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Friday 23 August 2013

Zara Treats | Messenger Bag & Apple Juice Perfume


So, I hopped into Zara the other day, as you do, and came out with a couple of treats for myself.  I'd tell you it wasn't planned but that would be a complete lie - I'd been daydreaming about the pastel blue Messenger Bag ever since I saw it on the lovely Julie's blog a couple of weeks or so ago.  I have a bit of a thing for anything blue - I wear it on my nails all the time and my favourite blazer is a bright cobalt colour - just anything blue I'm instantly drawn to when it comes to beauty or fashion related stuff.  Therefore, I had to have this bag. Purchase fully justified.  It's quite small but it will fit in all the essentials for a shopping trip or evening out. If I'm ever feeling particularly ruthless with what clutter I'm taking with me I may get away with it for uni on the odd occasion.  Either way - I needed it in my life.  The colour is just stunning and it will add a lovely, subtle pop of colour to any plain outfit - I love the gold chain against the pale shade and its minimal appearance on the whole. Yes, I'm in love. It's love. I could sit and gaze at it's beautiful gold detailing all day *swoon*

I also picked up some Apple Juice. No, not of the beverage kind ;)..ffs. Zara have an array of perfumes and every time I walk on by I always catch a whiff of the gorgeous scents.  There has always been this particular fragrance that has caught my attention but I'd never been able to find out which one it is (spraying perfumes on every inch of your limbs results in a bit of a muddle). However - I finally cracked it and worked out which one it was! Apple Juice is the perfect fragrance for this time of year as it's light and fresh without being too soft. I wouldn't even say it smells incredibly like apples - just a nice, fruity scent with sweet top-notes that aren't so sweet they become sickly (there's a tiny hint of apple-y goodness in there).  If you've ever tried the DKNY 'apple' perfumes then you'll love this one! It's a great deal cheaper at just £9.99 and smells just like any high-end perfume would smell.  Even though it's a lighter scent I think I'll be wearing this well into the Autumn or maybe even all year round - its just my cup of tea for a lovely daytime scent. I highly recommend you give it a sniff if you're a fellow perfume-addict like me and like a clean, fresh scent now and again.   Zara, you have impressed me with your absolutely smashing perfume selection...

Apart from treating myself, I've been interning at a design agency the past couple of weeks.  It's safe to say I'm feeling slightly worn out tonight so I'm just spending my evening having a little browse on the t'interwebs. I'm currently bidding on a Topshop dress on eBay that I really want in my wardrobe... However, it seems someone else is also equally determined to get their grubby mitts on it... Grrr! Keep your fingers crossed for me ;)



Have ever tried Zara perfumes? What's your favourite one? I'm tempted to get another...

56 comments:

  1. Love the bag, the colour is so nice!
    Thank you for posting this perfume, I love the DKNY one and I have been wanting it for ages, so I am definitely gonna have a look at this Zara one :) x

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  2. This is gorgeous so summery :D

    I have a new haircare post over at the blog :)
    The Jewel Beauty Blog - A friendly beauty and lifestyle blog!

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  3. Im in love with that bag, its such a pretty colour!x

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  4. Ahhh! that bag is just gorgeous! i love the colour blue - my fave colour :D i love the style of the bag too :D does it fit everything inside ? :)
    Accessorize has beautiful bags :)

    the perfume sounds lovely too :)
    lovely purchases Beth :D
    xxx

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  5. That bag is so lovely, and looks really expensive. The gold chain really makes it look special, think I need to go to Zara now!

    Belle x
    Mascara & Maltesers

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  6. That bag is lovely. There are a couple of perfumes in there that I always spritz on a bit of card and throw into my handbag to make it smell nice! - I hope im not the only person that does this! Maybe next time I'll actually buy the perfume! They have a fab range of scents!

    Leanne @ Leanne-Marie | Beauty, fashion & lifestyle. x x

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  7. That's such a lovely bag! I neeeeeed this in my life!
    www.crazylins.blogspot.co.uk

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  8. The bag is beautiful Beth, oh gosh I'm so tempted to look it up on the website!
    I wasn't aware Zara did perfume, I'll have a look at those next time I'm in store. River Island do some nice ones too :)

    Amy x
    -A Little Boat Sailing-

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  9. That bag is gorgeous! You may have just made me break my 'no shopping until September' rule :) xx

    RachaelLucy.blogspot.co.uk

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  10. That bag is amazing! Love it!

    Jo x

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  11. I love the apple juice perfume, its always the one i spray myself with whenever i go into a zara, and THAT BAG! holy cow, could you genuinely find a nice side bag ah, getting it!

    Lovely blog, would love you to follow mine back.

    www.frankiebooxx.blogspot.co.uk

    Frankie xXx

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  12. Oh wowee, that bag is beautiful, definitely added to my wishlist! :) xx

    VINTAGE TEAPOT | FASHION, BEAUTY & LIFE RAMBLES

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  13. WOWWWW that bag is so so so gorgeous, I'm in lovee :)

    Sophierosehearts x

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  14. love the bag, such a great colour
    Kiwi..x

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  15. that bag is so beautiful! :D

    please check out my blog, if you have the time?
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  16. thats gorgeous! i love Zara bags x
    myloveforxx.blogspot.ie

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  17. I always thought the Zara perfumes were much more expensive than that ! Love the bag

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  18. I am in love with that bag! also the perfume sounds right up my street.. might have to make a trip to zara asap! xx

    An Uninventive Name

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  19. omggg you must try fruity and oriental perfume by zara!! same bottle but different scents!! i love zara fragranes!!! <3

    cheryl
    http://flylikeacg.blogspot.com
    beauty,lifestyle,reviews,hauls,travel!

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  20. LOVE that bag

    www.lifeofahousewife.com

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  21. That messenger bag is absolutely gorgeous! Love the colour too!

    Yuen from The Craziest Paradigm - a 'lil bit of rust & stardust

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  22. Thatz absolutely gorgeous. I love that bags.Itz most fashion trend in this year.

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  23. Why did I have to read about that perfume.. I'm always tempted by cheap treats like that! x

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  24. Zara bags are my absolute favourite! I love my Zara shopper basket but I think I've just fallen in love with this bag, the colour is incredible! Xxx

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  25. I love the Zara bag. The colour is gorgeous. I am loving pastels for A/W x

    http://whatisinherwardrobe.blogspot.co.uk/

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  26. Oh no, now you've made me want the bag too!!! this is going to become a viscous cycle!

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  27. The Pastel blue Messenger Bag is just goooorgeous!! An old style that meet up with new one..the colour is lovely and can be worn with so many different outfits *_*

    Ila x

    http://cleanserblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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  28. i need this satchel!
    Please have a look at my new blog,

    theglamaddict.blogspot.com

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  29. Ahhh I LOVE this bag! Im going to have to order myself one doubt there will be many left in the shops! Its just too nice!

    BritishBeautyAddict

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  30. Ok, that messenger bag is officially on my want list :D. It's the perfect size and colour. And I have never seen that fragrance at Zara before! I love apples so I'll definitely have to give it a sniff next time :) x.

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  31. ooooh I LOVE this bag! Think I'll be adding this to my wishlist :)

    laurenslittleblogs.blogspot.co.uk
    xx

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  32. THAT bag is perfection. So pretty. Not surprised that you can't keep your eyes off it Beth. :)

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  33. I nearly bought the bag aswell, but I can't fit all my stuff in it haha :D xo

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  34. I love that bag! The colour is just so nice!

    http://beautybearblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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  35. Hey I just came across your blog on the popular post section of blog lovin.
    I heart baby blue too, so this bag instantly drew my attention!
    Must dash off tozara!
    Justine Cashmere Times

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  36. That bag is absolutely gorgeous, such a pretty colour! I keep meaning to take a look at Zara's fragrances but I always get distracted by the shoes.
    Rosalie x
    RosalieJayne

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  37. If you like flowerbomb by victor & Rolf try zara oriental smells exactly like flowerbomb but doesn't have the price tag of £50 I have written a post on them both on my blog www.divatuesdays.blogspot.com if you'd like to have a look. Thanks xxo

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  38. Im in love with that bag the colour is gorgeous! and iv been meaning to try zara perfumes this one sounds perfect xx

    ~ VISUALCANDY INC

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  39. I've never even considered the Zara perfumes but this sounds great so I'll definitely be having a look at them when I pop in next. Love the look of the bag too but I wish it was a clutch, I'd be all over it if it was! x

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  40. That bag looks so pretty! I've never owned a Zara perfume but they do smell great xx

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  41. Such a pretty colour and pretty bag!
    The perfume sounds amazing.. may need to smell this on my next trip! :)

    Caroline.x
    notesfromcaroline.com

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  42. So obsessed with Zara! In love with that bag. Xx

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  43. Love the bag! I think trip to Zara is needed.

    Sophie
    xx
    www.pocockins.co.uk

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  44. I love that bag, so cute!
    Danielle xo || Lilyofthevalley

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  45. Thanks for sharing..
    I want to buy a bag to my grilfriend for her birthday.
    Now I know buy what..

    Black

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  46. This bag is a beautiful colour! x

    daintylittledreams.co.uk

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  47. Omg!! That bag is so elegant and classy!! You have GREAT taste!
    Lynn | Makeup With Tea

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  48. The bag is soooo cute I love it!

    xx

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  49. That bag is stunning! Just found it on the Zara website and the price is pretty decent too. Contemplating whether to purchase it or not haha...
    Can't find any of their perfumes on there though :(

    IAmLinderella.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Where do you find it on their website? I looked but can't find this bag:

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  50. hi there, are you able to tell me what sort of items you can fit in the bag so I can have an idea how big it is? and does it open up wide enough to easily get things out of it?
    thanks

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