Smells Like April

Last week a gal who sits near me at work came back to my desk and said, giggling, “Jane’s perfume smells like an old lady.”  (Jane = not her real name.)  I set off immediately to investigate.  I like Jane… Continue Reading

What’s your EBP? Spring version

As you all probably know by now, EBP isn’t some kind of official-speak, as in, “Hey, Joe, what’s your ETA to the next delivery stop?” It stands for emergency backup perfume, and it was coined by lovely Posse reader AnnieA,… Continue Reading

Couch Cocoon Fragrances

Helloooooooo POSSE! I am writing to you from my Couch Cocoon. Yes, struck down by the dreaded lurgy. I am cuddled up on the couch in two doonas (duvets) with cushions, tea, snacks, Perfume by Neil Chapman and an endless… Continue Reading

Rough Beauty – Iris 39

Okay – bear with me here. Apparently WordPress is Not My Friend. They CHANGED the format and y’all know I’m barely able to manage this tech as it is! Iris 39 had better have my back! Well, okay. I’m goin’… Continue Reading

Memory Lane Monday: Cristalle

Hello, dear Posse folks!! My recent cleanup/reorg has really upped my fragrance game — so much more enjoyable when you can quickly put your hands on what you want. I went into my Chanel box and found some of both… Continue Reading

Neil Chapman: Perfume

Hi there Posse! It’s not every day your mate releases a book about perfume. Last week it happened for me. Neil Chapman, longtime blogger under the guise of The Black Narcissus, has written a book about perfume and the finding… Continue Reading

Bombshells

When I first discovered Kate Spade, I’d moved from a very casual place (Santa Fe NM) to Washington, D.C.  I had two little girls, and a new life, and no idea what to wear.  I wasn’t the athleisure type.  I… Continue Reading