I am staring at the back page of my New York Times Sunday paper right now, and there is a full-page ad: “Introducing Donna Karan, The Fragrance Collection. A wardrobe of seductive fragrances.” Donna Karan Chaos — squeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! Donna Karan… Continue Reading
Every now and again, one of you asks, so did you ever find a foundation? For those of you interested in my foundation drama, here´s my final report. I found the search for my “perfect” foundation fascinating. Unlike fragrance, I´m… Continue Reading
Not sure if this will work, but I couldn’t resist trying: here’s a link to a New York magazine article about Sean Combs’ launch of his new fragrance, I Am King. (To be followed later by I Am Queen, natch).… Continue Reading
My summer isn’t yet over (all of August off work), so it’s fair to say I’m being a little previous (as my ma would say) with my title. Still, I’m reminded of those turgid and asinine assignments teachers would set… Continue Reading
So about a week or so ago, after Robin at NST announced on her blog that parfum1.com had Balmain Ambre Gris on their website, there was an MUA Lemming stampede to snag a bottle. I mean, it’s called ambre gris,… Continue Reading
Before I forget — have you checked out carmencanada’s fragrance blog, Grain de Musc? She does each post in French and English, and they’re wonderful — and quite informative, including her sneak preview of the new Malle, Dans tes… Continue Reading
This is me. I am 48. I look okay for 48, but with a title of a post like this… y’all know what’s coming. I’ve been asked, why do I talk so publicly about doing anything cosmetic to myself, and… Continue Reading