Nails: DEALS AND STEALS

Pretty purple hues for spring.

I normally look into broadening my horizons by scouting out nail polishes after Christmas. Last year Milani had a decent sale at CVS Pharmacy.  This year, also at CVS, Nicole by OPI Kardashian nail polishes were fifty percent off.  I have been really wanting to try some of the Kardashian line when the first came out, but could not bring myself to shell out eight bucks on one. I picked up two purple shades. Having an assortment of mostly pink shades already, I wanted to try something else; and purple is perfect for spring (haha, can't you tell I am ready for warm weather?! It is frigid up here in Indiana!).  One shade, a lighter purple shimmer is called "One Big Happy Fame-ILY" and the other dark purple shimmer, almost black, is named "Smile for the Glam-era." I haven't tried them yet, as I am leary about using certain products during pregnancy, but I have opened them and they are stunning.  I have high hopes they will wear well.

The shades are breathtaking! Thank you so much Honey for telling me about this STEAL!!

   A couple weeks before I stumbled upon this sale, a dear friend of mine, Honey (at http://www.youtube.com/user/destne146, http://www.honeygirlsworld.com/blog.html) contacted me to let me know if I was interested, she had a code for three free nail polishes at http://www.zoya.com. The only hitch was that I would have to pay shipping, and considering each polish alone cost originally eight dollars, that was a bargain.  I had never heard of them before, but after I was introduced to their site I started noticing their presence in beauty magazines that I love (such as Lucky, Glamour and INStyle).
   Once on their site, I was almost overwhelmed by all their options. They have almost every shade conceiveable.  I gravitated toward one shade, originally because of it's name "Tori."  My daughter Victoria-Tori is her nickname  and it is a beautiful deep pink. Then I went with another called "Zuza" since I have been on the hunt for a decent teal color for summer.  The past few years I have watched that shade come back every summer season, so I don't think it is going anywhere. Then I saw "Tiffany" and was enraptured.  The beautiful pink-gold chrome beckoned to me, or so it seemed.
   The order took about a week to arrive. Everything came nice and neat and intact. So far I have tried Tori, and since these polishes do not have many of the toxins others have, my daughter and I both got to play with that shade. Even the box was environmentally friendly. What can I say, I'm one pleased momma!

<3 Beth.


Note: All opinions are my own unbiased. I am in no way being paid by zoya or opi to blog and/or review their products. I am in no way being compensated. All products mentioned were purchased with discount and the blog post was written of my own free will and of my own choosing.

E.O.S. A New Lip Balm?!

     I was on the hunt when I went to Walmart one day for some skincare to clear up the dry patches on my face, which I have been combating for years now.  I just happened to look down as I walked down an isle when I caught a glimpse of an e.o.s. lip balm in an unfamiliar color.  I had seen yellow, green, and a peachy pink, but a baby pink? I had to check it out. I read on the packaging that it was "strawberries n creme." I have once tried a summer fruit lip balm of theirs and liked it. This has been some while ago, and no longer having one of my own I decided to pick this up.  When I once got home and opened it up for a sniff, I found that it smelled exactly as described.  It is great they put so much product in the packaging. It lasts a long time; considerably longer than, let's say the Avon chapsticks.  I purchased three or four e.o.s. lipbalms for my mother one christmas and she still hasn't finished them. And since it is natural and organic when my two year old baby doll sees me putting it on and wants some, I can apply some on her wee lips without any worries.  I have to clean it often as it seems to collect any debris that may be on my lips; ergo skin flakes ect. I use it every night after my skin care routine before going to bed. During the cold winter months it does help prevent my lips from being chapped.  My only complaint is, as a friend of mine once put it, it is difficult to put in a jean pocket.

<3 Beth.

Smells so yummy!

                                                                   

  Note: I AM IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH E.O.S. AND BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT WITH MY OWN MONEY. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN UNBIASED. I AM NOT IN ANY WAY BEING COMPENSATED FOR THIS REVIEW/BLOG POST. I AM INFACT AN AFFILIATE FOR HTTP://WWW.HONEYXO.COM 

Trying Too Faced Products for First Time...FIRST IMPRESSIONS

My 2012 Christmas Goodies!

        When I first joined Youtube almost two years ago, and immersed myself in the beauty community, I learned of a lot of high-end makeup companies that were unknown to me before.  I have talked a lot about putting together looks on a budget with drugstore makeup and other affordable resources. While they do have their benefits, in the back of my mind I have always wondered if they lived up their hype and was worth their prices.

On one side of the cards the instructions are in french!

      This past Christmas, I was fortunate enough to have some play money to have some fun.  Being that I am very pregnant, buying some newer clothes at this time wasn't really practical.  I decided on trying something very new.  For a long while, I have watched many videos on Youtube discussing the Too Faced eye kits.  Already, I own a dupe for the natural eye kit that I had bought at Rue21, which I do use very often.  I ready many reviews before making my selection.  Having brown tones already in my Rue Beaute dupe, I felt the need for something different. With spring coming on I wanted some soft pastels.  Then I saw it-the Romantic Eye Kit. The packaging alone I found quite pretty; and the cards' directions looked simplistic enough.  When I do purchase an eye kit of any kind, whether it be NYX, Rue Beaute, or drugstore, my main concerns are quick functionality and quality (and cute packaging would be nice, lol). 
    Since there was a special on shipping I added to my order the Too Faced Eye Shadow Insurance Primer.  The primer which I have used in many of my previous tutorials, the I-Candy Couture Eye Candy Fix Eye primer from I-Candy Couture (now known as http://www.honeyxo.com ), I have had about a year. It had reached its prime, and I would be needing something new.  I almost cried when I had to give it up. I loved that primer, and still have yet to find anything like it. 
  With my order I was permitted to select some samples. I picked out a lipgloss called Glamour Gloss in the shade flirt and another primer (which I gave away to a dear friend).

Comparing Too Faced to a dupe...

   My order arrived in about a week or so, in a card board box.  In comparison to my dupe, I was surprised that the Romantic Eye Kit was quite a bit smaller in size; the packaging that is.  It looked to have the same amount of product. I tried each look provided by the tutorial cards that came with it. Two of the three I favor more. The classic one I use often, and the fashion one is something I would use when going out with friends or on a date with hubby. The day look, to me wasn't much different than some other kits that I already own.  The shadows have a silky powdery consistency, which threw me a loop, considering I read a review stating that it was very "buttery and soft." Compared to my dupe, it is definitely not. Regardless, the pigmentation isn't too bad and it gave the soft look I was after. Something for spring when I am in a hurry, as is my dupe for summer/fall.  When applying, I didn't notice any fall out, and the colors seemed to blend much better with brushes rather than applicators. 
   The primer I ordered also turned out to work sufficiently. My shadows last all day.  I miss the sticky creamy consistency my previous primer provided, but when my Nyx base is added in tandum it is adequate for now.
   When I first looked at the Glamour lipgloss I was concerned that the shade was too dark, however it worked well with my porcelain skin tone. I was thrown off by the cooling effect it created once applied.  Quite frankly, it almost scared me at first.  It was like I had put mint on my lips.  It didn't hurt at all, nor was it annoying. The sensation just surprised me. I went back to read up on it and realized that there were ingredients that caused this to creating plumping in the lips. I didn't notice my lips enlarge in anyway, but I imagine this would be soothing on hot summer days.
     Was the palette eye kit worth the thirty-six dollars? I will use it. I have tried better products as far as blending and pigmentation. Will I replace it in future? Doubtful.  Regardless, I will use it up; but my curiosity is satisfied now.

I find myself reaching for this look more.

I use the Fashion look secondly.  

NOTE: I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH COMPANIES MENTIONED EXCEPT http://www.honeyxo.com .  I DO RECEIVE SOME FREE PRODUCT FROM http://www.honeyxo.com FOR PROMOTIONAL, ADVERTISING, AND MODELING SERVICES. I AM NOT BEING PAID TO DISCUSS THESE PRODUCTS.


<3 Beth.

What's Been Up With Me...

      Shortly after our move this past summer, our laptop was stolen from our car in the new neighborhood. I cannot convey how devastating it has been not being able to stay connected as I once was on youtube and on my blog.  At the moment, I am using my younger brother's laptop to write a little today.

Due May 17th, 2013!

       A couple months after losing our laptop, I soon found myself pregnant with our second child.   While we are excited for the new life growing inside me, we look to the future with a little apprehension about the state of our finances; as I am sure most people in this economy today are also still overwhelmed.  However, looking ahead, I feel unusually calm. God has always provided for us somehow, and has always been faithful.
    Just this past week, I finally had a pick-line removed from my arm.  The pregnancy has been very hard on my body. After about three months of not being able to keep even my own saliva down and rapidly loosing weight, the obgyn ordered a device to be put in my arm (wires-tubing that went up my arm and into my heart) so that I would be able to give myself fluid at home using a small pump.  Before, I would show up to the hospital every few days to get an iv for fluid and antibiotics.  Learning how to do this at home was quite an endeavor to say the least.  It was traumatic going to surgery by myself.  I was scared, and the process was very painful. Hubby had to work that day, and I wanted him desperately.  Giving myself fluids for the next three weeks also was frightening; as I was warned more than once that if not careful about pumping in too many air bubbles, I could die.
   But thank goodness, I managed it. Now I am able to keep everything down now as I start my second trimester.  Milk and eggs or even the thought of it make me sick, but nonetheless, I am doing very well.  I still have yet to find out what the baby is.  I feel that it may be a boy, however I could be wrong.  Whatever the gender, I know I will love this sweet babe as much as my little Tori, who is now two.  She is so darling.
     I have yet to figure out how to prepare her for the arrival of her younger sibling to be. The best I could do was hold her wee hand on my belly and tell her that "mommy's baby is in there."  Now when asked, "where's baby at?" she will bounce up to me and softly pat my stomach and say, "baaaybee!"
     The "terrible two's" have come a lot sooner than I would have wished.  Rather than playing with her toys now she just dumps everything on the floor. I told hubby that she reminded me of Taz who left chaos behind him.  She has become so ornery at home, but  then acts like an innocent princess while we are out. So many have said, "She is so quiet! Is she always this good?"  Little showoff! But she is our doll, and like most tots she is testing the limits. That's how they learn.
    It is time I signed off for today.  I do not know when I will have the chance to blog again, but hope to do so soon.  But for now, Happy Holidays Everyone!!

<3 Beth.

My May 2012 Favorites

   This past month I have been gravitating to various products.  Usually, every month I like to try new things or rediscover products I have already.  I am excited to share with you all my fun goodies I have been including in my daily routines.

   Just this past month, I had a huge shopping spree at http://www.i-candycouture.com, taking advantage of their very successful mother's day sale. I bought quite a selection of cosmetics and jewelry.  I have been totally addicted to my Hula Girl lip gloss from this online store. Honey, the owner of I-Candy Couture, had specially designed its scent for my order. It smells of coconut; of which I absolutely love.  Hula Girl offers just the lightest hint of pink. The texture reminds me of sherbet, and it is very moisturizing. Already, I am almost halfway through its container.

 During the move to our new home in the heat, I revisited a favorite from my teen years. I picked up a body mist from dollar general. I have been using the Calgon Hawaiian Ginger quite often.  It is so light and summery, and very refreshing.  The aroma in the forefront is white orchids.  It is an awesome pick-me-up on a hot day, with lots to do.

  I have been trying out a new peachy nude tone for every day makeup on my lid; it's called Hawaii Maiden, also from http://www.i-candycouture.com. I love its pinky reflects in it with the peach. Not too much shimmer. For a simple every day look, I apply it to my lid. Then I work Eclipse, a deep rich brown shadow also from I-Candy Couture, into my crease and outer v, using very sparingly. For highlight, I use a matte white on the brown bone, and inner tear duct area.

Eclipse 

  To deepen this makeup look, turning it into a smokey I have been using my new Trax mineral eye shadow (also from http://www.i-candycouture.com) in the outer v.  Finding that using a very small amount, it creates a very sexy, sultry look. I love the glittery reflect in it.  It can turn any smokey into something daring and edgy.  With a hint of this shadow, I transform my everyday look into something perfect for the evening.


    Finally, having mastered the illusion of having cheek bones, I now use a new bronzer (the NYX Day Dream of  that even offers its own special separate compartment for the application pad.  The shimmers are amazing, and a little goes a long way.
  It blends very well with my XOXO blush from http://www.i-candycouture.com, which I use religiously in my everyday application. And I often use just enough to shift the sunlight on my temples and forehead.

  This month has been crazy. From the packing, to unpacking, and to cleaning two different places.  I look forward to slowing down again, picking up my makeup brushes, trying out new makeup looks and making some new tutorials.  As for now, I wish everyone an awesome weekend.

<3 Beth.

NOTE: I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH COMPANIES MENTIONED EXCEPT I-CANDY COUTURE.  I DO RECEIVE SOME FREE PRODUCT FROM THEM FOR PROMOTIONAL, ADVERTISING, AND MODELING SERVICES. I AM NOT BEING PAID TO DISCUSS THESE PRODUCTS.

I-Candy Couture and Ho'onani Photography own ALL RIGHTS TO PHOTOS Pertaining to cosmetics from i-candycouture.com and photos are protected under the Federal Copyright Law and any use of images without permission will be punishable in court.

Makeup Collection And Storage 2012

  A few days ago, I uploaded a video on my youtube channel, http://www.youtube.com/user/sweet89surrender , showing my makeup collection and storage. Today, I felt that I would love to share in detail some of my favorite products.  I am constantly trying new things, but these are some of my gems which have won my highest standards.

   *FACE PRODUCTS*

  I have been on the hunt for years for skin products that work with my texture and tone.  Being lighter than most, sometimes this has proven to be not only a challenge, but time consuming.
  In regards to foundation, my mother has been a great asset in scoping out the best affordable coverage.  I have a high opinion of Cover Girl. I have used their products since high school. At the moment, I have the Cover Girl creamy natural #120 liquid foundation.  This is a darker shade than I normally use, but as I had been tanning, I picked it up. Normally, I wear the ivory. This is perfect for "spot" cover ups.  For powder (and to practice contouring), I have been using my Cover Girl Clean #535 medium light.  I love how light this powder is and for using so little, it has excellent coverage. So easy to blend!
  I love my bronzer! It was recommend by bethany07 on youtube.  I bought it last year and fell in love!  If I use very little, it gives my face a soft sun kissed look.  I am referring to my Rimmel London Natural Bronzer ( #025 Sun Glow).   This also blends very easily. And for being fair skinned, a little goes a long way!  I purchased this and the products I mentioned above, at my local Walmart.

Lately, I have been dazzled by the XOXO Blush from http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125972&mode=product&product=9025776 , which I use almost daily!  It has a gorgeous pinky dusty shimmer, with gold undertones.  I can wear it with just about any look.  I truly believe this blush can be for most skin tones.  It is soft, and subtle, yet the gold reflects just offer a bit of glitz!  

This is so pretty! 

  For more neutral, more earthy toned looks, I use my Jane Be Pure Organic Blushstix in Shimmering Brown quite often.  This stick is very creamy when applied, but bendable thereafter.  It almost works like a bronzer in its own right.  I am very disappointed my local stores no longer sell this product. I got it on clearance one day when they were doing away with Jane Be Pure products and bringing in new.  Now they have other organic makeup, that costs twice as much!  So, I bought what they had in a hurry.  Hopefully, I will be able to find something else, in future, when I run out.

  I have one face primer, also purchased at Walmart.  It is from Hard Candy and called Sheer Envy.  This product is amazing!  When applied on my entire face first, before everything else, once I am finished with my makeup--hours later I still look "freshly" applied.  I did some research on this product online before buying it.  After I opened to try it, I noticed it has this clumpy-like texture.  However, it felt so smooth as I blended it out on my face. It has been my go to ever since.


**LIPS**

  The drugstore lipsticks that have been my favorites since I was a teenager have been NYC #411B Snowcone, and NYC #419 English Rose. Snowcone, I have to say, is the one I have used the most. At the moment, I have a third of it left.  I wear this typically, during the day. It is a soft dusty pink shimmer; almost a nude tone.  What is so great about these lipsticks is that they are so creamy! You get that chic glamour when you apply it like any other lipstick, but it is more like a buttery gloss. AMAZING!! The English Rose is more of a bold, bright pink.  I sometimes wear this when I feel more daring and want to play around with some color. These also can be found at Walmart.

  My ABSOLUTE go to drugstore brand for moisturizing my lips is my E.O.S. lip balm. A few years ago, when I first joined the youtube community, I noticed advertisements for this product everywhere.  I later recognized it at my local drugstore and decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did.  It is so smoothing, compact, and so much fun to toss in my purse and go.  A few weeks ago, a friend of mine from church was venting to me one day that she runs out of chap stick so fast.  I bought her one in hopes that it would help. Now, she also loves it.  I really admire the packaging. It looks so cute-almost like a little egg!
  I crave the smell of coconut. It reminds me of summer, of pina colada fruitistas that Taco Bell used to sell, of tanning lotion; so one can only imagine my delight when I found http://www.i-candycouture.com came out with a Cocoa Nut lipgloss. The pigmentation is astounding, and the smell is spot on!

I AM TOTALLY ADDICTED!!

"Love Me" is such a sweetie.

  I-Candy Couture has been coming out with some sweet smellin' lippies! A couple other I have of theirs are Enchanted (smells like cotton candy!!) and Love Me.  Enchanted is like a sheer pinky red lip jelly, while Love me is a clear glittery gloss. Both are very moisturizing. Also in my collection of lip treats, I have 24k Pink lip gloss and Marilyn Lipstick.  The 24k Pink  is a very glittery pink, and the Marilyn Lipstick lives up to its name and is a vibrant red.

    A good drugstore brand, red lipstick I own, is Milani's #44 Red Delicious. It is a true red with no pink undertones, and is embossed with gold glitter.  I love to wear this with a daring, bold smokey eye. It is very pigmented, and difficult to completely remove, I find. I purchased it at my local CVS Pharmacy.  Like the NYC lipsticks, it has a creamy texture.

After years of scouting, and searching, I have discovered, so far, the most perfect nude lip gloss. NYC's Nude York City is very smooth, natural looking, and it has an amazing sugary scent. This product can be found at local drugstores.

                                        LINKS FOR I-CANDY COUTURE'S LIP TREATS:
Cocoa Nut Lipgloss- http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2485326&mode=product&product=9075877
Love Me Lipgloss- http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2485326&mode=product&product=9025779
24K Pink Lipgloss- http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2485326&mode=product&product=9025661
Marilyn Lipstick- http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2485322&mode=product&product=9397809

Whenever you check out at http://www.i-candycouture.com, please let them know " BETH " sent you!!



**EYES**

My first stop before applying eye shadows.  

  A few months ago, I purchased a really good eyelid primer from http://www.i-candycouture.com , and it works amazingly!  My shadows stay on all day, with or without a base! It is so creamy and easy to apply.  I use it daily before putting on my shadows.  I am hoping to get more when I run out.
  My top fav's for loose eye shadows, from http://www.i-candycouture.com so far are: Breaking Dawn, New Moon, Audrey, Mermaid Serenade, Colors of the Wind, Cupid, Love Always, Candy Cane,  Peaches n Cream, Happy Thoughts, Maui, Ice Queen, Desire, and Sincerely.  As of right now, I have twenty-six sample sized eye shadow pigments, and five full sized pigments (and since they just recently came out with a spring collection, and two hello kitty inspired collections, I am itching to get some more eye candy!).

MY FAVORITE EYE SHADOW PIGMENTS:

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025651

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025734

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025736

"SINCERELY"
http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025747

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025769

"ICE QUEEN"
http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025770

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025772

"DESIRE"
http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025773

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025775

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9161014

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9425358

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9425399

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9425403

http://www.i-candycouture.com/shop.html#ecwid:category=2125910&mode=product&product=9025649

 
               

    I have two 88 palettes. One brights and one neutrals.  I like the brights more.  It has all colors; brights and neutrals in many different shades. Some are mattes and some are shimmers.  I bought this also from I-Candy Couture, however at the moment they are not selling them.  I have hopes that some day they will be able to bring it back.  I would love to do tutorials with it, but would like to wait until they do. So, then viewers would have the option of finding that one if they wish.

  There are a few eye kits and palettes, that I use quite often. Recently, I did a NYX bronze smokey eye using their bronze smokey eye kit.  I normally wear this when the sun is shining and I am in a hurry to go some where. In less than ten minutes I am ready to hit the road. Same goes with my natural eye kit from Rue21.  I am considering doing a tutorial on this one, as well.  I love using it for everyday makeup. It even comes with suggestions for application.  Considering it is a dupe for a major brand, and I only paid $6.99 for it, that is an awesome deal!

  Lately, I have been testing some L.A. Colors metallic palettes for budget friendly makeup tutorials.  They cost around a dollar at Dollar General. If applied with good primer, and even a base, they are quite pigmented and look amazing.  Right now, I am loving the "Darling" palette.  Not too long ago, I also did a school girl make up tutorial using it.  It looks so soft and natural; effortless, really.
  I have two black mascaras, at the moment: one black, waterproof L.A. Colors and the Maybelline New York Colossal Volum' Express.  The L.A. Colors one I do not like.  As I close it, the mascara excretes from the rim.  Considering I have the Colossal Volum' as an alternative, I will probably be pitching it soon.  The Colossal works okay.  The two best mascaras I have ever tried are the Jane Be Pure organic, and Maybelline XXL. Jane Be Pure's organic one had olive oil in it. My lash seemed to grow fuller and longer whenever I used it.  The Maybelline XXL had an amazing thickening mousse you would apply before the mascara. It worked wonders.  My local drugstores quite selling the Jane Be Pure organic mascara, unfortunately. As soon as my Colossal Volum' runs out, I plan to pick up a new Maybelline XXL.  That was one mascara I used so much, it was gone long before it dried up.  It is a product that I miss.

  My only base right now, is my NYX eye shadow jumbo pencil in milk. I have depot-ted it into a small container to avoid wasting the product from sharpening it. This works like a really good base. It adheres to my shadows very well, and brightens all my looks.

I use the same eyeliners in all my tutorials. I will use a liquid and I use my CoverGirl perfect point plus in Black Onyx.  Quite frankly, I do not like my perfect point plus. The application is a breeze. I do like that, but I have to touch up throughout my day, for it smudges underneath my bottom water line. This is quite aggravating.  I am still searching for something that will be just as easy to apply but more effective and long lasting.  So until then, I continue to use what I have.

My Makeup Collection and Storage Video:

View it on youtube here! http://youtu.be/qDr0Z6BVLis 

  Thank you for allowing me to share my favorite products.  If you have any questions I can be reached at my channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/sweet89surrender  .

<3 BETH.


NOTE: I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH COMPANIES MENTIONED EXCEPT I-CANDY COUTURE.  I DO RECEIVE SOME FREE PRODUCT FROM THEM FOR PROMOTIONAL, ADVERTISING, AND MODELING SERVICES. I AM NOT BEING PAID TO DISCUSS THESE PRODUCTS.

I-Candy Couture and Ho'onani Photography own ALL RIGHTS TO PHOTOS Pertaining to cosmetics from i-candycouture.com and photos are protected under the Federal Copyright Law and any use of images without permission will be punishable in court.

mark. Rebel Rose Perfume Review

  I am aware that this scent, released in 2008, is now discontinued by mark avon. However, feeling that this fragrance can still be found on eBay, I still wanted to do a review for this product.
  I purchased this perfume shortly after my wedding, in 2008.  Every time I spray it on, memories come flooding back...our first apartment, the crisp fall air,  the exciting joys of being newly weds; it's like coming back home to a safe place, before the poor economy hit our lives like a hurricane, before the struggles, and before all the daily demands strained us as lovers and as individuals...

I do have quite a bit left; I hope they bring it back before I run out!

  For me personally, this is my pick me up.  I do have quite a bit left, as I use it sparingly (because I can no longer find it easily at avon).  After research online, I found some had given it a rating of 3.5, and everyone is titled to their own opinion. I rate it 4.5.  This is one of my best scents, and I do have many fragrances, ranging from cheap impressions, to avon, to a designer.  I normally wear this scent when I am going out at night. I normally dislike musks, but because this has just enough vanilla to soften it, I find myself quite enthralled.  It has been my go to for girls' night out, late night shopping at the mall, and the rare date night.  I actually did purchase it when Avon, at the time, had a sale. My husband was making very good money then, before the economy took a bad turn. This was one of four perfumes I bought. This was where my perfume collection started. 
  Then notes are divinely intertwined. A symphony of notes that entails rose, spiced with pink pepper, pink musk, and a dash of vanilla.  This scent is not for everyone. Some find it to strong, while other rose-lovers, as myself, adore it.
  I do hope one day, when I do run out, that I will be able to find it. This once was priced at eighteen dollars from avon, now it can be found on eBay or Amazon. Prices ranging from 49.99 to 24.99. So, the price has gone up considerably since its first release, as is the case with many discontinued fragrances. I would recommend finding a sample size online, if one is unsure about spending so much on a perfume they have never tried. 
  I love this fragrance. I do hope that mark. Avon brings it back (along with another scent they discontinued that I will be running out of soon).  


<3 Beth


Ftc: I bought this product with my own money, and did this review of my own free will. I am not being compensated for this review. My opinions are my own unbiased, and not swayed by outside influence. I am not being paid for this review.