#TeaCeremony – The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Collection

#TeaCeremony – The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea …

Since green is still an abstract concept where I live, a delivery of the Fuji Green Tea collection from The Body Shop is a perfect way to ‘push the season’. Crisp, clean, and exceptionally fresh, the fragrance of this latest…

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Limited Edition – Jo Malone Rock the Ages Collection

Limited Edition – Jo Malone Rock the Ages …

Because nothing creates a sense of urgency like a limited edition fragrance release, each Jo Malone London seasonal offering is beyond irresistible. While a new Blue Skies & Blossoms trio has just appeared on department store shelves, last month’s Rock the…

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The Body Oil Edit – L’OCCITANE Aromachologie, Shiffa Dubai & Fresh Life

The Body Oil Edit – L’OCCITANE Aromachologie, …

With the winter in the Northeast even more brutal than last year, it is time to shift the spotlight away from facial to body oils. In a desperate attempt to keep my skin’s moisture levels balanced and to avoid dry and…

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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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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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