From Poland with Style – Original by Anja Rubik Eau de Parfum

From Poland with Style – Original by Anja …

Original by Anja Rubik joined the world of fragrance launching in Poland last November. Now, that’s original! This Eau de Parfum debut by the Polish-born supermodel made my holiday wishlist, sounding just unisex enough in its composition. After stints as…

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#NonGardenVariety – BALENCIAGA Florabotanica Eau de Parfum

#NonGardenVariety – BALENCIAGA Florabotanica Eau de Parfum

It’s rare for me to go crazy over a fragrance launched by a major fashion house. It’s even more rare that I purchase bottles of the same scent back to back. Balenciaga Florabotanica, however, has been a staple in my…

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L’OCCITANE launches L’OcciBox – Seasonal Beauty Sampler

L’OCCITANE launches L’OcciBox – Seasonal Beauty …

File this one under, ‘How to Be Parisian.’ L’OCCITANE has just announced the launch of their first-ever beauty sampling box, renewing hope for the ubiquitous trend everywhere. L’OcciBox is filled with tried, true, iconic, and new travel size goodness by…

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Catching Fire – The Limited Edition La Mer Candle

Catching Fire – The Limited Edition La Mer …

The La Mer Candle is here, filling a rather particular void in the luxury segment of the beauty industry. My initial reaction was definitely ‘umm, random…?,’ but I couldn’t ignore its debut. I sent a quick text and secured some newness in…

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Facts of Life – FRESH life eau de parfum

Facts of Life – FRESH life eau de …

“Full of it” might just be the most apt way to describe life eau de parfum from fresh. Life, that is. This vibrant and bright scent hit stores out a year ago but only recently became part of my fragrance…

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Seize The Season! – The Body Shop Frosted Cranberry, Glazed Apple & Vanilla Brulee (& a GIVEAWAY!)

Seize The Season! – The Body Shop Frosted …

Every year, like clockwork, I crave the scent of cranberry whether it’s a candle or a lip balm when November rolls around. I don’t mind the freezing weather when I can be indoors surrounded by seasonal scents from The Body…

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Right On Thyme – JO LOVES Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme

Right On Thyme – JO LOVES Shards of …

JO LOVES launched a new scent last week and as stalkerish as it may sound, I happened to be in London the day after its debut. Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme is the latest addition to Jo Malone’s niche…

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What Keeps YOU Going? – L’OCCITANE Aromachologie Revitalizing Roll-On

What Keeps YOU Going? – L’OCCITANE Aromachologie …

The new L’OCCITANE Aromachologie Revitalizing Roll-On may be just a third of an ounce, but it has made an enormous impression on me. Including the pocket size vial of this essential oil blend when leaving the house will likely increase…

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