I love Granville; I do, I do. This is one of Dior’s recent La Collection fragrances, and is inspired by Christian Dior’s love of the coastal town… Read more “The scent of the wind: Dior’s Granville”
Best Face Forward: Foundation
On a daily basis, I can take or leave foundation—or any makeup really. But when I do put my best face forward, each one of these champs… Read more “Best Face Forward: Foundation”
Traversee me up, Scottie
I was standing on my back porch trying not to inhale while I brushed fur from the cats’ rugs before washing them. Life was dull, and my… Read more “Traversee me up, Scottie”
Lowbrow Lust: YSL Cinéma EDP, and a draw…
After March reviewed Cinéma a little more than a week ago, it took all of my willpower not to buy a full-bottle unsniffed on eBay. Instead, I… Read more “Lowbrow Lust: YSL Cinéma EDP, and a draw…”
Magic Carpet Ride: Memoir Woman
Amouage is a seductive perfume house. The mystery, the ancient and exotic imagery that springs to mind, the luxurious presentation marked “The gift of kings,” each of… Read more “Magic Carpet Ride: Memoir Woman”
beauty on the outside 