Friday, August 7, 2015

Friday Favorites : For the love of mini

When I was reading a post that Biana wrote from B Loved Boston (who is absolutely one of my favorites, you can find the post here) I was thinking about how much I buy things because of their small size. Like if something is a mini version of anything I will buy it even though, inevitably, you are [obviously] getting a less amount for a higher price generally so really, not a good deal. Still though, mini versions of things are the BEST when you want to try something new or you want to try a variety of something. Plus, they are just really super cute. Today's favorites are dedicated to my love of mini everything perfumes.


I generally like to buy mini versions of perfumes rather than getting a sample to try them out simply for the fact that mini's often have spritzers which make application way more convenient, not to mention less messy.


This Katy Perry perfume in Killer Queen was a Christmas gift and I absolutely love it. The top notes include wild berry, dark plum, and bergamot. The main note is Celosia (a velvety red flower) and other notes include Sambac Jasmine, and Rainbow Plumeria. The base includes notes of cashmere, patchouli, and liquid praline. I would describe this as an evening scent as it is very strong and sensual.


I bought this mini bottle purely for aesthetic reasons, as the bottle is a tiny Hello Kitty. The notes are Cassis Sorbet, Italian Mandarin, Apple, Magnolia Blossom, Freesia, Orange Flower, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Musk. Honestly, this smells like a strong perfume mixed with alcohol to me. I probably will never wear it, but the bottle is super cute so there is that.


I added this bottle to an order I was placing on Forever 21 because I needed like $5 for free shipping. The scent is Midnight Boheme and I imagined daisies. I don't know why, I just did. It features notes of acai berry, blue hyacinth, water lotus, sea grass, vetiver and dewy teak. Much to my annoyance this one did not come with a spritzer but that's fine, I will probably never wear it, because much like the one above, it smells more alcohol like than earthy. Don't ask why I still have it, I mean the bottle is so tiny and cute...I guess that's reason enough to keep it right? Maybe...moving on...


I always love Bath and Body Works perfume, and when they come out with a new scent they always promote their mini bottles when you order online. I figured this scent in Wild Madagascar Vanilla sounded right up my alley so I bought it and I absolutely love it. So much so that I went out and bought the body butter, and you can be sure that I will get the full size sooner rather than later.  Key fragrance notes are vanilla enhanced with African pear, wild jasmine and white sandalwood. This is for sure vanilla but not super sweet. It smells sort of like Amber but also a lot like a spicy vanilla bean. It is one of my all time favorites.


This last one was also an add-on to an order. Lancome's La Vie Est Belle is my all time favorite perfume and when I saw this mini bottle of Tresor I thought I'd give it a try. The fragrance notes are lilac, apricot, amber, and musk. It's semi-sweet but still super warm and sensual. This is definitely a perfume you could wear in the day, but pile on for a night out. It's a good versatile perfume and I will definitely be buying the full-size version.

Let me know if you guys love minis as much as I do!

15 comments:

  1. The hello kitty perfume is so cute!

    Paula | Lifestyle & Laffs
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    1. I love Hello Kitty so I definitely had to get it! Thanks so much for stopping in gorgeous lady! XO -Kim

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  2. I love Katy Perry Killer Queen <3 It smells amazing and is so affordable :) x

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    1. I love it too! My husband definitely knows my taste in scents, it was a great pick and definitely one of my all time favorites! Thanks so much for stopping in lovely lady! XO -Kim

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  3. I LOVE you more everyday!! My admiration for all things in "mini" is emense, especially perfumes!! So CUTE!! I didn't know you could get Bath and Body mini perfumes!! I love this because I am stuck in a perfume rut.... Dolce and Gabana Light Blue! Getting boring! Ha! Hey girl, you have one fun and beautiful weekend, my amazing friend!!

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    1. Awww, I LOVE YOU more every day my gorgeous friend. I am glad I am not the only person who loves mini things, I feel validated in my love Hahahahah! Yes, the Bath and Body ones are the BEST, try them out for sure. Hahaha, I'm gonna have to try this D&G one out, maybe in a mini? Have the best weekend my beautiful friend! XO -Kim

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    1. Exactly, you completely understand me! Have a wonderful weekend gorgeous! XO -Kim

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  5. Great post Kim, I love miniatures they are just too cute. Hope your week is going well beautiful!

    Ella xx

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    1. Thanks so much Ella, my gorgeous friend! I hope you have an amazing weekend! XO -Kim

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  6. My mum usually gets me those sets that have minis in to test out for Christmas. So much fun :)

    Corinne x
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    1. Those are the best, I think minis are so great for testing things out! Thanks for stopping in gorgeous, I hope your weekend is lovely! XO -Kim

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  7. I love Minis because you can carry them in your jacket or anything which makes taking out a bottle of perfume a whole lot easier!
    Lizzy | by Lizzy x

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    1. Yes exactly! They are so handy to travel with! Thanks for stopping in gorgeous! XO -Kim

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  8. The Katy Perry one is definitely one of my favorites! I agree, I love the design of them, so amazing! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and happy Monday my gorgeous friend! XO -Kim

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