Donna Karan Monday: Rediscovering Chaos, Black Cashmere, Signature

We have been having the oddest, most out-of-character summer here that I can ever remember. I think the highest temp we’ve reached so far has been 92 or so, which is quite unusual. And rain -– well, let’s just say… Continue Reading

Got the back to school blues — or not?

If you’re a parent, then school starting for your children may or may not be a mixed bag. I’m a bit sorry to see summer go, especially as it wasn’t all that hot this year where I live, which was… Continue Reading

For your nose only: A whisper of scent

As perfumistas, we wear scent for ourselves, but also for other people: our significant others, family members, even friends (I have one pal who always asks me to wear Coromandel in the fall/winter when we get together). But sometimes I… Continue Reading

Ice, ice baby: Cool tea to beat the heat

I’ve had this post ready for a while now, but where I live, it’s been an unusually rainy and overcast summer and so we haven’t had the scorching temps that we usually have (my apologies to those of you who… Continue Reading

Second chances: Chanel No. 22

When Chanel launched its Les Exclusifs collection back in 2007, I was still fairly new to niche fragrance. And all 9 or so of them, rolled out at once, was a tad overwhelming. I found instant love with Coromandel and… Continue Reading

Under the radar: Best go-to scents for summer

What do you turn to when you’re tired of exploring new scents or you’re just not up to scrambling to get a vial or split of the latest and greatest? What are your old faithful fragrances, your go-to scents that… Continue Reading

Raspberry done right: Ramon Monegal Impossible Iris

Ah, Patty! I have you to thank for my recent iris adventure. 🙂 Really, though, thank you for your recent iris roundup post. You had me digging out each of those samples that I possess, ordering a few more and… Continue Reading