Did you know? The first ever perfume that had synthetic artificial ingredients along with natural ones and was mass-produced was made by Guerlain and it was called Jicky. It was released in 1889. Created by Aimé Guerlain. It is cited as the first modern perfume. This is an important moment in perfume history. It was groundbreakingContinue reading “Guerlain’s Jicky: The Birth of Modern Perfumery”
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L’Interdit by Givenchy- story of a true signature scent
The fascinating story of a true signature scent. Imagine having a scent formulated just for you. A scent that trails as you walk past. A scent that lingers after you’ve left. This is even more special and powerful when the scent is just yours and is exclusively made for you, not available to all. ThisContinue reading “L’Interdit by Givenchy- story of a true signature scent”
Perfume
-Anshudha Garimella I always thought the easiest way to reminisce was to spray some perfume It takes me back to that summer faster than my memories do And with one spritz of that sparkling essence I can see it all again. It’s a song liquified into a bottle the perfect refrain A melody of perfectContinue reading “Perfume”
Reveries #5: You have fallen into an impressionist painting
Dear readers, Here is another meditative reverie. The point behind these reverie posts is to give the readers a little bit of an interlude. To read something mellow and relaxing about nature. For those of you who are new to this blog- the reverie posts are like a playlist or an image to get lostContinue reading “Reveries #5: You have fallen into an impressionist painting”
Things I’ve learnt from Flowers….
Nature has much to teach us. In every element, every sunrise, every twilight. I’m a great lover of nature. I learn something from it everyday. It will forever be my greatest inspiration. I miss flowers the most now as things are not yet in bloom. And there’s still some time. I love flowers and oftenContinue reading “Things I’ve learnt from Flowers….”
Here’s an idea – Keep a Beauty Journal.
There’s a habit that I have recently started that I feel can benefit many people. I didn’t start this with the intention of making it a habit. I just did this to try to teach myself how to think more positively. And it started to make me feel better, so now I’m turning this intoContinue reading “Here’s an idea – Keep a Beauty Journal.”
There is a power attached to feeling beautiful…..
Lock-down made everyone feel the same way- jaded and blue. Even now most people are working from home even if there isn’t a strict lock-down. You perhaps still feel bizarre in a way you can’t really describe. There are little things that perhaps you miss, like getting all dressed up to go out, putting onContinue reading “There is a power attached to feeling beautiful…..”
Lilac Sky
The little things in life, day-to-day musings are the greatest source of inspiration. I specifically love that specific time at the cusp of evening and night, right before twilight when the sky looks like an impressionist painting and just like the impressionists I want to capture those dreamy moments of drifting hues. When the skiesContinue reading “Lilac Sky”
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