you stink something pretty

Sometimes, when I hear people say, "Oh, that's my signature scent..." I wonder why I have such commitment issues with perfume? I mean, I have a signature scent family I guess you could say. I prefer vanilla notes somewhere in the formulation but do I have one particular perfume that I stick with? Not really.

I would say I have a decent perfume collection and changing preferences for the seasons. For example, I like wearing L by L.A.M.B, Juicy Couture, or Ralph Lauren's Blue in the Summer. For Fall I usually reach for my Vera Wang Princess. I love musky scents like Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle or Armani's Sensi for Winter. And in Spring, I like sweet, sugary scents like G in the Harajuku line or Stila's Creme Bouquet.

Where am I going with this? Oh yeah, perfumes...one day, I walked into my sister's house and smelled this wonderful combination of fruits, sweets, florals, and musk and tracked it down right to my Aunt L's neck! She thought I was a freak, but I couldn't keep my nose off her! She told me the name and I seriously tracked it down for months and one day I found it at Marshall's...

Lolita Lempicka

exotic licorice and vanilla combined with light greens, floral and musk

$19.99 vs. $38.99 Retail

I think I have not stopped wearing it since, regardless of the season we're in! When I was at Marshall's today, I was very excited to see L by Lolita. It's pretty similiar to the original scent in that they both contain vanilla and musk, but for me L smells a bit more Summer whereas the original has a more Springy scent.

L by Lolita Lempicka

bitter orange, cinnamon, immortal flower, vanilla, solar notes and musk

$24.99 vs. $29.49 Retail

They had two different options for the same price. There was one that had a 1.7oz with a Summery charm bracelet or a set with a 1.7oz with a body lotion and shower gel. I chose the latter because I wanted something extra I could throw in my purse. I literally cannot stop smelling myself! I LOVE this scent! It may become, dare I say it, my signature!! Am I the only perfume neurotic here? Does anyone have a polygamus relationship with scents or are you a one scent kinda girl?

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My pick...

Lancome Ombre Absolue Duo in Plum Royale

$35.00 Retail

The purple hue in this duo is absolutely divine. Fit for royalty! It isn't to garish or gives you that domestic violence victim look. Tres Tragic! It's a more subdued purple with golden undertones and is complimentary to even the palest skin tones. It's one of my favorite purples! 

Super Kawaii!

Modern gourmand. Fresh coconut, jasmine + magnolia and sexy woods.

Sensuous floral. Pink peonies, delicate paperwhites, rose and sensuous musk.

Fruity floral. Juicy raspberry, lush pear blossom and warm hinoki woods.

Delicate floral. Sparkling clementine, sweet pea + honeysuckle and creamy vanilla.

Powdery musk. Sparkling bergamot, tiare flower + jasmine petals and soft white musk.

Super cute in Japanese! They're here! Gwen's Harajuku Lovers fragrance line is officially up for grabs! I am probably crazy enough to buy all 5. Just because! I don't even care if it smells like hot garbage baked on hot asphalt at the Glen Helen Pavilion in July! Just look at how cute they are! Don't judge me! ;p Follow this link to Nordstrom!

Or you can grab them at Sephora! Fantasmic! Get them while the gettin's good ladies. They're already sold out on beauty.com and it's only September 2nd!! If that's a sign of things to come, I ain't takin' any chances!