The Art of Smelling Good

Dear Avery,

One of my favorite compliments I ever receive is “you smell so nice”. I feel naked without perfume. To me, it’s an essential part of your wardrobe. Without it, I’m only half dressed.

Around middle school was the time where I spent so much of my shopping trips at perfume and lotion shops. I should have bought stock in Bath and Body Works. I was never good (still not) at makeup or hair — but smelling nice was something easily attainable.

My taste in perfume over the years has gone from:

GAP >>  Abercrombie and Fitch >> Victoria Secret >> to now switching between Salvatore Ferragamo and Tommy Bahama.

My tips for always staying fresh:

1. Immediately out of the shower, I spray my chest and neck — and then wrap the towel back up. I feel like the scent soaks into your skin. I could be crazy. Probably.
2. In the morning, I spritz the inside of my wrists and rub them together. Spray my neck once and then the top of my hair.
3. Lotion is always key. I’m a fan of scented lotions, my favorites being Tommy Bahama and an assortment of Victoria Secret.  Also, I hate dry skin.
4. As stated above, I ALWAYS have at least two different bottles of perfume at all times. I will switch these scents on and off throughout the weeks. When you stay with the same scent for too long, you’ll stop noticing it.
5. Deodorant — all day every day. Do not forget it, ever.
6. Keep lotion and a mini bottle of perfume in your purse. And apply throughout the day. If you for the slightest second think you smell bad — apply. Do not run the risk!
7. Don’t over do it. The best appeal is the sweet and light scent of a woman. Keep it light.

Here’s to smelling lovely and always staying classy.

With love,

Aunt Megs