Musings of a Muse

How exciting! I just noticed Sephora is now carrying Dylan’s Candy Bar Re-Treat!

I’ve been to Dylan’s a few times as we have one here in the city and it’s truly quite a funky, fun experience! The line includes, obviously, candy, accessories, and bath and body goodies with a candy/foody theme!

The only items that Sephora are carrying are the Bath and Body items but that’s still pretty cool as the line is quite fun and it’s not too badly priced either.

Although I love the idea that Sephora has brought the brand in I am highly doubtful it will remain for long and I picture it ending up 50% off in 6 months to a year. As we know, think Jessica Simpson’s Dessert line, candy and food theme Bath and Body items and perfumes do not do well at Sephora. The only line that has successfully fit into this niche market would be Philosophy with the Three in One Shower Gels that are so popular with the Muse and the masses!

I imagine that Dylan’s Candy Bar Re-Treat is taking the place of Sugar Cosmetics who’s demise is currently happening at Sephora as all of it is marked down 50%!

I suspect we’ll see a few more new brands make an appearance as the Holiday sets in and January closes in. I don’t see a slew of new brands popping up but maybe two or three from now up till January!

Which is good news as it’ll mean more sales for us!

Anyway……more about Dylan’s…..

Dylan’s Candy Bar Re-Treat consists of a body scrubs, lotions, shower gels, and other candy and food scented bath and body treats!

Some of the items popping up on Sephora are:

Dylan’s Candy Bar Re-Treat Coconut Bon Bon Collection Prices Range from $8-$22 USD

Strawberry Licorice Soda Pop Shower Gel $16 USD

Candy Lip Saver Stackable Lip Balm $30 USD

Birthday Cake Batter Candy Butter Cream $22 USD

I personally haven’t tried anything from Dylan’s aside from the candy hehe but now that the bath and body line has hit Sephora you can count the Muse curious! I love really sweet candy, foody scents so this completely appeals to me!

I may check it out!

How about you?

Love candy scents?

Curious about this line?

Tell the Muse!

It’s my personal favorite time of the year….can you by chance guess what time of the year that would be?

It would be the announcement of the Lush Christmas 2008 Collection!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh the Muse is running around in circles in utter excitement! You’ve no idea how excited I get when Lush puts out it’s offerings for Christmas!

Before you get excited, let me tell you that Lush’s Christmas Collection is ONLY available on Lush UK’s website so far. I suspect you’ll see an update for Lush NA around the beginning or middle of November! Yes, you can order from Lush UK if you’re within the US and this is normally what I do as 1. I’m impatient and 2. I like the quality of UK Lush a bit better when compared to the US.

Lush has brought some odd favorites back and PLENTY of brand new items that are sure to please!

Returning Bath Bomb Favorites:

Twinkle, Mister Butterball, and Jingle Spells

Brand Bath Bombs:

Humango, Magic, and Snowdrops

Returning Bubble Bar Slices:

Creamy Candy Candy, Ruby Red Slippers (the Muse’s favorite!), Christmas Kisses

Brand New Bubble Bar Slices:

A Gold Star, Frothy the Snowman, The Witches’ Ball

Brand New Emotibomb, Double Fast Luck

Returning Shower Gel Favorite, SNOW FAIRY (Comes with the Muse’s highest Seal of Approval! Loves it)

Returning Soap Favorites:

Angels Delight and Snowcake (Comes with the Muse’s highest recommend and approval! LOVE it!)

Brand New Soaps:

Christmas Cake Slice

Returning Perfume Solid Favorite:

Champagne Snow Showers

Brand New Lip Balm:

Let Them Eat Cake

These are just some of the great Christmas items that Lush has released as part of their Holiday Collection! They are slowly updating the site to include the rest! Brand new box gifts, hat boxes, and other smaller gifts are available as well as old favorites are making a reappearance!

Lush Cosmetics never fails at putting out a wonderful array of great treats for the Holidays! I’ll definately be indulging for myself and friends and family!

See the entire range of Holiday yummies by clicking here!
See the brand new gift box selections here!

Want any for yourself?

What are you planning on stashing away?

Tell the Muse!

The Muse’s Lush Christmas List 2007

Lush UK Party Order featuring Snowcake Shower Gel

Lush Giant Christmas Pud

Lush Solid Perfume Review

Lush Skin Nanny Review

Lush Godmother Soap Review

More Lovely New Things from Lush

Bath and Body Works has a little sneak peek up of it’s Holiday Collection and I’m actually quite excited about the offerings myself!

Many of the Lambie items offered last year are back this year and I’ll definately be adding a majority of these to my both my own wish list and gift list for friends and family! I was happy to see the revised the Sweetest, Softest Blanket from last year which they have placed a little Lambie emblem on it! So cute! I purchased the Sweetest, Softest Blanket last year and was very happy with it, I’ll definately be indulging in the latest one! This year they also wrapped the blanket up in a beautiful gift giving box! The blanket is $35 USD and possibly the best money you’ll ever spend on such a luxuriously warm blanket, it’s perfect for snuggling on the couch to watch DVD’s or for extra warmth during chilly winter nights! The blanket is available in white or black. Last year I recall wanting to wait to purchase my Sweetest, Softest Blanket till the Semi-Annual Sale and I’m honestly glad I didn’t as they sold out quite quickly towards the middle of December so I highly suggest nabbing this quickly!

Last year when I blogged about the Lambie slippers I got SO many emails asking me about them and it’s no wonder why as they are truly cute! These are available in two styles, a full slipper and a sock slipper. The sock slipper was extremely limited at one time but this past Summer I’ve seen them slowly appear back in shops but I predict both the slippers and the socks will sell out very quickly just like the blanket so do nab them early if you want them!

The slipper socks are a value at $10 USD and come in two colors this year!

The Lambie slippers have been revised lightly with a raised heel that allows the slipper to hug your entire foot. I like this new version as last year I had a little problem with the slipper turning inward! It’s about time for a new pair so I’ll definately be indulging! These are $16 USD and I believe a bit cheaper from last year as I recall paying more but I could be wrong!

The Bath and Body line up isn’t full up and available as of yet but I did come across a few pieces for the Holiday! I’m a sucker for Bath and Body Works Twisted Peppermint so I was quite excited they extended the scent to the hand soap! I’ll definately be stocking up this! These are $5 USD each and are available in all the traditional Bath and Body Works Holiday scents such as Winter Candy Apple and Vanilla Bean Noel!

One item that didn’t really catch my eye are the new Bath and Body Works Glittering Shower Gels for $11 USD. I’m somewhat bored with the typical scents they release year after year which are Winter Candy Apple and Vanilla Bean Noel! I may indulge in a Twisted Peppermint one however “glittering” shower gel doesn’t seem like something I’d love! Shimmer and glitter in my makeup items, yes, but not in my shower!

You can see more of the Bath and Body Works Holiday Collection 2008 by taking a look at the sneak peek on their website!

A few items so far have definately caught my eye and of course the Lambie items are on my wishy list for sure! I look forward to seeing what else is released for the upcoming season! I’m super disappointed that Bath and Body Works has successfully eliminated the Temptations Collection from both it’s Fall and Holiday Collections, I doubt these will be back ever. The items I’ve featured are available for purchase now online and I’m pretty sure stores must be stocking them too shortly! I haven’t been inside a BBW in a few weeks now but I’m pretty sure they busy stocking these up already or will be soon!

Want any of the BBW Holiday selections?

Love ‘em?

Love the Lambie Collection as much as your Muse?

Tell me all about it!

Sneak Peek at the Bath and Body Works Look Book for 2008

Bath and Body Works Spring Collection 2008: Temptations Body Spray Review

Bath and Body Works Hello Sugar! Review

Bath and Body Works Lambie Socks

Bath and Body Works Twisted Peppermint Body Spray Review

Bath and Body Works Holiday Temptations Sassy Strawberry Three in One Shower Gel Review

Bath and Body Works Holiday Temptation Gift Sets 2007

Bath and Body Works Holiday Temptation Collection 2007

Bath and Body Works Scented Gift Card

Bath and Body Works Temptations

Last year I fell head over heels in lust and love with Lush Ghost Shower Gel. The shower gel was released during a Halloween Party last year and I fell hard for the beautifully scented shower gel that I stocked up on it in a major way before it disappeared for good!

This year Lush doesn’t disappoint by having another Halloween Party…a bit early..but on October 2nd, Lush will host an “online” Halloween Party for those who’d like to indulge in some early Christmas goodies, fun games, prizes, and of course some Halloween themed bath and body treats!

The party schedule is below and is Pacific Standard Time Zone:

Schedule:
Chat rooms open.	2pm
LUSH staff arrive and start giving out prizes, running contests, announcing offers etc.	3pm
LUSH staff leave but the chat rooms stay open.	7pm
Chat rooms close.	9pm

So are you attending?

Perhaps the Muse will see you there!

Excited about Halloween and Christmas Lush goodies?

Tell me all about it!

I’ve blogged about Isle of Eden prior to this so please read that review before indulging in the sale I’m about to tell you about, as that post has plenty of information about Isle of Eden and it’s shipping times, products, etc….

Use code SPOOKYWITCH46 to get 46% Off your total however the percentage drops daily by a few numbers so indulge quick if you’re wanting to take advantage of the entire discount!

Isle of Eden at the moment has a full stock of great scrubs, perfumes, and general bath and body goodies that are Halloween scented and of course they have their normal blends as well!

Source

The sale is a great time to get some goodies for the upcoming holiday season!

Happy Shopping!

Isle of Eden Review and Information

Other great bath and body posts………..

Jaqua Beauty Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Shower Creme Review

L’occitane en Provence Verbena Collection Review

Bath and Body Works Sassy Strawberry Three in One Shower Gel Review

Lush Cosmetics Ghost Shower Gel Review

Basin: A Cheap Alternative to Lush

Philosophy has wasted no time in getting it’s Holiday Collection out there for all the masses to enjoy! This year looks particularly delightful and I can see myself wanting quite a few of the items I’ve seen popping up!

Concentrating on bringing back old favorites like Sugar Plum Fairy and Eggnog plus adding additional brand new items like Pink Bubbly and Holiday Angel, make Philosophy’s Holiday Collection an interesting selection of favorite oldies and brand new items!

It wouldn’t be Christmas without new Philosophy Three-in-One Shower Gels! This year some old favorites are back but I have my eye on the new ones! Orange Cranberry, Pink Bubbly, and Snicker-Doodle to name a few! I’m particularly curious how Pink Bubbly will smell considering how much I simply ADORE the original Bubbly!

Some treats for your lips tasting of yummie holiday goodies is always nice but how about a few that are wrapped up and ready to give or hang on your tree? Take advantage of giving gifts easily with pre-wrapped, ready to hang Philosophy Lip Shines in new flavors like Spicy Pear!

New flavors of Philosophy Lip Shines are available as well including S’mores and Holiday Angel! I have my eye on Holiday Angel which tastes like Angel Food Cake! Yums!

Pre-wrapped, ready to give Philosophy Three-in-One Shower Gels are simply adorable! New and old favorites are available in these cute little gifts! I have my eye on Caramel Mocha Latte!

And finally a few gift selections are available this year which include everything you need to spoil yourself for the Holidays! Angel Cakes Gift Set and Party Girl! I’m particularly interested in Party Girl which has a shimmering body lotion! Fun!

Whatever your pleasure for the Holiday Season plenty of new exciting gifts for giving to friends and family or yourself await you from Philosophy!

I definately see some items I’ll be spoiling myself rotten with and maybe I’ll share with friends and family…just maybe…!

Want any of these goodies?

Which ones are you lemming?

Tell the Muse!

Do go and check out more of the new selections available at Philosophy by clicking here! Definitely check out many of the new items for Fall as well!

Philosophy Haunted House Review

Philosophy Fall Collection 2008

Philosophy Green Apple Three in One Shower Gel Review

Philosophy Summer Collection 2008

Philosophy Three in One Shower Bubbly Review

Philosophy Sugar Plum Fairy