LOVE AT FIRST SNIFF: Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess

Estée Lauder is having a moment. A serious moment, which has arguably come along with the introduction of their limited edition Bronze Goddess summer 2013 range. I have already spoken about their pure colour illuminating powder gelee (heat wave) in my haul post, but my new purchase wowed me even more than my first. Bronze Goddess skinscent is AMAZING. I know they do one of these every year, but I never paid it much attention. In fact, before this year, I had never really been drawn to the Estée Lauder stand that much, always opting for more 'fun' products from the likes of Mac and Benefit. But this collection has given me a new found respect for the brand, and this perfume has, I believe, started what I feel will be a long term love affair. As I have already said...

love at first sniff. 

The coconut-y, vanilla-y, orange-y scent makes me so nostalgic for family holidays in Barbados and sun cream, beaches and tall, cool cocktails. It smells so exotic and lasts on the skin all day (something I consider important in perfumes...if I'm going to be paying the big bucks for a perfume, I expect it to LAST). It is so different from all my other perfumes, and I can see myself being loyal to it all summer long. The rest of the collection looks pretty exciting too, including a HUGE shimmery bronzer and a couple of pretty roll-on lip glosses. I don't think anything will live up to the Bronze Goddess perfume deliciousness however...it has set the bar super high. Seriously, do it. Shop the collection here. 

Have any of you guys tried anything from the Bronze Goddess range?

B. 

AN IMPULSE HAUL (all together now...whoooops)

OOPS. I did a little shopping. A little too much for my measly student budget! 

First a stop in Space NK. The Bumble and Bumble Surf Foam wash shampoo and creme rinse conditioner has been on my list ever since I saw it on The Man Repeller's instagram early last month. I have used it twice and have so much love for it already. Even better, the lady in the store was SO super friendly and helpful, so it was a successful visit! Next up was a trip to the Estee Lauder stand. I pretty desperately wanted to get my mitts on the limited edition Gelee illuminating blush in Tease, but it has sold out everywhere. Instead I opted for the gorgeous pure colour illuminating powder gelee in heat wave (from their summer collection); a highlighter which has been raved about on the blogsphere, and for good reason. 

Mac was also on the cards, and as an attempt to buy a dupe for my long awaited Show Orchid lipstick (soon to be mine after a very complicated and long hunt for the stuff, finally resulting in contacting some American friends to send it over to me) I snapped up the cult favourite Girl about town lipstick, which is a gorgeous fuchsia pink. I also picked up the Asian Flower sheen supreme lipstick, which I have completely fallen head over heels for. It is a delicious light purpley glossy shade. Finally, I was given the Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir travel candle as a present (it is my favourite Jo Malone scent- blog post to come soon!). I am yet to crack this open, the packaging is just too pretty! 

Expect to see some reviews on some of these bits, or for them to pop up in my monthly favourites! What have you guys been buying lately? 

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B.