Vera Wang's Be Jeweled

Introducing the newest and latest fragrance for Women by Vera Wang:

Be Jeweled! 

I'm sure by now most of you have seen Vera's newest fragrance hit the shelves in most of the stores in your area as it was launched in April 2013. Some of you may have even picked up this dazzling bottle!

When I first heard Vera Wang was coming out with a new fragrance I wasn't overly thrilled. That is, until I saw the beautiful, elegant and ever so girly packaging! The bottle itself represents a jewel, after all, every girl is a jewel! (Said by Vera herself.) The lid is a jewel, the bottle and they added pink, purple and black jewels around the top half of the bottle. What girl wouldn't love the packaging?

Now on to the scent... again, I have never really been overly pleased with Vera's fragrances. This one, however, may have made me re-think that! A sweet, fruity, flirtatious floral... huh?? Yes, Vera has made a fragrance that not only floral lovers will enjoy, but also those of you who love your sweeter ones! The top notes in this delicious fragrance are: Pomegranate, Red Currant, Champagne, Pink Honeysuckle and Peony. If those ingredients don't shout out "girly" I don't know what else will?... LOL There is also some Sandalwood in it, which tones down the sweetness and makes it not overly sweet. The staying power is also pretty good, however, I would have liked it to be a bit more noticeable after about 5 hours.

As for the age group of this ever so gorgeous fragrance? I would have to say anyone from teens to about early or mid 40's would enjoy it. Any older, it may be a bit too young smelling for them.

Overall, I am very pleased with Vera's latest and greatest fragrance! I would have to give it a 9/10 in my books. It lost a point for the lasting power. :(

And the price tag ain't so bad either! $45CND/30ML  and $68CND/50ML


Want some more idea's for Summer fragrances? Check out My favourite summer fragrances here!

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Indulge in a Little Sweetness this Summer

  Summer is just around the corner and what better way to indulge in a little summer then a new scent?

  Some of you may feel its alright to wear the same scent all year long, and who's to stop you? But many people love to shop for a new one. Whether it be just a lighter one, floral, fruity or fresh smell. In the end, you just need something that is anything but heavy on the nose. We all have different top picks, but these here are mine.

1. Prada, Candy- Launched in Summer 2011. I have loved it since I first laid my hands on it and still can't get enough!! Top notes are Caramel, Vanilla, Musk and Benjoin. It really does smell just like CANDY!

2. Chanel, Chance Eau Fraiche- The perfect everyday "light and fresh" scent for summer. With top notes of Lemon and Cedar, you will always be smelling fresh!

3. Guerlain, La Petite Robe Noire- I have found that this is one of those fragrances that almost everyone loves. It is so different with both "black" and "pink" notes. Black being the spicier side and pink being the sweeter side.  It is so versatile, and it's my going out on the town/date night fragrance. Top notes are Bergamot, Almond, Sour Cherry and Red Berries. YUM!

4. Lancome, La Vie est Belle- Meaning: Life is Beautiful. This is also another one of those fragrances that almost everyone will love. But much more on the sweeter side then Guerlain's La Petite Robe Noire. Top notes are Iris, Patchouli and Gourmand.

5. Givenchy, Hot Couture- Honestly, who hasn't heard of or tried this fragrance yet? One of the most popular fragrances on the market. It will never go out of style! (Or at least not in my lifetime.) An oriental fruity fragrance with top notes of Raspberry Pearl, Transparent Jasmine and White Musk. This fragrance can be for sure worn all year long.

6. Balenciaga, L'eau Rose- New this year, A feminine floral fragrance. A mix between Blackberry musk and a traditional powdery rose-violet. With top notes of Blackberry, Violet, Rose, Patchouli, Cedar and Musk. Another great everyday wear for the summer!

  I hope this post kinda helps some of you who are debating on getting a summer fragrance! My advice; go smell around at Shoppers, Sephora, the Bay or Sears. Ask for help if you are unsure which fragrances would be considered "summer" ones. Spray the ones you like on a card, NOT all over you or you will go home smelling like a million different things! When you narrow it down to your two or three favourites, spray one on each wrist and one on your neck. Since every fragrance smells different on everyone (because of your bodies oils) you may not like it anymore after you try it! Don't just smell the fragrance on the card and buy it. This is one of the main reasons people will return fragrances! Walk around the store for a bit after spraying the ones you do like, and see if you like the scent still after it settles. Chances are you will love one and hate another you tried!
  Happy fragrance shopping! :)