Fig & Honey Lip Balm ("Chapped lips don't stand a chance against our soothing and hydrating lip balm. Formulated with the purest blend of organic shea butter and coconut oil for a smooth and silky balm that your lips can easily absorb. Flavored with real fruit, so it tastes like sweet figs picked fresh from the farm!") from Farmstead Apothecary, $6.99. Two of the brand's other flavors (Boysenberry & Vanilla and Apricot) can be found on Amazon Prime.
The last post in our eight-part series on fragrance related holiday gifts is the crazy expensive luxury edition. As always, items are listed in order from holy-cow-you’ve-got-to-be-kidding to maybe-I-could-sell-a-body-part. Do add any of your own recommendations in the comments!
Yves Saint Laurent celebrates the 40th anniversary of Opium with a hand made edition by artist and gilder Manuela Paul-Cavallier. 20 were made, 15 ml Extrait de Parfum for €2,000 (about $2375)…
We wrap up (ha) our series on fragrance related holiday gifts with the luxury editions — this post is (relatively, sort of) affordable luxury, and following shortly will be part 8, the crazy expensive luxury edition. Not surprisingly, the bottles also get better looking as we move into the higher prices.
From Ralph Lauren, a holiday edition of Romance: “Sparkling and playful, the iconic glass bottle is dipped in ombré silver shimmer and fastened with a silver satin bow around the neck of the bottle. The Romance Holiday Limited Edition evokes a winter fairy tale, transforming the iconic scent into an eye-catching holiday keepsake.” $94 for 100 ml at Macy’s…
A two part video (the second part is below the jump) by Prada + Elle, in support of Prada Candy, Prada Candy Kiss, Prada Candy Gloss and Prada Candy Florale (plus a bunch of high end Prada clothing). Elle calls it “an exclusive mini movie that celebrates women who break the rules—and would never consider changing themselves to fit someone else’s ideal”.
Hump Day, and International Human Solidarity Day (plus the all-important Sangria Day). What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m wearing Jean Patou Joy, in vintage extrait.
Reminder: 12/22 will be ‘Tis The Season Friday…