NOTD Essie Bahama Mama

Recently I picked up Essie's Bahama Mama after hearing raves about it on YouTube. Essie's Bahama Mama is a beautiful berry plum color that is the embodies the essence of fall and winter. It is a darker and warmer color that goes well with lots of skin tones. The overall formulation is spectacular- it glides on smoothly and it is very opaque. Not to mention, it is really shiny even without a top coat. Bahama Mama has quickly become my favorite nail polish!

Swatches in different lighting

What's your current favorite nail polish?

2012 Favorites!!!

Ahhhhhhh!!!!! How is it already the last day of 2012? This year went by so fast (I know, very cliche)! This has been a great year and I'm looking forward to 2013. I actually first got into beauty and fashion this year. I made a lot of new discoveries through other blogs and YouTube. These are my favorites of the year!

Favorite scrub: Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Scrub- this product does a nice job of exfoliating gently while still removing dirt and oil

Favorite Scents: Paris Amour and Coconut Lime Verbena by Bath and Body Works- I've been loving these body mists; Paris for fall and winter, Coconut Lime for spring and summer

Favorite Moisturizer: Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer- an inexpensive and soothing moisturizer

Favorite nail polish: Sally Hansen Fuchsia Power- post here

Favorite Balm: EOS lip balm in Summer Fruit- moisturing, smells yummy, and cute packaging! What's not to love?

Favorite Lip Product: Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait- post here

Favorite Mascara: Lancome Definicils Mascara- Amazing at lengthening lashes without clumping!

Favorite Eyeshadow Quad: Lancome Color Design Quad (got it as a part of gift with purchase set, not for individual sale, not sure if available)- the colors are gorgeous and nicely pigmented

Favorite Earrings: (got from Disney)

Favorite Accessory: Infinity scarves! (haul here)

Favorite top: From American Eagle (haul here)

Favorite photo:

Favorite TV show: The Big Bang Theory 

Favorite Song: Someone Like You by Adele

Favorite Ice Cream: Haagen Dazs White Raspberry Truffle (omg soooo divine)

Favorite YouTubers: amarixe, beautybaby44, glamourista16, macbarbie07, michellephan, missglamorazzi, nigahiga, and stilababe09

What are your favorites of 2012? Goals for 2013?

My New Favorite Perfume!

Hey guys! Since it's winter break I have some time to create some new posts! Just a couple of days ago, I stopped by Sephora after doing some last minute Christmas shopping to look at some fragrances. At first, I was thinking of purchasing the Taylor Swift wonderstruck rollerball to try it out but I realized it wasn't the scent I was looking for. After sniffing the various rollerballs on display I settled on Daisy Eau So Fresh by Marc Jacobs.The scent is amazing! 

The description on Sephora's website says it is "A whimsical interpretation of the original Daisy fragrance, this scent is more fruity, more bubbly, more fun! Open the bottle and you'll be transported to a field of sunshine that bursts with the flirty scent of flowers and the cheerful sweetness of fruits. Its light, woody base infuses a subtle but sharp glimmer of musk for an unexpected twist of radiance."

Um... I think most fragrance descriptions a tad bit exaggerated. Don't worry, the scent is still quite sophisticated. Even my mother really likes it! 

The notes are "Natural Raspberry, Grapefruit, Pear, Violet, Wild Rose, Apple Blossom, Musks, Cedarwood, Plum".  

I would describe it as light and sweet. The fragrance is very floral and fruity (well isn't that obvious, I am horrible at describing scents!). I would recommend it as a daytime scent since it's not overbearing and spicy. Spicy scents turn me away. I'm drawn the the sweeter scents. 

Another aspect I like is the packaging!

It comes in a cute light pink box with little daisies on the border. 

The bottle is adorned with tiny daisies and even the cap has a daisy! How pretty!

I have heard of the Daisy line of fragrances by Marc Jacobs however I wasn't originally intending on trying them out. Boy, was I glad that I did! This perfume has quickly become one of my favorites! I would totally recommend it. What is your favorite perfume?