When I was invited to an event in Hackney last week for a fragrance launch I wasn't sure what to expect. These days Hackney is arty and edgy and I couldn't quite make that image gel with the classic contemporary brand Yardley. Reading a little further down the invite though I discovered that the venue… Continue reading Bluebells in Hackney
Tag: Perfume
Discovering Green Energy Organics
Everyone loves their French Pharmacy brands, don't they? Well, what I've started to notice is a bit of a trend towards Italian brands and last week I was invited to attend the UK launch of Green Energy Organics. Wilma Scarton has developed the Green Energy Organics product range over the last 20 years using her knowledge of the… Continue reading Discovering Green Energy Organics
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Father’s Day Fragrance Picks (and treats for Mum too!)
Father's Day is mostly a non-event for me, as there are no Dads in my close family. But I know that a lot of you have a special someone to spoil and that's why I've picked out a couple of gorgeous fragrances to give on Father's Day on Sunday 21 June (in the UK that… Continue reading Father’s Day Fragrance Picks (and treats for Mum too!)
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Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Summer Eau De Toilette
So today I just need to tell you about the delight that is Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Summer Eau De Toilette! It's described as "a cheerful, floral fruity fragrance with full of feminity inspired by exotic freshness of dragon fruit." Issey Miyake has entrusted the artist Yulia Brodskaya with designing the new limited editions for summer 2015. For this… Continue reading Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Summer Eau De Toilette
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Review – Narciso Rodriguez – For Her
Narciso Rodriguez is a brand that has only just come on to my radar recently with the launch of Narciso - I know, I'm a bad blogger, well maybe not bad but just imperfect. So when I was lucky enough to receive this little bundle of goodies in the post as a mother's day treat… Continue reading Review – Narciso Rodriguez – For Her
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Mother’s Day Fragrance Picks
It's that time of year when we all think about our Mums. I'm lucky to have my daughter living with me and so it's not just on Mother's Day that she gets to show me how she feels about me. Anyway, you probably don't need to know about my domestic arrangements but as a Mum,… Continue reading Mother’s Day Fragrance Picks
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Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey City Blossom Launch Event
I can't remember the last time that I had such a busy week both in my day job and in my blogging world. So when I had to make a quick dash across town to Issey Miyake I was really looking forward to a bit of glamour and relaxation. I'd planned to wear an outfit… Continue reading Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey City Blossom Launch Event
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Review – Viktor & Rolf Bonbon
Ever since I got my first sample of Viktor & Rolf Bonbon at a Debenham's event (here) I have wanted more. It's been on several wish lists, I've recommended it to everyone that would listen and tweeted about it endlessly. This Christmas I finally got not just the perfume but a beautiful gift set. Thank you… Continue reading Review – Viktor & Rolf Bonbon
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Empties – December 2014
Vichy Idealia Life Serum I've reviewed the Vichy Idealia Life Serum previously here. I've really enjoyed using this serum although I have to say that I preferred another Vichy serum more - I would say this is my second favourite serum. Chopard Wish Eau de Parfum Spray It's really odd to finish a perfume that isn't a… Continue reading Empties – December 2014
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Review – Rose Infernale Terry de Gunzburg
Oh my goodness - what to say about Rose Infernale by Terry de Gunzburg! It's not so long ago that I didn't know a thing about Terry de Gunzburg. In fact, I only started to hear a little about her when I discovered the delights of Space NK and the gorgeous if extravagant By Terry cosmetic… Continue reading Review – Rose Infernale Terry de Gunzburg
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