Olfactory fireworks and happy Fourth of July!!

Happy Fourth of July to those of you who celebrate it! And for those who don’t, a happy first Monday in July! For many of us, the day will be filled with parades, cookouts and other celebrations, and of course,… Continue Reading

Grab ‘n go Monday: No thought required scents

Some days you really don’t want to have to give too much thought to fragrance. What to wear today, you ask yourself, restlessly poking through your collection, searching, searching. And after waaay too many days of doing just that, I’ve… Continue Reading

Memorial Day musings and welcome, summer!

Happy Monday, everyone, and if you’re in the U.S., happy Memorial Day to you! Take a moment today, if you will, to remember service members around the world, past and present. In the U.S., Memorial Day is the traditional kick-off… Continue Reading

Spring fling: Lipstick love and happy May Day!

Pinks and peaches and beiges, oh my! And let’s add some corals, berries and violets into the mix as well. It’s high time to ditch the deep lipstick shades of winter for bright and spring-y hues that pair perfectly with… Continue Reading

Mademoiselle Privé Coromandel: CHANEL

(from Patty – Hi, guys.  Portia was kind enough to fill in for me again this week.  I promise I’ll be back next week. I have lots of new things I’ve been trying and loving, but just am still a… Continue Reading

Bath, Moisturiser and Fragrance Layering

Hi there Perfume Posse, Layering was a thing that my Mother used to talk about a lot. It rarely comes up so much nowadays. Mum would try and have the soap, moisturiser and fragrance of her favourite scent at any… Continue Reading

Nail polish Monday: Dupe of Chanel Sky Line

Now that I’ve discovered that I can wear blue nail polish – light blue, that is, no navy or electric blue, thank you — I’ve been looking around for the best shades for me. And I’ve stumbled on what might… Continue Reading