Smell This: 'Stella' by Stella McCartney

One of my friends has been raving about 'Stella' by Stella McCartney for a long time so I decided to test it out on a recent trip on Sephora. The first description that came to mind after smelling it was that it's an intense floral with a swift kick. My friend also recommended that I wait a few minutes and then smell it again because it becomes much sweeter and she was right! This perfume is both a sweet and sultry smell, made from several roses such as peonies, roses, amber and mandarin.

The Eau do Parfum Roll-On is a great deal at $16 (look for it in the bins near the cash registers at most Sephora stores). I've been really trying to watch the dollars and I have more perfume than I can ever finish (it's not like eyeshadow which I keep for years), but I really wanted 'Stella'. The Roll-On is also great for traveling so it will definitely be in my bags for my upcoming trip to Florida.

Now, I just have to stop putting it on so that I don't get sick of it by the time I go on vacation!

Smell This: YSL Elle

My friend recently had an engagement party and I was looking for a good gift. I wanted to give her something she could use and what could be better than perfume? I chose Yves Saint Laurent's Elle. First of all, I love the name and it seems perfectly-suited for my friend. She's one of the most beautiful girls I know and everyone that has ever seen her would definitely agree. But, I digress. I love the combination of woodsy and floral that embodies Elle's scent. It's great for a sophisticated night out. Although the packaging is simple, it's very elegant and would look great on a dresser or vanity table!