A Morning Spent with Jo Malone London

Early yesterday morning myself and Hannah (hannahdelacour.co.uk) headed to Jo Malone's Regent's Street store for the launch of the new Judy Blame Collaboration. We were so excited even the pouring rain didn't dampen our spirits. We got to of course smell all the amazing scents that Jo Malone London offers but also got to learn about the new and exciting collaboration with legend Judy Blame. The limited edition collaborated packaging is inspired by London's Pearly Kings & Queens, with each having it's own symbol and spirit. We got to not only create our own 'Judy Blame' designs on our cologne bottles but also got to meet the man himself. I had so much fun decorating my cologne bottle with the adorable button design that is not only classic but a little edgy all at the same time, I am afraid I don't have too many photos's of it because some how myself and hannah ended up with each others; but it's safe to say I may have gone a little overboard. You can also do this through the month of June with any purchase of a Jo Malone London 100ml cologne of your choice, and of course get your hands on one of the beautiful and very special keepsake boxes. I personally went for the heart box but they come in a verity of designs and of course you get the wonderful Jo Malone gift wrapping. When it comes to picking your cologne, there is certainly something for everyone. Jo Malone London has such a variety you are bound to find something you love. A few recommendations of mine would be Wood Sage & Sea Salt, Wild Fig & Cassis, and Earl Grey & Cucumber; but this time I went for the very appropriate Peony & Blush Suede. I have a fair few Jo Malone London fragrance reviews so if you want to know more just hit that search button. The collection launches today (June 1st) exclusively to the Regents Street Boutique and Selfridges. Please do let me know what you think of the fun new packaging and this uber cool collaboration. Love...

*Thank you to the Jo Malone London PR team for the invite!

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Jo Malone Nashi Blossom

Every summer Jo Malone releases a limited edition fragrance and this year it is the ever so unusual Nashi Blossom. The limited edition fragrance screams fun with the polka dot packaging and sweet but still fresh scent. With notes of Lemon, White Musk and of course the Nashi Blossom which comes from a Nashi pear tree the scent it citrusy, fresh and a little sweet all at the same time. I think it would be the perfect starter fragrance if you are new to Jo Malone scents and I love that it isn't to strong or overpowering which makes it a great scent for those who are younger as well. With it being so fresh smelling I am really looking forward to wearing it all summer long. It is also a great one for layering with other scents, instantly lifting a heavier more sexy scent or adding some freshness to something that is usually a little sweet. If you know a girl with a Summer birthday (first of all I'm jealous) then this is the gift to get her. My only complaint is that I don't think it wears as well as some other of my Jo Malone fragrances but you still get a good 6+ hours with it and I think that might be down to it just being a more delicate fragrance. If like me you go a little crazy for limited edition items and you are a huge fan of Jo Malone then this is certainly one to pick up and give a whiff next time you pass a counter. Love...


*PR Samples, all opinions are my own. Refer to my disclaimer for more information.

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Jo Malone London Herb Gardens

Jo Malone London has released a new limited edition line for the season all inspired by the great English herb garden. I am a big fan of herb-y and natural scents and of course Jo Malone London rarely disappoints so I was very excited about the launch. The Herb Gardens collection has five new scents available in the smaller 30ml bottles. What I love about Jo Malone is that they really makes fragrances that are different and that you may never even think of. In this collection you have eclectic scents like Carrot Blossom and Fennel, Wild Strawberry and Parsley, Nasturtium and Clover, Lavender and Coriander, and then the scent I have been road testing Sorrel and Lemon Thyme. Sorrel and Lemon Thyme is a fresh citrus scent that settles onto the skin in a more herb like way. The scent is fresh and perfect for the upcoming spring and summer months. For me it is a really hard one to describe other than citrusy, I think that is down to it being so unique; but it is certainly more than just a citrus scent. Of course it has the great lingering power of all Jo Malone London scents and I can't wait to be wearing it more and more this summer. The whole collection is really unique and I love that, next time you're near a Jo Malone London counter or store make sure you go and give them a sniff; I know will be. Do let me know if you have experienced any of the other four scents as I am very intrigued. Love...


*PR Samples, all opinions are my own. Refer to my disclaimer for more information.

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Fragrance Without All The Complexity

One of my favorite fragrance brands CLEAN has recently launched a range of eco friendly and truly clean parfums. The line has been set up with sustainability in mind, creating beautifully simple fragrances and working with communities to ensure sustainable sourcing of ingredients. There are nine fragrances in the line and all focused on being eco-conscious. Some are new blends and others a new reserve of the original formulation. One of the new ones is Blonde Rose, a delicious floral bouquet of peony, rose, jasmine, cedar wood, musk, and sustainably sourced from Sri Lanka sandalwood. I am a big rose fan and I really like this, it has a little more depth than most of my other rose fragrances which means it doesn't feel to 'girly'. I also have two of the new reserve blends, Skin; a warm sweet musky smell, with notes of tonka bean and salted praline along with copaiba oil sourced in special projects from the Amazon. Lastly there is my personal favorite, Warm Cotton Reserve Blend. This just smells like clean laundry and so so fresh. With notes of ginger, green mint, floral accord, musk, incense, and vanilla sustained through projects in southeast Asia; it is not inly a fragrance that smells great it's one you can feel great about too. I love the bottles of these fragrances as well, they are very hefty and again are made sustainably with recycled materials and cork lids from Spain. I love the idea of beauty being mixed with sustainability and any project that helps the world and others is good in my book. I think any chance you have to support partnerships and projects like these then you certainly should, that way you can never feel guilty for that new fragrance purchase. Love...


*PR Samples, all opinions are my own. Refer to my disclaimer for more information.

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Fresh Fragrance Journey

A holiday gift set that can transport the receiver to a whole new world. This Fragrance Journey trio fragrance set from Fresh offers three of their classic and timeless fragrances. All citrus based they range from fresh to sweet like the ever so iconic Brown Sugar Eau de Parfum which has that real Christmas-y sweet scent but with a uplifting twist of citrus. My personal favorite is Fresh Life Eau de Parfum, it smells like everything clean and healthy. It smells just like a fresh day, with sunny skies and clean sheets; a very hard one to describe indeed. Lastly you have the scent that is perfect for spring and summer, Hesperides Grapefruit Eau de Parfum. This is pure citrus but with a very fresh twist that stops it from becoming to sour, unlike some citrus scents that can smell a little like toilet cleaner. Each bottle is 15ml which doesn't sound like much but actually it's a pretty generous amount that is larger than a rollerball but still travel and handbag friendly. The bottles are really simple and pretty but sill look great on your vanity top. If you know a fragrance lover or you want that perfect gift for the girl who has everything, then this is it. Love...


P.S Happy Turkey Day!

*PR Samples, all opinions are my own. Refer to my disclaimer for more information.

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Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom

What can I say, I am a huge lover of Jo Malone and their latest fragrance drop certainly caught my attention. Inspired by the bohemian scents of the eastern spice markets the new Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom mixes sweet mimosa with with freshly crushed spicy cardamom and notes such as tonka bean, sandalwood, heliotrope and Damask rose. It is something completely different from any other fragrance I have smelt before, and you do find that a lot with Jo Malone; her fragrances are just so unique. It's incredibly natural smelling and I can imagine it is just like a spice market in the middle east somewhere. While being spicy it has a sweetness to it from the Mimosa I imagine, making it a lot more wearable. It is very warm and creamy with the tonka bean, and on me is very spicy when applied and then tones down into a more sweet and floral scent. Personally while I can appreciate the scent, it just isn't one for me, I am not a big 'sweet' fragrance fan (what can I say, sweet enough?). Woody, floral, and musky scents will always be more of my thing but fragrance is such a personal thing I think you can only really share what it's all about, my opinion is pretty irrelevant. If you like a sweet fragrance but also want something more Autumnal then this is one to definitely consider. Jo Malone are just good at what they do, they don't mess around, they don't get gimmicky or brash with packaging, a true classic, and I really respect and love them for that.

Have you smelt Mimosa & Cardamom yet? Love...


*PR Samples, all opinions are my own. Refer to my disclaimer for more information.

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Signature Fragrance- Dolce and Gabbana Pour Femme

I think every woman should have a fragrance that they love and that they put on and instantly feel amazing, a signature scent. Don't get me wrong I love wearing different perfumes regularly but I do have one scent that will always be in my collection, and that is Dolce and Gabbana's Pour Femme. It has notes of  Neroli, Raspberry, Green Mandarin, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Guimauve, Vanilla, Heliotrope, Sandalwood which sound like it could be quite sweet but it really isn't. I love it especially for autumn and winter but really do wear it any time of year. It lasts really well on me and the bottle is nothing amazing but it is classic, simple and pretty. I would love to know your favorite scent...

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas XOXO

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