As promised last week, I’ve got my review of FlowerByKenzo Essentielle Eau de Parfum. The fragrance is a powdery floral. It opens with a top note of Rosa Damasacena, which is also known as the Damask Rose….
…or rose of Castille; a hybrid rose species, first brought to Europe in the 13th century. Its pink petals are used to create essential oils and absolutes for perfumery. They have been prized for their fine fragrance for centuries.
I’ve always loved roses. When I was about 11, my friend, Tanya, and I tried to make our own rose perfume by boiling rose petals. It …read more

Guerlain of France is debuting a new fragrance called Idylle this Fall, September 2009.  It’s being billed as “dream of love,” or the “olfactory embodiment of a transient love affair.” Hhm, that’s some fancy wordage that basically says, the scent smells like a crush.
The Idylle launch will be supported by both TV and print advertising, directed by fashion photographer Paolo Roversi. The fragrance face is actress/singer Nora Arnezeder, who is depicted dancing and singing to a reorchestrated version of Singing in the Rain as golden raindrops fall all around her.
It’s built around a couple of rose notes, “…a blend of …read more

Do you like the colour pink? I know the thought of getting yourself a pink bag has crossed your mind at some point. So, why not take the plunge? Get yourself a pink bag that’s not only pink, but fabulous as well!

Lovely isn’t she? The Rebecca Minkoff ‘Nikki’ Hobo is available now in this lovely ‘Rose’ colour. You can’t go wrong with the Rebecca Minkoff Nikki bag. I can vouch for it’s fabulousness as I have one of my own.   It’s a great size (18″W x 14.5″H x 4″D), has the classic hobo shape, the leather is sumptuous …read more