Wishing you bounty and blessings on this Thanksgiving Day.
Image: William H. Bradley for The Chap Book, 1895.
Month: November 2014
Product Review: MAC Pressed Pigment in Nostalgia (Heirloom Mix Collection)
As I mentioned in my recent round-up of November favorites, lately I’ve been gravitating towards beauty products with a bit of sparkle. They lift my mood, at a time of year when I tend to be somewhat grumpy (more so than ever this year! yay!) and they work well for day-to-evening situations when holiday parties start to pop up on the calendar…
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Perfume Reviews: Four Fragrances from Friedemodin
My latest post on Now Smell This is a review of four fragrances from Friedemodin: Jardin Mystique, Vertine, Rosée de Nuit, and Feu Follet (not pictured). You can read it here.
Icons & Influences: John Waters and “Odorama”
Earlier this month I had an opportunity to meet John Waters. He made an appearance at an academic conference in his hometown of Baltimore, and he was as funny as you’d expect and as gracious as you could hope. He spent a while signing books and other memorabilia after he spoke to the audience.
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Passing Fancies: November 2014
Reading: Mandy Aftel’s Fragrant
Video: Mr. Tinsel and I just started the first season of “Game of Thrones.” Late to the party, I know!
Art: “Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs” at the Museum of Modern Art
Drink: Various blends from Do You Tea? Continue reading “Passing Fancies: November 2014”
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