Bath & Body Works | August 2015 | Welcome to Wine Country

May 18, 2015

 

A few weeks ago while casually chatting with a Bath and Body Works associate, we got to talking about what season was my favorite and what I look for when I shop in the store.

 

I related that fall has always been the beginning of my biggest spending in the store because it begins in July just after semi annual sale and continues through to January....where things get boring...I mean, summer and beach like things all over again.

 

I was told that there was going to be three new signature scents...fragrances that crossed over from home fragrance, to body care; BBW Favorites: Mahogany Teakwood, Peach Bellini and Eucalyptus Spearmint. 

 

And it was also mentioned that we would be seeing a new Wine Country Vineyard Collection coming for fall.

 

I made mention of them here, and hoped that both Collections were not rumors.  Having seen the new BBW Favorites body care out already in stores in Georgia...the other part of the information of the Wine Country was also now confirmed with a new collection of candles also hitting the test stores.

 

Wine Country Signature Fragrance Trio

Napa Valley Sunset

Sonoma Weekend Escape

Vineyard Champagne Kiss

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

 

Scent Notes:

 

Napa Valley Sunset- Robust and Romantic, Napa Valley Sunset is a blend of Napa Valley Plum, Vineyard Pomegranate, and Golden Amber.

 

Sonoma Weekend Escape -  Light and Sparkling with a fresh finish, Sonoma Weekend Escape is a blend of Peach Nectar, Sonoma Peach and Sun Drenched Oak.

 

Vineyard Champagne Kiss  - Vineyard Champagne Kiss is a sparkling blend of Blushing Berries, Jasmine & bubbly Pink Champagne

 

Available Forms:

• Fine Fragrance Mist
• Shea and Vitamin E Body Lotion
• Shea and Vitamin E Shower Gel
• Ultra Body Cream
• Travel Trio

 

Home Fragrance

CORK and VINE Candle Collection

• Black Cherry Merlot
• Citron Cedar wood
• Harvest Gathering
• Napa Valley Sunset
• Sonoma Spiced Citrus
• Sparkling Pear Riesling
• Sundrenched Vineyard
• Wine Cellar

 

Black Cherry Merlot

Enjoy an exquisite California Merlot  with velvety black cherry notes and a silky amber finish.

Citron Cedarwood

This blend of aromatic cedar wood and sunny citron with a hint of mint is as carefree and sun-kissed as the hills of California Wine Country.

Harvest Gathering

Transport yourself to a hilltop winery during harvest with a blend of cinnamon leaves, crisp apple and a touch of tart cranberry.

 Napa Valley Sunset

Napa Valley vineyards are the most romantic at sunset. Notes of velvety fig, soft oak moss and luminous white musk recapture this golden hour. 

Sonoma Spiced Citrus

Bask in California sunshine with a touch of spice in the fragrance of green cardamom, yellow citron and warm Tonka bean.

 

Sparkling Pear Riesling

The bright crisp Riesling grape and juicy California pears combine to create a refreshing, fruit driven vintage.

Sundrenched Vineyard

A full bodied blend of rich fruit, white wine grapes and oak, recalls an unforgettable day at a family-run vineyard in Sonoma

Wine Cellar

Explore a blend of warm cedar wood, red fruit and precious saffron inspired by a California wine expert's ultimate collection.

These Candle Photos are the property of fabulousthriftymamma ebay seller and you can find these candles now on their auctions if your not near a test store and you cannot wait.

 

 

Mason Jar and Mini Candles:

 

Black Cherry Merlot

Citron Cedarwood

Napa Valley Sunset
Sparkling Pear Riesling
Sun Drenched Vineyard

 

 

 

 

Black Cherry Merlot

Citron Cedarwood
Napa Valley Sunset
Sparkling Pear Riesling
Sundrenched Vineyard

 

 

 

 

 Cork and Vine Hand Soap Collection

   available in Gentle Foaming 8.75 ounces

California Citrus and Sunshine

Napa Valley Sunset

Ripe Raspberry Vine

Sonoma Sunflower Blossom

White Peach Chardonnay

Wild Vineyard Blooms

Black Cherry Merlot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Decorative Decanter Nourishing Hand Soap

   9.5 ounces

California citrus and sunshine - California lemon, sparkling grapefruit, and blonde woods

Napa Valley sunset - luscious cabernet, sun ripened grape and aged oak

Ripe Raspberry Vine - sweet berries, rhubarb, musk

Sonoma sunflower blossom - bright sunflowers, sweet orange blossoms, and white grape

White Peach Chardonnay - crisp vineyard peach, chardonnay leaves and vanilla orchid

 

 

 

  

 

Pocketbac Hand Sanitizers

Sonoma sunflower blossom
California citrus and sunshine
Napa Valley Sunset
Black Cherry Merlot
Ripe Raspberry Vine
White Peach Chardonnay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wallflowers

wine bottle red

wine bottle green

grapes night light

grapes shield

cream leaf

fall flower

pumpkin

owl pair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Wallflower Bulbs:

Black Cherry Merlot
Citron Cedarwood
Harvest Gathering
Sparkling Pear Riesling
Sundrenched Vineyard
Wine Cellar

 

 Room Fragrance:

harvest gathering

sundrenched vineyard

sparkling pear riesling

 

Accessories

Shea Socks:

foxy lady

just kitten around

wood you like warm feet

little stinker

night owls

 

 

 

 

 

New Bottle pumps for Signature items

 

Purses:

owl

bear

fox

 

 

 

Scentportables:

Pumpkin

Plaid Owl

Owl on a branch vent clip

pearl gem applique

 

 

Metal Sleeves:

three wick holder wine bottle $10.50

soap sleeve bronze wine

fine fragrance mist sleeve $9.50

fall leaf

pierced pumpkin

tall pierced luminaries (3 wick and mini sized) $20 and $15.50

mini pumpkin holder

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wine Bottle Luminary:

small $12.50

large $24.50

 

 

#FallFlashbacks Returning

Dark Kiss

Midnight Pomegranate

Sensual Amber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We should be getting a sneak peek at some Fall items as well.  And don't forget Halloween things will also come so keep checking your stores because they do sell out fast!

So far, here is what the stores are getting in:

  

Autumn Adventure  Hand Soap Collection

Bright Autumn Day  - sweet citrus, cinnamon, blonde woods

Cozy Vanilla Cream - whipped frosting, sweet cream, vanilla bean

Crisp Morning Air - pine, juniper, and a hint of pear

Fall Lakeside Breeze - blue sage, basil, sandalwood

Maple Sugar Kiss  - brown sugar, vanilla, maple

Sunlight and Apple Trees - apple, quince, birchwood

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin  - pumpkin, cinnamon, spiced sugar

 

 

 

Autumn Adventure Pocketbacs:

Cozy Vanilla Cream

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin

Sunlight and Apple Trees

Bright Autumn Day

Fall Lakeside Breeze

Crisp Morning Air

  

 

 

 

  

Pocketbac Collection

 More new assorted themes are coming with new holders.

Halloween:

Ghoul Friends - Berry Scary
Vampire Blood - Wicked Plum
Autumn Owl-  Cranberry Apple
Charming Chick - Sweet Strawberry
Happy Halloween - Sweet Pumpkin, Cinnamon Spice, Vanilla
Purrfect Potion - Pumpkin
Twisted Web - Creepy Orange
Hoot - Eerie Plum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holders:

bright pink knit

blue knit

gold bow

bff's

pink heart

pink glitter

teal glitter

silver glitter

mauve glitter

pink autumn leaf

light up squirrel

pink mane lion

black bow strap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nourishing Hand Creams:

Beautiful Day

Black Cherry Merlot

Bright Autumn Day

Cozy Vanilla Cream

Crisp Morning Air

Fresh Picked Tangerines

Fresh Strawberries

Japanese Cherry Blossom

Limoncello

Napa Valley Sunset

Pink Chiffon

Sunlight and Apple Trees

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin

Vanilla Buttercream

White Citrus

 

There are four candle collections so far...White Barn Core, Pumpkin, Harvest and the Fall Color Drive. When each of these collections come to the floor is not certain as of yet. As I get specific lists for BBW and for White Barn exclusives I will update this archive post.

 

 

 

 

White Barn Core Collection Candles

Three Wick, Mason Jars and Minis

(yes, the three wicks have lids)

vanilla bean
farmstand apple
fresh balsam
salted caramel
sweet cinnamon pumpkin

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Room Fragrance

vanilla bean

farmstand apple

beautiful day

coconut leaves

 

Fall Traditions Body Care

 

❥Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte

pumpkin latte, toasted marshmallow, praline musk
 

❥Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin

heirloom pumpkin, autumn cinnamon, whipped vanilla

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Collection Hand Soaps:

sweet cinnamon pumpkin - warm pumpkin, fresh cinnamon stick and sweet sugarcane

marshmallow pumpkin latte - creamy pumpkin, toasted marshmallows, and praline

pumpkin pecan waffles - fluffy waffles, sugared pecans and maple syrup

pumpkin cupcake - baked pumpkin, and whipped vanilla frosting

 

 

 

  

Hand Sanitizers

Pumpkin Cupcake

Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte

Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

 

Pumpkin Candle Collection

 available in Three Wick, Mason Jars and Mini  

 

Apple and Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin Caramel Latte

Caramel Pumpkin Swirl

Cranberry Pumpkin

Pumpkin Coconut

Pumpkin Milkshake

Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake

Pumpkin Sugar Cookie

Vanilla Pumpkin Marshmallow

Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin

Pumpkin Cupcake

 

Mason Jars

 

 

 

 

 

Mini Candles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 (photo credit : makingsunshinehappen ebay)

(photo credit: m. king)

 

 

Wallflower Bulbs:

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin

Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

Pumpkin Cupcake

Caramel Pumpkin Swirl

Vanilla Pumpkin Marshmallow

Room Fragrance:

caramel pumpkin swirl

pumpkin pecan waffles

vanilla pumpkin marshmallow

pumpkin cupcake 

sweet cinnamon pumpkin

 

  

Fall Color Drive

Autumn Sky

Beautiful Day

Golden Cinnamon

Toasted Vanilla Caramel

Sweater Weather

 

Harvest

Apple Picking

Autumn

Brown Sugar Allspice

Buttercream Icing

Flannel

Leaves

Marshmallow Fireside

Porch-side Pumpkin
Pumpkin Apple

Radiant Red Maple

Sweater Weather

 

 

Apple Picking

Autumn

Brown Sugar Allspice

Buttercream Icing

Flannel

Leaves

Marshmallow Fireside

Porch-side Pumpkin
Pumpkin Apple

Radiant Red Maple

Sweater Weather

 

Room Fragrance:

leaves

sweater weather

flannel

pumpkin apple

cranberry woods

 

 

 

 

New Coupon coming with this floor set previewing Septembers new Signature Fragrances

Sun Crisp Apple Harvest

Perfect Autumn Day

 There will be more items to this August floorset and as I get the information I will add it to this post.

Bath and Body Works | Semi Annual Sale Day Four Haul | #flashbackfragrances

June 11, 2015

I was out running errands today and ended up at the mall and of course I had to check the clearance bins again to see if there were any new things added.  A woman in the store asked at the registers just how long the sale was suppose to last and when the cashier told her until July 5th, she remarked..."that long?"  I know, right....let's get it down and reduced in a week and then we can talk about the Sweet Summer Sale Scents.

I smiled and walked around the store with my little blue mesh bag adding a few things that I found for today....

 

 

I did get the new American Apple Gentle Foaming Hand Soap.

 

I am not sure if it's the cute Summertime, Americana theme packaging or the delish apple scent that keeps me coming back for more of this....okay, yes....we know it's the cute label.  But the scent is nice...if you love apples, and I do.

 

 

And I like things that I can have on hand if I want to make up a quick gift.  Hand soaps, pocketbacs and the candle in a check napkin lined basket as a hostess gift for those "come over for a bite" picnic invitations so I don't come empty handed or just with a covered dish.

 

And speaking of a summertime feel...check out these containers I saw in Walmart today. They are already starting to clearance them so now is the time! (in the aisle by the towels where seasonal dishes are set).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have been sitting here thinking about my order I received yesterday and what I want to do. The Cucumber Melons are gifts so that covers them...and the more I thought about it, the Plumeria, Pearberry, Country Apple and White Tea and Ginger are beautiful scents...that maybe I can make work.  I know from experience that there are some days when all I can tolerate is fragrance not around my face (migraines) and other days...no problem. Being a girl can be hard :)

 

So rather than return everything...I am going to keep them and see how they work out.  I do think Mahogany Teakwood will need to be returned because as home fragrance I can tolerate it...not as body care.

 

 

All this talking about summertime things...

 

We just had a thunderstorm move through here that I had to shut down the computer and stop writing for a bit...it was bad enough that hail fell and the lightening strike crackled so loud in the back yard I did scream....and made the neighbor kids laugh... 

 

All I need is the fireflies, s'mores to go along with this humidity and lemonade and my summertime feel night will be complete.

 

 

Bath & Body Works | Online Semi Annual Sale Haul

June 10, 2015

 

My online order arrived today...I love the super fast shipping. 

 

Sadly I won't be enjoying all of these on me since trying each of them in store yesterday and finding out they don't work with my chemistry. At least my sister will be thrilled with her Cucumber Melon gifts.

 

And how I ended up with 17 items is beyond me.  That's what happens when your ordering half asleep....at 5am.

 

Here are my pretties...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bath & Body Works | My Thoughts of #FragranceFlashbacks and the New SAS Fragrances

June 9, 2015

This year the Signature Fragrances Bath and Body Works chose to return for their Semi Annual Sale were these:

Country Apple
Cucumber Melon
Juniper Breeze
White Tea and Ginger
Pearberry
Plumeria

Available in these forms:
Fine Fragrance Mist
Shea and Vitamin E Shower Gel
Shea and Vitamin E Body Lotion
24 hour Moisture Ultra Shea Body Cream



Country Apple Notes:

• Top Notes: McIntosh Apple, Clementine, Apple Leaf
• Mid Notes: Apple Blossom, Fresh Muguet, Sheer Sunlight
• Dry Notes: Orchard Woods, Fruit Musk, Sandalwood

Cucumber Melon Notes:

• Top Notes: Crisp Cucumber, Watery Honeydew
• Mid Notes: Summer Cantaloupe, Sparkling Grapefruit, Muguet
• Dry Notes: Sheer Woods, Soft Musk

Juniper Breeze Notes:

• Top Notes: Juniper Leaves, Pineapple Nectar, Mountain Air Accord
• Mid Notes: Green Apple, Blue Jasmine, Ylang
• Dry Notes: Fresh Woods, Dewy Musk

White Tea and Ginger Notes:

• Top Notes: White Tea Leaves, Sparkling Yuzu, Lemon
• Mid Notes: Fresh Bergamot, Nutmeg, Tea Rose, Earl Grey Tea
• Dry Notes: Geranium Petals, Hint of Ginger, White Musk, Woods

Pearberry Notes:

• Top Notes: Anjou Pear, Wild Berries
• Mid Notes: Apple Blossom, Golden Freesia, Muguet
• Dry Notes: Blonde Woods, Sheer Musk

Plumeria Notes:

• Top Notes: Pink Plumeria, Peach Nectar
• Mid Notes: Red Apple, Fresh Cut Rose, Muguet
• Dry Notes: Night-blooming Jasmine, Balsam Fir

They also chose to add three new fragrances for us to enjoy... and these were chosen from a few of their very popular Home Fragrance scents:

Mahogany Teakwood
Eucalyptus Spearmint
Peach Bellini

Mahogany Teakwood Notes:

• Top Notes: Mahogany, Delicate Lavender
• Mid Notes: Teakwood, Geranium, Oakmoss
• Dry Notes: White Cedar, Feathered Musk

Eucalyptus Spearmint Notes:

• Top Notes: Eucalyptus, Sparkling Citrus, Ginger Flower
• Mid Notes: Fresh Spearmint, Jasmine
• Dry Notes: Clary Sage, Iced Musk

Peach Bellini Notes:

• Top Notes: Juicy Peach, Fresh Mango, Pink Grapefruit
• Mid Notes: Sparkling Prosecco, White Apricot, Spring Jasmine
• Dry Notes: Mandarin, Sweet Orange Peel, Blackcurrant

I know there were a lot of people anticipating the return of these online exclusive scents the minute the list was revealed. In public as well as in private social media groups people spoke of what scents they were going to be stocking up on with a lot of enthusiasm.

There were a few stores that offered all of these fragrances a week earlier than the nationwide launch and we all followed what others had to say about them before we got our chance to try...and buy.

 And if the crowds in my store filling blue mesh bags of these scents from the stocked tables were any indication of how much they were missed....I would expect to see them come close to selling out.

Fragrance for me is a bit tricky.  While my nose loves the beautiful fragrances in the bottle...my body's chemistry has its own idea of what will work on me.

On Sunday when the SAS began online, I ordered a bunch of the new returning scents as well as the other three new.  My sister wears Cucumber Melon in the summer and Warm Vanilla Sugar the rest of the time as her Signature scents, so this time of year...whenever it comes out at SAS...I stock up for her as part of her birthday present. She should be stocked up well should we not see Cucumber Melon return to the store next year. It will return to its online exclusive status after SAS.

I like Cucumber Melon....in the bottle.  Not so much on me.  I love clean scents....and florals.  I want those I pass by not to think..."wow, has she no friends to tell her that does not work?" 

Right? .. we have all been there....in an elevator....or store and a woman walks past us and we think...wow....!

Fragrance, to me, should not be what greets people before our smile. And I feel with some of these scents...on me....they would.

I tried on White Tea and Ginger in the store today....and it is the same scent it was when I first purchased it so long ago.  And I will keep that when it comes tomorrow.

The next scent was the Plumeria. A true floral I could get away with wearing now and again.  I kept smelling my wrist in the store and my husband asked what I was doing.  Well, they all start out good...and then....not so much.  This stayed consistent and I liked how feminine it was...so it will be a keeper too.

Pearberry....nope.  Great in the bottle....these all were...on me no way.

Juniper Breeze.  A household cleaner smell.  I liked this at one time but wow...my tastes must have changed. Again, hubby said to me...why are you making faces....and I said it's this scent I sprayed.  I couldn't help myself I guess...not really believing I didn't care for it....and I kept trying to like it. But no way....I went to the sink to wash it off...and it has some staying power that one.

Country Apple.  I love the apple scents for myself in the evening after a shower... and in the shower....as well as home scenting.  While  I prefer not to wear it out in public...it is a fragrance I can wear, and enjoy for myself.

I would recommend to try all of  the scents in the store while they are available...Priced currently at $3.50 for a Fine Fragrance Mist (as are all of the other forms available that price)  you can really add to your fragrance collection for a fraction of the price.

Now the other three scents:

Mahogany Teakwood and Eucalyptus Spearmint....I had great expectations for those...on me...and they dissipated quickly in the store today.  There is no way I can wear either.  Mahogany Teakwood is very masculine and sadly when I tried both ...I got a headache.

The Peach Bellini was likable...as is the candle.....as a crisp sweet peach scent with a tartness to it, but it too, would be one I enjoyed around the house for myself.

So those are my brief thoughts of the #fragranceflashbacks  and the new scents to SAS. I can't wait to hear what fragrances you love.

Bath & Body Works | Semi Annual Sale | Day One Haul

June 8, 2015

 

I did have a list made of all of the things I had hoped I would see for this Bath and Body Works Semi Annual Sale...and I had a list of those things I really wanted.

 

Most of what was going to be offered I knew about for some time...and it was all of the stuff that was already in store...and  already owned by me, now going to be reduced a bit.

 

I was interested in what could show up as extras.

 

I was up and ready to go early today...hitting the CVS stores first looking for those silly minion tic tacs.  Yes, yes, I am getting some looks when I ask for them...as CVS was the tenth store I tried.  You cant show me anything....that cute commercial....now I want them and they are hiding.

 

And after grabbing a coffee at McDonalds I headed to the mall for the sale.  I was surprised to see a ton of people waiting outside of the gate to go in this time.  I have been a B&BW customer for a very long time and I have been writing about them since at least 2006 so this wasn't my first SAS sale...but it would seem this was a highly anticipated clearance sale with the return of some long awaited  #FlashbackFragrances .   

 

You would have thought it was the after Christmas sale based on the number of people carrying at least two blue mesh bags each.  I smiled as I wandered the tables hoping for some great buys....noticing that the Luminaries that were there yesterday were no where to be seen....and no one had them.

 

I looked for the 75% off tables and the first I came to was filled with leftover Brazil and Hawaii scents.  Pass.

 

Then another with returning Amber Blush, Country Chic, Pure Paradise... and I passed on those too.  The other side of that table had the Wallflower bulb "scent" candles with clear labels marked 75% off ($2.50 each) and that small pile of fragrances disappeared in a matter of moments.  The only large candles for 75% off were, as I said yesterday... Honeysuckle.

 

On the right side of the store the 50% off candle table was filled with old leftover Provence candles, the Home collection, a few Black Tie candles, the Hawaii candles, the tropical candles....everything that didn't sell all this year, (and some from last year).

 

And the new American Summer table was small and seemed somewhat drowned out with all of the others larger scale. 

 

As I wandered more, the lines grew longer as there was only one person in the store to tend to everyone.  But I checked out the Wallflower dual packs quickly... that were priced $6.00 ...and none of the scents appealed to me.  There was an older couple at the register who purchased $108. worth of Moonlight Path bulbs....  now that is dedication to a scent. :)

 

 

On top of the candles , I got 20 bottles of the new hand soaps ($3.00)  and thought it was a bit too crowded to be holding such a heavy bag....that I could come back again later.  While I was waiting I did stop and sniff the new trio of scents...Mahogany Teakwood, Eucalyptus Spearmint and Peach Bellini.

 

Someone had all of the testers in their bag mistakenly so I didn't get to try the mists...but I smelled the lotions...

 

I, am not going to be a fan of the Mahogany.  I took one small sniff and it was not a scent I would say is me.  Granted, I was in a crowded store...holding heavy bags....while trying to "try" these...but I am not saying winners for me.  Yet.

 

I did place a large order the other day and I did order them....so when I get back to the store tomorrow, I will make it a point to test them on me....because I may need to return those when they arrive Wednesday.

 

I have been wanting to try them for sometime on me... not just sniffs...but things kept getting in the way of actually doing that.  Most likely, it would seem, for the better.

 

Now the rest of the returning 90's flashbacks smelled as yummy as ever. It's funny how a sniff of something can take you back to another time...and make you smile.

 

They were priced at $3.50 in store and people were clearing the table...

I have those coming as well.

 

When it was finally my turn at the register, I broke up the orders to save as much as I could. After surveys,

The 4oz candles came down to $1.65 each,...which was a great price.  Even if they don't burn well they could be cubed for melts.

 

The bottles of hand soaps rang $2.00 each, the black tie candle came up $7.44, the mini candles came up $1.32 each, the hand sanitizer mist was $1.98, the mason jar was $4.14.

 

And that was my #sasdayone

 

How was yours?



Department: Beauty | Target Beauty Box Summer | June 6, 2015

June 6, 2015

The new Summer Target Beauty Box has arrived and it is filled with five great products to try. Here is what was included:

 

• Cutex One Step Pads Advanced Revival Nail Polish Remover Pads 3 pads
• Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Styling Cream 2 oz.
• Sinful Colors Professional Nail Polish # 1122 energic red .5oz.
• Revlon HD Lip Stick #875 Gladiolus
• Olay Regenerist Luminous Dark Circle Correcting Hydraswirl .5oz.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Look: Semi Annual Sale | Bath & Body Works | June 5th, 2015

June 5, 2015

 

My First Look email just arrived at 9:30pm and this one is for the Semi Annual Sale that starts tomorrow, Saturday June 6th online and Monday, June 8th in Bath and Body Works stores.