Cheap and Cheerful: Florida Water

It’s hot here. And Humid. Now, I know that I should add the addendum “humid for LA” because the actual humidity has got nothing on the rest of the country, where it can get to 100% without even having an… Continue Reading

Off Topic: Sometimes They Come Back.

Well, I did have a review that I was going to finish up but then I got distracted by,, food! A friend of mine sent me for my birthday a set of two of these new microwave dishes that I… Continue Reading

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