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Ööloom Face Blanket
I don’t need a sleeping mask. First of all, my problems these days are more about finding time to sleep, than needing clever implements to help me fall into it. Second, they tend to make me slightly claustrophobic. Who wants to wear a thing that doesn’t let ..
The Princess and The Peas
The fact that I have opinions on all possible matters of style, food, drink and such, often makes people believe that I’m a snob. This is not true (although I’m sure all snobs say that) – I’m just annoying, not a snob. Many of my tastes are decidedly low-bro..
Butterfly Bushes
I did a post a while back about single blooms. It all looked quite minimal and pretty tasteful, I think. My current favourite flowers are the complete opposite of that: hydrangeas are big, opulent and look best in huge bunches – or in their natural form, as ..
The Afternoon of a Faun by Etat Libre d’Orange
Many niche perfume companies follow a similar strategy: they have a collection featuring their take on the main perfume notes like jasmine and vetiver and vanilla. And so they have scents called Jasmine and Vetiver and Vanilla. Or if they are feeling adventu..
Blush
“Blush” is, I think, my favourite word in English – I like the sound of it and the multiple meanings it denotes and the colour it refers to. But until recently, I’ve been quite unaware of how much I like the related beauty product: I always think of myself a..
Smythson Panama Notebook
I spend an entirely unreasonable amount of time staring at fancy notebooks. This mostly happens on Hermes and Smythson web sites but I don’t discriminate: show me a pretty notebook and I’ll fantasize about it, regardless of the brand.
When I was in London..
Olfactive Studio Panorama
I haven’t really worn this scent enough to write about it in an informed way, but the heart wants what it wants and currently the heart wants me to write about Olfactive Studio Panorama.
I wrote about Neela Vermeire recently and Olfactive Studio is anothe..
Sunday Riley Good Genes
I’m fine with spending quite a bit on skincare. I can afford it now (up to a point, there are of course brands that still give me pause – I am looking at you, Sisley! And SK-II!) and I enjoy it. It is something I’ve chosen to spend my money on, along with bo..
Fancy Macaroons
All bloggers like macaroons. Or if not all bloggers, then at least the bloggers who are on Instagram. I have just checked and hashtag ‘macaroons’ has been used almost a million times, including by yours truly. This tendency to photograph every pastel sweet y..
Modern Underwear
Only a decade ago, modern-looking underwear was something like a unicorn: only heard about, never actually seen. It’s still difficult to find, although no longer quite impossible. I find it strange, how in some industries time just seems to freeze. While wom..