Cire Trudon Cyrnos: Mediterranean Sunshine in a Candle
I must say I sort of panicked last week when I realised I had finished all my scented candles. I’m not a full-blown candle addict, I often go weeks without burning any and it’s more of a nice bonus for me than a must. Especially in the spring and summer, the..
6 Brightening Products and a Plan
I went on a tropical holiday recently and have the sun damage to prove it. And no, I don’t mean a few freckles here and there that I’m getting overexcited about, I mean proper darker blotches mostly on my forehead and a bit on my cheeks. I’ve never freaked o..
On Not Hating Social Media
The quickest way these days to establish your intellectual and moral superiority is to declare that you do not have a Facebook account. The other option is to say something scathing about the Kardashians (alternatively, insert locally relevant celebrity here..
L’Oreal Nude Magique (or True Match Lumi?) Cushion Foundation
Good things come to those who look in strange places. Unless you are obsessed with make-up, you probably don’t know who Jaclyn Hill is. And even if you were obsessed with make-up, you’d possibly find following her a bit tiring, as she is very intense and can..
12 Perfumes for Spring
I usually like to have a concept to my posts, some over-arching idea or a point I’m trying to convey. This article has no concept whatsoever. It is just a list of fragrances I’ve worn most this spring and will keep on wearing in the near future. With 1.5 exc..
Rhum Agricole and the Rediscovery of Pina Colada
Rum does not have a very good reputation. It’s drunk by many, of course, but have you ever heard anyone say that rum is their favourite (alcoholic) beverage? Not often, I bet. It doesn’t have the sophistication of wine, the universal appeal of beer, the arro..
10 Tips for Going Bespoke ft a Dress by Oksana Tandit
Having something specially made for you is one of the great pleasures of life, and not only when it comes to clothes. I do of course realise that made-to-measure is not accessible for everybody*, but it can be a wonderful experience for those who like clothe..
Interior Silliness or Flamingoes in the House
When reading magazines or staying in expensive hotels, I always admire those minimal, refined spaces in tones of ivory, pale beige and dove gray; rooms sparsely but tastefully furnished, with a well-chosen statement piece here and there, a vase with white tu..
Return of the Gloss
Now, let’s make one thing clear: I had the idea for this post long before Lisa Eldridge published her take on the new glosses. I did! Honest! But I had to postpone it because of the stupid Chanel: I was waiting for their new lipsticks to reach Belgium and it..
My Most Expensive Perfume and Some Thoughts on Quality
What you see on the picture is Mohur extrait by Neela Vermeire Creations. It costs 350 euros and is the most expensive perfume I own*. By niche perfumery standards, even a 500-euro fragrance is no longer anything shocking, as the prices keep climbing. For a ..