Scent & Co

If you are like me, and have a slight perfume obsession, then you will really enjoy what awaits you at Scent & Co. This brand offer you the chance to try out many different perfumes that you may not have otherwise tried,  perhaps, in my case, due to the fact that many of the higher end, expensive branded perfumes are only available in large volumes which in turn makes them not very affordable. 

Scent & Co 'offer choice, flexibility and portability', of a number of high end perfumes at affordable prices, a perfect way for you to find your ideal scent. This is a subscription service, where you will be charged upfront for either a one, three or twelve month period. 

How it works: Choose your fragrance from a collection of over 450 premium, high end perfumes or have a scent hand picked for you. After you have chosen you then receive your fragrance in the post, in a cute 10ml supply bottle that should last you a month. 

Once you have an account, you can access your scent calendar, where you can add to and edit your queue of perfumes into the order that you would like to receive them. You can recycle the empty glass vial once used, but you can keep the metal case it is contained in and then place your next scent in there once received. 

At the moment there are so many amazing fragrances to choose from, including brands such as Tom Ford, Giorgio Armani and Thierry Mugler. As well as one of my favourite perfumes of all time, Vikor and Rolf's Flowerbomb. 

You can visit Scent & Co at their website https://www.scentandco.uk or follow them on their social media pages; Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

March Favourites

It's that time again where I have put together the products I have been enjoying throughout the month of March. Some are repurchases, that I enjoyed using so much the first time around, that I then repurchased and have been loving using again. 

Vera Wang Princess Perfume -  This is a repurchase and one of my all time favourite perfumes. Not only is the bottle pretty and elegant, but I would also describe the perfume as being this. It is described by The Perfume Shop as including a mixture of apple, waterlily, mandarin meringue, golden apricot skin, dark chocolate, amber musk and vanilla. They all come together nicely to create a gorgeous scent that isn't too overpowering and wears throughout the day nicely. 

Sleek Power Plump Lip Crayon in Notorious Nude - The small nib on this lip crayon makes it really easy to apply on your lips without leaving smudgy marks or running the risk of seriously over drawing your lips. It does exactly as it is says on the tin, it plumps your lips by giving a tingling sensation as well providing a highly pigmented colour. I love the shade 'Notorious Nude', it reminds me of my all time favourite 'Velvet Teddy' from Mac, except this product is half the price. It is long lasting, with a satin finish and subtly enhances the appearance of your lips. 

Rimmel London Kate Moss Lipstick in Boho Nude - A very similar shade to the Sleek lip crayon and this 15th anniversary range from Kate's collection with Rimmel are packaged in a gorgeous rose gold colour. This range is made up of nudes and reds and from the one I own and having swatched the others in store, they are really pigmented and long lasting. It has a creamy texture which sits nicely on the lips and there are six  shades to choose from overall. 

Colosrpop Super Shock Shadow in Kaepop Sunset BLVD - This is a lovely satin warm golden bronze shade, which I found best used when applied with my finger at this gave me the most product coverage than when using a brush. It then blended really well with a fluffy brush. It is a creme powder formula and has next to no fall out, and whilst it is nice worn on its own I personally enjoy using it with a light brown shade in the crease. 

Seventeen Wow! 3 way Skin Highlighter -  This really is an every day make up product for me at the moment. It can be used as a primer, mixed in with your foundation or worn on its own. I personally like using this with my foundation for an extra glow as well as applied with a beauty blender on the top of my cheeks and below my brow bone. It is a shimmery, but not glittery, iridescent shade that is creamy and silky with a pearly sheen, and blends out well without removing any under layer of foundation. It lasts on the skin, and doesn't lose it's shine and is also great when topped up with a powder highlighter. This is only £5.99, and for that price I would definitely recommend giving this a try!


Vaseline Spray and Go Body Moisturiser - This a convenient spray lotion, making it quick and easy to moisturise your skin. I actually find it such a chore, but want to get into the habit of regularly moisturising my skin after a shower and this product makes it so easy to do so with little effort involved. It does not leave my skin sticky or greasy, buts leaves it feeling soft and hydrated. There are a few different versions and scents of this moisturiser to choose from and its super inexpensive. 

Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas is just around the corner, and with it slowly but surely creeping upon us I have put together some of my favourite picks, perfect for gifts this Christmas! Happy Shopping!

Marc Jacobs Decadence


I have been wanting to have this perfume in my collection for months now and whilst my best friend was sunning it up in the US of A she very kindly bought me back the roller ball version of this perfume. 

Marc Jacobs is one of my favourite perfume brands, and I was not disappointed when this one was released, however I think it is a smell that is very particular, and I know not everyone enjoys it. I however love it, and it is actually one of only a few in my extensive collection of perfumes that I can  smell on myself all day long. 

In technical terms this perfume is described as containing; 

Top notes of iris, saffron and plum.
Heart notes of iris, jasmine and Bulgarian rose.
Base notes of Papyrus, vetiver and liquid amber.

This a luxurious smelling, woody scented perfume, but as always describing the smell of something is difficult, and with true belief you will either love this perfume or hate it, so I highly recommend you go and smell it yourself. I would say it is a slightly overpowering smell, which I like, but again this is not suitable for everyone. It is not flowery or overly feminine, but rather sultry and  definitely makes a statement, so if this is your thing than I think you will really love this perfume. 

A little really does go a long way with this perfume, and the full sized bottle is beautiful so this is my current favourite perfume in my collection. 

November Birchbox x Skinny Dip - Product Review

I originally wanted this post to go up on my blog during November so this box would still be available for you to get your hands on. However, University  became very demanding very fast, and I found myself squashed under piles of work, with my exciting blog posts being pushed to the background. Despite this, the products that were within this box are available to purchase anyway, and so I thought I would do a little mini review of the items within last month's box. 

When I heard that Birchbox and Skinnydip were collaborating I knew immediately that it would be something I was going to be very interested in. I was also so attracted to the design on the outside of the box that I felt that I would have probably purchased this anyway without even knowing the products inside! This was my first box from Birchbox so I have nothing to compare it to, unfortunately this box got a few bad reviews from regular customers, however I was very impressed with the selection I got in my box. 

• Lord and Berry Silhouette Neutral Lip Liner 
• Cowshed Cow Pat Hand Cream (50ml) 
• REN Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial
• Living Proof Restore Instant Repair Cream
• Trilogy Make-Up Be Gone Cleansing Balm 
• English Laundry Notting Hill Femme Eau De Parfum 

The neutral lip liner I haven't actually used all that much yet as I have been wearing the same lip combo for pretty much the last two months, but I think I will get a lot more use out of this one in the coming weeks as will definitely be getting in the christmas spirit and wearing much more red and burgundy coloured lipsticks. This liner will stop the lipstick from bleeding as it is a clear and helps in achieving a more precise lip. 

The Cowshed cow pat hand cream isn't greasy or sticky and is really nourishing. However I am not all that keen on the scent. I looked into the ingredients and I like the scent of everything that is in the hand cream individually, but all together I am not so keen on. Despite this, the scent doesn't linger and I can also see an improvement in my nails. 

I have never tried any REN products before but have been enjoying using this product before I apply my moisturiser. After using it for a few days my skin appears to be brighter when I wake up in the morning and it leaves it feeling super soft. 

I have so many flyaway bits of hair and when I apply the repair cream to my hair a little goes a long way. I apply it to damp hair and when it dries naturally, my hair appears much more smoother without so many frizzy or frayed bits. 

The perfume is one of my absolute favourite items from this box. I love it. My favourtite perfume of all time is 'Si' by Georgio Armani and this smells so much like it, that it's no wonder I love it so much. It lasts all day long and I get so many compliments when I wear it. 

The collboration with Skinny Dip - despite the beautiful box design, was pretty disappointing. The box came with a £10 voucher for Skinny Dip, which is great, but you have to spend a minimum of £24 to use the voucher. I'm not sure if I will use it and so I was disappointed with that. 

I would like to try another Birchbox at some point as I think they offer really great products within a box for an inexpensive price, without having to sign up for a monthly subscription. 

Laura Elizabeth xo

My March Favourites

Jimmy Choo - Eau De Parfum 

I loveeeeee this perfume. The first thing I noticed about this perfume was that it smelt like no other perfume I currently, or had previously owned and that it really didn't remind me of any other perfume I have smelt or sampled before on a shopping trip; it's distinctive. It is by no means a new perfume, but it is already one that I know I would re-purchase in the future and it has definitely earned its place in my favourite perfumes after only owning it for a little over a month. The one thing that baffled me however was that a number of reviews I had read about this product criticised the staying power of it - stating that the original 'strong smell fades after an hour.' In my own experience I can definitely say that I strongly disagree with these reviews, and I can certainly vouch for this product as it is one of only five perfumes in my collection that lasts all day! After wearing it for many hours the smell is still strong on my skin at the end of the day, and sometimes if I don't put my shirt immediately in the wash I can still smell it the next day! Now you might say, 'well that's all good and well, but how much of the product do you actually spray?' and my reply would be very little -  a little does go a long way with this product! It's a sweet perfume, with fruity, musky, warm spice scents.The bottle and packaging is cute and it really looks beautiful on my vanity table. 

L'Oreal Paris - Skin Perfecting Advanced Correcting Serum

I bought this product at the beginning of March and I can already see a clear difference in my skin. It claims to hep correct and improve the appearance of skin quality and although my skin could still use some help, this product has definitely made a difference. It is aimed at people in their 20's and 30's and really does give my skin the boost it needs. It makes my skin feel satiny and smooth and you only need to use a few drops morning and evening either alone or before your moisturiser. It has a nice smell to it, the cream isn't too oily and the bottle is cute. 

                                                          

Sleek Blush - Rose Gold

Blusher never used to be a part of my daily make-up routine, I would usually opt for a contour and highlight or a good bronzer and rarely bother with blusher at all. However the past few months I have been really enjoying using a blusher to dust some light colour on my cheeks to give a healthy look to my skin. This product I have owned for a while now after reading many reviews that said it was a great dupe for the Nars 'Orgasm' blush but I just rediscovered it and have been using it nearly everyday during March. The gold pigments in this blush are very pigmented but overly glittery, and the colour transfers onto the skin nicely. It is considerably cheaper than the Nars blush so if you want a cheaper alternative I definitely recommend this. 

MUA - Power Brow Shape and Highlight

I have recently written a review of this product on my blog a few posts ago, so I won't go into too much detail - link: MUA Power Brow Review This product has a small nib for the brown colour and the end is a shimmery highlight - both are highly pigmented for such a cheap product and make it easy to define my eyebrows. 

Maybelline Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil - Nude Perfection

This is the first of four lip products in my favourites this month. The product is pretty much a dupe for Mac's 'Velvet Teddy' which is also in my March favourites however I find it has a different texture and finish on my lips than the Mac lipstick has. It dries my lips out slightly and doesn't give as nice a finish or smoothness to my lips, despite this the colour is lovely as well as the pigment lasting around two hours before it even slightly disappeared. There are nine colours in the range and for £4.99 they are good buy. 

Mac Matt Lipstick - Velvet Teddy 

Even though this is a matte finish lipstick in comparison to the Maybelline Lip Pencil this product does not leave my lips dry at all. I didn't really own a perfect nude colour until I bought this, and have found that this product looks different on different skin tones. It is a brown nude colour but not at all orangey and has great staying power.

MUA Velvet Lip Lacquers

I love the packaging of these, I think they look really high end despite them only being £3. I was slightly disappointed as they didn't completely transfer onto my lips  the same colour as they looked in the packaging or when swatched on my hand. However the colour's I picked out were still nice - 'Halycon' and 'Tranquility' and are highly pigmented. I have fairly thin lips and so applying these are quite difficult, but once they dry they sit nicely and have good staying power for the price of the product. 

Top - 'Halycon'

Bottom - 'Tranquility'

So these are the products I have been loving this month and will probably continue loving throughout April! What products have you been enjoying this month? Have you tried any of the products I have mentioned?

-Laura Elizabeth xo

My Perfume Collection

Since a young age I've been harbouring an obession with perfume. I think I was about 14 when I purchased my first one and I believe it was Britney Spears' perfume Fantasy. The on that was in the pink bottle with jewels around the lid that everyone was obsessed with at that time. I felt so happy and excited after buying my first perfume, and since then I still get the same feeling whenever I purchase one now!

I do have a few of my favourites in my collection, and others are more every day, and cheaper perfumes that I love the smell of. I won't attempt to describe the smells but I thought I'd share my favourites with any fellow perfume addicts! I'll start with my top 3. 

'Si' Georgio Armani

    My favourite!

                   'Princess' Vera Wang

'Gucci Guilty' Gucci

The rest are in no particular order but I would definitely repurchase them in the future.

 'Suddenly' Madam Glamour

Dupe for Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, and super cheap! I found this in Lidl's believe it or not! 

 'Our Moment'  One Direction

This perfume actually smells beautiful. I always get compliments when I wear it and it lasts longer than some of the more expensive perfumes!

    'Lovestruck' Vera Wang

'Lovestruck Floral' Vera Wang

                                                                                        'Malaia' Hollister

   If you like Hollister than this is a must.

                                                                       'Soft and Dreamy' Pink, Victoria's Secret 

                                                                                        'Woman' Versace

'Couture' Juicy Couture

  'Heat Rush' Beyonce

              'Heat' Beyonce              

 'Zero Plus Feminine' Diesel

I'd love to see your collection!

Laura Elizabeth xo