The Bitching Hour #7 - It's an office not a morgue....
Have you ever stepped on the elevator and tasted the cologne of the guy who got off about ten floors ago ?
Or how about sitting at the conference table and the woman who douses herself in her perfume sits right next to you ?
The B Hour Girls share their views...
Tricia
When I was probably 9 years old my Aunt Jenny taught me how to use perfume so it was noticeable yet subtle and not overpowering. You know the old trick of spray and then step in to the spritz of perfume. I've followed that trick in to my adult life.
Growing up I had awful migraines and cluster headaches so strong, overpowering scents such as cologne or perfume were a huge problem for me. Aside from that people also have allergies, asthma, and other breathing problems. Perfume and cologne can cause exacerbations of these really dangerous medical problems. (Ok that was my nurse coming out for a minute).
My philosophy is less is more. I enjoy wearing perfume and enjoy when other people wear it very subtly. I can't stand being choked out by someone's strong, stinky scent. One spritz and walk out the door!
Korie
I was going to start out by saying that I love perfume. But that would be a lie. I love good perfume. I love my perfume. I don't love $5 Wal-mart perfume that smells like rubbing funeral flowers soaked in rubbing alcohol. Now, I know not everyone can (or wants to) buy a tiny $100 bottle of Chanel or YSL, and you don't have to. One of my favorites is a decent-sized $20 bottle from Whole Foods. You can also use yummy lotions that double as body scent and skin hydrator in a pinch. Just please don't ever use that perfume that seems to be a favorite of grandmas all over the world- you know which one I'm talking about.
The perfume -and cologne; let's not leave out the guys- you wear says a lot about you. It makes a statement. If it's overbearing, people will think that about you. Now, I definitely use more perfume than Tricia. Maybe because I like attention more than she does? ;-) I don't give it one spritz and walk through a light mist and head out the door. I spray directly on to my pulse points, in my hair, maybe even in my purse. This is something that I learned when studying in Paris and it has stuck with me. French women have that certain je ne sais quoi and they firmly believe that perfume is a beauty essential that adds to their allure. Who am I to argue?
You can also use different perfumes to match your mood. That's what I do! Fruity when I'm feeling playful. Sweet or slightly flowery when I'm feeling particularly feminine or romantic. One thing you want to remember is that your perfume can affect other people's moods too. I.e. you don't want to show up for a hot date smelling like the other person's grandma! You also don't want to go to a job interview and have them thinking about your perfume more than your skills! Scent can trigger memories or emotions. Use your power wisely!
Or how about sitting at the conference table and the woman who douses herself in her perfume sits right next to you ?
The B Hour Girls share their views...
Tricia
When I was probably 9 years old my Aunt Jenny taught me how to use perfume so it was noticeable yet subtle and not overpowering. You know the old trick of spray and then step in to the spritz of perfume. I've followed that trick in to my adult life.
Growing up I had awful migraines and cluster headaches so strong, overpowering scents such as cologne or perfume were a huge problem for me. Aside from that people also have allergies, asthma, and other breathing problems. Perfume and cologne can cause exacerbations of these really dangerous medical problems. (Ok that was my nurse coming out for a minute).
My philosophy is less is more. I enjoy wearing perfume and enjoy when other people wear it very subtly. I can't stand being choked out by someone's strong, stinky scent. One spritz and walk out the door!
Korie
I was going to start out by saying that I love perfume. But that would be a lie. I love good perfume. I love my perfume. I don't love $5 Wal-mart perfume that smells like rubbing funeral flowers soaked in rubbing alcohol. Now, I know not everyone can (or wants to) buy a tiny $100 bottle of Chanel or YSL, and you don't have to. One of my favorites is a decent-sized $20 bottle from Whole Foods. You can also use yummy lotions that double as body scent and skin hydrator in a pinch. Just please don't ever use that perfume that seems to be a favorite of grandmas all over the world- you know which one I'm talking about.
The perfume -and cologne; let's not leave out the guys- you wear says a lot about you. It makes a statement. If it's overbearing, people will think that about you. Now, I definitely use more perfume than Tricia. Maybe because I like attention more than she does? ;-) I don't give it one spritz and walk through a light mist and head out the door. I spray directly on to my pulse points, in my hair, maybe even in my purse. This is something that I learned when studying in Paris and it has stuck with me. French women have that certain je ne sais quoi and they firmly believe that perfume is a beauty essential that adds to their allure. Who am I to argue?
You can also use different perfumes to match your mood. That's what I do! Fruity when I'm feeling playful. Sweet or slightly flowery when I'm feeling particularly feminine or romantic. One thing you want to remember is that your perfume can affect other people's moods too. I.e. you don't want to show up for a hot date smelling like the other person's grandma! You also don't want to go to a job interview and have them thinking about your perfume more than your skills! Scent can trigger memories or emotions. Use your power wisely!
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