Jasmine Monday: What’s your favorite?

After a spell of cloudy, rainy weather had me craving something besides the usual, hot-weather, refreshing citrus suspects, I began poking through a recent sample stash. And landed on jasmine: Guerlain Idylle Duet Jasmin-Lilas and Jo Malone Jasmine Sambac &… Continue Reading

What’s your EBP? Heat of summer edition

As you all know by now, EBP isn’t some kind of official-speak, as in, “Hey, Joe, what’s your ETA to the next delivery stop?” It stands for emergency backup perfume, and it was coined by lovely Posse reader AnnieA, commenting… Continue Reading

Heat wave Monday

Howdy, dear Posse folks! Happy July! (Can it really be July already? Yikes!) So how about a show of hands — how many of you are sweltering in this crazy heat wave that’s gripped a swath of the U.S. lately?… Continue Reading

Longest day, and scents that keep going

Here in the Northern Hemisphere we just celebrated the longest day of the year last week (June 21). Which got me to thinking: What fragrance would qualify as the longest-lasting one I’ve ever tried? Of course, in some cases, it’s… Continue Reading

Happy Father ‘s Day: Favorite Dad scents

Hello, Posse folks! Wishing everyone a happy Father’s Day!! Even if you may not be not a biological or adoptive father, it’s highly likely that you fill that role in someone’s life, either as a role model, a dog or… Continue Reading

Memorial Monday: RIP Kate Spade

As most of you know, fashion designer Kate Spade passed away last week. I was so shocked to hear about her death; she always seemed so vibrant, classy and well-grounded. A friend of mine who was a HUGE fan of… Continue Reading

Humidity Monday, or the taming of the frizz

Howdy, dear Posse folks! Hope everyone is doing well. I’m doing great, but my poor hair is not. I need major help taming the frizz! After nearly a lifetime of fairly smooth, sleek, straight hair, my tresses have been done… Continue Reading