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The Non-Blonde
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A beauty blog: Beauty products and fragrance reviews, fashion commentary and the occasional snide remark about celebrities
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Frederic Malle- Carnal Flower

Ill be honest: Carnal Flower is not my favorite out of the grand dames of tuberose perfumes. The top spot belongs to Ferme tes Yeux and Fracas in extrait de parfum, and I doubt this is...

13 h ago

Rouge Bunny Rouge Large Shader Brush (003)

Rouge Bunny Rouge makeup brushes dont get the same amount of attention as the color products receive, and its a shame, really, because these tools are top notch. Take, for example, Rouge Bunny R...

21 h ago

Chandler Burr Launches Untitled Series On OpenSky

Many of us tend to get cranky with perfume marketing. You know the drill: a new perfume is launched, be it a mainstream designer fragrance or a semi-obscure niche one, and the marketing team behind t...

22 h ago

Lancome Artliner Waterproof Gold Passion (103) Summer 2012 Precision Point Eyeliner

Lancome Artliner has been a permanent fixture in my collection for about twenty years. It used to be one of the first and few felt tip eyeliners on the market, and had set the standards for ease of a...

23 h ago

Isabey- L’Ambre de Carthage

Add another perfume to the list of ambers I didnt know I need:  L’Ambre de Carthage by Isabey.  Isabey is a veteran perfume house that was originally in business between 1924 and 1941....

1 day ago

New From Laura Mercier: Mystere Eye Colour Duet, Cocoa Suede Nail Lacquer- Sneak Peek

I stopped by my local Saks (The Shops At Riverside) to see whats new and discovered a brand new collection from Laura Mercier. Its so new and doesnt appear anywhere on the web yet, that this is kind ...

1 day ago

Makeup Look Featuring Laura Mercier Turquoise Caviar Stick Eye Colour

Heres me questioning my sanity as Im sitting outside (its 90 degrees at the moment, with killer humidity). I applied my makeup as I normally would, without compensating for camera washoutiness and sw...

1 day ago

Laura Mercier Turquoise Caviar Stick Eye Colour

This is going to be a Laura Mercier day, since I have some exciting brand new stuff to show you, but lets start with Laura Mercier Turquoise Caviar Stick Eye Colour. Turquoise  was my ...

1 day ago

Serge Normant- Avah Eau de Parfum

Is tuberose making a mainstream comeback? I sure hope so, as itd be a nice enough departure from pink pepper and lychee. However, not all tuberose perfumes were created equal, as is painfully evident...

2 days ago

Happy Memorial Day!

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3 days ago

Molton Brown- Londinium (Navigations Through Scents)

Molton Brown is not the first perfume house to try and capture the essence of a city, London in this case, through fragrance. The limited edition Londinium- Navigations Through Scent is decribed on M...

3 days ago

Jean Patou- Normandie (Ma Collection) Vintage Perfume

Twenty three years after the sinking of the Titanic, ocean liner Normandie made its maiden voyage from Le Havre, France to New York. It was a luxury ship, meticulously decorated with everything art d...

6 days ago

Hakuhodo K007 Eyeliner Brush

I was just going over photos and drafts when I realized I never talked about Hakuhodo K007 Eyeliner Brush, a classic thin eyeliner brush, that Ive had for longer than I remember. Actually, I hav...

6 days ago

NARS Como Larger Than Life Lip Gloss

I dont remember being as enamored with a NARS lip product as I am with their Como Larger Than Life Lip Gloss. The color, a medium berry with the finest gold micro-shimmer, is natural and fl...

6 days ago

Arquiste- Infanta en Flor

Infanta Maria Teresa of Spain was the long-suffering wife of Louis XIV of France. Neither a great beauty, nor as sophisticated as the Versailles courtiers (and the kings mistresses), Maria Teresa was...

24 may 12

Laura Mercier Perfecting Water Moisture Mist

I have a minor addiction to face mists, mostly the kind that is more of a skincare product and adds moisture (Im a bit wary of makeup fixative sprays, but I have a few and use them occasionally). The...

23 may 12

Guerlain Terracotta Blush Sun Shimmer Highlighter 02 Sunny Pink

Fans of Guerlains Terracotta line are always thrilled to see a new addition. Theres something about the colors and formulas of these face products that transforms us  even on the rainiest days o...

23 may 12

Etat Libre dOrange- Fils de Dieu

The full name of this perfume by Etat Libre dOrange is Fils de Dieu, du Riz et des Agrumes. It means "Son of God, rice and citrus"; On the website of Etat Libre dOrange its also accompan...

23 may 12

Morphé Brushes- IB120 Jumbo Kabuki Fan Brush

My Louise Young LY20 super fan brush gets lot of use. Enough so Id go and look for a backup (it takes a while to dry). There are few options on the market for such a massive fan brush, so the one fro...

22 may 12

Fairydrops Scandal Queen Mascara

Heres why I had to try Fairydrops Scandal Queen Mascara: a new(ish) product, cute packaging, a gimmicky brush, and the coveted "made in Japan" label. This spells irresistible, even if I have ...

22 may 12

Fragrance For A Formal Event

Im scheduling this post to be published while Im attending tonights FiFi Awards gala. Its a formal event (black tie optional), and while my dress is cocktail-length (a better fit for someone my heigh...

22 may 12

Miley Cyrus & Nelly Furtado at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards

I didnt give much thought to the 2012 Billboard Music Awards until I saw photos of Miley Cyrus redefining questionable taste and Nelly Furtado giving a bad name to stylists everywhere. I dont ha...

21 may 12

Victoria Beckhams Cat Eye

Victoria Beckham and questionably-coiffed David attended the 27th Anniversary Sports Spectacular benefiting the Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute last night. Those who said the cat-eye look ove...

21 may 12

Sue Devitt Babylon Balanced Matte Lipstick

The formula of Sue Devitt Balanced Matte Lipstick is much nicer than other matte lipsticks Ive tried. Its creamier and more comfortable, doesnt make my lips look and feel parched (I prep with a rich ...

21 may 12 1 person likes this

Kelly & Jones Notes Of Wine Collection

As fragonerds we often compare our little hobby to that of oenophiles. We sniff the juice, take in the notes (real and imaginary), obsess about vintage and raw materials, and dream of France. Some of...

21 may 12

The Sound Of My Childhood Is Gone

Robin Gibb (1949-2012) and Donna Summer (1948-2012) were a major part of the soundtrack of my childhood. Theyll be missed . COPYRIGHT ©2006-2012 GAIA FISHLER THE NON-BLONDE, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CONT...

21 may 12

Keiko Mecheri Bespoke- Ambre Mirabilis

I give up. Theres no limit to the number of great and highly desirable amber perfumes. I love them, I wear them, and I want them all. Case in point: Ambre Mirabilis from the newly launched Keiko Mech...

18 may 12

The Ghosts Of Cannes Film Festivals Past

Grace Kelly, 1955  Cary Grant and Kim Novak, 1959 Andy Warhol, Nico, and Vanessa Redgrave, 1967 Brigitte Bardot, 1955 Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Todd, 1957 Photos: Stirred, Straight Up With a ...

17 may 12

Lana Del Rey at the 65th Cannes Film Festival Opening Night

I dont think Ive ever seen Lana Del Rey looking so elegant and put-together. She attended the 65th Cannes Film Festival opening night wearing an Alberta Ferretti Fall 2012 gown and Chopard jewel...

17 may 12

Burberry Sheer Summer Glow

There are several gorgeous limited edition face/bronzing products for summer 2012. I decided not to go crazy with them this year and only get the most unique one I could find, which meant Burber...

17 may 12

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