It’s Hump Day and Umbrella Day. Birthdays: Boris Pasternak, Chick Webb, E. L. Konigsburg. What fragrance are you wearing?
Me: day 3 with Uncle Serge, in La Fille de Berlin.
Reminder: on 2/12, welcome the Year of the (Metal) Ox! Wear a fragrance that represents diligence, dependability, loyalty, honesty and hard work.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2021, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: shown is the design for the 2021 Lunar New Year stamp from the US Postal Service. "Calling to mind the elaborately decorated masks used in the dragon or lion dances often performed during Lunar New Year parades, these 3-dimensional masks are a contemporary take on the long tradition of paper-cut folk art crafts... The star in the center of the ox’s head references the celestial themes of the Chinese zodiac. Art director Antonio Alcalá designed the stamp with original art by Camille Chew."
I am continuing with my Valentine’s week of rose perfumes I love, but barely reach for them. Today, I am wearing Robert Piguet Calypso, beautiful and comfy!
I got an update about the dove last night. Unfortunately, the injuries were so bad that she had to be euthanized. Even though I had hopes she would survive, I know the possibilities were few. As they told me, she was spared from a longer and greater suffering in the wild with an imminent death. So sad, but I am relieved I was able to help her.
On my second cup of coffee with few Turkish honey sesame cookies. Another cold, windy and gray day. Counting the days for Spring to arrive!
Happy Wednesday! ?
So sorry your dove didn’t make it, but it’s still such a blessing that made sure she was looked after and the right decision made for her. Sending hugs.
Thank you, Teebear. It was good that she had the care she needed. I am glad she is not suffering anymore.
Sorry about the dove. With pets and other rescued animals, it helps me to think that the sadness I feel when they are gone is a transfer of some of their suffering away from them and on to me. Painful as it can be, I’d rather carry that burden for them if I can.
If everyone who had seen the dove just walked on, no one would mourn her death, but she would have suffered in the wild. By taking her in, you formed a bond with her and thus mourn her, but gave her a more peaceful passing. (This is as spiritual as I get, btw, it’s just that my heart belongs to the all the critters.)
Thank you, Vee. I feel exactly the same you do about any type of animals. I am glad to see that I am not alone in that feeling. Last night, after reading the detailed report they emailed me, I was so overwhelmed, that I deeply cried for good 10-15 minutes. As sad as it was, it was also very comforting that she was not suffering anymore. I am in peace now and always ready to help again, if needed.
So sorry to hear that the dove didn’t make it. But I’m glad you were able to help and ease her suffering!!
I am glad she decided to rest on my window sill, so I could give her a hand.
Bless you for caring for her in her final hours.
I wish the outcome had been different, but at least she was in good professional hands at the end.
Sorry to read this. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Koyel.
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Thank you for making her last days better!
Tried my best. I want to think she is in a better place now.
Thanks, PL67. I appreciate so much that you tried to help!
Thank you, Springpansy.
Sad but so merciful that she had a painless death.
So true, Aurora! She is free now!
So sorry, but your care and comfort have meaning.
Thank you, Jepster!
Big hugs to you, PL67! You were kind and merciful. I am sorry the dove didn’t make it.
Thank you, She-ra! ?
Aw, that’s a shame the dove didn’t make it. But it’s better that he/she is no longer hurting and in pain. You done good.
Thank you, Jalapeno. I am glad she went in peace.
I’m so sorry and saddened. But grateful she came to you for help and received the care she did. It’s so very hard, though.
That’s what I keep telling myself, that she let me grab her so easily because she was desperately looking for help.
I teared up when I read your followup details, so sorry to hear this outcome. Thank you for doing what you did in her time of need.
I was so depressed the whole day thinking about it, but tomorrow will be a more cheerful day.
I’m sorry for the outcome, but glad she didn’t have to suffer. You are such a wonderful human being.
At least, she doesn’t have to endure the snow we are having here almost every day. It is snowing now again.
Missed the story about the dove but so happy you were able to help the suffering. Your cookies sound delicious and a week of roses is always a great week.
Thank you KellyC.
The cookies are delish, very thin and crunchy. I need to stop buying all those sweets, but sometimes I can’t resist…?
Today Mr L is taking the afternoon off for a little mid morning date. We are meeting on Madison for some shopping. For the CP and to have a beautiful scent trail on the streets of NYC Shalimar Vanille flanker.
Now what to wear…
Tea is Rose Himalaya by MF
Off to my Italian and Arabic lessons online. Check back later! Ciao and Salam
Enjoy your outing!
Have fun! That sounds great.
What or who is shopping???? ??
(Sorry…. Non essential stores here are closed for 2 months now…no end in sight… )
Italian AND Arabic. I envy your discipline ?
Yes, stores are open here in NYC so far, didn’t buy anything but had fun window shopping
No shopping closures here in the US, but stores have masking requirements and capacity limits. Cities and states can set their own rules.
Hope your outing was wonderful!
I’m in Galop today, which, since it always makes me think of Helen of Troy, is probably in complete opposition to this week’s CP theme! It’s too luscious for a day of grocery shopping and Zoom meetings, but what can one do? One must wear the perfumes…
Why does Galop remind you of Helen of Troy?
To my nose it’s the scent of the most beautiful woman in the world — not to say I think it’s the most beautiful *perfume* in the world, but it’s so extravagantly, voluptuously, recklessly womanly. I’m a big rose fan, so that helps. 🙂 Whenever I wear it I feel like I’ve put on a sort of soft armor of improbable, irresistable attractiveness that’s enough to bring warriors and cities to their knees.
Goes great with chores. (eyeroll emoji).
Ah, good explanation, thank you!
Hi all, my SOTD is Kiehl’s musk, discreet for a hospital visit for my ERCP visit. Everyone have a wonderful day!
You smell great! That’s my go-to bedtime scent.
You smell really really good! 🙂
Hope the hospital visit will go well, you smell super good.
Fingers crossed that everything goes well! ?
Adding my good thoughts for your appointment earlier today. I hope ST is looking after you!
In MFK APOM pour Femme today, golly, how this one suits cold weather. Not at all what I expected when I got the decant, but it works!
Managed to knock over my first coffee of the day and pour it all across the floor and myself, but thankfully didn’t burn myself or break the moka pot, so all’s well that ends well. A hint from the universe to do a load of laundry, I suppose!
Now laundry is done, English muffins are made again, and my second coffee is ready. May everyone’s Wednesdays be fixable ?
Aaggh! Spilled coffee only happens when you really that cup. I’m glad there was no injuries or lasting damage.
Good grief, I spilled my morning coffee too! All across the newspaper!? Ruined the paper, made a mess on my floor and made the first words out of my mouth for the day very bad ones.
But my SOTD is SL Amber Sultan, a power scent for me. So I wet swiffered the floor, throw the soggy news in the trash (most of the news belongs in the trash anyway) and made a new cup of coffee. I figure the day can only get better right?
Ahahahaha! It’s a conspiracy. I didn’t even have words, just stood there blankly.
Yes, the day can and shall get better!!!!
It’s all good…..
I have days like that! I think the worst one was spilling my green (spinach added) smoothie all over my carpet once. You have recovered nicely–your laundry is done and you smell great.
Bad, but not as bad as Gorilla Glue Girl who ran out of Gorila Snot GEL (for hair, and I swear that’s the name on the bottle) and decided to style her hair with Gorilla Glue. She’s suing the company.
https://nypost.com/2021/02/09/plastic-surgeon-offers-to-help-remove-gorilla-glue-from-womans-hair/
Whoa. Poor lady. But not sure why she would think she can sue?
OMG. I saw that and it was an example of really poor critical thinking skills, lack of reading the label and branding that is far too similar to each other.
I read of the poor woman’s problem but did not realize that she had an actual product with a similar name. I am glad she has finally got rid of the glue.
When I first saw this poor girl I started to laugh, then thought, “Wait, what was she thinking?” Talk about user error. Read the label. It says GLUE, don’t get on skin.
If I made a mistake like this in my industry (tech) I would be told to RTFM (sorry for the language), then probably fired.
I hope it didn’t do permanent damage to her scalp. Also hope she can get a wig until the hair grows back.
If I had sued someone everytime I did something not real bright, I would have all the perfume in the world!
Yeah, you can’t lawyer away stupid. I feel bad for folks when they make a huge mistake like that, but own up lady.
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Spilled coffee always puts me in a mood! Hope the rest of your day was okay. 🙂
Good morning Y’all,
This morning I went with ELdO Fils de Dieu…..soooooooo yummy! It makes me happy every time I wear it!
You smell happy indeed! ?
Wearing Byredo La Tulipe. It’s like sticking my nose in a bouquet of fresh cut pink and yellow and purple spring flowers. In my mind, this is how Easter morning and frilly dresses should smell.
Drinking Adagio Thai Tea
Love the pretty mental picture you painted! ??
Agree! That’s a perfect way of describing something.
Rose Infernale today! Not really on theme at all. I’ll have to think about what to wear for the CP this Friday. Hmm.
Today I begin treating myself with nice fabrics–I’m wearing a silk tank and cashmere sweater (and eagerly waiting for my cashmere sweats to arrive). My poor silk and cashmere garments have gotten no wear in almost a year, while I’ve been wearing cotton and synthetics at home. How silly. Clothes are meant to be worn!
Yes, just like our perfumes! I’ve been inspired to look through my closet lately. It’s interesting how I can see so much more clearly now what I should/shouldn’t keep, what’s higher quality and what isn’t, etc.
Life is short: Wear the silk and cashmere!!
Same! I put a ton of clothes on the donation pile a month ago when I realized which clothes I didn’t miss at all 🙂 and then gave away a bunch of my perfumes for the same reason. It feels good.
Where did you give away your perfumes? I’ve not been sure who would take them.
I gave some away on NST in the SOTDs (I think a few others have done this in 2021 also!), and then the rest I gave to friends 🙂 you could try the SOTDs too! I actually prefer doing that to the freebiemeets because no non-regulars are trawling through the SOTDs.
This needs to be a motto: Life is short- wear the silk!
And the perfume!
YES!
Enjoy all your nice fabrics!
It’s been weird to look at “work clothes” I haven’t touched in almost a year, and like you, realizing I don’t miss them at all. Many of them synthetic and only bought for practical reasons!
All those “work clothes” and “party clothes” are taking up so much room in my closet and doing nothing at all. Do you think you might donate a lot of your work clothes, or just wait until you start going back to work in person and then resume wearing them?
I’ve gone binge-shopping for vintage silk scarves on Etsy and gotten some fabulous finds for very little $$! Just purchased two more last night! So I’m looking quite flash in all my Zoom meetings now!
Oh how wonderful! I’m always a little suspicious of authenticity on eBay (is it really silk? how can I tell from the snapshots?), but it sounds like you have had good luck.
Yves Rocher Orange et Chocolat, exactly what the name says and perfect for this cold cold snap we’re having (-25° with the windchill).
sounds delish!
By Kilian Amber Oud. Because it’s smooth and warm and lovely. This is one I feel hard for (and split the refill bottle due to expense), and I’ve never been sorry that I bought it. It’s interesting about the year of the Ox, I’m a Taurus and I think it shares some of the same qualities. I hope I do, too. I really value diligence, dependability and honesty in people.
I haven’t sniffed that one but you make it sound so wonderful…
Also a Taurus, although a Metal Rooster by Chinese Zodiac, but feeling you on the year of the Ox love!
Busy day today, spritzing on a sample of the current version of Kilian Love. There are rumours of reformulation/watering down so I’m testing it side by side with my old bottle, just out of curiosity.
Let us know your verdict!
It is the same smell, but less potent. Hard to say if it’s due to maceration in my old bottle or reformulation. For sure the liquid is a lighter colour.
I haven’t sniffed hardly any of that house. I should try more.
Joining Robin in La Fille de Berlin today. I think this might count for CP, since many detect a metallic note in it! Hahahaha. I don’t detect it though.
Last night, I made this roasted feta/tomato pasta recipe that I heard about because it went viral and caused a feta shortage in Finland. I just had to try it after I heard about that. It turned out delicious and a huge hit, and seems very good for improvisation. I definitely want to try it again.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/tiktok-feta-pasta-recipe-ingredients-b1799238.html
That recipe sounds delish and I have all the ingredients. Thanks for sharing it!
Yes, give it a try! It’s pretty simple and easy. My only advice would be to keep a close eye on it during the broiling stage.
A feta shortage from a TikTok video — love that!
Oh goodness I had briefly heard of a feta shortage but didn’t know what caused it! Thanks for the recipe, looks so good.
It is a Guerlain morning — SOTD is Apres l’Ondee and I am currently drinking my second cup of Shalimar tea.
Apres l’Ondee! ?
Une Rose de Kandahar today.
Felt good enough to cook a big pot of lentil soup for lunch and started a hat for my boyfriend.
Glad to hear you are feeling better, Tannina! Lentil soup is a big favorite, especially in cold weather. I should also make a big pot soon.
Oh, I love lentil soup! I will have to make a batch soon. We live on homemade soups for most of the winter.
And that’s very good news that you are feeling better!
Oh wow! I am making a huge pot of chicken bone broth this morning, and then later will make chicken soup!
Very glad to hear you’re feeling better. And you smell lovely today!
Yay for feeling better and delicious soup.
So glad you are on the mend.
You smell great, and glad to hear your energy is coming back!
Glad you are feeling better and also love lentils! I could easily give up meat for beans and lentils but try to take my cheese! 😉
Don’t try to take my cheese that is. 🙂
Same here – cheese addict!
Yup, cheese rules!
It’s a sad day if these is no cheese in my house.
?? for lentil soup!
Another appointment at the dentist after work. Seems like I’ll have a dentathlone to cure the problems.
I smell of Guerlain Lui today.
Good luck at the dentist Lucasai!
I had a dental appointment yesterday. I hate it so much! Hope yours went okay.
Reached for an old sample of Au Thé Bleu today for the CP!
This was one my first iris scents, and while I remember it being very metallic, somehow it seems more wearable now. I guess I’ve grown!
You smell great!
2nd that.
My new job is crazy busy! Not much time to browse NST. when everything is new, my energy levels get drained much faster.
Most evenings I am so tired…i fall asleep while watching tv ?
Though the series The Bridge/Bron/Broen (the Scandinavian/original version) kept me awake last evening. ?
This morning i wore Nomade Absolu
This afternoon: Cuir de Chine
Hope it is a good crazy busy!
(And loved the original Bridge, although it was more violent than most shows I watch.)
Sometimes crazy busy is good! Hope you’re enjoying it!
SOTD is Roja Sweetie Aoud. From a sample I got in a swap, of course, because they are absolutely out of their minds to be charging over $500 a bottle for this. Just lost in the ether. I don’t even dislike it, but I’m offended by the delusion that I’d pay that much for something that smells like I’m soaking up a puddle of oud oil with a loaf of bread. Who is this line for? Just youtube hypebeasts?
That’s pretty much my idea of Roja Dove in a nutshell.
My first experience with it is leaving me heated. Worst thing it could be is boring!
LOL at “YouTube hypebeasts”!
YouTube loves their Rojas and PdMs!
I’ve avoided PdM thus far too ?
I like a lot of the earlier scents in the line. No I would not pay the premium prices for the lids, and I object to high prices for Swarovski decoration.(Swarovski is the brand name for glass crystals, very nice glass crystal but not hugely expensive).
This is the first one I’ve tried. I think my credit card is safer with my ignorance! The caps aren’t THAT cute
Your description made me LOL
I just died laughing!
I’m in vintage Rochas Femme, which feels just right for the days leading up to Valentine’s Day. I’ve been taking the last few weeks to explore my collection of vintage decants a little more, and this is rapidly becoming a favorite. I may have to hunt down a full(er) bottle online.
You smell divinely peachy/plummy, I have a lifetime supply 🙂 parfum de toilette.
Humpday!
1) “I am ready to go on…I am not a cat.”- 2021
2) SOTD: In my bargain steal Gucci Memoire d’une Odeur. Lovely almond-herbal scent- really lovely, light yet VERY cosy scent. The lovely slight bitterness that comes from the chamomile rounds this out. Perfect for WFH as of now; would be a great unisex scent for the office. A scent that I would actually pay full price for, no lie.
3) Rest day – a walk and plenty of stretching. If you do Peleton, remember you *can* have an over use injury, so take breaks and STRETCH.
That video with the lawyer-cat is completely hilarious! I’ve watched it about five times now!
I literally slid to the floor laughing yesterday! 😀
Same! I have watched it so many times haha!
I love the judge in the lawyer cat video. He’s so calm!
I love how he said “I believe you have a filter on’ – like leaving the possibility open that was NOT a filter and that a lawyer was indeed, a kitten.
Catlock!
A show that I would absolutely watch!
Cat filter video made my day yesterday. I laughed so hard!
I think many of us needed that belly laugh!
Work has been crazily busy, then we couldn’t find our cats last night. I was getting very worried, then one of our neighbours popped her head out the door to say she had a cat under her bed that wouldn’t come out. The bed was very low to the floor and I had to reach under and drag Phaedra out by the scruff off her neck. While I was doing that, Deuc had just sauntered home from somewhere. Much relief all round.
For no particular reason, I’ve decided on Thameen’s Amber Room today.
I’m so glad you found them both. Years ago one of my cats darted out the front door and I remember the heart-pounding anxiety until I found her.
Sounds like the furry demons just wanted to keep your night interesting for you. You’re welcome! ?
So glad you found them!
Cats.?
Good morning, NST. So far today I have repaired the drawstrings on three pairs of pajama bottoms and removed, cleaned and replaced the sweeper-thingie on the bottom of the shower door, and rewarded myself for all that hard work with a couple of spritzes of Paracelsus. Ahhhhh.
Exactly the sort of chores that get put off forever in my house! Go SheriG.
Go you! I usually wait until Saturday to do those sorts of chores.
One of the joys of retirement is that every day can be Saturday. 🙂
Nice work, getting to things on the “Mend” pile!
Thanks, Jalapeno! To be completely honest, they were all my PJs, so it was a tiny bit selfish. Btw, I think of you every time I look at the little bottle of Paracelsus – my word, it’s SO GOOD. Thank you for joining me in loving it. 🙂
Paracelsus is an easy one to love! ??
Hermes Osmanthe Yunnan. Just light and lovely. Will probably pop on some Byredo Gypsy Water later on once this wears off.
I usually wear nirvana Black to bed during the cooler months, so that will be my last scent of the day 🙂
I woke up this morning with Jennifer Warnes singing “Song of Bernadette” in my head for some reason. She and Leonard Cohen wrote it. https://youtu.be/HgwaRMdihOU
I’m wearing Safran Troublant and trying to decide whether to winnow the makeup collection (I haven’t worn any in more than a year) or the business suits (I retired six years ago). Probably both. But first, a walk!
I tossed a bunch of cosmetics Monday. The suits went right out after I retired 6 years ago. 🙂
I love makeup purging! I may have to dig deep and toss some more stuff myself; I went through round one a few weeks ago, very liberating! It’s a rare occasion to use makeup now.
And I’m always purging clothes. There was lots of “what was I thinking when I bought this” the last time.
Hello, hello….I am joining Robin in Serge today, Chergui to warm me up. Keep trying to get a vaccine, but no luck. What do the less internet savvy seniors do with all this crazy on line search, sign up, and wait for an available slot. You have to be proactive, but even so it seems impossible to get a spot……just keep staying home till spring I guess.
House twins, you smell great
House twins with Robin and Jepster, I am wearing Un Bois Vanille.
I got my roof fixed this morning!! And for far far less than I expected it to cost! I’m so happy!
Wearing some Atelier Materi Peau d’Ambrette from a sample…. lovely and calm.
That is such great news! Congrats! Do a little happy dance….
Hooray!
Excellent news!
Great news about your roof!
Inspired by the qualities of the Ox, I reached for my Beaufort London Come Hell or High Water collection of travel sprays that come in a handmade and altogether pleasing leather roll up case. This collection was inspired by the history of the British Navy and is also a really interesting meditation on birch tar as a perfume ingredient. Coeur de Noir, complete with Joseph Conrad quote, which I shall spare you, seems to reference the history of privateers, pirates with the permission of the queen or their nation’s government. Bergamot, lemon, black pepper, rum, ginger, ink, some leather woody and then that birch tar, incense, laudanum and a hint of vanilla! There is nothing sweet or gentle about this fragrance at all. These are not meek. If your desire is to smell like a pirate, look no further, wooden ship, gunpowder, rum and all!
Intriguing! I’ve been on a pirate kick lately.
These are really witty! I am getting little huffs of vanilla and tobacco right now, like my imaginary pirate is enjoying rum and a pipe smoke, still not sweet. The nuances unfurl slowly.
I have the roll and I may do a week!
I’m wearing Hiris on a busy Wednesday. Be safe and happy everyone!
You smell terrific!
In Guerlinade – a little springy for this cold day but chosen because it’s the “Ox” behind a great fragrance legacy.
I’m working on another old sample today: Ormonde Jayne Isfarkand. It smells very smoky to me. Maybe it’s the vetiver?
The sun has gone away for now and it’s been gray all day. Boo.
MFK Oud Silke Mood, again Nice but IT does not quite float my boat
I think I like Kurkdjians work for other houses much better.
Wearing Pacifica Island Vanilla today and trying to improve my rather foul mood. 😉
Is it working? :-). I ate a bunch of chocolate in an effort to stay awake during a Zoom meeting this morning… I was really tempted to turn the camera off and take a nap.
I hope it helped!
SOTD = more AG Ambre Fetiche EdP. It’s warm and cozy, so perfectly suited for February in the Northern Hemisphere. Or, at least the part that I am in… ?
No polar vortex yet, but it has been promised! Do not want!
We are expecting snow again after midnight and until 6am. February is making up for the snow we did not have last Winter. And the Polar Vortex is delayed. I hope it changes its mind and goes somewhere else!
Yeah, nuisance snow is in the forecast for me, too.
PS. Late-night hugs have been noted and appreciated! ?
You smell so good! That’s one of the scents I nearly bought and then didn’t. I think I only regret it a tiny bit (not enough to go out and buy my own bottle).
Thanks for the perfume compliment! I lucked out and found one of the old-style 50mL bottles a few years ago. You probably have an excellent amber/incense perfume in your stash (or two!).
In fact I do! That’s why I only regret it a little 🙂
I heard tonight that the polar vortex might just stay in Canada. I’m still expecting a low of zero by morning. I might see 32 degrees by February 24th!
If that polar vortex stays up there, that’s fine by me!
BTW, re: shredders, I have one made by Royal. It can shred 12 pages of paper at once, or light cardboard. I think we got it at Costco or Staples.
Thanks for the recommendations! I was using the cheapie 3 page shredders, and they were not good at all.
Sad to say, but with shredders, you get what you pay for. Something to look for is a shredder with a “Reverse” setting, just in case something gets stuck.
I will gladly share the polar vortex that’s set up in my neck of the woods! ?
I think we have the same Royal shredder; it’s fantastic and can even go through old expired credit cards plus you don’t have to remove staples. I love it!
No staple removal? Now I have to get it.
No need to share the vortex.. you keep it, I INSIST ?
Yeah, it’s been awesome not having to cut up expired credit cards by hand. I can also vouch for it being able to destroy old software CDs.
No need to be so generous with the Polar Vortex! ?
Sotd is the glorious Dune. Dabbed from the cutest mini. Early tomorrow morning I have a important phone meeting with a random worker that will want to be mean to me. Since NST won’t be open for business until after my call, I’m asking anyone who’s still reading for good wishes and for a rare nice person to be on the other end of the line. I really need this stress to go away. I may or may not have stress bought a perfume, and still contemplating another. Lol.
Sending you loads of good meeting vibes! ????
Received! Thanks jalapeno!
Best wishes for your phone call sent!!! 🙂
What perfume did you maybe stress buy? I am too ornery today to buy things. ehaeheh
TF Black Orchid Parfum travel spray. I tacked it on to my daughter’s Ulta Valentine’s order. It did get me quite a few gwp, so I’m concidering it perfume math free, lol.
Sending you good thoughts lillyjo! ???
Thank you Gail! Rabbits to the rescue!???
I hope your meeting goes loads better than you think it will!
Nicepersonshowup, nicepersonshowup, nicepersonshowup! ??
Thanks for the triple wish!
I know this is early on Thursday morning, but I’m sending you good vibes. Good luck with your call!!
Thank you!
Hi Lillyjo – not sure if you have had the call but sending you strength!
Thanks Merlin! I’m getting ready for it now.
Thinking of you, Lillyjo!
Started day in Gabrielle Essence, then Eau de Shalimar after shower.
My skin has been uber-sensitive lately. It’s driving me nuts. I’m trying to just use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer. But I may need to try something new. And the puffiness under my eyes! Aging is a pain.
Yes, ITA re aging. And aging gracefully, wow, very difficult. Right there with you. But we smell amazing!!
I like the image for the stamp!
SOTD = Maitre Parfumeur Ambre Precieux EDP
One of the best ambers – powdery warm spicy and vanilla too! The bottle is tacky with a tacky jewel on top – like Roja before Roja Dove became known for his bottles ?.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLIc9e1hJbE/?igshid=lat4ufu1zp63
Still shredding …
You know I love a red bottle, but yeah… that’s a little tacky. It’s ok though, as long as you smell great!?
At least it isn’t Juicy Couture tacky!
Oh yes! One of my most favorite ambers! Yummy!
No. 19 because I was in a mood on Monday, Oha yesterday just because it’s lovely, and Shalimar today because Shalimar…no other reason necessary lol. It’s been a crazy week for sure. Hubs out of town again, crazy at work. I ordered a few tacos tonight from a local taco truck I’ve heard of a lot and good grief! Talk about delicious! Made up for the crazy week haha! Sadly, delicious food has that much power over me. 😉
That’s okay — it’s all the little things that add up to how the day went. Tacos sound great to me! and you smell gooood!