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.).


Visit Jo Malone online.


- The Sassi Wench

The Urban Decay 15th Year Anniversary Eyeshadow Collection

 
Urban Decay 15 Anniversary Palette Tray and Packaging

I know that there are about a thousand reviews on this Urban Decay 15th Anniversary Eyeshadow Palette out there, but I can't resist gushing about it myself!

It seems that just about everyone has snapped up one of these - and if you haven't, you should seriously consider getting one.

Urban Decay 15 Anniversary Palette Lid

First up, the packing.  Purple, metallic and mirrored, it compliments my vanity table perfectly, since I have touches of purple in my bedroom.


The box is so pretty - although the lid is prone to fingerprint smudges.

Urban Decay 15 Anniversary Palette Packaging

The lid (seen here placed inside the tray) includes a mirror.

Urban Decay 15 Anniversary Palette Mirror

Urban Decay 15 Anniversary Eyeshadow Collection Packaging

Because of the range of colors it is easy to create virtually any look, and transform yourself from a neutral-eyed demure damsel during the day into a sexy, smokey-eyed vixen in the evening! And what a stunning selection of brown shadows!

Urban Decay 15 Anniversary Eyeshadows

This collection of full size shadows is simply stunning!  The colors are richly pigmented, soft, they blend easily and the formula allows for a smooth application.  My favorites are Vanilla (perfect for the brow bone), Midnight, Omen and Evidence.  And they stay on!

Urban Decay 15 Anniversary closeup 

The only con about this palette is that, due to its rather large size and loose lid design, it would make it rather awkward for traveling.  So unfortunately, I'll have to leave his one behind when I travel.

Urban Decay 15 Anniversary Eyeshadow Collection

As an added bonus, the tray that the collection comes in can be used for other things...

Urban Decay 15 Anniversary Eyeshadow Velvet Tray

I'll use it on my vanity as either a jewelry tray, for for lipsticks or nail polishes.

I think that this is just about one of the best eyeshadow collections out there.


- The Sassi Wench