Gucci Envy Me: My Daily Fragrance (At the Moment)

Gucci Envy Me (2004)

Top Notes: Pink Peony, Pink Pepper, Cassia, Peach, Mango

Middle Notes: Litchi, Pomegranate, Pineapple

Base Notes: Sandalwood, White Tea, Teakwood, White Musk

What Stands Out Most: Peony, White Musk

I am too enamored with fragrance to wear one scent for the rest of my life. My mother has been wearing Armani Code for years and rarely, if ever, deviates from doing so. I just can't do that. While I think I have finally found a fragrance I can call my "signature", that doesn't mean I will be wearing it at all times. That scent (which I must keep secret, of course!) is best when going out and about--not for work. I know that defeats the purpose of a signature scent, but believe me, the scent isn't something the general public will be used to.

Therefore, I've been wearing Gucci's "Envy Me" as of late. It's a fresh scent without being too soft (like a cologne) without being too strong (like eau de parfums and scents with stronger notes). Envy Me is great for a professional environment and is light enough for warmer weather, without being too light to disappear in the cooler months. 

I'm about halfway through the bottle, after which I will think about switching to another fragrance. I wouldn't mind clearing up some space...my collection is pretty big!

Which fragrance do you like to wear to work?

My Current Go-To Lipstick

I'm a pale person. Despite living in Florida, I have embraced my fair skin and have decided to protect it as much as possible from the sun's harmful effects. The downside is, without certain makeup items, I can look too pale...and people will make sure to let me know that. "Are you sick?" "You look different today." "What happened?" I am definitely not someone that can go without SOME sort of makeup. Usually, lipstick is the first item I will reach for.

It's no secret I love VS Beauty. Their blushes, bronzers and lip glosses are some of the best I have ever used and the prices are affordable. Lately, their Color Drama Lipstick in "Wish" has been my go-to color.

I'm willing to call this color the "Perfect Pink." Sometimes, pink lipsticks make your teeth look yellow and aren't flattering at all. This pink, thanks to the slight warm tone, brightens up my complexion without giving me Barbie lips. The texture is smooth and creamy with a nice sheen and slightly sheer pigmentation. As you can see in the image above, there is also a slight shimmer to the product. I assure you, all it does is give your lips the illusion of fullness--there is no "sparkle" visible once applied. This will definitely be a lipstick I repurchase.

Have you tried the VS Beauty lipsticks yet?