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My Fave Feminine Fragrance of All Time!

Without a doubt, I just LOVE Vera Wang, Princess. It was purchased for me as a gift from my now hubby and of course it had to be our wedding day fragrance! I always see it as my ultimate, “go-to” fragrance and think that I always will! Whether you want something that’s soft and feminine for day to night, this fragrance is oh, so perfect! It’s nice and affordable too for the quality of the brand.
I usually head to Myer or David Jones in Australia to stock up. You can also conveniently purchase it online. I hope that you love it as much as I do! The little lid is so super cute too. It truly is fit for a modern day princess or Queen!

Getting ready with my favourite fragrance, Vera Wang, Princess on my wedding day in 2012.
Being pampered on our special wedding day morning with the beautiful Rebecca (Bec) at Mertion Apartments, Adelaide Street, Brisbane. My fragrance and signature scent was Vera Wang.

Make-up pamper time. Loved getting my hair and make-up done. My favourite scent just added to making me feel so pretty and feminine on the day.


Images: By the beautiful, Sarah Taylor. At the time it was Focus Films.
Oh to be primped and pampered all day everyday! Wouldn’t that be the life ladies! If only! My mumma attire most days is definitely not as pretty and pink as this! (hehe).

Isn’t the packaging of the bottle just divine?! So perfect to display on your make-up table ladies.

How often should you replace a signature fragrance? It all depends on how often you use it. Some ladies like to wear their signature fragrance every day, whilst others like to save it only for special occassions when they are going out.

Tips for applying fragrance correctly!

Who knew there was a special way to do it. 🙂

Tip 1: Make sure that you apply your perfume once you have had your shower/bath and freshly dried off. Clean skin will make the perfume last much longer.
Tip 2: You can also choose to apply an unscented lotion before your fragrance.
Tip 3. You can also opt to rub Vaseline on your pulse points before spraying your perfume to make the scent last longer.

Photos: Sarah Taylor Photography, Brisbane and the Gold Coast

Vera Wang, Princess. My signature wedding fragrance which I still adore to this day, 7 years on!

Another lovely idea for your wedding day is to gift your bridal party a special bridal fragrance too! That’s exactly what I did. They all received a lovely fragrance which was different to mine but still lovely and soft/girly to complement the pretty floral tones smell.


Being a busy mum of now two boys, I love to still dress up and head out for date night with my hubby, or cocktails with my girlfriends. When I do, it’s never complete without my Vera Wang signature fragrance to be sprayed before and sometimes even after my hair and make-up!

I am still and always will be, a girly girl at heart! Without a doubt ladies. xo

Some of my favourite places to check out the best buys for gorgeous perfumes/fragrances, include: Your local chemist, such as Chemist Warehouse, My Beauty Spot, Perfumery.com.au, and Strawberry Net – www.strawberrynet.com. As well as of course your major department stores, as I mentioned earlier such as, David Jones, Myer, Big W for some selected fragrances too, Kmart (has a great little purse spray), and Target (they have some cute little gift packs).

*Please note this post is not sponsored, it is the author’s personal views about beauty and fragrances for the purpose of the blog post. Thank you in advance.

Wedding Day Beauty Style

I remember my wedding day like it was yesterday. Circa, October 2012 and that was the day, the day that my life changed for the better! The day that my husband and I started to create our own little family! Below you can see how we created our wedding day style and what my beauty influencers were.

I opted for a classic and traditional wedding day. Complete with old-school glamour. My dress was timeless, my accessories where vintage chic and my make-up, I ensured that I kept it natural, yet elegant and soft. I definitely had the most beautiful hair and make-up team in Brissy! I love Bec and Lauren so much for the wonderful work that they did. They also went on to do the wedding day hair and make-up for my sister and sister-in-law as well!

The most stunning bridal earrings by Emmanuella Adorn! I just loved these so very much. They are gorgeous in every way and felt so very light wearing them. I have to be careful wearing earrings as many of them hurt my ears if they are not proper gold or silver.

I absolutely loved my wedding day veil. It was almost as expensive as my dress but I remember that as soon as I saw it, I knew it was, the one! The detail on it was just beautiful and all hand-made with love… <3

My wedding day bridal accessories where purchased from Brides of Brisbane in the city. They are so much beautiful stuff!
I chose to opt for a classic and freshly done French manicure acrylic nails. I had my tan, nails and eye brows all taken care of a few days before the big day!

My bridal gown was one which I absolutely adored and still do to this very day! It was absolutely everything that I could have ever asked for and much more! xo

Wedding Day Style – What I loved most! #thebeautyblossom #love xo

If I could relive our wedding day all over again, I most definitely would, in a heart-beat! I’m secretly hoping that I will be able to renew our vows one day! We can only hope can’t we guys. Watch this space in a few years, Lol.

Wedding Day Veil. From Brides of Brisbane, the city.
My gorgeous bridal gown. One which I will always cherish it. #soblessed #bridal #love #vintage
Vera Wang Princess Perfume xo
So much prettiness. Love tulle. Gorgeous. xo

My Favourite Beauty Hacks

I absolutely love all things beauty and try my best to stay right on top of all of the beauty trends that happen both here in Australia and around the globe! I love to read the glossy magazine fashion pages, see the latest fashion shows and most of all, follow my favourite Instagram influencers online for tips and tricks that they all use, each and everyday.

I also take style inspiration and advice from my mum, and sister, who are also my best friends in life. My beautiful gal pals, also help with my style inspo!

I enjoy old-fashioned movies and books and fashion and beauty icons, like Grace Kelly.

Another style icon who I have always adored growing up, which I’m sure that many other women would agree, is, the ever beautiful, late Audrey Hepburn. A stunning source of inspiration from Hollywood’s, Golden Age.

Wearing Forever New, purchased online for The High Tea Party. xo
Girls love Pearls. <3 xo
Jewellery is always my “go-to” when it comes to feeling that extra bit of glam. It really does help make you feel that little bit dressier and stylish. Pearls and mostly pink soft colours are always my go-to! At the recent event of The High Tea Party in Brisbane, at the Hilton, there was so much to choose from! Beauty exhibitors, fashion exhibitors galore. I was most definitely in my element. I will totally be back again next year! xo <3
Keeping my skin hydrated, I love to use Witch Hazel, mixed with rose-water as a nice and natural toner. You can pick up Witch Hazel and rose-water usually from chemists and supermarkets. My 92-year-old Nan, Minnie, who I love dearly, she swears by Witch Hazel and rose-water. I love taking on-board advice from my Nan and Mum, and of course my little sis. Their style and advice is so important to me. I used to love wearing my nan’s shoes and handbag accessories back in the day when I worked in the UK in Liverpool. Creating your own unique style, being comfortable in your own skin, no matter what size you are, is so important in my eyes!

I really love Nu Skin products too. I love how affordable they are for value for money! You can see some of my fave Nu Skin products below. <3 xo

The Nu Skin Lightshine Lip Tint in Ballerina Pink is so very pretty! I absolutely LOVE and adore this product! I simply can’t get enough of it! I want it in every shade possible! Lol. xo
The Nu Skin Lip Plumbing Balm is also truly amazing! I am currently almost out of it and need to re-order another soon. It makes your lips feel and look so natural but luscious!
Wearing my Nu Skin lippies here. I also really love the Powerlips, which has been known to stay on for 10 hours! xo
Ensuring that you drink plenty of fluids to keep your skin nice and hydrated, in my personal opinion, is an absolute must! H2O, herbal teas, whatever works for you! I also really love Soda water with some lemon or lime, Yumo! This gorgeous little pink and gold tea cup is by – @lyndalt. The most stunning tea cups that I ever did see! These tea cups are totally going to be my new “go-to” gifts for my girlfriends birthdays coming up this year! xo
My other Nu Skin lipstick and gloss faves! They are: The Nu Colour Contouring Lip Gloss. Sweet Pink is my new fave! I currently have 3 Powerlips colours which I just also can’t get enough of! Maven, Confidence and Determined are my three top ones to use everyday! I love how they can take you from day-to-night. Whether you have work meetings, a coffee catch up with the girls, or play dates or date night! You will be looking and feeling, “your best!” xo
Reading up on your fave beauty inspiration is a must! xo I love and adore magazines and find beautiful inspo each and every day, flicking through my fave mags, both in print and online! xo

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