A Scentsational Point Of Difference.
The ever-so-chic fragrance house of Jo Malone has proven to have released one of the most unique and utterly beguiling fragrances I have enjoyed to date. Blue Agava & Cacao was launched early last year and has shown itself to be one edgy yet sophisticated, beautifully aromatic and luxurious fragrance.
“Sparkling citrus notes lead to an exquisite heart where the blue agava flower takes centre stage. As your skin warms, the sensual blend of vetiver with cinnamon and the primitive rawness of cacao, make an unexpected and surprising harmony.”
Jo Malone’s Blue Agava & Cacao is, unequivocally, the fragrance to choose for those who will only consider enswathing themselves in an alluringly persuasive and tantalizingly exotic scent unlike anything else.
Blue Agava & Cacao, by Jo Malone, is available in:
- Cologne 30 ml & 100 ml
- Bath Oil 250 ml
- Body Crème 175 ml
- Scented Candle 200g
A Sensible Sonneteer Of Sorts.
“A thing of beauty is a joy forever; its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness.” -John Keats
Is There Such A Thing?
I know that there are laws about smoking in public places and that the designated smoking areas are getting fewer and fewer. But this post is not so much a commentary on the lack of places to smoke, as I am a non-smoker, but more to do with the fact that even with the quasi-rigid anti-smoking laws, I still seem to get the uninvited and ultra tenacious smoke smell in my hair when I go out in public. How’s that work? What we really need is a shampoo, conditioner, or styling product that will transcend cigarette smoke. No point in going for the gorgeous hair spritzes that wonderfully scent your tresses as even they don’t seem to be able to keep the upper hand on those wayward wafts, because Lord knows I’ve tried them. What do you reckon Lovelies? Is there such a thing as a super duper cloaking device that will protect our precious hair from passive pong? Do be sure to let me know if you learn of one. In the meantime, off to the shower I go…Again.
Never Too Hot To Trot.
“Heat cannot be separated from fire, or beauty from the eternal.” -Alighieri Dante
Eep!…Hair Product Buildup?
Here’s a nifty little number to rinse through your hair, around once a fortnight, to get rid of any styling product buildup that refuses to take leave in the face of regular washing:
Rinse your hair with half a cup of Bicarbonate of Soda (baking soda) mixed into a cup of warm water.
Ta da! Now you can relax because it’s as easy as that.
Wonderfully Wacky-Do and Hair Free Too!
I received an email the other day that made me giggle a bit, absolutely smile an even bigger bit, and ever so pleased to be a bit “Out There”. Here’s an excerpt from the most excellent email below:
Hello Beauty Marked!,
“I have to say that your rather well informed, albeit unorthodox approach to beauty is really refreshing and always a great read. I wasn’t too sure I’d get into the daily beauty affirmations or enjoy the beautiful quotations you have posted as much as I have. They are just so different. But I think the thing I am most pleased about is your inspirational quips that you liberally share. I also love that you are so wonderfully wacky-do, but in the coolest, most well groomed way…”
i just had to share this gem of an email and weigh in to say how much I so appreciate and embrace my card carrying Groomed Wacky-Do status and that I couldn’t ever consider passing up an opportunity to spritz on a fine fragrance, slick on a gorgeously-rich red lippie, have a mani, pedi, blow-dry, brow shape, wax, facial, to meditate, re-align my chakras, have a massage, or to commune with a magnificent crystal. No way José! But the best bit about this email is that you lovelies obviously know it too. I love that! Thanks for noticing and an even bigger thanks for being you!
-BM! xx
Beneficent Brilliance.
“Beauty is a glorious gift of nature.” -Homer
