Opération Séduction 11: Tabac Blond
Tabac Blond was created in 1919 by the House of Caron as a fragrance for the newly liberated flappers who …
Previous articles
The Sea (2013)
I chuckled at the reviewer who complained that there is not enough “action” in this film. What was he expecting, …
Six Riffs on John Banville’s The Sea
After his wife’s death, a grief-stricken widower withdraws to the seaside village where he once spent his holidays as a …
Opération Séduction 10: White Shoulders
White Shoulders is a favorite perfume of mine, very feminine and old-fashioned. It smells like gardenia, lily-of-the-valley, lilac, and tuberose. …
Gourmet Tater Tots
That’s what these homemade gnocchi reminded me of. And who doesn’t love tater tots? Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything …
The Sexy Curmudgeon
The loss of James Garner has left me nostalgic for the Polaroid ads he did with Mariette Hartley in the …
Opération Séduction 9: Obsession
Obsession, a fragrance by Calvin Klein, appeared in the mid-80s, but it really took off with a series of provocative ads in …
The Dreaming Mind Has a Sense of Humor
A customer walks into a restaurant. “What kind of ducks do you serve here?” Restaurateur: All kinds. Pekins, Muscovies. We …
My Rome Sketchbook
One of my most precious possessions is this slim sketchbook that went with me to Rome a few years ago. …
Opération Séduction 8: Électrique
Électrique was introduced by Max Factor in 1955. I love this sexy magazine ad: “Dazzling moment, when the thrill of …
Linnet Moss 