Foods and Scents

Last weekend, I went to a Lebanese restaurant in Edgware Road - Soraya.
Here's what I ordered.


Chicken Showerma - Delicious. The bread was crispy. The sauces were well balanced. Just enough salad. However the chicken spoilt it! I spotted a few 'red' looking meat in the showerma. For those of you who don't mind this, this will be a treat! If you're like me and fussy with your meat being well done...you won't enjoy it as much as you'll have to keep picking at your showerma...


Khubus Bread - warm, soft & satisfying. One of my favourite breads.


Tabouleh - my favourite salad!


Batata Harra (Hot/Spicy Potatoes) - This had a good level of spice in it. Yummy... a must order.


On another subject, I got a sample of this perfume - Nina by Nina Ricci.
So she named it after her cleverly enough... I say that because this perfume is incredible. I love the way it smells of apple and candy rather than just apples. I would consider this as a great casual or formal perfume. I imagine it can do some of us some cheering up whenever we need it... It'll surprise you.



This is a perfume I have based on the scent of pure red apples - Red Delicious by DKNY.


I use this now and again. However, I don't think it has that uplifting scent to it... like Nina has. Nina has more of a catch - a good catch! And it is more captivating. However, if you like simpler scents... DKNY will be a good choice.

So Nina wins for me.

Parisienne by YSL

When I first smelt it, strangely enough, I liked it! Now that I have it...I don't feel quite the same about its scent. This is very mature for my age - very heavy and floral. I'd say this would be most suited for women who're at least 30 years old.

But I'm very disappointed I didn't end up liking this again =( I really really wanted to like this! Ugh... It's called 'Parisienne' too - what a name! YSL should have saved it for another 'younger' smelling perfume. I definitely didn't imagine this is what 'Parisiennes' smelt of hah =P
So I'll be using this perfume for evening wear and formal occasions.

I'm absolutely admiring the bottle though. Simply made yet it feels heavy...you can tell that it's made with care =) Very chic design and feel... I just like holding this...it fits perfectly on the palm of your hand.

Shame about the scent...>.<...
Maybe you'll love it! =D Don't let this put you off... check it out for yourself.

Available at all good department stores.



6/10

My Wish (Hit!) List

Military style boots




These boots will give an edge to any outfit. They're also comfortable and suit all weather conditions. So these are a must have for autumn especially, since it won't be as stuffy and humid. Ditch the ballerinas and pumps I say - get your boots and wellies out! The rain is back hah...! =P

EOS Lipbalm


These lip balms are just cute... egg shaped... imagine how fun it would be applying them. I have a collection of lip balms and they all pretty much look the same. So this is really cool... for a change. I heard that Urban Outfitters have them...but will need to check...

The Dark Side of Love by Rafik Schami

I cannot have enough of cultural genres. They take me to another world (I have a fascination with culture, countries and traditions). So I will be getting this! Would make a great autumn read...

Oral B 5000 Electric Toothbrush
I've been wanting an electric toothbrush for the longest time now (just as I want a camera!) and I'm still undecided on what to get...although this appeals to me. It just seems complete...has different brush heads. I like the idea of the timer too ;)

Tiffany Key Necklaces

This has been on my hit-list for a long time too.... I'm still undecided on what shaped key I want to get... it's got to be the second to last from the right vs the heart shaped (the heart's not featured here)...

Kenzo Flower Eau be Parfum/Toilette

This is another one of those casual non fussy perfumes I'd like to add to my list. It smells very fresh, powdery, floral...very feminine...

Chanel 5171 Bow Sunglasses


Perhaps I shall get this next year. I was planning on getting it this summer but seeing as the rain has arrived so unexpectedly and early... I think I'll just leave this off my hit-wish-list for the time being. But anyway I still posted this because I absolutely like this! I'm so fond of Chanel and Dior sunglasses. They tick all the right boxes for me - some of them that is. This one has a cute little bow at the sides...and I have a thing for bows =P
I'm uncertain about its shape...it seems a little huge...but apart from that...great in every way ;)

Heat by Beyonce


Now I smelt this perfume this week and it totally took me by surprise! I wasn't even keen on smelling it because first...it was a celebrity fragrance... and so far...I've been disappointed by a lot of them! And secondly...the bottle looks very tacky!
Anyway when I smelt it...it was very sweet....almost reminded me of Britney Spears' Fantasy, except it has its own twist to it... something different that I liked. And its name 'Heat' I think...portrays the scent well. At £20-£25 a bottle...this is a great casual everyday perfume.
I'm just a bit disappointed with the bottle. It could have carried off a nice perfume and made it look even better...

Casual Everyday Perfumes

When I'm going out and want to feel casual or when I go to my usual informal places, I like to wear something non fussy - reserve the elegant perfumes for an occasion, and use 'everyday' perfumes for...well...everyday =P...
I feel this way we can feel the part. If you wear the same perfume everywhere then it simply won't be as special; not to me anyway. Treat perfumes as you would treat your clothes.
Here are 2 of my usual perfumes I'm fond of spraying on...

Fantasy by Britney Spears



I don't usually like celebrity fragrances. I don't judge perfumes based on whose name is imprinted on it, but by its scent. I do think it's silly for a lot of celebrities to claim scents as their 'own' when they don't come up with the whole potion on their own. And for this reason, I don't think you can compare celebrity scents to designer ones - they simply will not be able to compare!
Celebrity fragrances I find, are usually very cheap scenting and horrid. So when I came across this perfume by Britney, I was taken off guard by how much I liked it! It smells simply pleasant. Very sweet scenting - think candies, bubble gum, sweet burst of floral, more sweet candies... it almost makes me feel like I'm lost in a candy shop. It's a simple mix of feel good sweet smelling scents. Sweet sweet.... yes...it is. So if you like sweet things, try this.
The price tag isn't bad too. At 15£-20£ for 30ml... great for everyday use!

8/10 (compared to other celebrity scents!)


DKNY (To Go)


This is concentrated on its citrus scents, such as....oranges...lemons...limes...ylang ylang...sandalwood...jasmine...what else? I find this appealing particularly during summers. On its first spray, it gives you a sharp burst of that crisp citrus smell, which then settles to a delightful fresh smell...
Price tag is £15-£20 for 30ml.

7.5/10

Alien by Theirry Mugler

I'm not fond of strong smelling perfumes. Occasionally, I'd be in the mood for them - usually in the evenings. Otherwise light - medium scents are more suiting.
However this perfume captivated me the moment I smelt its sample in the ELLE magazine. I'd say it's unique (you'd be able to distinguish this on its wearer because it doesn't resemble other perfumes in any way).
I absolutely like this - a lot! Though I do think, in my opinion, this is for women between the ages of late 20s - 30s (just giving you an idea on how mature it smells =P).
If you love Oudh based scents, this would be perfect...
Below you see 30ml & 60ml bottles, which came in a box, including a pouch and a funnel (used for refilling).
The 30ml is very handy - ideal for travelling - and the pouch is even more convincing.


Since perfumes have very complex scents...until I get used to describing scents...I shall, from time to time, use descriptions from other sites.
Below is a description of this perfume from The Perfume Shop:

Distinctive and mysterious, yet comforting and soft, Alien by Thierry Mugler conveys passion sensuality and the essence of absolute femininity.

A rich floral woody amber containing jasmine sambac, cashmeran wood and white amber it is a fragrance whose magic trails awakens your emotions.

A scent like no other it is irresistibly appealing and totally out of this world...

One thing I didn't like about this is...it can be a teeny tiny bit oily! So it you spray too close to your skin and too much, it might leave a bit of oil residue. My tip: Rub it all over to avoid this ^.^
Good thing is...this stays for a long long time on your skin...several hours. And even longer on your clothes - several days for me! Because of this, I just love spraying some on my hair ;) just a little tip...


Get yours now at:
www.theperfumeshop.com
Or any other good department stores.


9/10