Eau de Magnolia by Carlos Benaim: Frederic Malle 2014

Hi Crew, Magnolia is such a beautiful scent and while I often enjoyed the fragrances made that nod to magnolia I’d never smelled the Magnolia Grandiflora until this year. My mates have two trees in their front yard but for… Continue Reading

What Trumps the Garden? Opus IX giveaway

  Regular Posse know that this time of year is Not for Perfume.  I’m in the garden, ripping out weeds, digging holes…and bees and wasps abound…so perfume is replaced by Avon Skin So Soft (still, in my opinion, the best… Continue Reading

A Swing and a miss today

Hey, sorry, guys.  I did plan a post for today. We were going to talk about the new Frederic Malle and The Night as well, but I wound up getting to hold a 2 month old infant instead.  Duh, of… Continue Reading

Etude House GIVEAWAY WINNERS!

Thanks for joining in the fun gang. We have some winners! Etude House GIVEAWAY WINNERS! WHAT CAN YOU WIN? This week we will have 3 winners who will receive: 1 x Etude House Hyaluronic Acid Mask 1 x Etude House… Continue Reading

Graduation goodies: To gift perfume or not

Now that we are deep into graduation season, I’ve been thinking about good gifts for those who are donning caps and gowns this spring. I only have one graduate to think about this year, the son of a dear friend… Continue Reading

Route du Thé by Barneys New York

Back in the 80’s people kind of stank. Scents became even bigger in the 80’s than they were in the 70’s. Women’s scents like Giorgio and Poison were liberally applied and in a crowded elevator could act like mustard gas.… Continue Reading

Etude House of South Korea GIVEAWAY

Hi there POSSEEEEEEEEE! Jin and I had an amazing time on our last holiday in Singapore & South Korea. One of my favourite places to visit while there is Etude House, a mainstream cheapy make up and beauty store on… Continue Reading