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2013 / Browsing by date: July 2013

Kerosene Pretty Machine ~ fragrance review

Posted by Kevin on 31 July 2013 70 Comments

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Anyone else sick of hearing about (the former) Kate Middleton’s post-delivery tummy fat and the big reveal concerning the “royal” baby’s name? Why do I have to see these baby-centric headlines, articles and photo spreads everywhere I look — I live in the U.S. for goodness sakes! I guess the royal family is England’s favorite “reality show” — comparable to the U.S. public’s fascination with the Kardashian clan and their ilk.

Last week, as I watched (via TV) a toothless, happy-as-could-be elderly man on the streets of London, dressed in Union Jack-inspired clothes and carrying banners celebrating the birth of a male heir to the “throne,” I wondered: “Has he ever thought the tens of millions of dollars spent by his country on Queen Elizabeth and her kin could perhaps be better used for other purposes…like a set of teeth for himself?” None of my business I guess…find joy where you can.

But all this antiquated royal stuff made me search out the things I love about England: its literature, eccentrics, gardens…dogs! This past week, I put some Purcell, Dusty Springfield, Arne and The Smiths on the CD player, watched a few Mike Leigh films (the great Another Year and Life is Sweet) and looked through some poetry books. I came upon Ode on the Spring by Thomas Gray…

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Joop Miss Wild ~ new perfume

Posted by Robin on 31 July 2013 4 Comments

Joop Miss Wild

Joop! will launch Miss Wild, the feminine counterpart to 2012’s Joop! Homme Wild, in September…

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This will be your day

Posted by Robin on 30 July 2013 8 Comments

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow for Boss Jour Pour Femme by Hugo Boss. Below the jump, a related video in which Ms. Paltrow talks about how she feels in the morning. If you missed it, here’s the commercial for Boss Nuit Pour Femme.

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Armani Prive Myrrhe Imperiale ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 30 July 2013 18 Comments

Armani Privé Mille et une Nuits Myrrhe Impériale

Giorgio Armani has launched Myrrhe Impériale, the latest addition to the Armani Privé La Collection des Mille et une Nuits series — see Ambre Orient, Rose d’Arabie, Oud Royal and Cuir Noir…

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 30 July 2013 2 Comments

New at beautyhabit: Penhaligon's Vaara.

New at harveynichols (UK): Lanvin Me, Comme des Garcons Blue Invasion, Vera Wang Bejeweled.

New at houseoffraser (UK): Marc Jacobs Honey, Boss Jour Femme, Ralph Lauren Polo Red, Comme des Garcons Blue Invasion.

New at lessenteurs (UK): Heeley Coccobello, Amouage Fate.

New at macys: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb.

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