The Queen is Dead, Long Live the King

The news this week has been rightly dominated by the death of Queen Elizabeth. She, as you all know, had reigned for an astounding 70+ years as the Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms. In that time… Continue Reading

She’ll Like It Too: Roja Fetish Pour Homme

I have actually had this bottle since December of last year. Why have I not written about it (or even really worn it?) Good question. I blame psychological problems. It was a pricey bottle (bought from Neiman Marcus in a… Continue Reading

Lazy

Lazy. That’s what I am. I have been writing (or saying I am writing) a review of something but I haven’t gotten around to actually putting digital pen to paper. I could write that it’s because I am enjoying the… Continue Reading

Cheap and Cheerful: Florida Water

It’s hot here. And Humid. Now, I know that I should add the addendum “humid for LA” because the actual humidity has got nothing on the rest of the country, where it can get to 100% without even having an… Continue Reading

Off Topic: Sometimes They Come Back.

Well, I did have a review that I was going to finish up but then I got distracted by,, food! A friend of mine sent me for my birthday a set of two of these new microwave dishes that I… Continue Reading

Disco Stew, Too: Halston for Women

Last time I nattered on about the guy fragrances from Halston; this time let’s talk about the ladies. Halston (Now “Halston Classic”) Was released in 1975 according to Fragrantica, with notes of: Top notes are Green Leaves, Mint, Melon, Bergamot… Continue Reading

Disco Stew: Halston Z-14 and 1-12

For those of you who are of a certain age and who followed fashion or the years of Studio 54 you likely have some memory of Roy Halston Frowick, known mainly as Halston. For those of you who don’t, there… Continue Reading