Monday, 26 October 2015

We're Popping Up at Topshop Oxford Circus

Exciting news! Starting today, we're popping up at the world's largest fashion store - Topshop's flagship at Oxford Circus, London.  Squeeeee!



We're located on the ground floor, just in front of Lola's Cupcakes (amaze!) and will be in residency until Sunday.  Pay us a visit and see our classic soy wax candles along with the new Christmas collection and some super good special editions.

Photo: Appear Here

Photo: Appear Here

See you there!

x


Monday, 19 October 2015

Flamingo Candles at Stylist Live

So when one of your favourite weekly magazines announces it's putting on a four-day festival of cocktails, culture, catwalks and conversation, it's hard not to want to get involved, right?!

Stylist magazine's Live event was on from 15-18 October and hosted by the fabulous Edith Bowman and Dawn O'Porter.  We simply had to host a pop-up shop - right alongside like-minded, amazingly cool brands!


We had an absolute blast!  We got to meet hundreds of lovely customers who gave us lots of feedback and ideas.  We launched our exclusive Halloween scents which were only available to our mailing list and Stylist Live customers (turns out you guys can't get enough of Pumpkin Soufflé) and we also got to tell everyone about our delicious new Christmas range.

 

We had a fantastic four days, where we got to drink cocktails, eat mac 'n' cheese, listen to inspirational talks, build our own Birchbox and start our Christmas shopping.  Awesome!

See you next year, Stylist Live!

x


Monday, 28 September 2015

Pink Ribbon Candle Launch

We're very excited to announce that we are supporting the Pink Ribbon Foundation with a new product launch of a special edition Pink Ribbon Candle and Scent Melt.  Twenty per cent of sales of these products will be donated to the Foundation to help the fight against breast cancer.



The Pink Ribbon Foundation (Reg. Charity No. 1080839) is a grant making trust with a mission to fund projects and provide financial support to UK charities which relieve the needs of people who are suffering from, or who have been affected by breast cancer or who work to advance the understanding of breast cancer, its early detection and treatment.



Our Pink Ribbon fragrance is a rich, cranberry accord dominated by top notes of sweet cranberry blended with prune juice, complimented by a fruity floral heart of summer strawberry, sun ripened raspberry and citrus orange with sweet honey and rose notes. On dry down the base is woody and powdery with notes of cedarwood and vanilla with a hint of raspberry.  

x

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Autumn 2015 Collection

'Tis the season for candles!  September always symbolises the start of being able, legitimately, to light candles and enjoy their properties to the full, whether that be settling down with a good book, enjoying a luxurious bubble bath or chilling out after a long day.

Our Autumn Collection is an exceptional mix of the ultra sweet, masculine and fruity.  An exciting range of scents to entice every taste.



Black Tea & Almond
Smokey and sweet, Black Tea & Almond opens with sparkling aromas of black cherry, bergamot, red berries and almond.  Bulgarian and Turkish roses rule the heart, further developed with notes of liquorice and smoked black tea.  Aniseed, tonka bean, vanilla, iris and patchouli form the base.



Mediterranean Fig
Leafy and sultry, Mediterranean Fig is a mature fragrance with top notes of anise, green and citrus, through to a middle of cedar, cyclamen, coconut and violet.  Amber, oakmoss and tonka make the perfect base.



Violet & Lime
Sweet and floral, Violet & Lime is a delightful mix of green leaf, fruit notes, violet, lily resting on a base note of sandalwood.



Thunderstorm
Masculine and earthy, Thunderstorm forms top notes of ozone, melon and soil, leading to a floral heart and woody base notes of patchouli, peat and amber.



Crème Brûlée
Rich and sweet, Crème Brûlée is a dessert fragrance with notes of creamy custard laced with crushed vanilla pods, dark chocolate and sparkling citrus sealed by a layer of crunchy caramelised sugar.



Happy Autumn!

x

Monday, 7 September 2015

CIRCUS

Roll up, roll up! Introducing our new autumn collection, CIRCUS!

Capturing the classic circus treats found inside the Big Top, this collection of four scents is our sweetest and most enticing yet.



Who doesn’t love a sugary slush drink!  Our Cherry Slush scent is an icy, fruity delight which transports us back to childhood summers.



The ultimate circus snack!  A blend of sweet vanilla, cream, crunchy baked biscuits and hot caramel to release the sweet, buttery scent of burning popcorn. 



This scent will make you crave sugary treats from the doughnut stand!  Dreamy and sweet with a blend of butter, hazelnut and vanilla including notes of coriander, nutmeg, peach coconut and caramel.  A necessity for foodie scent lovers!



Candy Floss is the most indulgent sweet and sticky treat.  A blend of super syrupy raspberry, vanilla, toffee and caramel. 



Monday, 20 July 2015

Pastels.

It's no secret that we LOVE colour here at Flamingo Candles.  Our classic flamingo jars capture our total infatuation with anything vibrant and fun so it was a natural step for us to create a collection celebrating our favourite pastels.

Our pastel collection combines decadent, luxury scents and pretty pastel wax colours to form a juxtaposition with stark white gloss paint tins.  Fragrances are infused and hand-blended with organic soy wax to create a contemporary triple wick statement candle.



Fragrances included in the five-piece collection are:  Rose Velvet & Precious OudLotus Blossom & Water Lily, Tuberose & Orange Leaves, Lavender & White Tea, Lemongrass & Ginger.

Rose Velvet & Precious Oud
A chypre floral accord with notes of oudh, rose, geranium, jasmin, clove and praline resting on a rich velvety base of cedarwood, sandalwood, vetivert, amber, musk, vanilla, patchouli and a hint of raspberry.



Lotus Blossom & Water Lily
A fresh, vibrant lily fragrance with top notes of bergamot, tangerine and dewy green notes, supported by a heart of lotus, freesia and rose smoothed by a musky floral base.



Tuberose & Orange Leaves
A lush white floral with top notes of orange flower, rose and iris leading to a heart of tuberose, pink pepper and jasmin on a base of musk, benzoin and soft woods.



Lavender & White Tea
A classic English garden lavender accord enhanced by fresh, invigorating notes of white tea, lemon, mandarin and green tea with a light floral, almond musky background.



Lemongrass & Ginger
A fresh, crisp ginger fragrance enriched by sparkling verbena, lemongrass and herbal notes.




Light and indulge!
xxx

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Blogger Reactions to the First Ever Box From The Melt Crowd

It's been almost a month now since hundreds upon hundreds of the first ever box from The Melt Crowd left us to make their way into the hands of many an excited 'Melter' (we've just adopted this phrase, so look out for lots of opportunities for over-use!).

We have to admit that, even though we were pretty certain that the box was utterly fabulous (natch), we were more than a little nervous of how it would be received by our lovely customers.



Here's a little rundown of what was included in June's The Melt Crowd box:
  • A free wax burner (this is sent only with the subscriber's first box.)
  • A postcard detailing the Scent Melts included in the box and a cheeky 20% discount code, valid all month.
  • *Exclusive to The Melt Crowd* Juicy Clementine Scent Melt
  • *Exclusive to The Melt Crowd* Freshly Mown Grass Scent Melt
  • Thai Lime & Mango Scent Melt
  • Mango & Dragonfruit Scent Melt
  • Sweet Lime & Cedar Scent Melt
  • Tropical Coconut Milk & Honey Scent Melt
  • Piña Colada Scent Melt
  • Daisy Scent Melt
We sent a box to some of our favourite bloggers.  Cue mega nerves!  But, the results are in and after many a wonderful review, it appears that they absolutely LOVE it! Here's a little round-up:

Hayley from London Beauty Queen
"For £10.00 a month (including postage) you can have a selection of beautifully scented wax melts delivered to your door to keep your home smelling amazing; the eight tabs that will arrive on your doorstep with include a combination of old favourites, current scents, yet-to-be launched fragrances and concepts exclusive to The Melt Crowd." 

Jen from A Beauty Junkie in London
"If you like candles and this style of home fragrance then you will like The Melt Crowd idea from Flamingo Candles. A sort of subscription box but for these melting candles…"

Maddy from Unstitchedd
"I've been a massive fan of their candles for a while (heads-up, their mojito one is my absolute favourite) and so loved the idea of being able to test out more of their scents."

Zoe from Classic Rouge
"The Melt Crowd monthy box is a great price of £10 a month, you get 8 different scents each month which is a saving of £6 if bought separately. They will even pop in scent exclusives and new collection previews."

Cherry from Cherry Pie 
"All of the scents in this month's box are right up my street, really vibrant and fruity and they hit you as soon as you open the box." 

Jade from The Style Rawr
"And how is the quality? Fabulous Flamingo as per! Each melt last for approx. 30 hours, and you are getting a good scent throw from about 2 minutes on the tealight. I have Mango & Dragonfruit on as I type and it's like sitting in a packet of Starburst - fruitilicious!"

Kat from Tales of a Pale Face
"Instead of their regular candles, which let’s face it aren’t going to fit through the letterbox, they’ve put together some beautiful scent melts, which are smaller, circular, scented wax disks that can be melted using a scent burner to fragrance your room."


Helen from The Love Cats Inc
"I don't know what it was about the above parcel when I received it in the post, but it just made me so happy. From the bright packaging to the way it was all put together to the melts themselves, the Flamingo Candles The Melt Crowd Subscription Box was the best pick me up I could have got!"

Tina from The Trials and Tribulations of a Brummie Mummy
"The parcel was the best smelling parcel I've had for a while and I was surprised with different the scents was, so of the scents I wouldn't of thought went well together but they really do."

Dani from The Glamour Nazi
"The Scent Melts themselves came in a thin cardboard box in a black and white striped paper bag surrounded in lime green tissue. This was the kind of packaging I was looking for! So cute and I love the colour combination."

Emma from Anomalous Me
"All of the fragrances included in the box are absolutely perfect for Summer – which I’m guessing was intentional! If they do change the scents in regards to seasons/events, I can’t wait till the Christmas boxes roll around and festive fragrances are also released."

Laura from Happy Little Products
"They all smell amazing so i really struggled to choose one to melt first but i decided as i was given 2 of the grass ones, i should probably use one of them and oh it smells amazing!!"  

SJ from Cowbiscuits
"The actual Flamingo Candles smell divine so I really couldn't wait to get stuck into this box, to try all the scents for only £10 a month including delivery."

Bethan from Bethan Likes
"I have never subscribed to any beauty boxes etc. before but I can definitely see myself keeping my The Melt Crowd subscription. It is something to look forward to each month and it's such a great way of testing out the scents before buying the full size candles."

Verity from Ginger Dollyxo
"I cannot wait to use all of them, but I think from smelling straight out of the box the one I like initially is Thai Lime & Mango."

We're extremely pleased with the reaction to the first box from The Melt Crowd. *pops champagne open*.

Wanna be a 'Melter'?  Subscribe now in time for July's box (subscriptions close 11:59pm 30th June).

Much love
xxx