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2019 / Browsing by date: February 2019

Fall in Joy

Posted by Robin on 13 February 2019 Leave a Comment

 Dior has a couple Valentine's Day gift suggestions for you.

Like I was the sort of woman who belonged there

Posted by Robin on 13 February 2019 10 Comments

I wore my grandmother’s astrakhan coat – 1970s, real lambswool cuffs and collar — to buy my first bottle of perfume. Wearing it, I took the subway downtown in Manhattan, and walked into the Chanel flagship store like I was the sort of woman who belonged there. I was 26 and trying to imagine myself into an adulthood sophistication sufficient not only for going into a Chanel boutique, but for approaching the perfume desk in the back and asking for 100 ml. of Cuir de Russie.

— Read more at I Didn’t Understand Perfume Until I Fell in Love at The Cut.

The almost-daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 12 February 2019 10 Comments

Could be fun, or not. Unicorn Fruit Body Butter from Truly Organic: "An organic, multi-colored, whipped, body butter that smells so delicious you'll want to eat it!? Sign me up! It doesn't end there though.. The Unicorn Fruit Body Butter by Truly Organic is a product is packed with four of their favorite ingredients! (Matcha, Acaii, Chia, Rose) If you're looking for a fun, rich, hydrating moisturizer packed with loads of vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants, you've found your match!" $20 for 119 ml at Ulta.

Tuesday scent of the day 2/12

Posted by Robin on 12 February 2019 231 Comments

Tuesday, Darwin Day and Lincoln’s birthday. What fragrance are you wearing?

Me: on vacation, day 5. I am commando again and heading to the beach soon. Tea this morning was a cup of coffee.

Reminder: on 2/15, wear a natural perfume, if you have one…

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Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Pomegranate ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 12 February 2019 2 Comments

Elizabeth Arden has launched Green Tea Pomegranate, the latest in their series of flankers to 1999’s Green Tea…

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