Friday Love: Miniature Perfumes

 
I'm a collector of many things: postcards, business cards, maps, coins, mini perfume bottles! It all started with my grandfather. He worked at a tower control at the airport and had access to all the duty free stuff, he brought my grandma and my mom miniature perfume bottles whenever he had the chance. And then my mom, whose job requires her to travel a lot, always brought me and my siblings perfumes (normal an mini). My love for fragrances has grown since then. I've collected about 10 travel sets in the past 2 years. Most of the bottles are just exactly as the original size bottles, the majority of the fragrances are Eau de Toilette and some include Eau de Parfum. None of which I own come with a spray but I don't use them regularly, so that's not a problem. I keep them in their boxes to preserve the quality of the bottles, the packaging for each is very nice too, some come with individual boxes. 
 
Mini travel sets are a perfect way to try new fragrances, make a perfect gift and it's super fun to collect them! A friend of mine told me that the scent would fade if I didn't use them right after, fortunately that hasn't happened. I might use them one day and fill them with water after, but I still don't know. Depending on the brand, prices for the sets may vary from $35-60. I'm still on the hunt for some Dior and Chanel mini bottles, I hope I can get them soon :) The best place to shop for these are duty free at airports, though I know Sephora also sells travel size pens perfumes and mini bottles. Though I'm not a big fan of the pen shape, these are great to throw in your handbag.

Regular perfume vs. miniature / Carolina Herrera CH 100ml and 8ml

Brands from left to right: Carolina Herrera, Givenchy, Escada, Moschino, Lancome, Versace and J del Pozo

What items do you collect?

Products Worth the Hype!

If you're a constant reader and beauty blogger then you know there are always products everyone is talking about, or yourself can't stop raving about! Well, i recently saw some Vloggers like Essiebutton and Ghostparties do tag videos and posts about which products in their opinion, were well worth the hype! So i was really excited on doing my own post!


1. Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette: A classic, I think everyone already knows this palette is absolutely worth the money! The shadows are amazing in pigmentation, texture and range of colours. This palette has become so famous due to it's natural-to-buildable shades, perfect for everyday wear.
2. Nars blushes: Colour payoff, texture & shades: A+  Do i need to say more?
3. Givenchy Phenomen Eyes Mascara: This is a holy grail mascara! It doesn't clump, smudge or flake. Ever.
4. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains: These are so different from other stains I've tried, and I must say that Revlon has exceeded my expectations.

What are the products you consider are worth the hype?

Favourites: June 12

Here are my makeup faves for June:

1. Chanel Les 4 Ombres in 32 Lillium: This eyeshadow quad has a soft peach with a frosty finish, a yellow green with medium frost finish, a smoky black and green with a metallic finish and a taupe with a shimmery bronze finish. The colours are very versatile and well pigmented, this quad is great for a natural daily look but it can also be build up for a more dramatic evening look. 
2. Benefit's Benetint: I absolutley love this rose tint lip & cheek stain. The smell is just delightful and can be used both in cheeks and lips for a fresh natural look. Fairly easy to apply and can be built up to layers for an intense colour. 
3. Nars Blush in Orgasm: I honestly think every girl on earth should own this blush, or at least give it a try. Orgasm is named "Top 25 Beauty Hall of Fame” 2010 Elle; "Best Blush for Light Skin” 2010 & 2011 & 2012 InStyle "Best Beauty Buys”; "Best Blush for Fair Skin” 2011 InStyle"Best Beauty Buys”. It is very blendable, it has peachy pink hues with a golden finish that makes my cheeks irresistable. It provides a very healthy glow, i just love it! 
4.Guerlain Ombre Eclat L'instant Charnel: This single eyeshadow is extra light with a golden finish and it provides a very smooth application, i love it because it gives my eyelids a luminous & even colour. I like to use it as a base for a cat eye, it combines perfectly. 
5. Rosebud Salve: This product is the very best i could find, not only for my chapped lips, but for my dry hands, elbows and knees. I love multipurpose products, also check Lush Lemony Flutter. 
6.Givenchy Phenomen' Eyes Effet Extension Black: Since it came out, i believe in high definition eyelashes. The spherical brush is just too cool. The formula coats each lash and dries rapidly. 
7.Benefit's Speed Brow: This is a quick set brow gel, i have tried the Mac Brow Set before but i like this one better. I have very light coloured eyebrows and this gel completes them. The smell is not as strong as Brow Set and the formula is thicker. I love it!

What are your June's faves? Any new products i should try? What do you think of this products?

Limited Edition, love it or leave it?

I think i'm in love with limited edition makeup. I love the originality of the packaging, the design, the new experimental formulas, the new colours, everything! MAC cosmetics for example, comes with a lot (A LOT! ) of limited edition products (like the ones pictured here from Surf Baby's last year summer's collection, Tartan Tale Collection, Quite Cute Colletion, etc) And so does other makeup brands. I particularly think it's great, it makes makeup exciting and fun. 

So limited edition has it's pro's and it's con's. What do you think? Rather stay with the same collection or try new ones?