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Zara Cocoa Sunset edp review

 in Beauty / Fragrance  tagged fragrance reviews / gourmand / zara by

pictured: Zara Cocoa Sunset edp / nail polish / top coat /

Did you know Zara sells perfume? This was totally new information to me a few weeks ago. I can’t believe I didn’t know; especially since I love shopping there! But, I digress. . . let’s chat about this gourmand fragrance from Zara!

Zara Cocoa Sunset edp is a sweet gourmand which is filled with bakery scents. Zara doesn’t break down which notes are top, middle, and base, but they do list them out for us. The main notes in Cocoa Sunset edp include whipped cream, milk chocolate, passion fruit, vanilla, and peach. When I first sprayed Cocoa Sunset edp, I immediately noticed the whipped cream and vanilla. As for the fruity notes, I did not detect them. This eau de parfum acted like a true gourmand and was sweet, without being too sweet, for the full day.

I am always suspicious of scents which are priced low. Zara Cocoa Sunset edp is priced under $50 for the 100ml bottle. I was surprised at how good the fragrance smelled. It did not smell like a perfume priced under $50. Love that!

Another note: Zara Cocoa Sunset edp is long lasting. One spray was perfect and lasted from 7am until 10pm when I hit the hay. This is good news because I find it annoying when a fragrance doesn’t last. This one lasts! Love!

Cocoa Sunset edp is reminiscent of the gourmand fragrances we enjoyed back in the 1990s. I love that it only needs one spray to last all day. This is a fabulous gourmand fragrance, and I find myself reaching for it often.

Since Zara Cocoa Sunset edp is a warm gourmand, it is perfect in cooler weather. This is the perfect edp to wear now during the fall season, and throughout winter, the holidays and earl spring. It will also make a great gift this holiday season. Love that!

Stay tuned for more fragrance reviews!

XOXO

Cathy

Halloween nail polish colors

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged dior / fall 2025 / halloween / hermes by

From left: orange nail polish / black nail polish /

It’s Halloween season! While some people get wild with their nails when it comes to Halloween, I tend to err on the side of understated.

I like a beautiful orange or sleek black for my nails when it comes to Halloween. Since bright orange isn’t my thing, this pinkish-orange from Hermes is perfect. I love how it’s a subtle orange which is both perfect for fall and understated enough to suit my taste. When it comes to black, this chic black nail polish from Dior’s fall 2025 collection is ultimate perfection. It does not streak and it applies smoothly in two coats. I love the high shine on it! This is really the perfect black nail polish for the Halloween season, as well as during the fall season.

So, if you are like me and would like to be in the Halloween spirit without highly complicated nails, then one of these two colors is for you! I am not sure which one I will wear, but it will be one of these two!

Thanks for stopping by, and have a fun Halloween!

XOXO

Cathy

Dior nail polish holidays 2025 review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged dior / holidays 2025 by

Dior nail polish holidays 2025: Dior Plum Parade / Dior Gold Circus (top coat) /

It’s beginning to look like the holiday season! The much-anticipated Dior beauty collection is here, and the holiday nail polish is fabulous. Love!

For the 2025 holiday season, Dior has given us a beautiful, deep plum nail polish and also a sparkling golden top coat. Together, they make a festive holiday manicure for the party season and New Years Eve. Separately, the possibilities are endless.

Dior Plum Parade nail polish is a deep plum hue which can easily be worn now, during the fall season, and then throughout the holiday and winter seasons. It is a classic hue with a festive vibe. Love that!

In order to create a holiday party vibe, Dior Plum Parade nail polish can be topped with Dior Gold Circus top coat. The top coat is a dense, sparkling polish with tiny golden sparkles. The sparkles are three dimensional, adding the right subtle gold hue and party vibe. This top coat will also look amazing on top of neutral nail polish hues such as beige and mocha, as well as other shades of red, plum, and berry hues. Love!

So, without further ado, here is the Dior nail polish collection for the 2025 holiday season!

Dior nail polish holidays 2025 | Dior Plum Parade

Dior nail polish holidays 2025 | Dior Gold Circus

I used one base coat, two coats of Dior Plum Parade nail polish and one coat of Dior Gold Circus. I love how it looks!

What do you think of the Dior holiday 2025 nail polish collection?

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Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more holiday coverage coming up later this month and in November!

XOXO
Cathy