Fragrance
DIPTYQUE LIMITED EDITION WINTER COLLECTION (LUCKY CHARMS)
The Christmas Diptyque Limited Editions are here and they are lush. The new lucky charm creations have been designed in collaboration with the artist Olaf Hajek. This year's carousel is...
11/11/2019
VIKTOR & ROLF FLOWERBOMB GIVEAWAY
Head's up Flowerbomb fans! One of my favourite fragrance houses is offering 5 - yes five - lucky winners in the UK a complete Flowerbomb Collection worth over £225.00. Each...
16/01/2018
Charlotte Tilbury Scent of a Dream
A Charlotte Tilbury fragrance was always going to be interesting. I never know what to expect from a fragrance that doesn't come from a traditional 'nose', but this is beautiful....
11/09/2016
Synthetic fragrance vs Natural fragrance
Fragrance in products causes a lot of concern among some of the beauty buying public. Most often in people with sensitive skins, but it is becoming more and more of...
30/10/2015
Michael Kors Gold Collection
I've had a love affair with Mr Kors for a long time. As I mentioned recently on my Instagram, I was a bag, wallet and watch girl long before he...
24/08/2015
Jo Malone London Lace Bottle Collection
Jo Malone has long offered a brides service - a complimentary appointment to find your own bespoke fragrance for the big day. As my own 'big' day was 21...
26/03/2015
Jo Malone London Tuberose Angelica and Velvet Rose & Oud Candle
When I was in California in February I approached what appeared to be, from a distance and without my glasses, a bunch of white stocks from a flower stall outside...
16/06/2014
Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia Body Creme
I try a lot of products. LOTS. I know I'm still in the right business because I regularly try something and say 'OH SWEET MOTHER OF GOD!' which, to...
25/04/2014
Neotantric Fragrances - (I am) a Sex Goddess
OK let's be clear. I am clearly not a Sex Goddess. That much is obvious. However, I do love this fragrance from Neotantric Fragrances. Neotantric is a Swedish brand and...
17/05/2013
Linda Evangelista for Loewe
Loewe have just announced that Linda Evangelista is their new face for their fragrance launching in September. I have no idea what it will smell like but isn't it nice...
07/03/2013
pureDKNY A Drop of Rose and a possible dupe for Chantecaille's Darby Rose
So DKNY have a new addition to their 'pure' line. A Drop of Rose follows A Drop of Vanilla and A Drop of Verbena. And it has a lovely back...
04/01/2013
MARNI fragrance launch
This February sees the launch of the Marni fragrance collection. I'm enjoying fragrance much more these days and I have to say I am pleasantly surprised by this. I genuinely...
02/01/2013
2012 Awards. Best Fragrance Launches. Jo Malone, Robert Piguet and Michael Kors.
I have had a bit of a love affair with fragrance this year. There was no choosing between these three. All of which I have worn consistently since receiving...
18/12/2012
Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia
Last month I was lucky enough to be invited to the British Museum to watch Estee Lauder Companies turn it pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Whilst there I was...
20/11/2012
James Bond Day and all things Gold.
Safe to say I'm a bit of a Bond nut. As in: obsessive. As in: Mastermind subject material. Months ago I was invited to the launch at the amazing Bond...
05/10/2012
Acqua di Parma launch Iris Nobile Sublime
Last week I was invited to the launch of the latest Acqua di Parma fragrance, Iris Nobile Sublime. This new addition to the range was showcased at the Arts Club...
21/07/2012
Fortnum & Mason Summer Scents aka Private Perfume Party - Tuesday 29th May
I watched an interview with Michael Winner over the weekend where he said that the English were on the whole, dreadful at Customer Service. He was referring to restaurants...
23/05/2012
Kim Kardashian True Reflection Launch
Sometimes you need a little fun. When Kim Kardashian rolled in to town last week to launch her latest fragrance 'True Reflection', I was invited to the launch party and...
22/05/2012
Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud - Cologne Intense
I wasn't surprised when Jo Malone originally released the Cologne Intense range in 2010. In a way it was more 'What took them so long?'. Every Spring, London - and...
18/05/2012
Best of 2011 - Fragrance
Pretty clear winner for me this year. Guerlain's Shalimar Initial is a gorgeous take on the original. Lighter, fresher and cleaner. A wonderful modern version of a true classic. An...
30/12/2011
New Fragrance for 2012 - Vivienne Westwood and Vera Wang
Last week I had a sneak preview of new fragrances for Valentine's Day - the two stand out ones for me being Cheeky Alice from Vivienne Westwood and Vera Wang's...
11/11/2011
Chantecaille Christmas - Updated
Some prettiness for Midweek. These are coming soon to a counter near you - and being Chantecaille, they are gorgeous. Limited Edition Evening Duo Palette The Evening Duo is a...
09/11/2011
Limited Edition Jimmy Choo fragrance and Tamara Mellon on tumblr.
If you love the original Jimmy Choo fragrance and have a slight penchant for a Limited Edition...you may want to get your orders in now for this little beauty.... No...
21/09/2011