June 24th, 2008 — , Fragrance, Lanvin, Perfume, discontinued products from Gaia, The non-blonde @ The Non-Blonde
Since the house of Lanvin is desecrating the memory of its founder, Jeanne Lanvin, by launching a pink fruity floral (blackberry, citruses, pear, peony, freesia, raspberry, sandalwood, amber and musk) and naming it after her*, I thought it was a good t…
Continue reading → The Lost (And Totally Forgotten) Perfumes: Via Lanvin
June 18th, 2008 — , Emilio Pucci, Fragrance, Perfume, discontinued products from Gaia, The non-blonde @ The Non-Blonde
Beach fragrances are not what they used to be. The idea today is of something light with notes of Coppertone, Hawaiian Tropic and a side of coconut. But once upon a time, you could have put on a summer fragrance that had the power to transform you into…
May 6th, 2008 — , Besame Cosmetics, discontinued products, makeup, mascara from Gaia, The non-blonde @ The Non-Blonde
I’ve said this before, and it’s worth repeating: There are so many great products on the market today, that a mediocre mascara is simply unacceptable.I usually love the makeup from Besame Cosmetics, a small and semi-exclusive line, famous for elegant a…
April 15th, 2008 — , Fragrance, Niki de Saint Phalle, Perfume, discontinued products from Gaia, The non-blonde @ The Non-Blonde
It’s spring and green perfumes are the order of the day. The problem is that too many of them fall under the “fresh” category, and I don’t do fresh (or airy, or light, or… you get the picture). Also, my skin tends to eliminate green notes almost on a…
Continue reading → The (Almost) Lost Perfumes: Niki de Saint Phalle Parfum
February 5th, 2008 — Fragrance, Ines de la Fressange, Perfume, discontinued products from Gaia, The non-blonde @ The Non-Blonde
Last summer I went searching for the two Inès De La Fressange fragrances. I was curious to smell scents that were created for one of the few celebrities who can and should be considered an icon and an inspiration. I wrote about the story behind these …
Continue reading → The Lost Perfumes: Inès De La Fressange (2004)
January 25th, 2008 — Balenciaga, Fragrance, Perfume, discontinued products from Gaia, The non-blonde @ The Non-Blonde
In 1998, thirty years after Cristobal Balenciaga left his fashion house and 24 years after his death, his namesake perfume was launched into a very different fashion scene than it was during the designer’s 1950s golden age.It’s interesting to note that…
January 4th, 2008 — Fragrance, Kenzo, Perfume, discontinued products, perfume posse from Gaia, The non-blonde @ The Non-Blonde
This review takes us back to a time when mainstream perfumes still could have an edge that wouldn’t pass a focus group’s approval. Back then you could fine some weird juice even on Sephora’s shelves and know that it wasn’t created with the thought of o…
Continue reading → The Lost Perfumes: Kenzo Jungle L’Elephant and Le Tigre
December 11th, 2007 — Fragrance, Perfume, discontinued products, givenchy from Gaia, The non-blonde @ The Non-Blonde
What would have happened if Tam Dao (Diptyque), Rousse (Serge Almighty) and Kenzo Jungle L’Elephant had a love child?The answer is Givenchy Organza Indecence.While the original Organza is an annoyingly floral concoction, this younger sibling is very un…
November 30th, 2007 — Agnona, Fashion, Fragrance, Perfume, discontinued products from Gaia, The non-blonde @ The Non-Blonde
A long, long time ago Italian fashion label Agnona had a perfume. This label is part of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group and is known for using luxurious materials and classic designs. The looks are very Italian, just not in a Versace way. Looking at their …
November 23rd, 2007 — Fragrance, Kenneth Cole, Perfume, discontinued products from Gaia, The non-blonde @ The Non-Blonde
Among the many things, big and small, I’ve learned from my mother, there’s the rule that every perfume has its use. While spending nearly 30 years being loyal to her signature scent, she would still occasionally receive gifts of perfume from well-meani…
Continue reading → The Case of the Lost Leather- Kenneth Cole New York
November 2nd, 2007 — L'Occitane, bath and body, discontinued products from Gaia, The non-blonde @ The Non-Blonde
According to the SA in my local L’Occitane store, the Honey Harvest line is being discontinued (though it’s still sold for full price and the website doesn’t mention anything about it being phased out). I can’t say I’m surprised. I love the true honey …
Continue reading → Out with the old? L’Occitane is playing with honey
October 30th, 2007 — Fendi, Fragrance, Perfume, Theorema, discontinued products from Gaia, The non-blonde @ The Non-Blonde
This is the time of year when my cats begin to be obsessive about those patches of sun coming through the windows. For stricly indoors creatures, they have very good instincts to know that sun and warmth are becoming scarce and need to be cherished and…
September 11th, 2007 — Barbara Bui, Fashion, Fragrance, Perfume, designer, discontinued products from The non-blonde @ The Non-Blonde
Barbara Bui Le Parfum is another victim of the Fragrance Grim Reaper, the mysterious Power that Be which discontinues lovely and interesting scents . This one didn’t fall victim to the oakmoss curse (there isn’t any of that in the juice), but probably …
August 20th, 2007 — Fragrance, Perfume, discontinued products from The non-blonde @ The Non-Blonde
Slowly but surly, with a scary determination, classic and mainstream perfume houses are discontinuing older fragrances. Some are gone forever, others are reformulated beyond recognition. The reasons are many, but they all come to the bottom line of sal…
Continue reading → D is for Discontinued (and for online Discounters)
August 20th, 2007 — Sally Hansen, discontinued products, nail polish from The non-blonde @ The Non-Blonde
My toes have mostly been painted in light neutral colors since early spring. I alternated between several Lippmans and my tried and true Sally Hansen in Pure Putty. These colors were clean, fun and left the stage free for the real stars, my shoes.The s…
Continue reading → D is for Discontinued (the nail polish edition)