Le Posh Blvd Satin / Angel's Wish

Have you ever had to go to a formal event and know exactly what you're going to wear, which shoes go best with your dress, which accessories will help your outfit pop, and which hair and makeup combo will suit your signature style, but only to realize you have no idea what scent suits best such a stellar night?

It's not easy finding a signature scent that can go with you to soirees and other occasions, especially not one that won't  burn a hole through your savings. Sure, you want to look like a million bucks, but let's face it, we don't have to spend the same just to look the part! Even if it's not a fancy schmancy event that you have to go to, these babies can also serve you well no matter the occasion. I'm not a big fan of strong perfume scents that make me sneeze all night long, but these (and all the other ones I've tried from Le Posh Blvd) are subtle (but not faint!) and have decent wear.

You know how it is over here at She Goes Thrifty, we're always on the look-out for crafty and cool new ways to incorporate style and savings into one whole amazing package!

Luckily, I can always rely on Le Posh Blvd for their amazing variety of options which I can take to any occasion, scents that can go from day to night, from casual to formal, from dainty to flirty, whatever my mood, I'm sure to find the perfect fragrance to compliment it!

If you've only just started tuning in to She Goes Thrifty, I made a series of features of the different Le Posh Blvd fragrances, and there I shared my take on some of my picks from their collection, but the choices do not end here nor there, as I have one more leg of features to go. There are TONS of other variants to choose from aside from what I shared or will share. So make sure to drop by the Le Posh website to order, or get it on Zalora and not have to worry about braving the metro traffic. If you're already out and about, swing by these stores to get your Le Posh fix:

• All Rustans Essences Department Stores (Glorietta, Alabang Town Center, Shangri-La Mall, Gateway Mall, Robinsons Ermita, and Robinsons Cebu)
• Robinsons Malls (Makati, Dasmarinas, Lipa, Plaridel, and San Fernando, Pampanga)

Le Posh caters to a wide range of consumers with their creations, such as natural bath and body skin care, as well as fragrance products.

Their products are inspired by the Mediterranean, where natural beauty products are crafted in the spirit of devotion to one's well-being and the pleasure of loving oneself. These essences help people smell, look, and ultimately, feel good.

Le Posh stays true to its commitment to deliver top-notch products as they only work with and use the finest, high-quality natural ingredients and plant oils. The formulas are developed in harmony with the principles of plant and scent therapy, and guided by excellent standard requirements.

Since its establishment on September 2008, Le Posh has been since working hand-in-hand with Haidian Fragrant Hills Ltd. Co., to craft the finest fragrances that are sure to tickle the fancy of the most discerning customer. 

Le Posh Blvd Satin

If you're looking for a perfect night out scent, I would highly recommend Satin. This can also work as a great compliment for your power outfits and corporate attires. I feel like a high-powered executive whenever I wear this out.

Sensual, classic, delicious signature perfume for  adventurous but classy women who has strong character & likes to enjoy life at the same time.   Subtle blend of fruits (mandarin and peach), woods, and dry florals that ends with a base of vanilla, amber & musk. A fragrance that lets the wearer speak volumes about themselves.

Le Posh Blvd Angel's Wish

If you're feeling more romantic, say if you're going out on a date, dazzle him with your sweet side. Angel's Wish will surely make him lean closer. This scent reminds me of United Colors of Benetton's Paradiso. This can also be worn during the day. You have been warned! Prepare to turn heads!

Angel’s Wish is a magical mix of sparkling summer fruits, romantic floral & earthy inspirations.  The first notes are fresh and juicy, lemon, melon, peach, pineapple, and black currant.  They are followed by floral accord and elegant woodsy notes of white cedar, sandalwood, amber and musk.

What's your scent personality? Show us your best selfie with your favorite Le Posh Blvd scent! Get the chance to win Php 5,000 and free perfume just by following these guidelines to join!

Come hang out with Le Posh Blvd on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Stay tuned for more exciting Le Posh fragrance features in the weeks to come! Check out my blog posts on Green Tea and Kiss Her, as well as on Hot Pink and Very Sexy!

Le Posh Blvd Hot Pink / Very Sexy

I have grown so accustomed to switching up my scent or having them in rotation, that I also tend to match my fragrance with my outfit theme or motif, if any. I always make sure I have a bottle in my bag, ready for action, and ready for when I need to freshen up. Especially now that I go to school everyday and take public transportation, it makes it even more necessary for me to keep my composure in check. I love that my Le Posh Blvd fragrances are so easy to carry with me everywhere. It fits perfectly inside my school bag and I can just pull it out and spritz away anytime I feel like I need a little boost.

But it's not just school that's keeping me busy. I have the weekends to spend with my family and friends, when I get the chance. That means more gala and more excuses to switch up my scents depending on my mood and activities for the day! I love that Le Posh Blvd has a wide selection of different scents to choose from! I can just collect and then select as I go along with my daily activities. 

Le Posh Blvd fragrances also great alternatives to the more indulgent and expensive designer perfumes. For a standard wear of around 3-4 hours, you not only spray on the scent of winners, you also support the local industry. I am a self-proclaimed advocate of Filipino-made products and as soon as I was acquainted with the brand, I knew it was going to be a sparks-fest waiting to happen.

For girls who are on-the-go, fret not! Le Posh Blvd makes sure that getting your scent on will be far from stressful and inconvenient.You can check out the Le Posh website to order, or get it on Zalora and not have to worry about braving the metro traffic. If you're already out and about, swing by these stores to get your Le Posh fix:

• All Rustans Essences Department Stores (Glorietta, Alabang Town Center, Shangri-La Mall, Gateway Mall, Robinsons Ermita, and Robinsons Cebu)
• Robinsons Malls (Makati, Dasmarinas, Lipa, Plaridel, and San Fernando, Pampanga)

Le Posh caters to a wide range of consumers with their creations, such as natural bath and body skin care, as well as fragrance products.

Their products are inspired by the Mediterranean, where natural beauty products are crafted in the spirit of devotion to one's well-being and the pleasure of loving oneself. These essences help people smell, look, and ultimately, feel good.

Le Posh stays true to its commitment to deliver top-notch products as they only work with and use the finest, high-quality natural ingredients and plant oils. The formulas are developed in harmony with the principles of plant and scent therapy, and guided by excellent standard requirements.

Since its establishment on September 2008, Le Posh has been since working hand-in-hand with Haidian Fragrant Hills Ltd. Co., to craft the finest fragrances that are sure to tickle the fancy of the most discerning customer. 

Le Posh Blvd Hot Pink

For days when I feel like being more playful and feminine, Hot Pink is my top pick! I love that it has hints of jasmine and has dainty written all over it!

This fragrance is a great choice for women who want to sport a  sophisticated yet playful scent while enjoying a night out of the town. As delicate as satin and as refreshing as a first sip of champagne blending sake, white pepper, mandarin, earl grey pink freesia, orange flower, rose, wild jasmine, sandalwood, musk, ambers & oris.

Of course you may opt to wear this scent during the day, particularly on weekends out with the family. I like that it's light enough not to make me or other people nearby sneeze, and that it wears quite well throughout the day.

Le Posh Blvd Very Sexy

Us girls have an undeniable irresistible charm and we have to own it! For those days when you feel like giving Miranda Kerr a run for her money, Very Sexy might just bring out that vixen vibe. Let that sexy spirit soar!

Elegant & playfully provocative, its an enchanting blend of sparkling nectarine, sultry amber and exotic cattleya orchid.

What's your scent personality? Show us your best selfie with your favorite Le Posh Blvd scent! Get the chance to win Php 5,000 and free perfume just by following these guidelines to join!

Come hang out with Le Posh Blvd on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Stay tuned for more exciting Le Posh fragrance features in the weeks to come! Check out my blog post on Green Tea and Kiss Her!

Le Posh Blvd, the scent of winners!

Le Posh Blvd: Green Tea / Kiss Her

Sweater weather is in full swing. As we bid farewell to the sweet kiss of summer, we say hello to the cool cuddle of the rainy season. Memories of our fun frolic under the sun need not escape us. We can always rely on our favorite scents to remind us of the good times. 

Splashing on a nice refreshing scent is a great way to feel rejuvenated, even in the colder months. For an instant pick-me-up, a spritz is a fast fix to help you put back that spring in your step. Fragrances also have the power to flip our mood, from gloomy to glam, from drab to fab. Call it a magical potion of sorts, it's a great super power to keep in anyone's arsenal.

I love that shopping for my favorite scents is now a hassle-free experience. I can just go to the Le Posh website to order, or get it on Zalora and not have to worry about braving the metro traffic. If you're already out and about, swing by these stores to get your Le Posh fix:

• All Rustans Essences Department Stores (Glorietta, Alabang Town Center, Shangri-La Mall, Gateway Mall, Robinsons Ermita, and Robinsons Cebu)
• Robinsons Malls (Makati, Dasmarinas, Lipa, Plaridel, and San Fernando, Pampanga)

I am a strong supporter of local brands and Le Posh is no exception. 

Le Posh caters to a wide range of consumers with their creations, such as natural bath and body skin care, as well as fragrance products.

Their products are inspired by the Mediterranean, where natural beauty products are crafted in the spirit of devotion to one's well-being and the pleasure of loving oneself. These essences help people smell, look, and ultimately, feel good.

Le Posh stays true to its commitment to deliver top-notch products as they only work with and use the finest, high-quality natural ingredients and plant oils. The formulas are developed in harmony with the principles of plant and scent therapy, and guided by excellent standard requirements.

Since its establishment on September 2008, Le Posh has been since working hand-in-hand with Haidian Fragrant Hills Ltd. Co., to craft the finest fragrances that are sure to tickle the fancy of the most discerning customer. 

Le Posh Blvd Green Tea

Who doesn't love a nice, crisp, and clean scent to get their day started? I know I do! The Green Tea Eau de Toilette (Php 299) just hits the spot with citrusy and fresh notes. Get a whiff of summer with Green Tea!

Green Tea is a beautiful fragrance for women.  Fresh scents of citrus & lemon mix with rhubarb, peppermint, oakmoss, musks and amber.  Spritz green tea in the morning for an instant burst of energy that will last through long meetings at work and lunches out with friends.

I love the packaging of Green Tea! I'm all about the minimalist feel of the design. I just know that I'm getting straight up green tea goodness! This scent actually reminds me of the Elizabeth Arden Green Tea fragrance, but it's at a fraction of the price!

Le Posh Blvd Kiss Her

For days when I'm feeling more feminine and flirtatious, I take out my Kiss Her Eau de Toilette (Php 399) for a spin. The packaging is so cute. It just brings me to a jet-set mindset and makes me feel like sprawling across the green lawn on a sweet summery Parisian afternoon, with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

Smells like a yummy cocktail on a hot sunny day!  It is an exciting blend of fresh fruits, blossoms, and sandalwood.  Beautifully invigorating blend of pineapple, mango, apple, blackcurrant, peony, sandalwood.

Who won't fall in love with that adorable design of a kiss mark on the bottle? Any girl would be head over heels in love! Forget milkshakes, this fragrance will bring your boys to the yard!

What's your scent personality? Show us your best selfie with your favorite Le Posh Blvd scent! Get the chance to win Php 5,000 and free perfume just by following these guidelines to join!

Come hang out with Le Posh Blvd on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Stay tuned for more exciting Le Posh fragrance features in the weeks to come!

Le Posh Blvd, the scent of winners!

Human Nature Series: Citronella Bug Spray

Tired of being bitten by pesky mosquitoes and other insects? Find the scent of commercial insect repellents absolutely repulsive and prices too much? Looking for the next best alternative? Human Nature has just the thing for you.

I found this Citronella Bug Spray  on their website a little while back, before my trip to Zamboanga. My lola has just moved to a new house further upstate, but still within the city, and the place has just been recently developed. I figured, I wouldn't want to catch Dengue along the way, so I tried the bug spray. Also, there seemed to be an unannounced conference of mosquitoes in our garage and in random parts of our home and I was getting sick of getting itchy, red bumps all over.

For Php 99.75 (around $2.50), you can get a 50mL bottle.

Now, on to the good (?) stuff...

I like this product for one major reason: it keeps the darn bugs away. Here's what Human Nature has to say about this bug spray. (from their site)

Our 100% natural bug spray effectively protects you from disease-causing mosquitoes and pesky bugs without the nasty effects of toxic chemicals. Includes organic virgin coconut oil (VCO), known for its skin-healing, moisturizing and anti-microbial benefits. It also contains organic citronella oil, a well known insect repellent, organic lemongrass, essential oil together with rosemary and lavender essential oils give off a pleasant smell that’s good for you but bad for the mozzies and bugs! Suitable for very young children!

There you go! It has no DEET, a chemical ingredient in most insect repellents. This toxic chemical cannot be used by babies and young children and poses serious health risks. It also has no parabens or preservatives, only natural goodness that Mother Nature has to offer. The bugs will surely hate you but your skin will thank you for it!

To use it, just pump the product out and apply as you would your lotion, making sure not to miss a spot. You won't need a lot, only about six pumps and you're good to go! The scent is a bit strong. You might not want to use this when you have to attend social events, go malling, or partying with your friends. I find the smell quite pleasant, but other people seem to react aversely to it, so use to your discretion. It's not much of a spray as it is an oil. When you apply it, it will leave an oily film on your skin but will evaporate after a long while. It's a little greasy but the protection from dangerous health risks make it all the more tolerable and worth all the con's. Scent and feel aside, this baby is definitely a must-have  especially if you're keen on staying healthy and dengue-free. (and protected from other mosquito-borne diseases)

What's your favorite insect repellent?

Love,

SGT <3

Human Nature Series: Sunflower Seed Beauty Oil

Puberty hits anyone and everyone. Unfortunately, it leaves behind battle scars, i.e. stretch marks and it drives our hormones crazy; therefore creating tons of changes in our body. And as we spend late nights on school work, burning the midnight oil, we gain excess baggage... under our eyes, that is. If you're also worried about getting wrinkles from everyday stress, all this and more can be solved by Human Nature's Sunflower Seed Beauty Oil!


My biggest problem among the three has got to be stretch marks. I've tried Palmer's Cocoa Butter, to no avail. It's expensive and back then, it wasn't available in the Philippines so I had to ask my relatives abroad to buy it for me. After a few years of dealing with stretch marks and trying to get rid of them, I gave up... That is until I discovered the power of this elixir.

When I got myself a (50 mL) bottle, I immediately put its claim to help erase stretch marks to the test. After a few weeks of regular use, I was astounded. It really did lighten my stretch marks! Now, despite not being able to use it as regularly as before, the results get better and better. It's made of 100% sunflower seed oil... Yup! Nothing more! It's all-natural and all good for you.

It also claims to help pack extra shine to your tresses. I've tried to use it as a hair serum twice but I like this product more as a stretch mark terminator. I also haven't tried it to get rid of dark eye bags or other dark spots elsewhere, but I bet it works just wonderfully! Despite its being an oil, it's neither greasy nor does it leave an icky film afterwards. Just massage a drop or two onto affected area and if you can (actually it's better if you do), use it everyday to achieve optimum results. Just be patient. Once this potion works its magic, I'm sure all the work will be worth the wait!

Picture from the Human Nature website.
A 50 mL bottle will cost you Php 150 (around $3 to $4)

A 50 mL bottle goes a long way. I've had mine for at least three months already and I'm still reaping its major benefits without even consuming half of the bottle yet! You can order this and other Human Nature products online or through their dealers and stores. They also deliver internationally. Each order comes in a neat little box package (hence their pro-environment tag). All this information is available through their site.

They say this is a miracle in a bottle. I say there's so much more to this small-but-terrible wonder than meets the eye! (pun intended) If you have multiple skin problems, then maybe you have found your mirage in the desert. :)

What's your favorite all-in-one beauty solution?

Love,

SGT <3

Human Nature Series: Hand and Foot Salve

Here we are. This is the start of a series of reviews on amazing Human Nature products. I've been a fan ever since I discovered their products online late last year. They've been around for quite a while and have attracted a large number of avid supporters. What's great about Human Nature is that they use locally-sourced organic ingredients, no harmful chemicals, and biodegradable materials in all their products. So when you buy any of their merchandise, you're not only helping your body by introducing natural products into it, but you're also aiding communities in the Philippines that grow the ingredients, and you're also helping the environment BIG TIME. Plus, they're CRUELTY-FREE, which is great for vegetarians like myself. It means that they do not perform animal testing.

They're much like The Body Shop, only way cheaper since they get their materials from within the Philippines, they won't have to pay a lot of taxes, eventually resulting to more budget-friendly prices! It's definitely a social enterprise worth advocating. To top it all off, they have high quality products that are sure to satisfy your cosmetic needs!

One of my most valuable purchases so far are these hand and foot salve which promises to heal and moisturize even the driest skin, particularly in your well, hands and feet! Trust me, it really works! Having had cracked skin on my feet is such a pain. It feels uncomfortable and even if I had a foot spa done, after a few weeks, it will come back to its original state. When I discovered this hand and foot salve, I did not have to worry about how dry my feet would be. I just slough it on at least twice a day and slowly, I noticed that my insanely tough heels became softer. Using it in your hands is great too! It will soften the dry skin near your nail area and give a pinkish-reddish glow to your palms after you've massaged them.

It comes in two yummy-smelling flavors!

This is the banana-carrot-bee propolis variant. It smells insanely delicious, you'll want to eat the whole pot! A pot costs about Php 140 ($3) and you'll be using it for a long time. 

Non-greasy formula!

It also comes in eucalyptus scent. Great for those who love a relaxing minty smell.

Same price. Same formulation.

If you don't have enough moolah for a trip to the nail and foot salon for a good scrub, just slap some o' these babies on to your rough-and-tough skin and in a few days, you'll notice that your skin grew softer. Plus you'll have saved up on those foot spa sessions! It's also very handy. You can take it anywhere. If you're a fan of hand lotion, this hand and foot salve comes in a non-greasy formulation so you won't have to worry about things slipping out of your hands. You'll just have touchable, softer, and smoother skin! Definitely worth a try.

On the flip side, it contains bee pollen. If you're allergic, you might want to steer clear from this product. But other than that, it contains no paraben, no preservatives, so there's no reason to doubt it 'cause it's organic. ;)

What's your favorite hand and foot moisturizer?

Love,

SGT <3