Just A Few Notes – Fragrances that attract

Scents like Vanilla, Jasmine, Rose, and Lavender are thought to be Aphrodisiacs.  All three products listed below contain one or more of the above fragrances. Whether you are buying for Valentines, a birthday, anniversary or just for yourself, a key “go to” fragrance is great to have on hand, especially one that promotes romance and sensuality!

According to many scientist, scent is one of the key factors of attraction. It is thought that the connection between our sense of smell and how we feel, our emotions – is founded on the evolution of our brain with the two being intrinsically linked.

With that said, picking the perfect scent is important! We have 3 great options!

Aphrodisiac perfume smells beautiful and anyone who tries it, is an instant fan. This brand has a loyal and growing following for a very distinct reason…

Aphrodisiac includes notes of  Rose, which encourages intimacy, Tuberose which encourages seduction and Amber which encourages sensuality. I love this perfume! It has everything women want. It’s light and not too strong and most importantly, it doesn’t smell like hair spray (those perfumes are the worst). Aphrodisiac is the perfume pretty women wear… do you know what I mean? Sometimes when I smell musk, I think of my grandmother, or when I smell baby scented products, I think of baby powder or infants hair. Aphrodisiac smells lovely. If I had to describe it, it’s a rose meeting an ocean, meeting a Summer Breeze. The scent is almost nostalgic. Men love this scent on women and women love this scent on themselves.

Have you heard of CAKE?

Cake Beauty started a number of years ago in the best place for making a cake — a kitchen. The vision behind it? To create a line of products that was the true marriage of style, innovation and supreme quality.

Cake products are 90-95% all natural and 100%  Paraben Free. Each product is kissed with delectable fragrances and unique textures that are sure to delight the senses.

Cake Beauty Indulge Eau de Parfum contains top notes of citrus sparkle, fresh and juicy orchard fruits, caramel syrup, island sugar cane and star anise. It has a heart of rich florals of jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and water lily. Base notes are warm vanilla met with sweet powdery notes. Now that’s sweet.

Now for a little something different – A candle that turns into massage oil!

Naked Princess Love.Lust.Light Body & Boudoir Candle is a decadent hand-poured candle designed to transform any room into a luxurious boudoir that delights the senses with the irresistible scent of Moroccan Vanilla, Sweet Almond & exotic Tonquin Bean. Infused with a rich blend of Vitamin E, plus Organic Shea, Jojoba and Soy Butters, the candle’s natural clean-burning “wax” melts to a perfectly soothing temperature. Warm wax may be poured onto the body where it transforms into a light moisturizing or massage oil on contact with skin.

Shop the entire brand line here. 

Aphrodisiac | Cake | Naked Princess

Holiday Shipping Schedule – Hurry!

Who’s on your gift list this year? We all have that tough person we put off shopping for, but don’t delay too long or they might not receive their gift in time! Visit our holiday store for some great gift ideas!

Idea generator: Hostess gifts that wont break the bank! See Below! 

Serendipity3 Frozen Hot Chocolate – Made famous by New York Restaurant Serendipty3

Aspen Bay Candles: Juniper Twig – The fragrance of cedar and grapefruit – Burn time 85+ hours!

Get Fresh Memories of diffuser: Create a warm ambiance in any room, with a lasting fragrance

Kai Fragrance – The Best Holiday Gift!

If you’re like me, you aspire to give gifts each year that are meaningful and specific to the person you’re shopping for. This Christmas the goal is to give a gift that is useful, enjoyable and most importantly, affordable!

For those of us with the best of intentions in our gift-giving, Kai has come to our rescue! The new Kai Travel Gift Set is a ready-to-go ideal customized gift!This six-piece travel set includes lavish body wash, luxurious bathing bubbles, soothing body lotion, a vial of Kai’s signature perfume, and two of Kai’s newest products (shampoo & conditioner).

For those new to Kai, this travel set is the perfect sampler! The best part about Kai products is that the scent smells different on every person! This gift is automatically customized to the person you give it to! Top it off with the very handy and reusable hemp bag, and you’ll be giving the most useful, thoughtful, and customized gift of the season!

Did I mention that Kai fans include Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, Charlize Theron and Reese Witherspoon. These celebs indulge in Kai… why wouldn’t this be the perfect gift?

Kai Travel Gift Set: $49 | Shop Now!

Get your last minute Mother’s Day gifts! Try Kai!

We here at Beauty of a Site love Kai, and what better day than Mother’s Day, to share a product we love with someone we love, like Mom! Not only is the fresh scent of Kai a favorite among beauty enthusiasts, but it’s a favorite of celebrities like Brooke-Burke Charvet, from Dancing With The Stars! Brooke loves the Kai perfume oil, a great compact, purse worthy gift for any busy mom on the go!

We love Kai so much that we are offering FREE Shipping from now through the weekend with a minimum purchase of $45.00!  See coupon below!

Let Oprah and her fashion staff help pick out that perfect gift for Mom! Their favorite pick is the Kai Home Linen & Room Spray. A great choice for a mom who loves her house as much as she loves her family!

Make your Mom feel special, gift wrap and drop shipping available!

Shop all Kai products now!

FREE SHIPPING ON $25 ORDERS – LAST MINUTE EASTER GOODIES!

Great gift ideas from Zoya, Leila Lou, Kala Soaps and more!

Free shipping on any $25 order for one day only!

Beauty of a Site has some great new products that are fun for Spring and perfect for last minute Easter Basket treats! We wanted to start your Easter off right by offering a one day only online coupon for FREE SHIPPING on any $25 order (subtotal)! Hurry before this opportunity bounces away, just like that Easter Bunny! All orders have the option of being expedited (additional shipping charges apply) to receive your package by Easter! Don’t wait! Make this holiday extra special!

Use coupon code: bunny12

Offer expires tonight at midnight CST! (4/5/2012)

Aunt Sadie’s Candles – Holiday Edition

It’s hard to believe that October is almost over. Once we roll into November, we all have one thing on our minds – the holidays! What do I get my Aunt Sally? What about Grandma Jean? Well, we know we say this all the time, but we really LOVE Aunt Sadie’s candles.  Here’s a little background:

Sadie’s nephews took her tried and true recipes, quit their jobs and started making candles. They are independently owned and have their little business in Boston. They make all the candles themselves and then they ship them to us.

All the candles are hand-poured and smell ah-mazing! They’re all wrapped in super-cute paper that completely match the scent of the candle. What’s even better is that they burn for about 70 hours, so one candle will last for a while.

Some of our favorite scents for the Fall and Winter are: Cranberry Orange, Pumpkin Pie, Pine Tree

Get Fresh Warrior Princess – Blackberry Vanilla is Back!

Get Fresh has brought back it’s oh-so-popular Blackberry Vanilla Scent in the form of the Warrior Princess line! We’re super excited about this here at BOAS because it’s definitely one of our favorite scents. What’s even better is that the packaging is ultra-girlie, vibrant and just plain pretty. Plus, the Warrior Princess line was designed to give back. Get Fresh is donating a portion of the Warrior Princess proceeds to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, a wonderful charitable organization that helps our women and men in the military recover from the physical and psychological injuries they sustained while in uniform.

So, when you order some fabulous products you’re also helping out the men and women who defend our country. It’s a win-win situation!

Want other ways to be charitable while you shop? Check out our Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Products!

My Very Own Tropical Paradise

Best part of my job: getting to try out new products.  When a bag of goodies arrived on my doorstep this month, it included this gem: a sample of Tropical Mist Eau de Parfum from Nouveau Paris.

One of the “Les Fleurs” perfumes now available for purchase at Beauty of a Site, Tropical Mist has become my perfume of choice.  I’m a huge fan of Kai perfume, and have enjoyed the Hawaiian-inspired formula for years, but the additional layer of citrus in Tropical Mist has totally captured my attention.

Fresh florals layered with luscious tropical fruit provides a unique feminine fragrance, comfortably subtle yet breathtakingly seductive.  A floral note of fresh violets is accented with a gorgeous layer of intoxicating fruit, including sweet guava, bergamot orange and aromatic yuzu.

Intoxicating and mysterious, I highly recommend Tropical Mist. Click here to browse all of the Nouveau Paris perfumes, or to purchase Tropical Mist for yourself!

Embrace Spring!

Congratulations, readers, you’ve made it!  March 20th marks the first day of Spring 2011.  Embrace the new season with Beauty of a Site!

1. Wear Green.

The most prominent sign of the new season is the hints of green popping up all over the country.  Whether for your favorite St. Patty’s day party or just for celebrating the season, green celebrates new growth and new chances.  It’s an essential part of your wardrobe!

Try OPI’s Don’t Mess with OPI, from the Texas Collection, Zoya’s Gemma, or China Glaze’s Starboard from Anchor’s Away, for a chic green hue.

2. Welcome Florals.

More than any other season, Spring has its very own smell. Even before the flowers start blooming, get rid of winter’s musty smell with fresh florals of your own!

Choose Kai’s Room and Linen spray for hawaiian-inspired freshness, or this lily-scented candle from Aunt Sadie!

3. Bring on the sun!

Warmer weather, short sleeves and flip flops are not far off.  Prepare your skin for the challenge: scrub up, moisturize and bring on the bronze!

We suggest Cake’s Soothing Sugar Scrub, Get Fresh Rich Body Creme and at home tanning from St. Tropez.

Holiday Store- NOW OPEN!

Check out our one stop shop for beautiful, thoughtful and individualized gifts for everyone on your list. Sort gifts by type (stocking stuffers, for men, for home, for lovers, etc) or by price. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to find the perfect gift for the perfect people.

Click here to shop the holiday store now!

Here are some of our favorites to get your started:

1. DuWop Twilight Venom- Blush: For the vampire-loving girl in your life, treat her to a taste of eternal bliss with DuWop’s Twilight Venom Lip Plumper, $15

2. Rosie Jane Leila Lou Gift Set: Including candle, lotion and perfume oil in a precious package all with Leila Lou’s signature scent, $50

3. China Glaze Party Harty Nail Polish Gift Set: Get three shimmering Christmas-colored polishes for the price of only two! Packaged for easy gift giving, $13.

4. Not Soap Radio Say It with Suds Bath/Shower Gel – Merry Christmas: Skip the greeting card and give them something they can use! Including a Merry Christmas message, this bath and shower gel will keep them clean for months, $13.

5. Cake Beauty All About You Gift Set: Including Body Mousse, Shower Polish, and Shower Froth, this three piece set smells of vanilla and coconut, $40.