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Hooked On Classics In a modern world overly obsessed with the very latest innovation, I thought that this week, instead of focussing on the new,  I would devote my musings to scents that have stood the test of time and earned the right to be regarded as iconic! There is much to recommend these fragrances; longevity is a sign of originality, quality and an ability to reflect the zeitgeist over decades, even as it changes. There have been very few of these scents in the last century; fragrances that go beyond the moment and become enduring classics against which others are measured. These are the Grand-cru of perfumery, the vintages that define a generation and beyond, earning themselves a place in olfactory history. Shop Now- Quelques Fleurs (EdP) 100ml - £120 'Quelques Fleurs' was created by the house of Houbigant in 1912 and was the first floral bouquet fragrance. The current incarnation is, in fact, a contemporary inte...

Scarf-tastic .......... The Obsession Deepens It's official, I need to join a support group!     I have been unable to control my urges and am now knee deep in the most sensational scarves on the planet!! And do I have any regrets ? The answer is a resounding NO, there is always room for another scarf in one's life as they take up very little room and will re-invigorate a coat or jacket to such an extent that people will assume that it is new. Fine quality scarves, if treated with consideration, will last for at least a decade, so they are also a sound investment.  Je ne regrette rien!  Shop Now - Thijs Verhaar Scarves - From £89 Let me first tell you about Thijs (pronounced Tice - he's Dutch) Verhaar. I first discovered him way back in March and the sheer architectural beauty of his work has haunted my dreams ever since. I am the proud owner of two of this scarves and am c...