Killer Queen by Katy Perry {Win It}

We're big Katy Perry fans around here; my girls love her music and I love the positive, girl-power rich messages that her music promotes.  Since we're all such big fans, we naturally couldn't wait to try her latest fragrance, Killer Queen by Katy Perry.  We received Killer Queen by Katy Perry to review last week and my house has been filled with notes of Wild Berry, Red Velvet Flower and Natural Patchouli Heart, ever since. 

About Killer Queen by Katy Perry...

Katy Perry introduces her latest fragrance Killer Queen by Katy Perry ($59), just in time for fall. The new, strikingly gorgeous perfume captures Katy Perry’s rebellious spirit, throwing convention to the wind. Inspired by a queen’s scepter, the distinct jewel-shaped bottle in shades of royal red and gold portray sexy sophistication and lawless luxury. The faceted bottle rests languorously on its side, like a loose, precious gem fit for a Queen.

“When I was creating Killer Queen, I was really inspired by the idea of a strong, confident woman in power and that is exactly what I hoped to put into this fragrance, something that brings out the power inside of you.”

Katy Perry

When it comes to fragrance, I am extremely picky as many popular perfumes give me a killer headache after a while, thankfully, Killer Queen is not one of them--it smells amazing!  Of course, 30-something moms are probably not the demographic that the people behind Killer Queen are going after, so the real test was whether or not my two oldest daughters would like it as much as I do. 

 

 

 

(Behind the scenes photos from the Killer Queen photo shoot)

 

My daughters seem to have inherited my love of all things that smell fabulous and girly, because they are always using my perfume or stealing it altogether and Killer Queen was one that they instantly took to...like mother, like daughters I suppose.  When I asked my girls how they liked Killer Queen, their answers were simple, yet spoke volumes.  "It smells great and kind of makes you feel powerful, maybe it's the bottle.", said Drama Teen.  "I LOVE the bottle and the smell is strong and makes you think of something that somebody important, you know, like a queen or Katy Perry, would wear.  I like it.", was Sporty Spice's offering.  I must say, my girls are spot on with this one, I think the bottle is so unique and it instantly sparks conversation when someone sees it for the first time and it does have a strong (but not too strong and not at all in a bad way), bold fragrance, with a hint of sexy and daring...I think it's that combination that I appreciate most about Killer Queen.  If I were rating this fragrance among my favorites, I'd definitely say it's in the top ten, it's definitely one that all of you perfume loving ladies out there have to check out...I think you'll love it!

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One lucky MIBR reader is going to win a full-size bottle of Killer Queen by Katy Perry ($59).  To enter and for official rules...check out the Rafflecopter widget below!

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Disclosure: I received the items above in order to facilitate my review...all opinions are my own.  Giveaway items provided by PR for Killer Queen by Katy Perry.

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Heaven’s Alchemy Perfume Review and Giveaway!

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There’s something about perfume that I adore! Whether I’m going to the grocery store or out on a rare date with my fiancé I must.wear.perfume! I supposed my obsession started pretty early, as some of my fondest memories from childhood revolve around me sneaking into my mother’s room and sampling her make-up and perfumes! As an adult perfume is my one true weakness, shoes I can do without (I know I must be a man trapped in a women’s body) , handbags are nice but when you have more than one baby you rarely get to sport anything but a diaper bag, but smelling GREAT is a necessity!

Recently I was intro duced to Heaven’s Alchemy, now for those of you who do not know what Heaven’s Alchemy is let me give you the low down! Heaven’s Alchemy is the brainchild of husband and wife team Scott and Michelle. Their real life East meets West romance was the inspiration for Heaven’s Alchemy. Their impressive line of perfumes are named for some of the world’s most beautiful and magical cities; Athens, Paris, Dubai, New York, and Milan are just a few of the many exciting and amazing perfumes in their collection. I’m pretty sure the Heaven’s Alchemy website said it best , “the joy and and excitement of Heaven’s Alchemy is in “traveling the world” through perfume!” As if the fact that their perfumes are heaven wasn’t enough, all of Heaven’s Alchemy’s perfumes are; alcohol free, color additive free, phthlate and paraben free, contain no animal by-products, are never tested on animals, and are created exclusively in the USA!

When my package from Heaven’s Alchemy arrived I was like a kid in a candy store, and much to my delight (actually I was flipping out y’all) I received the Heaven’s Alchemy Sample Pack to review (Sample Pack = a sample of ALL of the perfumes). I have to admit that every single scent was amazing but I did fall in love with two of the scents, Paris (AMAZING) and Kyoto (and don’t tell my fiancé but they’ll be in my stocking this Christmas as my little present to myself). If you are looking for a perfume that is heaven on earth I promise Heaven’s Alchemy has one (or 10) that you’ll love!

Make sure you check out this and lots of other amazing gift ideas in Misadventures in Baby Raising’s Holiday Gift Guide 2009!

Buy it! You can purchase Heaven’s Alchemy perfumes at their website…heavensalchemyperfumes.com!

The people at Heaven’s Alchemy have something heavenly for one of my readers! One of my Misadventurous readers is going to win a Heaven’s Alchemy Perfume Sample pack (like the one pictured above)!

Win it! To be entered into this giveaway visit Heaven’s Alchemy and look around, come back and leave a comment on this post telling me which scent you are dying to try! Pretty easy stuff! This is mandatory and must be completed before any extra entries count!

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This giveaway ends on Tuesday September 29, 2009 at 11:59 PM EDT. One winner will be chosen via Random.org and posted on this post! Winner will have 48 hours to contact me to claim their prize or prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be chosen!

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Kristy on September 29, 2009 7:40 PM said... 47

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