Summer Trends

Hi Lovelies.

Gosh..it feels good to be sitting behind the PC again just blogging because I have some free time , which is very rare these days because I'm constantly just caught up with day to day things, I hardly have time to sit and blog (sigh).

Anyway since I'm here I figured I compile a little What's Trending This Summer collage of what is in store at the moment and what I think is the HOT items for the summer season.

1. Earrings - H&M R149
These tassel earrings seem to be super popular lately , I've seen many bloggers and fashionistas rocking it. These earrings are a great statement to add to an outfit. I'm really contemplating on getting me a pair.

2. Sunglasses - Miss Maxi R229 (Can be purchased on Zando)
Im loving reflective lenses it updates your look instantly and gosh you guys know how much I love my sunglasses, I really need to start collecting them without one going missing or breaking before purchasing the next pair. You will find a range of colours available at most stores, girrl you gotta get you a pair you will not be sorry trust me.

3. Dress - Mr Price R159.99
The cold shoulder , bare shoulder trend is definatly the summer trend and this dress from Mr Price is soo cute I'm thinking of purchasing it myself. If you see yourself rocking this trend there are a variety of stores that you can spot bare shoulder tops/dresses.

4. Bag - Mr Price R159.99
Ok the bag may not be a trend but the colour Rose Gold and Mettallic feel is surely making a statement in fashion from jackets , sandals , jewls you name it, own anything in rose gold or mettallic you winning. I think this bag is actually cool for packing your belongings in for a day out.

5. Colourful necklaces and chokers
I'm really loving the jewellry this season soo many colours and funky designs and the brighter the better. Then... the choker trend which has been even bigger than before in my opinion and is not going anywhere soon , we did see it in winter but the trend is still going strong and think it will surely stick around for all seasons to come.

6. Shoes - Espadril R599
I NEED!!!! Ladies don't you think these shoes are amazing ? I really want to purchase every design from ESPADRIL each pair is hand made how awesome? I need to save ASAP I hope I own a pair soon. I see many stores stocking all kinds of espadrilles soo have a look around there are some affordable ones out there because the are super trendy this summer.

7. Shorts - Mr Price R159.99
Im really loving the lace detail that is being incorporated into clothing pieces lately I think it gives summer a fresh look. The boho trend seems to be dominating fashion lately I'm loving it.

There you have it my top trending pieces for the summer and where you can find them. What trends are you loving this summer?? :)

Stay Fabulous 
xoxo
-N

Review : Essence Soft Touch Mousse and Essence Camouflage Cream Concealer

Hey Beauties

 I have a beauty post up , all about the Essence Soft Touch Mousse and Essence Camouflage Concealer. I'm always on the look out for some affordable cover ups because I'm one that don't usually wear foundations/mousses everyday but like a good cover up now and then.

Essence Soft Touch Mousse - 02 Matt Beige 

I love the fact that the coverage of the mousse is good enough to last a couple of hours and for the price I think it's actually worth it . I took the shade 02 matt beige for myself as I'm fair in complexion. I'm already on my second tub soo... yup I'm happy with the product. 

I would like to buy the darker shades to experiment with some contouring. (Retails for +/- R64)

Essence Camouflage Cream Concealer 

I think this will probably be one of my favourite concealers because before applying the mousse I take a small brush and cover all my marks and under -eye area (cough cough you know them dark circles). I must say I do actually love a liquid concealer but this one does what it suppose to do and happy with the outcome once applied. (Retails for +/- R54.00)

If you a beginner at make-up like me or just looking for products to give you a basic look and looking for affordable cover up make up to experiment with then I say go ahead and purchase these from Essence and let me know what your thoughts are.

These products can be found at Clicks , DisChem and PnP stores

I hope you loved this review short and sweet and thanks for reading. 

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xoxo
-N 

#OOTD Tan Overload

Hello .... is it Monday already?? Damn where did the weekend goo!

Anyway...I ended the weekend off with a lovely afternoon stroll on the beach with the family.

About my Look: 

Soo I've been thinking and my tan shoes from Foschini is going to be a huge part of my summer wardrobe and have a feeling I'll probably be pairing it with everything besides my white sneakers that will always make an appearance. What I'm actually saying is that if you don't have a pair of tan shoes/sandals girrrrl you gotta get a pair asap. I also think I will be stocking up a lot of white tops , I see many pretty lace tops in store at the moment I need to get my hands on one. If you a girl like me that can sometimes be very lazy to to chop and change bags or accessories daily then stick to tans , black or neutrals as I did with my bag , sunnies and cap then you good to goo and can pair it with almost all your outfits. I'm also on the search for a good denim jean any suggestions?as I desperately need one because I basically took this one from my sister before she put it in the throw out pile, but I love it because I like the fit (the struggle to find a jean that fit me properly)

I then went online browsing again and thought I'd re-create my look and gathered items similar to my #OOTD look to help you get your basics for spring/summer.  

1. Sunglasses - Mr Price R59.99

2. Lace Top - Mr Price R89.99

3. Shoulder Bag - H&M R229

4. Straw Hat -H&M R249 (could not find a cap similar to mine but you will find at cotton on ...but on     the bright side a straw hat would look perfect too)

5. Denims - Foschini R550 

6. Tan Sandal - Poetry R799

I hope you enjoyed this post , thanks for reading and have a great Monday.

Stay Fabulous 

xoxo

-N 

Pop Of Spring

Hey lovelies 

Cape Town is slowly showing signs of warmer weather but Sunday was just lovely, it was all sunshine in the Mother City and the day could not be wasted at home. It was a well spent afternoon having late lunch with the family in Hout Bay catching up and enjoying the scenery.

I'm so excited for the upcoming season as we see lots of lighter colour clothing in stores that just scream spring/summer which is super exciting. I seriously need a shopping spree, I'm already eyeing so many items in store from quirky shoes to beautiful dresses.

Having trouble transitioning from winter to spring? Here are some must haves just to get you started:

• White Jean
• Versitile Sandle / Shoe or Sneaker 
• White Shirt 
• Maxi Dress
• Sunglasses

then... obviously there are the trending items such as the off the shoulder tops , pajama like pants with the funky patterns which you can buy in between if its your style or if you have a little extra cash to splurge.

In my look below I'm wearing my super comfy white jegging , a white top and layered it with a super lightweight peach jersey paired with my new favourite tan sandle (did you notice? I'm not wearing sneakers lol) and a backpack to complete the look along with a bold statement to break the outfit a bit and duuhh cannot leave those sunnies behind. It was refreshing dressing in lighter colours and weird wearing sandles after a long long time...yay! bring on those summer days. 

Hope you enjoyed this post , thanks for reading and Have a lovely Tuesday :) 

What I'm Wearing 

Jersey : Woolworths

Jegging : PNP Clothing

Shoes : Foschini

Bag : The Fix

Sunnies : Edgars

White Top : Practical Gifts (old)

Stay Fabulous 
xoxo
-N

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Current Skincare Products

Hi Beauties

I absolutely love reviewing skincare products I don't know why its just super interesting. In today's post I share all my current facial products I'm using at the moment.  

1. Drops of Youth Sleeping Mask by The Body Shop

Something different from my usual masks because this you can apply before you sleep and wash off in the morning. Its a jelly like substance and feels slimy but makes your face look much better in the AM. We all need that youth glow lol.

2. Clear complexion Blemish Clear by Almay

Helps eliminate blemishes.

3. Micellar Water by Garnier

Really impressed with this make-up remover takes off everything instantly, read more (click here).

4. Oatmeal Scrub by Yardley

I use this twice a week I really love it, read more (click here).

5. Vitamin C Energising Face Spritz by The Body Shop

I've been using this product for a while now and I think it’s one product that I must always have its easy to use, give one spritz to your face and you will look refreshed and what I love is  that it has vitamin C in it.

6. Black Head Clearing Mask by Avon

Really loving my current mask which I put on weekly it really helps with my blackheads, it’s a really good mask if you looking for a deep cleanser for your face.

7. Eyewise intense hydration firming and plumping cream by Almay

This eye cream in my opinion makes my eye area look more firm which I love.

8. Tissue Oil by African Extract Rooibos

I love using this tissue oil on my face and body as it helps to reduce scars and keep my dry skin nourished.

Please let me know if you used any of these products and if it worked for you :)

oh.. and  Happy 3 years to The Fabulosity Diary

Stay Fabulous 

xoxo

-N 

Comfort First

Hey Lovelies

You must be glad that the week is over yay!

My look I'm sharing is typically me , this is the way I like to dress other than normal basic blue jean and tee but this is probably how you would see me if you spot me. If you have not noticed in my instagram OOTD's or outfit posts you would probably always see me in my white converse , I won't lie I literally LIVE in them and wear them with like everrrythaaang!

I then paired it with the cutest jersey from cotton on along with the most awesome jegging from PNP clothing (I need all the colours asap , so far I only have two), for accessories well, just a little gold chain and sunnies for the perfect chilled weekend look. Don't get me wrong I like dressing up with heels and what not once in awhile I guess I'm just set in my go-2 look and trying to find ways to add character to my outfit.

For those of you that like the chilled look like myself and feel like you look dull and style is monotonous here are some tips to boost your outfit: 

• Add a funky knit or jersey with a different pattern this will sure change your outfit game.
• Throw on a blazer with that tee , jean and sneakers it will make you feel smart and comfortable at the same time. 
• Add a cute ankle boot and make that the statement while the rest of your outfit is plain.
• Add Accessories to your outfit you will be amazed what this can do.
• Add a pretty bold scarf or hat. 

My point is you can look stylish and be comfortable at the same time , you do not need those heels to make you feel good all the time :)

btw whatever you wear OWN IT because its YOU.

I must say my chilled looks are definitely my comfort zone because I rather be comfortable then awkward. To those rocking those bows, scarves , heels , sequined jackets , bold accessories you go girrrl !

I hope you enjoyed this post , feel free to pop me an email at thefabulositydiary@gmail.com if you want me to cover any styling tips or how I would style a certain item.

What I'm Wearing:

Jersey : Cotton On

Pants : PNP Clothing

Shoes : Converse

Sunglasses : H&M

Chain : Practical Gifts

What piece of clothing makes you feel comfortable ?? let me know on social media :)

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Have a fantastic weekend.

Stay Fabulous 

xoxo

-N

Review : Yardley Oatmeal Exfoliating Scrub

Hey Beauties

I'm totally a lover of testing exfoliators I might be obsessed hehe... if you have been reading my blog for a while I'm sure you came across my reviews on other exfoliators. The exfoliator I'm currently using is from the Yardley Oatmeal range and I must say I'm impressed.

Why you should give it a try:

• face seems more refreshed once exfoliator was used.
• soap free.
• takes away impurities. 
• scars seem to fade after a few uses.

I must say that the grains of the exfoliator is much more grainy than my other exfoliators but no sign of sensitivity which is great. I also forced my siblings to use the scrub and they've been using it ever since and the results was amazing as their skin had more scaring than mine and I could see a difference too once they used it. 

oh..and just to let you know when I used the scrub I did not purchase the toner and moisturizer from the range(as I'm finishing off my other products which I'm using along with the scrub) to use along with it but nevertheless I'm still happy with the results and I'm going to try and purchase the rest of the products.

You can find the scrub at Clicks, Edgars, PNP and selected pharmacies and only retails for R79.95 

Hope you enjoyed this post, my current facial/skin products in a post soon, till next time ...

Stay Fabulous 

xoxo

-N 

(image taken by myself)

Review : Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

Hi Lovelies

I know this particular product have been on the market for some time now but I thought that I have to share as I finally got my hands on it after seeing the whole craze on social media. If you love make-up and looking for a good make -up cleanser you have to try the ' Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water'. I took the on the go size just to test it out and I must say I love it after using it a few times already.

As you know I'm not the one to really wear make-up but there are those days when I feel like being all done up or even the simple products I wear like eyeliner or just blush but nevertheless you know how it is after a full day of make up you just want a fresh face again this product does wonders. I took the 'Even For Sensitive Skin' and I love how it does not even leave a sting and is literally like water(without actually going to the tap lol).

Why you should give it a try:

• Removes make-up gently(take one of those cotton pads and remove make-up).
• Hydrates the face once applied.
• No need to rinse 
• Great for those who have sensitive skin.

Product can be found at Clicks , PNP , Dischem. The 400ml retails for R79.95 and the 125ml(on the go size is about R30 odd if I recall correctly)

Have you tried the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water?What are your thoughts?

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xoxo

-N

Day Dreamer

Hi Everyybodddy !

Its been ages damn , I've missed this. I hope you all well? If you wondering where I've been since the last time I blogged (which was in April last) I was just very much occupied from helping mom with our little shop doing some re-decor, stocking up stock , pricing ect ,eish sometimes two people is not enough to get everything done so everyday is like work work work work but I'm not complaining its fun to work with your mom and owning a business.

For you that don't know what I do .. I basically take the pics for our business page/social media accounts (you can follow us on instagram/facebook @practicalgifts) and do a little admin here and there and the best part is sourcing items with mom(especially if its bags , scarves clothing ect you can imagine how overboard we can go lol).

Secondly how quick did the month of Ramadaan go by, I can't believe it? I hope you had a wonderful month and a wonderful EID.  We've also been a little busy the last week before EID with those looking for last minute accessories , scarves and so on , sooo the past few days was a good few days of rest after the rush, and yay I think I'm finally recovered from a terrible cold I had.

Thirdly , to be honest I've been feeling very uninspired lately like literally pfft, having thoughts like should I stop blogging , I have no content , not good enough?, blog not looking so great, no time? you know how it goes or maybe its just writers block. 

I've been asked by my handful of loyal followers "eeey like you not blogging no more?" and I'm like .... and I thought to myself oh no I gotta FOCUS FOCUS because I love blogging and think it will be weird just not doing it no more. Although I'm not fulfilling my goals of posting 3 times a week at least I'm going to try and do my best till I can reach that stage I hope to(yes I did mention this in a post before). All I have to do now is to be a positive DAY DREAMER hey? 

About this look:

I love the idea of layering in winter do you? One of my favourite clothing item is a denim shirt I find that I'm wearing a lot in winter pairing it with my knits , in this case I put this funky top from the fix on as its super warm. I also find that I've been wearing my black denims a lot as it goes with everything and bam a pair of comfy boots to finish the look along with a turban #ComfortIsTheWay 

Happy Monday have a fantastic week, till next time.

Stay Fabulous

xoxo

- N

What I'm Wearing :

Scarf : Practical Gifts 

Shirt : Woolworths 

Crew Neck : The Fix

Boots : Mr Price 

Bag : H&M

Jean : Edgars

Boot Crazy

Hi Lovelies...

I'm rather confused about the weather we've been experiencing lately, heat wave one moment then rain but nevertheless winter is creeping in slowly as there is a chill in the evening air.

As you all know I love sneakers but when it comes to winter you will most likely see me in boots all the time.

I've been scouting online again to see what awesome boots are in store and sold online at the moment. Here are the 6 Styles that I came across which I thought were very funky , cool and great for the a/w  season.

1. Luri (No Price Given) - Bronx Shoes for Women 

2. Madison Hamilton Ankle Boot R689.00 - Zando

3. Over The Knee Boot R349.99 - Mr Price

4. Block Heel Boot R229.99 - Mr Price

5. Utopia Lace Up Combat Boot Sand R399 - Zando

6. Awol Riding Boot R499 - Zando

Have you come across any great styles let me know :)

Stay Fabulous 

xoxo

-N

Review : UBU Blender Baby Foundation Sponge

Hello my beauty babes, I hope your long weekend was good.

I'm sure all of you heard about the famous 'Beauty Blender' used to apply foundations, creams ect, but for those of us that cannot really afford it, I came across the UBU Blender Baby Foundation Sponge at Clicks Stores for only R99 or R130 if I'm not mistaken. 

I cannot really compare this to the beauty blender because I have not used the beauty blender before but I do suppose it is similar , I did notice the shape is slightly different though but that should not matter.

Anyway, I find this beauty sponge doing its job well as the point of the sponge reaches perfect to the corners of the eyes and around the nose area. The bottom of the sponge is used for the larger parts of the face. 

I also love the fact that you can wash it with some soap and there you goo all cleaned up ready to use again. I will definitely recommend you ladies to purchase it's a real bargain and applying foundation could never be easier.

Have you used the Blender Baby? let me know your thoughts below.

Have a fantastic day further.

Stay Fabulous

xoxo

-N

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Review : Hoola Bronzer and Gimme Brow by Benefit Cosmetics

Hello Beauties and Happy Thursday.

Yay! almost weekend and I know most of you cannot wait till the weekend.

Today on the blog I will be discussing the 'Hoola' and 'Gimme Brow' by Benefit Cosmetics.

To be honest I haven't really heard of Benefit cosmetics until the big announcement of it re-launching in South Africa a couple of months ago , I think about May last year. Anyway going through my twitter seeing many other bloggers who seemed so familiar with the brand and excited of the products re-launching it must of been a big deal! 

After going through reviews all I read was good things and I must say they are correct. I then discussed these super cool products with Mom(She loves make-up) and she seemed all hyped up when one of the assistants helped us at the brow bar at the benefit stand and then we also questioned about the Hoola bronzer as we saw how awesome it was after watching some favourite youtubers. Mom then purchased it and score for me I got to test out these babies.... I must say the products are not that budget friendly but worth the price.. sooo get saving gals. I really want to get some more products from the Benefit brand and working on saving up to get some foundations.

Hoola Bronzer: 

I love the whole matte effect it gives on the cheeks once foundation is applied. My skin tone is fair but find that works good on my skin giving it a warm look. I think this will be great in winter. The Hoola bronzer will also be great for those who love their contouring.

Gimme Brow: 

Oh gosh I really need to learn how to do my brows properly like literally, anyway I decided to kinda do a before and after with the gimme brow brow-volumizing fiber gel just to give you an idea. As you can see in the picture below you can see that it actually fills the gaps and makes it look fuller which I think is great (I haven't used any brow liner to define it and p.s don't judge my undone brows haha.)

   

p.s I will post a full look on my instagram of a full look ..hopefully I'm getting better at doing mak-eup as the days go by haha (I ain't no expert).

These products are available at Edgars stores.

Thanks for reading , have a lovely weekend ahead.

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xoxo

-N

Last Of Summer

Hello Lovelies , hope you well ?

I cannot believe its Wednesday already the weeks are just flying by I can't deal. My week so far was kind of unproductive, my body is feeling tired and instead of getting things done I decided to chill and soak up the last of the summer rays as we moving into autumn , I don't know about you but I can feel the chill in the air.

Otherwise besides being almost 100% lazy I have been answering emails , posting pictures for our business Practical Gifts Facebook Page(click here to view facebook page) which is part of my daily routine/job. For those of you that do not know we are a mom and daughter duo , a local business which sell affordable ladies scarves, bags , accessories , gifts and clothing.. soo go ahead and pop over to our page and see what we all about.

My look below is very chilled and basic. If you do not own a 'tan' something or a black tee I suggest you get it as it can be easily matched up and complete and outfit. 

What I'm Wearing :

Top : H&M

Jegging : Edgars

Shoes : Mr Price
Bangle : Market

Bag : Practical Gifts 

Chain : Practical Gifts 

Hat : Practical Gifts

(Items from Practical Gifts can be Ordered now at practicalgifts@gmail.com/ thefabulositydiary@gmail.com , while stock lasts)

Have a fantastic day Wednesday.

Stay Fabulous 

xoxo

-N

Review : Essence Happy Girls Are Pretty Collection

Hello lovely ladies 

 Walking into Clicks and obviously I walked right over to the Essence rack. I was looking for a blush and I noticed the recent collection in the middle 'Happy Girls Are Pretty Collection' and first thing I noticed was the blush(R57.95) it looked different as it had a heart in the middle with a darker shade and a pattern surrounding the heart with a lighter shade. 

I also took the sheer lipbalm(R44.95) , nice natural colour just how I like it. I must say I really love love this particular lipbalm as it gives a great effect that is close to a lipstick and leaving a smooth feeling on the lips. I love how natural and neutral it is and I must say affordable too especially for those of you on a budget.  

In the swatches above you can see that the blush does not do that much , I don't think it takes onto the skin very easily but it does show some sort of colour when applied, so in my opinion I think it's okay but I'm looking for one that will actually make my cheeks pop. The lipbalm however I love and think I will purchase again as its perfect and I love the colour. 

I did not purchase the whole collection but if you have let me know what you think is good and I will go and try it out.

Thanks for reading.

Stay Fabulous

xoxo

-N

The Beauty Box

Hey Beauties 

My post today is all about getting organised and especially to those of you who love having everything on a place.

I was lucky enough to win one fantastic make-up organizer from The Beauty Box , gosh I was extremely excited because I wanted to get my hands on one of these organizers for awhile now, so now I don't have stare at all my products all squished in one section. I immediately filled it up the next day. 

Look how perfect everything is stored and all in one box every girls dream. I love the whole design and fits perfectly on your dresser looking all snazzy.

Its also perfect to store your jewellery and other beauty products so head over to THE BEAUTY BOX (click here to view other products). You will find storage for your lipsticks , nail polish and even make-up brushes is that amazing or what?

Ladies you won't ever be sorry if you should purchase any of their products its ELEGANT , FUNCTIONAL and DURABLE.

Have a look at their site here for prices and further info on how to order - http://thebeautybox.co.za/ 

Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

 Stay Fabulous

xoxo

-N   

Varsity / College Shopping Guide

Happy Wednesday Beauties 

If I'm correct most students are back at varsity/college this week. For those that are clueless on what to buy to get your 'back to varsity/college' wardrobe freshened up I put together a few items I found online to get you started. I've heard some students say that at some point they don't really care what they wear to campus as it becomes too much of an effort to dress up and you will probably end up in sweat pants and a tee nevertheless I hope you like some of the items picked out as you do get those days you feel to dress up a bit, the items below in my opinion are super casual , versatile and fashionable at the same time. 

1. Stripe Muscle tank R59.99 - Mr Price

• What I love about this top is that its stripe and it is a top that you can pair up with your jean / sweats / shorts and basically whatever you wish . In my opinion a stripe tee is always a must have.

2. Quilted Backpack R149.99 - Mr Price

• Don't you love this super cute backpack? I love the funky quilted look with the gold detail which will spice up an outfit instantly.

3. Utility Shirt Dress R109.99 to R169.99 - Mr Price 

• These dress shirts are on trend at the moment and I think they will be big in autumn. I love the fact that you can pair it up with flats , sneakers or boots . What do you think?

4. Wide Dress R299 - H&M

• Perfect for layering and great for warm days I think the wide dress is versatile and the print is pretty if you feel to break away from basics

5. Boyfriend Jean R179.99 - Mr Price

• A comfortable jean is a must have especially if you going to be walking all day ect. ect. and this one from Mr Price is perfect . Guys can you believe that I have not found the perfect boyfriend jean as my waist is so tiny.  

6. Bad Girl Watch R249 - Zando

• I love how simple the design of the watch is , so to have a good watch on your arm will be a good fashion accessory to add to your outfit.

7. Soviet Viper High Sneaker R299 - Zando

• Having a black pair of takkies is never a waste you can wear it everyday with everything and it will probably be your fav shoe to wear to campus because its that comfy.

I hope this shopping guide helped you in some way and gave you some idea of what to purchase. I really enjoy putting together boards of what is currently in store. If you enjoy these type of posts pop me an email , tweet me if you enjoy this and if you maybe want me to do 'work wear' one too.

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Stay Fabulous

xoxo

-N

Review : 212 VIP Rose Eau de Parfum Spray

Hello Beauties 

Because its the month of LOVE I decided to review a perfume for a change , soo ladies if you have not heard of the '212 VIP ROSE' fragrance you better hint hint to your partner because its the perfect Valentine's Gift haha. 

Ohkay jokes aside here are my thoughts of what I think of the fragrance:

Strong smell perfect for those who love a strong scent , I will probably only use this for a special occasion as I feel the sent is too much for daily use. I'm currently using the 212 VIP Are you on the list? which I think is a more light fragrance to wear day to day. Don't get me wrong the 212 VIP Rose is one stunning fragrance and should definatley be part of you perfume collection.

you will be able to find the fragrance on Red Square Site (click here) or at any Edgars or Red Square stores

Any good perfumes on the market? let me know :)

Stay Fabulous

xoxo

-N

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