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Thursday, July 2, 2020
How to wear fragrance in today’s day
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Sunday, January 12, 2020
2020 Fragrance - Chic by Caroline Herrera
Oh - I've picked my new fragrance for the new season, and it's Chic by Caroline Herrera.
It's light, spicy, citrusy and on me it dries down to a soft powdery spice scent.
Yes, I still have my favorites; Chanel No. 5 and Joy by Jean Patou.
What have you selected as a go to scent for 2020? If you want to try this scent, please use this link to purchase on Amazon.
(*it's an affiliate link - thank you for shopping with me)
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Monday, December 2, 2019
Vlogmas much?
Happy Monday! Who is counting down an advent calendar? Anyone else doing vlogmas?
Happy December 2nd - and this is the first official vlogmas post because yesterday was Sunday, December 1st and I was just too tired! Sorry!
Ok - the push is to finish the DECADE with 5000 subscribers! Would you please help me meet that goal by subscribing and sharing? Thank you!
Now this vlogmas got a wee bit chatty and I forgot to show the LEGO advent calendar but I did share about Pete and the dream to give him an ultimate tank with mangrove style roots to hide and sleep in!
And in case anyone is doing some lovely shopping for strangers out there... this is on my Christmas wish list! New fragrance - the Tom Ford Jasmine Rouge https://amzn.to/2OHdSjn
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Friday, May 10, 2019
Flashback Friday - The Mother's Day Edition - great gift ideas!
Happy Friday! I hope you are having an awesome day and getting ready to celebrate an amazing holiday weekend! In the USA, it's Mother's Day - a time to honor the person in your life who has been a mother to you!
I have had a wild ride recently with work, travel, a graduation, now Mother's Day and then my birthday. All good times, all in a weekend!
Don't even ask about the wild weather! It's been cool and raining in my normally hot and dry desert home. No complaints - just weird.
Now below I have some classic and helpful gift ideas for your Mother's Day celebrations and there is still time to get something wonderful for your mom! I swear by buying fragrance at this time of year for the gift with purchases - so get some perfume for you and some for mom!
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Monday, April 8, 2019
Monday Mashup - GRWM for NAB & More
Hi ya Gorgeous!
Happy Monday to you! Oh it's going to be a fun adventure and work filled start to the week and I'm so excited for it!
I'm leaving, quite literally, now, for Las Vegas for the National Association of Broadcasters show. NAB for short. It's a good time with lots to learn and a chance to see some old friends and make some new.
If you have anything to do with technology, podcasting, AR, VR, AI, film, tv, webseries, broadcasting any kind of production - this show is for you! There are still codes for free exhibit passes that get you a start to all the goodness! Visit http://nabshow.org to learn more.
Now, onto today's video! Stay tuned to Twitter for the updates from the show @Cherelynn
This video is a chit chat through getting ready and things, doin's, and such going on!
(*and side note: the first upload failed, and I had to scramble to get this one up! Apologies for the rough cut - but- somebody had to do it! I'm at NAB show - when I get back, I'll have a full report for you!)
I'm using some of my product faves and have Amazon affiliate links below if you would like to get some too!
Stay awesome and I'm looking forward to your thoughts in the comments!
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...and final note - thank you for hanging in there with such a rough video! Who here has ever taken a loooong time to edit the most perfect video ...waited a heinous amount of time to upload it, only to have it fail and lose the video? Ditto. That's why, I'm loading the rough cut because it parlays information to the other videos coming out this week. You need this!
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
What the Fragrance Lover Wants for a Gift | Wild Spirit Fragrances
Hi ya Gorgeous!
Today I have a wee sneak peek into what's coming for the Christmas season with Wild Spirit Fragrances. I received this as a gift from the brand and I just had to share!
Expect this to be coming into stores in the next couple of weeks. If you need a unique gift for a co-worker, teacher, girl scout troop leader, mail lady, sister, friend or yourself, give this!
You may think it's too early for a holiday post - but no - actually it's not. Why you say? Because the clock is ticking! The days from here on to the first week of January are going to go by fast and fill up - so, start on that shopping list!
Now, this brand is a new best favorite of mine. It's a healthy fragrance with no funky stuff in it, like phtalates and parabens! It is made in the USA and easily available at Walmart and Walmart.com
The base of these scents are essential oils. You can wear one, or mix and match. Fragrance is the ultimate accessory!
This video shows you the upcoming holiday gift package that is going to be in stores soon. So watch the video and then get ready to find in stores!
Learn more about the brand here:
http://wildspiritfragrances.com
Music: Be Mine Tonight by Andrew Kopacz
Get yours here: http://andykopaczmusic.com
(*Andy scored my recent short film THIRSTY starring Leah Nead as Ebba. Watch on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2POzSa9 )
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Monday, August 6, 2018
Wild Spirit Fragrances for Back to School Confidence
Happy Monday!
Oh boy do I ever love a Monday. Anything and everything is possible on a Monday. I have a jam action packed week ahead of me and though it's a lot of work, I'm excited for the creative challenge!
Woot woot!
There are a lot of videos coming up this week so stay tuned for that goodness!
A few thoughts before we get into the video for today, of which there are two because there was just so much to share about Wild Spirit Fragrances that it really required two posts.
Back to school is in full swing here in Arizona and in Nevada and many other places around the country. That could mean, "back to bullying, being teased, harassed, having lunch money stolen," and in general a miserable life for a kid.
Do you remember ever having a job that you hated, but you needed the money so you still forced yourself to go and being there made you physically sick, but you had to go?
For some kids, that's what back to school is like instead of being the joy of seeing old friends, having new clothes, shoes, backpacks and school supplies.
So this fragrance that I came across (details in the video) is perfect for a kid, boy or girl, who is going back to school and needs a boost of confidence.
I agree with Coco Chanel, that fragrance is the best accessory! As is a smile!
So enjoy the video and going forward into this year, boost your confidence with a great scent. It can be the scent secret that a student has to help boost their morale in a tough day!
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Monday, May 7, 2018
Gettin' Ready for Mother's Day - Gift Suggestions For You
Happy Monday!
I think I've said it before, but just in case, I love Mondays! I get so much accomplished!
Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 13 - which is also my birthday! Every couple of years as the calendar cycles, my birthday and Mother's Day fall on the same day. I get double the celebration!
I must say that as a proud mother of a son, I find my most favorite Mother's Day gifts are the ones he makes for me. He is an excellent technical artist and draws the most intricate ships, tanks, planes and aircraft carriers. I love receiving his artwork!
Though some wine, chocolate and perfume is good too with the help of Grandma and Grandpa who take him shopping for me.
So, while those are some of my favorite gifts - I have some great choices for you to get on Amazon Prime with free shipping that if you order in the next day or two, there is still plenty of time to receive it and wrap it for the person who was a Mom to you.
A great Spring'y / Summery handbag! This is a Zac Posen bag - though anything light colored would make for a great Mom handbag!
Classic Fragrance! This Marc Jacobs scent is fresh and modern for Moms!
A lovely piece of jewelery! Pearls are always a great choice!
And for fun, here is a video of a great gift set from Borghese! Their skincare products are amazing! Enjoy!
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Saturday, September 16, 2017
Happy Fair Day with Demeter Dirt Cologne Spray
Today in my wee town is the county fair. It's old fashioned and I love it. When I was a child, I participated in 4-H and always had a lamb in the livestock show of the fair and then some artwork too! Fairs are good family fun!
So we are heading out pretty soon for a long day of sun and fun, fried foods, shows, and rides. My son loves the rides and I used to but after giving birth I get wicked motion sickness. Any one else have that challenge?
Before I go, this is the fragrance I am wearing today to keep me fresh and well scented among the cows, rides, popcorn and fried everything - Demeter Dirt.
Today, with fragrances from Baby Powder and Pure Soap to Gin & Tonic, Play-Doh, Vanilla Cake Batter and even Pizza, we have radically expanded our olfactory goals and geographic reach. Not only can you now buy Demeter fragrances from Apple Blossom to Zombie, but you can buy them from New York to Beijing, and from Moscow to London.
You can get your own Demeter Dirt on Amazon or try any one of the other fun scents, like Grass, Apple Blossom or Zombie!
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Friday, December 30, 2016
JOY by Jean Patou Collectors Edition
TGIF! Woo hoo! It's almost 2017. I can hardly wait. 2016 has been a frosted turd of a year and I am ready to put it behind me. I boldly go into the future and excited for all that the new year has in store for me, Makeup University, you and the world! It's going to be a hallmark year, I just know it.
For those who are new to Makeup University, you need to know, that I am a fragrance lover. I would wear a great parfum, fancy boots and handbag and call myself ready for the day. No cares for my Walmart tshirt and thrift store jeans, if my boots, bag and fragrance are in order than so is everything else!
With that said, I just received a sample of the ultimate fragrance, JOY by Jean Patou.
I love this scent. I have wanted this perfume for decades, since I was a young girl in a small town and smelling the scent strip in a Vogue magazine. I kept one of the soaps for myself and have shared the other three with my Mom and girl friends who need something powerful for the new year.
In my experience, everything about this scent is beauty, luxury, and power. It has amazing silage and it dries down into a rosy jasmine blend that is warm and inviting. This is the collectors edition and I'm so excited to have it. I will definitely be replacing my normal Chanel No5 with Joy for the events coming up in Las Vegas.
Now I have been seeing online that it's sold out - do not dismay - just keep looking and visit your local Nieman Marcus and ask if they have it available. Trust me, you want this! Cheers to the best 2017 ever!
JOY Collectors Edition
Each bottle is filled by hand with a black glass dropper and is sealed and wrapped with a delicate golden thread. This work of art is presented in an elegant, beautifully textured box, delicately embossed with the JEAN PATOU monogram.
Lyrical, sensual and liberating, JEAN PATOU’S JOY bridges the distance between East and West, presenting a timeless fragrance and flacon which resonate with universal appeal.
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Saturday, October 15, 2016
Helena Christensen & Elizabeth Gaynes Launch Their Niche Fragrance Line - strangelove nyc - at VIP Luncheon in Bergdorf Goodman
So, if you have been with Makeup University any amount of time, you would know that I LOVE fragrance.
If you are new here, welcome and by the way, I love fragrance. It is my favorite and most used accessory and even if you have on an inexpensive thrifted outfit, a great perfume can class and jazz the whole thing up to a Vogue cover!
That's why I'm sharing the news about Helena Christensen and her new fragrance available at Bergdorf Goodman. I haven't got a sample yet...but I'm going to check the mail right now!
Enjoy and get yourself to Bergdorf's quick and get a whiff then tell me what it's like!
Brooke Shields, Camilla Staerk and Danielle Snyder (of Dannijo) joined a celebratory luncheon at the BG Restaurant inside Bergdorf Goodman.
“It’s hard to find a perfume that you would want to put on every single day, spray it in your hair, spray it all over your body, and that’s how I felt when I got to smell the first samples,” Creative Director Helena Christensen said. “When you first try deadofnight, your senses are stimulated in the most magical way; you are simply transfixed by its power. With meltmyheart, you first fall in love with the scent itself; it is so tender and poetic, so full of yearning romance. It makes your heart flutter. It’s about surrendering to love and experiencing it fully.”
Sourced from exotic locales like Borneo, Madagascar, Mauritius and India, strangelove nyc uses some of the rarest natural oils and selected ingredients in the world, creating completely original scents that are long-lasting, extremely sensual and unquestionably unique.
Attached please find a few photos for your editorial use of Helena Christensen and Brooke Shields courtesy of strangelove nyc. We have additional images if you would like too.
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Saturday, July 16, 2016
Fragrance Face Off: Versace Crystal Noir vs Miami Glow by JLO
Happy Caturday!
Today I have a blog post with a video for you on one of my favorite subjects...fragrance!
I absolutely love fragrance and I think that perfume is the best accessory!
Makeup University received two fragrance samples, Miami Glow by JLO and Versace Crystal Noir.
I really like both scents, though I love the Versace Crystal Noir.
Details on Versace Crystal Noir: According to Donatella Versace, Crystal Noir is a rare essence, sensual and delicate. The central note of the composition is mysterious gardenia, fresh, sensual, luminous and creamy, reproduced by 'headspace' technology,. Amber and musk in the base make the scent dark and mysterious, very sensual and distinct. The fragrance was created by Antoine Lie in 2004.
( I can hardly believe this fragrance is ten years old? About $40 online)
Notes on Miami Glow by JLO
Miami Glow creators drew their inspiration from the enormous success of its forerunner, Glow. This perfume is ment for very young women. Miami Glow is the soul of this city with its palm trees, beaches, parties, freedom and passion. Jennifer Lopez says that beside her home town, New York, Miami is her favorite city in the world. It starts with lush and juicy notes of pink grapefruit, coconut water, passionfruit and blackcurrant. The heart is a blend of orange blossom, helitrope and cyclamen. The drydown is sensual and sunny in a sensual vanilla, musks, blond woods and amber vail. Miami Glow was launched in 2005. The nose behind this fragrance is Caroline Sabas.
(This is about $20 at retailers)
I got my fragrance notes from Fragrantica.com
Enjoy what's left of summer!
BTS is upon us...
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Tuesday, February 9, 2016
The complete countdown to important happenings this week: beauty, lifestyle and more featuring SNAP Perfumes
It's Tuesday. Not a whole lot going on, on a Tuesday. So it gives a chance to catch up on things that are going to, go on.
Here's the short list of what's going on:
February 12th: Lincoln's Birthday
February 13th: Arizona's Birthday
February 14th: Valentine's Day
February 15th: President's Day AND Single's Day and Grammy's live on CBS...and most importantly,
TEEN WEEK begins! Woo hoo!
Can anything else happen on February 15th?
Whoa.
So going forward, I have blog posts coming up with product reviews as well as live tweeting and reports with some YouTube videos mixed in for good luck.
Let's tackle the first thing. Valentine's Day. Why is that first? Because you may need to give a gift, get a gift, or simply enjoy something fresh for yourself.
Meet SNAP PERFUME
A Harmony of Scents
Something to note: this lil beauty is wee and could fit into your pocket, your purse, and maybe even your snood.
About SNAP Perfumes:
Snap is a portable, light-weight, compact size perfume that comes in variety of inspirational scents for men and women that suits all lifestyles. With a simple mist of perfectly blended modern aromas, Snap transcends generations of traditional fragrances and leaves you with an unforgettable sensational lasting impression.
The sleek urban packaging of the Snap line is made out of environmental friendly materials and is 100% recyclable. Have fun choosing from the gender specific collection of looks, which range from cool metallic finishes, to dynamic colorful designs that all complement the high quality of what is already inside
The SNAP Perfumes are just $14.99 and available at Amazon!
There are SNAP Perfumes for ladies and gentleman meaning you can get one for you and give one for your loved one! If you need a Valentine's Day gift, Arizona birthday gift, or Single's Day gift, please consider SNAP Perfumes!
Now, stay tuned for TEEN WEEK coming up ....and in the meantime, enjoy this post from last year's TEEN WEEK from Ooh La Nicoise blogger and actress, Jessica Kinni!
http://makeupuniversity.blogspot.com/2015/02/teen-week-go-for-it-wee-word-of-advice.html
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Saturday, December 5, 2015
Fragrancenet and Carmen Electra: the how to video review
Happy Saturday!
It's a busy one here. Mancub and I are getting ready to see the Nutcracker ballet, eat prime rib and enjoy some some Christmas tradition fun!
Today I have a perfume gift idea from Fragrancenet.com! It's the new celebrity scent from Carmen Electra!
Now on to the video review!
Monday, March 16, 2015
Caress Forever Collection: the world's first fragrance touch technology
Happy Monday!
It's been a whirlwind around here! Travel. Events.Family. Celebrations. Blog. Life. In general!
So the week is starting off at a break neck speed and much has to be done before my family does some traveling and our new sweet girl comes home.
Something to help add some luxury to this busy and hectic week is the new Forever Collection by Caress featuring the world's first fragrance touch technology.
I received two samples, one is a pink colored body gel called Adore Forever and the other is a red colored body gel called Love Forever. I am such a fragrance lover that both of these scents were amazing and a joy to test out!
Here is my experience!
Friday, December 17, 2010
CELINE fragrance is Christmas stocking stuffer ready!
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Hello beautiful and mighty women! Moms-you are so amazing and if you want fragrance for your Christmas stocking why not get it yourself instead of waiting and hoping?
I'm holding the perfume trio gift set from Celine Dion which is made by Coty.
Those are 3 amazing scents that can fit any situation or type of day/evening you are having! I'm personally particularly tickled by the pink oval bottle called Sensational!
But don't take my word for it! Hot foot it over to your local Target, Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid or Macy's and pick yourself up some! I know you will be glad you did!
And remember, now (meaning Christmas time) and Mother's Day are the two best times of year to buy fragrance whether for yourself or gifts because they always come with great gifts with purchase or in sets that are discounted and great values. Enjoy!
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Friday, December 10, 2010
Want White Diamonds on your Christmas tree or for Hanukkah?
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Hello friends! Happy Hanukkah to you and Merry Christmas to all!
Oh this fragrance is so complex with so many different notes that dry down in layers of scenty intrigue!
Elizabeth Taylor's White Diamonds is as classic a fragrance as Chanel No. 5 in my opinion! Plus it comes in a beautiful gift box perfect for giving! Included in the gift set...just in time for tonights Hanukkah celebration or for Christmas in a few weeks is a body wash, body creme, large perfume atomizer and also a wee purse size so you can freshen up your scent as needed.
You know, I'm sure you know this already but in case you don't I'm going to tell you right now: there are 2 best times of year to buy perfume for yourself and anyone else and that is right now in the Christmas season and Mother's day because the gift sets have a slight discount and always come with generous gwp's (gifts with purchase) such as the hand cremes and body washes. Love it!
I know you want some White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor so visit the Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart, Target, JC Penney's, Sears, or online retailer of your choice and get some. You will be glad you did!
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Amazing Grace! Get some!
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The holidays are practically here! Are you totally ready for them? Shopping done, decorations complete? Yeah, we aren't either. Luckily, this guide has everything you need to get ready in a snap. From the perfect gifts for everyone on your list to ways to de-stress and truly enjoy this fun and busy time! |

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Thursday, October 8, 2009
YSL Parisienne...for the Fall Cougar in all of you
| From drugstore to high-end, waterproof to washable, we found the best of the best |
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| TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9 |
| Readers love "the light scent of roses," and call it "a lovely change from the usual chemical smell of other brands ..." |
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| "You want those thick, feathery, movie star-quality flutters like you see in magazines, well, this stuff delivers!†|
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| "The brush is a mix of very short and long bristles, making application a breeze while lashes are coated and clump-free in [one] easy swoop ..." |
Oh yeah! I'm a fragrance junkie! Ooh and I love a new fragrance! Just in time for fall in Arizona I have sampled and enjoyed ( so has the toddler) the new YSL fragrance Parisienne with a media campaign featuring Kate Moss.
Here's a link to where you can get some:
http://www.yslbeautyus.com/womens-fragrance-parisienne-fragrance/c36_115_116/p461/new-parisienne-eau-de-parfum-spray/product_info.html?gclid=CJWI6Prqq50CFSUsawodf2w5ig
And though I love the fragrance, I love the price point. Most fragrances seem to be hoving in the $65 range...though this is only $39 for a generous size.
It's a step up f rom using a classic YSL fragrance like Baby Doll. This scent is part Damask Rose and part blackberry with an intriguing scent that lasts.
Here's a YouTube link for the video with Kate Moss. Love the shoes, love the fragrance, love the roses, but could do without all the writhing. Funny, some male bloggers posted just the opposite!
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlVwjzyCvZM
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