Hey stoners, guess what? That’s right: in Washington and Colorado, marijuana is now completely legal for recreational use by legal adults (that means anyone over the age of 21). You jealous? I am, but I guess I’ll get over it. While we wait for the other 48 states to come around (or is it 49? Puerto Rico, are you there?), let’s celebrate this very small victory with a selection of eight classy, subtle products, from bougie candles to a soothing body cream, that are either made from or inspired by Cannabis sativa. And please, for the love of god, leave your Bob Marley shirt at home.
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Rooty Tooty Fresh And Fruity Perfume
BTD: Celine's Perfumes
Winona was beside herself when she received all of Celine's perfumes. Read More »
I just ran out of the perfume I’d grown attached to — but thankfully this Fresh Hesperides Grapefruit Eau de Parfum arrived in my postal box. Combining top notes of mandarin, Italian lemon, and grapefruit, this perfume is the scented equivalent of a fresh glass of juice. Which, I know, kind of sounds revolting (a juice bath? No thanks). The middle and bottom notes of bergamot and musk balance out the citrus, though, creating a crisp — and yes, fresh — scent. [$38, Fresh]
What’s The Mystery That Has Brad Pitt Banished To The Corner?
Have you ever wished you could hear Brad Pitt whisper sweet nothings to you, or anyone really, just once? (I would totally listen to a taping of Brad and Angelina’s pillow talk, wouldn’t you?) Well, you’re in luck, because Chanel is making your dreams come true (kind of like they always do, then cruelly price them at $5,000+). When we heard that Brad had been tapped as the star of an ad campaign for the brand’s iconic No. 5 fragrance, we thought it was a weird choice, but now we totally get it… and so will you, once you listen to one of the three 7-second recordings Chanel has released for the promotion. But don’t expect to see Brad’s glorious mug just yet: he is, as The Cut rightfully addressed, in Chanel time-out. We wonder what he did to deserve it… [The Cut]
The Fragrance Of Forgiveness
Contradictory combinations often end up making the most sense. My nose was initially confused by OLO’s Violet/Leather perfume oil. Inspired by the Mark Twain quote, “Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it,” as the company describes the scent, “It smells like violet, it smells like leather.” Indeed, it does. I couldn’t stop sniffing it, trying to understand the bittersweet fragrance, a perfect balance of anger and acceptance. The fashion savvy often talk about how the perfect outfit is a balance of hard and soft. I’ve decided that the same goes for fragrances. [$45, OLO]
Beauty Test Drive: Celine Dion’s Perfume Collection
Last Tuesday at around 11AM I heard a knock on the door. I wasn’t expecting a package and the last time I opened the door for a random visitor it was two religious guys wearing shiny white pants who told me they had definitive proof that God was a fish, so I ignored it and kept writing. A bit later when I popped outside to take a walk, I noticed a package crammed under my doormat. I didn’t recognize the return address, but when I ripped it open, I was greeted with the most beautiful sight I’d ever seen: a box containing Celine Dion’s entire perfume collection. This was a dream come true for a Celine superfan like me, and as I clutched the heavenly gift to my bosom, I thanked God Fish for my good fortune (I later found out it was actually Julie “God Fish” Gerstein who’d facilitated this particular miracle).
Now that I’ve spent the past week huddled in my office, enveloped in a thick cloud of Celine Dion fragrances, I think I’m finally ready to write a proper review (I also might have permanent lung damage, but hey, worth it). Near, far, wherever you are, click on the gallery above to get the scoop on Celine’s Sensational, Pure Brilliance, Parfums, and Signature scents…
Khloe & Lamar Offer Some Tips On How To Have An “Unbreakable” Relationship
In this second video promoting their unisex fragrance Unbreakable, Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom offer some tips on how to have a solid relationship, namely, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” Also, to keep dating rather than falling into an easy routine of always staying in. The biggest takeaway? If you can successfully collaborate on a fragrance together, you can get through anything!
Feeling Irritable? Let Tata Harper Ease Your Troubled Mind
I’ve been known to get a touch irritable from time to time. Wait, let me rephrase that: I am a generally irritable human being. (More often than not, my irritability stems from an overriding sense of hanger, which kind of goes without saying given that I am forever hungry.) I had previously accepted “on edge” as my perpetual state, but then my fairy godmother Tata Harper came along with a soothing blend of essential oils and I was suddenly awash with well-being. Her all-natural Aromatic Irritability Treatment looks like a roll-on perfume but acts like a Valium (almost) to comfort, calm, and center. Breathe deep. [$65, Tata Harper]
“Weight Loss” Perfume Sounds Just About As Legitimate As Any “Weight Loss” Anything
There is no shortage of bizarre products and tools claiming mystical weight loss properties that will have you dropping pounds as if the basic rites of diet and exercise never existed. My personal favorite pitch thus far is that of SlimScents, which urges you to, and I quote, “harness the POWER of an EXCITING new research breakthrough” to “sniff yourself thin.” Convincing, no?
Alas, my beloved SlimScents have been upstaged by the latest and greatest in fraudulent weight loss technology: Prends-moi, now available on the British market, is “the world’s first slimming fragrance,” designed to “slim with pleasure” using ingredients that release endorphins already present in the body to trigger a “pleasure message” within the brain. (Also noteworthy: egregious overuse/abuse of the word “pleasure.”) Keep reading »
Kristen Stewart Bares Her High-Fashion Chops For Balenciaga’s New Fragrance
The reception of Kristen Stewart’s fashion presence mimics that of her reception on-screen: people who like her really love her, warts and all, and those who don’t just… don’t. I tolerate her, even like her a little bit, but even so it has to be said that she’s certainly no Charlize, who’s a natural both at her craft and, you know, wearing beautiful, often heavy clothes without looking like she might freak out or bite straight through her lower lip. Kristen’s high-fashion ascent has Nicolas Ghesquière to thank — the designer and creative director of the house of Balenciaga took a particular pet liking to Stewart, crafting her into a sartorial sometimes-star against all odds (and by odds, I mean Converse and hoodies). Ghesquière approached the actress in January after years of collaborating and cast her as the face of an untitled forthcoming fragrance. Keep reading »
Kim Kardashian & Her Glam Squad Show How To Get A Kim-Inspired Day Look
Kim Kardashian, love her or love to hate her, girlfriend always looks on point in the style and beauty department. As she reminisced in a recent episode of “Keeping of the Kardashians,” “Remember when we used to do our own hair and makeup?” Nowadays, Kim’s hair, makeup, and style are in the hands of her glam squad. (Her scent, however, is all Kardashian — her True Reflection perfume is in stores now!) and in this video, they share how to get a look for day inspired by Kim. Check it out above! Keep reading »
