These are a few of my favourite things... just writing that title along has me singing the song from The Sound Of Music, I need to watch that film again, it's one of my all-time favourites but enough jibber jabber from me. I wanted to share with you all some of my favourite things and some of them I doubt will be a surprise. These are all things which I am loving for the winter season and have been using lately. Everything is quite girly and pretty too and are perfect for adding a bit of glamour and lux to my days.
Yankee Candles - I don't think it's a surprise to see these included in a favourites post of mine. For those of you who haven't yet seen my Yankee Candle collection post I think it shows off my obsession quite well for the brand. Sparkling Snow is the newest edition to my collection and was a gift from my lovely fiance. This was the only jar of this scent left in the shop and I love it, I must admit it was the festive name that drew me to it in the first place. It's a fresh, clean scent which really does give off the smell of snow on pine trees, it's so festive. I don't want to burn it though as the wax has glitter throughout it and is so pretty! Sugared Apple and Candy Cane Lane are new additions to my wax tart collection and are now sitting in my festive scents jar. Candy Cane Lane has the scent of candy canes (ta-dah for the surprise!) and is a really sweet scent. Sugared Apple has a real Christmassy scent to me, smelling of apples sprinkled with sugar and hints of vanilla.
Perfume - I've always loved perfume, since a young age I've loved all the different scents and the gorgeous looking bottles they come in. Perfume fragrances always remind me of people who wear them and memories from when I was younger and I love that. I always remember my mother having the Elizabeth Taylor 'White Diamonds' perfume and I was obsessed with the bottle. When I first saw Vera Wang 'Princess' I wanted the perfume purely for the bottle alone, it's so pretty with it's lilac heart shape and gold crown lid but the perfume smells gorgeous too. The scent always reminds me of getting ready for nights out when I was in my late teens and the fun times my old friends and I had. I've been wearing this perfume everyday lately and I think it's a great scent for winter.
Pearls/Jewellery In General - Since a young age I've always had an interest in jewellery and in my school year book someone commented that I'll always be known for "my blonde hair and all the jewellery", they were probably right. I haven't been wearing my jewellery lately and it's a shame as I've so much of it so when I discovered my gorgeous pale pink pearls whilst cleaning out my cupboard the other day I just had to start wearing them again. I think they're so pretty for winter and these were actually one of the first gifts my fiance ever gave me so I really should wear them.
Lipstick - Everyone who knows me knows of my obsession for lipsticks and I've quite a vast collection of brands and shades. I've been wearing my Chanel L'Exuberante a lot lately and I love the matte hot pink shade. It's probably the most expensive lipstick I own so I should wear it as often as I can. It's nice to have a little bit of luxury as part of my everyday makeup.
My Engagement Ring - The most important piece of jewellery I own if not just for the sentimental value alone. The ring is white gold with diamonds and sapphire. My fiance said he picked it as "the blue reminded him of my eyes", I'm not quite too sure about that but it certainly does match our sons eyes pretty well, maybe he could see the future whilst picking it out! I love this ring so much, it has a classic elegance I think.
These are just a few of my favourite things. What are a few of your favourite things?
A real girlie girl like me.. that's wonderful to know that I'm not the only one in the world that likes to feel exactly that way.
ReplyDeleteVera Wang perfumes are so nice, I have quite a collection of all the different princess ones! Xx
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That scent of candle seems sweet and pleasing for relaxation and vibrance. I think it would be one of my favorites as well for this season.
ReplyDeleteI have been obsessed with Yankee Candles for......EVER. I love that they are made here in Massachusetts. I have been to the factory a few times!
ReplyDeleteLove the Yankee Cadles too even though I don't have any at the moment. A little bit of luxury is indeed the perfect thing for a boost of confidence, which is why bought myself the perfect lipstick- MAC Diva! I'm in love. I'm also loving Eva Longoria's Perfect Red from the L'Oreal's Pure Reds Collection. I feel like this 2 lipsticks were basically made for me. :)) So yeah, this are my favourites lately. :D
ReplyDeleteThese products has a great scent. The candles can really be soothing to our senses.
ReplyDeleteThat chanel lipstick is something I'd probably drool over - haha love the color!
ReplyDeleteYankee candles always smell the best! Also, your engagement ring is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAhhhhhh these are some of my favies as well ;-) love very Wang and Yankee candles ;-)
ReplyDeleteWe like to light candles to change the mood,,. i dont think i have seen this one in the store yet, but it sounds like it would smell really good.
ReplyDeleteI love your lipstick and yankee candle! Candles are my second favorite thing, we forever adding to our collection especially yankee.
ReplyDeleteMy girlfriend is a big Yankee Candle fan. They smell pretty good!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder you love your ring. That is just exquisite! I love Yankee candles too and the melts are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI love Yankee candles, they are my fav x
ReplyDeleteI love Vera Princess too! It's my favorite. That Chanel lipstick color looks stunning. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLOVE all things Yankee Candle! Great choices :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Christmas scents from Yankee Candle! I haven't been by Yankee Candle this year, but I can't wait to go.
ReplyDeleteI love me a good smelling Candle. Lets not forget the pink lip stick.
ReplyDeleteGreat list! I can just smell the candle now!
ReplyDeleteI love your engagement ring: Your finance is so sweet: picking something like your eyes. So romantic
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty ring, I love the blue sapphire. Yankee candles always smell so good.
ReplyDeleteI love Yankee Candles. The candy cane scent would be a great scent for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteI am yet to try out the yankee candles and the vera wang perfume, and that ring is just so beautiful x
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful engagement ring. Not too flashy - I like it that way.
ReplyDeleteLove your favorite things! I never knew that yankee came in such a small package! Love
ReplyDeleteThat ring is perfect. So classy and sophisticated. Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYankee candle is my favorite! I'm gonna have to go soon and smell those scents!
ReplyDeleteThey are all so cute, I especially love the heart shaped bottle and crown on top; it's adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh I love these. I am a sucker for candles!
ReplyDeleteYou favorite things are my favorite things! I am obsessed with Yankee Candles and Vera Wang Princess is one perfume I ALWAYS have.
ReplyDeleteAwww so romantic. That is a beautiful ring.
ReplyDeleteAnd now I want to go on a Yankee Candle shopping spree! I love their christmas scents!
ReplyDeleteThese are a few of my favorite things. I also love the background that you used for the photos.
ReplyDeleteLove the title of this blog! lol I need to make a list of my favorite things too! I happen to have a bottle of that perfume! Love it!
ReplyDeleteFor sure some of my favorites too and I am such a candle fanatic!
ReplyDeleteLovely favourites:
ReplyDeleteI love the perfumed candles...
yankee candle in candy cane sounds heavenly. I have the mistletoe at home ..... mmmmmmmm smells good! lol
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