Something Not Related

Hi Posse! Today I thought we could all do with Something Not Related. No matter how much you love or loathe the season. Whether you are religious, non religious, another religion or just overwhelmed by the constant barrage, we can… Continue Reading

What About Chanel?

Let’s talk about Chanel, shall we? This post was inspired by a dip or three into my housemate’s vintage bottles of No. 5 and No. 19. Eons ago, when I was a young, broke lass and well before my fragrance… Continue Reading

Eaux, Why Not: Clarins and Chanel

Portia’s post last week on Aromatics Elixir got me thinking about the Clarins eaux (because … Clinique and Clarins are two-syllable words beginning with c?) and I had a vague recollection there was a newish one that came out during… Continue Reading

Unexpected Layering: Contradiction and Le Lion

Hey Posse! Hope this finds you all safe & well. Unexpected Layering? Yeah, we will get to that in a moment. I think Jin and I may be going a bit doolally. All this hanging out together in lockdown! In… Continue Reading

St Valentines Day

Hey Posse! Yes, it’s time for the Hallmark/Rose Society/Chocolatiers/Restaurant bonanza day of spending to reassure our loved ones that we still care. Or at least care about how things look. St Valentines Day is a big deal the world over.… Continue Reading

Biarritz by CHANEL: Les Eaux de CHANEL Range

Hey Posse. In 2018 CHANEL brought out their Les Eaux de CHANEL line. Various places Coco was said to have adored, bottled in EdT strength versions of colognes. They used a very simple bottle, cheapened the packaging and made them… Continue Reading

Jersey by Les Exclusifs de Chanel

Hi there Posse. Earlier in 2020 I wrote this spiel over at A Bottled Rose: Over the last couple of years I find myself drawn to lavender. When Jersey first came to my attention in 1012 I thought it boring and… Continue Reading