T.J. Maxx Haul! TheBalm Value Set and Kate Spade's Twirl Review

This weekend my mom came to visit me in Austin, and since I haven't lived here for long (nor do I have a car) we decided to take advantage of the city and SHOP!

I got a few clothing items (a top and some fashion tights) but what i'm most excited about our my beauty purchases.

I got a set (including a cute clear makeup bag) from TheBalm for $9.99:

Hot Mama Blush/Shadow = Retails at $19
Bahama Mama Bronzer = $19
Tinted Plump Lipgloss in Pink my Lemonade = $15
Value of set = $53
My Price = $9.99

So far I really like the blush, but I don't know if i'll actually use the bronzer or the lip gloss, I may trade these on makeuptalk.com.  But for $10 that still half the price of the blush!

I also got a fragrance set of Kate Spade's Twirl for $34.95

 

 This comes with:

3.5oz Shower Gel

3.5oz Body Lotion

1.7oz EDP 

I'm not sure what this values at, but the perfume alone retails from $58-68!! So I paid half of this for the whole set!

I really went on a limb with this purchase since I had never smelled it before, but I'll just say that I LOVE it. It's the perfect fruity perfume for me, I feel that it's great for those that are in their mid/late since it's still fun and youthful but doesn't smell like a high schooler. It also lasts ALL day even with one spritz.

Gucci Flora EDT

I figured I should review the perfume I bought, since I’ve been wearing it for 2 weeks not almost everyday. When I went to Sephora and tried out as many samples as I wanted (this is the great things about Sephora), I decided I didn’t particularly love any of them but had a slight affinity to Gucci Flora EDT.

 

Now after having worn it for two weeks, through hot and cold weather, and both on my skin, hair, and clothes, i’ve decided that it’s good, but not my favorite.  It has a sweet and citrusy scent, but not too strong in either direction.  So what I ended up smelling at the end of the day is what could be called an orange dreamsicle (oranges and cream).  But not in the disgusting way…more in the light an fresh way.

Oh well! I guess it’s time to start looking for a new perfume.  I really like citrus and fresh scents, any suggestions?  What is your signature scent?