Fall Revamp: Fragrance, the Finishing Touch

Fall is all about transitions.  From updating your makeup bag to include more matte finishes and Bordeaux lip stains to enriching your hair color, and pulling out your over-the-knee boots, it’s a woman's responsibility to be in tune and, of course, on trend.  As you're fine-tuning your new regimen, don't forget about your fragrance. During the colder months, new fragrance launches include more grounded, heavier scents filled with woodsy notes as opposed to light, citrusy ones, but in the end, it's all a matter of personal preference.  I can't count how many different fragrances I have for each season (a little obsessed), but what I wear on any given day really comes down to my mood and where I'm going.

There's a new fragrance collection I'm really impressed by, because it's created by master perfumers, yet still affordable – Essence of Beauty Fine Fragrance Collection. Offering four different scents, each line consists of these four products: Fine Fragrance Body Mist, Bath & Shower Gel, Body Lotion and Body & Hand Cream.

Here are collection descriptions:

• Secret Woods: Evoking the alluring mystery of a hidden forest, mesmerizing pomegranate, soft jasmine petals, and warm vanilla musk entice and intrigue you.
• Forever Paris: Like a new romance blossoming in the world’s most famous city of love, decadent Parisian roses, just-blushing tulips and notes of strawberry sweep you off your feet.
• Wind Kissed: Spring flowers dance delicately in the breeze as cotton flower, mimosa and white amber combine in calming harmony.
• In The Tropics: Like the tropical spirit found at the heart of the islands, pink grapefruit and juicy pomelo mingle with wild agave, cyclamen flowers, and sandalwood cream to invigorate and intrigue.

My favorite right now is the Secret Woods collection.  I've been freezing lately and have been layering it on like I've been layering on sweaters.  PS: By layering your scent (ie: using the shower gel, then body lotion and finishing with a spritz of the mist) you're giving it staying power.  Plus, the vanilla musk finish is a cozy touch.

You can find the Essence of Beauty Fine Fragrance Collection at all CVS/pharmacy and online.  Also, you may want to check out their Facebook page for upcoming giveaways and promos.

*This is a sponsored post, but all of my thoughts and actions are true.

Win L'Oreal Products from CVS Beauty and Yours Truly

I normally don't write about a ton of giveaways and contests, but since this is being done by CVS Beauty and they're giving away a ton of L'Oreal products I had to share!  It's kind of redic.  They're also letting me giveaway the Grand Prize to my readers! From now until Jan. 31st head over to the CVS Beauty Club Facebook page for a chance to win a L'Oreal "Product of the Day" (listed below).   Each day 100 fans will win and you can enter daily.  You'll also automatically be entered to win the Grand Prize gift basket filled with all 14 new L’Oreal products!

I'm giving away the Grand Prize to BeautySweetSpot readers too!  Comment below with your #1 beauty tip.  A winner will be chosen at random on 2/1/12 and be announced on BeautySweetSpot's Facebook page.

The Beauty Club & L’Oreal Grand Prize Gift Basket includes one each of the daily prizes:

• 1/18 – Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara – provides eye-catching lashes from any angle
• 1/19 – Youth Code Foaming Gel Cleanser – removes impurities and gently exfoliates for smooth skin
• 1/20 – EverCrème Cleansing Conditioner – an ultra-gentle, low lathering face wash that cleanses and conditions in one step
• 1/21 – Colour Riche Lip Balm – SPF 15 balm with a subtle hint of color
• 1/22 – Colour Riche Nail Color – provides intense color with a high shine that lasts for up to 10 days
• 1/23 – Youth Code Dark Spot Serum Corrector – clinically proven serum fades dark spots to reveal luminous skin
• 1/24 – EverCrème Intense Nourishing Shampoo & Conditioner – deeply restores lost moisture to make hair soft and shiny
• 1/25 – Colour Riche Nail Color – provides intense color with a high shine that lasts for up to 10 days
• 1/26– EverStyle Strong Hold Styling Spray – high-performance, alcohol-free spray that locks in and holds any style all day
• 1/27 – Age Perfect Serum – repairs signs of past damage, reducing the visible signs of aging
• 1/28 – Youth Code Dark Spot SPF 30 Day Cream – clinically proven cream that fades dark spots and helps prevent future discolorations
• 1/29 – Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner – provides smoldering definition for a high-drama look
• 1/30 – Infallible Eye Shadow – waterproof, crease and fade-resistance for 24-hour wear
• 1/31 – EverStyle Volume Root Lifting Spray – an alcohol-free, root lifting spray that builds thickness and lift at roots for 24-hour volume

Voting Ends This Week! Vote for Me to Attend the People's Choice Awards!

Hi ladies!  I wanted to thank you everyone who's been voting for my red carpet beauty look so far on the People's Choice Awards website.  If you don't know what I'm talking about, you can check my previous post (it's cool, I promise).  Tomorrow's the last day to vote so please keep clicking away!  If I win, I get to attend the People's Choice Awards on behalf of CVS Beauty and bring a BeautySweetSpot reader with me to walk the red carpet!

VOTE for My Red Carpet Beauty Look and YOU Can Attend the People's Choice Awards!

Hi ladies!  I'm excited to announce that I've partnered with CVS Beauty and created a video about what my red carpet beauty look would be if I were to attend the 2012 People's Choice Awards.  The video lives on the People's Choice website and I need your votes!  If I win, I get to attend the event in January and bring a dedicated BeautySweetSpot reader with me! I chose to center my red carpet look around confidence, because no matter what I'll end up wearing, I know there are certain elements of my beauty routine that won't change.  When I get ready for big events I always play up my best asset (eyes), make sure my hair is super shiny and teeth are pearlywhite and smile ready.  Check out my video to see how I achieve the results.

Voting began and runs through Tuesday, December 6th.  Please tell your friends!  I'd love to bring one of you on the red carpet with me!