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The Winners of the Beauty is in the Nose of the Beholder’s Draw

December 1, 2011December 2, 2011

  Pretty…as an adverb,( i.e., ‘pretty tired’, ‘pretty good’) it has become a throat clearing word similar to’ ummm’ or ‘you know’. As an adjective, it has lost its descriptive charm. Pretty is one of those words that is a contradiction. I recently read a review of a new fragrance that gave the impression that …

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OP ED: The Paradox of Pretty + Beauty Is In the “Nose” Of the Beholder Draw

November 26, 2011November 26, 2011

Pretty…as an adverb,( i.e., ‘pretty tired’, ‘pretty good’) it has become a throat clearing word similar to’ ummm’ or ‘you know’. As an adjective, it has lost its descriptive charm. Pretty is one of those words that is a contradiction. I recently read a review of a new fragrance that gave the impression that ‘pretty’ was an unflattering word

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The Winner of the Ineke Perfumes Floral Curiousites Sample Draw

August 21, 2011

kudos to the folks at Anthropologie who are unafraid to work with some of the most talented niche perfume artists instead of dumbing them down for the masses they say to them, “follow your muse and let us create new fans for you”. This set of all four Floral Curiosities is going to create new fans for Ineke Ruhland

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NEW FRAGRANCES Review: Ineke Rűhland’s Floral Curiosities for Anthropologie Part I-“Ida Meister” + Curiousity Draw

August 9, 2011August 10, 2011

When Anthropologie and Ineke Rűhland join forces, quality is a given. Anthropologie has shown itself to be innovative in the choices of fragrance which grace their artful boutiques- brick-and-mortar, and also on-line. Ineke has created four beautiful new fragrances- not a single “meh” among them.

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The Return of Vero Kern: Eaux de Perfection

May 24, 2010December 27, 2010

“I replaced the animalic notes with the unique scent of the passionfruit – says Vero Kern – I personally love it very much and think that it lends a sensual and erotic lightness to the composition.

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