Embers + Musk by Aftelier Perfumes

Hey there Posse. A little while ago Mandy Aftel sent me a sample of her newest fragrant creation, Embers + Musk, along with some stuff I’d ordered. It has taken me a while to work out what I wanted to… Continue Reading

Win Some, Lose Some

Hey, so, here’s what I hate about drawings: only one person’s a winner. I have friends who always seem to win sweepstakes-type deals, or drawings — work drawings, fundraisers, etc.  I have other friends who’ve repeatedly won small-to-decent amounts at… Continue Reading

Low-key Monday, thanks to Labor Day

Happy Monday all you lovely Posse folks, and if you’re in the U.S., happy Labor Day to you! Since it’s a holiday here and many folks are in and out, traveling, etc., we’ll aim for short and sweet. What are… Continue Reading

Gilded Lily by INeKE

Hi there Posse. INeKE is a brand I really fell hard for earlier this decade. There seemed to be a lot more buzz about the brand then than now, everything seemed to go a bit quiet after many peoples favourite… Continue Reading

Little Pleasures & a WINNER!

All Autumn in a Day is happening here, sweatergawd!  It went from 80s to 60s in 24 hrs!  I went to a friend’s bonfire on Saturday (remember, it’s still AUGUST) and we were in jackets!  Fleece!  Now it’s raining. (still… Continue Reading

Bittersweet Monday: Empty nest central

Well, dear Posse folks, it’s finally happened: The empty nest has arrived. We moved our son to college, into the dorm last weekend. He’s only 1 1/2 to 2 hours away, but we’re feeling bittersweet, as you can imagine. It’s… Continue Reading

Santal Blanc by Van Cleef + Arpels

Hi there Posse. It’s been a while since I reviewed some new stuff for you all. Well, this past week I had a First In Fragrance order arrive. Tucked away inside were a few very interesting new fragrances that I… Continue Reading