Author Archives: Henna
Prada Beauty is Here
Prada Beauty is here, launching at a department store near you, except oh wait, aren’t department stores on their way out? Canada’s most historic department store is going under, filing for bankruptcy, while Sak’s, who hasn’t paid vendors for years, … Continue reading
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Milan Throwback and Makeup Of The Day
A Milan throwback. Ciao from Milano! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀It’s been a while since I posted a mirror selfie, so here’s me in the elevator ready to go to Esxence, the niche perfume conference in Milan , and a picture of me … Continue reading
Halston Woman Perfume Review
Smells like when you get a hug from your best friend’s mom. Warm but unfamiliar at the same time. Hairspray and hand cream, dish soap and vanilla. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Halston woman – the green floral Chypre but with an ambery base. … Continue reading
Chanel No. 19 Poudre
Like sitting in the grass, protected by the shade of your favourite tree, a breeze in your hair, not a care in the world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Chanel No. 19 Poudre for the weekend.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Bubble Gum Perfume
Bubblegum in a bottle but it’s made with benzoin and cloves. Heavy on the sweetness but not on the vanilla. This is a gourmand I can wear. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cherigan The Purple Bar. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Mascara
It’s the new Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Mascara, a new tubing mascara. And yes it’s actually tubing which means it doesn’t smudge during the day and comes off with just water at the end of the day.
Merit Retrospect Perfume Review
I can’t remember the last time I went into Sephora for a perfume, but every time I’ve been in there, I can’t help but spray myself with this: Merit Retrospect. It smells like expensive pear shampoo. A tiny dose of … Continue reading
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Dans Tes Bras by Frederic Malle
Chlorine on warm skin. Violets pushing up through damp earth. The sky darkening. Wet rain on your cheeks. tastes like the sea. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Frederic Malle Dans tes Bras. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tagged Frederic Malle Perfume Review, Perfume Blog, Perfume Blogger
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Isabey Lys Noir Perfume Review
This is a scent that I enjoyed very much because it challenged me but didn’t offend me. Isabey Lys Noir is an odd combination of notes – lily and a dry dusty patchouli. It’s one that won’t wow right away … Continue reading
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Tagged Isabey, Niche Perfume, Perfume Blog, Perfume Review, Perfume Samples
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Sylvaine Delacourte Vangelis
Let’s meet up this weekend to make holiday cards, put cloves in oranges like when we were little, sip egg nog, and eat cake. We’ll wear our coziest sweaters even though we know that as soon as the sun starts … Continue reading