Tamora
Amber, heliotrope, golden sandalwood, peach blossom and vanilla bean.
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03 February 2012 @ 03:07 pm
Tamora
Amber, heliotrope, golden sandalwood, peach blossom and vanilla bean.
23 January 2012 @ 02:44 pm
More bpal reviews from when I treated myself this last time.
ROSE RED 2011
The perfected winter rose, dew covered and freshly cut.
This one's a companion/counterpoint scent to Snow White, and equally as popular - it's become another signature oil from the company's Yule collections, always in high demand every winter it's put out.
( Kinda obligatory that I try it.Collapse )
ROSE RED 2011
The perfected winter rose, dew covered and freshly cut.
This one's a companion/counterpoint scent to Snow White, and equally as popular - it's become another signature oil from the company's Yule collections, always in high demand every winter it's put out.
( Kinda obligatory that I try it.Collapse )
Current Mood: 
calm
calmCurrent Music: K'Naan - Waving Flag
08 January 2012 @ 03:29 pm
This is (along with Rose Red, which I also got a sample of) another of the trademark scents that the lab does - it's a Limited Edition that's in high demand every winter.
I'd space the reviews out a bit more, but I'm having to rush-test this lot because there's a limited amount of time left for me to decide whether to order full bottles or not.
Snow White
A chilly, bright perfume: flurries of virgin snow, crisp winter wind and the faintest breath of night-blooming flowers.
( This one's dangerous for my sweet tooth.Collapse )
I'd space the reviews out a bit more, but I'm having to rush-test this lot because there's a limited amount of time left for me to decide whether to order full bottles or not.
Snow White
A chilly, bright perfume: flurries of virgin snow, crisp winter wind and the faintest breath of night-blooming flowers.
( This one's dangerous for my sweet tooth.Collapse )
Also? Bits of the very last dry-down stage of Frost At Midnight are still clinging to the inside of my elbow, even AFTER showering. O_O;; It's a good thing I liked it!
...aaaaaaaaaaaand it's time for Sherlock now.
...aaaaaaaaaaaand it's time for Sherlock now.
Current Mood: mellow
mellowCurrent Music: DJ Earworm - United State of Pop '11 (World Go Boom)
07 January 2012 @ 05:22 pm
So. For [Insert Winter Gift-Giving Holiday Here] this year, I treated myself to decanted samples of selections from the Yule 2011 bpal collection.
I'd meant to review others first, but I accidentally got enough of this one on me that I figured I may as well start off with it.
I'd meant to review others first, but I accidentally got enough of this one on me that I figured I may as well start off with it.
Current Music: Secret Garden - Moving
16 September 2011 @ 03:36 pm
Judging a Book by its Cover: How Women See Comic Books
This right here? Is why I fucking loved the JossVerse comics and go through so much frustration in my attempts to re-read Uncanny X-Men. Bah. XP
Also? Fuck France. Seriously.
Before any conservative Christians start ranting about the evils of secularism (*cough*Dad*cough*), though? This isn't secularist - this is blatant Islamophobia. Secularism would be banning *all* prayer in public spaces, and only Muslim prayer is banned by this new law.
To close out with some not-RAR!news - the Fall/Halloween BPAL LE's are up for sale. ♥
( HOMFG.Collapse )
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANT. I would seriously want Samhain too if it didn't have patchouli in it. :/
This right here? Is why I fucking loved the JossVerse comics and go through so much frustration in my attempts to re-read Uncanny X-Men. Bah. XP
Also? Fuck France. Seriously.
Before any conservative Christians start ranting about the evils of secularism (*cough*Dad*cough*), though? This isn't secularist - this is blatant Islamophobia. Secularism would be banning *all* prayer in public spaces, and only Muslim prayer is banned by this new law.
To close out with some not-RAR!news - the Fall/Halloween BPAL LE's are up for sale. ♥
( HOMFG.Collapse )
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANT. I would seriously want Samhain too if it didn't have patchouli in it. :/
15 July 2011 @ 01:47 pm
First off - 7 Quirky Ways Students Learn Shakespeare.
Why didn't we have the interactive-theater thing when I was in school? -_-;;
Secondly - oh god you guys somebody pull me away from Polyvore before I have to get an intervention. Srsly. O_O;; I can feel the girly!girl in me just SHRIEKING with joy.
Since I'm already having a Girly Day:
Kurukulla
The Tibetan goddess of love and wealth. Her scent is a harmonious, sweet, enchanting blend of three lotus blooms and three roses.
( YAY GIRLY WHEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!Collapse )
Why didn't we have the interactive-theater thing when I was in school? -_-;;
Secondly - oh god you guys somebody pull me away from Polyvore before I have to get an intervention. Srsly. O_O;; I can feel the girly!girl in me just SHRIEKING with joy.
Since I'm already having a Girly Day:
Kurukulla
The Tibetan goddess of love and wealth. Her scent is a harmonious, sweet, enchanting blend of three lotus blooms and three roses.
( YAY GIRLY WHEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!Collapse )
Current Music: Pride & Prejudice (BBC)
Current Mood: 
girly
girly15 June 2011 @ 12:02 am
Stressing out about our apartment getting fumigated AGAIN today yesterday and worrying about whether Cici will get sick again, so I'm reviewing BPAL to distract myself. You get a two-fer today.
Lightning
Lightning slashing the midnight skies over the endless reaches of the ocean. The electric tang of ozone, marine notes, and a drop of sharp rain.
Lightning
Lightning slashing the midnight skies over the endless reaches of the ocean. The electric tang of ozone, marine notes, and a drop of sharp rain.
Current Mood: 
awake
awake01 June 2011 @ 06:09 pm
Taking a break from post-fumigation unpacking and furniture-moving, so have a bpal review.
Maiden
A gentle vision of purity, goodness and virtue: white tea, carnation and Damask Rose.
Maiden
A gentle vision of purity, goodness and virtue: white tea, carnation and Damask Rose.
Current Music: Elton John - Answer In The Sky
Current Mood: 
tired
tired27 May 2011 @ 07:20 am
qathetenkou reminded me of just how behind I am on bpal reviews. O_O;;
In Other News:
The $1200 dollars from the IRS got to us, and promptly disappeared. ^^;; We used it on old debts - including resolving one altogether. Sucks, but it's the responsible thing and it's one less burden on our shoulders, so...yeah.
I've spent the last few days getting wrung out and subsequently getting OVER being wrung out by the Stomach Bug from Hell. Apparently, my stomach now wants me to eat everything in sight to compensate for not being able to hold even liquids down for at least a day and a half. My sick-time was spent in bed watching The Big Bang Theory, which, while not my fav show ever, is pretty awesome for a sitcom. I keep wanting to see Spencer Reid make a crossover guest cameo. >.>;;
Current Mood: blah
blah11 May 2011 @ 05:36 pm
(Couldn't find a pic I liked well enough aside from Merlin stills, which I didn't feel like using.)
Morgause
Earth sorceress and mother of Mordred, she is, in essence, the harbinger of King Arthur's doom and the downfall of Camelot. She is a sister, or sister-self, to Morgan Le Fay. A bouquet of five night-blooming flowers deepened by dusky violet, purple fruits and the barest breath of medieval incenses.
Morgause
Earth sorceress and mother of Mordred, she is, in essence, the harbinger of King Arthur's doom and the downfall of Camelot. She is a sister, or sister-self, to Morgan Le Fay. A bouquet of five night-blooming flowers deepened by dusky violet, purple fruits and the barest breath of medieval incenses.
In The Imp: It's...complex. Very sophisticated. It's another that reminds me of bottled spray perfume. I smell the violet and hints of incense, but instead of being overwhelming and hurting my head, the incense just darkens the scent a bit and grounds it. Pretty sure there's jasmine in there, too.
Immediate Application: Somewhat sweeter than in the bottle, but this is still something for grownups only.
30-45 Minutes Later: Gets a little more sweet, and by the end? Fabric softener dryer sheets. *sigh* I'd really like it if not for this last stage. -_-;;
Mental Image: At first? Every full-page spread for a luxury perfume ever, complete with simple black backgound and a woman in an evening gown brooding at the camera. Then, well. Let's just say I couldn't wear it around Dean Winchester. He'd swear the Snuggle bear is around and start shooting. :p
Verdict: Up for trade.
Current Music: Kimbra - Cameo Lover
29 April 2011 @ 11:11 pm
I've slacked off a lot on BPAL lately so I want to get back into the swing of reviewing what I've got in my stash, but I'll be doing it more rarely. I don't want this to be ALL I EVER TALK ABOUT OMG, since there honestly is more on my mind than just perfume and I was afraid my lj was venturing into one-track-mind territory. :p
This one's from the Beauty And The Beast section of their Fairy Tales collection.
This one's from the Beauty And The Beast section of their Fairy Tales collection.
Current Music: Beauty & The Beast OST - Prologue
Current Mood: calm
calm22 April 2011 @ 01:16 pm
...oh, right.
Masquerade
A festive, dazzling blend, layered in mystery and intrigue. Patchouli, ambergris, carnation and orange blossom.
( Paper faces on parade.Collapse )
Masquerade
A festive, dazzling blend, layered in mystery and intrigue. Patchouli, ambergris, carnation and orange blossom.
( Paper faces on parade.Collapse )
Current Mood: awake
awake21 April 2011 @ 03:33 pm
Water of Notre Dame
Brings peace to the spirit, a sense of calm and fulfillment, and attracts the aid of beneficial spirits.
( Hooooolycrap. O_O;;Collapse )
20 April 2011 @ 03:36 pm
Bon Vivant
An effervescent blend of crystalline champagne notes and sweet strawberry.
( He'd better not be here to rob me of my BPAL. I like him, but not THAT much.Collapse )
Current Music: Rachel Maddow
Current Mood: awake
awake12 April 2011 @ 10:08 pm
*points to Moth* 'Nother one bites the dust, y'all. XD
Caliban
( Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.Collapse )
In keeping with the ZOMG BOYS theme -
Tonight (I'm ****ing You) -
talitha78
White Collar, Burke/Caffrey, NSFW lyrics, spoilers for all of s1-s2.
This vid is balls to the wall eyefuckery, the vid equivalent of a PWP. Everybody take a moment to wave at my id. HI, TALITHA'S ID!
Caliban
( Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.Collapse )
In keeping with the ZOMG BOYS theme -
Tonight (I'm ****ing You) -
talitha78White Collar, Burke/Caffrey, NSFW lyrics, spoilers for all of s1-s2.
This vid is balls to the wall eyefuckery, the vid equivalent of a PWP. Everybody take a moment to wave at my id. HI, TALITHA'S ID!
Current Mood: pervy
pervyCurrent Music: See entry.
11 April 2011 @ 10:26 am
Blood Rose
Sensual, robust, and silken: voluptuous red rose bursting with lascivious red wine and sultry dragon's blood resin.
( Commonly known by its' scientific name, 'Prætensus Gothicus,' the Blood Rose has long been a favored symbol of Pompous goths, Emo Kids, Photoshop n00bs, and/or any combination thereof. Especially Emo Goth Photoshop n00bs.Collapse )
Current Mood: amused
amusedCurrent Music: Borgias ep 3
10 April 2011 @ 08:42 pm
The Coiled Serpent
A potent yogic oil that stimulates the kundalini, provokes spiritual awakening, and releases the energy seated in your root chakra.
( Oh God, WHY Did I Try This?!Collapse )
Current Mood: 
sick
sick10 April 2011 @ 02:23 pm
Persephone
Beautiful, radiant daughter of Demeter... her loveliness was so exquisite that even Hell itself could not resist her. Pomegranate and rose.
( ...dammit.Collapse )
Current Music: "We Have Hope" - Amazing Grace OST
Current Mood: disappointed
disappointed08 April 2011 @ 02:38 pm
Miskatonic University
The scent of Irish coffee, dusty tomes and polished oakwood halls.
( ...how do you say 'Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn' again??Collapse )
Current Mood: 
geeky
geekyCurrent Music: Gladiator OST - Rome Is The Light
27 March 2011 @ 11:59 am
So a few weeks ago the med students that help see patients at our free clinic decided that hey - let's throw a health fair with free health screenings at the food bank for National Health Care day! We make the arrangements, send the emails, post to Facebook and distribute flyers every day up until the clinic/fair day yesterday...
...and 2 people show up. ^^;;
It was also a slow day on the clinic side of things - only about 10 patients total. It was pretty amusing, given that we had ALL THIS EXTRA HELP from new med students coming in to help with the Health Fair workload, and all of them eventually came to me begging for something to do, when even I was cursing myself for not bringing a book to read to pass the time. ^^;;
On a shallow note - a bunch of the guys (including a cute new one whom I'm hoping will come back) wore suits instead of the usual scrubs yesterday, and a couple wore cologne on top of that. *dreamy sigh* I'm just glad I remembered to dab on some BPAL, which brings me to...
...and 2 people show up. ^^;;
It was also a slow day on the clinic side of things - only about 10 patients total. It was pretty amusing, given that we had ALL THIS EXTRA HELP from new med students coming in to help with the Health Fair workload, and all of them eventually came to me begging for something to do, when even I was cursing myself for not bringing a book to read to pass the time. ^^;;
On a shallow note - a bunch of the guys (including a cute new one whom I'm hoping will come back) wore suits instead of the usual scrubs yesterday, and a couple wore cologne on top of that. *dreamy sigh* I'm just glad I remembered to dab on some BPAL, which brings me to...
Current Mood: amused
amused25 March 2011 @ 03:55 pm
I know this is supposed to be creepy and all, but frankly? It amuses me. If that's supposed to be Nixon, then wtf is up with his accent? LOL BBC U SO SILLY.
Also? DOCTOR WHO COMES BACK IN APRIL, Y'ALL. ♥
...aaaaand the daily BPAL.
Also? DOCTOR WHO COMES BACK IN APRIL, Y'ALL. ♥
...aaaaand the daily BPAL.
Current Mood: awake
awake24 March 2011 @ 11:21 am
I know I've been lazy on the BPAL lately. ^^;;
Versailles
Grand, courtly and robust: a glittering, golden scent that would do Louis XIV proud. Gilded red and gold citrus with amber, ruby roses, jasmine and orris.
( Let them eat...huh?? I never said that!Collapse )
Versailles
Grand, courtly and robust: a glittering, golden scent that would do Louis XIV proud. Gilded red and gold citrus with amber, ruby roses, jasmine and orris.
( Let them eat...huh?? I never said that!Collapse )
Current Mood: awake
awakeCurrent Music: Siouxsie & The Banshees - Hong Kong Garden (Marie Antoinette OST Version)
09 March 2011 @ 11:35 am
Florence
The pearl of the Italian Renaissance. Elegant iris, bright berries, gilded amber and velvety spices.
( My tour of Italy continues.Collapse )
Also? Days after trying Snake Oil, after it's been washed, my shirt that I wore while testing it STILL smells like vanilla. O_O!!
Current Music: Syntax - Pride
Current Mood: dorky
dorky07 March 2011 @ 10:53 am
Euphrosyne
Mirth - Gardenia, tea rose, vanilla and jasmine.
( In Heav'n yclept Euphrosyne, and by men, heart-easing Mirth...Collapse )
06 March 2011 @ 02:24 pm
Venice
A complex, voluptuous scent that captures the robust beauty and of the Italian Renaissance: lemon, red currant, wisteria, red rose petals, heady jasmine, Florentine orris root, waterlily, red sandalwood, violet plum, and violet leaf.
( In which Lav uneasily confronts sandalwood again.Collapse )
Current Mood: content
content05 March 2011 @ 03:37 pm
So when I finally made the commitment to really start to explore the world of BPAL, I said to myself "Self, you need to broaden your horizons." Flowers are wonderful and 'clean' scents make me feel very relaxed, but there's so much more out there to be experienced and even if something has components to it that I have a history of not liking at all (I'm lookin' at you, sandalwood!) I should still not let it be a deal-breaker if something catches my eye.
So, most of each order I place will be what I think I'll like and what sound good to me according to what I know about my tastes, but I'll always throw in something a bit different, which leads us to...
Snake Oil
By far, our most popular scent! Magnetic, mysterious, and exceedingly sexual in nature. A blend of exotic Indonesian oils sugared with vanilla.
( This is pretty much the Official BPAL Initiation Scent.Collapse )
So, most of each order I place will be what I think I'll like and what sound good to me according to what I know about my tastes, but I'll always throw in something a bit different, which leads us to...
Snake Oil
By far, our most popular scent! Magnetic, mysterious, and exceedingly sexual in nature. A blend of exotic Indonesian oils sugared with vanilla.
( This is pretty much the Official BPAL Initiation Scent.Collapse )
Current Music: Robin Skouteris - If U Kiss Jesus
Current Mood: awake
awake04 March 2011 @ 03:41 pm
Item the first:
I AM DOWNLOADING CLONE WARS.
*eyes a certain someone*
Item the second:
La Belle Au Bois Dormant
The Sleeping Beauty. A gentle, lovely scent, slightly soporific, but beautiful in its quiet repose. Plumeria and white pear, Damascus rose, tuberose, magnolia and evening dew.
( THEY'RE ~*MAGICAL*~ OR SOME SHIT IDK.Collapse )
I AM DOWNLOADING CLONE WARS.
*eyes a certain someone*
Item the second:
La Belle Au Bois Dormant
The Sleeping Beauty. A gentle, lovely scent, slightly soporific, but beautiful in its quiet repose. Plumeria and white pear, Damascus rose, tuberose, magnolia and evening dew.
( THEY'RE ~*MAGICAL*~ OR SOME SHIT IDK.Collapse )
Current Music: The Mask of Zorro OST - Plaza of Execution
Current Mood: awake
awake03 March 2011 @ 11:48 am
Moscow
A rich, bold blend of imperial rose, carnation, lush jasmine, lily of the valley, dark musk, amber, bergamot and gilded tangerine.
( All this is only for the mice and myself to admire!Collapse )
Current Mood: 
hungry
hungryCurrent Music: Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard - Rome Is The Light
02 March 2011 @ 05:10 pm
28 February 2011 @ 08:59 pm
Thalia
Good Cheer - Plumeria, pear and white champagne.
( Mmmm...Greek mythology...Collapse )
Note: It amuses me that every painter/sculptor ever goes out of their way to depict the three graces as homoerotically as possible. GREEK LOVE FTW.
Current Mood: sick
sick