Rant.

I came across this photograph of this woman. I wish I remembered or saved the link which I found it. But I was compelled to save it. Something about her no doubt, is very beautiful. So natural at embracing her years, it shows in her face against her unique colored eyes and tanned skin. The headscarf stands out and everything looks vibrant.

This is a reminder to myself first and foremost that we do not need to go to drastic measures to look beautiful. Keep your routine simple, natural and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Some people don't even have the time, wealth and luxury to aspire perfection the way society views body image. Take advantage of what you already have and make it work.

That is all. Feel free to leave an opinion and please respect each others. :)

xx 

Victoria's Secret Beauty Review

Review #1

Hi everyone!

This is a continuation from my VS beauty haul a couple of days back. Straight to the review!

Left to Right:
Body Butters- Pure seduction, Amber romance, Love spell.
Price: $12 USD

Product description as on the VS website ** :  www.victoriassecret.com


**"Restorative formula is enriched with deeply conditioning shea and jojoba butters, plus antioxidant vitamin E. Massage on for long-lasting, intensive moisture, focusing on dry, rough areas. Skin feels soft, smooth and touchable: the ultimate sexy sensation"
 

Pure seduction: **"A flirty, floral fragrance. Entice in Pure Seduction, a passionate romance of succulent red plum and sweet freesia."

Smells like berries with a strong floral note. It is very sweet and kind of reminds me of Love spell with that peach undertone when it fades throughout the day. This is a very popular choice and I can see why many like this one. It's very a very sweet and pretty scent.

Amber romance: **"A seductive, warm fragrance. Ignite an Amber Romance, a sensual embrace of sultry amber and crème anglaise."

This is so amazing! I absolutely love warm sweet smells. It is surprisingly not too heavy even though notes of vanilla and amber are put together. It's very comforting and I would definitely be picking out this one in the colder months. This may be my favorite out of the three.

Love spell: **"A flirty, floral fragrance. Hypnotize in Love Spell, a vibrant, irresistible blend of lush cherry blossom and juicy peach."

This is a very fun scent to wear. It is unbelievably fruity and the first time you smell this it is a very powerful scent. They definitely got the peach right and the floral undertone is subtle. It is also very refreshing. Love spell is a little too strong for my liking though. I've tried their spray and it's exactly like it but more stronger. Whenever I spritz it I have to keep my mouth closed cos when I don't I can taste in my mouth. A little of this goes a long way!

Overall verdict:

I love these so much. I find that I can put this on my skin straight after a shower and it instantly sinks in without feeling greasy.The product glides on you don't need much to cover a large area.

Skin feels soft and well hydrated. And as a bonus, skin is well fragranced. VS body butters  stay on throughout the day and the scent lingers quiet nicely. This is a big thumps up for me!

Definitely recommend!

Review #2

TOP Left to Right:

Secret charm hand & body cream, Sunset flower hydrating body lotion, Coconut passion body lotion.

BOTTOM Left to Right:
VS Body Butter, Secret charm, Sunset flower, Coconut passion.

Product description as on the VS website ** : www.victoriassecret.com

Secret charm: **"An irresistible, fresh fragrance. "Enchant in Secret Charm, a bright bouquet of fresh honeysuckle captivated by soft jasmine. Experience the luxury of fragrant hydration. Intensive formula is fortified with replenishing avocado and sweet almond oils, plus hydrating honey. Massage on for rich, 24-hour moisture, focusing on dry, rough areas. Skin feels soft, smooth and touchable: the ultimate sexy " -$12 USD

This would be perfect for those who love fresh, light and clean scents. The jasmine in this is very delicate and there is a hint of sweetness from the honeysuckle. I have nothing to complain about this one. It is also not too strong as the others and will fade throughout the time you wear it.

Sunset flower: **"Sunshine and glamour. The perfect escape. Play the flirt in Sunset Flower, a sparkling blend of muguet and white amber from the limited-edition VS Fantasies Spring Collection. Fast-absorbing body lotion is enriched with nourishing aloe, oat and grapeseed extracts" -$14 USD

I LOVE this one! It is so hydrating when you want a quick rub down with lotion. As you can see in the bottom picture it is abit thicker then the formula of the last lotion. This is a new range that VS came out with recently and re-vamped the packaging! It comes with a handy pump with a lock feature aswell. This smells gorgeous, I can even smell a hint of watermelon in this pretty bouquet of flowers. Personally for me, I would love to own the entire sunset flower range!

Coconut passion:  **"A seductive, warm fragrance. Seduce with Coconut Passion, a rendezvous of rich vanilla and warm coconut. Experience the luxury of fragrant hydration. Fast-absorbing formula contains nourishing aloe, oat and grapeseed extracts, plus antioxidant vitamins E and C. Massage on for silky, replenishing moisture. Skin feels soft, smooth and touchable: the ultimate sexy sensation." -$12 USD

Classic coconut scent and sweetened with vanilla. Long wearing lotion and hydrating for everyday wear. I recommend using their body butters for dryer skin though. The coconut scent is wonderful and I can find myself wearing this on a nice sunny day!

Yay! That's a few reviews done! That's it for now. Hope you found these reviews helpful. Feel free to comment or ask questions :)

xx

Victoria's Secret Beauty Haul '13

Oh my goodness! It's been like, two years since I have updated anything. Pardon me for my absence. I thought this was something worth sharing because the moment this box arrived at my door, I didn't hesitate to tear it apart! ^_^

Living in Australia means purchasing VS items are quiet hard. The only readily available place (from what I know) is their walk in store in Sydney's domestic airport. It's also not everyday you would casually walk in like any other shop, an opportunity is if you're picking up somebody or planning to fly out.. not very convenient.

I ended up purchasing online. The one big let down of doing so is you can't physically be there to smell or have a feel of the product. I ended up doing a bit of research of the scents I picked out, crossing my fingers I'd be happy with them. Online, luckily there was a sale! I fished in a good deal for 5 beauty items for $35 USD! yay!!!

Shipping and handling costs are approx over $27 AUD to Australia. This parcel took around 2 weeks to arrive for standard shipping. Express shipping is also offered for an additional cost.


Website:
http://www.victoriassecret.com

Parcel arrived in a cardboard box. Each item is secured with bubble wrap and 

in a zip-lock bag! *thumbs up*

 

Top L-R: Sunset Flower body lotion, Secret Charm hand & body cream, 

Coconut Passion body lotion

Bottom L-R: Amber Romance body butter, Pure Seduction body butter.

Bonus FREEBIE!! Yay I love freebies. This a Secret reward card. It's value is unknown but the minimum amount on this card is $10 and can get as high as $500. Valid from 1st of April 2013! Only way to find out is if you purchase something and enter your code and pin at checkout. Or you can also go into a store and check it's balance. Thank you VS!

This is the end of the Haul :) Overall I am very happy with their customer service, items arrived securely and shipping was no longer than the two week mark for international orders. Just a note, I will have a further review on each product soon so watch this space! :D
xx