I am loving this J.Crew model’s perfectly messy updo. I so wish I could french braid, but I’m a total klutz. Perhaps I just need more practice. Any french braiding tips? I’ve been growing out my bob these past few months and seriously need to master this look before spring rolls around.
P.S. Cute outfit, right?
I’m having a bit of a fragrance dilemma and thought I should ask your opinion. I’ve always operated under the belief that a woman should have one signature fragrance and stick with it. Well, a few years ago I thought I found “the one” (Fracas by Robert Piguet) and ever since have called it my own. I adore Fracas, I really do, but lately I’ve been itching to try something new…you know, to mix things up a bit. I am particularly taken with Burberry Brit. It reminds me of young, hip London with its traces of almond, peony and vanilla and in these cold, rainy months it seems like the perfect fit. Would that be cheating? Do you rotate fragrances based on the season? What is your scent of choice?
(image by kristybee)
I hope I look half this stunning on my big day! This photograph is so beautiful I want to buy the perfume. Advertising at it’s best.
(lovely image found at Dress, Design & Decor)
(image by bitter lemons)
I was flipping through one of my favorite books this morning and thought I ought to share. Lessons of a Lipstick Queen is the story of an 18-year-old Australian girl with no business experience that managed to found a multi-million dollar lipstick company. By sharing her story Poppy King has helped countless other women (and young girls!) cultivate their own entrepreneurial spirit. Poppy has since moved to New York to work for Estee Lauder in the cosmetic industry she dearly loves. Poppy’s book is an easy to read story that is sure to get your creative juices flowing. If she can do it, so can you!
Purchase Poppy’s book HERE.
(Images courtesy of Lipstick Queen)
I’m all about white floral fragrances for summer. I just can’t get enough of their romance and femininity. Here are some of my favorites:
Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia Parfum by Estee Lauder
“Created by Aerin Lauder for herself and her closest friends, Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia combines the rich essences of two magnificent white flowers in a fresh, modern bouquet.”
Kate Spade by Kate Spade
Notes of honeysuckle, gardenia, jasmine, tuberose and fresh muguet.
Marc Jacobs Parfum by Marc Jacobs
Notes of gardenia, wild muguet, skin musk, cedar and ginger.
Fracas by Robert Piguet
Notes of tuberose, jasmine, jonquil, gardenia, lily of the valley, white iris, orange, sandalwood, vetiver and musk.
Michael Kors by Michael Kors
Notes of freesia, tamarind, Chinese osmanthus, incense, tuberose, white wings peony, blue orris, arum lilies, musk and vetiver.
Vintage Gardenia Cologne by Jo Malone
“Classic gardenia and tuberose are laced with cardamom, sandlewood, incense and myrrh to create a rich seduction of the senses.”
La Chasse Aux Papillions by L’Artisan Parfumeur
Notes of orange, lemon and tuberose.
