My Perfume Confession

I have a confession to make... until very recently, I must admit to being what can only be described as a perfume snob. My adamancy that Chanel Coco Mademoiselle was the only perfume for me has often put me out of pocket (even as a student I insisted on wearing it!). Now, it must be said, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle is an absolutely divine perfume - it smells irresistible, and lasts for at least 24 hours - and it really is worth the price tag. However, realistically, as a girl with a student loan to repay whilst working for a charity, is it really sensible that I insist on wearing such a scent every day? I think I can answer that question myself, and the answer is no, it is not sensible (my mother will be delighted when she reads this!).

My snobbery began to weaken at Christmas time: a member of our greater family had bought me a bottle of Kate Moss Parfum, and I was utterly surprised to learn that actually, the scent was very appealing! Before this experience, I really would never have worn a scent that was supposedly made by a celebrity (such was the perfume snob in me!), however it really did begin to change my thinking... I was slowly coming around to the idea that maybe I didn't have to wear Chanel every day.... So I began to search for a middle priced perfume that I could wear every day (once my Kate Moss Parfum was empty!). I came across the new Marc Jacobs Daisy eau so Fresh Sunshine edition and simply fell in love! The bottle is gorgeous, it smells deliciously like summer, and the price tag is reasonable. So here are my three summer scent suggestions for those who want to smell gorgeous:

CHANEL

Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum 50ml

£67

www.boots.com

MARC JACOBS

Daisy eau so Fresh Sunshine Edition, eau de Toilette 75ml

£48

www.selfridges.com

KATE MOSS

eau de Toilette Parfum

£19.95 

www.boots.com

My Chanel Coco Mademoiselle will always be top on my list of scents, whether that be in the Summer or Winter months, however now I have learnt to treasure it for special occasions, rather than wear it every day. The Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss scents really are fabulous alternatives for every day use, and I really am very happy with the compromise. I am so very glad that my snobbery has been reversed! 

Are you a perfume snob? Or are you willing to step out of your perfume comfort zone?

Love Lucy x

April Wish List: Top Ten

For those of us living in the UK, March was a pretty chilly month, and if the weather reports are to be listened to, April isn't looking too promising either. As depressing as this may initially seem, I am inclined to use this unseasonal cold-snap to practice my styling for the colder seasons (although the high street is evidently trying to pretend that kinder weather is on the way, and Spring/Summer 2013 clothes are all that can be found in the shops!). I have chosen bright but layer-able clothes for this month's Wish List - such as the pink Topshop cami and the Next blue pac-a-mac - this way I can wear spring colours whilst protecting against the undesirable weather. I have also included Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette to bring some Spring scents into my life! So, here's a look at my Top Ten for April:

1.

WHISTLES

blue wooster tote (in the sale!)

£90

www.whistles.co.uk

2.

MARC JACOBS

daisy eau de toilette 50ml

£45

www.boots.com

3.

NEXT

blue pac-a-mac

£28

www.next.co.uk

4.

DAISY

aura chakra bracelet in 24c gold

£86

www.daisyjewellery.com

5.

TOPSHOP

pink strappy cami

£18

www.topshop.com

6.

TOPSHOP

love tube skirt

£22

www.topshop.com

7.

BURBERRY PRORSUM

metallic python bow belt in teal blue

£495

uk.burberry.com

8.

CHANEL

le vernis nail colour in rose exuberant

£18

www.selfridges.com

9.

ZARA

zebra pattern jacquard coat

£89.99

www.zara.com

10.

TOPSHOP

soldier colour block platforms

£80

www.topshop.com

So, I know it's cold out there, but do try to layer up some colours to put some cheer into your days! I'm also going to make sure that I up my exercise and eat cleanly (especially after all those Easter eggs!), and I'm hoping these little things will make a big difference in my attitude towards this dreary weather. 

What will you be wearing this April to cheer yourself up?

Love Lucy x