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Sign On The Dot-ted Line

You guys, DOT might have the cutest perfume bottle ever.  Ever!  I seriously love it.  It reminds me of ladybugs - I HATE bugs, but ladybugs are the only ones that I ever actually pick up and carefully take outside because, come on, ladybugs are adorable.  The perfume inside is equally fabulous, as befits a Marc Jacobs creation.  It's fruity and fun, the kind of scent I'd feel comfortable spritzing on both day and night, so it'd be a great choice to take on a trip when you don't want to pack a lot.  (Although admittedly, it isn't the easiest bottle in the world to pack..)  It has notes of Red Berries, Dragonfruit, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Coconut Water, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Driftwood, Musk, which is such an intriguing list.  When I saw that list before even smelling it, I knew that it would be my kind of scent, so I'm glad I was right.  I love that it mixes fruity notes with floral ones, and I'm always a sucker for a scent with musk in it (which is weird, because it doesn't sound like something I would like, but somehow, I always do).  Also, the bottle makes me smile every time I look at it on top of my dresser in the morning, which if you could see how angry I get when my alarm goes off after only four hours of sleep because I am somehow incapable of making myself go to bed early even though I'm an adult and should know better and don't need to watch "House Hunters" at 3am, you would know is quite an achievement.  (As was that run on sentence!)  Now if only I could somehow afford that Marc Jacobs tote I've been visiting at Bloomingdales every weekend...       

Note:  A sample of this product was sent by a PR representative working with Marc Jacobs

Dot!

I was reading Marie Claire the other day and I came up on a fragrance tester for Dot, the new perfume by Marc Jacobs, and was captivated by the cutest bottle ever!  Seriously the ladybug-esque bottle and the intoxicating scent make for the perfect new fragrance for me.  Definitely floral but has some spice to it (I am not a fan of straight-up florals and I adore this one so clearly, not 100% floral).  Anyway, I ripped out the card and then proceeded to go through my other mags pulling out the Dot testers in all of them.  I managed to find enough magazine pages to rub on myself for the week until I can find the time to get to Sephora to buy the real stuff (sort of a sad indication of the amount of subscriptions I have).  I can't believe how ridiculous I am, but I couldn't bear to not be wearing it!  Definitely worth a check-out.

Pick Some Spring Flowers

I'm a long time fan of Marc Jacobs scents (I have a total obsession with all of the Splashes) so when I heard about his new fragrance, Daisy Eau So Fresh, I was super excited to try it.  The description calls it "a whimsical interpretation of the original Daisy fragrance" and I totally agree - it's a lighter, flirtier version of the original (which I also like), making it perfect for the summer months ahead.  What I really enjoy about this version is that it's got a lot of fruity notes in it - Natural Raspberry, Grapefruit, Pear, and Apple Blossom - so it's crisp and feminine without being overpoweringly floral (my least favorite kind of scent).  It also has a subtle woody base, which gives it an interesting twist - it's a really pretty mix of notes that's very original.  I was trying to think of another scent I own that I could compare it to, but I'm drawing a blank, which I consider a good thing because I have a ton of fragrances, so when one stands out, I'm always excited.  I could see myself reaching for this all summer long because it's not too heavy for 95 degree weather, but it lingers on my skin after I spritz it on.  And can we talk about how ridiculously cute the bottle is?  The curves of the bottle would be striking and elegant even by itself, but the top totally makes the bottle for me because it's just too adorable with the bouquet of daisies on it.  So cute!  I've already decided I'm going to wear it at the end of the week to cheer myself up when our Los Angeles weather is again (AGAIN) supposed to get rainy and chilly.  I mean, I did not move to Los Angeles to have to get bundled up every time I need to go outside.  (Although it does at least let me alternate wearing the ridiculous amount of winter coats I've somehow ended up with.  I had less jackets when I went to college in upstate New York!  How did that even happen?  And don't even get me started on the amount of scarves in my closet...)  I kinda want to go buy the matching lotion as well so I can layer the scent and make it last even longer.  (See?  I really can find any way to justify a purchase).

Note:  A sample of this product was sent to me by a PR representative working with Marc Jacobs  

Make A Splash

Even in the winter, I like fresh and clean scents, but when the weather gets warm again, I can't get enough of them.  I can't stand spritzing something heavy and potent on myself when it's 90 degrees outside.  It just doesn't feel right.  That's why Marc Jacobs Splash scents are my summer obsession.  The scents that he offers change often, but right now my absolute fav, Rain, is available.  It's gorgeous - with notes of Wet Cut Grass, Wild Strawberry, Tropical Rain Accord and Sunshine Flower (among others) it really does smell like the air after a big storm.  I bought it a few years back when I first smelled it and have used it constantly since.  (For awhile there, it wasn't being sold anywhere and I guarded what I had left like it was gold, even hiding it when my sister came over because she likes to test out my perfumes and I didn't want to waste even one spritz.  That's just sad).  But now Rain is back, along with two other Limited-Edition scents, Lemon and Cucumber.  It's hard to top Rain for me, but the other ones are both great, too.  Lemon is really crisp and citrusy (obviously) and you can definitely smell the Verbena note in it - it's tailor made for summer days and a cute little dress.  Cucumber was an unexpected love for me.  Before I smelled it, I was sort of wondering who on earth would want to willingly make themselves smell like a vegetable.  (I mean, chocolate cake I get, but vegetables?  No).  But then I spritzed it on my wrist and fell instantly into fragrance love.  With notes of Cucumber, Lotus Leaf, Cactus Flower, Linden Blossom, Tiger Lily, Freesia, Frosted Musk, Blonde Woods, Sephora says that it's "crisp, green [and] fresh" and that's the perfect way to describe it.  It's so pretty and oddly, feminine.  (I get more men asking me what I'm wearing when I have this on than any other perfume I own.  Weird, right?) 

The Splashes all come in huge 10 ounce bottles of Eau de Toilette for $68, which is a great value.  (Because it's an Eau de Toilette, it doesn't last as long as a more concentrated formula would, but I feel like I get so much product for my money, that really doesn't bother me.  I just spritz more on once it fades!)  If you're looking for a great summer scent, you can't go wrong with any of these. 

Splash Me With Marc

I've been coveting a Marc Jacobs bag for oh, going on six years now. I just love everything about them. The leather, the stitching, the distinctive push-lock closures... Unfortunately, their cheapest bag is somewhere around $700, so I won't be owning one of them anytime soon. So for now, I'm contenting myself with the new limited edition Splash fragrances that he recently introduced. Currently, they're available in Rain, Ivy, Cucumber and Orange, but Rain and Orange are my favorites. Rain smells fresh and clean, like the air after a storm, and orange smells fruity but not overpowering, so people won't wonder if your juicer exploded on you. And the bottles are HUGE - 10 ounces for only $65, although that's probably because it's a Eau de Toilette, not a perfume. Still, I found that the scent lingered a decent amount of time and I figure at the very least, its sheerness will probably save me from a few mosquito bites, since I think bugs tend to go after heavily scented people. (I'm basing this on nothing scientific, by the way). But if you like them, make sure you act quickly because they're not kidding when they say limited edition. Marc (I've lusted after his bags for so long, I figure we're on a first name basis) came out with some other Splash scents earlier this year and I loved Cotton when I smelled it, but when I went back to get it (a scant week later!) it was already gone, never to reappear. I hate it when that happens. Especially because I figure if I can't walk around with one of Marc's totes slung casually over my shoulder, I deserve to smell like any damn Splash I can get my hands on. Oh, the sacrifices I make to pay my rent...