Fragrances: My Two Scents on the Matter ;)

Fragrance Collage - Made by Autumn Angelettie 

Hello, my lovelies! Today, while my sisters went to the pool to swim and play, I stayed home to relax and read my latest TeenVogue magazine. This was a fantastic issue!


Don't worry, no spoilers. I only want to tell you I noticed an exceptional amount of perfume samples in the magazine. I sniffed all of them––And it got me thinking... When's the last time I wore perfume?


Did you know that people can remember a distinct smell with 65% accuracy after an entire year? Your visual memories only last 3 months with 50% accuracy. The sense of smell is a vital part of our lifestyle. The average human being can recognize approximately 10,000 different scents and odors. And our sense of smell affects our sense of well being and quality of life––A smell can influence our mood, taste, and even our friends. Want more fun facts about smell?


• Women are born better "smellers" than men, and remain that way over life.
• Dieters: The smell of green apple can help control appetite.
• It's not just the bees... Humans can smell fear too!
• No two people smell things the same way... Except twins. Wow!


I don't know about you, but if smell is such a huge part of our everyday lives, I want to smell good. And with so many fragrances out there, it shouldn't be hard to find a scent perfect for me! Then again, with so many options, how will I find my.... Signature scent? I want a scent that describes me. If people can remember things better by their smell, when they get a whiff of my perfume, they should know I'm in the room. How cool would that be?


But perfumes are so expensive! A 1.0 ounce bottle averages around $40 - $60. And how long is that going to last if I'm wearing my signature scent everyday? Oh, fragrances are so complicated! 


Do you wear perfume? What do you wear? How much did it cost? Contact me and let me know, or just leave it in the comments. 


Stay beautiful!

Hello Kitty Head of Class Makeup Collection

Hello Kitty Head of Class Fall 2012 Makeup Collection

Hello, my lovelies! Remember the good old days, when we spent all of our time finger painting our walls, playing with lipstick that obviously didn't belong to us, and obsessing over Hello Kitty?

Wait––that was just me? Oh. Well, I loved Hello Kitty; I still do! I wrote Hello Kitty songs, bought her DVDs––I had Hello Kitty everything. Let's see... a Hello Kitty backpack, a Hello Kitty wallet, a Hello Kitty stuffed kitty, a Hello Kitty pillow, Hello Kitty jewelry, Hello Kitty accessories... And I was a member of her official fan club!

I am less obsessive over her today, but I still love that adorable kitten. I follow Hello Kitty on Google+, and I came across the cutest promotional video for the Hello Kitty Head of Class Makeup Collection. In her endearing little nerd glasses, Hello Kitty's face is all over her newest collection.

This new back to school limited edition makeup collection is sold exclusively at Sephora, and includes: 2 different eyeshadow/blush palettes, a gold bow necklace, a three piece brush set, a Hello Pretty makeup bag, two different compact mirrors, and compact mirror nail stickers!

I can't wait to head to Sephora and check out this new makeup collection! And if you already have something from this collection, tell me all about it!

And you can watch the video on Aisles of Beauty's Official Google+ Page:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/106955040241625808409/106955040241625808409/posts/p/pub 
Then you can follow Aisles of Beauty on Google+ for exclusives and beauty news!

Stay beautiful!

Snap, Snap, Snap for BTSS!

TeenVogue September 2012 Cover

Hello, my lovelies! Guess what arrived at my doorstep today? My TeenVogue September 2012 Fall Fashion Issue! I am a loyal subscriber to TeenVogue; my favorite fashion magazine!


Don't worry, I'm not giving away any spoilers for those who haven't flipped through the magazine yet... In fact, I haven't! I'm saving it for a dentist's appointment coming up. I hate sitting in waiting rooms!


But getting my issue of TeenVogue reminded me of BTSS, or Back-to-School Saturday, for those unfamiliar with the acronym. It's exactly one week away!


Now that I've introduced you to BTSS, I thought I'd go into further detail about how HUGE this shopping experience is going to be––You don't understand how major it is!

There are over three dozen businesses participating in BTSS including American Eagle, Miss Me, Vigoss, Givenchy Noir Couture, Paul Frank, Rimmel London, even Auntie Anne's is giving away free pretzels! But you can't just stroll in––There's a system.


First, get TeenVogue Magazine. You're missing out on a fantastic magazine if you're not getting it already! If you subscribe, you're all set. If you don't, go to your nearest "everything store" and buy one. They are $2.99 in the US, and $3.99 in Canada. 


All iPod Touch and iPhone users (team iPhone!), if you haven't already, get the TeenVogue Insider App. If you don't have an iPhone or iPod Touch, see if you can borrow one for your shopping trip from family, friends, whoever. All the fantastic deals and offers you need are there, and if you Snap certain pages with the app, you get more exclusives! And a bonus? The more things you do on the app, the more automatic entries you get the winning the ultimate shopping spree. And the app is free!


On BTSS, that app is going to be your best friend, because just flashing your screen at checkout gets you amazing deals! And if you just can't get your hands on an iPhone or iPod Touch, don't cry, there are TONS of other ways to get great deals with qualified stores! Visit http://www.teenvogue.com/style/back-to-school-saturday/deals#slide=1 and go through the slideshow to see which stores offer deals in other ways as well.


Okay, I'm guessing now you see the magnitude of this ultimate shopping event. There's only 7 days left, so start snapping, planning, and prepping for the biggest shopping day of your life! 


Stay beautiful!

Icing's Dance the Night Away Setting Spray

Dance the Night Away Oil Control Setting Spray

Hello, my lovelies! After an outdoor party last night with countless mosquitoes, I've been itching to tell you all about my fourth and final Mall Haul purchase. (Ha ha ha) At Icing by Claire's I bought Icing's Dance the Night Away Oil Control Setting Spray for a bargain price of $5.50. Other setting sprays can cost around $20.


Why was this price so low? Because the product doesn't work. I saw no difference in how long my makeup lasted, and I tested it three times. 


The spray bottle was inconvenient, because it got your face wet after just finishing applying your makeup. If it were a misting bottle like Evian's Moisturizing Spray, it would be a lot easier to use.


Other than that, the product smells. Nothing too harsh, but a thin vanilla or lavender scent would have been a lot nicer to have on my face.


I suppose not everything can be the perfect purchase, but now I'll have to go back to using primer... And primer always jinxes my makeup job! I'll just need to practice...


Stay beautiful!

TeenVogue's Back-to-School Saturday

Hello, my lovelies! Last night I pulled an all-nighter, and spent the majority of my time playing tetris, and prepping for TeenVogue's Back-to-School Saturday. That's when it dawned on me that I hadn't filled you in on that yet!


You all should know TeenVogue is an amazing fashion and beauty magazine for teenage girls. It's not the cliché; it's professional and credible and absolutely fabulous! And for the first time, TeenVogue is hosting a Back-to-School Saturday on August 11, 2012. Write it in your calendars!


TeenVogue partnered with TONS of distinguished stores like Sephora (you know where I'll be), Clinique, Gucci Eyewear, Guess, Maybelline, True Religion, and more of your favorite stores to give us magnificent discounts and free stuff. Could it be true? It is! But only for one day, and that's August 11, 2012. Don't forget!


Visit http://www.teenvogue.com/about/back-to-school-saturday for all the information you need to plan our your ultimate trip to the mall. Trust me, you'll want to plan. I know I do! I'll update you on my Back-to-School Saturday agenda when August 11 gets closer. Until then, click on the link above to get all the info for BTSS!

Latest Obsession: Icing's Bold Smokey Expert Eye Palette

Icing by Claire's Bold Smokey Expert Eye Palette

Aisles of Beauty's Latest Obsession:

Icing's Bold Smokey Expert Eye Palette!

Hello, my lovelies! The third item in my Mall Beauty Haul from a few days ago, I bought at Icing by Claire's. If you are unfamiliar with the franchise, Claire's is a tween store where you can buy accessories––Jewelry, makeup, bags, etc. Icing by Claire's is the more... young adult version of that. The makeup department is a bit more mature, so I went there to look for a new eyeshadow palette.


I bought Icing's Bold Smokey Expert Eye Eyeshadow Palette for $12.50, which I'd say is a fair price. The palette features a dozen rich colors; glimmer, stardust, romance, edgy, urban chic, rosebud, fierce, twinkle, royalty, beach bum, jaded, and LBD. 


To test out these colors, I used one of my own eyeshadow brushes, because I prefer to use the cottony things they give you for blending. I swiped my brush across a color, and then applied it to my arm, and did the same with each one, because eyeshadows rarely look the same on your skin as they do in the package. 

Not only is each color unique and vibrant, but these eyeshadows are long lasting. I've worn my fair share of eyeshadows the disappear within the hour, but after applying these colors over 30 minutes ago, they still look like they did when I had just put them on. These colors will last a whole night!


My personal favorites are stardust, romance, rosebud, fierce, and twinkle because I have a girly, glitzy style, and these colors sparkle the most against my complexion. This eyeshadow palette has been worth every penny!


Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ (5 out of 5 stars)


Stay beautiful!

August Beauty Rush

Hello, my lovelies! Happy August to all of you, this summer has been rushing by! My sister, Alexis in Atlanta, started school just 3 days ago, can you believe it? 


Thankfully, up north I still have another month of freedom before it's back to academics, my acting career (school plays), and the ever elusive "social life."


In just a matter of days, our televisions will be flooded with countless back to school sales and specials, and we all will be shopping for backpacks, pencils, binders, etc.


With these sales, however, we can snag a chance to stock up on some back to school beauty as well. I solemnly swear to alert you of any fantastic deals and steals this month to prep for our upcoming September, as long as you promise to continue faithfully reading the blog, and telling your friends about it too! Sound like a deal?

And since there isn't much "beauty rage" in this post, I thought I'd take the time to answer a few questions I've been being asked:

• When are you going to start posting your own videos? I've already set up our official Youtube channel, and I have several videos about to be filmed for YOU. Keep being patient, they're coming soon, I promise!
• What's going on with The Classroom? Good question. Like I've said before, the Classroom is a work in progress, and is still in its very early stages. It'll take a lot of site work before it can launch into an interactive informational resource, so give it a little more time.
• Will you ever add more activities to the site? Well, this isn't a gaming site, but a beauty blog. I find it rather comical I've gotten this question so often. If you want to do... Activities, I recommend http://tetrisfriends.com/. Quite addicting. :)

Expect a lot of fun and surprises this month, with a dozen posts in July, let's aim for double this August! 

Stay beautiful!