First Impressions: See By Chloe

Scent is such an integral part of your sensory perception. For me, scent is the main tie for recalling memories or special moments. So, I'm especially invested in finding a beautiful perfume scent to carry me through the summer months that will always remind me of being engaged to the love of my life, beginning wedding planning, dress hunting, bonding with my bridal party and many of the other fun aspects that accompany such an important time in life.

Therefore, I'm currently on the hunt for the perfect summer fragrance and this year, I want something different than my usual fresh, light and floral scents. I am looking for something with a bit more body and bold notes that really evokes happiness in my senses.

See By Chloe

My first selection is See By Chloe, a prominent and lively fruity fragrance the pairs feminine essences like apple, jasmine and ylang ylang along with masculine musk, vanilla and bergamot spice to create an exceptional final product that lingers beautifully on the skin throughout the day.

I've only purchased the rollerball, but thus far, I am really enjoying the perfume and have gotten a lot of great feedback when I wear it out and about. The next time you're at the perfume counter or browsing in Sephora, I recommend giving this a whiff and picking it up. You won't be disappointed.

As for my official summer scent, we're still going to shop around, but this is a great contender. Stay with me on my journey for a summer scent because we know it's oh so important! Let me know your recommendations that I should consider trying and what you've been loving this summer.

Until next time! -- XO

Review: Lancome Vernis In Love 300M

This week, I had a bit of free time to peruse around Sephora. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, but then stumbled across Lancome's Vernis In Love line of nail polishes. I was immediately quite taken with the selection, it had a variety of colors to choose from and stunning simple packaging. Very sleek and compact, which is always a plus. 

Honestly, I'd never tried a nail varnish from Lancome before and thought that I might take the leap. I ended up with the color, 300M Rose Plumeti which is generally a soft baby pink. I chose this color mostly for experimentation. I'm usually partial to bright and bold colors on my nails, especially in the summer, but being that this brand was new for me, I wanted to see if the payoff on such a soft color would yield. My expectations were met and surpassed! 

The full brush is a champion that coats your nail easily in one swipe. It swiftly embraces the natural contouring shape of your digits for the ultimate ease of application. Staying true to the claim, in one coat, the true, rich rose color came through completely with a natural glossy finish. I dare say that those who are strapped for time and can't finish off with a top coat wouldn't be disappointed with taking the product on the nails, as is. Moreover, the polish dried impeccably fast! I was surely amazed and delighted.

Lastly, the durability. I took a photo of my nails 3 days after painting them and they still look to be in great condition. I'm really satisfied with the quality of this polish and will definitely return for some additional colors.

Lancome Vernis In Love (300M Rose Plumeri) - 3 Days After Application

All in all, this line of lacquers is a great buy and a virtual steal for a price of $15 each. You
can find the Lancome Vernis In Love Nail Polish line at any Lancome counter, online or at Sephora.

Have you tried Vernis In Love and what colors in the line are you currently smitten with?