole day

So it was the week of Halloween when I made my order and
you get a full size Dark Chocolate Syrup Bubble Bath with
a purchase of $75+. I'm planning on giving this as a gift just
because I never take bubble baths at home and honestly... who
wouldn't want a dark chocolate bubble bath!? yummy =p

OOOH and I was one of the winners for one of their facebook contests!
I'm not sure what I won though lol =p I think blotting sheets :) yay!

Oops, almost forgot the TREASURE FIND of the week!

I am always on the lookout for natural fragrances and I stumbled upon
2 lovely sellers on Etsy who have lovely light fruit/citrus fragrances.
I don't wear perfume and if I do, I like it to be very subtle and light.
I'm not a huge fan of florals or anything powdery. I do like a tinge of
Jasmine and _______ (can't remember the flower -.-).

I am still on the hunt for the Body Shop's Satsuma Perfume oil dupe!

Does 'Pink Watermelon', 'Mermaid Kisses', 'Vanilla Hazelnut',
'Honeymoon Romance', and 'White Tea & Linen' sound wonderful
to you? then check out these 2 lovely sellers! :D

ElloPoppetBeauty                                                              Etiquettes

I'll try not to introduce another Etsy seller next week =p
It's just too addicting >>

and I am very sorry for the super massive, clustered post ><