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If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably noticed I've been enjoying my time in Spain. There's no better way than Valencia to merge beaches, aquarium, city break, beautiful architecture and shopping in one. Spain is like a meet point of all makeup around the world - from highly concentrated Sephora on every corner, to UK and European drugstores, up to Korean variety of Tony Moly. Sticking to Sephora, I've been excited to finally pick additional Too Faced pieces. I could say it's one of my favourite brands but it's a pain in the ass buying it online or finding their counter in Europe. Also, Kat Von D is exclusively sold in Sephora so I won't even lose words on that. 

Marc Jacobs Perfume Lady

If I had to choose one perfume brand to stick with it my entire lifetime, I would most certainly pick Marc Jacobs in a heartbeat. Popular releases or not, my heart stops for a second when there's a newly released fragrance as I find Marc Jacobs fragrance style, bottle design and perfume blends perfectly matching my personal interpretation of uniqueness. I do admit that not every single fragrance appeal to me, but majority is already proudly standing on my makeup vanity. Being a Marc Jacobs lady, likability of certain style of scents might be inherited as my younger sister is also a original Daisy-to-die fan. Speaking of...did you detect this Summer edition of Daisy and Daisy Eau So Fresh? With captivating name Sorbet Edition they give a whole new perspective with a fruity and citrusy twist to old faithful floral notes.

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Če bi me kdo postavil pred dejstvo, da moram izbrati le eno znamko dišav do konca svojega življenja, bi nedvomno takoj izbrala Marc Jacobs. Vedno močno popularne dišave ali ne, moje srce se za trenutek ustavi takoj ko zaslišim novico o novi Marc Jacobs stvaritvi. Enostavno občutim ''klik'' z Marc Jacobs slogom, vedno inovativnimi stekleničkami in parfumskimi mešanicami, ki zame predstavljajo edinstvenost in tako izstopajo iz množice. Priznam tudi, da mi sicer vsak Marc Jacobs parfum ne predstavlja vrhunca parfumske industrije, je pa vsekakor večina njihov dišav ponosno postavljenih na moji kozmetični mizici. Kot večne klasike bi vsekakor izpostavila Daisy in Dot. Kot samooklicana Marc Jacobs gospodična, vsekakor razmišljam o podedovanem okusu za določene vonje parfumov. Verjetno ni naključje, da je tudi moja mlajša sestra trdna zaveznica originalne in vsestranske Daisy. Če smo že ravno pri Daisy...ali ste letos opazili poletno kolekcijo z dodano radostjo h originalni Daisy in Daisy Eau So Fresh? Kolekcija za Poletje 2015 se tako imenuje Sorbet Edition, katera poda novo perspektivo s citrusno-sadnimi notami k dobri stari, preizkušeni cvetlični formuli. 

Daisy Eau So Fresh Sorbet Edition, a universally likable spin on well known Daisy Eau so Fresh fragrance, still captures freshness but gives a pinch of extra fruitiness. If I start with my initial interpretation first, I would describe it as a clean scent with hints of mandarin, magnolia and lotus. Those are the main key ingredients I detect on my skin. With hours passing by, you're able to detect a slight change as it gets a bit more sweet and musky. It matches perfectly with younger women and those, only starting to explore fragrances. It's mild yet fresh and definitely not overpowering for everyday. Clean floral notes give that ''just showered effect'' while there's no obviously painful sweet notes. Out of my entire Marc Jacobs collection, this is the most universally likable scent as it doesn't overpower with certain notes or style. Lightweight is what would describe it most accurately. Sorbet might mislead you thinking it's an overly sweet and cotton candy like scent but it's indeed sticking to it's Eau So Fresh roots, where's apple blossom an important compound. 

Daisy Eau So Fresh Sorbet Edition kot kanček drugačna verzija originalne Eau So Fresh dišave, zajema veliko več svežine z dodatkom sadnih citrusov. Če najprej povzamem moj lasten pogled na dišavo, bi jo opisala kot čist vonj z dokaj močno noto mandarine in lotusa kot začetni vtis. Magnolija je prav tako očitna, da bi jo lahko označila kot glavno noto na moji koži. Z urami se vonj začne polegati v bolj nežnejši, slajši pridih magnolije in mošusa. Dišava je tako odlična izbira za mlajše ženske ali tiste, ki šele začnejo spoznavati svet višje kakovostnih dišav. Z nežnim, čistim vonjem ni premočan za vsak dan, hkrati pa daje ''pravkar stuširan'' vtis brez premočnih sladkih not. Iz moje celotne kolekcije je ta Eau So Fresh Sorbet najbolj univerzalno všečen vonj, kateri nima prezapletenih ali nenavadnih not. Lahkotnost s kančkom mandarine bi lahko najbolje opisalo celoten koncept. Sorbet kot ime kolekcije lahko zlahka zavede, da takoj pomislite na močan sladek vonj, vendar se kolekcija zares drži cvetlične osnove originalne Eau So Fresh.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau so Fresh Sorbet Edition is described as having mandarin, apple blossom and lotus as top notes. Middle notes are containing magnolia, jasmine and violet. Woody notes and musk give a cherry on top as a base components. You can easily detect lotus as a green clean component while mandarin gives a first strong kick of citrus. I'm not entirely familiar with apple blossom but I can easily detect strong magnolia a bit of violet. If you truly enjoy magnolia and citrusy scents, you might want to snatch it before it's gone for good. Sorbet Edition, also including a unique spin on original Daisy, is limited collection for Summer 2015. Also, it's a perfect timing to catch it on extra sales or discounts due to the last breath of Summer season. Eau so Fresh Sorbet retails around 65€ for 75ml of Eau de Toilette Spray. I do enjoy it fairly more than Oh, Lola! but not more than original Daisy or Dot. I'm still on a hunt after missing Honey. You can still read about previously reviewed Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream and there's also a newly released Daisy Dream Forever. Marc Jacobs fragrances are also widely available online (look up FeelUnique, FragranceDirect or Escentual) and in Slovenia, in well stocked beauty shops like Muller, Kompas Shop and Beautique.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Sorbet ima kot zgornje note mandarino, jabolčni cvet in lotus. Srednje note zajemajo magnolijo, vijolico in jasmin. Medtem pa sta mošus in lesne note osnova ali baza. Sama najhitreje zaznam lotus in mandarino, medtem ko se magnolija najbolj razvije v prvi uri. Sama jasmina ne zaznam dovolj, vijolica pa se malce skriva v ozadju magnolije. Če resnično uživate v čistih in citrusno cvetnih vonjih, potem nedvomno čimprej ulovite omejeno kolekcijo Sorbet za Poletje 2015. Prav tako je odličen čas, glede na to da je že skoraj konec poletja, da lahko ulovite to dišavo za nižjo ceno. Eau So Fresh Sorbet se cenovno giblje okoli 65-75€ za 75ml. Osebno mi je vonj bolj všeč kot Oh,Lola! vendar ne prekosi originalne Daisy ali Dot. Sama sem še vedno na lovu za Marc Jacobs Honey za prihajajočo jesen. O sami Daisy Dream sem že pisala, kar si lahko preberete tukaj. Čisto sveža Daisy Dream Forever pa je najnovejši dojenček te parfumske družine. Marc Jacobs dišave so na voljo po vsej Sloveniji, v bolje založenih lepotnih trgovinah kot so Muller, Kompas Shop in Beautique. 

Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream

Craving ultimate fresh, spring scent? Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream is a perfect example of fresh and clean. Along with Dot, they are my ultimate rebels to conquer in spring with airy, clean notes. Daisy Dream is quite an unusual pick for me, compared to rest of my perfume collection. 

Daisy Dream includes top notes of blackberry, pear, grapefruit, while middle notes are based upon wisteria, jasmine, litchi. Base notes got an unusual mixture of coconut, white wood, musk which are pretty subtle. Personally, scent seems really airy and I couldn't detect fruity notes upon my first sniff. Bitterness and sweetness of blackberry is pronounced within first few minutes but settles down into floral, greenish wisteria scent. It's like taking a refreshing shower and wearing freshly washed pyjamas all day long. I can't deny, scent is a bit too fresh for my personal taste. Daisy Dream is in general nothing groundbreaking for my sweet/fruity taste but seems an ideal choice for women, who love clean and floral notes. Also, scent is adorably innocent, which makes it a perfect youth booster. Bottle itself is highly photogenic, gorgeously detailed and still elegant. It has a moderate staying power and is subtle enough for everyday errands. 

Daisy Dream definitely cannot beat it's older sister Daisy, cult classic for a reason. In general, I'm truly happy with Marc Jacobs fragrances and their superb quality. I recommend Daisy Dream to all women who love simple and airy scents with a touch of floral note. A 30ml bottle retails from 45€ up to 60€, depending where you buy. You can discover Marc Jacobs fragrances online on Escentual (45€) and Fragrance Direct (60,50€). In Slovenia, you can buy Marc Jacobs in Muller, Beautique and Kompas Shop.

Last Minute Holiday Fragrance Samplin' & Reviews

I never really ventured into different fragrance notes other than fruity and vanilla scents. I mostly stick with my sweet, fruity or spicy scents with exception of Marc Jacobs, my ultimate favourite brand for fresh and innovative scents. I got a generous bunch of perfume samples - so why not sharing it with you? Some of you are certainly picking up last minute gifts or getting money & gift cards to spend. Everyone has a different taste so keep in mind, you might not like the same exact scents nor your skin will react the same. While some scents smell really citrusy on me, they might be more woody on another skin. Preferably try them in stores before you head out and buy a scent you might not like in the future.

My absolute pick of the bunch is Cartier La Panthere. Did I say Cartier? Until recently, I didn't even realise Cartier perfumes exist. I was so struck with the paper sample, I went straight to my nearest Müller and tried La Panthere on my skin. I can't even describe the scent. It's a gorgeous, velvety, winter scent that has a lot of warmth. It's woody at the same time. I would call it a mix of grandma, sophistication, a mix of vanilla and musk. It's also a bit fruity on the beginning, which makes it wearable for day time. Not to mention a perfectly sculpted bottle with panther (I'm such a cat person). Van Cleef & Arpels Gardenia Petale is another undiscovered gem, which was launched in 2009. As the name suggests, this perfume is filled with seductive gardenia. Scent is really similar to a Lush store but more fruity-floral and nature-like, all in one. It's definitely not a fake green scent but works like a  lovely, natural scent straight from your garden (or a green beauty shop). I absolutely adore this scent, I only wish longevity wasn't an issue. I have a hunch gardenia must be my thing.

My second favourite are Marc Jacobs fragrances in general. I actually own both - Dot and Daisy along with Oh,Lola and Daisy Dream. Their style of scents grew on me after trying stash from my sister. Fresh, airy and different is what I would call the entire  Jacobs bunch. Daisy is a staple of sour freshness while Dot is a bit more bitter, green and fresh for Spring. Daisy Dream is for those, who love clean blanket kind-of-scent with captured fresh air. If you want to start with one, you can't miss with Daisy. Lanvin Me L'absolu is a fairly new and young scent with main notes of white flowers. It's girly yet grown up at the same time. I can detect mandarin freshness on the beginning but develops into a jasmine, peony scent after. A soft scent, appropriate for young women. It's not my favourite but quite likable for wider audience.

Third hefty category of pure perfection includes Chloé. I'm definitely not unfamiliar with their scents, my personal top picks are L'eau de Chloé (which was actually my recent purchase for my sister) and See By Chloé. L'eau de Chloé is similar to a walk into the woods in Spring, freshly green like lily of the valley. If you were one of those, who spend a lot of time in the woods with your grandma, this is probably the most nostalgic scent ever. See By Chloé never caught my attention due to unfamiliar Chloé bottle. It's powdery yet fresh and fruity. You can easily detect vanilla in the background and imagine a white wonderland. To me, it's another unique scent you can't miss out. Others like Love Story Chloé, Roses de Chloé, Love Chloé didn't quite caught my attention although I do like original Chloé.

Thierry Mugler Alien and Angel, cult classics, are quite likable as well. Let me note, I never got so many compliments on my perfume as with these two. Actually, women wanted to know exactly which perfume it is for trying it out. Alien Eau Extraordinare has white flowers and citrus notes on the beginning, but develops into an all rounder. It's gentle yet strong enough to leave an impact. Highly recommend. On the other hand, Angel is a spicy, gourmet scent with coconut, melon, mandarin orange, jasmine, cotton candy and bergamot. Middle notes include honey, apricot and other food-like notes. I find it quite exhilarating but you definitely won't be able to wear it every day. Tonka bean, amber, patchouli, musk, vanilla, dark chocolate, caramel make this scent hefty and sweet. Actually, it's a huge hit or a miss, depending on how much sweetness can you bear. Jimmy Choo Flash is a standard, night out scent with captivating white flowers. It isn't anything special in my book, but have to give it a big thumbs up for longevity.

Calvin Klein and Cavalli perfumes are my least favourite out of the bunch. They both give me headaches and scents in general don't suit my skin. On top of all, bottles aren't really attractive - but that's just my personal taste. Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty is another fruity, white floral scent that's gentle but quite ordinary. Down Town by Calvin Klein has a young vibe with main notes of gardenia, pink pepper, violet and cedar. This floral-woody scent is kind of unique yet familiar to other low-end fragrances. Roberto Cavalli Eau de Parfum is a heavier, with lots of  vanilla and white flowers. It's categorised as oriental-floral.

You can get most of these perfumes worldwide or online,
Slovenian readers can find all of these in Müller, Nama, Mercator Beautique & Kompas Shop.

Beauty Haul - The Body Shop, MAC, Too Faced, YSL, Bourjois, SteamCream

Obviously I need to take a break from buying beauty items but I can always find 100 and 1 reason to shop. I was really sticking to my project pan products and I've finished up over 15 makeup items over last two months. Having a blast with my summer project pan/s I wasn't really buying any stuff through the summer (well, let's pretend London Haul didn't happen). This time around I had 2 reasons to splurge: a) finished up a bunch of makeup and gave a bag of items to my friends and family and b) I was abroad a lot so I got products we can't get here. Oh...makes me feel a bit better to find justifying reasons.

The Body Shop was never one of my favorite stores. I found everything pricey yet I wasn't too keen on whole body skincare and their packaging. After I've finally finished up my Raspberry Lip balm (it took me whole 3 years) I realised you get your money's worth with their products. And trying to be all environmental made me rethink the brand - although not too sure if they're totally cruelty-free and if they sell in China - but it's a start. Nevertheless I had my eye on their Cocoa Body Butter, Brazil Nut Bodyspray, Chocomania Lip butter and Honey Bronzer. Needless to say I got extra bits with my splurge (Beautifying Oil and Chocomania Body Scrub) and a small stroke after seeing total price. Feeling Fall I suppose!

Austria trip always starts with Mac Cosmetics. I was planning to get Velvet Teddy lipstick since I'm craving a bolder, darker brown nude with taupe hues but they were out of stock. Assistant suggested me Viva Glam 2 which is a medium brown nude with mauve undertones. I was afraid it would look too nude on me but it turns out it's a perfect darker brown/taupe lipstick for my pale skintone. And it's a Satin which makes me even happier (hello longevity). I also couldn't resist Up the Amp which is a blue-toned medium purple with hints of mauve and grey. Looks terrifying but it's really wearable as a grape toned-down color.

As always I went into Yves Rocher (Austria) to get my mom's favorite perfume Evidence. My eyes instantly spotted a new collection with supposedly their Holiday Collection. I'm not sure how is this possible but I got a preview for the upcoming holidays. I couldn't find any images nor posts about it so I guess I'm lucky? Only french Yves Rocher has this scent already on their website. It's a mini size of Caramel Pear Eau de Toilette which smells really fruity and sweet. Pear is really strong at the beginning but after a while caramel notes start to shine. If you're expecting a strong caramel scent, you'll be disappointed. I think I also saw candles, body lotion and shower gel.

Okay, I've got a good reason for Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette. I sold over 10 high-end items that I didn't use anymore and treated myself to this beauty. It's currently my favorite palette of all time, beats all my Naked/s and other brands. It's gorgeous inside and outside, smells like chocolate/vanilla and pigmentation is astonishing. No fall-out which is remarkable for me because I '' grew up'' my eyeshadow collection based mostly on Urban Decay. Eyeshadows are extremely wearable and you get 6 matte shadows which is impressive. With each application I can smell chocolate which makes me happy, sadly enough. It's pretty addictive, I must say. So happy to have you, Chocolate Bar! I highly, highly recommend this palette from the bottom of my heart.

Not gonna lie, I love all sorts of lipbalms. They are easy to use up and variety of scents just makes it easier to become a balm hoarder. I'm super happy with my Labello Macadamia&Vanilla and Caramel Cream so why the heck not...I got myself a Blueberry Blush and Coconut. Both smell wonderful and not artificial at all. In Croatia I also spotted Rosal with new coloured lipbalms, similar to Babylips. They are fully pigmented and I could categorise them as half-lipsticks. Coral Candy is definitely worth a try.

My trip to Croatia also got me a new unintentional YSL Glossy Stain #16 Pourpre Preview. Price was reduced over half because of ruined outside packaging. So far I'm not too impressed but it's similar to Dior Fluid Stick with less ''grip''. It's a beautiful vibrant grape purple that's comfortable to wear. Packaging is quite lame for YSL.

Bourjois came out with new Rouge Edition 12 hours lipsticks that are matte in texture but stay on the lips for good 5-6 hours. I definitely wouldn't claim they're extra longlasting, especially not for 12 hours. I got shade 31# Beige Shooting which is my perfect rose nude color. I actually took this color to Mac to find a similar color but with more brown tones for my perfect 90's lipstick. Bourjois Color Edition 24h eyeshadow in 03 Petale de glace was unfortunately not released in Slovenia but it's a beautiful rose-shell cream shadow for every day. 

Etude House Snow White BB Cream is just a repackaged Precious Mineral BB Cream from their permanent line. Since this BB cream is pretty popular I thought I would give it a go in Princess Happy Ending limited edition packaging. It comes in two shades and the lightest N02 matches my skin perfectly. It's not grey but still light enough. Gives medium coverage and has a satin finish. Like!

Daisy Dream by Marc Jacobs was a gift for my birthday. Scent is similar to normal Daisy (my sister's favorite) but has a bit more freshness/clean scent to it. It lacks that almost bitter/sour ending but you can still notice citrus notes. It's definitely more clean and fruity scent at first. You need to bond with Marc Jacobs perfumes - at least in my experience. I'm always on the fence with Marc Jacobs scents but after a month I always fell in love and experience more in depth notes. Is that weird? Marc Jacobs Dot was almost a love-hate relationship at first but now I can't imagine Spring without it. It's my staple. Same with this one, nothing extraordinary after first few sniffs but grows on you after time.

I'm a true believer of SteamCream. Both, me and my sister bought their jar of happiness a while ago and we're not looking back. It's another staple in my stash for my night routine. I use it sparingly on my face and neck. It's so rich and natural you can almost detect every single ingredient. Not to mention it's a sister company of Lush. Truly one and only cream I'm not worried about nasty ingredients and it's also effective. I would highly recommend it for dry, sensitive and mature skin. I've shared my experience with SteamCream team and they kindly offered me a new jar of goodness in a Fall themed can. Review will be up soon.

Uniq One Hair Treatment and The O spiral hair elastics were a gift from a good friend. She knows I like to color my hair a lot but I'm not too worried about the damage. So what better way to treat my hair than with all in one product? I had Uniq One cream before and it's okay for taming frizz, hair ends and add additional treatment. However I do use it sparingly since it can make your hair greasy.

Let me know if you're interested in any of these items! I will do a more indepth review.