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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 9 June 2026 Leave a Comment

From Kate McLeod, The Bug Balm Moisture Stick: "Powered by a bug-blocking blend of citronella, geranium, cedarwood, and lemongrass, it helps repel insects while delivering deep hydration from rich cocoa butter and nourishing oils. This solid formula melts effortlessly into skin to leave it smooth, protected, and lightly scented with a fresh citrus scent that bugs hate, but you'll love." $28 for 51g at Beautyhabit.

Room 1015 Wasabi Klub ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 9 June 2026 Leave a Comment

French niche line Room 1015 has launched Wasabi Klub, a new fragrance…

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Tuesday scent of the day 6/9

Posted by Robin on 9 June 2026 3 Comments

It’s Tuesday and Coral Triangle Day. Birthdays: Cole Porter, Jackie Wilson, Michael J Fox. What fragrance are you wearing?

I’m amping up the ylang in Guerlain Terracotta Le Parfum with a DIY ylang lotion (a few drops of ylang oil in unscented lotion). I might wear this again tomorrow with even more ylang. Tea at the moment is Bombay Breakfast from Jasmine Pearl Tea Co. 

Reminder: 6/12 will be Boost me up Friday…

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A smaller structure

Posted by Robin on 9 June 2026 Leave a Comment

As a result of the process, Saks Global will operate with a smaller structure. The group will have 49 luxury stores, consisting of 33 Neiman Marcus stores, 15 Saks Fifth Avenue stores and Bergdorf Goodman. Prior to filing for Chapter 11, the company had 33 Saks Fifth Avenue stores, so it has closed more than half of this network.

— Read more in Saks to Emerge from Bankruptcy Following Major Store Closure Strategy at Modaes.

Lazy 3-day weekend poll ~ summer vacation, edition 10

Posted by Robin on 6 June 2026 145 Comments

Tell us about a summer vacation, any summer vacation: one you took, one you plan to take, one you’d like to take. And tell us about the perfume that best matches that vacation.

Or, as always, just talk about something else…

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