One of the biggest compliments I receive regularly as a longtime lover of all things beauty and fashion happens to be that my space always smells good. My secret to maintaining a delightfully fragranced home can be traced back to a single multipurpose item that makes an appearance in almost every room I find myself in—reed diffusers. In addition to being a convenient and long-lasting way to infuse a room with my favorite fragrances (I'm a sucker for all things floral), they often serve as an...

Burberry may be known for its iconic tartan and classic trench coat (among other things), but the British fashion house has its footprint in the beauty space, too. There's an extensive lineup of lip products and foundations, but in particular, its perfumes are a standout.The Burberry scents really evoke London cool-girl style. There are scents that can transport you to a rainy day in the capital city or an English garden. And honestly, with us not being able to travel a whole lot (or at all) t...

I'm extremely grateful for all the fragrances I've acquired over the years as a beauty editor. Although I have a nice stock I can choose from to suit my mood, I always find that I come back to the same handful of fragrances and wear them on repeat. What can I say? I'm a creature of habit. It's always a special feeling, though, when you spritz on something new and instantly know it will be part of that handful. I had such an instance occur when I doused myself in Gucci's latest addition to the G...

You might know the brand Aesop for its cult-favorite hand soap. (Yes, if you didn't know soap could be something to write home about, Aesop's Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash, $40, exceeds every expectation.) If you're unfamiliar with the brand, however, Aesop is a Melbourne-based brand that's all about smart, thoroughly researched products that are extremely high quality. Take its fragrances, for example. Each Aesop fragrance is carefully curated using interesting and unique ingredien...