The Weekly Question: What are your Favorite Scents for Fall?

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Every other Wednesday, the Metro Atlanta Beauty Bloggers will answer a beauty-related question just for fun! This week's question is...

What are your go-to fall fragrances?
As some of you know, I am a bit obsessed with Fragrance! I rotate my scents seasonally and always get excited about my Fall/Winter fragrance lineup! I won't list all of my favorites today...just my top 2! :)

I love rich and sexy intoxicating scents for Fall and Winter. Now is the time to break out the heavy and rich scents. While I adore these types of scents, they just seem much to heavy for me when the weather is hot. In the colder months, they are perfect!!! Layers of vanilla and chocolate notes over musky scents seem to be what draws me this time of year.

image source: Nordstrom's

My #1 Favorite Perfume: Angel by Thierry Mugler:
This is the sexiest scent to me! I absolutely adore it and it has been my favorite for almost 10 years! I wear the Eau de Parfum in the refillable crystal container. I have tried a few versions of the Angel scent but always come back to the original as my favorite! I actually just ran out of my refillable and need to get it refilled (I have a really pretty deluxe size that I am using in the meantime). I think this scent is so irresistible!

My Other Fall/Winter Favorite: Shiseido's Zen Secret Bloom:
I reviewed this awhile back and I am still totally in love with it as a colder weather scent! Instead of going into details here, check out my full review: Shiseido Zen Secret Bloom. I am not sure if it is still available as it was a limited edition scent. However, you can always check out Shiseido's other versions of this scent!

Shop the Post: Here are my Go-To Scents for Fall and Winter: Angel and Shiseido Zen (Secret Bloom):

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Ashley Elizabeth from Ashley Elizabeth's Beauty Blog

Brittney from BellBelleBella
Christine from Simply Stine
Dawn from Ritual Beauty
Dionne from Glittery Fingers & Sparkling Toes
Emma from Manicurity
Harri from TrailerHood Chic
Kaitlin from Blushing Beauty
Mandy from MandysSecrets
Pam from Pammy Blogs Beauty
Quinn from Mama Fashionista
 
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The Weekly Question with the Metro Atlanta Beauty Bloggers: Do you love Color or are you a Neutrals Girl?

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Every other Wednesday, the Metro Atlanta Beauty Bloggers will answer a beauty-related question just for fun! This week's question is...

On a daily basis, do you favor bright colors or neutrals?

I am totally a neutrals girl! Even when I go more bold with my makeup, I still tend to stick to neutral colors (and vary the intensity or add color as an accent only). The one big exception is that I do tend to wear shades of purple and lavender frequently. However, I usually use them as an accent within an overall neutral eye look. 

What about you? What do you prefer? Do you like to experiment with color or stick with neutrals? There is no question that my neutral shadows get much more wear! 

Looking for a great neutral palette? Here are my favorite neutral palettes:

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Be sure to check out the other Metro Atlanta Beauty Bloggers' blogs!

Ashley Elizabeth from Ashley Elizabeth's Beauty Blog

Brittney from BellBelleBella

Christine from Simply Stine

Dawn from Ritual Beauty

Dionne from Glittery Fingers & Sparkling Toes

Emma from Manicurity

Harri from TrailerHood Chic

Kaitlin from Blushing Beauty

Mandy from MandysSecrets

Pam from Pammy Blogs Beauty

Quinn from Mama Fashionista

 

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The Weekly Question: Did you stick to "Tried and True" Favorites or do you like to Experiment with New Products???

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Every other Wednesday, the Metro Atlanta Beauty Bloggers will answer a beauty-related question just for fun!

This week's question is:

Product testing aside, on a daily basis do you stick to your "tried & true" favorites or do you like to experiment with different products?

Honestly, a little bit of both! Sure, I have tried-and-true favorites when it comes to skincare, makeup, hair care, body products, and fragrance. However, I am a bit obsessed with whatever is "new" for the season or limited edition (oh, those words just make me *want it*, lol!).

Skincare:
Sure, I am a bit more loyal when it comes to skincare. I mean, it takes a good month or so for me to even test out a new skincare product. So, when it comes down to it...when I find a good skincare item, it is a keeper for sure! :) However, I am so intrigued by research-based skincare products. If the product has fabulous claims that are backed by *real* research, then you know that I am all about trying it (especially if it promises to help with the bane of my existence: dark under eye circles!). So, my skincare is always a mix of tried-and-true basics and items that I am testing.

Hair:
My hair is very long, thick, highlighted, dry/damaged, and fine. It is straight; yet, it is prone to frizz. My hair is very picky when it comes to products! My main "splurge" in life at the moment is my every 12 weeks visit to the salon for my (too expensive) highlights! Yes, my hair is an investment. So, I want to take very good care of it! Redken's All Soft is my Holy-Grail Hair Care line. While I often test out other brands, I always go back to it. Also, I never stray from my every 12 week pre-highlights Aphogee protein treatment. While All Soft is my Holy-Grail Hair Care, pretty much anything from Redken or Pureology rocks my socks. So, I am always excited to try out their new promotions!

Makeup:
I have a few items I never stray from when it comes to makeup...like MAC's Studio Fix and Satin Taupe or my Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette and my Pixi Fairy Face Palette.  There are some others, too. However, I am a complete and total *sucker* for Limited Edition cosmetic collections! The drugstores are constantly coming out with new collections and the higher-end brands have some truly beautiful seasonal assortments! I find that trying out new makeup collections is the best way to stay out of a "makeup rut"!

Fragrance:
Oh how I love fragrance! Nothing else beauty-wise has the power to evoke such strong memories, sensations, and feelings! Fragrance is so personal. I am a believer in having a signature scent. However, I strongly believe that scents are seasonal! Also, I feel that you can have more than one signature scent!!! Furthermore, I *love* exploring new fragrances!!! I love getting ready for the day and deciding what fragrance fits my mood and my plans for the day.

My absolute all-time favorite scent is Terry Mugler's Angel. Nothing else smells more delicious and amazing than Angel. I adore wearing it and I have worn it for about 10+ years. However, it is a very heavy scent. I prefer to wear it more in the colder months and for nighttime occasions. My other signature scent is Gucci's L'Eau the One. L'Eau the One is my Husband's favorite fragrance on me. So, I wear that one knowing that he just adores it! With all that said, I have a few new favorites! The latest? Valentino's Valentina Assolute!!! It is absolutely divine!!! Other recent faves? Shiseido's Zen Secret Garden (my fav this past Winter), Prada's Amber (review coming soon)!, and Shakira's E'au de Florale (I was suprised!).

Bath and Body Products:
Pretty much the only body product that I do not stray from is my beloved Olay soap! It is always in my shower and I always have back-ups on hand. :) Oh, and also my Skintimate Shave gel (in particular, I love the Strawberry scent!) Otherwise, all is fair game!

I love body splashes and scented body lotions! Occasionally I only wear body splash layered with body lotion. However, most often I layer my body lotions and body splashes with my perfumes. I love doing this! I almost always have a small-sized body splash in my handbag/diaper bag to refresh during the day. You can really customize your scent when you layer body splash over your perfume. :)

Besides scented body lotions and body splashes, I adore other bath products, too! I particularly love bath salts, body scrubs, and bubble bath/shower gels. I am a bit of a fanatic when it comes to either LUSH or Bath and Body works; but also, I love drugstore brands like Bodycology, too!

Nails:
When it comes to nails, my main loyalty is to my protein nail treatment: Nailtiques Formula 2 and my beloved Seche Vite top coat. Oh, and I swear by my Nail Tek Crystal File, too! Crystal Files are a must for weak/brittle and peeling nails!!! Otherwise, everything is fair game! I adore trying out new nail polish shades from drugstore and high end brands alike!

Whew, that was a long answer to a short question, lol! :) It was a great chance to share some of my favorites with you! :)

Thanks so much for reading!
XOXO!!!

I have both purchased these items as well as gotten press samples. I would (and have) repurchased all items mentioned in this post. :)

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Be sure to check out the other Metro Atlanta Beauty Bloggers' answers!
Ashley Elizabeth from Ashley Elizabeth's Beauty Blog
Dionne from Glittery Fingers & Sparkling Toes
Emma from Manicurity
Harri from TrailerHood Chic
Mandy from MandysSecrets
Pam from Pammy Blogs Beauty
Quinn from Mama Fashionista
 
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The Weekly Question: Can you Create a FOTD (Face of the Day) with $20 or Less?

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Every other Wednesday, the Metro Atlanta Beauty Bloggers will answer a beauty-related question just for fun!

This week's question is...
Can you create a FOTD for $20 or less? Show us what products you would use!
Yes! I can!!! :) 

I actually created a $20 Face for a previous Makeup Wars Post: The $20 Makeup Challenge! 

Rather than re-doing this idea. I am just going to link you to my previous post: Makeup Wars: The $20 Makeup Challenge 

Here is the look I created for $20. To find out all the details about what I used. Please be sure to follow my link (above).  

NOTE: For this challenge, Most of the Metro Atlanta Bloggers are not figuring sales tax, brushes, tools, or implements, just the regular cost of the actual make-up products. *However, when I did this challenge with the Makeup Wars gang, I included the cost of tools in the $20. 

Feel free to take part in this challenge in any way you like! :) 

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Ashley Elizabeth from Ashley Elizabeth's Beauty Blog
Dionne from Glittery Fingers & Sparkling Toes
Emma from Manicurity
Harri from TrailerHood Chic
Mandy from MandysSecrets
Pam from Pammy Blogs Beauty
Quinn from Mama Fashionista
 
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The Weekly Question: Looking Back: What Beauty Advice would you give your Teenage Self?

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Every other Wednesday, the Metro Atlanta Beauty Bloggers will answer a beauty-related question just for fun!

This week's question is...
Knowing what you know now, what beauty advice would you give your teenage self?

My Beauty Advice for my Teenage Self: Be Confident!!! Looking back, I was so shy and quiet as a teenager. To this day, I am still on the quiet side. However, I have really gained my confidence over the years. When I do look back, I see myself as a quiet, yet sweet and fun teenager. I just needed to assert myself more! I would love to tell my former self to just rock whatever look I was going for and totally own it with confidence!!!

What about ya'll? What advice would you give your teenage self?

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Ashley Elizabeth from Ashley Elizabeth's Beauty Blog
Dionne from Glittery Fingers & Sparkling Toes
Emma from Manicurity
Harri from TrailerHood Chic
Mandy from MandysSecrets
Pam from Pammy Blogs Beauty
Quinn from Mama Fashionista
 
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The Weekly Question: What Was Your Favorite Holiday Beauty Item?

Have you missed us?! We didn't go into a winter hibernation, although that would have been amazing! Instead, MABB collectively decided to take a mini-break from the bi-weekly questions in order to spend more time with our families over the holidays. But now we'll be back to normal! Thanks for your patience and understanding! We are excited to be back with our bi-weekly question!

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Each Wednesday, the Metro Atlanta Beauty Bloggers answers a beauty-related question just for fun!

This week's question is...
What was your favorite beauty item that you received over the holidays?

The Holiday 2012 Collections were absolutely amazing this past season!!! Many of you followed my Holiday Shopping gift guide series. So, you know that picking a favorite is hard. So many pretty things! However, if I had to choose, I must pick Laura Mercier's Glamour Wardrobe as my favorite single item. This has become my most reached for palette for sure. It is absolutely perfect!!! The shadow assortment? Perfect! The Cream Blushes? To die for! There are just so many great things about this amazing palette!!!

I won't launch into a full review as I have already reviewed this palette in detail. If you want to read the scoop, please check out this post: Holiday Shopping 2012: Laura Mercier's Glamour Wardrobe. However, I will re post some pictures (so that you may feat your eyes on this awesome palette) and "The Skinny"! If you want to see swatches, be sure to jump to my full review post. :)

The Skinny:

• Dual Decker Palette for Eyes, Cheeks, and Lips: Contains 8 Shadows, 5 lippies, and 4 cream face products (blushes, bronzer, and highlighter). 
• Retails for $98 (retail value of $256)
• Still available online! It appears to be *on sale* for $58 at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom! This palette is a steal for $58!!!

Laura Mercier is one of my all-time favorite makeup brands. The quality of the products is just stellar. You get beautiful pigmentation for shadows and rich creaminess for the cream cheek and lip products. Plus, the packaging is extremely luxe and sleek. 

This palette is not only an everyday favorite, but also an amazing palette to take with you when you travel. You can have everything you need in one place! 

Thanks so much for reading!!! I would love to hear what your favorite beauty item was from the Holiday Season. Did you purchase it yourself or get it as a gift? My family and friends do not tend to get me beauty gifts as they know that there is not anything that I really "need", lol! So, mostly I purchase beauty items for myself. :) 

XOXO!!!

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Be sure to check out the other Metro Atlanta Beauty Bloggers' answers! I just love each of the girls in this group!!! So, be sure to check out there cute blogs! :)

Ashley Elizabeth from Ashley Elizabeth's Beauty Blog
Emma from Manicurity
Harri from TrailerHood Chic
Mandy from MandysSecrets
Missy from Gnarly Gnails
Pam from Pammy Blogs Beauty
Quinn from Mama Fashionista
 
If you would like to see previous questions and answers, you can do so by viewing the Question Archive here.

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