Almost-Friday, plus, National Hippo Day and Susan B Anthony Day. What fragrance are you wearing?
It's a stretch, but playing on the lucky bamboo theme in the stamp, I went with Hermès Le Jardin de Monsieur Li, inspired by a (real? imaginary? I can't remember, if I ever knew) Chinese garden with giant bamboo, among other things. Anyway, I am smelling most auspicious.
Reminder: on 2/16 we're celebrating the Lunar New Year...wear an auspicious fragrance to ring in the Year of the (Earth) Dog.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2018, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: the USPS 2018 Year of the Dog stamp is 50¢. "Combining original artwork by Kam Mak with two elements from the previous series of Lunar New Year stamps—Clarence Lee’s intricate cut-paper design of a dog and the Chinese character for “dog,” drawn in grass-style calligraphy by Lau Bun—art director Ethel Kessler has created a culturally rich stamp design that celebrates the diversity of the American experience."
Today’s SOTD is Edward Bess’ Spanish Veil, from a sample received from Aedes. Holy moly, this is absolutely gorgeous! I wasn’t terribly impressed with EB’s initial foray into perfume in 2012; Eau la la was kind of meh, especially for the price. I spotted this one when picking out my free samples for an Aedes order, and the listed notes for this one – tonka bean, sandalwood, guaic wood – sounded promising.
Well, this MORE than lives up to its promise! It has a rich, slightly resinous quality. There is mystery and sexy, warm skin behind that black veil. You just close your eyes, tilt back your head, and inhale this beauty. It has rich but gentle sillage – at least dabbed from the vial – so it’s very office friendly. I’ve just had two other early-bird colleagues tell me “you smell so good,” and that never happens to me at work! Jessica’s review from last year – https://nstperfume.com/2017/02/23/edward-bess-spanish-veil-fragrance-review/ – is spot on, with the caveat that I’m not getting the sense of mimosa that she did; that’s a relief for me, since I generally hate what that note does on my skin.
I think I know what I want for my birthday this year…..
You’re making it sound SO GOOD
So fun to see a dog-themed slant in the SOTD thread image every single day this week!
I started a reorg project for my samples last night and got overwhelmed. I’m skipping iris for now since I need to get a handle on these multiple piles o’ vials. Starting the day in CB IHP Cradle of Light.
And…. that was not supposed to go here! urgh!
To respond to TTBC responding to LID — YES that SV does sound good!!!!! Agree!!
You smell wonderful. I think all three that he released at the same time are really well done.
I have not sniffed that one, but I LOVE Genre.
Spanish Veil is absolutely beautiful. The rest of his line up m, esp Genre are great as well!!
Good morning all. Going to be nearly 65 degrees today so the grey skies are a bit more bearable.
Today is my Mom’s birthday. Oddly enough it is also my Aunt’s birthday…born on the same day, seven years apart. Two remarkable women (and hefty wine drinkers ????????????).
In Noun by Bogue which I was terrified of after reading the reviews but this is outstanding. No Slim Jim note here.
Have a great day!
I really like Noun a lot too and no Slim Jim note on me either.
AW, happy birthday to your mom and your aunt!
My mother was thrilled when one grandchild was born on her birthday, and my younger son was likewise when his cousin was born on his birthday.
Happy Birthday to both your mother and aunt!
Happy birthday to mom and aunt!
Happy birthday to your mom and aunt! I too have been afraid to sample Noun.
All I can say is do not be afraid. This is not strange or Slim Jim smoked meat on me at all. My finger is on the PayPal trigger. ????
Happy Birthdays to your mom and aunt! In my family, we have cousins born on the same day, 5 years apart.
I laughed at being terrified after reading reviews; I’ve been in that boat, too. Sometimes that terror is justified….. ???? Glad to hear it worked out better for you!
Third person now in two days who’s said similar: “those reviews were crazy off!” remarked one friend. Getting my butt over to Luckyscent PDQ…
Thank you all for the well wishes for my Mom and Aunt. They are having a spa day!!
passing a virtual cup of wine!
Happy birthday to your mother and aunt! I will enjoy a glass of wine in their honor!
Happy birthday to the remarkable women in your life!
Sometimes the terror makes me want to really try something (like Secretions Magnifique-though it was not a happy ending ???? I was terrorized).
I really need to take a sniff of that scent. Seems like it is not that well liked. I wonder if it really smells like sweat and that stuff.
There are people who really like it. To me it was just harshly metallic and, therefore, nauseating. I can see what they were getting at but…
I requestes NOUN as a freebie for a LuckyScent order. Methinks it had been delivered and I will get my eager little paws on it later!
Auspicious SOTD Fleur de Chine
Sip of the day twinnings earl grey
My heart breaks for Florida and hoping no NSTers are affected by this tragedy
Today is my fasting day & may my efforts serve as a cause for a more peaceful and joyful world
Amen
Yes to these sentiments.
I really appreciate the sentiments you expressed here Lovetosmellgood and admire your fasting.
I am distressed that I’m not more distressed by what happened in Florida yesterday. This has become too normal.
Yes, this. I keep trying to recapture the horror I felt at some of the earliest mass shootings of our time–something like the Virginia Tech massacre–in an effort to remember how horrible this should actually feel.
Yes. Thoughts and prayers for those who were lost and their family and friends. Lots of thanks to first responders and those who provide after care around the world when these tragedies happen,
I wish perfume were the answer!
Today was a good day for Earl Grey tea.
I layered two Lush scents today: Devil’s Nightcap (mossy and earthy) and Dirty body spray (minty and grassy). I think I kind of smell like a dog who rolled in the grass on a wet day (well, minus the wet fur – just grass, moss and mud). Not very office-friendly but it’s a fun combo.
That’s a daring layering combo — it does sound like fun.
Sounds fun to me. Wish I could get a little sniff of you!
SOTD ELDO Fils de Dieu (du Riz et des Agrumes)
Yay, it’s Almost Friday! This week seems to drag on and on and on. At least it’s sunny and around 30’F. Compared to just a few days ago, it’s positively balmy. It won’t last but I am really enjoying the sun and warmth.
February drags on and on, despite being a short month. You do smell great !
Love this one. I’m hoarding the last of my sample – if I have some, I don’t need a bottle, right?
Nope, though I got a bottle during Sephora’s December sale for the splitmeet this weekend. You could restock cheaply if you are so inclined
House cousin, in Rien. Time to be an Executive Lady, and generally take no guff.
Yes to Executive Lady! My go-to for spine-of-steel mode is Chanel No 19
Indochine for me today. Nothing to do with hippos or Susan B Anthony. Oh well.
You smell great!
You smell fabulous!
And everyone needs a little hippo in their lives; try Fiona: http://cincinnatizoo.org/the-fiona-show/ (watching Fiona videos got me through Hurricane Irma – who knew a hippo could be soothing?)
These videos are awesome! It’s good I didn’t know about Fiona when her mama was pregnant because I would’ve become obsessed…. as happened with Bei Bei and even worse last year with April. Me and babycams = total distraction
I want a hippopotamus for Christmas. ????
Lordy, that Fiona is a HUNKAHUNKABURNINLOVE…! So adorable! Thanks for that link ????
Smelling good Deva!
Thanks Petunia????
No time to think this morning and just grabbed the first bottle I saw which was Tom Ford’s Vert Encens.
You smell fabulous!
Thanks!
House cousins!
Fleur de Chine is lovely too.
You smell great!
How was your Galentine’s get together?
SOTD Aroma M Nobara-Cha, my most worn scent this winter, probably tied with Idylle Love Blossom. Added a spritz of Papillon Tobacco Rose on top for extra rosiness.
I really don’t know what to do with my bottle of Nobara-Cha. I mailed a bottle of Agent Provacateur within Canada for the Freebie Meet and it cost me over $15 (Canadian). I don’t want to spend that much money to get rid of a bottle of scent that I already spent well over $100 on. Cautionary tale – don’t blind buy.
Maybe wait for the swap meet? Then you can get something you want in exchange.
Maybe someone who is interested would like to pay for the shipping.
I know-I shipped a small decant to Canada once and it cost me $11. Are there any NSTers near you that might want it that can pick it up? Sorry about the costly blind buy ???? That’s disappointing.
I’m in Kitchener. Don’t think there are other perfumistas here, but I will check that facebook page.
Oops, meant this for cazaubon.
My own mistake.
Wait for the swap meet, you will find someone..
I live in Montreal, can’t recall what city you’re in, but perhaps a local swap is possible for you, or someone willing to pay postage? There is a facebook page called Great Canadian Fragrance Exchange, you could sign up and post your swap?
Grabbed a sample from a bag and got CdG Black Pepper. Off to the surgical consult with my dog to get some answers regarding the tumor on his leg. Still hoping they can spare it. May the year of the dog be lucky for him!
Keeping my fingers crossed for you and your pup!
Sending good wishes to him!
Best wishes for a good outcome for your doggie!
Best wishes for the pup! Hope too they can spare the leg.
Fingers crossed!
Just got back and we got great news. They can take the tumor without taking the leg! The wound will not be able to be completely closed (not enough skin on the leg), so it will take about 6 weeks to fully heal, but I am so relieved! Of course, we still need to know what grade the tumor is, but if we remain lucky and it is a low grade, there’s a good chance it will never come back. Thank you all for your good wishes!!
Great news!
What a relief! Sounds like there’s still lots of bumpy road ahead but at least they are confident they can get the whole thing off and keep the leg. Fingers crossed that the growth is benign (or if not then that it goes dormant!!!).
So happy to hear this!
That is fantastic news!
Good news for your dog! One hurdle down.
That’s such great news!
Yay!
I did a layering experiment this morning, mixed Miss Dior vintage edt with Guerlain SDV, I quite like the result.
I am not working today, staying at home and practicing some calligraphy (new love).
Calligraphy looks like a great hobby, good for you!
Dear Hera, I have always wanted to try calligraphy. Tell me more and how did you get started?
I always loved writing and I took some Calligraphy (Copperplate) lessons here in Montreal, I loved it so much, I am continuing practicing by myself and taking some more lessons.
I find it very relaxing, cause you have to concentrate a lot on the writing, you forget everything else . It is hard but since I am doing this only for myself there is no pressure and just a pure enjoyment. I really recommend it.
Many years ago, a local high school offered enrichment classes in the evening an I took up calligraphy. I’ve used it to write place cards for my sisters’ weddings, invitations for my BIL’s mom’s 90th birthday, book plates. It’s fun!
SOTD Gris Clair, my foggy day scent.
SOTD is Le Dix, partly because I have to interview someone today and need to be office-friendly, and partly just because I love it.
therabbitsflower, if you’re here today: I had no idea PG Cuir d’Iris had been d/c’d, and you’re right that it has disappeared from everywhere. Don’t lose hope – keep watching ebay, and even etsy – there are some etsy shops that specialize in hard-to-find perfumes, and the CdI might show up there one day.
Thanks for the encouragement and the suggestion to check on Etsy! I do tend to forget to look there for perfume.
I don’t have a SOTD yet. I’m confused because of the sudden changeup of our weather. Suddenly I have to turn on the air conditioning rather than the heat. But here’s a video for Happy Hippo Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7wTdvu_0dQ
Air conditioning! How warm is it?
It was 80 yesterday and super-humid, also.
Awww, so cute! I love when she is swimming and starts spinning
I don’t think she could be any cuter. I love the kisses with Mom.
Lovely!
yay, Fiona!
thanks, Calypso, I needed a smile today.
That was soooo cute.
I needed that! Very heart warming. My kitty’s name is Fiona, too.
Arpege today just because I love it (although I’m sure it’s auspicious as well).
I just bought a bottle of Arpege late last year, and it is becoming one of my favorites. You smell great!
Envious of both of you! I only have a drip of Arpege left in a decant a friend gifted. You both smell fantastic.
I’m in Safran Troublant today, which I think is going to rival my love for Voleurs de Roses. I see another full bottle in my future.
Do it!
Estee Lauder Modern Muse
You smell great Robin!
Why thank you! And of course so do you.
Working outdoors today. At least the temperature will be close to 63 degrees, so I am enjoying it. In Infusion d’Iris Absolue from the freebiemeet (thanks a lot SheriG!). Take care everyone!
You smell fantastic and totally appropriate in this spring-like weather.
Thank you! You also smell wonderful in Seville a L’Aube!
I am joining you in Infusion d’Iris Absolue. Stay warm!
Hi twin! We smell great!
Lucky to have warmer weather today! You smell wonderful ????
Yesterday, I scheduled the site visit for today knowing that it was going to be nice. It is ok now and I hope it gets warmer.
Oh you smell wonderful!
Thank you! You too smell wonderful in Shalimar Light!
So glad you’re enjoying it!
I am! Big Thanks!
Hey, you got a break with the weather today! Excellent!
It was very comfortable outside!
Had a craving for orange blossom last night so I’m wearing Seville a L’Aube today.
Today I could of went with an orange blossom scent because of the weather but I went with TF FdC instead for plums and magnolia
Mmmm… that sounds nice.
Month of Iris continues in Prada Infusion d’Iris Absolue. Puppy is slowly recovering from her very stressful 24 hours at the vets. I promised her no more vets until we go back home to Montreal (have to get a health certificate to fly).
Poor puppy
Why did she have to spend 24 h with the vet? (I missed this!)
Oh, she did not spend all that time at the vets, I just meant that over the past 24 hours she had two really stressful appointments. She is calmer and breathing better now.
That’s good to hear
Hope your pup is feeling better soon!
You smell great.
Glad your puppy is feeling better! And you are smelling fantastic in your Prada.
Joining you with Iris Absolue (plus I added a few sprays Heure Exquise EDT).
We got more than an inch of rain overnight and it’s still coming! We needed it desperately, so I’m not even mad that one of my new gutters was apparently installed incorrectly, way back in October.
Wearing FM’s Une Rose. I admire this one, but I don’t love it. It has a boozy quality that doesn’t quite work for me.
Well, I think you smell wonderful. I think that’s what I like about it. It has a wine-y quality to it.
I hadn’t thought of it as specifically wine-y, but you’re right. I don’t like wine (I know, I know), so maybe that’s why I can’t get into this one.
Wine and roses sounds like something I need in my life!
Sitting here waiting – for the third time this week – for the AT&T guy to come fix my TV and internet (if I suddenly disappear, you’ll know why). Grrrr……
I need something auspicious, so I’m wearing Ava Luxe #23.
Feel your pain. We went through that with Fios.
Tubereuses Castane by Maison Lancome last night for my Valentine’s dinner at Del Posto in New York. And wearing it again today!
It must be delicious then? (and hope the dinner was too!)
I don’t know why, but none of my perfumes have been calling my name lately. I’m wearing Alien, leather version, because it always smells good.
Sometimes I feel the same way, thats why I am happy for these community projects
Sounds like the February blahs to me. ????
Showered and mixed Boots Almond body butter with my regular body lotion. A couple of spritzes of Prada Infusion d’Amande sample courtesy of a kind NSTer. May I say I love how I smell?
Heading to a conference tomorrow for the weekend. Been told scents are not allowed. Sad…but I understand. Maybe I’ll sneak the body butter with me….it’s so subtle and close.
I used to have a small jar of that Boot’s. It’s pretty subtle, don’t think it would stand out. I was at a group meditation this week and the woman sitting next to me had her leftover Thai food in a bag right next to me and the smell was really getting to me after a while. So, I guess I understand, too.
Good morning everyone.
I’m wearing Ma Bête by Eris Parfums, a lovely bright chypre that’s giving me the yellow citrus and coriander freshness I need to get into this morning. It’s cold in LA but there’s some hot construction dudes outside my window keeping me warm. Chypre-siren for the dudes?
Lol. Glad you have the construction workers. That gave me a laugh.
Some days you need more than just sunshine and a sweater.
Enjoy the view!
I’m also smelling most auspicious today, in SSS Rose Musc. I gave myself three solid sprays 1.5 h ago, and it has just gotten stronger and stronger since then. I love it. I miss SSS.
I’m pretty bad at the eBay game. I missed out on a bottle of Box of Eels going for a very good price this morning while having breakfast with a friend. Now I’m grumpy, even though breakfast was lovely. I just have to keep reminding myself: It’s just perfume!
I am still hoping she will find someone to take over the business! (Or maybe she already has? I have not been checking her blog)
It doesn’t sound like she has yet! But I also hope she will.
Rose Musc update: I went for a 45-min swim, then 5-min sauna and a shower, and I can still smell the dregs of RM. It’s possible it’s stuck to my sweater, but I’m still impressed.
I think it would be quite difficult to fill her shoes.
Have you tried using Auction Stealer or some other that type services? I think they have a free option (for 2 or 3 auctions per week). You just set the maximum price you’re willing to pay, and they will bid several seconds before the closing time for you.
Wow I didn’t know such services existed! I’ll definitely try them. Thanks!!
Retrying Queen from a sample again, and still not getting on with it. One of the altos in my community chorus wears it and it smells SO GREAT on her, but it’s making me feel queasy. (Same way that most Lauders do — it *smells* fine, but my stomach always rebels 2 hours in.) Thinking of scrubbing and going for something else. Vamp a NY, maybe.
It’s gray and rainy here but 57F. Bleagh.
I’m hurting for Florida. Nearly 20 years since Columbine, 11 since Virginia Tech… we have to do something.
I have the same problem with EL scents. Bummer.
Jason Kottke posted thoughts late yesterday at kottke.org. I won’t say whether I agree/disagree with his article (want to keep NST apolitical), but I will say it helps to read other peoples’ words when my own have deserted me.
You’re right, of course, on apolitical chat here. And thanks for the link.
No, we can’t have that conversation here, but boy I hope it is happening everywhere else. And without getting political — I think? — I loved his phrase “Groundhog Day loop of gun violence”, because boy is that so true no matter what you think about gun control.
I am hurting for Florida as well. I have had knots in my stomach since hearing it yesterday. Those poor kids and their parents….I cannot imagine.
Some of the kids who spoke on tv look like little kids…I know they’re in HS but the ones I saw were likely very very young freshmen! And the stories of heroic acts…made me want to cry all over again!
Vamp a NY is a winner for me — though I swear, it’s near identical to TF Orchid Soleil. I should do a side by side and figure out if I really need to keep both. I also wonder about Vamp in colder weather; I tried OS in deep winter once and it did not agree with me, perhaps like what you’re reporting re Queen. I never get the tortilla/buttered corn thing thankfully, just OTT goodness in these two.
I didn’t like Orchid Soleil – it seemed plasticky. Vamp is buttery, yeah, and totally trashy in a beach-read sort of way, but it seems I like that.
SOTD is Bees Bliss. I am going to miss this one. I’m kicking myself for not buying a large bottle.
I’ve heard so many good things I’m sorry I missed it too.
I ave a 5 ml decant that I am hoarding.
For once my impulsiveness paid off – I bought a 5ml travel spray and liked it so much I immediately ordered the 34ml bottle. Whew!
I was planning to order it after I returned from my cruise at the beginning of February. You know, just in case I stumbled across something while away. I’m hoping that the new owner will continue making scent. Regrets for me. I’m so glad that you were able to get a bottle.
Dropping by to say hi! Work has been manic, life has been challenging… it ought to be Friday, already, says I, but it’s not.
SOTD is J Crew Arquiste No 57. I smell like a boozy pencil. In a good way.
…drunk pencils, I love it.
That sounds appealing!
Good to see you, pixel!
Wafting a cloud of Amouage Fate today. It reminds me that in the New Year, I may not be able to micromanage everything. The trick is employing grace and rationality in dealing with unavoidable surprises, not losing my mind in an attempt to exert control.
You smell gorgeous.
Fate is wonderful, especially so on a less than stellar day ✌????
In Arielle Shoshana again to see if I wanted to host it in a split meet or see if I’d like a split should someone else host one. I think it’s no on hosting – not enough of a love. Made the happy discovery yesterday that Santal 33 is a perfect office scent for me – long lasting but low projecting, smells wonderful, and I’m far enough from hipster land that it’s not a an ubiquitous scent. Shout out to Tiffanie for the freebie meet Le Labo set she sent my way!
Happy Thursday to all – it’s my day to work from home, so it’s a favorite weekday.
It’s great Santal 33 is a win. Enjoy!
Hmm. Maybe I should split that one. I want about 10ml, for sticky summer days, but I do not want a whole bottle. (For the record, it was completely fabulous on Kauai last July, but until teh hubs retires and buys that condo in Kapa’a…) So until Ari commissions a 10ml travel spray, I guess a split is the only way for me to get a small portion.
I feel similar – 10ml seems like a good size…but I think to host, I should want to have 30ml at least, and I’m not sure I do, though the bottle sure looks pretty!
I’d be down for a split too! It’s fun, but I don’t think I’d get through a whole bottle.
Santal 33 is also the (un)official fragrance of NYC …
I ended up splitting 2 bottles of Arielle Shoshana at the last Splitmeet. I got the bottles at 20% off (IIRC) from the boutique’s anniversary promotion or maybe Ari’s birthday.
SotD = Bogue MEM, weird and comforting.
Looking for an iris for later today . . .
Great choice. I think MEM is a masterpiece. ????
Thanks, Scott!
MEM is one of the most interesting perfumes I have smelled. I love the lavender, and I adore ylang, but together? Whoa! And champaca is usually a hard NO for me. But in MEM that note makes me want to sniff more more more. It’s that rare attraction-repulsion jolie laide feeling.
And the whole of MEM works together like a beautiful piece of clockwork, or a sculpture. I love it.
Atelier Iris Rebelle. Entirely work appropriate and easy enough to wear, not going to fall in love though. Have yet to find an iris that I adore, perhaps it doesn’t exist.
I think you smell great!
We have to do something about this!
After my rose choice for yesterday, I’m back to Guerlain.
Cuir Beluga. This is a perfume that makes me wish I was back home with my pup cuddling instead of at the office working. Looking forward to the long weekend.
Ah! Totally forgot it’s a long weekend! Thanks for the happy reminder and hope you get lots of puppy cuddling this weekend.
Puppy cuddles are the best. Only one more day!
Cuir Beluga ❤️
I’m in Angela Flanders’ Patchouli Spice, which despite not having a single drop of lavender in it, smells very much like lavender to me. I did a wrist to wrist with Caldey Island Lavender… I still smell the PS as a lavender–a lavender patchouli with maybe a hint of ginger! Okay, next to the Caldey Island I am now better able to pick out the notes that are supposed to be there, ostensibly patchouli, ginger, and cardamom… This scent is very auspicious as I always enjoy a bracing lavender, even if it is really patchouli, cardamom, and ginger!
Good morning all! I need to start getting out of bed earlier to keep up with NST, I read everyone’s comments in tne evening, but it’s not the same. Meanwhile, our warm weather continues, and I’m hot and sweaty over breakfast, which is not a common thing. I’ll be wafting Ninfeo Mio today.
Ninfeo Mio is a great summer scent. ????
You smell delicious! ????????
Cuir de Lancome. Been too long since I wore this one.
Gorgeous stuff!
I’m in Shalimar Light today which is such a love for me, but we are having the very unusual rainy day here in NM and I wish I’d gone with the EdP or a dab of the extrait.
Heart breaking for Florida. Just so devastating.
I am looking forward to the splitmeet!
Tragic. I can only think to pray.
Huitieme Art Shermine for today
Nice! This may be SOTD tomorrow!
No 19 EDT, and it’s perfect for today. I’ve had a hard time focusing at work this week, so I hope this will help.
After lunch today, I spent a few minutes watching a backhoe pick up the debris left over from the demolition of a small house on property the city just purchased. They plan for it to be green space, but of course since it is directly behind the library, I plan on it being future expansion space. The reason that I am mentioning it is that the first thing that grabbed my attention was the smell of wet dirt. The smell of wet dirt was intoxicating. I am aware of Demeter’s Dirt, but can anyone think of another fragrance that smells like wet dirt?
Have you tried Demeter Thunderstorm? That’s quite earthy.
Two smellbents that are a bit more green but remind me of the smell of digging over my vegetable garden are Florists Fridge and, to a lesser extent, Hot House…they are definitely more of a gardeners dirt than a demolition dirt. A 4ml of Florists Fridge might be worth the risk?
The demeter one called Snow, actually smells like wet soil to me.
I was just thinking about Snow as I got one in my Sniffapalooza goodie bag from 2 years ago.
Mirus Silver Lining smells like a garden after rain, and wet dirt/mulch is perhaps the most prominent note in it!
There might be a couple of oud perfumes from Soivohle that would work. I definitely got dirt from Carpathian Oud.
Oriza Legrande Chypre Mousse!
Ha! I have a bottle of that winging its way to me! ❤️????
Woop woop!
I think SSS Forest Walk also smells like wet dirt, among other things.
CBIHP Black March smells exactly like wet soil to me, the rich crumbly kind.
Started out in 24F vintage parfum. My bottle of Coco Mad Intense arrived, then spritzed Dior Poison that also was delivered today. So far the no-buy is going “great”. ????
Haha. I’ve given up on pretending I’m on a no-buy.
Ha! What do you think of the intense?
I like it very much, the amber is really nice. It’s definitely coco mademoiselle, so if you like that, you’ll like the Intense. I bet.
Wow! You are wearing some serious heavy hitters today.
I’m still under my theoretical budget, but the year is still young!
Hey, I like your No Buy Style????????
Robin, I’m really digging the look of today’s postage stamp. However, I have a bunch of the “Forever” stamps that rarely get used now that so many of our bills are paid online.
SOTD = Byredo Gypsy Water, from the sample stash. I keep thinking that this sample is almost done, but it keeps surprising me. Needed something easy today for errands and other reasons.
My dad collected stamps but once they became self-stick, there was no point in collecting them except the First Day covers. Anyway, so whenever he saw colorful and interesting stamps, he bought several sheets of each. We have so many of the 32,33,37c stamps that I ended up giving $150 worth of these stamps to a neighbor who does not pay bills online and I myself continue to use them…all I have to do is replenish my 10c and under stamps. And I also have a ton of the forever stamps. My stamp “collection” feels like my perfume collection — I will not be able to use them up in my lifetime! How’s this for a first world problem?
I’m going to confess that when I had too many stamps with an out of date rate for first class, I used them without regard for overpayment in order to use them up. Thank God for Forever Stamps!
Oy, I am twitching! Although I shouldn’t because as much as many of us malign the post office, they really do a good job for so little!
Your dad’s stamp story made me smile, Hajusuuri. Thanks.
Thank you. He also went OTT with state quarters. He tracked when the quarters were issued and made his rounds of the banks to get multiple roll$$$ and for the ones where he couldn’t get the minimum quantity, he went to a coin dealer. He also bought coin books and made complete state quarter sets and gave them away – every teenager worker at Wegmans, children or grandchildren of Wegmans employees, all my cousins (ALL, including the adult cousins and even their boyfriends and girlfriends and children)…I could go on and on but won’t — you get the picture. We also gave him all our state quarter change.
I see now where you inherited the tendency to collect things and then share them liberally with others! How lovely.
Truedat ????
I loved these stories! Thank you for sharing.
We go through way less stamps too, but I do need them for a few things. It’s sort of funny though that when we all used them all the time, they were so much less attractive!
SOTD = Prada Olfactories Purple Rain
I love this from its hefty clear crystal no sharp edges bottle to the effervescent iris vetiver depths. It is a lot less powdery version of Prada Infusion d’Iris Absolue but more, way way more expensive. Is it worth it? You bet! This is the one of those rare occasions where the philosophy of why pay for something cheaper if you can afford the more expensive item works. ????
While YMMV, I was perplexed as to why anyone thought this was rooty and resembles ISM! I do love ISM.
Guys, I have a $50 off $200 purchase SFA coupon for which Beauty purchases qualify. What should I get? Decisions decisions!
Good luck deciding what you will get at Saks!
Maybe Guerlain Lui, plus a lipstick or mascara?
Testing two samples simply because they are by Alberto Morillas, and I like some of his work.
Guccy Guilty Absolute for women is a fruitchouli, very well done, but not my thing (I was hoping for a slightly more feminine version of GGA for men). Also I think I would prefer it done with a light of dose real patchouli rather than whatever patch fraction they are using. The raspberry-peach elements are pleasing.
Bulgari Goldea is very pretty, but it’s kind of a big-haired blonde scent to me.
I think they are both worth sampling.
I was also hoping that GGAPF was a feminized version of the Pour Homme which I felt was too masculine. The fruitchuoliness hurt my teeth!
I admit I only dabbed it. I’m wondering about layering a tiny amount of the Femme version with the Homme, though.
I did not think of that. The only place that has it right now is Macy’s, I think and they don’t give out any samples unless you buy something and even then, you sometimes have to pry them out of their hands.