Review: Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile Perfume (and GIVEAWAY!)

I try to match my perfume to my mood, or to the activities I'm doing that day. I have a few to choose from when it comes to 'date night', or 'drinks with the girls', but I've been struggling to find the perfect 'work' scent. The perfume you can spritz in the morning and have it last all day. The perfume that can uplift your mood in the morning, and make you forget that you're about to head off to work for 8 or 9 hours.
Guys, I think I've found it.

Acqua di Parma Magnolia Nobile.

 

As the name suggests, Magnolia is a strong note in this perfume, and this is a floral fragrance. But, I was really surprised when I first sprayed it, because the top notes contain citrus (Bergamont, Mandarin, Citron and Lemon) which make it really fresh and interesting. I think this always helps to take away the sickly sweetness you get with some floral fragrances.Unlike other florals in my collection, to me this is a much more mature scent. I think that's because whilst you definitely notice the floral notes, they're understated and part of a much deeper fragrance mix. After wearing this on my skin, it settles and I can smell hints of jasmine, musk, vanilla. I love the longevity, and have found that it lasts for hours on my skin - I spray it before I leave for work (around 7.45am) and I still catch subtle whiffs of it up until 5pm the same day.

This perfume is classic, and I can see it working for sophisticated women of all ages!

You can buy it from David Jones here, along with almost every other fragrance you could ever want.

David Jones Australia have also very generously given me an extra bottle to give away to one of you fantastic readers! Due to shipping restrictions, this giveaway is only open to Australian residents (sorry international readers!). Fill out the rafflecopter below to enter!
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1. You must be over the age of 16 to enter. If you are under this age, you must have your parent's consent to enter. 

2. This is a game of skill (hence the answering of the question)

3. If you do not comply with the rules on entering, your entry will be deemed as invalid. 

4. The competition will end on the 6th October 2014. The winner will be decided and notified, and given 24 hours to respond. If there is no response, a new winner will be decided and will also have 24 hours to respond. 

5. The prize will be mailed out, using regular Australian Post within a week of the winner responding. If the winner would like registered post or tracking, they agree to pay the costs of this. 

6. This giveaway is open to Australian residents only.

Disclaimer: This item was sent to me for editorial consideration from the kind people at David Jones. This has not influenced my review, and all thoughts and opinions are my own. Check out my disclaimer for further details.



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My Handbag Essentials!

I've done a few 'what's in my bag' posts in the past. These days I tend to switch between a backpack for uni and a handbag for work, and a small shoulder bag when I'm just quickly heading out. Today I thought I'd share with you the select items that I always make sure I interchange when swapping my items in and out of bags! I keep everything in a small rose gold mesh pouch I picked up from Mimco. 

I always carry a little pocket-sized mirror. Useful for applying lipstick and touching up makeup, and useful for checking that you don't have food on your face between your teeth. Pretty sure I picked this one up at Priceline for a couple of buck-a-roos. I always carry some ibuprofen around with me as well, for headaches, cramps, muscle aches and for handing out when my other lady friends have similar problems. 

I always carry a hand cream. At the moment it's L'occitane's Rose Aurore. This is a really sweet-smelling light-weight hand cream, and it's perfect for the warmer weather. I normally switch to something a bit heavier during winter. I always carry lipbalm and whatever lipstick I'm wearing that day. I keep a stash of Maybelline's Baby Lips Colour for days I forget to apply lippy, and I've been really liking the Chapstick Everyday Lip Care for general lip nourishment. This contains aloe vera and vitamin E, which is really hydrating.

I was sent this cute packet of Flugs* the other week, and immediately stashed them in my bag. The idea behind them is that when you break the strap on your thongs (the ones you wear on your feet!) you clip the little butterfly insert on, and it fixes them! (There are better instructions on the website here) Genius! And they're Aussie made and owned, and you know how I love supporting Aussie businesses! I'll be honest and admit I haven't tried them out yet, and didn't feel like breaking my thongs to do so, but I don't see how they would not work. But, I thought they're too cute and small, and too good of an idea to not carry with me. I wear thongs a lot, and to think something so cheap can fix my beloved thongs should they break is amazing! You can buy them online here.

I also always carry some perfume with me. I discovered travalo's a couple of years ago, fell in love and since then have amassed a couple. I love them because they're really small, they don't take up much space and they won't shatter and break, spilling perfume throughout my bag. 

What are the essential products you carry with you?

Disclaimer: Items listed with an asterix (*) were sent to me for editorial consideration. This has not influenced my review, and all thoughts and opinions are my own. Check out my disclaimer for further details. 



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