Diptyque Candle in Indian Incense / Lani

For Christmas my awesome brother gifted me this limited edition Diptyque candle ($68, can be found on Nordstrom) and I'm so in love with it! It's unlike any other candles that I own, which all have very basic and straightforward scents, whereas this one is more complex. And the scent, Indian Incense, is so unique but is definitely for those who favor a heavier scent. Diptyque describes it as... 

A mysterious, deep fragrance, dark and floral. Rose and carnation are balanced with incense and myrrh.

Other than the smell being amazing, it burns so well and can fully envelop a room with its fragrance in a matter of minutes so you definitely get a lot of bang for your buck! The scent even lingers unlit, which I consider a huge plus. If you get a chance to visit a Diptyque store, I would definitely recommend giving it a go! Plus, who can resist the perfect packaging?

Diptyque Perfume

Thanks to Hautelook, I was able to snag two of these babies for the price of one! And, yes, my love for Diptyque extends beyond just their candles.

Favorite Candles / Lani

Whether I'm having a stressful day or I'm busy studying at my desk, one of my favorite ways to relax is to burn a candle. I'm a bit picky when it comes to candles-there are certain scents that give me a headache so these are one of the few that passed the test!

Pommes Frites No. 10 Sweet Grapefruit - I did a short post on this on my other blog and I'm basically in love with this brand! It smells so sweet and the quality is outstanding for the price. In only a few minutes of burning, my room is already smelling like a juicy, ripe grapefruit. It was one of my favorites to burn during summertime after waking up, the scent is so invigorating!
Pommes Frites No. 06 Laundry Day - This one smells true to its name, it smells exactly like warm, clean laundry. It's such a relaxing scent, it's nice to have it burning while cleaning up the room or folding clothes.
Pacifica Tibetan Mountain Temple - I was browsing around shops in Venice when I stumbled into the cutest boutique ever that had an entire bookcase dedicated to Pacifica candles! I never heard of the brand, aside from their perfumes, so I was intrigued and picked up a few. This one is a favorite of mine for fall and winter because it smells just like chai-it's perfect.
Diptyque Baies - Guys, I wouldn't be a beauty blogger if I didn't have at least one Diptyque candle, amiright or amiright? This scent smells really green and actually reminds me a lot of their perfume L'Ombre Dans L'eau! It's supposed to smell like a bouquet of roses and blackcurrant leaves and I can attest that it certainly smells like something out of a garden.


Do you burn certain candles only during certain seasons? If so, which ones? I would love to know since winter is well on its way! xx

Lani's Top 4 Perfume Picks

I remember reading an article in Nylon about whether you're a one-scent kinda gal or the kind that chooses based on mood. And I was obviously the second one-I can't get enough of perfumes! It's one of those things that you don't necessarily need to have a closet full of...but it's fun to have a nice collection, right?! There's something so satisfying about being able to choose what kind of perfume you want to wear for the day! Without further ado, here are my absolute favorites at the moment!

Jo Malone Wild Bluebell Cologne - When I first smelled this inside of Bloomingdale's it was such a typical girly scent and I just swooned over it! It's a very light floral and smells like a more sophisticated honeysuckle. It actually reminded me of Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen's Coast to Coast perfume that I wore when I was in middle school (I know, how embarrassing). The only downside is that the scent fades pretty quick, but luckily I have this giant bottle so I'm pretty liberal with my sprays!
Diptyque Philosykos - This perfume is indescribably amazing-it's green and earthy but has a warmness to it-almost kind of milky? It's described as a fig scent, encapsulating all aspects of the fig (the tree, leaf, fruit...you get it) but it almost smells a bit like a coconut to me. It wears sooo nicely as it starts off really green and eventually wears down to warmer notes.
D&G L'Imperatrice - Believe it or not, this perfume like is actually unisex although I can't really imagine a guy wearing this! It's a very floral and fruity smell, without that overly sickening sweet part that always seems to plague most fruity perfumes. It's definitely more fresh, some even describe it as "aquatic" but I have no clue what that means. Perfume lingo is so weird.
Jo Malone Orange Blossom - Tara bought me this perfume for my birthday and it's currently a favorite of mine-I've been spritzing it on like crazy before I go to school! The scent is so citrusy, it smells exactly like an orange rind. It's summery and fresh, a definite must-have for any citrus fans out there!

I definitely have my eye on the next scents that I would love to try out-specifically Dafne by Olo Fragrance and L'Ombre Dans L'eau by Diptyque.

I'm always on the hunt for another scent so what's your favorite? And what types of scents do you usually lean towards? xx

Wishlist - Summer 2013

So I know the Collection 2000 concealer isn't a product with the highest price tag, but the fact that it is physically out of my reach while I venture through the drugstores in the U.S is the reason why it made it to the top of my list- sigh, U.K brands... a Chanel eyelash curler is definitely a want, I wonder if my eyelashes would know they were curled by Chanel? Bobbi Browns Beach fragrance is one I've been lusting after this entire season, take one whiff and you'll know what I mean, the warm, smell of sunscreen and vanilla will take you straight to the beach, no matter what season it is. Another product of Bobbi Brown's I've had my eye on for quite a while is her pot rouges, a cheek and lip color. They apply so well on the cheeks, I might have to bite the bullet and own one of these babies. A product I always swatch and swatch again are the YSL Volupte Sheer Candy Lipsticks. I love the scent, colors, and packaging, but I feel that since they are basically sheer lip colors, I should stick to drugstore. (Maybelline Baby Lips & Revlon Shine Lipsticks are my fav.) Alas, the Lorac Pro Palate, knowing that I own both UD Naked Palates and my fair share of neutral eye shadows in general, this palate has been placed on the back-burner, but I have not forgotten about it! One day Lorac, one day...

Diptyque has to be one of my favorite perfumers out there so it comes as no surprise that there are two items on my list. I've been pining after that Rose candle for ages but can't seem to get around to purchasing it as I already have too many candles that I need to burn before I consider another. The roll on perfume (L'Ombre Dans L'eau) has also been on the list for quite a while and I've heard that the scent is really fresh and not too overwhelming. Another scent that I've been curious about is Dafne by Olo Fragrance, a small company based in Portland that takes pride in being handmade. The scent itself is said to be a mixture of orange, sampaguita, and ylang ylang!

With chillier and drier weather soon to come, I've been really fixated on the body lotions by Aesop because I feel they would really keep dry, chapped skin at bay. Sadly the price makes it more of a luxury item than a necessity. Another luxury item has to be the newly released concealer by Marc Jacob's new makeup line-it just looks so amazing! Lastly, I've actually been looking up swatches for nearly every shade of Lipstick Queen's Saint line. I love the idea of a sheer formula and the colors are all so practical with my favorite being Rose.