I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the imbued deeper meaning behind selecting and wearing particular products, taking pause to dwell on the conscious and unconscious sentiments triggered by a certain piece of clothing or even the scent of a familiar fragrance resurfacing in my life. With that in mind, I wanted to explore a “pair it with this” category, in which I featured anything from a fragrance, lipstick, or accessory coupled with the rest of the puzzle – what you would pair with!
Fragrances can invoke a certain mood, personality, time of year, and occasion, so i thought it would be a great way to kick off the segment by connecting the new Clinique Calyx fragrance (priced from$54-$69) with a look that would go in tandem with the fruity floral fragrance. This unique, distinct scent is an effervescent bloom of lightness and a touch of sensuality, thanks to the notes of citrus (mango, grapefruit, mandarin, guava), floral (freesia, rose, jasmine, neroli), and greens(sandalwood, vetiver, oakmoss).
Originally released in 1986 and now brought back into the fold by Clinique, it embodies both classic and modern sensibilities, with a brisk, clean finish. Thinking about this, I envisioned a structured look that didn’t take itself too seriously, hence, I opted to wear/pair the scent with apparel and accessories that do the same thing; classic silhouettes with modern updates, not revealed in the cuts but sexy in its high style quotient.
Items featured:
Alberta Ferretti print jacket/skirt combo
Coach Mini Tanner in Saffiano Leather
Charlotte Olympia Monroe Slingbacks
Gorjana Camila Beveled Ring Set
What would you wear with Clinique Calyx?
Full Disclosure: Clinique gave Fashion Pulse Daily a sample of the fragrance for review.
I agree that certain perfumes go with certain outfits (I definitely have a few of those) but it’s so personal and also about mood, and feeling comfortable. I have my “signature” that I feel like goes with everything but is too heavy in hot weather but then I have other ones for my moods and/or different outfits. I’m super girlie and cute so people often assume that fruity/floral scents are what I’d like but I actually prefer spicy, musky scents. They just feel more like me when I’m wearing them.
xo
Kara
http://www.thebostonista.com
Hi Kara,
Thanks so much for weighing in; so glad you agree, and that’s a great point about fragrance assumptions based on your aesthetic!