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Summer is ending in a few days. With my job search still moving along and taking up a good deal of my time, with a small bit of time to...

But, I did give in to tea, "green tea", but only for a fragrance. Enter, Green Tea by Elizabeth Arden . I knew the scent existed, but never wore it, never tested it, never even read about it. I put it in the "Calyx" column: Popular but never thought about it (Sorry, Prescriptives). There are so many products, films, and trends that everyone loves that never seem to pop into my world until much later, if ever. For example, the movie Titanic . Never seen it. Just a little bit

The last two months have been a bit of a blur. Between job hunting, researching health insurance, and visiting family in Las Vegas, it’s...

It does happen and, when it does, it's relatively tragic. This actually happened to me years ago while on vacation. Not just my makeup...

The Monthly Edit, Vacation Edition. March was pretty lively. My job search started to kick into gear, it's trying to be spring here in...

I have no idea but it smells pretty fricking good. In the '90s, I was obsessed with all products worn by Sofia Coppola. I clearly remember purchasing Laura Mercier's French Lips lipstick (a beautiful sheer, dark raspberry) and a smudgy black pencil from Origins. But, my main obsession was her scent; Olene by Diptyque. It was very grown up for me, at the time. It was all honeysuckle and wisteria. I've not worn a Diptyque fragrance again until now. L'Eau Papier has become my "f

My Monthly Edit has been on a long hiatus (mostly because of my work schedule). But, I'm back and here are the Edit for this past...

I love fragrance. I have too many, I know. But, in the summer, I love a pretty summer scent that isn't offensive or too heavy. One that...

Le Labo’s Gaiac 10 fragrance is probably the most original, most complex scent I’ve ever worn. Being a migraineur, I can’t wear just...