I genuinely enjoy seeing perfume campaigns and reading the accompanying press releases. The excess, theatrics, anthropomorphism and general overuse of OTT imagery appeal greatly to my melodramatic soul. Understandably, not everyone is aware that descriptions like “a phoenix rising from the ashes” are merely industry speak for a spicy, bold fragrance, so here are my … Read More →
When applying makeup, does the order of the products matter? Yes and no. (That’s helpful, huh?) Some things are obvious. Some things are less obvious. Some things are even a matter of personal preference! Here’s the order in which I apply makeup, and why. Primer. Step one, always. Creates the perfect canvas. Foundation. Yes, foundation before concealer! Give … Read More →
Let’s be honest: turquoise jewelry looks great on anyone. But, when you pair the stone with perfectly beach-waved hair and a beautiful flowing frock, magic happens. It’s almost as if turquoise were made to enhance summertime style. Besides the beautiful color for which it’s known, turquoise is said to have mystical properties. The stone is thought to … Read More →
While she may have been the face of many beauty campaigns in the past for a plethora of brands, including St Tropez, Kerastase and Calvin Klein fragrance, Kate Moss has put her name to very few products. In fact, except for a limited lipstick offering with Rimmel last year to mark the brand’s 15th anniversary, … Read More →
Fragrances, Berlin Fragrances is the world’s first dedicated perfume cocktail bar which boasts a collection of 30 cocktails inspired by the finest perfumes from the likes of Giorgio Armani, Bulgari, and Guerlain. Located in the opulent Ritz-Carlton Berlin, customers begin a sensorial journey when they enter a hallway flanked by exhibits of the perfumes with cocktail ingredients encased in bell … Read More →
Cardies on the catwalk at Christopher Kane, Prada and Burberry; Kanye West, Kurt Cobain and Cate Blanchett. Composite: Rex/Getty It’s August. But forget about what is happening outside the window. In fashion, that means it’s time to think about knitwear. This particular August, that means thinking about cardigans. The humble button-up, usually chucked into the … Read More →
Perfume is ubiquitous in Grasse, a medieval town in the south of France that produces many of the flowers used to concoct the earliest fragrances. As demonstrated by the three books below, the industry has inspired much analysis, and these writers offer readers insight into the back-room deals, ingredients and people involved. PERFUMES The A-Z … Read More →