The bookworm: The Woman In Me, by Britney Spears [review/opinion]

 The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.

In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history.

 

Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last. 

I'm a huge Britney spears fan. I've enjoyed & admired her from the Mickey Mouse Club, her music career, through to today - I remember joining the MMC official fan club as a 7 year old & receiving my membership pack in a VHS cover, and being excited because I thought that I was getting an actual VHS...

The way she was treated for years by the media, a segment of her family, some "friends" & a large part of the public has been horrendous & heartbreaking to see, so when she finally got her voice & freedom back and announced her autobiography, I was delighted that we'd finally be getting to hear her unfiltered accounts on the highs and traumatic lows she has endured. 

As soon as the hardback edition became available for pre-order on Amazon, you could be sure that I was clicking on it so that it'd be dropping through my letterbox on the day of release...

To the moon and back 🌙 [reviewing Far Away Beyond The Moon parfum, by Avon]

 Capture the mystery of the moon

 

Shine bright with luxurious wild cherry, blooming Belle de Nuit flower - a nocturnal flower that blooms in the moonlight - and hypnotic Australian sandalwood.

A new Far Away flanker? A new Far Away flanker that is tied to the Far Away Beyond flanker of Far Away? A new Far Away Beyond flanker that is a parfum concentration? A new Far Away flanker of a Far Away flanker parfum which has cherry as a key scent note?! 

Gimme, gimme, gimme!!

A meow or a roar? (reviewing Jungle Fantasy edt, by Britney Spears)...

Unleash your wildest fantasy with Britney’s fierce energy & spirit...

  Escape Into The Unknown To Explore This Limited-Edition, Floral Green Gourmand Fragrance, Inspired By Britney’S Vibrant Energy, Fierce Attitude & Free Spirit. Designed For The Fearless Woman, Like Britney, Who Dares To Embrace Her Inner Animal. Discover The Desire To Feel Wild & Alive. Let The Thrill Rush Through Your Body As You Begin Your Next Adventure. 

It's Fantasy time again - actually the latest flanker has been out for a little while and I've just fallen behind with new releases from my usual brands, because life gets in the way sometimes 🙃

 However I'm back before they release another flanker, so brownie points for me... 

Float like a butterfly? [Reviewing Eve Become edp, by Avon]

 Let your beauty transform and evolve as you move with the fruity and floral perfume of Eve Become Eau de Parfum. Discover the one-of-a-kind fragrance that reinvents itself with you...

Eve Become Eau de Parfum is a one-of-a-kind composition with a Butterfly Blossom chord, the scent of which changes with you.

Like a beautiful butterfly, Eve Become Eau de Parfum transforms, changes and develops throughout the day. At her heart lies the unique Butterfly Blossom chord, created from notes of jasmine, gardenia and an innovative musk molecule [this accord is exclusive to Avon]. Thanks to the unique composition, the fragrance transforms from joyful to sensual, providing a different experience every time you feel it. 

The Eve Discovery range has become something that I look forward to new launches from and the latest release is especially exciting to me, because [based on the official listed scent notes] it sounds like a bolder edition of the Eve Privè edp - a very well-made & expensive seeming release from the line. Not only that, but Avon have launched a new & exclusive scent accord for it and as I really enjoy the other new scent accord they'd created [the white oud in Far Away Splendoria], my hopes for this are high. 

Has my run of good luck with Avon fragrances finally ended, or are we still racing together?

Wear it or drink it? [reviewing Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 Eau de Parfum Intense, by Kayali]

               The Vibe: Yummy. Happy. Irresistible.

Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 is a delicious explosion of irresistable and edible notes including pistachio, voluptuous whipped cream, and fizzy cotton candy. 

A truly yummy fragrance that charms with an unforgettably intense, gourmand scent trail that will have you smelling good enough to eat!

New Kayali release time... and it's from my favourite fragrance family - it's a gourmand!

I was very excited about this release; on paper it reminded me a bit of Utopia, boosted up with some elements introduced in Vanilla Royale. The longevity & aura of Utopia was an disappointment for me, even though I loved the scent of it, so getting a fresh take on the fragrance was something that I'd been looking forward to trying.

Has it won me over, or is it once again too quiet?