Le Labo Launches New scent, Santal 33
Fabrice Penot and Simon Doonan in the Le Labo section of Barneys New York A few days ago I stopped by Barneys New York for the launch of Le Labo‘s latest scent, Santal 33. I first heard about Le Labo about a year ago when Gwyneth Paltrow wrote about their candles in her GOOP Newsletter … Continue reading “Le Labo Launches New scent, Santal 33”
Elizabeth Arden’s Spring/Summer 2011 Launches
I’m always surprised at how relatively affordable Elizabeth Arden is. Maybe it’s because growing up I often passed their Red Door Spa, which looked so glam to me as a kid, but in my head they’re way more luxurious than their prices would suggest. The one place the brand is lacking, in my opinion, is … Continue reading “Elizabeth Arden’s Spring/Summer 2011 Launches”
Hermes Launches Un Jardin Sur Le Toit
Proof that only good things can come from stepping foot inside Hermes, I was at their Fifth Avenue men’s store here in NYC, waiting for the elevator since I was lugging around a 2.5kg Jo Malone candle (bought earlier in the day to perk up my mother!), when I caught a whiff of a vegetal, … Continue reading “Hermes Launches Un Jardin Sur Le Toit”
Tom Ford Launches Body Products
Forget about his re-entry into womenswear because as far as I’m concerned the best thing that Tom Ford has done since leaving Gucci and YSL is developing his beauty line! First there were his fragrances (I’ve been nothing short of obsessed with White Suede since its launch), then were were his lipsticks (I wouldn’t dare … Continue reading “Tom Ford Launches Body Products”
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giola: Sea Breeze
I am extremely particular about fragrance, as most just irritate me after an hour. I like light, mild, and unimposing. Giorgio Armani‘s Acqua di Giola, meaning “Water of Joy,” is most definitely light and balmy. Inspired by Pantelleria, a Sicilian island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea that’s been dubbed “paradise,” the scent evokes … Continue reading “Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giola: Sea Breeze”