Monday, 3 October 2016

Why I Love October the Best or Coconut Pumpkin Pie Scentsy Exclusive

IT'S HERE! October has finally arrived with the crisp air and Halloween decorations . It is simply the best month of the entire year and yes I am a white girl who loves yoga pants and Pumpkin Spice Lattes and there's no need to apologise for being a cliche!

Sweater Weather


Also October brings us Scenty's newest Seasonal Scentsation, Coconut Pumpkin Pie *insert Homer Simpson drool*



It promises pumpkin puree, nutmeg, maple sugar and coconut shavings and boy does it deliver. This is a fragrance for those of you out there who like your gourmand fragrances; your warm and rich and foody scents.

When I got my advance 6 pack of this bar in September, I got a terrible cold. (Thanks back to school!) I couldn't smell anything, but as my sense of smell came back and I started sending samples out, my nose action came back and it was glorious. This scent is STRONG. It is not for the faint of heart and it is syrupy and delicious. If you'd like to try it, please get in touch!



Karen McNay Kerans
07875 744 536
karen.wickless@gmail.com
https://wicklesskaren.scentsy.co.uk

Thursday, 14 July 2016

An Ode to Former Lovers OR How Will I Cope?

It's here. It's officially announced. It's the Discontinued List of Scentsy Spring/Summer products. The sting is slightly lessened because I've had a peek at the new Autumn/Winter catalog coming 1 September. But I'm still wondering how I will live without a few of these.

Let's just get it over with and see all that are going:


For those of you not able to read the tiny print, there's a list at the bottom of the post.

I'm going to run down the top 3 bars you need to stock up on before they are gone forever.

3. Mediterranean Spa


It's fresh, it's bright, but it's got some serious depth. Med Spa also has a serious cult following. I recommend it for people who like fresh and clean scents, but don't like things that smell like laundry. The bergamot really deepens this fragrance to something that's almost masculine. I also recommend it for people who like a scent that's going to last, yet not be overpowering. It's steady, it's strong, but not over-powering, and it cozy with those deeper notes. Mediterranean Spa, you will be missed. You've been in the catalog since day 1 and I can't imagine Scentsy without you.

2. Red Ginger Flower


Oh Red Ginge, I love you because you march to your own beat. You don't fall easily into any category. You're not a floral or a spice yet you have an enormous appeal. When I am stumped as to what someone likes, I pull out the Red Ginger Flower to wake up the nose. There are people who have latched onto this bar and won't use anything else. I'm here for you. Goodbye Ginge.

3. Candy Dandy


Ok, it's sweet. I mean, it's really sweet and the clue is in the title. However, it manages to be sweet without that sickly, syrupy ickiness we associate with a bar that's overly candied. Candy Dandy is light, but that doesn't mean that the scent isn't present. It was marketed as a Kid's Fragrance, but I'm going to admit that it is my personal favourite one going. I had the Scent Pak in my car and it felt like a cloud of confection when I would get in. I used it in my warmer in my lounge. I have no shame. I love it. I'm going to be squirrelling away a small hoarde of this one.

Now for the full list:

A Wink & A Smile
Amazon Rain
Aussie Plum
Bamboo Yuzu
B-A-N-A-N-A-S
Berries Jubilee
Berry Bubble Blue
Blackberry Meringue
Braeburn
Brazilian Grapes
Cactus Flower Lime
Candy Dandy
Cherished
Cherry Limeade
Cherry Vanilla
Citrus Pop
Forever Yours
Go Wild(flowers)
Kahiko Hula
Lemon Verbena
Lemons & Berries
Lime & Kiwi Cantaloupe
Mediterranean Spa
Mountain Sky
My Only Sunshine
Paradise Punch
Pear Blossom
Piedmont
Raspberry Bush
Red Ginger Flower
Stay Awhile
Suit & Tie
Summer Holiday
Sunburst Blooms
Sweet Cucumber
Vanilla Suede
Walk on the Beach
Welcome Home
You’re My Buttercup
Yuzu Dragon

Next time, we'll talk warmers. In the meantime, if one of your favourites is leaving, get in touch to stock up!
07875 744 536
karen.wickless@gmail.com
https://wicklesskaren.scentsy.co.uk

Friday, 8 July 2016

Calavera means skull in English or Dia de los Muertos decorating needs

Of all the warmers from the 2016 Spring/Summer Scentsy catalog, Calavera is a real contender for my favourite.


As a consultant, I run my business mostly with events and basket parties, more than home parties. I feel that's given me a really good insight into what people really like because I know what the general public is buying or even just eyeballing. And Calavera has been a far and away winner! Last week at Danson Park, I thought there was going to be a fight over the last one. He is absolutely beautiful, hand painted and truly unique for quirky decor for those of us who are just a little bit off center.

The lid comes off and is the top part of his skull and the wax dish sits inside. It's also a great warmer if you have children or furry children around as having the lid deters fingers and paws from poking int he wax.... Disclaimer: If anyone' paws or fingers DO find their way into the wax, they will not burn themselves! Scentsy warmers are cooler than the other brands out there we will not name!)



Contact me to get a Calavera. I know that you have someone in mind for whom this would be absolutely perfect. Or just order him now!



How can you resist that face?

Wednesday, 29 June 2016

Pink Tulips Review or If Luna and Pink Haze Had a Scentsy Wax Baby

Scentsy Europe have released an exclusive and limited edition summer fragrance called Pink Tulips. It is available for purchase from 1 September: https://wicklesskaren.scentsy.co.uk

I videoed some of my thoughts. Until the technology to sniff through the computer screen comes... and you best believe it WILL come... you will have to look at my descriptions or just ask for a sample!

PINK TULIPS VIDEO

Sunday, 26 June 2016

Pink Tulips Exclusive Fragrance or Oh, Nevermind, just hurry up there's only so many spaces left!

MY WEBSITE TO SHOP OR PERUSE

Pink Tulips is the newest fragrance wax bar from Scentsy. It is an EXCLUSIVE summer fragrance and it is currently a LIMITED edition.


So the description leads me to believe it's a light floral with some sweeter fruity undertones. However, I have in my hot little hands some advance bars. It goes on sale 1 July. I very much feel like it's a cross between Pink Haze and Luna. Either way, I think you have to try it!

So to help you get a sample before you can buy it, I want to send one to you! FILL IN THIS FORM and then go stand outside and wait for your postman. Try and make some friends and pet some friendly dogs while you're waiting. There are limited samples, but at the moment I have many left that I want to go to a loving home. All I ask in return is that you fill in a review telling me what you think on my facebook business page. You can do that? I know you can!



I want to talk to you! Call me, maybe? 07875 744 536 karen.wickless@gmail.com

Friday, 24 June 2016

ArcelorMittal Orbital Day or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Slide

Even Scentsy Directors need some playtime. Working from home, my husband took the day off work and we had a daytime date to the Olympic Park this morning and we were among the very first (maybe 4th or 5th!?) to go down the slide on the Arcelor Mittal Orbital. I've been looking forward to this for weeks, but nothing prepared me for how massive the structure really is when I was standing at the bottom looking up. According to the helpful chart in the elevator, it's taller than the Statue of Liberty!



So let me back up. We got there at 10:20 and the slide opened at 10:30. It was easy enough to park in Westfield and then about a 10-15 minute walk over. it was very quiet this morning. It was also the morning after the EU referendum vote, maybe everyone was staying inside to argue about it on facebook?

You can't bring anything loose with you, and there are lockers at the bottom where you can stick your bag. Bring a £ to put in the slot! We got an email the previous evening telling us to wear long sleeves, but we were given elbow pads, so ditch your jacket if you get a locker.

You are elevated to the 1st platform. There is a 2nd platform that's at the very top for viewing and with your ticket you can take the lift back up after your journey down the chute. Picture taken through the grate on the upper viewing platform.




On the platform they kit you in the fetching elbow pads and helmet. I think it suits me.



They asked us to sign release forms to use our images for advertising. I agreed because I was feeling generous, though I should've given them my Scentsy website! (https://wicklesskaren.scentsy.co.uk in case you forgot!)

Very quickly, they got us into these mats. You put your feet in the bottom and lay down on the slide, then you pull yourself forward on a railing and they count down for you to push off. You can see here the first drop is very steep and exhilarating! You know straight away this is going to be something wild.



Though the entire slide is enclosed, some parts of it are plexiglass so you can see light nd some are completely dark. I thought the dark parts where the scariest because it was such a lights on/lights off moment.

After the first drop, there's a sharp bend and I banged my ankle and it's left it kinda sore. It was my good ankle too, boo! They tell you to go rigid, but you're going so fast I felt that keeping loose was a better plan. You know how when drunks fall they don't hurt themselves because they're so relaxed? I was going with that reasoning after ankle-bang.

The journey down is about 30-40 seconds long, which feels like a very long time. There are lots of surprising twists, but the sudden drops are what really makes this special. At the end, there is a very steep drop and I felt like there was no way I would stop when I left the slide, I was going so fast.

And just like that, it was over. I was laying on a slab of metal in the olympic park with a funny hat on and grinning like an idiot. I popped up and laughed, but I will admit my legs were a bit like jelly. And I really want to go do it again! I pretended to be super cool and then we got certificates with our names on.


It was a lot of thrill for £15 ticket. Would YOU go down the slide?


Monday, 20 June 2016

Flash Sale or Scentsy Buddy 40% off!

Scentsy Buddy Sale, up to 40% off!

So who's included in this fab deal? We have Gilly the Monster. His little hood comes up and down and he's soooo soft


We have Eggmund The Chick, and you can take him in and out of his shell. He's my personal favourite, but I have a 'soft' spot for baby chicks:


Next up, is Pari the Poodle and she has that silky fur and little beret!


Finally, we have Gage the Robot. He is super cool and quite different. I remember when I was in school having Teddy Bear Picnics and I think Gage would be an awesome guest for something a little different:


Scent Paks Available are some that are no longer for sale, so snag them while you can. There are some past best-sellers in there:
• Apple Press
• Hemingway
• Honey Pear Cider
• Ice Hotel
• Mums & Marigolds
• My Home
• Oats & Honey
• Perfectly Pomegranate
• Rio Beach
• Skinny Dippin'
• Spiced Berries
• Sugar
• Vanilla Cream
• Very Merry Cranberry
• White Sands
• White Tea & Cactus

Please contact me directly on 07875 744 536 or Karen.wickless@gmail.com as I'm placing an order and may save you shipping if order qualifies. Or you can order directly here: https://wicklesskaren.scentsy.co.uk/Buy/Category/3213

Be QUICK. These kinds of things can sell out very quickly and people have been let down during flash sales in the past!

Sunday, 12 June 2016

Shark Week Commences the 26th June or A Shark in the Hand



Introducing Stevie the Shark!!

Stevie is so soft and cuddly and comes with your choice of Scent Pak.



I think he's an excellent addition for the upcoming Shark Week on Discovery Channel. This started in the US years ago and it's become quite a cult thing pulling all the shark lovers out of the woodwork.

But do you remember on Friends when Monica thought that watching shark attacks turned Chandler on? That still makes me laugh!

Either way, I bet you know someone who is fascinated with sharks and would love to cuddle one who smells of their favourite fragrance!

We also have a Stevie the Shark scrubby buddy and you can create your own shark story in the bath!



Contact me directly to see if I can save you postage costs!
https://wicklesskaren.scentsy.co.uk
07875 744 536
karen.wickless@gmail.com

Monday, 30 May 2016

How to Sell Scentsy at a Country Show or Why You Should Lay Down in a Field of Cows

My Scenty Website

This weekend, I packed my car and drove down to The New Forest Spring Show to sell my Scentsy wares. Doing big shows can be really daunting so luckily my fellow friend and Director in Southampton was able to put me up for a couple of nights and we did the show together.



It was a REALLY early morning! We split all sales, all customers and bring stock and just replace for whoever's stock sold more. It's a totally 50/50 split and it works very well and the company is invaluable. I find that as we get going talking to people, they really enjoy joining in with the banter. It becomes a fun experience for everyone and we aim to have a laugh.

And when it's been a long day and you're driving out of the New Forest, you find a field full of cows. So of course, I had to try that trick my husband has told me about a million times. He says if you lie down in a field with cows, they will all come over and stand around sniffing you. He was right!



So another fun weekend, with a friend I never would have met without Scentsy and sharing some lovely fragrances with brand new people. How is this not the best job in the entire world?!

Tuesday, 24 May 2016

Wax Wax Baby, or How I Gave up Candle Melts

I gotta admit that I was a product junkie going back a long time. I'd done the candles, and the tealights with the melts and I'd done the oils with the tealights and the plug-in air fresheners and the aerosol air fresheners and the weird battery operated scented shades smuggled from the USA. I'd tried all the scented home fragrancing options because none of them gave me exactly what I wanted.

But Scentsy... oh Scentsy.



Scentsy bars come in these delicious smelling bars formed of 8 cubes. All you do is break off a cube of wax, a bit like breaking off a square of Dairy Milk and throw it into the Scentsy warmer.



That one itty bitty cube of wax lasts for ages, the smell is stronger, the scent is more true because you aren't burning off the top notes of the fragrance. I love candles and how they look, but if you are going for fragrance, you gotta try the Scentsy wax. They are delicious. Over 80 scents to choose from, what is your favourite?

Monday, 3 November 2014

Christmas Is Coming...

Ready or not!

And Scentsy Christmas warmers have never been more popular!

Each year we get a few more holiday warmers and every year they sell out just a little bit earlier than the year before!

This year, in mid-October, we sold out of this gorgeous Merry and Bright Scentsy Warmer:


Let's hope we see a return of this shiny bauble next year in 2015!

Possibly the next most popular Holiday Warmer of 2014 is the Sleigh Scentsy Warmer


This is a stunning piece that actually sits on the gold toned metal runners. It's going to be hot, so get one while you can!

Is it time to say 'awwwwww' yet? Penguins! Things that make you say 'awwww'!
This is Tux the Scentsy Warmer


Tux is a 3-piece warmer that uses his head as the lid. The scent of your holiday wax still wafts out of the holes with the same intensity!

How about a cute Snowman Scentsy Warmer?
He's adorbs and his little arms are actually stuck in with wire.


This one is Cardinal Scentsy Warmer:
This is for the European market, but I'm not sure that the Cardinal is a winter bird here! That's ok, because even though I live in London, I am originally from Kentucky and the Cardinal is our state bird! The cardinal is a winter bird much like the U.K. sees the robin.


Now bringing up the rear of our list.... because he always ends the parade, it's Santa! Meet Saint Nick Scentsy Warmer:


He's another gorgeous 3 piece with his little hat coming off to reveal the dish for your wax cubes.

If YOU were in charge of designing the 2015 Holiday warmers, what would you choose? Is there an iconic image that speaks to you during the Holiday Season? Leave me a comment, you never know what Christmas magic can happen!

Wednesday, 11 June 2014

Join In June!

Fantabulous news! New consultants who purchase their starter kit in June get 2 sweeteners:

1) Free Shipping - that's £9 savings!
2) A free Shooting Star kit! That means that new consultants who earn their Shooting Star award will recieve the Shooting Star kit (a pre-selected bundle of Scentsy products) for FREE. It normally costs £200.




So those thinking of setting up their own Scentsy business anyway have a few extra reasons to join during the month of June. Personally, I think June is a fantastic month to join anyway. It's just enough lead in time to the very crazy holiday season. It gives them a chance to get on their feet, learn the ropes, get parties booked in and feel confident so that when October hits and the madness starts, the new consultant suddenly is a seasoned pro and can handle the increase in business because they are ready for it.

I joined in May 2011, only a couple of weeks after Scentsy launched in Europe. Summer was tough for me because I'd never done direct sales before and didn't have any connections, friends and family to start me off in getting the word out. I ended up doing some small little events like charity days and pamper evenings and bringing my Scentsy kit along. It took me a few months, but I built up a small little customer base and when November came I was absolutely astonished at the sales. Planting those little seeds and learning the ropes earlier in the year, definitely gave me a leg up!

I am happy to talk to you about joining. I also have referral special, you just need to ask me privately. There is no pressure and I won't stand outside your window at night calling for you. If you want joining information sent to you, send me an email: karen.wickless@gmail.com or give me a call 07875 744 536.

Or, maybe you're impulsive and it just feels right? Then go for it! Go straight to the page and sign up today!

Sunday, 1 June 2014

Scentsy Man in time for Father's Day!


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Another sweet sweet sale and this one aligns very nicely with Father's Day. It is incredibly hard to find gifts for Dad. I know. It's either super expensive gadgets or another tie, tie-clip, golf thing. So boring too. I bet you never in a million, trillion years thought of giving Dad a scented candle for Father's Day, but I bet he would love it. And anyway, we've said before, we are soooo not candles. Scentsy is like the gadget version of a candle, right? Out of all of my family, it is my Dad who loves the Scentsy best. His favourite scent is Hemingway and he was so upset when it was discontinued. He's going to be a happy dude to see it's back and that it's 40% off!

All of these are discontinuted scents brought back for a LIMITED time. So it's get em while they're here.

Here's my rundown of the fragrances:

Ace: Definitely unexpected: tangerine and lavender enrobed in dark chocolate and sweet, musky amber. This is that ruggedy man type smell, but still fresh with the citrus and lavender.

Echo: Sophisticated, metropolitan fragrance of manly spice notes, Mediterranean citrus and herbs, and bitter orange. Now, i wouldn't place this in the men's range totally. I think it's so herbal and has the spice and warmth of just a plain old "cozy home" type scent.

Hemingway: Rich, ripe apples and warm, woody accents of sandalwood and cedar with hints of spice. Gorgeous! Love this one and it's my Dad's personal favorite!

Route 66: A windswept drive in a convertible — an exhilarating breeze of citrus, herbs, and musk. This is your fresh outdoors scent. This is for the fresh cut grass lovers. If you have been bored of your other scents lately, this one will mix things up!

Weathered Leather: Step into an old-fashioned saddle shop brimming with dark suede, tooled leather, and vintage saddles over a backdrop of oak. I'm not going to sugar-coat this. It smells just like sniffing an old leather jacket. I would never warm this in my own house, but you know who has purchased this one from me? Motorcyclists. It's hardcore leather.

Just because these bars are 40% off, does not mean that they are any less potent than you are used to! You are still getting the full 80-120 hours out of each and every bar. In fact, the heavier scents are the ones that tend to last longer.

As always, if you would like to order I can do that directly so don't be shy to send me an email: karen.wickless@gmail.com or give me a call: 07875 744 536 and I'll do that extra little to help you out!

Monday, 12 May 2014

Tunis Scentsy Warmer Review UK

The stunningly gorgeous and very sweet WildKatMakeup chose a Scentsy warmer and waxes to review. (Spoiler: she LOVED it!)
It's a really great review she's done. I've followed her youtube channel for a little while as I love her makeup and haul vlogs so this is very exciting!

TUNIS WARMER REVIEW here!

Friday, 2 May 2014

I LOVE a great sale! And I love Limited Edition/ Special Discontinued

My heart cannot take anymore excitement!

Yesterday was the announcement that from the months of May- July, all consultants in Europe have a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to Cancun Mexico.

This morning, I have found that Scentsy have brought back a few very old wax bars in scents that were discontinued. Some of them I have not seen since the first catalog 3 years ago. Then the put them up to 40% off!

I'm going to talk through the ones you really don't want to miss a chance to grab before they are gone. These are MY favourites that I thought I would die if I ever saw/smelled them again. (Seriously, it's like finding an old pair of earrings that you thought you'd never see again and they were your favourite pair!) Have a look in the closeout here.

First up is Flutter Scentsy wax bar: Delicate orange blossoms and whipped almond cream float above a bed of bright lemon verbena.

I love this one and I really regretted that I didn't actually "discover" it amidst all the scents until it was discontinued. I had 1 bar of it left that I really made last. It's a sweet one, but it doesn't get bogged down with heaviness because the citrus elements make it feel light and er... fluttery? It is definitely a very spring-like scent and very feminine without being girlie. I mean it's delicate and feminine, but not so pink and sparkly that your head might explode. It's subtle. It's a favourite of all time.

Next up is Lucky in Love : Sweet bouquet of mandarin, bergamot, and orange with hints of peaches and berries. This is my all time, hands-down favourite. This is the only bar that I seriously considered hoarding. It's almost a dupe of Victoria's Secret Love Spell. It's again is a bit on the sweeter side, but it remains light and it has the air of sophistication. It's like a high end department store body lotion that you never want to run out as you fear you'll never find anything that smells so good again.




Then we come to My Wish: A confection of earthy fig, sweet violet, and playful marshmallow will have you wishing for more. I have a confession. I have a real "thing" for fig. I like it sweet, I like it earthy, I like it in a box and I like it with a fox. This fig is very marshmallowy. It is sweet and it is heavy and it does last for yonks. If you like sweet that may rot your teeth, yet has the violet to make it not too childish or if you are such a fig lover, like me. This one is a must try. I actually have a perfume stick in this fragrance and it gets comments every time I wear it.


I'm going to shock you with my next pick, Route 66: A windswept drive in a convertible — an exhilarating breeze of citrus, herbs, and musk. This was so popular I do not know how it was discontinued. It's fresh cut grass scent without being too harsh and making you sneeze! It's like the promise of fresh cut grass but it's been mellowed with the grown-up bergamot. I adore this fragrance for anyone who does not like vanilla. Most all Scentsy wax, and all scented products for that matter, have vanilla base notes somewhere in them. This bar does not have any. It is all fresh and if Flutter is spring in a bar, then Route 66 is pure SUMMER.


The last pick (though could go through them all!) is another one that may surprise you. Honey Do!: Lush, ripe honeydew melon and cantaloupe, and a hint of garden mint. This one is and isn't what you are thinking. Yes, it is very melony, but it is not sickly sweet. Instead it's like picking up a melon and smelling the outside of it in the grocery store. It's so fresh. I do not love floral scents or I have to be choosy so a lot of the clean linen type smells are lost on me. However, when I do fresh this is how I do it. It smells very clean without having that affiliation with a cleaning product. It's a very old scent from the first catalog and never to be seen again, until now. I had people asking me for this scent after it was gone for a very long time. They are going to be happy bunnies now!


I could go on and review them all! I love Wishing Well as it smells like "rich people's houses" to me.
Rio Beach is a real crowd pleaser as it's fresh and lovely coconut;
Black Ruby is a lovely autumn, mulled wine scent;
Be Still is a lovely chilled out lilac and lavender that is saved by some citrus from making it too grandmotherly;
Cocoa Clementine is like a chocolate orange. Just like you unwrapped one;
Eastern Treasures is a pure incense and heady rose scent that's really good if you love those really deep fragrances;
Echo is like walking into Grandpa's office. It's that older man leather and wood and tobacco scent, so comforting;
Embers is very deep again but it's like sitting in front of a cozy fire. I don't know how else to explain because it's just like that!
There are more and more, but those are the best cream of the crop or the very oldest ones. As always you can purchase from me directly by contacting me or go straight to my website.

xxKaren