Tuesday 31 October 2023

Drifting into a pink haze... [reviewing Cloud Pink edp, by Ariana Grande]

 
Optimistic. Confident. Uplifting.


Empowering and optimistic the Ariana Grande Cloud Pink fragrance is inspired by an unapologetic confidence that reveals both beauty and strength, no matter the storm.

I know, I know. I've been disappointed by the majority of the Ariana Grande fragrances to varying degrees, but... a new edition of Cloud. I've been sucked back in, as I keep on hoping that they'll capture lightning in a bottle again - after all,  I found Cloud 2.0 to be enjoyable enough for me to have a backup bottle on hand. 

Let's just jump straight to the review and see how much of a idiot I am for buying a bottle without having tested it beforehand (people keep on stealing the tester bottles in stores around me) this time, shall we? Or could it possibly be a blind buy that works in my favour?

Wednesday 25 October 2023

The bookworm: The Woman In Me, by Britney Spears [review/opinion]

 The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.

In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history.
 
Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last. 


I'm a huge Britney spears fan. I've enjoyed & admired her from the Mickey Mouse Club, her music career, through to today - I remember joining the MMC official fan club as a 7 year old & receiving my membership pack in a VHS cover, and being excited because I thought that I was getting an actual VHS...

The way she was treated for years by the media, a segment of her family, some "friends" & a large part of the public has been horrendous & heartbreaking to see, so when she finally got her voice & freedom back and announced her autobiography, I was delighted that we'd finally be getting to hear her unfiltered accounts on the highs and traumatic lows she has endured. 

As soon as the hardback edition became available for pre-order on Amazon, you could be sure that I was clicking on it so that it'd be dropping through my letterbox on the day of release...

Tuesday 17 October 2023

To the moon and back 🌙 [reviewing Far Away Beyond The Moon parfum, by Avon]

 Capture the mystery of the moon

 

Shine bright with luxurious wild cherry, blooming Belle de Nuit flower - a nocturnal flower that blooms in the moonlight - and hypnotic Australian sandalwood.


A new Far Away flanker? A new Far Away flanker that is tied to the Far Away Beyond flanker of Far Away? A new Far Away Beyond flanker that is a parfum concentration? A new Far Away flanker of a Far Away flanker parfum which has cherry as a key scent note?! 

Gimme, gimme, gimme!!


Wednesday 4 October 2023

A meow or a roar? (reviewing Jungle Fantasy edt, by Britney Spears)...

Unleash your wildest fantasy with Britney’s fierce energy & spirit...

  Escape Into The Unknown To Explore This Limited-Edition, Floral Green Gourmand Fragrance, Inspired By Britney’S Vibrant Energy, Fierce Attitude & Free Spirit. Designed For The Fearless Woman, Like Britney, Who Dares To Embrace Her Inner Animal. Discover The Desire To Feel Wild & Alive. Let The Thrill Rush Through Your Body As You Begin Your Next Adventure. 

It's Fantasy time again - actually the latest flanker has been out for a little while and I've just fallen behind with new releases from my usual brands, because life gets in the way sometimes 🙃

 However I'm back before they release another flanker, so brownie points for me...