5 Things to Wear on a Hot Summer Day

I know it’s unseemly to complain when it’s likely not that hot here compared to the rest of the country. But that will not of course stop me. It’s hot and sticky and I want it to stop, please. I… Continue Reading

Miriam, memories, revelations… and a giveaway

As most of you know, Andy Tauer and Brian Pera collaborated on a film/perfume journey – Brian’s film Woman’s Picture and Andy’s perfumes created to embody the experiences and memories of the women profiled in the film.  I was going… Continue Reading

Trip a little fantasy (by Ann)

 The weather here  has gotten a bit cooler, thank heavens, and that’s revved up my  wanderlust. I love traveling in the fall,  enjoying those lovely moderate temps between hot, hot, hot and freeze-your-ears-off cold. Of course, in my current economic state, it’s just a… Continue Reading

Tom Ford Lavender Palm

by Tom  – Celebrating the opening of Tom Ford’s new boutique on Rodeo Drive, Lavender Palm is his ode to all things Los Angeles. I don’t know why lavender in particular would evoke LA for Mr. Ford, unless the fact… Continue Reading