perfume whisperer
For the first time, Guerlain creates in partnership with Natalia Vodianova, Souffle d’Or de Shalimar, a fine shimmery gold powder perfumed with Shalimar Souffle de Parfum fragrance. In collaboration with Olivier Echaudemaison, Creative Director of Guerlain, she has created her own make-up collection designed like a journey into the heart of the East and has…
I have always had a thick head of wavy, slightly coarse and often unmanageable hair. Add to that highlighting and heat styling, and my poor hair rebels. It gets pouffy and dry. I’ve used products that claim to nourish hair, and while they may indeed do that, they often weigh my hair down or…
When I worked in retail and distribution of perfumes, I learned fairly quickly that one universal note was a perennial favourite. It was the note that the most people said they loved, and was quite often the predominant note in whatever perfume they were currently wearing. That note was, and likely still is, vanilla. There…
Good news, Toronto perfume lovers! Saks Fifth Avenue in the Eaton’s Centre in downtown Toronto is hosting a pop up shop for one of Italy’s most beloved niche perfume brands. From October 27th 2016 to January 31st, 2017, the gorgeous fine perfumes of Il Profvmo are featured in premiere exclusivity at Saks Fitfh Avenue, Eaton Centre…
I love beauty mists. They are a great way to add moisture and glow to skin, instantly. They feel wonderful and uplifting and have a perfect spa vibe that adds to any beauty routine. Clockwise from top in the photo below: Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water is charged in fifteen minerals, restores skin’s pH, soothes and calms…
Unless you have been living in a box, you know the brand Coach. They’ve been known for their quality leather goods since 1941, when they opened in the heart of Manhattan. The inspiration for the style of Coach leather goods came from the soft feel of a well-worn baseball glove, that develops a rich patina…
HOLIDAYS 2016 COLLECTION LIBRE SYNTHETIC DE CHANEL Audacious, contemporary and unexpected, SYNTHETIC DE CHANEL is the 1st COLLECTION LIBRE developed by Lucia Pica and the Makeup Creation Studio. Inspired by cityscapes and urban materials, Lucia Pica envisioned this collection as a unique experience. Urbanized tones are revisited. Colours and substances are hypnotized. Glass, metal and…
I love little bottles of perfume that fit perfectly in my purse. I also love perfume oils that apply with a roller ball. Oil perfumes applied to pulse points keep your perfume soft and personal, and even more so when they are soft and natural. I like all kinds of perfumes, but haven’t run into many…
Look at that gorgeous Nivea Creme! Can you feel the luscious texture from here? Ah Nivea Creme. It’s one of those iconic beauty product that almost everyone can recognize by scent alone. There is usually a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother or auntie that has used Nivea. For me, I remember we had in the house and…
Ah fall. I have mixed feelings about fall. I love the clean air, the smell of leaves underfoot and light in the sky. Where I live, fall is a welcome relief after a hot and humid summer. However, it’s what comes after fall that I do not like. Let’s not dwell on things like unpleasant…
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