The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 4 September 2018 8 Comments

Another Monica Rich Kosann solid perfume compact from Estee Lauder (more here and here): The Mad Hatter. "Every adventure requires a first step. Luxury jewelry designer and storyteller Monica Rich Kosann created this whimsical solid perfume compact exclusively for Estée Lauder. Each piece in this year's collection is inspired by some of the most beloved fairytales, evoking memories and wonder from our childhood. A wonderful gift, it arrives in an elegant presentation box. Includes a velvety pouch to keep the compact safe." What perfume is it? Who knows! $275 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2018, part 7

Posted by Robin on 21 August 2018 4 Comments

More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US. Today’s post includes special edition bottles from Guerlain, Carolina Herrera, Lancôme, Sisley and Estee Lauder.

From Guerlain, a collector edition of Shalimar Souffle de Parfum, paying homage to the flora and fauna of the Shalimar Gardens. 50 ml for €99 at Guerlain in France…

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Love breaks all rules

Posted by Robin on 13 August 2018 4 Comments

Grace Elizabeth for Estée Lauder Beautiful Belle.

Bunch o’ limited edition collector bottles 2018, part 6

Posted by Robin on 25 July 2018 13 Comments

More limited edition collector fragrance bottles, with the usual disclaimers: in most of these cases, the juice is unchanged, just the bottle is “special” (or not, as the case may be), and some of these may not be available in the US. Today’s post includes special edition bottles from Lalique, Estee Lauder, Yves Saint Laurent and Sisley.

From Lalique, the 2019 crystal limited edition of Lalique de Lalique, Naïade. “Draped in a veil that reveals her voluptuous figure, adorned with a delicate motif of scales… Is she a woman, a goddess, a mermaid? Reinvented by the house of Lalique, this contemporary embodiment of the eternal feminine, sensuous yet stately, breathes life into crystal. An exceptionally fine-detailed female statuette, the spectacular stopper of the 2019 Limited Edition is a true feat of glassmaking technique.” 100 ml Parfum, $1800…

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