❧❦ Haul Time! Chanel, Coach, Armani, Tom Ford, Jo Malone ❦❧

Lisbeth Dahl makeup bags

I love Lisbeth Dahl. I just wish it was easier to find their products in the US.  I frequently search Ebay and Amazon for items, or order them from Europe.  But this time I found a cosmetic bag at Southern Simplicity.  They have since sold out of this one, but they do have a pretty flounced version still available and on sale!  These bags are roomy enough for a sizable makeup stash, but pretty enough to sit on your vanity.

Coach Pave Disc Earrings with pink crystals

I was searching for the perfect pair of earrings to wear on Christmas day, and I found these pave disc earrings with pink crystals at Coach.  They have since sold out of the pink crystal ones online, but I saw these in my local Coach store last week.  In the end, I didn't wear these earrings after all, but I love wearing them to work - especially when I know I'm going out after dark.

Chanel Soft Touch Eyeshadow in Ivory

I had passed on this color for the longest time.  Each time I visited a Chanel counter I would test the shadow on my hand, but for some reason I never bought it.  Then, a few weeks ago I decided to take the plunge and finally add it to my Chanel makeup collection.  And I'm so glad I did!  A slightly yellow/white shimmer, it's perfect for a brow bone highlight. 

Anastasia Tinted Brow Gel in Espresso

My second tube of this tinted brow gel, it matches my eyebrow color perfectly, and enhances it.  If I am going through a patchy eyebrow phase (I'm sure it happens to all of us on occasion), then I'll supplement the brow gel with a smudge of an eyebrow pencil (usually Boots).  My only gripe is the huge mascara-like brush.  I wish the brush was smaller, because no one has brows that thick.  It's just not possible.

Armani Eyes to Kill 6

I couldn't resist Armani's Eyes to Kill 6.  (Although I hate it when cosmetics companies get lazy and don't name their products and just assign them a number!)  It has flecks of green, gold and brown - flattering to my dark brown eyes.

Tom Ford Bordeaux Lust

I found some Tom Ford makeup and nail polish at my local CCO.  It's a beautiful color but not worth paying full price for.  I was disappointed in the eyeshadows they had there.  So I snapped up this instead. It's a rich, dark and sexy red.  I can't say that it has any more staying power than other brands like Chanel or OPI, though.

Dior Blush Brush

I saw The Natalie Anna use this blush brush in one of her tutorials, and I was smitten!  Big, fluffy makeup brushes are my weakness and this one is no exception. It's certainly not a necessity but it is a lovely brush that buffs color beautifully on the cheeks.

Jo Malone Ginger Biscuit

And finally, Ginger Biscuit by Jo Malone.  It really does have a gingery, fresh baked cookie kind of smell that is very caramelized.  I can't rave about this enough - I think I wore it every day for a week when I first got it. It's very strong, and a little goes a long way.

That is all.

Take care,
The Sassi Wench

Jo Malone Fragrance Combining Collection

I have never tried Jo Malone products before.  I don't know why.  But all that changed last week when I was on vacation in Nassau in the Bahamas.  

Then I discovered the Cosmetic Boutique on Bay Street and Charlotte Street North, where they have an extensive selection of Jo Malone products... and I fell in love!

I spent a while sampling some scents and chatting to the very friendly sales associate, but I had to leave before I was able to decide on a fragrance.  And unfortunately, I was never able to return to that store.  

When I got back home I began prowling the Internet for something interesting, and I found the Jo Malone Fragrance Combining™ Collection online as a Nordstrom exclusive.

On Friday, the package was delivered and I was finally able to join in on the Jo Malone experience.

Jo Malone Box

Jo Malone London

Jo Malone Gift Set

Jo Malone up close

Jo Malone Fragrance Combining™ Collection

The Nectarine Blossom and Honey Cologne has a crisp, clean scent.  It's very strong at first - very fruity, and once it settled on my skin I detected distinct notes of peach and the slight warmth of honey.  Bare in mind that this is a cologne, so you do need to reapply it after a few hours.

Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom and Honey Cologne

Jo Malone believes in combining and layering fragrances to create your own, unique scent.  So spay on one fragrance, wait for it to dry, then spray on a different fragrance.  

Or spitz a fragrance, then add a different body cream, and along with your own personal scent you create something very special.

Jo Malone English Pear and Freesia Body Creme

Jo Malone Orange Blossom Scented Candle

The Fragrance Combining Collection includes a Nectarine Blossom and Honey Cologne (1 oz.), an English Pear and Freesia Body Creme (1.7 oz.) and an Orange Blossom Scented Candle (1 oz.).


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- The Sassi Wench