The ASOS Plate and Spike Belt

So there I was on the ASOS site looking for a nice, classic belt. One of those timeless pieces that will see me through seasons and years...

Did I find things like that on the site? Of course! Did I buy them? No!

No, I got sidetracked by the "trendy wendy" new additions and added a plate/spike combo affair to my basket. I am confident that it will last at least one season before I either:

a) Impale myself (or someone else) on a spike; or
b) It falls apart (it was £15 after all)

Until either of the above happens I plan to wear this a lot. It's a waist-cincher that breaks up a lazy day black outfit and whilst I don't want to come over all Tyra on you, it's most definitely"fierce".

And it's not rose gold - shocker!

 

Belt: ASOS - Link!
Dress: Topshop - Link!

What I would say, if you are thinking about buying it, is that the sizing is a bit weird. I got the Small but it's not as tight as I would have expected it to be. I was pitching for a close fit and restricted breathing but this definitely leaves room for expansion. Just check the measurements before you buy I guess....which of course is something I didn't do!

Bvlgari Jasmin Noir

Now onto something else... because I didn't want to upload a post just about a belt...a new/old perfume!  Bvlgari Jasmin Noir may have been out for 4 years but I am only just discovering it now.



The bottle is lux and so is the scent. It's one of those sultry, feminine perfumes that dissipates softly. It's not going to accompany you through your day in the way that Black Orchid and the like might....this is much more subtle. If I had to describe it in one word it would be "alluring" - other reviewers online frequently describe it as "sexy". Hey, here's hoping!

When you first spray it, it's pure Jasmin and Sandalwood and the dry down stays quite loyal to that. Of course after a few hours I can't even smell it - which I typically resent - but the strange thing with this one is that other people obviously can because I have had so many compliments on this. I think it's just the soft subtlety that is fairly non-offensive, crosses over every season and so appeals to most. As a compliment-whore I am obviously wearing it at every day/night opportunity.

I used to refer to Bvlgari as Vulgari - so original eh? - but this has completely removed any preconceptions about the brand. Jasmin Noir is just.....well, lovely.

Onto the nosey parker question, what perfume are you wearing at the moment?

PS. My next post will be beauty related. I have had quite a few requests for that and so a lipstick review is heading your way very soon :)

Hope you are all well!