Sunday, 20 September 2020

REVIEW: Jennifer Aniston Silver EDP...

If you're searching for a fresh, crisp and unique warmer weather fragrance to add to your collection, then look no further than the new Silver EDP by Jennifer Aniston. In the same bottle shape as J, Near Dusk & Lolavie (none of which I've tried), this one is a mirrored stunner and the fragrance inside refreshingly different from anything else that I've come across ...


I'm quite the fan of scents from this lovely lady (Chapter Two HERE & Chapter One HERE), and she's got me again with this latest release from her lineup. Starting with the bottle, it's just plain gorgeous - modern with an asymmetrically curved base, the cap is a clear acrylic rectangle with Jen's moniker around the neck - this is the only "labelling" on the bottle other than the sticker on the underside. Made of clear glass, the bottom half of the flacon has a mirrored metallic finish that ombres out about halfway up, but when you hold it up to the light, the glass is clear with a slight blue-grey tint at the base. Absolutely love it, although it's a challenge to photograph lol ...


The fragrance is strong at first, fades after about 30 minutes into a gentle and soft musky floral (with attitude), and then lasts for hours on my skin. Classified as an aquatic (which I don't normally go for), I'm loving the freshness and clean vibe of this almost metallic elixir, which could probably be worn by fellas as well - it's neither feminine nor masculine. Opening notes are bergamot, and rain accord (no idea what this is but yes it smells like rain lol), followed by jasmine and rose petals on a base of ambrox, musk, cedarwood and vanilla. It's one of those "if x had a fragrance, this is what it would smell like" kind of scents - very silvery, lustrous and reflective, and consequently, very aptly named ...


I've found that many celebrity fragrances go overboard with the vanilla - but not this little gem. It's subtle yet long-lasting, distinctive, sophisticated and unique. One little annoyance is that it only seems to be available in the 30ml size. While that limitation makes it very handbag friendly, it won't last all that long given how frequently I'm already wearing it. But the good news is that Priceline has it for $29, and it was recently on special for $18, so that sort of outlay makes it totally affordable and repurchasable. Nice one Jen 

Does Silver sound appealing to you? Have you tried any other JA fragrances?

Take care of you, and keep safe,
kats xxx

P.S. I'm still blocked on Instagram, which is why I haven't uploaded my Empties and Bloggiversary Giveaway post - will wait till next week and see if I'm still in the bad books ...

Monday, 14 September 2020

Liptember September

Don't you just love September? It's quite possibly my favourite month of the year and always lifts my spirits. And how could it not considering it heralds the start of spring - a bevvy of blossoms and new growth in the garden, longer daylight hours, not so chilly nights and mornings, and not to forget, it's Liptember month. Every year various organisations & individuals contribute to the Liptember campaign to raise awareness of women's mental health. Chemist Warehouse is the major partner and they always have a stand at their checkout counters displaying colourful lipsticks for $5, made by W7 cosmetics. I buy these every year as they're a creamy and moist formula, the colours are so cheerful, and I'm keen to support a great cause...

There are six in the set, but I didn't buy the blue and the green - truly, apart from Halloween (will there be one this year?) I'd never wear them, but here are the other four gorgeous and totally wearable colours...

Cin Cin



Palest pastel pink and the sheerest of the set - needs to be reapplied often as it wears off quickly, but what a heavenly spring shade this is, blossoms all the way ...


Neon Purple


Adore this royal colour - so vibrant and lush, and it covers my freckles with a couple of swipes ...


Fluorescent Orange


One of the few yellowy oranges in my kit, and it goes on easily with barely any streaks ...


Devils Darling


I've saved the best till last - fire engines, eat your heart out! One of the best $5 reds of all time ...


Well worth a trip to Chemist Warehouse hey lovelies?

Take care of you, and keep safe,
kats xxx

P.S. In case you're wondering why I haven't been posting my usual social media photo frenzy, I've been blocked on Instagram for over two weeks, and there's no end in sight and no explanation. Can't like anything, can't comment.  Will just have to ride it out and cross my fingers they let me back in :-(