A Tuesday that feels just like a Monday, plus, I overslept again — must be Monday’s ugly little sister! It’s also Wildlife Day and Beyoncé’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing?
Me: Imaginary Authors An Air of Despair, again. Tea at the moment is an organic English Breakfast.
Reminder: on 9/7, wear a fragrance with cedar, if you have one…
Another Monica Rich Kosann solid perfume compact from Estee Lauder (more here and here): The Mad Hatter. "Every adventure requires a first step. Luxury jewelry designer and storyteller Monica Rich Kosann created this whimsical solid perfume compact exclusively for Estée Lauder. Each piece in this year's collection is inspired by some of the most beloved fairytales, evoking memories and wonder from our childhood. A wonderful gift, it arrives in an elegant presentation box. Includes a velvety pouch to keep the compact safe." What perfume is it? Who knows! $275 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
A quick spot for Terre d’Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver.
Are you crafty? Me, neither. But I love talking to people who make things. Once I happily spent half an hour listening to a stranger explain how to transform a thrift store needlepoint canvas into a tote bag, and now I have an adorable vintage needlepoint of a cat and a bird, half a yard of upholstery velvet, and pagoda-printed fabric waiting to be made into that perfect bag. Will it happen? I doubt it.
Similarly, as much as I love perfume, I’ve never had the yen to make my own fragrances. It’s fun to learn about, though, and exploring the fine points of techniques such as enfleurage and distillation gives me a keener appreciation for the perfume I wear. If I ever were to tackle a tincture, Homemade Perfume by pioneering natural perfumer Anya McCoy of Anya’s Garden is where I’d start…
Burberry has launched Burberry Her, a new fruity floral gourmand fragrance. Burberry Her aims to evoke the youth and energy of London for women who are ‘Londoners at heart’…