Juxastposed; The Spirit is Alive and Well
What do we mean when we talk of a ‘spirit’? no not brandy et al but a fleeting moment, a…
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What do we mean when we talk of a ‘spirit’? no not brandy et al but a fleeting moment, a…
by Jo Phillips
In 1992 Issey Miyake launched his first perfume. Now being the early ’90’s we were all in the height of…
by Jo Phillips
The name Lalique evokes the brilliance of glass and crystal of jewellery, and of course fragrance René-Jules Lalique started the…
by Jo Phillips
The world of perfume is full to the brim not just with high-street names but also niche brands like the…
by Jo Phillips
Over the years I have leaned towards choosing my mascara — for work and personal use — based on the…
by Julie Jacobs
It’s 1789. The once ornate streets of Versailles are now littered with debris left behind by left-winged revolutionaries in a…
by Jo Phillips
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, Via Condotti a street in Rome and precious gem stones are not naturally…
by Jo Phillips
The foremost reason for buying perfume is of course because we love the smell. Scent is such a personal experience…
by Jo Phillips
Energetic, complex, and passionate. Welcome to the Punk explosion of 1970’s England – more specifically the moody expressions of the…
by Jo Phillips
Are you tired of continuously getting razor burns? Do find you often get irritated skin after a shave? Or perhaps…
by Jo Phillips
It’s been a long week – with stress, pollution, and the rapid change of seasons your skin is bound to…
by Jo Phillips
Hair-care can come at a cost. With added chemicals, and low ethical standards, companies advertise their products as ‘organic’ when…
by Jo Phillips
Poetry is a highly regarded form of literature. Through a careful choice of words, poets can stimulate our senses by…
by Jo Phillips
Although the phrase ‘all that glitters is not gold’ goes without saying, it can’t be denied that there is indeed…
by Jo Phillips
It’s funny how beauty standards change, isn’t it? Nowadays, many of us value a healthy glow and a bright smile,…
by Jo Phillips
Isla Apothecary is a leader in the clean beauty movement. The brand is notorious for using top quality natural ingredients,…
by Jo Phillips
We are constantly being told about miracle cures that will make our skin look younger, fresher, brighter and tighter. Science…
by Jo Phillips