I was very lucky when I was younger to be introduced to a perfume range that I would continue to love. I have appreciated of course the range and development of perfumes during the last twenty years but I have to say that I remain faithful to the Perfume house of Guerlain and many of the fragrances I have worn at defining moments in my life. I was delighted to see that a whole page in HAPPY the shopping bible for September 2006 devoted to this very company. I wore the oldest of their perfumes when I married in 1975 this was 'Jicky' originally developed in 1889. I have worn Shamlimar, Mitsouko, Chamade and Samsara. I am looking forward to trying out the new fragrance 'Insolence' this seems appropriate at the moment, but I will have to be careful as the chemo may affect my skin and therefore the fragrance.
I do think it is important to note that perfumes change from skin to skin, what may smell great on someone else might not work for others. A neat trick is to purchase the more expensive perfumes in the new trend for smal sample bottles, that way you can try and not break the bank. equally with a few you have a nice choice. I am as good as my word - I have Jasper Conran 'Woman' I also have 'Fendi', 'Very Valentino', 'Flowers' by Kenzo and 'Adorable' by Mango. They also fit very nicely into small clutch bags for the refresh if needed.
My day time fragrance preferance especially for work, is simple Lily of the Valley. For the beach I like Miami Glow by J Lo which makes me think of Pina Colada's (actually I drink Margarittas I am a lime and salt fan) worn in Cuba last year (a political statement or what!!!)
I also love Vivianne Westwood fragrances, very decadant especially 'Boudoir'.
As a secondary point I also believe that body lotions in a particular fragrance are worth getting, the effect is mor subtle and of course the body coverage is good. I love Chamade body lotion.
The magazine HAPPY is worth a read if you like shopping and there is a great section on bags if that is you addiction. I am always looking for the perfect bag, I have yet to find it. In the section called THE WORD FROM THE STREET I was most impressed with Sarah Walter, Head of Fashion Communication for 'New Look' This is a good shop in the High Street and I use it quite a loot. I was happy to see that she liked the new Tartan dress in their range as she says very Vivienne Westwood. Like me Sarah likes ankle shoes ( yes I know I have said I am not a shoe person - but when I am it is ankle shoes) Knitwear, Shoulder bags and the Garbo Look (for me it was her wearing of great trousers) In the same section I liked Gillian Vadgama from (Wallis) and Anita Borzyszowska (from Gap) choices and comments.
There are some great cheapish necklaces about at the moment with many and varied bangles again these are passions of mine, I love the ethnic/South American look.
RECENT PURCHASE. I am a devotee of second hand shops and I recently found a very pretty knee length skirt in white cotton with a delicate floral 1970's design. It has soft pleats from the waist A nicer version than similar that I have seen in the High Street, I will work it with the white and pink muscle back t shirts that I have (in combination) with pink sandals. I refuse to pay the hellish prices in many of the shops and I could not afford a designer lable. The only ones that I have had are a Paul Costello, evening dress, skirt and Jumper purchased through a factory outlet. I always hunt through sales, patience is a virtue in this.
A good tip is to constantly review your wardrobe, I archive items (in bags and store) and bring out stuff already archived to create current looks. I don't waste anything, if however I really don't want an item any more then it goes to the second hand shops. I also pass on stuff to my teenage step-granddaughter. She is very Cool and loves the theater (she attends a drama club) I don't give her tat, if she doesn't like it then the wardrobe department might like to use it.
Time for a break.
Love Granny
