Wow, I just read that whole article and I am dumbfounded that they decided to combine the application of perfume and the prevention of constipation into one informative narrative.
@staryberry: I know, that was a really strange turn it took. But at least the nutritional advice wasn't bad: eat whole grains, plenty of fruits and vegetables, drink lots of water.
I was thinking this was a perfume ad, when all of a sudden *boom!* constipation exercises!!
This is a deceptive story...but hilarious.
Also, I love this quote:
"For years we've been going about in this frank, post-war, careless flapper fashion, being just-myself-and-if-he-don't-like-me-he-don't-have-to. You know many's the woman that's waking up to the foolishness of this attitude. Being independent isn't so wonderful, we've discovered. The big thing in every woman's life, rich or poor, queen or peasant, is to get her man. And if it's illusion and femininity and glamour they want, it's up to each one of us to adopt that kind of a spotlight."
Also, am I the only one who can't wear womens' perfumes?
I don't know what it is about the sweeter, floral notes in most womens' fragrances, but they turn into sour prison hooch on me. I don't really like the heavier, muskier, amber-y scents in womens' fragrances, either, because they just feel too old and after-shave-y on me.
My very best scents are very young, light, unisex or young-man scents. I swear to God I smell like spring and sunshine in cK One (lamest thing ever, I'm sure) and men's Acqua di Gio (also lame, I know.) Seriously, some of the lighter, planty, grassy, lemony, ocean-y young-man colognes turn into sunwashed linen and fresh green leaves on me.
Whereas most female scents smell beautiful on others, but on me they smell like boobsweat ketosis.
@tscheese: I will always have a fondness for ckOne. I seriously love straight up clean, fresh smelling perfume, which tends to be more guy-y. I don't like smelling like vanilla, frankly - super cloying.
Clinique Happy Heart has been my "signature scent" (when I can remember to put it on) for five years now for the clean-ness. But I totally think on Cool Water Woman (I know) fondly.
@tscheese: I'm an equal opportunity fragrance slut. I say if it smells good, wear it. I also recommend Marc Jacobs for Men, Eau Sauvage by Christian Dior and Millesime Imperial by Creed.
I love perfume. I've taken to wearing one type as my "signature" perfume, just one spritz before I go out, and it smells heavenly. The boy loves it, and it kills him. The owner of the restaurant we ate at last night complimented me on it last night as well, which was nice.
Still, I didn't go to a perfume stylist. I went to Dillards and picked out the one I liked best after smelling it in a magazine.
@Le Kangourou de Kataroo: Care to divulge the name? Everything smells like disinfectant on me after 10 minutes. If you need to keep it a mystery - I understand.
@keldo: Could just be your body chemistry. My mom can't wear perfume because it smells like cat pee on her. So consider yourself lucky -- disinfectant is preferable to cat pee ;)
@Le Kangourou de Kataroo: I won mine from Allure - Chloe eau de perfume. It's lovely, but Hermes L'Eau Des Merveilles is my signature. (I'm out and broke, so Chloe works for now.)
I just have to say, I'm amazed at how valued cleanliness is, as far as attraction goes. I'm a serial shower skipper, non user of a comb, multiple day shirt wearer, etc. and I get hit on more times than I like. Sometimes, I take myself aside and think, "DAMN, TC. You smell like a dead rodent. A shower would do you good."
I'm either Cindy Fuckin' Crawford or no one can tell.
@TexasCrude blames Gwyneth Paltrow: Pheremones dude, or some shit like that. I rarely wash, and I get hit on too often. I think I smile at young men too much, also.
@TexasCrude blames Gwyneth Paltrow: I have found that being unwashed, smelly and brusque does nothing to repel the menz. The only reliable douche repellent is having a good bumper crop of acne going on. On the odd good month it is like WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU GET YOUR HORNY MANHANDS OFF ME.
@TexasCrude blames Gwyneth Paltrow: my friends and I have a running joke that the ONLY time I ever got hit on is when I was un-showered with seriously dirty hair. (and ugly undies)
@TexasCrude blames Gwyneth Paltrow: I ALWAYS get hit on during my subway ride on the days I wake up too late to shower. It's either the Chloe perfume or pheremones.
There's also an art to using tea tree oil for internal and external cleanliness. But in this case, a misstep can cause you to walk funny for a few days. Trust.
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This is a deceptive story...but hilarious.
Also, I love this quote:
"For years we've been going about in this frank, post-war, careless flapper fashion, being just-myself-and-if-he-don't-like-me-he-don't-have-to. You know many's the woman that's waking up to the foolishness of this attitude. Being independent isn't so wonderful, we've discovered. The big thing in every woman's life, rich or poor, queen or peasant, is to get her man. And if it's illusion and femininity and glamour they want, it's up to each one of us to adopt that kind of a spotlight."
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I don't know what it is about the sweeter, floral notes in most womens' fragrances, but they turn into sour prison hooch on me. I don't really like the heavier, muskier, amber-y scents in womens' fragrances, either, because they just feel too old and after-shave-y on me.
My very best scents are very young, light, unisex or young-man scents. I swear to God I smell like spring and sunshine in cK One (lamest thing ever, I'm sure) and men's Acqua di Gio (also lame, I know.) Seriously, some of the lighter, planty, grassy, lemony, ocean-y young-man colognes turn into sunwashed linen and fresh green leaves on me.
Whereas most female scents smell beautiful on others, but on me they smell like boobsweat ketosis.
I am a strange creature.
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Clinique Happy Heart has been my "signature scent" (when I can remember to put it on) for five years now for the clean-ness. But I totally think on Cool Water Woman (I know) fondly.
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WHO WANTS TO PRACTICE THE SCISSORS WITH ME?!
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And it brings all the boys to the yard, strangely.
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And as far as pizza-smell -- that's practically an aphrodesiac. Or at least that's what advertising tells me. Or was that tacos?
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Still, I didn't go to a perfume stylist. I went to Dillards and picked out the one I liked best after smelling it in a magazine.
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Sounds lovely, but taken literally can lead to a seriously stinging sensation.
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Huh. Never knew there was a name for that. Educational!
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I'm either Cindy Fuckin' Crawford or no one can tell.
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