Disco Stew, Too: Halston for Women

Last time I nattered on about the guy fragrances from Halston; this time let’s talk about the ladies. Halston (Now “Halston Classic”) Was released in 1975 according to Fragrantica, with notes of: Top notes are Green Leaves, Mint, Melon, Bergamot… Continue Reading

Disco Stew: Halston Z-14 and 1-12

For those of you who are of a certain age and who followed fashion or the years of Studio 54 you likely have some memory of Roy Halston Frowick, known mainly as Halston. For those of you who don’t, there… Continue Reading

Taking Notes: Penhaligon’s Blenheim Bouquet

Well it’s that time of year again. Amazon keeps telling me “Amazon Day” is coming up and other places are trying to grab me with promises of 50% off on everything from voice-activated light bulbs to ATV tires. Of course… Continue Reading

Promise Her Anything: Lanvin Arpège

Okay, I admit that my experience with Arpège is nil. I don’t remember it being one of my mother’s favorites (she either went ultra-femme with Joy or butch with Bandit) and by the time I was a teen it was… Continue Reading

And The Heat Goes On..

Coming hot on the heels of Musette’s post from yesterday (hot on the heels, get it? He’s here all week folks, tip your waiter!) I will write that it has also been hot in LA. This year we seem to… Continue Reading

Do You Tabu, Two?

First of all I want to thank all of you that left faceplace messages for my annual 39th birthday. It was greatly appreciated. I actually ended up doing practically nothing over the weekend: there was the return of the annual… Continue Reading

No Post This Week

Sorry- I have a cold. Luckily just a cold- despite having friends all around suddenly test positive for Covid I am still negative. But my nose isn’t nosing as it usually does, so, later, gators. I will tell you that… Continue Reading