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When I bought my last bottle of my favorite fragrance, Frederic Malle’s Musc Ravageur, at Barney’s, the wonderful sales associate sent me home with a nice stash of samples from Frederic Malle and Serge Lutens to try. Today, I rediscovered Frederic Malle’s Lipstick Rose among the little vials. As you may know, I am an …
I am a subscriber to Scentbird. Back in March, I reviewed Scentbird, the subscription service that sends a different 30 day supply of fragrance in a distinctive glass purse-size spray tube every month for $14.95. The 30 day supply is great because it’s enough for me or for anyone I would think to decide if a …
For those of you planning Halloween parties and thinking about what to put in the goody bags for your guests, I have a suggestion. Check out Radical Works. Amelia Thompson, the artisan behind Radical Works, makes bath and body products and fragrances in the most incredible and fun flavors and scents! The scents range from …
Keeping my word, I’m back to announce the cosmetics giveaway that I mentioned in my review of the Disney Villains Soho Beauty Makeup Bag for Halloween 2015. I’ve been putting away makeup, skincare and fragrance items that I thought would make a nice gift and here they are. To refresh your memory from yesterday 🙄 …
September was a good month for empties for me. I finished up a lot of stuff! As usual, lots of skincare products. Let’s see what’s worth repurchasing. I think I’ll break them down by categories. Body Care Skintimate Skin Therapy Moisturizing Shave Gel for Dry Skin: I used to love this shave gel, and …
I love fragrances all year round not just for myself but also for my home. I really get into it once autumn comes round. And for the holidays – Thanksgiving and Christmas time – it’s a must! I love the warm and spicy scents especially for my kitchen, bathrooms and family room. Because I have asthma, …
I didn’t get around to doing an empties post in October, so now I’m doing a double empties post for October and November. I took photos of all the empty bottles, jars and packets, and now I can’t find the bag with all the empties in it. Good thing I took those photos! And also, …
Are you a perfume lover or do you have a perfume lover on your gift list? Scentbird may be just the thing! I was introduced to the joys of Scentbird last spring, and I wrote about the Scentbird subscription service and the first scent that I tried, Oriental Lace by Oscar de la Renta, here. …
I’ve been a subscriber to Scentbird for almost a year (reviewed & explained here), and I’m really expanding my horizons with it. I discovered a few new scents that really suit me. I’m taking chances like I never used to do. Some are hits and some are misses, but each one is fun to try. …
When I was in college when everyone else was doing the natural look and wearing tie dye T-shirts, I was wearing vintage clothing and bright red 1940s style lipstick. I collected and carried vintage compacts with me, and loved to whip out my red lipstick and fancy compact to reapply in public. I loved platform shoes. …
I’ve become a fan of oils of all kinds, but today I’m talking about oils that you spray on after a shower. I’m going to introduce you to two heavenly scented spray oils that are a wonderful alternative to lotions. Nature Island Botanicals Gourmet Caribbean Coconut Oil Lite Daphne Frampton of Nature Island Botanicals …
Cosmetics from Asia win the contest for most creative packaging hands down, especially when it comes to cute, girly packaging. An online ad for Harajuku Lovers Fragrances, starts with “Enter the land of fatal cuteness”. Exactly! Harajuku Lovers Fragrances comes in a range of more than 20 scents, each represented by a different little dolls …
After a warmer than usual winter, we’re having a colder than usual spring in Massachusetts. I was still wearing my parka till recently. But when we went to the southwest on vacation, I realized that spring had definitely sprung outside of my little world. Spring and summer often mean switching to lighter scents. Perfect timing …