VERA WANG FRAGRANCES

When I hear the name Vera Wang, wedding dresses and fragrances spring to mind, as this 65 year old New Yorker has created some beautiful and memorable bridal and red carpet gowns for royalty and celebrities alike and her fragrance collection isn't too shabby either. I was part of the team that launched Vera Wang fragrance collection into South Africa many years ago, launching with Signature, the original fragrance, then Princess and Truely Pink. At that time I remember that we were all so excited,as we were to receive a Vera Wang gown that was to be used nationally in promotional areas and centre court displays, but unfortunately my only opportunity of seeing,feeling and examining the beauty of an original Vera Wang bridal gown never materialized.

Packaging is so important to the success of a fragrance, along with its contents and you wouldn't expect anything less than "romantic" and "stylish" from Vera Wang. Huge budgets are allocated by the perfume companies to spend on the creation of the bottles.These are some of my favourite Vera Wang creations (all in pinks) and I think you will agree that they are all feminine, whimsical and totally compliment her exquisite gowns.

Enjoy!

1. Princess 

2. Lovestruck

 3. Be Jeweled 

4. Anniversary

VERA WANG

LA MAISON - DURBAN NORTH

I have heard so many good reports about La Maison, which by the way, is tucked away on Ennisdale Drive in Durban North. I popped in quickly, a couple of Saturday's ago, with my hubby to grab a coffee and hot chocolate before we braved the hustle and bustle of the Taste Of Durban. 
La Maison is an old Durban North house that has been renovated and transformed into an oasis of calm and tranquility.

The building houses a very quaint French styled coffee shop, a small gifting area, a crafting section and a Nail and Skin Bar.

Our visit was rushed, but a return visit is definitely on the cards and will be one that includes some pastries with a dash of relaxation sat out on the lovely verandah.

Lavender Touches

Cakes,muffins and pastries

Delicious looking Carrot Cake

In House Skin and Nail Bar

Gift Section

Hot Chocolate

Cappuccino

9,Ennisdale Drive

Durban North

Opening Times:     

 Monday - Friday: 7.15am - 4.30pm

Saturday 8am - 2pm

Tel: 031 563 07

MONTHLY FAVOURITES {JULY 2014}

July proved to be an interesting and exciting month for me, as I have experienced one of the best products ever and for those that know me...I don't say this lightly. 

I also got a re tweet by the "red soled" icon of shoes, which absolutely made my day

{easily pleased I know}

Also this is the first month that food hasn't made it onto my "Monthly Favourite" post, but that does not mean to say that I am on a diet or fallen out of favor with food...

never!
Throw a few handbags in and yes..July was good!

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1 .

The Swiss Skin and Body care house "La Prairie" recently launched their Cellular Mineral Face Exfoliator, so click on the pink link below to see what I got excited about.

La Prairie Cellular Mineral Face Exfoliator Review.

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2.

One of my 'faves" for July was the introduction to the AnniKing collection of stunning bags and you know I am a sucker for a good, quality handbag.They are about to launch her
Spring-Summer 2014/2015 collection and I cannot wait.

Read my review on her Winter 2014 collection that happened at the beginning of July
by clicking on the pink link

AnniKing

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3.

This was a highlight during the month of July even though I haven't actually tried it or even seen one, 

{I wanted to pop into Christian Louboutin in Paris on my recent trip, but this was the queue outside
and it wasn't moving quickly, but if I was "in" the small boutique I also wouldn't be leaving in a hurry}

This icon of shoe heaven has launched a nail colour and I wrote a short post about it on my blog and posted it to Twitter, as usual,but amazingly it got re tweeted to over 1.5 million followers of Christian Louboutin. It wasn't him exactly that re tweeted it, but it was his social media people, but for me it's as good as, so to read more click on the pink link.

Christian Louboutin for Nails