Fragrance of the Week: Tocca Simone

So I went and bought myself yet another fragrance.  Since it's been a really long time since I have even bought any cosmetics (other than the random finds at the $0.99 Only Store)I felt I could allow myself a retail splurge.

The back drop for Simone is Bondi Beach in Australia.  If that doesn't make you think of warm weather then I don't know what will.

Fragrance of the Week: Stacked Style Scentarettes in Sorbet

Happy Saturday!  Today is going to feature yet another hard to find/ discontinued/ not sure if it even existed fragrance.

To my knowledge Stacked Style is no longer in business.  But when they were, you could find their fragrances at Sephora.

The scentarettes is what they began selling in the very beginning.  And even after what is perhaps over 10 years after purchasing this cigarette-like pack of perfume oil, they smell exactly the same as they did the first time.

Fragrance of the Week: Bulgari Omnia Coral

Happy Easter Weekend!

Which also happens to land on 4/20 so Happy 420 as well.  

Fragrance of the Week: Versace Bright Crystal

First off, I have a very random yet very important message.  Ladies, low cut jeans are not work appropriate.  No one needs to see your plumber's crack when you bend down to get something.  Now if you're younger, I can understand because fashion usually trumps common sense (like it did with me).  But if you are 40, hell even 30 years or older, this should be common knowledge.  It's about classy, not trashy and definitely not plumber's cracky.  You want to wear low cut jeans to work?  Fine, just keep that crack in check.

Onto something more relevant.......

Fragrance of the Week: Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Nil

So it has definitely been April Showers in the Bay Area this past week.  As far as California goes, we will always need water and so it's not so bad.

Sephora VIB Event Starts Today! 15% Off All Purchases

Now it sucks if you aren't a VIB, but if you know one then give them your list and a fist full of cash and have them head to Sephora (online as well) ASAP!

This is the time of year where we stock up on goodies at a discount.  This applies to all purchases and has no limit so if you're looking for big ticket items now is a great time to buy.

Alcohol Time!!!!! Flaviar: For Those That Like to Try a Variety of Alcohols Without Buying a Butt-load of Bottles

It's Thursday and I'm talking alcohol!

Partly because I wish it was Friday and partly because I see my meager collection of potables and think that I would like to expand on it if only it were more affordable.

Well, it's getting there.....

Fragrance of the Week: Marc Jacobs Honey

Another Marc Jacobs perfume?  Yep!

But at least you can still get this one easily.

Happy Saturday Confection: Strawberry Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Ganache

The quickest of blurbs because today is busy and I don't anticipate much rest.

Have a birthday to go to and since the theme was Strawberry Shortcake I thought to make some strawberry cupcakes.

Now this is actually not a scratch cake since I was lacking ingredients but my doctoring of things make it taste better than regular cake mix and give it a different consistency.

The vanilla ganache was just plain and simple.  I didn't have a good "natural" strawberry ganache recipe so I opted for vanilla bean since it's a safer choice regarding allergies.

So that's it, hope everyone has a great weekend and live happy!

Confection: Green Tea Cake with Strawberry Mousse

So I finally go and do a confection post!

It was my friend's birthday and I was inspired to try something new.  I have to say that times like these are great for practicing techniques and recipes.  So in that spirit I decided to try something new.