







One of my favorite things to receive as a holiday gift is a new scent. I often get overwhelmed in the fragrance section at department stores – too many different brands and perfumes to try, but then my senses get slammed and I’m not able to objectively pick my favorite. I just end up throwing in the towel and giving up! Anyone else have that problem? With the help of great Christmas gifts from my mother, sister and grandmother, I’ve been able to avoid suffering through those fragrance department visits. It’s how I’ve come to acquire almost all of my perfumes in recent years – Burberry London, Lolita Lempicka, Viktor & Rolff Flowerbomb and Tom Ford Black Orchid, just to name a few! Lately I’ve been itching to pick up a new scent or two.
I’ve heard amazing things about Dolce & Gabbana’s fragrances, but never tried any of their scents before. If there’s one designer that knows how to do sexy, it’s Dolce & Gabbana. I always love musky scents, so when I read that this perfume contained notes of amber, cedar wood, apple, rose and a touch of citrus, I was sold. That’s why I went out on a limb and decided to treat myself to an early Christmas gift with the Light Blue eau de toilette! It’s a fresh, crisp scent that’s a wonderful day-to-night fragrance. This perfume is lovely and feminine without being sweet or too floral – it’s light and airy, not overbearing. If you’re struggling for what to give a female family member or friend for a holiday gift or stocking stuffer, give this a try. The bottle is simple and beautiful, and the box it’s in is even luxurious – it’s velvet! If you’re on the hunt for a good deal, check out the Light Blue gift set – it contains the perfume, the body cream and the travel-sized spray for under $100! A few other Dolce & Gabbana beauty products I recommend as gifts this year include the Rose The One fragrance (the rose gold bottle is heavenly!), this neutral beauty gift set, the intense color lip gloss, and this bronzing powder duo. The gold packaging is to die for! Click here to shop all Dolce & Gabbana beauty products at Nordstrom.
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Perfume: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, Top: Haute Hippie, Jeans: 7 for All Mankind
I have never tried this fragrance but I love the packaging! Thank you for sharing.It will make a great Xmas gift!
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Miri
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light blue is such a fresh fragrance.
xo
PinkSole
I always love D&G perfumes. Their newest, Dolce, is my ALL time favorite. Gorgeous photos!
xo Jessica
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Beautiful photography Merritt! For some reason I’ve never been able to get myself on board with this perfume but everyone seems to love it!
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These pictures are so pretty! You’re beautiful, and I will have to try this fragrance.
God bless,
XO, Claire
http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com
It’s funny…I was just in Saks yesterday and I was a bit overwhelmed at the Jo Malone counter! There were so many scents I loved, I couldn’t pick a favorite! I’ll have to sample this fragrance the next time I’m shopping. LOVE your blouse…so effortlessly elegant and feminine. And I’m loving it paired down with those perfect skinny jeans :)
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Gorgeous lady! I am loving that top. I have been looking for something similar. Is this your bathroom?! It’s stunning. I love a good fragrance, and you’re right, it makes the perfect gift.
Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
My best friend has worn light blue since our freshman year of high school, and I didn’t even think of picking up a new bottle as her gift this year — couldn’t have stumbled across this post at a better time! :) Xo, Alison
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What a beautiful scent! I love your photos they are stunning. I love your top, it is so perfect with a pair of denim.
XO Chelsea http://www.shesaidhesaidfashion.com
I still have to try this fragrance. I love your sheer top
Cha Cha The Fashion Genius
Love your top! And that scent is a wonderful one!
xo Southern Style
Great pictures! Love your blouse!
xo Jaime
http://www.therealfashionista.com
love that perfume ! have you smelt the mens one my hubby loves it!
love your blog and insta!
M♥
Simply Sutter
I used to wear light blue all the time, such a great fragrance!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
This bathroom is seriously stunning!! but This fragrance really is divine. A woman in my office was wearing it last week and I had to know what it was! I need this!
Maggie
http://www.PolishedClosets.com
I have the Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Pour Femme Intense in my arsenal, and I love it!
loving this fragrance! such a great stocking stuffer. xo
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