New Fragrance Launch at Bath&Body Works

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Bath and Body Works has a new scent coming out! The official launch date is April 15th but for the most part, stores usually put out most of the products earlier than that! It already previewed and many people might already have it but if you haven't tried it, go check it out. It's called "Country Chic" which is supposed to embody the effortlessly sexy, down to earth, country girl. It's a blend of lemon and wildflowers atop a woodsy base note. To me, I mostly smell the lemon but everyones nose is different so you have to try it on yourself!
If you like strong and exotic scents, this one may not be for you but Bath and Body Works does have around 30 other scents (and that's only their "Signature Collection") and you are sure to find one that works for you!
"Country Chic" is a very light scent that is part of their "Freshes" Signature Collection which really works for the woman who likes light, non-heavy, everyday scents that won't overpower them. With my experience, Country Chic doesn't last THAT long on me (compared to one of my favorites, Black Raspberry Vanilla, which lasts hours). If you want the scent to last longer, I definitely recommend layering the shower gel, body lotion, and fragrance mist, of the same scent, which will give you a layering of the scents so they will last longer. (We call this "the ritual").
The full sizes are the "usual" price for the Signature Collection which is
Shea Cashmere Hand Cream - $10
Body Lotion - $10.50
Shower Gel - $10.50
Fragrance Mist - $12.00
Bubble Bath - $12
Shower Cream - $12
Body Cream - $12
EDT - $29.50
Also, Signature fragrances are ALWAYS "Buy 3, Get 2 Free OR Buy 2, Get 1 Free".
If you don't want to commit right away to a full size, some stores may still have the preview lotions out (2 oz lotions for $1 or 3 oz mists for $2).

Traveling Sizes

  This week is Spring Break for Purchase and I went to Baltimore with my boyfriend for the weekend. I don't usually buy travel size items from Bath and Body Works but since I work there, I got some gratis which was a travel size ritual (shower gel, lotion, splash) in our newest scent, Carried Away. Since they are small (3 oz; they are perfect if you are going on a plane, too!) they fit perfectly into my small weekend bag.

  Most of our signature scents are also made in the travel sizes but some are only made in lotions and not the entire ritual (like my favorite, Black Raspberry Vanilla). When I first tried Carried Away, I HATED it. But, when I tried the shower gel, I fell in love and gave the lotion and spray a second chance and now I wear it almost everyday. Simply, its a fruity scent with floral undertones. To me, I smell the raspberries the strongest. Some of the other top notes are Italian Bergamot, Meyer Lemon, Mandarin, and Pear Nectar. The mid notes are Purple Freesia, White Tuberose, White Jasmine, and Violet Petals while the base notes are creamy sandalwood, whipped vanilla, and musk. When I smell it in the bottle, I smell mostly raspberries but when it's on the floral notes come forward.

  At 3 for $10 (the ongoing promotion) these are PERFECT for traveling OR if you just want to try a new scent before committing to a full size product. Also, for the sale, you can mix and match ALL travel sizes (forms, scents, and even other brands like True Blue Spa and Aromatherapy).

Step Into Spring with Shea

   Although it definitely doesn't feel quite like it, at least in the Northeast, spring is definitely on the way! If you're anything like me, you're dying to pull out your flip flops and open-toed sandals and put away the boots. However, it may not be so fun if your feet aren't so pretty. With these long, cold winter months, your skin dries out and some people forget about their feet when moisturizing. So, how do I get my feet ready for bare feet or flip flops? True Blue Spa's "Shea It Isn't So" foot cream (sold at Bath and Body Works stores and online).

   This stuff is FABULOUS. The main active ingredient is shea butter so you know it is exceptionally moisturizing. Although it has many uses, shea butter is typically used in our society for moisturizing all types of skin, from severely dry to normal skin. The avocado oil in this foot cream also adds to the moisturizing and conditioning component. Your feel may feel oily when you first put this on but as it starts to sink into your skin, your feet just start to feel moisturized, not necessarily "oily" or "slippery." Lastly, the eucalyptus extract adds a minty, yet not overpowering, scent as well as a "cool" feel. This product is a go to of mine when I get home from a long day on my feet partly because of the cooling effect the eucalyptus brings.
 The price of this runs a little bit on the more expensive side (4 fl oz container costs $15) but a little goes a VERY long way so it will last you awhile. Also, Bath and Body Works is always handing out coupons for free items with purchase or 20% off that you can pair with their in store sales. Many times, the True Blue Spa products are "Buy 2 Get 1."
  Like I said, this product really has all the components of a great foot cream. If your feet just need a little spruce up before Spring, you could use this on it's own. If your heels may be a little cracked or feet a little dryer, try using a pumice stone or exfoliant before putting on the cream. Also, to get a little extra "spa" like treatment, I like to put socks in the dryer to get really warm and put them on after the cream.
  Now that your feet are soft and pretty, all you need is pretty nail polish and a cute pair of sandals!