One of the negatives of doing book research is that I find out how much effort goes into something and it gives me a new appreciation of that aspect of life. Case in point: well-trained hairdressers (Split Ends); what it takes to be a great esthetician and why your skin NEEDS a good facial here and again (Smitten) and my most recent discovery is the perfume business (The Scent of Rain) -- I got an email this morning and it read, "Explosive Bouquet" about a new fragrance called "Flowerbomb" -- I would have gone with the Explosive Bouquet as a name versus Flowerbomb, but that's me and my marketing background. The point is, I read the perfume's notes and I really want to get to Sephora and inhale it for myself. It has all my favorites.
Listen to this magical description:
Flowerbomb
This floral explosion releases a profusion of flowers that has the power to make everything seem more positive. Magically evocative notes immediately awaken your deepest senses, giving you the impression of living life in your own secret garden, away from reality. Sambac Jasmine, Centifolia Rose, Cattleya Orchid, and Ballerina Freesia bloom on a base of Patchouli.
It's enough to overcome a bad name. Although maybe that appeals to you youngins and I'm not cool enough. Either way, it's another reason to get lost in Sephora. Which, besides DSW, is a place I go when I need to chill. There's nothing like fresh, pretty makeup and scents to make your heart realize what's important. : ) Plus, if you go into Sephora with kids at the mall? They pick off and go elsewhere because there is something kid deterring there. Just saying.
Where's your happy place?
