I Smell Memories

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img-thingMy number one Christmas gift this year is Narciso Rodriguez perfume "Her." I've wanted this scent for about two years, and finally feel like I have found my signature scent - although I'm sure something else will come along the way in the future. For many people, our olfactory sense brings out specific memories or faces. I've gone through many perfumes, and so whenever I smell certain ones I am reminded of seasons in my life. Though the list isn't that long, occasionally I'll come across a scent that reminds me of a person. On my wedding day, I gave Ryan a Calvin Klein cologne, and now my wedding day is marked with a specific smell. I LOVE that! (Click to keep reading).

Below, I've listed scents I've worn or others have worn  and what/who they remind me of...Are there any perfumes or colognes that bring a time or a face to mind for you?

CK One Summer - My wedding day

Burberry Touch, Juicy Couture Dirty English - Ryan

Chanel Number 5 - Nana

Estee Lauder Pleasures - Dad

Coco Chanel - Mom

Clinique Happy - Danielle Axtell

Kenneth Cole Black - Erin Blohm

Vanilla Sugar - Michelle Hays

Hanae Mori Butterfly - Emma VandeReit

Burberry Brit - Amaris Kress

Anna Sui for Women - High school

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue - Sophomore year of college

Lacoste Pour Femme - Junior Year of College

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist - Senior year of college

Colorful Eyeliner

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purple-eyeliner-189936The other day I pulled out some purple eyeliner, wanting to get out of my rut of traditional brown and black. I really enjoyed wearing it and forgot its ability to make my eyes pop. I'm not sure if you have experimented or tried navigating these colorful waters, but I feel everyone should give blues, greens, purples, silvers, golds and pinks a shot, especially if you have smaller eyes or lids that aren't very exposed. If you are looking to make a purchase of a new liner, I recommend Urban Decay's 24/7 Pencil. They go on smoothly and are easy to blend if you would like a smokey eye. If you are wanting high pigmentation, M.A.C.'s Paint Pot can be a great option when applied with a small angled brush.

Here are some examples...

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Tarte Eyelash Curler

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P133808_heroI recently purchased Tarte's Picture Perfect Eyelash Curler, and I am one happy customer. Now, you may be asking yourself, "What's the big deal?" Well, let me tell ya... For the past five years I have been using M.A.C's eyelash curler. It did the trick - starting at the base of my lashes and working toward the ends, I would curl my lashes three times for extra height. I never really thought that another lash curler would do a better job until I noticed my M.A.C. curler was swiping lashes from my lovely lids.

I threw it away and thought there had to be a better one. After a lot of research, the Shu Umera Eyelash Curler kept coming up as number one, but it costs $20.00. So, I went to the second highest rated one, Tarte's ($15.00).

It's nice because you don't have to put your fingers through a mini handle, and it makes my lashes go sky high in one or two presses. I highly commend it if you don't have one. And, if you don't curl your lashes you're missing out on a "eye opening" improvement in your beauty regimen. Lashes normally stick straight out, so curling them directs them upwards allowing people to see your iris more and giving the appearance of being more awake.