Beautiful Baubles

My recent Inquirer article is about these ultra-blingy bottles: Ralph Lauren Romance Always Yours, the 10th year anniversary edition of the original Romance fragrance. (Click here to see the full article.)

Apart from the superpretty 'diamond' cap of the limited edition glass dauber, I am incredibly intrigued by the scent because it was concocted by Harry Fremont, "the olfactory genius responsible for aromatic hits like CK One, Armani Sensi, Kenneth Cole Black and Lancôme Miracle" (okay, I just pasted that whole phrase from the piece). Sensi, I will probably never wear again because it brings back unpleasant memories, but along with the aforementioned perfumes, Fremont's fragrant 'recipes' seem to agree with my sense of smell. (Scroll to the bottom of this entry for a thorough listing of his perfume portfolio.)

On another note, I am happy to announce that I've officially started having my column illustrated by art director and artist, Claude Rodrigo. Check out the flirty drawing above. Once or twice a month, her illustrations will breathe life into my random musings about beauty, skincare, haircare, and cosmetics.

SCENTS BY HARRY FREMONT: David Yurman Eau de Parfum (2008), Gant Summer (2008), Waterford Lismore (2008), Vera Wang Flower Princess (2008), Diesel Fuel for Life Unlimited (2008, with Olivier Cresp and Jacques Cavallier), Gwen Stefani Harajuku Lovers Baby (2008), Calvin Klein CK One Summer (2007 & 2008 versions), Gwen Stefani L by LAMB (2007), Ann Taylor Possibilities (2007), Avon Imari Seduction (2007), Tom Ford Private Blend Noir de Noir (2007, with Jacques Cavallier), Tom Ford Private Blend Tuscan Leather (2007, with Jacques Cavallier), Calvin Klein Man (2007, with Jacques Cavallier), Ralph Lauren Polo Explorer (2007, with Honorine Blanc), Axe Lab (2006, with Ilias Ermenidis), Vera Wang Princess (2006, with Ilias Ermenidis), Banana Republic Black Walnut for men (2006) Juicy Couture Juicy Couture (2006), Avon Extraordinary (2005), Jaguar Fresh Man (2005), Calvin Klein Eternity Moment (2005, with Jacques Cavallier), Gant Adventure (2005), Tommy Bahama for men (2005), Victoria's Secret Basic Instinct (2004), Ralph Lauren Lauren Style (2004, with Richard Herpin), Liz Claiborne Spark for men (2003), Kenneth Cole Black for men (2003, with Sabine de Tscharner), Giorgio Armani Sensi (2002, with Alberto Morillas), Swiss Army for her (2002), Victoria's Secret Body by Victoria (2002), Vera Wang Vera Wang (2002, with Jean Claude Delville) Lancome Miracle (2001, with Alberto Morillas), Liz Claiborne Mambo for women (2001), Michael Kors Michael for men (2001), Ralph Lauren Glamourous (2001), Cerruti Image Woman (2000), Liz Claiborne Lucky You for women (2000), Tommy Hilfiger Freedom for Him (1999), Valentino Very Valentino for men (1999), Lancome O Oui! (1998), Ralph Lauren Romance (1998), Halston Catalyst for men (1994, with Ilias Ermenidis), Ralph Lauren Polo Sport (1994), Calvin Klein CK One (1994, with Alberto Morillas).