Your Perfect Perfume

Your perfume can say a lot about you, good or bad, so you want to pick one that says you. Also keep in mind that every perfume does not fit into just one catagory, but can have more potent notes of scent that can put off different impressions. My current favorite perfume is Daisy by Marc Jacobs. I want to start off this post by saying, I am by no means a perfume snob/guru guru, but was very interested in learning more about perfumes, and wanted to share my finding with y'all.

Photo: Jinna Yang

Citrus// Crisp and confident. "[These scents are] light, fresh, and make you feel feminine," says Carye Campbell, director of fragrance merchandising for Sephora. I specifically love citrus scents during warm summer weather. Popular citrus perfumes here.

Fruit// Fresh and spicy. These are often worn by girls and younger women, they express youth and freshness. Popular fruity perfumes here.

Floral// Fresh and pretty.  I generally think of floral scents as the classic womanly scent, it screams class and elegance to me. "Floral wearers are down-to-earth and have a strong sense of femininity, which their style reflects"~ Harpers Bazaar. Popular floral perfumes here.

Earthy and Woody// Modern minimalism. For me this is the women, who wants to smell nice, but also natural, it goes right along with minimalist makeup, subtle but nice. "Bold, unique and effortlessly chic, the Modern Minimalist favours sleek lines, monochrome palettes, and gravitates towards multifaceted fragrances that blend subtly into the skin" ~ Harpers Bazaar. Popular woody perfumes here.

Musk, Oriental// Opulent and sultry. "Warm and sensual, women who favour musk or oriental scents create a lasting impression – and aren't afraid to show their sensuality. Opulent fragrances that focus on musk, amber, vanilla and benzoin are the key to your allure"~ Harpers Bazaar. I love lotions with a vanilla scent, it makes my skin small so rich and delicious. I prefer to wear these scents in the evening, since they are sensual, I feel that are to strong for the morning or day. Popular oriental perfumes here.

Classics//  Elegant. These are those women who stick to their tride and true scent, they have been wearing Chanel 5 for 15 years and don't plan on chaining anytime soon, they embrace knowing what they like and who they are. "Classic fragrance wearers are strong-minded without being over-bearing, and their calm demeanor and cool head make them ultra-professional and business-savvy" ~Harpers Bazaar.

Here is a great site to help direct you to a perfume you might enjoy, from the strength of the fragrance to all of the different scents.

See this article from Harpers Bazaar for more perfume information

Flannel

shirt: L.L.Bean | vest: c/o Marley Lilly on sale $35! | jeans: American Eagle | bag: Tory Burch | boot socks: similar

 boots: Lane Bryant (similar) | watch: Michael Kors | sunglasses: Tory Burch

I spent some much needed time with family at our mountain house over the holidays, and I pretty much lived in the flannel plaid shirt from L.L.Bean. It comes in several different color waves and is very, I mean very, comfortable, as you would expect. If you have been on the hunt for the perfect plaid flannel, look no further this is the shirt for you. I have also gotten much use out of my monogrammed fleece vest from Marley Lilly, I find myself wearing it with everything. What is one of your favorite things to wear while you are up in the mountains?

Layer On The Plaid

 

Sweater: Loft (similar) | Shirt: J.Crew | Pants: American Eagle | Jacket: Michael Kors (similar) | Bag: Barneys NY

Necklace: Marley Lilly | Scarf: Marley Lilly | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelet: Marley Lilly

I think one of my favorite things about this cooler weather is bundling up in a big warm scaf like this blanket scarf from Marley Lilly, it has all of the perfect holiday colors. Underneath all of my warm layers is a statement necklace from Marley Lilly that was part of their cyber Monday promotion (but I think is still for sale). I love that the jewel design makes a statement but with the natural color palliate allows you to pare it with anything. Marley Lilly is quickly becoming my one stop shop for all things monogrammed. I just ordered a few goodies for myself during the cyber Monday sale that will make an appearance on the blog. 

I clearly need to invest in some more plaid button downs because I also wore this one on the last post (guilty). Where is your favorite place to get layering button downs, please let me know. I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving with their families and that the start of your Holiday season is going well!

{this post was sponsored by Marley Lilly} 

Red Cup Season

 

Sweater: Free People | Jeans: Nordstrom | Boots: Tommy Hilfiger

Bag: Tory Burch | Watch: Michael Kors | Nails: Essie Wicked

I wait all year for this time of Starbucks season, the red cup... I deprive myself by not getting my favorite holiday drink until the red cups arrive. My favorite drink is the white peppermint mocha with non-fat milk no foam and chocolate shavings on top, what is yours? I was so excited to wear this Free People sweater because it is just so warm and cozy. I was all supper excited when I found these Tommy Hilfiger boots because I have wide calves and they fit perfectly, they also come to brown!! Also Matt deserves props for the Starbucks photo he climbed down in the creek to place the cup there, in his Nike man-flops of course.

J.Crew Extra 40% Off Sale

I thank we all know how much I LOVE J.Crew, so when they have an extra 40% off sale items I am really in love. I picked out a few of my favorite to show y'all. The purple sweater I wore in my last post (rain or shine) is on sale so pick up one for yourself. Also my pea coat is on sale in 3 different colors. The coveted J.Crew vest is on sale (navy pinstripe only) and so so many other great finds. If you buy in store you get an extra 15% off with your student discount on top of the extra 40%, so what a great deal is that! Share with me a few of your favorite J.Crew sale items.