THE REVIEWS ARE IN!

Check out all the FAB things people are saying about NEW! P.S. I Love You!

Splendicity says

"This would be a great gift!"

Now Smell This says

"...I'd place this beyond the initial glow of a first date and into the intimate zone of an established romance."

Have you tried it yet?

Tell us what you think in the comments or on Twitter @LittleMissNose.

{photo cred: bbw}

Gimme. Gimme. Gimme.

I've been a good girl.

It's almost my birthday.

I just want to unwrap these beauties...sigh...

{photo cred: piperlime}

Hello, Blushing Brides!

If you're a bride-to-be and you dig designer gowns, the cutest little bridal boutique, Big Rock Little Rooster is now open in the historic Short North district of Columbus, Ohio! This little gem of a shop boasts big names in the wedding industry including Amy Michelson, Christos and Vera Wang — as well as getting married must-haves such as jewelry, candles and books to ensure your perfect day is everything you dreamed of and more!


















{photo cred: flickr®}

The Daily Spritz: DIY Signature Scent!

I'm playing mad scientist today.

As I've previously mentioned I LOVE C.O. Bigelow Lemon Eau de Parfum. Recently, I've been cheating on my lemon lover with something a little more gourmand — The Perfect Autumn Ginger Vanilla Fragrance Mist. Today however, my two loves met, and let's just say the results were...YUMMY!

If I thought either made me smell good enough to eat before, watch out! I now smell a bit like a lemon chiffon cake with a graham cracker crust...too scrumptious for words. (Admittedly, smelling like a dessert isn't for everyone, but to me it's HEAVENLY!)

LITTLE MISS WARNING: Mixing scents is not for the faint of heart! My advice — do a little trial before you go out on the town with a spritz of this, a dab of that and mist of something else...otherwise you could end up being the girl with stink lines like Pig-Pen from The Peanuts!

I started my DIY by just putting the two spritzers up to my nose at the same time to see if they'd even begin to blend together nicely. Try spritzing your desired concoction on a sheet of clean white paper, and wait 'til it dries to give it a sniff test. It's easy to tweak on paper vs once you've gotten yourself all soaked in scent! 

Do you mix fragrances or have a really unique blend you love?

Tell us in the comments or on Twitter @LittleMissNose

{photo cred: bbw}

Join the Fan Club!

Bath & Body Works is now officially on Facebook!

Become a Fan (as if you weren't already!) at Facebook.com/BathandBodyWorks to get exclusive scoopage on all your FAVORITE me-time must-haves!

If You Can't Tone It, TAN IT!

What can I say...I'm a child of the 80's and I LOVE the look of being tan!
I spent most of my formative years laying out in the sun, likely doing damage beyond repair (that I have yet to see the effects of!).

But even though I had the entire summer off on maternity leave, I had no time for lounging poolside in the sun (not that I really wanted to be in a bathing suit mind you). And, now that it's the end of summer, I find myself looking in the mirror lamenting the paleness of my skin color.
So, I'm on a quest to find a great self-tanner to get me through the fall and winter!

Luckily, Bath & Body Works has some really fun options for getting that post-sunning glow (without the time investment, body drama or the potential wrinkles!). Right now I'm trying Glow & Steady from the True Blue Spa line (a faux tanning lotion that provides moisturizing benefits for super soft skin, smells good — a definite plus for a self-tanner — and provides SPF 25 to boot!). Plus, since it's a gradual self-tanner, so no one will be shocked by my end of summer sudden color explosion! And so far I'm loving the results.


Do you have any great self-tanning tips or products to recommend?
Share your golden goddess secrets in the comments or on Twitter @LittleMissNose

{photo cred: bbw, jordi labanda}

YouTube Tuesday: True Blue Spa...The Whole Shebang

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Look Ma, New Hands {$18.50}

Cuticle Treatment {$9}

Just a Minute Manicure Scrub {$12}

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Toe the Line {$15}

Shea It Isn't So {$20}

Footloose & Fancy Fizz {$15}

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Lay It On Thick {$20}

The Daily Spritz: BBW Does EDP!

With it's inkwell-inspired bottle and stunning vintage-made-modern appeal, Signature Collection's NEW! P.S. I Love You Eau de Parfum is a Bath & Body Works Limited Edition must-spritz!

A sweet little fine fragrance surprise from BBW, the Eau de Parfum is a highly concentrated and complex blend of bright rose petals, amber, sparkling Riesling and hypnotic incense.

Girly is an understatement...it's love at first mist!

{photo cred: bbw}

Monday Mist-erpiece!

 

Lab Partners rocks my socks!

And clearly, they love to spritz just as much as I do!

{photo cred: lab partners sf}

Calling All Pretty-to-Party Gals!

Get your flirt on this weekend with this crush-worthy drink, courtesy of one of my favorite shows of all time — Sex & the City!

{The Flirtini}

Ingredients:

1 oz. Vodka

2 oz. Champagne

2 oz. Pineapple Juice

Simply mix ingredients, pour over ice — and voilà — you'll be batting your lashes in no time!

If mocktails make you merry, then try this recipe using the same directions as above:

Ingredients:

2 oz. Tonic

2 oz. Pineapple Juice

1 tsp. Grenadine

Cheers!

{photo cred: Mix Shake and Pour}

We're Official!

Now you can keep up with all the Little Misses at LittleMissNoseItAll.com!

YouTube Tuesday: She's Like the Wind

YouTube Tuesday: Farewell, Johnny Castle

Today we pay tribute to the greatness that was Patrick Swayze — and Dirty Dancing.

I Tried It: The Scrub Trials #1

As I mentioned yesterday, I will be giving a bevy of different body scrubs a rub-a-dub-dub in the tub to find the best way to soothe the super bumpy skin on my arms and legs in a little test I like to call The Scrub Trials. 

{SCRUB #1}

Aromatherapy Energy Orange Ginger Sudsing Scrub

{$13}

I decided to kick off the first day of The Scrub Trials with a bang — or a bubble, I suppose!

After a long, leisurely Labor Day weekend, getting out of bed was NOT coming easy this morning, so as I scanned the scrub lineup, the only one that seemed fitting was the Aromatherapy Energy scrub. Just what I needed to start a sleepy day...a serious BOOST while I suds-ed and scrubbed. 

Here's the lowdown:

* The orange and ginger essential oil blend was exactly what I needed to wake up! Orange essential oil refreshes your senses and relieves tension. Ginger essential oil stimulates and sharpens the mind. The scent totally lingered throughout the day and paired brilliantly with my C.O. Bigelow Lemon Eau de Parfum (citrus double whammy!).

* The suds factor is there, but I was definitely expecting a bigger, bubblier foam, so that was a bit of a letdown... Since I wasn't counting on this as my cleanser though, no big loss. 

* The scrub factor? Gentle.

The exfoliating sugar is very fine and washes away pretty quickly due to the foaming action. 

I noticed a difference in my bumps, sure, but they definitely weren't gone by any stretch (not that I expected one day to cure me!). I still found myself with several larger bumps and they were even more red because I so abrasively tried to scrub them away (Out, damned spot! Out, I say!).

* Bonus points for the squeezy tube — there's nothing worse than having to dig your hand into a jar (or having to open one while your hands are wet and slippery in the shower). 

This one is MAJORLY convenient for squeezing out just what you need to get your scrub on. 

Final Verdict: Overall a great pick-me-up in the morning, but if you're looking for a more intense exfoliator (like me!), keep searching...

{photo cred: bbw}

YouTube Tuesday: P.S. I Love You

A little P.S. I Love You karaoke! 

Monday Mist-erpiece

She is fragrance royalty. 

{photo cred: i paint pictures}

This Week at Little Miss: The Scrub Trials

I have a confession...I've got something, well, a little icky...

It's called keratosis pilaris — in layman's terms, chicken skin (ew!). 

We're not talking the fleeting thrill of goosebumps or the chills...this is all day, all the time...not just a cold weather surprise. Basically, I constantly have these tiny white bumps all over my arms above the elbow that just do not go away. Sometimes I get them on my legs, too.

It's quite harmless, in fact, it's estimated that around 50% of the world's population have it in some form or another, but nonetheless, it's unpleasant looking. Oh, and did I mention it's hereditary?! I've got it mildly...thankfully.

Unfortunately, due to it's unsightly nature, it drives me BONKERS! 

The best cure for me? A good, ol' fashion scrubbin'! 

A great scrub makes serious work of those bumps, and for the most part gives my skin a much smoother, more touchable and even appearance. 

So, over the next few weeks, I'm trying the best of the best scrubs out there. 

I'll fill you in on what works, what doesn't, how they smell, and the whole nine yards.

Now, little bumps — BE GONE!

Stay tuned...

P.S. Got a scrub you LOVE that I should try or that you're just DYING to tell the world about?

Tell me about it in the comments or on Twitter @LittleMissNose.

{photo cred: jordi labanda}

Lazy Labor Day Weekend

Nothing like movies on Oxygen on a long weekend.

This is my FAVORITE scene.

Little Mrs. Newlywed's Love List Day 5: Fall in Love!

When I stepped out of my apartment Monday morning, I was surprised to feel the air crisp and cool on my skin. But then it hit me — fall is here! And along with it, some of my favorite loves:

Fantasy Football

No, this is not a misprint…I am a huge fan of the NFL, and commissioner of a co-ed fantasy football league. I like to think I bring my own special touch to the league…this year everyone had to draw draft numbers out of a Chanel shopping bag.

Starbucks Caramel Apple Cider

Just add whipped cream and you’ve got the perfect fall treat.

The Perfect Autumn Leaves

This scent defines fall…I bought the candle and was hooked! I went back for the anti-bacterial hand soap because I just can’t get enough of this fragrance.

Hoodies & Cardigans & Scarves — oh my!

What girl doesn’t love to start layering clothes when the weather turns chilly? Ruehl still has the best hoodies, if you can find a store near you.

Pumas

Too cold for sandals, but too warm for boots…these ballerinas slash tennies are the perfect solution (and available in lots of great colors!).

September by Earth Wind & Fire / Fatboy Slim

I always liked the original 70’s song, but then discovered this updated version with Fatboy Slim. The result? The perfect song for, well, September.

Snuggling

Cool weather is the perfect excuse to snuggle up to the one you love! Around our house, a proper snugglefest includes me, my husband and our two kitties Jasper and Jasmine.

 

Little Miss Eat, Drink & Get Married's Love List Day 5: Sherpa Hoodie

This fleece-lined hoodie from J.Crew is a must-have for your Fall wardrobe! Soft, snuggly and ever-so stylish!

{photo cred: j.crew}

Little Miss Mommy's Love List Day 5: Sexy Little Things

Victoria's Secret The Lacie Thong Panties

They're one size fits all, come in a rainbow of fruit flavors (Editor's note: NO, they're not edible...just for radical clarity — this is a color description. Yes, I asked.), and are just the right amount of sexy.

 

And trust me on the one size fits all part — I have a pair I wore throughout my entire pregnancy and they still fit after losing the weight!

{photo cred: victoria's secret}

Little Miss Mommy's Love List Day 4: Swaddling Blankets

Aden & Anais Muslin Swaddling Blankets

They're huge, multipurpose and they get softer every time you wash them.

And, they have the most adorable prints ever!

{photo cred: aden + anais}

Love List Day 4: Doxies & Chichis...Oh, My!

Although I'm a sucker for puppies in general, with 3 of my own I'm definitely partial to chihuahuas and dachshunds.

They are the loves of my life (besides my sweet BF, of course!), and I know they're ALWAYS happy to see me and ALWAYS dying to kiss and cuddle (even if my breath stinks in the morning). 

P.S. Even though they are tiny and precious I do NOT use my pups as accessories! Ew!

{photo cred: rock scissor paper, conde nast}

The Daily Spritz: NEW! P.S. I Love You

Happy Hump Day, Little Misses!

If you haven't already noticed, every day this week we've been giving you the dish on all the things WE adore...

It's all in honor of tomorrow's launch of Bath & Body Works' Flirtiest Signature Scent EVER — NEW! P.S. I Love You!

It's a playful, flirty and ultra-modern twist on a classic rose fragrance with patchouli, incense, Riesling, peony, lychee and musk. 

Girly is an understatement...it's love at first mist!

What are the top 5 things you love and can't live without?

Tell us in the comments or tweet @LittleMissNose.

{photo cred: bbw}

Love List Day 3: Peonies

Despite the fact that EVERYONE thinks I'm saying "panties" instead of "peonies," they top my list of THE most elegant, feminine flowers — EVER. 

Their scent, their colors, their delicate petals, their big blooms...everything about them just screams pretty-pretty-pretty. 

P.S.: They're SO romantic and gorgeous in fact, that the other bridesmaids and I carried hot pink ones at Little Mrs. Newlywed's wedding this summer! They looked timelessly chic against our black cotton dresses. 

{photo cred: design*sponge}

Little Miss Mommy's Love List Day 3: Red, Red Wine

A hefty pour of really good red wine...especially one that I got on a great deal or that has memories attached to it. 

Last night, we cracked open a bottle we brought back from our trip to Argentina's wine country and reminisced about "the good old days."

{photo cred: terracotta journeys}

Love List Day 2: Lykke Li

If you don't know Lykke Li, you won't be able to forget her name after you hear this song (if you can even pronounce it that is!).

The reason I love her and ESPECIALLY this song? It's soft, sensual and just a pinch sugary...and it seriously still gives me butterflies every time I listen.

Totally crush-worthy.

Pst...if you're curious on the pronunciation I believe it's like if you said "Licky Lee" — hope that helps!

Little Miss Mommy's Love List Day 2: Sunday Nights

Ready to share my second installment of Mommy Love!

Sunday nights on the couch with my husband watching True Blood and listening to Winnie making dreamy sounds on the monitor.

{photo cred: hbo}

Little Miss Eat, Drink & Get Married's Love List Day 2: On Your Marc...

On your Marc...

Get set, buy! How adorable are these stud earrings from Marc by Marc Jacobs? A little bit quirky but a whole lot of charm!

Three words: Add to Cart!

{photo cred: zappos}

YouTube Tuesday: Fekkai Glossing Cream Review