beauty
THE English novelist Henry James famously de- clared, “Summer afternoon – I believe those are the two most beautiful words in the English language” – and I could not agree more. Fragrances that evoke daydreams of summer afternoons in scented gardens are the inspiration for many of the fragrance houses this spring/summer. So to inspire you to fi nding a scent that reminds you of walking through a summer wildfl ower garden, here are some of the fi nest selections. I absolutely adore Crabtree & Evelyn and their Sum- mer Hill fragrance. It’s a light, sensuous white fl oral bouquet blended with summer grasses and orchard fruits, which captures the mood and feeling of a perfect summer day. Visit the new Crabtree & Evelyn store in St David’s 2, take a copy of this issue of Buzz and you’ll receive a complimentary hand mas- sage and experience sensory heaven. The perfumers are dedicated to customer service and will help you select the perfect fragrance for you.
There is a Mediterranean legend of a beautiful nymph named Paeonia who was so courted by the gods that a jealous goddess transformed her into a fl ower with a thousand petals: a peony. Since then, this symbol of beauty and femininity brightens every spring with its dazzling show of colours and scents. L‘Occitane will be launching their homage to the Peony, with a Paeonia fragrance and a limited edition Paeonia make-up range at their Cardiff store (St David’s 2) until Wed 26 May.
Molton Brown has launched a new limited edi- tion Wilde Fairyfl eur collection. Fairyfl eur, known commonly as cowslip, are intertwined with British folklore and were traditionally believed to bring good luck and provide a hiding place for fairies. These pretty clusters of fl owers are still picked by hand and sold in local markets in countryside towns. The body wash and lotion bursts with freshness and carries notes of citrus, rose and amber enriched with a posy of fairy fl eur and cornfl ower.
Enjoy! Aldene x
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(Top to bottom) Summer Hill Eau de Toilette £17,
www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk / Wilde Fairyfl eur
Bath & Shower Gel £17, Body Lotion £17, www. moltonbrown.co.uk / Paeonia Eau de Toilette £tba, www.uk.loccitane.com
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