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Gucci Guilty pour homme after shave review

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gucci guilty after shave fathers day gift idea

After-Shave c/o Gucci. Gucci Guilty pour homme after-shave.

Gucci Guilty pour homme after-shave is a classic scent from Gucci for men. The after-shave itself instantly calms the skin after an electric shave, or manual shave. In addition to calm skin, the fragrance experience is crisp, warm, and everything a man should smell like. Love that!

Top notes: zesty lemon, cool lavender, spicy pink pepper.

Middle notes: orange blossom

Base notes: patchouli, cedar, sandalwood, and amber

Gucci Guilty pour homme after-shave offers a warm citrus fragrance experience which ends the day with a warm, woody base. The light, spicy zing from pink pepper combines with lemon and orange blossom to create the ideal fragrance experience for moderate to warm weather. It is refreshing and warm; all at the same time!

I tested out Gucci Guilty pour homme after-shave on my husband. It calmed his skin after he shaved with an electric razor. The overall fragrance experience throughout the day was refreshing, crisp, warm, and inviting. Loved it!

Gucci Guilty pour homme after-shave will make a great gift for Father’s Day, or any upcoming, gift-giving occasion! Five out of five stars 😉

Gucci Guilty pour homme after-shave can be found online here.

Laline Bath Products

 in Beauty / Fragrance / Cheap Luxury Handbag  tagged bath products / hand cream / happy mothers day / holiday gift ideas / laline / local shops by

laline bath products review

Pictured: c/o Laline. Body Scrub in Ocean, Hand Cream in Coconut Verbena, Bath Body Bubble in Vanilla Pink Pepper

Laline is a fabulous bath and body product line. The collection offers refreshing fragrances combined with amazing bath products; which results in a squeaky clean, relaxing result. Love that!

Laline’s collection is made from natural ingredients fused together with innovative research and science. All of the products are high quality and offer amazing results. Laline’s fragrances and essential oils are sourced in the Provence region of France. The mineral salts are sourced from the Dead Sea. Laline is also a cruelty-free company; how fabulous is that!

I tested out the Body Scrub, Hand Cream, and Bath Body Bubble. The body scrub was a-ma-zing! It gently cleansed, and scrubbed, my skin leaving a smooth result. The Ocean scent offered a refreshing fragrance experience which is ideal in moderate to warm weather. It will be so cooling in the summer!

I fell in love with Laline;s hand cream. The nourishing formula left my hands perfectly moisturized without leaving a greasy film. This is key! The Coconut Verbana scent instantly transported me to a tropical island. This is hands-down my favorite fragrance!

The Bath Body Bubble is a great way to get squeaky clean and relax at the same time. It is so great, that my two daughters stole the bottle from me; they love it so much!  The vanilla pink pepper scent is sweet with a little bit of a peppery zing. I love the fragrance, and my daughters do too!

Laline has bath and body products for kids, men, women, and the home. They have such an amazing array of fragrant products! Laline is also a great place to find a gift, especially with Mother’s Day coming up. 

Visit Laline shops in San Francisco on Chesnut Street, at Pier 39, and at Fisherman’s Wharf. Directions and details online here.

To learn more about Laline, please visit LalineUSA.com

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas at Santana Row

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Mother’s Day 2015 is fast approaching, this means it is time to not only buy the ideal gift for Mom, but plan the entire day! Why not spend Mother Day 2015 at Santana Row! You can start the day off with a fabulous Mother’s Day brunch. I highly recommend LB Steak, Left Bank, and Village California Bistro. They have amazing brunch menus for Mother’s Day and the food is always fabulous. 

After brunch, why not take a stroll around Santana Row for some shopping, and then enjoy dessert at Cocola. They have an amazing array of sweet treats as well as coffee, tea, and yummy hot cocoa. All of that eating, shopping, and walking can be tiring. This means it is time to treat Mom to something special and relaxing! Why not book a relaxing spa day at Burke Williams!

No Mother’s Day is complete without a fabulous dinner after a relaxing day at the spa. Why not treat Mom to a beautiful dinner at Sino, Straits, or Blowfish Sushi! These three restaurants are personal favorite’s of mine. They offer chic decor, and delicious cuisine. Love that!

Visit SantanaRow.com for restaurant contact information, or OpenTable.com to make both brunch and dinner reservations on Mother’s Day. Santana Row is a hot destination for Mother’s Day (of course!) so you will want to ensure you have a table. 😉

Of course, no Mother’s Day is complete without a beautiful gift! There are so many fabulous gifts for Mother’s Day throughout Santana Row, it is difficult to narrow down the choices! So, to make life a little bit easier, I have picked out a few fabulous gifts from retailers at Santana Row to make Mom’s day as special as can be. Everything pictured below is currently on store shelves at Santana Row.

Beau Bijou

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Beau Bijou is jam-packed with beautiful, unique jewelry Mom will cherish a lifetime. There are plenty of designs made with semi-precious stones, and precious stones which will make Mom extremely happy. 

For more information, please visit Beau Bijou at Santana Row or call 408.261.3434

Lou Grey

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Lou Grey is a fabulous shop which has everything Mom will want for Mother’s Day. The store is filled with beautiful jewelry, bath products, candles, books, and clothing. 

For more information, please visit Lou Grey at Santana Row, or online here, or call 408.260.9124

Anthropologie

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Anthropologie is already Moms favorite store! She has probably nicknamed it “Anthro.” Why not get her something she will love from the store she always gravitates towards at the Row! Anthropologie is filled with fabulous outfits, accessories, home decor, books, and more!

For more information, please visit Anthropologie at Santana Row, online at anthropologie.com, or call 408.249.0436

100% Pure

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Mom works hard, doesn’t she deserve a little pampering? 100% Pure is a fabulous way to pamper Mom on Mother’s Day. The store is filled with bath products, body products, cosmetics, and everything Mom needs for her home spa. They even have gift sets already made up to help make your gift buying decision simple. Love that!

For more information, please visit 100% Pure at Santana Row, online at 100percentpure.com, or call 408.244.7873

There you have it! Santana Row has everything you need to make Mother’s Day special for Mom.

Still not sure what to buy Mom for Mother’s Day? Don’t worry, Santana Row will save the day! You can visit the concierge at Santana Row and buy a gift card for Mom. She will love being able to buy something she really wants; or she can use the gift card to dine out on the Row.

For more information about Santana Row, please visit SantanaRow.com.

Happy shopping, and Happy Mother’s Day!

*Sponsored by Santana Row. All thoughts and opinions are my own.