August in Vanityville
This is me. I am 48. I look okay for 48, but with a title of a post like this… y’all know what’s coming. I’ve been asked, why do I talk so publicly about doing anything cosmetic to myself, and… Continue Reading
August in Dullsville
Violetnoir emailed me to meet up this weekend (for the first time! yay!) when she was in town, so she, Louise and I started off with a leisurely lunch at the M Café in the Chevy Chase Wall o´… Continue Reading
Overloved and Underappreciated – by Nava
March threw down the gauntlet the other day in the comments section of her “Blu Mediterraneo” post. Her mention of the “pitiful” L´Artisan Parfumeur selection at the newly opened branch of Bluemercury she visited sparked a bit of Vanilia bashing.… Continue Reading
Van Cleef Feerie and David Yurman
First, winners of the Serge Noire samples are: Pantera Lilly and momlady. Congrats!! Just click on the contact us on the left and let me know your address to get your sample. Two new scents out this month, as we… Continue Reading
The 411
Friends, I’m a little overdue for reminding everyone of this, but don’t forget — there’s still time to register for the Chicocoa Scentsation! Join us in Chicago on Saturday, September 13 for an incredible, decadent day of fragrance and the… Continue Reading
Serge Lutens Serge Noire – Perfume Review
Hey, It’s almost August, so that means it’s time for two Serge releases. First up, Serge Noire, which joins the export line, available in Europe now and in the U.S. in late August to September’ish. Notes listed for it are patchouli,… Continue Reading
Blu Mediterraneo
Until last week I’d probably spent less time and attention on Acqua di Parma´s Blu Mediterraneo line than on picking the chipped polish off my nails. I tried Fico di Amalfi on my fig jag and found it nice enough,… Continue Reading