StyleSheet: Perfume: Not Just For Moms

Do you still wear perfume? Well if you are unlucky enough to be caught up in what is traditionally called "mother's day", you probably will be gifted with some type of perfume on that day more than any other. There's nothing more depressing then marking the passage of time and labeled a "mom" to something, whether human or otherwise. I hope you aren't tied down in your life with anything that depends solely upon your existence, how dull. But let's talk about perfume for a moment. It's a hot and smelly issue that not many people can face head on, or with their noses.

Perfume can be considered a pure luxury, an indulgence, to make you feel better and give a little pleasure to a certain someone that gets very close to you. Let me tell you, be aware that there are a bunch of ugly people around town that don't appreciate your little luxury, as a general rule of thumb, go easy on perfumes and save it for special times with special people. Lighter fragrances and body sprays make you feel good following a bath or shower, and spray a favorite room scent on fabric curtains [test a small area first to make sure it's doesn't stain].

Considered the world's most expensive
perfume created by Clive Christian because
of the bottle, containing a 5 carat diamond
and 18-carat gold collar. The fragrance
consists primarily of white peach, plum,
pineapple and mirabelle.

Do you have to spend a lot to smell fantastic? No, however, I won't go into your daily routine of cleanliness, but I will go into a list of some of my favorite brands of fragrance. As always, ask for a sample before buying, and many online shops offer samples as well.

Have fun with it, don't depend on it, don't feel you can't leave the house without it. It is a fun addition to any day at home, or while browsing your favorite antique shops. But beware of overdoing it and becoming that despised person in the office; small office spaces breed contempt.

I generally steer clear of any celebrity fragrances, for men or women because they are canned somewhere in the Far East and are a rehash of a bunch of failed and factory housed scents that have been lying around forever. You may disagree with me if you wish, but I am here to guide you, not promote anything I don't feel is worth it...case in point: