In the Woods: Naomi Goodsir

So, there I was, minding my own business, rifling through Carolyn’s newest LuckyScent sample order (with her permission but without my reading glasses on), giving things a nice anonymous low-stakes spritz. And then it happened – that all-too-rare moment of:… Continue Reading

Halston Classic (Women) and Clinique Aromatics Elixir

Well, it’s still quite warm but not insane. No rain for weeks but a half hour this morning. Like Mother Nature having a bit of a laugh. We’ve yet to come under a hosepipe ban but we’ll see. The tuberose… Continue Reading

Bombay Bling by Neela Vermeire Creations

Hey Perfume Posse. Yes, I’m still rifling through Jin’s cupboard and came across one of the scents that I identify with him. It’s his alone. I’ve smelt it on others but no-one wears Bombay Bling with the same easy panache… Continue Reading

Cheap & Cheerful: In the Heat

Well the heat is on. It’s still not as bad as some other parts of the world, the nation, or even the Los Angeles Metroplex. But it’s hot, and for us, humid. So in addition to whining I reach for… Continue Reading

Summer Skincare in the Heat

As I finish this up on Monday we’ve just gotten a new prime minister. We’ve had a number of them in the past few years. Anyway, one must remain hopeful. I prefer being able to change leaders when needed. Our… Continue Reading

Une Folie de Rose by Les Parfums de Rosine

(since we lost most of Thursday when the site was down, here’s Portia’s post if you missed it. — March) Hey there Posse Peeps! Next on our journey through my lovely husband Jin’s fragrant wardrobe we stumble across Une Folie… Continue Reading

We’re back up!

Sorry, folks — gremlins started a dumpster fire (that’s my technical explanation for why the site was down all day) and we had to spray Mitsouko on them until they gave up and went away. Go read Portia’s post! cover… Continue Reading