Monday, if it matters. Birthdays today: Samuel Morse, Ulysses Grant, Coretta Scott King. Also, Prime Rib Day, if you can pull that off. What fragrance are you wearing?
I went with Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'Eau.
Reminder: 5/1 is May Day! Don't forget to rabbit rabbit rabbit, and wear the fragrance that sent you down the rabbit hole. (I think someone suggested this project, raise your hand if it was you!)
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2020, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: top image is Untitled [cropped] by けんたま/KENTAMA at flickr; some rights reserved.
Feeling orange blossomy on this grey Monday. Put on And the World is Yours with some Neroli Blanc Intense.
Hope you get some sunshine soon! ☀️
They say Wednesday! Crossing fingers.
I bet you smell incredible! I hope the sun comes out soon.
Thanks! We are promised sun for Wednesday, but their predictions are frequently overly optimistic.
We have had way more grey than usual lately too, so I feel your pain!
My son, “Really? You turned on your heater?”
On my way to the funeral right now. I applied no 22 to my ankles. I am saying screw it and getting a full bottle, life is too short.
Any time is a hard time for a funeral but it must particularly difficult these days: my condolences. Life *is* short and we should take whatever pleasures we can from it.
There you go!
and My condolences.
Condolences and yes, screw it. Get the bottle.
Agreed. Big hug to you, you smell great, buy a bottle and wear it any time you want to.
I hope the service brings you some peace. And I agree, get the bottle. And when it arrives, spritz with abandon!
That’s the spirit!
Condolences, and do say yes every chance you get!
Thanks guys. Got some great financial news today as well. Looks like I may be able to get two bottles. I am going to make the Luckyscent order tomorrow. I keep coming back to the Hedonist travel set. It looks like URV is in stock for now at Luckyscent.
Glad you got some good news! Enjoy your new bottles.
Hurray for your good news!
Today it’s a drop or two of Fougére Bengale by Parfum d’Empire, a tobacco-and-lavender fougére that smells strongly of curry: I like this a lot. (The original Joseph Abboud also had a potent curry note, but that was back in 1992 and I couldn’t quite get my head around the idea of smelling like food. 1992 was also when Angel came out, and I guess my notion of what a scent ought to smell like changed significantly that year.)
I like whiffs of curry in fragrances, though I know it’s not many folks’ cup of tea. Haven’t smelled Fougere Bengale yet, but I’ve really enjoyed some of the Parfum d’Empires that I’ve crossed paths with!
Curry is the note in ELdO’s Remarkable People that made me buy a bottle. When done well, it’s incredible.
Fougère Bengale was a bit much for me – my curry limit was reached with Aziyadé.
Pre rabbit hole fragrance 1 of 4: Brylcreem Aftershave.
And yes, such a thing existed. I wore this in my early twenties for a good few years before it became unavailable. It smells like a more barbershop version of Paco Rabanne Pour Homme.
Oh my Dad wore that always and forever. You smell very very special BobH.
Thanks, and I thought no-one else would have heard of it. You’ve made my day!
There had to be some reason for Brylcreem’s success besides the shine. ?
Ha!
Happy Birthday U.S.Grant! Good timing to be reading his biography.
I’m in SSS Forest Walk today.
Sunshine. Coffee. Crispy bagel. Health. T-Rex. Friends…so many things are making me grateful on this Monday morning!
https://instagram.com/stories/vantasticviews/2296289341894699111?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=1xvc0qqr3wh67
mmmm, bagels are so good, and your enthusiasm for toast and crispy breakfast goodness inspired me to change up my morning eating routine today.
What a fantastic gratitude list!
Love the fragrance you are wearing today….and TRex under the blankie really made me smile.
Sunshine, coffee and dogs are an amazing start to any list.
You had me at bagel……
I wish I was in Diptyque L’Ombre dans L’Eau. Instead I’m wearing Rosa Pop, which on my skin is rather meh. I wasn’t wanting to wear a rose today, but I found this unused decant, so I thought I’d try it. It’s not working for me today.
I found a mini of Tocca Colette in my drawer at work so I put that on. The Rosa Pop had totally faded.
Sorry! Hope the Tocca Colette is working for you.
Shalimar perfume inital
A tartan dress today with grey tights
Kids are playing with their doll house, my oldest who is five, said, Mommy look at my dolls on the balcony. They are cheering for nurses and doctors. I smiled and I also wanted to cry at the same time.
Tea is nutcracker black tea from Simpson and Vail
Non perfume related question Is anyone familiar with La Roche Posay Effaclar acne line? I have broken out a bit and was thinking of trying it since they sell it at our local pharmacy.
Out of the mouths of babes…?bless her sweet heart.
They speak with such honesty.
I am just happy that she has processed what we actually do at 7pm here. At that time NYC is very loud!
They really do. I miss that innocence from when my kids were little.☺️
Yes 2 This!
I struggle both breakouts. Less sugar usually helps me most. But as I’m not always willing to compromise: Effaclar duo from La Roche Posay is good. I don’t use it all over, just on the areas that need it. It’s not the most hydrating, so if you have dry skin use another hydrating moisturiser (like toleriane from la roche) over or under. Also good for breakouts: Paula’s Choice 2% BHA if that’s easy to get for you.
Paula’s is mainly mail-order (or internet-order if “mail-order” sounds as antiquated to you as it does to Mr. G) and is still fulfilling orders and sending out emails with discount codes in their usual fashion. I use two or three of their products and am a fan, and order turnaround times have always been very quick. For what all that’s worth.
Agree w/ Paula’s Choice. Effective products at an affordable price. I’ve been using multiple products from this company for YEARS! Highly recommend the 2% BHA and the 10% AHA, as well at multiple other products. Just getting myself restarted on her 0.3% retinol and bakuchiol and very much enjoying it.
I got the effaclar duo today
Mine is more hormonal than sweets. I will eat sweets on your behalf
I have tried Paula’s Choice and her skincare line didn’t agree with my skin
Good luck with it!
Effaclar Duo is very good and I love Effaclar foaming cleanser
I friend also recommended Effaclar duo
Your oldest’s comment made me tear up.
me too.
Its so innocent.
They are troopers. Handing this whole things better than most adults I know…
What a sweetheart. Awww. I’m glad they’re taking this whole strange situation well.
Aww, your little sweetie! I use La Roche Posay but have not specifically tried Effaclar. Very happy with their other products for my dry, sensitive skin.
I’ve liked the La Roche Posay products I’ve used, but also haven’t tried their Effaclar products.
Another thumbs up for the Effaclar serum. I have a tube on hand for when I feel like something is brewing, but I only use it on the specific spot.
I must say however, since I’ve been using Sunday Riley Good Genes, I’ve had no blemishes at all. Their vitamin C serum is excellent as well. Her stuff is not cheap. I’ll be using up what I have and trying some Paula after that. Picked up some Inkey List products at the Sephora sale, so we’ll see how they work for me.
I bought the Effaclar for acne spots.
I will report back
LRP I saw at Walgreens also makes a Vitamin C serum..
I have had good luck with the La Roche Posay line
which are your favorites?
My favourite moisturizer of all time is from LRP. It is Toleriane Ultra fluide.
Good to know. Also of Sarah Jessica Parker, I read that in an interview once.
I should give it a try. I did but the effaclar duo today and I will report back
Awwwwww. That doll house comment from your 5-year-old. I had all the feels reading about it.
My SOTD is Jasmin Rouge from TF. It’s very nice, especially the opening, the dry down is a bit bland. Fortunately so, as else I would be sorely tempted.
I actually like Jasmine Rouge but pl67 liked it more so I sent my large decant her way. It’s quite potent, even on my scent eating skin.
I like it well enough, but not enough to want to pay TF prices. I was sent a small decant by a kind NST’er and that will be plenty for me.
Hope you had a good day. I had the day off as today our King’s birthday was celebrated, in a way.
So far the day is going smoothly. Tomorrow and Thursday are my crazy days ?
Hooray for having a day off!!! Hope you enjoy it.
I have the Jasmin Rouge body cream which is far cheaper than the perfume and extremely potent. I bought it as an alternative to the perfume when I couldn’t really afford a bottle, and now I see no need to ever buy a bottle (unless they stop making the lotion).
You smell great!
Blenheim Bouquet to work. Spraying without regard for anyone at the office is one of the advantages of this home office business.
yes to this! and that commute to the couch is a tough one.
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That’s a great one! You smell good today. ?
Well I don’t know what possessed me but when I walked into my closet I went straight to Tabac Aurea (a NST’er wore it last week and reminded me to find mine, thank you btw!) and put it on the right side of me and neck then moved to Do Son for my left wrist. They are working well together. Tabac Aurea is winning my attention due to placement, I have never tried this one before. I like it.
Happy Blursday. Again.
happy blursday to you, again and again and again.
TA is BEAUTIFUL!
Tobacco & tuberose sounds like a great combo!
I am wearing Chanel Gardenia, smells heavenly.
Dreaming to be in a garden with lots of colourful flowers.
Wish you all a great week !
I have a sample of that somewhere..Need to dig it out
I am dreaming of flowers too… and green leaves!
I’m testing Sarrasins… pretty but I’m not blown away. Maybe I’ll top it up with something after lunch.
Did not need that one either.
Roger & Gallet Verveine Utopie today…from the website…Verveine Utopie contains a seductive mix of exotic verbena and gentian root, plus precious distilled essences of cedarwood, guaiacwood, vetiver, basilica and absinthe.
I have tried a few of the colognes from R & G and they are all quite nice.
That sounds good! Every R&G product I’ve tried was delightful.
That sounds amazingly green, is it?
Very green with some citrus.
I like them too and own Fleur d’Osmanthus.
SotD = Apres L’Ondee
I woke up feeling a little fragile and tender, so even though it is sunny with warm temperatures on the way, Apres L’Ondee is perfect for today. The smell makes me think of delicate pastel colors of pink and blue and lavender, it is my not-citrus cologne. I love it dearly.
Breakfast for me is more of a necessity and chore for starting the day than anything else, but today I woke up hungry, wanting to eat. I started with sprouted whole grain toast with almond butter, then half a little tub of vanilla skir with a dollop of blueberry preserves, finally a handful of granola, then a shard of dark chocolate. Very odd but satisfying.
And here is exactly what I needed to see and hear this morning, a little bit of tenderness and hope from a favorite author:
https://www.swiss-miss.com/2020/04/a-message-of-hope-from-neil-gaiman.html
Please have a look if you can spare three and a half minutes today. I think it will be worth it for you.
THIS is me jumping up and down thanking you for such a beautiful clip?. THANK YOU TIFFANIE.
His words are so perfect, and his delivery is wonderful.
I even smiled as I saw his drum set behind him.
And DANG if he isn’t RIGHT!!!!!
very happy you enjoyed Neil’s words, I did a little happy dance too.
Thanks for this?
His voice and verse strikes a true chord. Really made my evening, thanks tiffanie!
Superb little clip. What a great boost, thank you. ?
you’re welcome, Deva, and yay for the boost!
So very inspired in a soothing voice.
i adore his voice
Squeeee! My favorite author as a surprise message. I actually started re-reading “American Gods” last night because I wanted to read something, anything, that wasn’t on a screen. I haven’t been able to read a page since March but I read 5 chapters last night.
Thanks tiffanie. That was absolutely perfect.
so glad you enjoyed hearing from Neil.
I am a fan too, and his books are among a very few I enjoy reading more than once.
Geez, I teared up, thanks for that:). I love his voice?
aw, you’re welcome, Omega!
That was lovely, thanks!
Oh yay, have that queued up for later today when I’ve got more chores done
Darn, video no longer available due to a copyright claim!
Yep, just sat down finally to watch it. Gone.
Hi Robin! please try this if you’d like to see the video with Neil’s short message:
https://mobile.twitter.com/tedtalks/status/1253461058213167104
Ah, thank you so much!
hi hajusuuri, you can try this link to Neil Gaiman’s message if you’d like to watch
https://mobile.twitter.com/tedtalks/status/1253461058213167104
Was lazier than expected after my shower and wasn’t in the mood to dig around for Idylle Love Blossom, so I spied Yosh Sottile and went with that. Not my favorite, and it will likely get swapped away at some point. Or freebied… I got it at massive discount. I have this strong desire to cull the herd.
Trying to get back into disciplined WW attitude. I haven’t really gained (much) but I’ve been wanting sugar. Made the mistake of buying chocolate after Easter. Need more veggies in the house.
I’ve been wanting sugar too. And I am not saying no LOL ?
Nor am I! I just bought more chocolate eggs Saturday.
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I bought myself three cakes!
Just did my first online grocery order for delivery. Mainly because we like a particular house brand olive oil from a local grocery store, but it’s too far for us to bother going. So…we placed a full order. We will see how much actually arrives…
Good luck! I especially hope you get the olive oil!
We did get it, but they delivered the filtered EVOO when we wanted/ordered unfiltered. I provided the feedback, but it’s obviously not a huge deal. Very happy they had Pink Lady Apple and Lemon flavored seltzer. It’s the small pleasures…
I hear you LizzieB! I’ve been on the sugar/salt/sugar/salt train a bit too long and need to disembark.
Wearing SSS Forest Walk, which is so comfy on another cold, grey, windy day. Except for all the beautiful flowers outside, winter temps are refusing to go.
Having another cup of coffee and a couple of Tiramisu Oreos. Nice and tasty!
Happy and healthy Monday, everyone!
Tiramisu Oreaos!!
WHAAA…T!
where is my bag?
Passing you some! They are really good!
Whaattt?? Tiramisu Oreos?? Pass me one please.
Glad you are enjoying Forest Walk. One of my favorites ( although I love everything from this house ?)
I am glad to be finding those Oreo flavors in my local supermarket now. I was about to grab more, but I controlled myself a lot. ?
High Five, Twin! ✌?
Hi twin! We smell great!?
Same weather here, only no flowers. :-/. You smell great!
Thank you! ?
Tomorrow will be the only sunny day of the week.The rest will be very rainy. ?
You are our resident Oreo taste tester!!
Sounds yummy!✌????
LOL! Trying my best! The tiramisu flavor is pretty good! Highly recommend it! ?
Happy Monday to you, M! I hope you’ve had a good day and can relax this evening. ?
Thank you! ?. Just finished work for today. Now reading comments and drinking a cup of lavender tea.
Ooh, I saw those Oreos today, but passed. I’m going back, lol!
LOL! Hope the trip back is worthy! ?
I made it a point to stop by the cookie section at Wegmans but did not see the Tiramisu Oreos. I saw Red Velvet Chips Ahoy – no!
And I used the tissue trick folded on top of the mask and my eyeglasses did not fog up! Thank you!
I have not checked the Chips Ahoy yet, but wonder how they compare to the Oreos Red Velvet.
I am so glad the tissue trick worked out for you. It has been very helpful for me too.
Glad you found those Oreos! They are pretty good!
Aren’t they? So tasty!
Have you heard that the Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds will be doing a flyover tomorrow afternoon in the NYC and Philly area?
I did! Unfortunately, they will not be doing the flyover in my area. It will be seen only in parts of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island.
I’m in Wood Sage and Sea Salt. Determined to use up my bottle this week. I’ve been eyeing up a bottle of 10 Corso Como. Do I need it? Probably not, but I’m quaranbored.
I got the email Friday that the Tame Impala concert that my daughter and I have (had?) tickets to May 30 has been postponed. I knew it was coming, but still. Disappointed. No date rescheduled yet.
That’s so frustrating about the concert. I’m sorry.
Quaranbored..?
Bummer about the concert. I was lookin at some Rodger Waters tickets..but I am sure he probably ain’t comin after all.
Hi scent twin! I started the day in Wood Sage and Sea Salt as well. I’m sorry that your concert was postponed, but just think how amazing it will be when you finally get to see them.
Yep, my concert tickets were postponed too, hopefully it will happen before I leave Montréal in the fall.
Sorry about the concert. You should get the bottle ?
? at “quaranbored”!
It’s raining again here today – don’t be too envious, coin-op.
Wanted to smell gorgeous and classic, so I went with Chanel 19 EDP. Our weeds are flourishing nicely and I’ve been trying to come up with a way to get rid of them without resorting to a flamethrower. Paving the back yard just doesn’t seem like the right approach somehow. Plus it’s too wet for the flames to catch. If only I could train our moles (of which we usually have fully a flock every year) to eat the weeds, that would be perfect.
Can you hire a flock of goats?
https://rentagoat.com/
LOL! We do have thistles, which I gather goats are fond of, but I’m afraid they might also enjoy the camellias and rhododendrons and day lilies just as much, so maybe not my best option.
We do have a grape vine that they can eat if they want to though!
??? No. 19❣️
I went with lashings of Penhaligon’s LOTV again today for spring, but Robin, you’ve inspired me with Ombre dans l’Eau for tomorrow.
Beautiful ???
Maybe I will do a Diptyque week
Lots of sunscreen today as I’m heading out into the hills for most of the day, so I layered Neroli Portofino on top. I always feel a bit sheepish admitting how much I like this fragrance — Tom Ford’s marketing schtick is irritating and trashy and I know the general consensus is that Neroli Portofino is wildly overpriced for what it is. But I do love it. Something about its posh-sunscreen-on-warm-skin note and its longevity, which doesn’t often accompany neroli-centric classic cologne scents. Along with Azemour les Orangers and SMN Caprifoglio, it’s what I reach for most often through the warm months.
I really like Neroli Portofino too! It is the smell of summer and I don’t think you should be sheepish. Enjoy!
If you love it, it’s worth it, no matter what others say!
My best friend wears Neroli Portofino as one of her two signatures and she smells insanely good. Like “angels must smell like this” good.
It really is lovely…maybe think of it as a Rodrigo Flores-Roux fragrance instead? (I think that was the nose on this one.)
Wear whatever perfume you like! No need to be sheepish about it here.
SOTD is Brigitte
Creamy lilac
Mmmmm….
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Enjoyed reading what people who are reading are reading last night, but was too late for the pole. Someone mentioned Saint X and not liking it much, but I sort of did. Schaitkin really threads a difficult needle in trying to write from multiple very different perspectives and I thought achieved what she was after. Also recently read Fernanda Melchor’s Hurricane Season, which is brutal but extremely well written and for those who like introspective writing about writing, in novel form, highly recommend Kate Zambreno’s Drifts, Amina Cain’s Indelicacy, and Lisa Robertson’s Baudelaire’s Fractal Review. These will not be for everyone! In the same vein, not as good in my view, but maybe more approachable: Lily King’s Writers and Lovers.
Wearing Fleur de Lalita today to smell pretty on this rainy day.
*poll
Thank you Amy! Have Indelicacy on hold now
Arpege today, hoping for a bit of rain later tonight so things will actually turn green here.
Good luck! Green is good.
Feast on the bunny for now. I’ll be back with my SOTD later.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_fen-Mh2Pk/?igshid=1a6d0ovtclg1x
Back to work!
You need to post three peep bunnies on Friday ???
Yes!!!
Ha! I have a hard enough time remembering to wabbit!
Those Peeps just make me shudder. Got violently ill after eating too many one Halloween as a kid and haven’t gone near one since. It was the orange pumpkin version.
I can’t imagine gettin sick on the orange pumpkin..yuck..I can taste the artificial pumpkin fluff now in my mind right now, eww. I tried Peeps when I was six..hated them instantly and thought the Easter Bunny hated me for giving me them lol. Never had any since.
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You’re missing out!
So with you on peeps. They try to pass that off as candy! Hmph.
Do you like marshmallows in general?
I eat at most one a day spread out over a few days or weeks!
I would totally try nori & Peeps.
I wore L’Elephant by Kenzo today from a decant, but although I try to love it, it gets on my nerves really quick. Will try it again in autumn. Otherwise it will travel to someone who loves it.
Yeah, I agree with you on the elephant. I blind bought a bottle and it was awful on me. It took me two years to finally swap it away! It was a hard lesson on the hazards of the blind buy…
Slept horribly last night, it was my own fault. I put sriracha in the oyster stew I made and woke up repeatedly with reflux. But bland food gets so borrrring. There’s a guy on my walk that I watched dig up all his grass, and then mow the dirt. He’s been sitting on the dirt the past two days, putting things from a bucket into holes in the ground. I wonder what he’s doing. Bulbs? Potatoes? His wife?
I’m wearing Woman in Gold today and trying to decide if I like it enough to buy a full bottle. I expect NM or Saks to have another sale and it’s the only thing I’m tempted to get because Kilian never shows up at the discounters.
Have a happy week if you can!
His wife ? makes me think of Rear Window.
Sriracha was wonderful in my 20s..my 40s, may as well come with a skull and crossbones sticker on it..lol.
Yeah, one of my doctors told me to cut down on spicy food (especially certain kinds of hot sauce and chilies) a couple of years ago. They were starting to put a hurt on me.
so sorry! Hope tonight is a better sleep!
I hope he soon has a giant lawn-size patch of flowers that you can enjoy every day.
You smell great, I love that one. Can’t wait to hear what comes up in your neighbour’s yard!
I got my travel spray set at Sephora. If it’s available and you’re not Rouge, I can get it shipped to you at 20% off (it ends May 1st).
Good to know! Thanks!
I’m in Baume du Doge and loving the rich spicy resiny orange. I’m very unambitious today. Yesterday I managed to talk with my Mom, which doesn’t happen very often. She sounded very good and cheerful and I was so happy. She wishes we could visit but understands there is a bad virus going around. At this point her lack of any good sense of time is a blessing.
Robin, that’s an outstanding photo choice for today! It’s so delicate and beautiful!
I’m so glad you were able to speak with your mother. That must have been a great relief.
You smell beautiful. Glad you got to talk to your mom & she’s okay.
That person has some amazing stuff in their flickr page!
And second everything cazaubon said
I’m glad you got to talk to your mom, and that she’s in good spirits. I hope your brother and SIL are tucked in and safe also.
Sometimes we need a day to just relax and breathe. It will all be there waiting for us tomorrow! Hug the kitties!
Glad you were able to speak to your mom today!
Needing to unwind from online grocery shopping. Can’t say enough how much I don’t care for it. Grateful though that bleach was in stock, last time I paid a price gouging sum for it. This too shall pass…right? Lol.
I can’t believe it’s almost May? Gunna be a hot one today too..in the 90s.
Sotd…Orange Cologne by..I forgot his username online…but I think it was a limited edition. I got a small roll on of it several yrs ago. I don’t think he makes perfume anymore. Idk. A very masculine, woody orange scent with soapy sweetness. It’s kept quite well. Will have some Citrus Sunrise Tea to match.
I also like the photo choice today, very gentle and love the use of the negative space.
we are the opposite..its almost May and I am wore my winter coat…
Very jealous of your 90 degrees. We are still freezing here in NY.
94 I guess..it was hawt. Craving a cold lemonade. I moved more south in Nov, so it will take a bit of adjusting. I got tired of six month winters in Reno, NV. Snow and ice for 30 years..no snow here, just on the mtns:)
Faced some grocery shopping today and found most of what I wanted. Dinner will be small new potatoes and avocado.
In the sultry Yves Rocher Venice this evening which reminds me of something else, not sure what. It’s quite animalic, woody and balsamic all at the same time.
I’m still trying to get my rain to head in your direction… ?
Thank you Jalapeno, keep trying ?
A sultry Yves Rocher sounds good ?
It’s true that YR is more on the floral side usually but this one is a full on oriental.
Hello my smellies! Am wearing Violette Sacree.
I have a picture to share, which is not of my bangs, which I cut yesterday in a fit of boredom. . . which is a terrible way to cope with boredom, as it turns out.
But spring:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_fpnswA-CY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Cute cute cute!!!
Can we please see your bangs?
Unlike these wee guys who showed up this morning without their mama (hence I had time to run and grab my phone to take a pic), my bangs are NOT cute cute cute. They are, however, cut cut cut. Ahh well.
Fawns definitely have been under-represented in cute animals pictures. I’m deeply relieved that my bang-cutting foray last week went reasonably well, although I was very conservative and will have to go through the nerve-wracking experience again in another couple of weeks…
Omg!? so cute!
Aww, sweet little cuties!
I cut my bangs and the length of the rest of it about three weeks ago and it went okay. I have a feeling I’ll be trimming it again before I feel comfortable venturing out to the hairdresser. I have a very low tolerance for hair sitting on the nape of my neck.
Such an adorable photo!!! ?
I wore Wood Sage and Sea Salt this morning, which was absolutely perfect. I’m not sure why I didn’t reapply it after lunch but I chose Bottega Veneta (which I love) and it seems a little mismatched with this sunny, casual day. Now I’m debating whether to ride out the BV (and maybe apply some serious lipstick) or to wash it off and choose something really chill.
I really like both of those, but BV is definitely dressy.
Hello, hello, hello! This is a 4-days-week for me (1st of April being a national holiday here)
I’m in Atelier Cologne Iris Rebelle – I have forgotten that I have it so it was a happy reunion to wear it on Monday.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_eXrwIDYWM/
Great picture as usual! You smell wonderful!
Atelier should use this picture to advertise!
Very nice!
My 3-yr-old keeps asking to try my perfumes, and everything seems to smell even better on him! He’s is L’ambre des merveilles today. Classy little guy.
I’m in PdN Patchouli Intense. At first, I thought I’d pass this sample on to my patchouli- living sister, but now I’m loving it!
Classy, indeed!
All my perfumes smell better on my daughter. From Brittany Spears to Chanel!
A budding perfumisto!
Galop d’Hermes
I love Galop! You smell great!
Love that one!
I’m starting the week (Monday was a public holiday) with Cabochard, an old favourite. I’ve got just a little left from a bottle I bought over 20 years ago.
Enjoy the last wearings Gaynor!
Hi all! I haven’t been in in awhile as I’ve been sleeping later and later! I hope everyone is staying safe, physically and emotionally.
I’m wearing La Myrrhe today, the only superfluous thing I’ve bought since the outbreak reached the US. And even this newest batch smells perfect to me. Aldehydes, gorgeous mandarin marmalade, spiked with pastis and a glowing myrrh.
When my friend went to Paris last year I dithered over getting this one or Sarrasins. I picked Sarrasins and don’t regret it, but I’m glad to have both now.
I’ll try to pop in more regularly. I miss you all!
Good to see you. Missed you too!
I’ve wondered how La Myrrhe is now.
Bois de Violette is not the same at all.
I’ve missed you too, Coumarin! Glad to hear you are well.
Glad to “hear” from you Coumarin!
I went out for a walk this morning. It’s cool today and I was in full COVID-19 and UV protective gear: hat, sunglasses, mask covered by a light gray Buff, trench-like coat, and gloves. I sent friends a selfie (which I never do, but I was basically incognito) — strong resemblance to the Invisible Man. ?
Sunday was my first walk in two months. It’s cool enough that all the gear doesn’t bother me yet, but it was frustrating not to be able to sniff the spring flowers. So I stole some that will in no way be missed, such as a small sprig of lilac. Very soft and warm scent, this variety, almost like vibernum.
Lol the invisible man. I am out too today, another nervous trip to petsmart where the ppl inside did not care two cruds about the 6 ft rule clearly posted outside. The register lady came close to me to check my ID..last time they didn’t do that..hated going in there. Nobody was wearing protective gear at all. No glass partition..nothing. last time i will be going there
That’s ridiculous! You or someone you know who is active in social media should complain to their corporate account on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/PetSmart?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
What do they sell at pet smart that they check i.d?
I was wondering the same thing. ?
That is absolutely ridiculous!
Ugh, I have to get kitty litter at PetsMart sometime in the near future. Not looking forward to it at all.
Glad you got to go for a walk??
I’m glad you got to take a walk. How is your arm doing…healing up okay? Do you have any plans for PT yet, or is it too early?
Glad you were able to be out and about!
OMG…coming in to comment on the lazy weekend poll,realizing it is Monday!!Haha!
Hiiii!!
Hope all are well!
It is Freedom Day in South Africa today,a public holiday also.Lazy stay in bed day,the chilly Fall weather is here.
Mugler Angel.Nuclear application.
Happy Monday!
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Happy Freedom day!
You smell fabulous!
Thank you friend!
Freedom day in Lockdown…lol.
XO
I know!?
But being lazy is nice?
Enjoy your lazy day off! ?❤??
Thanks M!Hope you are having a good Monday!
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Lazy day twin.?
So that was you in Angel ! Lazing about ???
..nuclear application. Love it!?
So *that’s* why I woke up in a good mood this morning… I was smelling your scent trail! ?
I’m in Dusita Le Sillage Blanc today from a sample. This one is too $$$ for me but I just had to sniff what I was missing out on (verdict for me: I can live without it).
I’ll be back at work tomorrow after almost two weeks off spent plowing through the end of my BSN coursework. One paper left & I’ll be done (early! my planned graduation date is 7/31). Right now I hope to never go to school again, but we’ll see. It’s been lovely just breathing without a mask on for 12 hours a day. Stay safe & well!
Congrats!!! I won’t finish til May next year, but I have spaced out my coursework to maximize tuition reimbursement from my employer. I hope you reward yourself with something nice! And I hear you on 12 hours with a ? I get a headache by the end of every shift.
Ooh I wore L’Ombre dans L’Eau edt yesterday and loved it. Today it’s Saint Germain Des Pres.
Chergui right now (pre-shower), as part of my plan to use up almost-empty samples and decants. This was one of my very first samples of SL (and of non-mainstream perfume in general). I do not really love it, but don’t hate it, so may as well use it up.
Will be in Memo Winter Palace post-shower, because today is our wedding anniversary and I want to smell divine (and because my husband likes that one on me as much as I do). We have both had online meetings and classes (to teach) today, but we managed a good walk together when it was still grey and chilly. Now the sun has come out, and I am looking forward to a lovely dinner together at home.
It sounds like you both had a good day. Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary! Sounds like a nice day.
Congratulations, and Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary!
Congratulations on your wedding anniversary. You smell really good!
Happy anniversary! That sounds like a lovely way to celebrate. ?
Happy Anniversary! ?
Cloudy and chilly here today. At least it isn’t raining. The cats are camping out on the heat vents right now. Tomorrow is supposed to be warm and sunny; I hope that’s the case!
SOTD = back in Prada Candy EdP. I’m getting close to thunking this sample, but have a backup ready to go.
Self posting to tell everyone that I got my LUSH order today. I placed the order on the 19th. So, 8 days getting to my door step from Canada. Not bad. Oh, and the Ginger shower gel has glitter in it!
Glad you received your order.
Passing you an enabler pin for your tiara! I had to get the Ginger shower gel as well (on Saturday); didn’t know about the glitter!
Thanks! I didn’t know I had a tiara! ? I figured I had a nice collection of enabler pins that would look rather cool on the lapel of a jacket or blazer. ?
Or a sash, like a perfumista scout!
Damn, I hate glitter!!
I was rather surprised to see that Ginger was candy-apple red with glitter. I haven’t sniffed it yet.
Smellin’ good … and yes, it’s quite chilly today!
Thanks! And tomorrow is supposed to be near 70 degrees F. Crazy weather again.
SOTD = Superstitious Alber Elbaz par Frédéric Malle
… because jalapeño wore it yesterday. Love it ?! I thought I was going to thunk my sample but there’s at least one more wearing left but perhaps not a therapeutic dose.
Today’s IG post includes a guest appearance by one of my owls. I almost gave up searching for more info on the artist but I persisted and voila! When I travel, I like to bring home an owl souvenir and this was mine from my Houston trip in March (gosh, it feels like a lifetime ago!).
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_gFiBcBqHj/?igshid=1a9wcvjywesih
In other news, the Zoom Dessert Birthday Bash for my brother-in-law this past Saturday. Before that, I met up with my sister and BIL at the Cheesecake Factory parking lot, social distanced, of course, where we picked up our meals ?. For dessert, I ate something somewhat healthy – Greek Yogurt with Banana, Chocolate and Peanut Chips. Yumm.
It seems to me, that you are doing a week of “Lillyjo favorites” ??
Hey, ya never know ?
The far, far drydown of Superstitious this morning reminded me of how GOOD it is. So maybe that is one of my “hot weather is better!” perfumes. I will have to run the experiment this summer…
I’ve had a pretty hectic day today. Good thing I don’t have to work tomorrow ?
I’m wearing FB Under my Skin. I smell like I just got back from a hot date, last night! Without the sweaty smell though, which is why I like it.
I think this is one of my favorites but it was too sweaty for me.
Yay for being off tomorrow! I hope you have nice weather, then.
Wore a couple sprays of Terracotta today in an attempt to conjure up Spring. It’s still windy out the but at least the sun is shining now!
Maybe that’s what I need, a nuclear application of Terracotta
I’m in Shalimar Route la la la Mexique from a small decant. I loooove this. ❤️❤️ Yesterday I went a little berserk…used up a quarter of a rollerball of Stella edp on my arms and legs, then added Vanille Insensee on one arm and Clementine California on the other. VI was too much for Stella, but was fun to reek on my morning walk! Hubster had a stuffy nose, so I got away with that little escapade. ?
We were busy this weekend, working in the flower beds and stringing up party lights on the back patio.
Books. I’m having trouble reading these days. I’m reading the head notes and sometimes the recipes from Everyday Dorie, and I’m reading Daisies for Innocence, by Bailey Cattrell. I’m sure that one was from a summer reading poll. I finally finished Eat Pray Love ( isn’t that pathetic?). Cookbooks are especially nice to read right now:
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/read-a-cookbook-like-a-book-book
I hope y’all have a good week!
My mother used to read cookbooks at night for comfort reading, when she was a single parent with a full time job so had no real time to cook. When I was young I thought that was odd but I get it now.
Have you ever read Laurie Colwin? She wrote food essays, with recipes. You might like her books.
https://www.npr.org/2014/11/24/365227833/decades-later-laurie-colwins-books-will-not-let-you-down
I’ve read Home Cooking, but it’s been quite awhile. I had no idea she had written so much in her short life! Thank you so much for the article. I’ll check out the ebooks that are available now. Much appreciated. ?
I think you should call it a “scentscapade”!
Well, it’s definitely Monday for me. Had a full day and started working a little earlier than usual. I had to lead a remote training that was kind of quickly put together. It went well though. I wore Zelda today. Gosh, it’s such a beautiful perfume.
Long day today, as has been the case for weeks now, but grateful that I am working.
Started out in Speakeasy from EastWest Bottlers, which is immediately going in the outbox. Based on the listed notes (“pink pepper, white moss, sapphire gin, patchouli and nutmeg”), I should like it, but it ended up trifling candy floss. Not for me. Sample was from an Olfactif box received sometime this year.
Now in Ambre Sultan, randomly chosen because the sample was on my desk.
I should have taken a break mid-day to put something else on. Opportunity lost! I’ll remember tomorrow. Oh, the little joys of WFH while SIP!
My treats tonight are the episodes of “Killing Even” and “Westworld” that I didn’t watch last night, as I was so pooped from a 3 hour hike that I went to bed early.