The History of Perfumes

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Do you ever wonder how man started applying perfumes? How did they discover the effect of perfumes on another individual? What ingredients did they use in ancient times? What other uses did they have of perfumes, aside from beautifying and attracting a potential mate?

The ancient Egyptians are said to be the first civilization to use perfumes. In those days, perfumes were used for religious rituals such as embalming their dead or burning incense in their places of worship. Incense was considered very valuable in those times, as described in the story of the three magi who presented the infant Jesus with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Myrrh and frankincense are both ancient fragances. 

The Greeks embraced perfume when Alexander the Great moved to nearby Egypt after he conquered Darius the great of Persia. The Greeks were the first to categorize perfumes depending on the part of the plant from which they were extracted. The Roman, meanwhile, used fragrance in celebrating the feast of their goddess Flora. They were also the first to use perfume oils during massages after indulging in Roman baths. 

The rise of modern scents began with the invention of French perfumes. Francois Coty, who was born in Napoleon France in 1873, was the inventor of perfumes as we know them today. He started out as a salesman of ostrich feathers that French fashion houses used to decorate their shops. He was watching a chemist friend infuse scents into toilet waters one day when he realized that he could sell these pleasant scents in specially designed bottles. He spent the next two years in Grasse where he learned how to grow flowers and extract their scents. He later started a small perfume shop in the Rue de la Boetie in Paris with a little help from his grandfather. Coty’s perfumes were packaged in French crystal bottles made by the famous Jacques Lalique. His first rose perfume was a big hit, and he was able to sell about five hundred bottles just a few days after he opened his shop.

 

The Best Going Out Dresses at the 2011 Emmy Awards Night

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The stars were shining brightly in their best going out dresses during the 2011 Emmy Awards Night last September 18. What were they wearing, and who looked their best?

Actress Emily Blunt looked superb in a midnight blue long dress by designer Ellie Saab. The hair was simply done, and her most stunning accessory was a little smoky gray clutch. Emmy winner Kate Winslet was another celebrity in an Ellie Saab piece. Her hot red floor length dress with a deep cleavage was both modest and sexy. It was impossible not to look at her! Evan Rachel Wood, meanwhile, channeled old world glamour with a shining and shimmering black Ellie Saab long gown. Ellie Saab definitely came out with the most amazing dresses for the Emmy Awards night!

The female stars of the hit TV musical Glee each looked fabulous in their very own way. Lea Michele, who plays Rachel Berry, looked every inch a diva in her eye-catching red Marchesa gown. Diana Agron, who plays cheerleader turned goth Quinn Fabray, looked very elegant and lady-like in a simple cobalt blue satin gown. Amber Riley, who plays feisty Mercedes Jones, chose a silver and lavender gown that proudly showed off her curves. Who ever said that plus size dresses don’t get noticed on the red carpet?

Blonde beauties Claire Danes, Heidi Klum, and Gwyneth Paltrow sizzled on the red carpet with their glamour dresses. Claire Danes was dazzling in a blue and black sequined Oscar dela Renta Resort 2012 dress. Project Runway host Heidi Klum was ever a supermodel making a bold statement in a ruffled Christian Siriano gown. Gwyneth, meanwhile, wore an unusual, but interesting crop top and long skirt in lace gown. It’s a difficult look to wear, but Gwyneth is Gwyneth and she can rock anything.

If you want to check out the latest looks and the best going out dresses, all you need to do is watch the stars sashay down the red carpet!

Comparing Cheap Cosmetics to The More Expensive Ones

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Cosmetics are a woman’s best friend because she simply cannot last a day without putting on her make up before heading out into the world. It has been like this ever since make up and other cosmetic instruments were first introduced into our world. While it is a rarity among the males, the constant use of cosmetics is quite common among the females. So you really should not be surprised whenever you see your wife, sister, mother, or girlfriend with an ample amount of make up on her face. This is their way of preserving their natural beauty whenever they venture out into the public eye.

However, it is very important to note that cheap cosmetics might also deliver different results when compared to the more popular cosmetic brands out there. Now, we human beings are cheap skates by nature because we are very particular with our money. We always see to it that we spend our cash on items that are well worth the price they are being sold for. This is one reason why a lot of women prefer to spend their money on only the best cosmetics because they want to receive value for their hard earned money.

Now as far as results go, a lot of women are divided as to whether or not the pricier cosmetics have an edge over the cheaper ones. There are some who say that they prefer the more expensive ones because they can deliver quick results, while others prefer the cheap ones because there seems to be no difference. In the end, it all comes down to personal preference and how much an individual has gotten used to a certain cosmetics brand. So there really is no definite answer to the question of whether or not cheap cosmetics have a distinct advantage over the more well known ones.