by Annie Vischer Bronnley is a brand steeped in heritage, and this year it celebrates a milestone of 130 years. Pretty impressive right? And luckily for us, they're marking this anniversary with a brand new fragrance - Savage Flower. The … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: JO MALONE CHARITY CANDLE
by Annie Vischer The Jo Malone White Lilac & Rhubarb (£42.00) Candle is a must. Not only does it smell divine (think tart and juicy rhubarb notes sparking through beautiful white lilac and rose) and sit very prettily on any surface you … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW: BLAKE LIVELY ON CHRISTMAS & FRAGRANCE
by Annie Vischer Fresh from a brand new shoot for Gucci Premiere Eau de Toilette, Blake Lively talks Christmas traditions, baking and what fragrance means to her... The classic smell of Christmas...Growing up in California, lighting … [Read more...]
SELFRIDGES FRAGRANCE LAB GOES DIGITAL
by Annie Vischer The Fragrance Lab at Selfridges has quite simply caused a sensation. It's the most accessible form of bespoke fragrance service to hit the UK to date, and now it's going digital. The Fragrance Lab launched back in May as … [Read more...]
GWYNETH PALTROW: BOSS JOUR POUR FEMME
There are hundreds upon hundreds of fragrances available to pop in someone's stocking this Christmas, or indeed to treat yourself to, but one that comes with the glowing Gwyneth Paltrow's approval? Well that has to be a rather special. BOSS JOUR Pour … [Read more...]
Anthropologie’s Debut Scent
Very few retail spaces effect me in quite the same way as Anthropologie does. Walking through the doors is akin to stepping inside my dream home with accompanying (oversized) walk-in wardrobe. Dreamlike because realistically I couldn't bring myself … [Read more...]
The First Light Of Day With Boss Jour
In a couple of weeks, just in time for long, hazy summer days, Boss Fragrances launch Boss Jour Pour Femme, the lighter, fresher and brighter sibling of Boss Nuit. Inspired by the first light of day, the Boss Jour Pour Femme scent echoes the … [Read more...]
One Direction’s Scent Moment
We inadvertently find ourselves humming their catchy feel-good pop and swear that we'd be immune to the advances of lothario Harry, and yet, as much as we try to steer clear of boy band One Direction as they take over the world, when it comes to … [Read more...]
The Best Spring Scents
Givenchy Dahlia Noir L'Eau. £47.50 for 50ml. Debenhams.com Givenchy's Dahlia Noir has had a refreshing citrus and neroli update for Spring. With the original heart of rose petal untouched, a base of patchouli blends with cedar and musk to give this … [Read more...]
Spring Home Scents
Unlike fashion seasons, when it comes to the home it's not quite as easy to apply the 'out with the old, in with the new' maxim come spring. Instead, once we've banished the never-again-to-be-worn pieces to the charity shop and ensured every nook … [Read more...]
Prada Candy L’Eau by Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola
Finally, after numerous 12-second teasers, the final Prada Candy L'Eau film, by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola, starring Lea Seydoux is here; The love story, set in Paris, follows two best friends as they fall in love with the enchanting … [Read more...]
Anderson & Coppola Prada Candy L’Eau Teaser
Capturing the essence of a fragrance through the medium of film is no mean feat. Which is why, if you're Miuccia Prada the wise and wonderful thing to do is enlist a couple of internationally renowned directors, otherwise known as Wes Anderson and … [Read more...]
Free Fragrance Engraving at Selfridges, London
If you're still hunting for that perfect, personal Mothers Day gift, then head down to Selfridges this week and let them do the hard work for you! Over in the beauty hall, Chloé (who are incidentally celebrating 60 years in fashion) and Sisley … [Read more...]
Cara Delevingne: The New Face of Burberry Fragrance
Not content with having model of the moment, Cara Delevingne's beautiful face splashed all over the Burberry fashion campaigns, creative director, Christopher Bailey has also enlisted the Brit model to front the brand's new Burberry Body fragrance … [Read more...]
Jo Malone Sugar & Spice
If you're still persevering with your new year's healthy eating resolutions, these limited edition Sugar & Spice scents from Jo Malone will provide a most welcome sugar rush. Inspired by British dessert classics, Redcurrant & … [Read more...]
Stella McCartney Launches LILY Absolute
There are certain women whose life you would quite happily trade. Sat amongst a sumptuous yet surprisingly wearable Spring Summer 2013 collection it occurs to me that Stella McCartney is without doubt one of those women. Born to rock royalty it … [Read more...]
D&G Desire Fragrance Teaser Video
The new addition to Dolce & Gabbana's fragrance wardrobe, Desire, is as covetable as scent comes. With classic notes of jasmine and Madonna lily playing host to the more unexpected mandarin, lychee and musk tones, Desire is a heady oriental … [Read more...]
Jo Malone’s Makeover
We audibly gasped upon seeing this super-cool Pop Art rework of the classic Jo Malone Red Roses fragrance bottle. But then we wouldn't expect anything less from the first major collaboration with the brand's quirky style editor, British … [Read more...]
Julia Roberts Stars in Lancome’s Latest Fragrance Campaign
Although Julia Roberts' has, for the past two years, been the face of beauty behemoth, Lancôme, the French brand's latest scent, La Vie Est Belle, will be the first fragrance campaign that the Pretty Woman actress has fronted. A French … [Read more...]
Chanel Launches Third Coco Scent, Coco Noir
Those covetable interlocking C's and signature squared cut-glass bottle have had a darkly gothic update as Chanel announce the launch of their brand new fragrance, Coco Noir. In homage to the founder Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, who famously … [Read more...]
Summer Splash
There's nothing quite like a refreshingly light splash of well, splash, to cut through the summer-in-the-city heat and humidity. More subtle than a spritz of eau de parfum but subtle enough that you can repeatedly daub yourself throughout the day … [Read more...]