Compare and Contrast: SL versus Shiseido Féminité du bois

Well the heat is still on here. It’s supposed to drop about 20 degrees or so by the time this posts which will be a welcome relief. I am lucky enough to have central air in my present abode and… Continue Reading

Summer Rerun: Féminité du Bois

Well I got nothing. I lazed away the holiday and now I have to rely on a rerun. This one is from PST about a rare bargain I found in Little Tokyo back in the day (2007 I believe). Holiday… Continue Reading

A glass half full: Sortilege by Le Gallion

I’m calling this one half full because when I went to Neiman Marcus to sample the new version they were out. All was not in vain since I did pick up a lovely Moulton Brown bath goo in Rhubarb. So… Continue Reading

Absolutely Maybe: Guerlain Les Absolus

Okay, so it’s been hot here. Flirting with the 90’s and a bit humid. Hardly as hot as the Valley or Palm Springs (or Valdosta or even Park Avenue) but hot enough for me to go “eh” at the idea… Continue Reading

So This is Elijah..

Sorry this popped up early- I don’t know what I was thinking. One day I will learn my numbers.. So since you didn’t dislike the last Very Special Episode/ Civics Lesson I will start the third and final chapter in… Continue Reading

Just Who is this Elijah, Anyway, part 2

Well we had an interesting piece of news here in LA- Fred Segal, the last truly LA retailer (that I can think of) has closed. They were here for decades at the corner of Melrose and Crescent Heights (and another… Continue Reading

So just who is this Elijah, anyway?

So Portia reviewed Desert Nights from this brand back in May and I was intrigued- the olfactory impression of a visit to Coachella? Well that I need to spritz, if only because A) I have absolutely no desire to actually… Continue Reading