Oh, summer - what happened to you? Sadly El Niño hit us hard here in Sydney, and we didn't have our usual blast of seasonal heat to warm our bones (or melt our lipsticks). In some ways, it was a relief to not have too many stinkers requiring full-on air-con, but I feel a bit cheated that I didn't get to wear my cute little sun-suits, in fact, I didn't even unpack them from the 35 degree+ box that I store them in for the rest of the year. To compensate I treated myself to two of my fave summer fun fragrances - Chi Chi Peach & Mango & Strawberry & Violet EDP. While I've reviewed the Peach & Mango before (HERE), that was six years ago, and I didn't ever aim my spotlight on the Strawberry & Violet stunner, so here's an update of these two fabulous scents that will keep the warm weather spirit in my heart as we head into the winter chill ♥♥...
Peach & Mango EDP (50ml, RRP $19.95)...
The first spritz is literally an explosion of citrus - not for the faint-hearted, and not if you want to blend in. But if you are looking for a mood changer, then this is for you. On a hot day it takes me on a stroll through a shady orchard of juicy fruit ripe for the picking and cools me down in a flash. I adore it, and never tire of its freshness ♥...
I call this "my darling", and she's one of the most romantic fragrances in my collection. The combination of strawberry and violet is pure genius - to be honest, it surprised the hell out of me as I thought it would be overly sweet, but these two scents are amazingly complementary and were made to be together. Maybe it's because neither one overshadows the other, and their partnership creates an aura of femininity that I've not found elsewhere. On some days I want to make an impression or a statement, and then I choose one of the wowsers from my collection. But there are days when I just want to smell gorgeous, and for those, this is the one ♥...
Ooh, I have both of these & I wear them mostly in summer. Unlike you, I'm glad summer's over, even if it wasn't as hot/bad as most other years. I remember Dewberry! God, that was gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite Chi Chi perfumes are the winterier ones: Marshmallow (which doesn't give me a migraine, like the MOR one does) & Sugar & Spice - both lovely scents!
Ooh yes I think I still have minis of the Marshmallow & Sugar & Spice - thanks for reminding me, must dig them out as I love them for the cooler weather ♥
DeleteLovely photos and write up Kats! Over in Perth we copped it with the yucky heat and even worse humidity which I detest. Half way through autumn and still waiting for autumn to actually arrive. My daughter loves the Chi Chi products and some of them smell gorgeous and others like the musk are too much for me. It's good to know there are some affordable and easily obtainable scents that keep their scent into the afternoon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely words Tracy - good to hear I'm not alone with my passion, there's so many in the range to choose from ♥
DeleteIve not tried any Chi Chi Scents but you now have me hankering for both of these.
ReplyDeleteI actually swung by your blog yesterday as I figured there would be a new post from you that I had missed. Obviously I was a day early :D
Well they're certainly affordable Fawn, but I won't try and tempt you - I know you're working hard to clear what you have. Tonight's blog post isn't finished unfortunately - my job is sapping my time & energy, but will do my best to get the March Empties up by the end of this week ♥
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