fitforafemme.com

Scent: Forgive me, I’ve been so negligent in the fragrance department! I won’t pretend I’ve been

too busy – I have been busy, but also just sort of moving from Winter to Spring wrapped in a cloud of contentment. To tell the truth I was once so opposed to

that word, equating it with

tedium, mediocrity and perhaps worst of all, a sort of falsehood. Perhaps I am lucky in that it now means something else entirely, something epitomizing pleasure, satiety and a dreamy and genuine peace of mind.

Which brings me to today’s new fragrance: Ligea La Sirena from the Italian island of Capri’s Carthusia. This is so well named, “bearing the name of one of the three Mermaids who tried in vain to bewitch Ulysses, Ligea is a feminine, sensual nectar, surprising and full of passion, which combines the warm powdery scent of wild white rose with the fresh, soft aroma of mandarins.” It’s just…enchanting, really lovely. The citrus isn’t at all overwhelming, perfectly balanced with sweetness and the right amount of opoponax, or sweet myrrh – something earthy and almost salty to anchor it all down. I love it. I find it comforting!

Let’s take a closer look at the Carthusia logo, shall we? (It’s not a stretch to say that if I were into whimsical and playful tattoos, I would absolutely get this. It’s cheeky and awesome!)

PS. I’ve missed you all!

PPS. Bullocks! I left out the earrings. Delightful little art deco studs from Silver Crane Sterling – I love their shiny little things.

When: Sunday, Sept. 28th, 2008.

What: Dark grey trousers from Laundry by Shelli Segal. Blue chiffon tank by Persaman (the dress version is available, apparently, here). Blue patent and leather Mary Janes by Linea Paolo, who has some serious, bitchslappy Oxfords out right now, actually. Teal bracelet by H&M. Vintage scarf, Guess watch (with new diamond-studded band, seeing as how the puppy nom-nom-nommed my old black leather one).

Confession: I really can’t talk right now. After a few episodes of Mad Men Season I last night, I had to go to bed early, because I had to be at a “retreat” this morning at 7AM. Vom. The only positive was the baby cannolis at the lunch buffet. Oh, and the gorgeous dahlias I ordered for centerpieces. Two of which are livening up the loft at this very minute. I, on the other hand, am pretty much a zombie right now.

So, it’s Friday the bloody 13th. Boo. I was always partial to Freddie, to be honest, if we’re talking terror. Faces of Death was always the ultimate, though, in terms of VHS-generated mid-90s teenage hysteria. The damage? I stumbled at a train crossing, spilled a full cocktail (wrongful) and dropped my laptop. Not bad!

Today’s outfit was a bizarre, virginal-cum-flight attendant take on the naughty secretary theme.

When: Fri., June 13th, 2008

What: White cotton eyelet dress by Ann Taylor, thrifted blue scarf and navy belt, round-toe spectator Mary Janes in blue leather and patent by Linea Paolo.

Confessions: Silver and pearl bracelet was gifted so long ago I can’t recall the giver! For shame. I suspect it was my mother. To retaliate for the fact that all my bosses were out today, leaving me alone on a gorgeous Friday, I took these in one of their offices on a break.

Tip: Love the dress? You can get still get it in a slightly different version in Navy on their website here. You’re welcome!