Friday! Plus, happy National Noodle Day. Our community project for today: wear a fragrance with lily, if you have one.
What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.
I meant to be in the lily bomb Serge Lutens Un Lys, but I just can't find it and maybe I'm out? So I'm in the fresh neo-lily Cartier Baiser Volé.
Reminder: on 10/13, wear a fragrance by Aurélien Guichard or Jean Guichard.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2017, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: top image of Cartier Cactus jewelry items (plus actual plant materials) is via Cartier's US Facebook page.
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Hey nineteen!
Oh, I’m missing Steely Dan! RIP Walter Becker.
Aja – what a great album. I miss music that adult and well made.
🙂
and this is my first with the EDP
in the 70s I wore 5,22 and 19 (then Coco in the 80s)
I remember 19 being a galbanum bomb…this version is more subdued and very chic and elegant.
You smell beautiful!
Thank you! I really like the EDP.
19 EDP! Love!
and thanks to you 🙂
Feeling beautiful in Baiser Vole
Tea Sweet Shanghai
Pink lips, sun hat
Hey twin! (except I need the pink lips & sun hat)
You smell lovely and look pretty!
Triplet! I’m not much for lily but dug out a sample of this.
Quadruplets! Well, really pentuplets (?) because my toddler loves playing with the flip top and ends up going to daycare smelling fabulous. Tea is Taylors of Harrogate Earl Grey because I left Mariage Frere Paris-Provence in the office. Side note – man I wish they would make that tea into a candle!
That Mariage Freres is one of my absolute favorites and I agree!
OMG!! Hysterical! Just make sure the bottle doesn’t end up on the floor..
And you should feel beautiful!
lovely combination!
Hey twins, we smell good don’t we?!
did you see the harvest moon this morning? It was still visible even in the light of day when I drove to work!!
oh and right now one wrist has Sisley and the other has a combo of Mimosa, Narcissus and Osmanthus…..I might just go with this combo on reeking havoc week 🙂
Basier Vole here too! (EdT)
Serge Lutens Un Lys. Gorgeous and heady. Definitely a lily bomb, but I also get some indolic jasmine in the opening. I hope you find yours, Robin.
I am pretty sure I still have a half full decant. It is just in the wrong place. You smell great!
you smell wonderful!
No lilies, but testing my sample of The Different Company’s Rose Poivree. I don’t know how this escaped my notice back in the day, but I’m loving it.
I have not smelled that one in ages, I should try it again!
You smell great! I still have a bit of a decant left of that one that I tend to foget I have.
Enveloped in FM Lys Mediterranee. My only Lily-centric FB. I had stashed it away for the colder months but it was worth digging it out 😀
TGIF! I am excited about the long weekend.
Twins
Triplets! Running home to bake pumpkin pie tonight because we are celebrating tomorrow.
you smell lovely!
Happy Thanksgiving! To hannahmom, too!
Thanks 🙂
Oh, wait – you’re not in Canada. NM! lol
Yes I am . Nova Scotia to be exact.
The OP isn’t. I know you are one of our northern neighbors 🙂 Have a great holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian perfumista friends!
Happy Thanksgiving! The Harvest Moon was so beautiful last night. It will still be shining through the long weekend.
TGIF! In Donna Karan Gold EdP. Warm, cozy, pretty. One of my no-brainers for Fall.
Twins! I’m sure we’ll be joined by other siblings today.
I hardly ever wear Gold in fall — I always wear it at Easter and the 10 days in summer when my stargazer lilies are in bloom, but other times it’s just when the fancy strikes me. Enjoying it today, but that might be because we’re supposed to have a high temp of 85F.
Yes, here is your older sister in Gold. I should wear this more often.
Hi twin! I wear Gold mostly in fall and winter. I should give it a try in hot weather to see how it develops.
We will be in the lower 80’s today. Enjoying what it is left of this nice weather!
And yet another Gold sista. We smell sumptuous!
I’ve wanted to try DK Gold, but haven’t gotten around to it – I couldn’t decide today, it’s sunny but chilly (seattle?) so i’m wearing Stash, it was handy….
Stash is also a good one for a sunny, chilly day.
I wore Sycomore EDT today but will join you in Gold when I get home.
Enjoy Gold later!
Mine too!
Hi twin!
Coffee and Shanghai Lily
Hey Twin! Joining you with Pumpkin Spice coffee and Shanghai Lily.
Nice combo! I have been drinking lots of Pumpkin Spice coffee. Never get tired of it during this season!
lots of good smelling people today in Shanghai Lily! 🙂
I have nothing (that I know of) with lily, and nothing by either perfumer for next week’s challenge either (but now that I’ve seen his photo I have a huge crush on Aurelien), so I’m anti-participating today in Alahiiiiiiine. I don’t know whether it’s my nose or my skin chemistry or something else, but lately all my perfumes have been more floral than they used to be … not that that’s a bad thing at all. Alahine with more flowers is VERY nice.
It’s a hot day here today – or I would be tempted to join you in wearing Alahine because I like it and because I still haven’t decided on what to wear today. You smell great!
You smell wonderful!
I FINALLY got my hands on some Alahine, courtesy of Elizabeth, and I have got to say, I don’t see what all the fuss is about. It’s quite nice, but…not as wonderful as everyone made it out to be. Humph.
That’s exactly how I feel about L’Heure Bleu. 😉
Rumor has it that it all comes together the 4th time you wear it. I like but don’t love it, but LOVE its cousin Barkhane.
I ve heard that it has been reformulated… maybe the older version is the real thing.
It’s FriYAY!!!!! And a 3 day weekend to boot! WOOT WOOT WOOT!!!!! 🙂
I can’t do lily. Instant headache and sneezefest. I sadly avoid the lily unless it’s a minor player in the scent.
So I went with ELdO You or Someone Like You. Minty Los Angeles vibe!
yes to three days off!!!!!
Wearing Malle’s Lys Mediterranee – Not really feeling it today.
Perhaps it isn’t cold enough yet, or maybe the lushness just isn’t my thing today. I hope it tapers off soon.
My SL Un Lys is in the San Diego house, and the only other lily on hand is Lys Mediterranee, but I wasn’t feeling it either. So I am in AG Nuit Étoilée edp.
I’m wearing Dis Moi, Miroir for the lily project. Tomorrow, its back to Atelier.
Lys du Desert, my only lily fragrance, though Shanghai Lily is also on my ridiculously long list. I love the scent of lilies. They are my favorite flower, but I’ve had bad luck trying to grow them.
That’s a great one, totally forgot about it! You smell wonderful.
Last night Ksawery the orcane stuck my area. The rain was falling horizontal, branches were flying in the air and trees were falling, blocking the streets and railways. It looked disastrous, many people had ni electricity and had their houses damaged.
I am safe now, I was short of water yesterday though.
Sotd is Le Galion Iris, which apart of smelling of iris also has a prominent white lily note.
Glad you are safe and hope everything returns to normal quickly in your area.
Wow, glad you are okay. It’s been a summer of wicked weather, for sure. ⛈????
So glad you are safe now!
Stay dry and safe!
Your perfume is nice, and I didn’t remember it had lily – i’ll smel it again.
Glad to hear you are fine and safe. You smell great!
Yikes! Stay safe and dry.
Glad you are safe!
Happy you are safe !
So glad to hear u are alright lucasai!
Oh, no! Glad you’re ok.
Gosh, I heard nothing about it in Dusseldorf even though Berlin was badly hit. And of course UK media is full of domestic or US political nonsense with no time to talk about the rest of the world where real things are still happening.
Wow. So glad you’re safe!
Oh my goodness. Glad you are ok!f So many scary things going on right now.
I combined TF’s Shangai Lily with SL’s Un Lys. It’s actually a great combination.
Sounds interesting. I’ve got both, must try it one day.
I am flowerless today, instead sporting l’Artisan Tea for Two.
The countdown has begun! Looking forward to a couple of weeks of dithering hither and yon with no agenda to be anywhere other than where I want to be.
Happy Weekend, NSTers✌????
The idea of being unscheduled seems so luxurious! Lucky girl! ????
You smell great! Happy counting! 😉
I wish I could be so free with no specifics plans at all. You are lucky and smelling gorgeous 🙂
Penhaligon’s Lily & Spice. Not one of my all time favorites but the vanilla and spice warm up this rainy gray day.
I’d never even heard of that one! Sounds lovely even if it’s not a favorite 🙂 Too bad, it seems to have been discontinued.
I ended up liking the Lily & Spice much more when I brightened it up with a spritz of L’Artisan Passage d’Enfer. It became really lovely combination of lily and spicy incense with more depth and complexity than either by itself. I’m generally not much given to layering but I’m pretty sure I’ll wear this one again.
Both of these perfumes are at least ten years old and have been gathering dust in the back of the cabinet. It’s nice to see them come alive again.
Wow, that sounds like a great combination 🙂 Yeah, I’m terribly uncreative when it comes to layering, but I love trying out combinations that other people have already figured out!
Totally forgotten about the lily theme, but I don’t think I have anything with lily anyway. SOTD is Ormonde Jayne Woman. I love how it smells. Longevity is great, but it’s really really too quiet for my taste. I can barely smell it.
Have you tried spraying more? 🙂
Oh I sprayed a lot…
I found that too, they are all so shy!. The only OJ that works for me is Taif.
Really!? Woman is bold on me – I actually have to be a little careful about overapplying. So interesting how differently we all react to the same juice.
Same. I spray my OJ Woman carefully because otherwise it becomes overwhelming.
Yosh’s Stargazer. This was in The Sample Sea, and I was baffled by why on earth I had bought it because I’m not. a. fan. of. lily. After sampling it, I realized that I must have read about it being very green and that’s why I wanted to sample it in the first place. Or I was just wacko. The possibilities are endless when contemplating the way my unfathomable brain works …
Anyway, this is a very bright green fragrance, sharp and very radiant without being spikey or witchy. It even made it into my “would like more” list which is not as long as I anticipated it would be yay! Either it doesn’t really smell like lilies, or I am in denial, or a new realm has been revealed.
It was $29 dollars at Haute Look not that long ago…but I just checked and it is no longer available 🙁
Luckyscent has it on sale but not nearly as good as the 74% off sale from HL
and I for one don’t think you are wacko (maybe because I am too?LOL!) as others mentioned a green note.
Hehe! I love your post. I have thought the same thing when trying older samples that have languished – why did I want this in the first place, and am I wacko? So you’re not alone 🙂
Good morning, all! Today I’m wearing Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily. I bought a small bottle when it first came out, which I now see was 2008. It’s been hidden away in my perfume cabinet but I dug it out to revisit. I’m cheating on the lily assignment though because it’s hardly got any. That’s OK because the rest is great! Last night I tried Le Labo Lys 41, which I have a sample of. It’s a potent white floral and I just really do not like it or the smell of lilies in general. The worst ones are those pink and white starburst lilies. A friend had a bouquet in her living room when I visited and I sneezed so much she had to put them away while I was there. (I admit they’re very pretty though.)
you smell great.
I was thinking about this perfume (since I like it and enjoy wearing) but then I checked notes and decided that “lily” in the name wasn’t enough since it meant “water lily” but you smell wonderful!
You smell gorgeous!
I had two choices…both samples. Baiser Vole or Shanghai Lily. The former was more to hand as I ran out the door very early. Just one spritz, which I will replenish soon.
Going with TF Shanghai Lily today, courtesy of Elizabeth!
you smell intoxicating! 😀
Wearing Comme des Garcon Lily–thank you, hannahmom!!
Since this is a lily of the valley, I am not sure whether I am participating in the community project or not, but I smell lovely.
I was just thinking ” Hey, I have some of that” and then realized where you got yours 🙂
I really wish I had worn that rather than the Malle I have on.
It was rather hot here today, but Lily performed well!
That’s a pretty one!
Yes! And I was also wondering whether the current edition of CdG fragrances has been changed at all.
Ineke Gilded Lily today, purchased for a song from Hautelook thanks to Oakland Fresca’s PSA a few weeks back. Gotta love a good bargain.
Speaking of PSAs, TokyoMilk is on Hautelook today.
Thanks for the PSA. Those are some good deals. I almost bought 3 of the perfumes but talked myself down. I may still do it, though.
They are only 14 dollars!!!!! go for it!
When I saw that sale, I went to re-test my sample of this perfume because I remembered liking it. Unfortunately, my sample turned 🙁 Being too practical, I talked myself out of buying in, about which I regret now 🙂
You smell nice!
Twin!
Trying Amouage Figment (W) today. Interested to see how it dries down. Even upon the opening it has a hint of some underlying muskiness which I was drawn to when I smelled it at Scent Bar. Shower after Mysore was JM Lime Basil Mandarin shower oil followed by some Peony and Blush Suede body creme. Happy Friday!
I am wearing Lys Noir, which I sampled at Jovoy. I told the woman I did not like Lily or tuberose and was annoyed when she suggested it but I am obsessed with it. It manages to just barely stay under my tolerance line for cloying and I just love it
Hmmm. I tried that at Anthropologie when they were carrying it here. I found it just a wee much too much ( and this from someone who likes TF Noir Femme). But I can see smelling this on someone while hugging.
Library is freezing today! ( big buildings- hard to regulate temps.) Wearing Rose Cut, and enjoying the rosy-spice on the cold air.
Yes- you smell great! I remember when visiting palaces in Europe and being very happy I had a blazer and scarf with me! I can only imagine how people could bear those drafty homes.
At work we are always freezing to death even though the temperature can be regulated (sigh!). You smell wonderful in Rose Cut!
Wish I could send you a bucket of the heat from my library. I can barely breathe in here.
Prepping for this theme today I realized I didn’t have any lily in my collection! Woe, what a gap. I’m cheating and wearing Miu Miu because it’s lily of the valley…
I don’t have much lily either, even though I like it. It’s like lilac or magnolia — there just aren’t enough good ones.
Wearing a small spritz of LL Lys 41 on my wrists and a larger dose of OJ Frangipani since it’s warm out and is more quiet than the Lys. Enjoying both but the OJ is a love.
I love Fragipany in hot weather but it doesn’t stay as long as i’d want it to. It doesn’t stop me from wearing it 🙂
It starts out strong on me but dies down pretty quickly which makes a good work scent. It’s very faint at the moment.
Joining you with the LL Lys 41 from the sample sea. We smell pretty good. It should hold up nicely with the cooler weather.
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadian NST’ers!
We do smell great! It’s a bit too big for work but I’ve been stealing sniffs of my wrist all day ????
Friday, gang!
1) No lilies. Am in Boucheron today – perfect for a very cool morning of 45F!
2) My favorite fig tree in the neighborhood was trimmed down! Am very sad but I understand why the owner did it ( it was HUGE, blocked light and the figs were starting to invite critters to make a home. Sigh. But there are plenty of figs from picking so will eat those and be grateful- and there are other fig trees in the city as well to pick from. Speaking of fruit, my plum jam turned out wonderful and will be making an appearance in lots of yogurt and cakes this winter! 🙂
3) I look very rock and roll in my leather jacket, black jeans and lace shirt and gelled back Afro. Am in a oldie but good lipstick- Revlon Black Cherry (477) and Fenty foundation which may just have spoiled me for other foundations.
After I dug out my DK Gold this week, I sat down and went through all my bottles, sorting them into winter, summer, and toss. There are three times as many in the last category as there are in either of the other two, and I think I could have been even tougher. I felt so good after having done this! Now to find where I can donate all these bottles.
Oops, mis-posted this, Ede. Sorry. But I wanted to ask where you live that you have figs and 45. You must look fab for Friday!
Actually this was a good comment! I have organized my samples this way and break them out appropriately. The full bottles + minis are the ride or dies. Boucheron has always been a favorite for fall/winter- especially for everyday.
I live in Portland, OR- so figs just ripened about 1-2 weeks ago for this area, but of course in my neighborhood I am at the gateway to the mountains so the mornings are VERY crisp indeed now. We love figs here in Portland and environs, and the season is coming to a close:
https://portlandfoodanddrink.com/local-figs-a-love-letter-to-a-short-sweet-season/
Nice article and great recipes. Thanks for sharing it!
I gave away several bottles of perfume through my local Buy Nothing group. Many cities and neighborhoods have a Facebook page where people offer things for free – I have given away a ton of stuff and know it gets put to use. A lot of places won’t accept donations of used cosmetics/toiletries, so this was an easy way to do that.
That’s awesome. It’s nice that someone else can make use of it. Plus it frees up some space for you too.
My sister in law collects the same stuff (full and even partial used toiletries, etc) and donates them to a Woman’s shelter. I even got a few people at work to donate as well. I have another full box of goodies to take to her this weekend.
The Fenty foundation is really nice. Great coverage.
Isn’t it? I was in Sephora today and tried it out. She has a wide range of colors too. Plus the other makeup looks pretty fun, lots of highlighters.
Did you treat yourself to some foundation?
I got a sample. I still have a half a bottle of too faced foundation to go through before I need more.
I was so distracted by all the shiny objects there that I forgot to ask for a sample. Thank you for the reminder!
You smell great, and it sounds like your outfit was bitchin’!
I don’t have a lot of lilies in my collection, but I do have DK Gold so that’s what I’m wearing today.
Looking at next week’s project, I think the only thing I have is Visa, so I guess I know what I’m wearing next Friday.
Me too. Future twins 🙂
LOL that sounds like we should have some time powers or something. Future Twins ACTIVATE! 😀
LOL!
Robin, that is just the prettiest picture.
I’m in Vanille Galante today. I can’t really smell any lily in it, but Robin said there was, and she’s the authority on all things community project, so I say I get a gold star!
A little fact for you concerning next week’s CP: You’ll note that the Guichard perfumers come from Grasse, and will note that the -ard name ending reminds you of MolinARD and FragonARD. Indeed, when you visit Grasse, you’ll see -ards all around! Historically, -ard was a common ending to last names in that area of France. Voilà, that’s all.
Interesting. I like those little factoids.
Well if you liked that one, you’ll like this one! Factoids are actually fabricated pieces of noninformation that are repeated so much that people think they’re true. Like the definition of “factoid.”
Ha! I like the word, though.
GalimARD, too, the first perfumery in Grasse!
Yup, that was the sign that made me ask my friend from Grasse what was up with all these -ard names! I have a bunch of Galimard soaps 🙂
I am the authority on nothing!
That picture is nicer than the actual cactus jewelry, IMHO 🙂
Lys Carmin for me this morning. My only other lily is TF Shanghai Lily, but I wore it not too long ago. I tried to love DK Gold, but didn’t so I swapped it away. In other news, it’s time for Canadians and USA’ers to vote for their country’s best restroom at http://www.bestrestroom.com. I know this because one of the contenders is here in Portland. However, my favorite is the one that looks into the shark tank.
Nice restrooms! I wish I could have one of those at home.
The Odysea Aquarium and the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel restrooms are my favorites. Thanks for sharing the link.
No lily perfume for me today, too wet, rainy. Wearing no 22 edt today.
I’m sure there’s a lily in there somewhere. You smell lovely anyway.
Ooh, No. 22 edt! You do smell lovely!
No lily perfume – I have a bias against the scent of lilies, so I don’t usually try lily perfumes. (I had a sample of Passage d’Enfer but was underwhelmed – I will re-try it sometime this fall.)
So, Hiris! When you just have to smell like a gorgeous ball of gorgeousness. Just perfect for a pep rally.
Have a great day everyone – I hope it is full of peace and unexpected joyful moments.
Hiris is perfect and you smell gorgeously gorgeous! 🙂
Hiris is beautiful!
Smelling amazing in Fleur de Chine today from a generous NSTer…you know who you are… ????
you smell wonderful!
LOVE Fleur de Chine – you smell elegant.
I wish I wore this one today 🙁 (hate my choice).
You smell great!
didn’t know about the lily challenge, maybe i’ll mix it up with Baiser Vole…..
Acqua di Parma Colonia applied after workout and shower. I forgot about the Friday project.
We are bracing ourselves for “Nate” 🙁
Not sure where storm is going to land or how strong it will be when it lands.
Hope things with Nate do not get so bad. Take care!
Thank you!
Thinking good thoughts for you and hoping for the best. Enough already!
I wasn’t feeling very lily this morning. Went with Coco Noir because the bottle matches my all black attire. I really wish it had more projection. Maybe I’m under spraying.
You smell lovely!
Gucci Bloom has arrived in town ( along with the first of the massive cruise ships that visit over summer). When I look at those ships I just visualise tons and tons of raw sewage spewing into the sea every day , and it makes me cross. The Gucci perfume reminds me of Christian Dior’s Remember Me which must have come out around 2000, pretty and floral. I wish I was wearing La Vierge de Fer as it struck me as a slightly weird metallic lily but I’m not. Instead I am going to torment myself by exploring ylang ylang this week at my local shops…I feel depressed just thinking about it. Wearing Doterra Whisper oil blend.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pV3Y13v2pOU
This is just a clip of Tumanako (hope) a local albatross chick that has just fledged recently and had her first flight
doTERRA, great stuff. My niece sells it and got me addicted!
One spray of Gabrielle last night, and even after showering and wearing Beloved today, I’m getting Gabrielle again (?) or allergies have my nose all wonky. Gabrielle to me smells almost exactly like Coco Mademoiselle.
Is that good or bad? Coco Mademoiselle was kind of meh to my nose.
I like Coco Mad (to me, it smells better on other people), and I was aware of the similarities, but I was hoping Gabrielle would be a little different.
And my take would be a bit different. I don’t like Coco Mad at all, but I do like Gabrielle. YMMV.
That kitty face is adorable.
Ditto this.
Triple this…. I saw it early this morning…
Thank you???? he’s the kitty that hitched a ride in my son’s truck this summer. He’s cute but one morning I woke up to a “snowfall” of shredded paper towels all over the place. ????
Love the kitty!
I do not have any lilies (Lys 41 is on the ‘buy’ list, but there are a few fragrances ahead of it), so I am sitting this one out in Musc Rose attar by Rising Phoenix
I would like a bottle of Lys 41 too!
Hello, NST! I’m posting early today since I will be on the road later on. Taking a road trip to the PA Renaissance Faire/Festival to help a friend celebrate his 40th birthday over the weekend. So, no Internet. See you all on Monday!
SOTD = SL De Profundis, from the sample stash. I am out of my funk, and back to wearing scents. However, I’m thinking that I should have tried something different. It seems that this is one of the “cool weather” Serge Lutens to my nose, and it is NOT cool in my part of the world.
Editing myself to say that the WEATHER is not cool. I just realized I typed some terrible grammar up there.
I love DeProfundis but usually only wear it during fall. Where is fall BTW?
And have fun!
I’m hoping fall will be here in my state soon!! High of 73 next week. Hope it is fall soon for you also!
That is a cute kitty.
Thank you! Your orange beauty was the inspiration for me to change my photo. ????
I hope your cat is better.
I was scratching my head over lily, but then remembered I have a sample of Shanghai Lily. I like it, but not enough to buy.
Same here. It has poor longevity for me as well. I do like it but not FBW.
SOTD is Ineke “Gilded Lily”
Top: pineapple, rhubarb, grapefruit and elemi;
Mid: lily;
Base: patchouli, oakmoss and labdanum.
Well, it’s undeniably lily. And the bottle is very nice. Someone else is welcome to the rest of the world’s supply of this one. :^)
SOTD yesterday was Majda Bekkali “Fusion Sacree Obscur”.
Top: rum, celery, sweet orange, neroli, cardamom, lavender, bergamot and citron;
Mid: coffee, geranium, clove and carnation;
Base: liquorice, benzoin, opoponax, cedar, sandalwood, vanilla, caramel, musk and ambergris.
So, this one was worth trying, but I didn’t love it in the end. The fantastic explosion of spices, woods and fruits at the start was marred by a soapiness I didn’t enjoy. Then it got more woody, and the caramel built up and it was just a bit too much for me. I did not get any lavender, so a very different reaction to Kanuka’s last week. :^D
That’s interesting,eh?
Now I know why I made it a rule not to wear perfumes from samples (unless I tried it already many times and plan on buy the perfume after I’m done with the sample): to go with the CP, I put on one of the lily perfumes, for which I had a sample but didn’t spend enough time testing previously. I HATE it on me. I won’t mention the name since I saw that several people wear it today and enjoy. But, in general, I knew that I didn’t like lily in perfumes – so I’m not surprised, just annoyed that it clings to my skin.
On the positive note – it’s Friday, and I don’t plan to work on the weekend!
Lucky you with not working the weekend. I have no such luck because I have to finish a presentation ( not much more to do). Unfortunately, I have to monitor Nate and will definitely have to spend at least 3 hours, likely more, to prepare for its impact. I hope it ends up being a nothing!
I spoke too soon 🙁 I haven’t finished what I planned to, so now I’ll probably spend at least 2-3 hours on Sunday working (tomorrow is sacred! I need my rest). Oh, well.. 🙂
I think it’s a universal law that scrubbers must also be tenacious clingers.
True. I noticed that trend 🙂
No lilies for me today. I’m wearing Seville l’aube. Again! It’s been a summer favorite for me and after a week of rain and rain and rain and clouds and temps in the 70s, we’re back to 89 and sunny and hot – so summer once more.
You smell great! And yes, I wanted to plan the lily project for cool weather and that did not work out.
My lily scent for today is Tocca Stella. It turns out I don’t really have any lily frags, so I made a pit-stop at Sephora so I could participate.
I’m looking forward to indulging in some good old-fashioned superstitious preparation for the Diamondbacks-Dodgers NLDS game in a few hours. I did a bit of faux-numerology for uniform numbers and wore N°22 for the Wild Card Game the other night, so I have to do it again, of course. Ya gotta do what ya gotta do, right? ????
Have yourselves a wonderful weekend, wherever you are, fellow NSTers!
Go Diamondbacks! I hated to see J.D leave, but I’m happy that he is on a winning team.
Believe me, D-backs fans are extremely happy to have “Just Dingers” on our team! ???? I know exactly how you feel, though.
Woot!! Go D-backs!!
Yesssss!
Jour d’Hermes for today, Vanille Galante for tonight, here’s to hoping a lily or two will shine through.
NST, you smell maaaaah-velous.
No lilies for me! Nothing centered on lily, anyway. I thought about Idylle as it has LOTV and lily is listed as a supporting note. But it was Dryad that called my name today. Got a wonderful surprise in the mail today from a perfume angel and I intend to do some side-by-side smackdowns very soon. Perfume is so much fun, and perfume people are the best 😀
So true! Enjoy the smackdowns!
SOTD = Dior Dune
I am absolutely surprised that no one else wore this today!
People, why don’t I wear this more often? It is a gorgeous, long lasting perfume. I actually spritzed more today than I ever have (5!) and woot! Even though it has tons of flowers besides lily (peony! rose! jasmine! ylang ylang! ), it does not smell like a floral fragrance; instead, it is aldehylic ambery sandalwood goodness. I have a vintage bottle (from 1987, I think) and a smaller one from 1994 ( but I could be off).
I was going to go with Dune from off-site storage today but…
Dune was perfume that one of my friends wore non-stop for years so it never even occurred to me to try to wear it 🙂
I would have worn Dune but I loved the sample so much that I “coneheaded” through it and used it up in one day!!!
Wearing Tom Ford Lys Fume. Lovely fresh-spicy lily, not particularly smoky to my nose. It used to annoy me when people posted about wonderful discontinued perfumes that I would probably never smell, and probably shouldn’t smell, to avoid the perfume equivalent of unrequited love. Now here I am a few years later, one of those annoying people. Lys Fume hasn’t been discontinued very long, and I got my very gently used bottle from eBay.
I love lily in perfume–the arum variety, not -of-the-valley. As with orange blossom, I will sniff anything that lists it as a note, even a La Vie est belle flanker. Looking
(Whoops)…forward to reading everyone else’s picks, and hoping to find out about something new.
Wearing a longtime favorit lily fragrance today: Lily, by Lili Bermuda. It never fails to lift my spirits and bring back happy memories of our only family vacation in lovely Bermuda. I posted about Lily here: https://scentsandsensibilities.co/2016/05/06/may-muguet-marathon-lily-by-lili-bermuda/. Happy Friday!