One self-care step that has become truly selfless during the pandemic is to wear fragrance. Rarely out and about, personal scent has become just that, personal. And while I look forward to days when friends or strangers will compliment my…
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Francis Kurkdjian had three words in mind when creating his latest fragrance L’Homme à la Rose: fresh, masculine, rose. A symbol of femininity, rose is considered to be the most popular flower in the world. It also has impressive adaptive…
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Jo Malone has been a constant in my life for almost two decades. Back in 2002, my then boyfriend gave me a bottle of Grapefruit cologne, which persuaded me immediately to move away from Calvin Klein Escape (we all make…
View PostThis year, Jo Malone London has expanded its Spring Blossom Collection with two limited edition cologne ancillaries -- Yuja and Waterlily. Making a comeback, and part of the same range, are Osmanthus Blossom and Silk
It’s not often you hear someone say they love winter. Well, I am that guy. And it’s not because my midsection looks so much more forgiving under 3 layers of clothes. There is an array of scents that come through…
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Constantly trying new products is the most fun part of being in the beauty industry. Catching up with the latest and greatest however leaves very little room for product loyalty. It is rare for me to finish a product. So…
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Here are three thoughts that I promise will come together. When it comes to a novelty beauty item, I’m all in. A few years ago, I was among those who purchased a bottle of Francis Kurkdjian Scented Bubbles. Some saw…
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As someone who wears non-complicated fragrances, I’m surprised at how often I’m asked what it is that I’m wearing. My everyday scent is always light and uplifting. Neroli is my low-key signature. This past week, I’ve gone a bit darker…
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Happy December! Time to welcome back seasonal scents from NEST and our Stepford, CT household already smells of Birchwood Pine and Holiday! The festive candles create an ambiance superbly complimentary of Justin Bieber’s ‘Under the Mistletoe’ album, which will be…
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