A Shopping Odyssey

odyssey: (\ˈä-də-sē\) n. 1. a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune

Juicy Couture pencil skirt, Tahari top, Miu Miu flats, vintage turquoise necklace

As I mentioned in the last post, on Friday I went shopping with a friend. We really didn't buy much other than a lot of frappuccinos and iced chais, but I got MAC Lipglass in Viva Glam VI, as well as the denim Juicy Couture skirt pictured above. I love it - it looks professional and cute at the same time - especially with a shirt tucked in.

We were out shopping rather late - for a total of about 5 hours. It was way fun and there were actually a lot of sales. Most stores had an additional 25% off of all sale items, including Juicy Couture.

And actually, when we went there we discovered the new Juicy Couture perfume (you might have heard of it, I hadn't), Couture Couture. It's very clever - it somehow smells like both other Juicy perfumes combined. And the bottle is gorgeous.

Speaking of new perfumes, I've been meaning to check out the newly released D+G scents - Harper's Bazaar describes them as "distinctive and provocative." Sounds good to me!

So was it an odyssey? I'd say 5 hours is "long," and as for a change in fortune, well, I certainly have less money than I did before I went!

xoxo,

SMG

I Really Do Love Perfume...

Okay, I know you're all dying to know what my new signature scent is, right? Yeah, right.
I'm going to tell you anyways: Victor and Rolf Flowerbomb. If you guys know it and don't like it, well, too bad. Because I ADORE it. It's sweet but not too sweet (not like Pink Sugar) and a bit flowery but not too much so. That bottle is adorable and the packaging is so cute. Have you seen it? It's like pale pink, like the bottle, but has black seals on it, like the bottle.

Love that stuff. LOVE IT.

So now that I've obsessed over it enough to bore you to tears, let's talk about other perfumes, too. I'll give a really quick review list, because I have to study. Hopefully these comments can help you. Or entertain you, whatever.

SMG's Perfume Review:
Vera Wang Princess - okay, but too sugary for my taste. A lot of people love it.
Marc Jacobs Daisy - light and flowery, but a little grassy...
Angel by Thierry Mugler - Nice, a little exotic and chocolaty, but way strong. Not for day.
Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline - love this stuff. Nice scent, I can't put my finger on it... but almost like colonge, in a feminine way. Good for night and day.
Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue - good for summer. Light and bright, almost lemony, but not.
Pink Sugar - smells like cotton candy. Apparently it's a best-seller at Sephora, but I find that hard to believe. It's kind of nauseating. (No offense to those who wear it, heh heh.)

So there you have it. My opinions on a few perfumes. Hope these are useful to you.

xoxo,
SMG

P.S.
Wondering which ones I own? Light Blue, Angel, and Bvlgari.

Got What I Wanted!

You may have noticed that my WL is shorter... but that's because I
a) got a Tiffany's pen for Christmas and
b) figured out what my signature scent (SS) is. My mother is giving it to me as a Christmas present, sort of, because I would rather have it than the perfume she got me. Not that I don't love what she got me!! But, seeing as this is my future SS, I need to have it!

Thank you, Mother!

I'll try to think of more things I want... just so I have goals and all that.

Want to find out what my SS is? I bet you do. Stay tuned to find out!

xoxo,
SMG

Holiday Gifts: Teen Girl

So when my parents saw my blog, they were like, "are you advertising for Saks or something?"
Whatever.

Since I always like looking at lists of gifts people will enjoy, I'm going to write one. Right here, right now.

Perfect Holiday Gifts for a Teenaged Girl:
Beauty
1. Sweet Spot Lipgloss from Hard Candy - because they're super-cute and sparkly
2. Vera Wang Princess - girls love this perfume (Too sweet for you? Try Vera Wang Flower Princess- it's less sugary and more flowery. Personally, I prefer it.) ALSO try Vera Wang Princess Perfect Pair: a lipgloss and a rollerball perfume set found at Sephora. A great stocking stuffer.
3. Urban Decay Stoned Poison Ring - a chic ring that opens up to store 1 pot of XXX Shine Lip Gloss (it comes with 3 interchangable shades) - I swear, I have always wanted a poison ring. No joke.
4. Urban Decay Shadow Box Skull - well, I don't know about the skull thing, but the colors are adorable and there are a variety, for different looks


Fashion
1. Juicy Couture Ruffled Date Top - perfect for girls who like to look sweet or trendy. You could pair it with a girly skirt or some jeans
2. Ali Ro Paillette Tank Mini Dress - I don't know how parents would feel about giving this to their daughter, but I love it!
3. Nanette Lepore Tea Party Cardigan - again for preppy, sweet-type girls, not for everyone. But I just couldn't resist!
4. Jacquard Short Sleeve Pocket Tunic from Free People - so cute!


Accessories
1. Toy Watch (any type, really) - bright, cute, and youthful, not to mention functional
2. Dirty Drama Stone Cuff from Juicy Couture - sooo sparkly
3. Large Monogram Gallea Ring, Yellow Gold, from Louis Vuitton - if you have the money and for some reason you want to spend it on a teenager, this is so pretty
4. Resin Cuff Bracelet with CHANEL Signature and Stripes of Strass - (see 3) it's totally chic and wearable

Enjoy!
Oh, and by the way: this is just kind of a wish list for me... it's not all very affordable, but maybe it'll give you ideas.

I realize that I didn't put anything about room decor and things like that on this list, but maybe I will later. Guess you just have to stay posted!

Catalogues, Perfumes, and Britney

Well, nothing new has happened between yesterday and today, except I got to sleep in.
We did get some catalogues in the mail... actually, I like looking through catalogues, so holiday season is good. The Nordstrom catalogue was alright, but it reminded me of my perfume dilemma. I mean, it's not like it's a really bad crisis or anything, but still... also I'm curious about Love, Ralph Lauren.

Speaking of being curious, this morning I saw 2 commercials- one for Britney Spear's Curious, and one for -what was it called?- Fantasy. Actually I like Britney Spears, unlike 99% of the population, it seems. Yes, she doesn't have that much talent, and sure, she's crazy. But she seems like a nice, well-meaning girl, and I feel sorry for her because of all the pressure her dad and the media give her, and her bad reputation. I mean, her life must be hard. And she works really hard, too. Although she always gets put down, she keeps coming out with new songs.

I don't know where this topic came from, but whatever.

So if anything interesting happens, I'll post again. But today will be a slow day.