Commodity Goods – Moss, Book, Paper, Tea Eau de Parfum

Commodity Goods – Moss, Book, Paper, Tea Eau …

Clever and intriguing, the Commodity fragrances sound almost too puzzling to ignore. With scents like Gold, Rain and Book, this new to Sephora brand had me at ‘libations’. Strongly believing in the power of cocktailing (AGREED!), the line up of…

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#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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