But after a recent weekend jaunt to Paris, I can confidently confirm that, yes, they are all that chic (at least the Parisians are), and no, their superior elegance is not a figment of our imagination. From the moment my friend and I sat down at our first street-side bistro table (straight off the Eurostar, of course), we watched passers-by and fellow diners of all ages in what can only be described as admiration, and sometimes disbelief, at how good they all looked.
When it comes to Halloween, we’re sure you’ve seen your fair share of celeb-inspired costumes or perhaps costumes based on the color of your hair. Yes, there are plenty of ideas out there, but in our busy lives, it’s easy to leave things until the last minute. If you’re like us and still on the hunt for that perfect outfit idea to get you into the spirit, consider this your ultimate last-minute Halloween costume guide. Each of these ensembles is easy to throw together in a pinch, we promise.
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Tom Ford Soleil Blanc — a heady mix of bergamot, coconut and orange flower — tends to get all the glory, but its darker counterpart is just as moreish, according to Eudora Nwasike, a certified fragrance specialist by The Fragrance Foundation. “This is a glorious entanglement of clean, crispy white florals [think: tuberose and jasmine] on a bed of smooth, sweet and creamy notes of benzoin, labdanum [both fragrant gum resins] and vanilla,” she says. “It is an instant mood lifter on a hot summer’s day,” but it’s equally as comforting and warm when the temperature drops.
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