Meet the Maker - Behind the Scents
Meet the maker behind the scenes - Kabrea Thomas. She is the founder of Signature Scents by Hand. A Brooklyn born online fragrance shop. Each fragrance is hand-poured by her, with the use of natural and vegan-friendly ingredients. I’ve gotten the pleasure of interviewing her, and understanding the concept behind each fragrance as well as how important aromatherapy is to her.
Meet Tux 2.0 — A Classic, Reimagined
A bold evolution of the original, Tux 2.0 is smoother, sweeter, and made to linger. It’s a refined twist on a classic. Familiar yet unexpected, timeless yet fresh. Designed for the ones who embrace sophistication with a hint of edge, this scent doesn’t just wear, it becomes your invisible accessory.
How to Test Fragrances Like a Pro: Find Your Signature Scent
Finding the perfect fragrance is like finding the perfect outfit. It’s got to fit your vibe, feel effortless, and leave a lasting impression. But with so many options out there, how do you know which one is truly the one? Testing fragrances the right way can make all the difference. Here’s how to do it like a pro, so you can find a scent that feels like you.
How to Layer Your Scents During the Winter
I know you’re probably wondering, why is it important to layer your scents? Especially in the winter time? I know, I know, it can be a lot, but here’s why. Whether we like it or not, fragrances fade faster in the cold weather. The cold air reduces your skin’s natural warmth, which slows the evaporation of fragrances. But don’t worry, we’ve got 5 tips that can help enhance the longevity of your scents throughout the day.
I SMELL YOU WITH ALL MY HEART
The Relationship between fragrance and love might be more prominent than you think. You’ll be sure to spritz on Cupid’s Day after reading this... The heart can be dramatically affected by the senses.
IT'S GIRLS NIGHT OUT, WHICH SCENT WILL YOU WEAR?
It’s Friday night and the work week has been extremely exhausting. It’s time to call up the girls and get ready for a night out! Aside from coordinating the perfect outfit, the right shoes, the hair, and makeup, you want to make sure you smell good too.
#GIRLBOSS SPOTLIGHT: KABREA THOMAS
Meet Kabrea Thomas, the founder of Signature Scents by Hand and the creator of the #GirlBoss Spotlight Blog itself! As a perfumist she's breaking boundaries and taking things to the next step by advocating self love. Self love definitely starts from within, and Thomas isn't afraid to show us a thing or two about how scents can help us do just that.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ESSENTIAL OILS AND FRAGRANCE OILS
Maybe you've thought about it and wondered what's the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils? We would assume they're both the same. Turns out that's not the case. So we're here to clarify any of those questions you may of had between essential oils and fragrance oils.
#GIRLBOSS SPOTLIGHT: CARMEN NKOUNKOU
A #girlboss is a woman who faces so many obstacles and still finds a way to fight through it. A #girlboss is a woman who empowers other women. A #girlboss is a woman who breaks through any barriers and limits. That #girlboss is Carmen Nkounkou. Carmen Nkounkou is the owner of Broken Limits, which is a eclectic, Afrocentric line of handcrafted jewelry. We wanted to chat with Carmen for a bit, and spread some light on why she's our #girlboss of the hour!
#GIRLBOSS SPOTLIGHT: HADIATOU WANN
When you hear the term “girl boss” what do you think of? For me, a ‘girl boss’ is an empowered female who is motivated, sets goals for herself, and works hard to crush them - no matter what obstacles get in her way.