Jour d’Hermès

So the other day I had a few moments off and decided to sidle up to Saks and see what was around. One thing I didn’t care for, this one I did. Quite a lot in fact. Jour d’Hermès is… Continue Reading →

Go big or go home: Powerhouse scents

One recent dreary morning I could hardly drag myself out of bed and get moving. Cold, drizzly, gray, no sun in sight for the whole day: What’s a girl (or guy) to do? So I put on my favorite royal-blue… Continue Reading →

New Year’s Eve: Lipstick for out on the town or snuggled in for the night

So it’s New Year’s Eve, and inquiring minds want to know — what lipstick will you be wearing on this festive occasion? Doesn’t matter if you’re going out or staying in, because who doesn’t want to be gorgeously kissable at… Continue Reading →

Rich, lush and plush: Scents for celebrating

Santa rich, lush and plush

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season and a very merry Christmas Eve to those who celebrate it. On these festive days, I always think carefully about what scent to wear. And I’ve noticed that over the years, I’ve grouped a… Continue Reading →

Hot!Hot!Hot!

          Feelin’ HOT!HOT!HOT!   So.   Did you just get back from Pluto?  If not, you know most of the US is in a massive heat wave.  Nature seems determined to fry us into Bac-O’s, then blow… Continue Reading →

More May Candy

By March I had fun doing random candy samples the other day.  Here are some more, in order of personal dislike (worst to best), which I selected mostly by rummaging in my handbag, just for fun, to see what would… Continue Reading →

Zeta Winners and Montale Oud Cuir d’Arabie

Zeta Winners (March’s draw from last week) – drawn by the fickle finger of fate random.org — Suzanne M., Rappleyea, and Francesca!  (Francesca, congrats, have you ever won anything? Me neither.)  I’ll email you three.  If you didn’t win –… Continue Reading →