That’s right…. ME!!!! I am so jacked, I can’t even concentrate enough to do a review. A friend and I are going late October into early November. Not the best time for weather, but I far prefer bundling up and… Continue Reading
Here´s a more or less verbatim exchange I had with an SA at Neiman Marcus on Saturday as I approached the fragrance area during one of their chaotic sales. SA: “Hello, would you like to try the new Cartier Delices?”… Continue Reading
JenniferR is the winner of last week’s drawing for the JAR sample set. Just hit the Contact Us Button over there on the left, and I’ll send you off your sample set! You can hate me later if you wind… Continue Reading
When I took my thirteen-year-old into Saks with me to explore the Chanels, the first thing she said when she smelled Chanel No. 5 was, “it smells like rich people.” I thought that remark was apt in two ways –… Continue Reading
I’ve gendered that silly word above, but feel somehow it’s still not right. Oh well. I started a new job last week. For thirteen years, I’ve been at the chalkface / whiteboard / interactive digital medium, facing pupils / students… Continue Reading
We’re in Kansas sniffing with Kelly, Shirley, Rhonda (who came in late) and Alana (the foreign exchange student from the Ukraine staying with Kelly, and I’m guessing at the spelling of her name, mayb Ellena?), and this is always a riot,… Continue Reading
Five years ago I was pregnant with twins. It was August in Washington. How big was I? I scarcely noticed anymore when people gasped and stepped back from me like they were worried I was going to give birth (or… Continue Reading