It’s glum and rainy today, which is thankfully not the norm here in Austin. I learned during my Oregon years that the best antidote for crappy weather… Read more “Sunny Days: L’Artisan Parfumeur, Coeur de Vétiver Sacré”
Category: Favorite Things
Favorite Things: 2011 edition
2011 delivered some nice discoveries for me: Let’s take a look back at my favorite finds… Foundation I’ve been using Chanel’s Vitalumiére (10 Limpide) for a few… Read more “Favorite Things: 2011 edition”
Highlights from 2011
While 2010 was a thrilling year of discovery for me, testing dozens and dozens of fragrances, 2011 was a year of reflection. It’s hard to believe that… Read more “Highlights from 2011”
Favorite Things: Frankincense
Many of the perfumes I love contain frankincense: Memoir Woman, Opus IV, Rêverie au Jardin, and more. It’s a note that resin-ates with me (too much?), and… Read more “Favorite Things: Frankincense”
Favorite Things: Men’s Fragrance
Yeah, I cross the aisle every now and then. Sometimes it’s best to keep it simple. My favorite Masculines are in touch with their feminine side: Balmain Carbone… Read more “Favorite Things: Men’s Fragrance”
beauty on the outside 