I have been busy with rotations and studying for board exams scheduled for this summer. My beloved blog has been a bit neglected. I haven't logged into blogger in awhile, and the interface is different. I was a bit intimidated. I'm sure with time, I will get accustomed to it:)
However, I'm so excited about a cookbook on order. Maybe it will inspire me again! I've been relying on semi-homemade meals as of late. With Trader Joe's a short distance from my apartment, everything comes so easy whether cooking or merely heating. I got hooked on Trader Joe's when I was probably 6-7. My Daddy brought home a tub of cashew butter. And they say the rest is history:)
It's lovely here in Chicago. Barely a winter, in terms of snowfall. And now it's spring and nearing summer. What better way to ring in the new warmer seasons with a delightful new fragrance? I have always adored all things Chanel (but my pocketbook really reads GAP or LOFT on sale!) Such elegance to her fashion house. Who wouldn't want to wear a little bit of that fabulousness every day, right? Try as I might, her fragrances of the past were too overpowering. Although No.5, Allure, and the original Chance grace my vanity, they have more dust than fingerprints. Sigh. Anyways, (un)fortunately, ULTA is a few blocks from my apartment as well (living in Chicago on a budget is like a huge tease!) This was the last bottle. Of course. Armed too with such positive reviews from Makeupalley.com, I decided to purchase without ever having sampled the fragrance. Testers for all the Chanel fragrances were available, except for Chance Eau Tendre. Of course. Did I mention it was the last bottle? Oh yes. What was a girl to do? And I took a chance (pun intended!)
Well, life is about chances, and sometimes it's a hit, sometimes it's a miss. The verdict? Total hit!!!!! So different than the other fragrances in the lineup. And it's a delicate pink. A fruity floral of the grown-up variety. Reminds me of Lancome's So Magic I use to use and now discontinued. It use to be my signature scent. The one that you reach for, that makes you smile upon the first spritz. I haven't had that feeling until now. I love this sweet, soft and gorgeous scent! If the other Chanel fragrances haven't worked for you, definitely try this one!
XoX,
Marikym
