Versace Eros Pour Femme Fragrance Review & Twitter Giveaway

I was first introduced to Versace Eros Pour Femme during the 2016 Fragrance Foundation Consumer Choice Awards.

It's a powerful floral fragrance with hints of citrus that has notes of Sicilian lemon, Calabrian bergamot, pomegranate accords, lemon, sambac jasmine absolute, jasmine infusion, peony, sandalwood, ambrox, musk and various cedars. When I first smelled it, I immediately noticed the ethereal floral scent that was inspired by the enchanting Greek mythology.

The bottle is designed with gold mythological codes of the classic Versace design - the embossed Medusa and Greek key engraving around the perimeter of the bottle is what truly makes this packaging.

So I wasn't sure how many of you had the opportunity to try Eros Pour Femme yet so I figured why not do a quick giveaway on it for our Twitter community?

To enter, all you need to do is follow me on Twitter, RT my pinned tweet and you’re entered to win! Make sure you tag a friend so they can enter too. 18+ or older to participate. This is only open to U.S. residents (sorry babes).

See you there and remember – we have tons of giveaways across all of the social media platforms so check around!

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Michael Kors Collection Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear Collection Re-See Recap

Only Michael Kors could make me want to go home, walk to my closet, grab everything in it and immediately start packing it away to start fresh. Even as I'm typing this, I'm side eyeing my closet and fighting the urge clear it out to make room for nautical and floral explosion that is the Michael Kors Collection Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear Collection. I attended the Re-See event on Wednesday at his studios on 42nd street to get a closer look at the collection.

You can see all the looks from their NYFW runway show here. And in keeping with our follow-me-to-fashion-week, I decided to dip into the fragrance collection to showcase (and giveaway) Glam Jasmine - an eau de parfum that focuses on a bouquet explosion of its namesake flower; Egyptian jasmine, jasmine sambac and jasmine petals. It's a warm and sexy fragrance with sparkling citrus notes and woody cedar mixed with black currant, jasmine, sandalwood,white flowers and cassis.

Blog giveaway (One winner) To enter this giveaway, simply follow/subscribe to this blog and leave a comment on this post telling me which piece from this collection is your favorite. Scroll down to find my subscription box or look to the to right of your screen to follow/subscribe. *Please note – Don’t worry if you don’t see your comment right away. I have to approve most of them :-)*

Contest ends Wednesday, September 21^st, 2016 at 11:59pm EST. I will choose one subscriber at random from those who commented on this post within 48 hours of the contest end date.

No giveaway/spam accounts. Open internationally; 18+ to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Good luck to all!

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum Fragrance Review and Giveaway

Have you ever really listened to someone as they raved about their signature scent? I couldn't quite understand the enamor with finding one scent that truly captured everything about myself; one fragrance that captured that personality, my love, my bubbliness or my passion in a bottle? There was absolutely no way. But then, Yves Saint Laurent launched Black Opium and well...I found my holy grail fragrance.I was first introduced to this fragrance in October 2015 and it has taken over my life since then - seriously, I think I gave everyone this fragrance for the holidays and I probably will again this year with the re-release of it as Black Opium Wild (the same fragrance in a limited edition wild leopard print bottle).The NotesTop: Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom Heart: Pear, Jasmine and Rich Coffee Base: Sensual Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood

The Packaging Black Opium is packaged in a textured glass bottle and covered in glitter that sparkles when the light catches it. In the middle, sits a glass opening with the YSL logo and Black Opium signature. It was designed as a rock'n'roll interpretation (and flanker) to the classic 2010 Opium which is much more spicier.The Bottom Line This is a fragrance that is meant for floral and coffee lovers. Personally, I don't like to drink coffee but I love the aroma of it. Whenever I smell someone brewing it - especially the french vanilla flavored beans - I am in heaven and that's what Black Opium is to me.

Because of the mix of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedar and Musk, it makes it a heavier fragrance which is perfect to take you through the Fall and Winter. Availability Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum is available in 1.0 oz, 1.6 oz and 3 oz bottles at Sephora, Ulta, Saks and Nordstrom from $68 - $115. But by now you guys should know that my favorites become your favorites. I'm going to be hooking 2 of you up with your own bottle of Black Orchid with a giveaway!

Blog giveaway (Two winners) To enter this giveaway, simply follow/subscribe to this blog and leave a comment on this post telling me why you need this fragrance in your collection (hey you can even tell me your favorite coffee flavor - I'm looking for new ones to smell :). Scroll down to find my subscription box or look to the to right of your screen to follow/subscribe. *Please note – Don’t worry if you don’t see your comment right away. I have to approve most of them :-)*

Contest ends Monday, September 12^th, 2016 at 11:59pm EST. I will choose two subscribers at random from those who commented on this post within 48 hours of the contest end date. The Instagram winners will be chosen separately.

No giveaway/spam accounts. Open internationally; 18+ to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Good luck to all!

Instagram entry (Two winners) To enter this giveaway on Instagram, please head to over to this photo and follow the rules listed to enter.

Good luck everyone!

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DKNY Summer 2013 Donna Karan Fragrance Twitter Giveaway

We're nearing the end of summer and I think I'm more excited than I should be! For starters, it's officially Virgo season (September 18th, woot woot) and the weather is finally going to calm down so I can step outside without feeling like I walked right into the Sahara Desert. So how about a quick Twitter giveaway while I clear out some more products?DKNY New York Summer (Edition 2013) for women is a luxury fragrance that possesses a blend of raspberry, lily of the valley, cyclamen, orange flower, musk. DKNY New York Summer (Edition 2013) for men is a fruity casual fragrance that features a blend of grapefruit, white pepper, yuzu, geranium and seawater.

To enter, all you need to do is follow me on Twitter, RT my pinned tweet and you’re entered to win! 18+ or older to participate. This is only open to U.S. residents (sorry babes).

See you there and remember – we have tons of giveaways across all of the social media platforms so check around!

The Sweet Sparkle of Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Blush - Fragrance Review and Giveaway

-Raises right hand- I'll admit it. I have an addiction for collecting pretty fragrance bottles...but I told you this back in December when we first talked about the launch of the new limited edition blush flankers from the Marc Jacobs Daisy line. My favorite of the new flankers...Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream Blush.

You see, I've built a relationship with Daisy Dream that has developed quite nicely over the years. When the original Daisy Dream fragrance first launched in 2014, I was drawn to it as it boasted its fresh and fruity, wispy floral notes. In the summer of 2015, Daisy Dream forever was released as an Eau de Parfum enhanced floral and fruity explosion. And now...I'm here to introduce you to it's sparkling little sister - Daisy Dream Blush.

Encased in this gorgeous, pretty-in-pink bottle, Daisy Dream Blush is an Eau de Toilette with an airy bed of lush floral notes that are blended together to create a sweet, feminine sparkle. It is filled with accords of pear and violet leaves as its top notes, followed by heart notes of water lily, rose and honeysuckle that is rounded up with base notes of clean musk, bergamot, freesia and vetiver.

And now you know it's coming...something this beautiful is, of course, limited edition so grab a bottle as soon as you can. It retails for $78 (1.7oz) / $90 (50mL) for a limited time at Sephora and Ulta.

But I'm ready to hook a few lucky subscribers up with their very own bottle of Daisy Dream Blush with a giveaway here and on Instagram!

Blog giveaway (Two winners) To enter this giveaway, simply follow/subscribe to this blog and leave a comment on this post telling me why you need this fragrance in your collection. Scroll down to find my subscription box or look to the to right of your screen to follow/subscribe. *Please note - Don't worry if you don't see your comment right away. I have to approve most of them :-)*

Contest ends Sunday, August 14^th, 2016 at 11:59pm EST. I will choose two subscribers at random from those who commented on this post. The Instagram winner will be chosen separately.

No giveaway/spam accounts. Open internationally; 18+ to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Good luck to all!

Instagram entry (One winner) To enter this giveaway on Instagram, please head to over to this photo and follow the rules listed to enter.

Good luck everyone!

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Enter to Win: Yves Saint Laurent, NARS & Marc Jacobs Cosmetics Instagram Giveaway

Are you guys sick of these giveaways yet? I hope not because it's time to launch the next one! I hope you're following me on snapchat (@Candy_Closets) because I always post sneak peeks and ask questions as to what you want to see next - plus there's our awesome giveaway song which I can't get enough of :-D. Also, I wanted to let you guys know that in addition to the regular giveaways that we have going on, I'm going to randomly start giving away prizes to people who are engaging on the blog and all of my social media channels. Not for nothing, but I read every comment and see everyone who constantly shows support or engages on the channels/posts and I want to make sure to show you all love whenever I can. So just keep an eye out. This will be going on...Forever -insert my Cardi B. face- :D.

But seriously, this is another way that I can thank you guys for constantly supporting Candy Coated Closets, so the more that you comment, like, share, engage etc. the more that I actually get to know you and it increases your chances in winning a prize (makeup, fragrances, shoes, gift cards or whatever it is that I think you may like). #RandomActsofCCC is going to be the hashtag for this.

Anyway...now onto the next Instagram giveaway!

GIVEAWAY ALERT It’s time to giveaway this high end cosmetics prize pack to one lucky Instagram followers! The pack includes:

• Marc Jacobs #InstaMarc Contour Powder in 60 Hi-Fi Filter (warm peach/deep bronze) ($49)
• NARS New Order Highlighting Blush ($30)
• Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils in color Black 1 ($32)
• Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat - Radiant Touch in color 1 Luminous Radiance ($42)

That's over $150 in prizes!

1. You must follow @candycoatedclosets on Instagram.

2. In the comments on this Instagram photo, tag three friends so they can learn about all of the fun we have on here.

3. You can enter up to 5 times with a new set of tagged friends in each comment.

That’s it!

Contest runs from Tuesday, June 28, 2016 and ends Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 11:59pm est. One winner will be randomly chosen from those who commented (not those tagged within the comments) and announced within 48 hours of the contest ending.

No giveaway/spam profiles & profile must be set to public by the end of the contest so we can ensure that you are following @candycoatedclosets. Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.

Make sure that you click on the links above if you want to learn more about these amazing products from the giveaway!

GOOD LUCK!

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Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Instagram Giveaway

Back at it again, back at it again with another giveaway! I told you guys that this would be my my official/nonofficial giveaway theme song! Check out my snapchat for details @Candy_Closets. Anyway, here is the next Instagram giveaway!

‼️GIVEAWAY ALERT‼️ ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ It’s time to giveaway this Bobbi Brown Cosmetics prize pack to TWO of my followers! The prizes include:

• Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact in Rose - What it is: An iconic highlighter that instantly delivers soft-focus, lit-from-within color with a flattering combination of pale, golden, and rosy pinks. What it does: Achieve a glowing hint of shimmer with Bobbi Brown’s Shimmer Brick. This compact features five shades infused with superfine pigments that reflect radiance and light. Just dust all five shades lightly on the top of cheekbones where the light hits your face.
• Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner Duo in Black Ink and Sepia Ink plus a mini ultra fine eye liner brush

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1. You must follow @candycoatedclosets on Instagram.

2. In the comments on this Instagram photo, tag two friends who you think deserves to win this beauty prize pack.

That’s it!

Contest runs from Monday, June 20, 2016 and ends Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 11:59pm est. Two winners will be randomly chosen from those who commented (not those tagged within the comments) and announced within 48 hours of the contest ending.

No giveaway/spam profiles & profile must be set to public by the end of the contest so we can ensure that you are following Candycoatedclosets. Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.

GOOD LUCK!

Enter to Win a Lancôme Prize Pack - Blog Subscriber Giveaway

"Damnnnnnnn Daniel! We're back at it again with another giveaway." :-) I couldn't help it! My drive home after work is sometimes really obnoxious (it took me 1h 30m yesterday) so I tend to buy random music to make it more bearable. I purchased this song and it had ma jammin'- yes jammin' so much so that I'm thinking of making it my official/nonofficial giveaway theme song. I'm testing it out on the Snapchat fam so make sure to add me to stay as up-to-date and see sneak peeks at everything we do @Candy_Closets.

Now for this giveaway! One of my lovely subscribers will win a brand new Lancôme prize pack.

The set includes:

• Hypnôse Senses Eau de Parfum
• Lancôme TONIQUE Clarifying Exfoliating Toner
• Lancôme Confort Tonique For Dry Skin
• Lancôme Exfoliance Clarte

How to enter:

1. Make sure that you are subscribed to/following) this blog — Candy Coated Closets. If you need help figuring out how, just leave me a comment and I’ll be sure to swing by to help! You should just see the follow this blog via email to the top right of the screen.
2. Leave a comment on this blog post with your name and your email address. It makes contacting the winner easier.

Contest ends on Friday, 24th, 2016. One winner will be selected and verified at random from our subscriber list within 48 hours of the contest end date. You can only be eligible able of winning if you have completed both steps (followed blog and commented). 

Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.

Good luck!

Enter to Win a Dream Prize of NARS Cosmetics - Blog Subscriber Giveaway

It's time to finally announce our NARS Cosmetics giveaway and this one is solely for you blog subscribers! For this giveaway, I really wanted to celebrate all of the new content that we have on the blog that was created to help you find the very best in fashion and beauty.

Two blog subscribers will win one (1) set of the following:

• NARS Audacious lipstick in Angela — Modern lipstick so shamelessly seductive in touch and texture the sensation is audacious. Unadulterated luxury glides on like satin across skin with single-stroke coverage.
• NARS Dual Intensity Eyeshadow in Dione  — Mesmerizing Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow features a luxuriously smooth transformative texture.
• NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Never Say Never  — The application of a lipstick combined with the convenience of a pencil in a jumbo crayon design. Lips are instantly saturated with rich pigments and a velvety matte finish. The long lasting, non-drying formula is enriched with emollients for a creamy texture, while a combination of unique silicones ensures long-lasting, seamless color for hours. Use for lining, all-over lip color, or pairing with another lip product.

To enter, just make sure that you are subscribed to (or following) this blog — Candy Coated Closets. If you need help figuring out how, just leave me a comment and I'll be sure to swing by to help! Two winners will be selected at random from our subscriber list on Tuesday, June 14th, 2016. Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.

Sunday Funday Giveaway with Target!

Happy Sunday love bugs! I hope you all had a fabulous week! We had such a fun time with our recent #SundayFundayWithCCC Sephora and Ulta Beauty giveaway that I decided to do one for this week for you and your BFF again but this time for a Target gift card!

Here’s how to enter:

1. You must follow @candycoatedclosets on Instagram. 2. Like and repost the main giveaway image on Instagram with #SundayFundayWithCCC. 3. Leave a comment on this post tagging your BFF that will win with you. 4. You can enter up to 5 times but only if you enter with a new friend each time you tag. 5. No giveaway/spam profiles & profile must be set to public by the end of the contest so I can see your posts.You both must be following me by the end of the contest in order to win.

Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.

Contest runs from Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 10:59pm EST and ends Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11:59pmest. Winners will be announced within 48 hours of the contest ending.

Good luck love bugs!

Sunday Funday Giveaway with Sephora!

Happy Sunday! I can't believe how fast this week has gone by. I have a lot of work to catch up on - especially after all of the excitement last week at The Makeup Show. We will catch up on everything this week and have tons of new reviews coming out for you but for now, let's jump into this weeks Sunday Funday episode!

After last week's high-end giveaway with Givenchy and Make Up For Ever, I asked you all what you wanted for this week giveaway. I head a lot of options from Anastasia Beverly Hills to TooFaced Cosmetics and even some Colourpop so I figured why not give you all something where you can truly get anything that you want...a Sephora gift card! So this week we’re giving away 2 $40 Sephora.com gift cards! One to you and one to your BFF!

Here’s how to enter: 1. You must follow @candycoatedclosets on Instagram. 2. Like and repost the main giveaway image on Instagram with #SundayFundayWithCCC. 3. Leave a comment on this post tagging your BFF that will win with you. 4. You can enter up to 5 times but only if you enter with a new friend each time you tag. 5. No giveaway/spam profiles & profile must be set to public by the end of the contest so I can see your posts.You both must be following me by the end of the contest in order to win.

Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.

Contest runs from Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 11:59pm EST and ends Thursday, May 12th at 11:59pmest. Winners will be announced within 48 hours of the contest ending.

Good luck love bugs! And don’t worry if you don’t have an Instagram to enter this round. I’m already planning next week’s giveaway!

Sunday Funday Giveaway with Givenchy and Make Up For Ever

So I can finally announce the newest series on the blog and this one is all about giving back to you! Every Sunday, we will have the amazing opportunity to play Sunday Funday - a new giveaway series that celebrates you and all of your support. This week we're giving away the following two prize packs! One to you and one to your BFF!

Prize Pack 1: 1 Givenchy Prisme Libre 1 light pastel 1 Milani Cosmetics Rose Powder Blush in 05 Coral Cove 1 Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Lengthening Mascara in Black

Prize Pack 2: 1 Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Duo in color 2 1 Milani Cosmetics Rose Powder Blush in 01 Romantic Rose 1 Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Lengthening Mascara in Black

Prize Pack 1:

Prize Pack 2:

Here's how to enter:

1. You must follow @candycoatedclosets on Instagram. 2. Like and repost the main giveaway image on Instagram with #SundayFundayWithCCC. 3. Leave a comment on this post with the prize pack that you want to win and tag your BFF that will win the other. 4. You can enter up to 5 times but only if you enter with a new friend each time you tag. 5. No giveaway/spam profiles & profile must be set to public by the end of the contest so I can see your posts. You both must be following me by the end of the contest in order to win.

Open internationally; 18+, to enter. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received.

Contest runs from Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 10:59pm EST and ends Thursday, May 5th at 11:59est. Winners will be announced within 48 hours of the contest ending.

Good luck love bugs! And don't worry if you don't have an Instagram to enter this round. I'm already planning next week's giveaway! 😘