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BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FRAGRANCE CHAPTER 6: WILL YOU HAVE AN EDT OR AN EDP?
Today we're discussing fragrance in its different forms - Cologne, EDT (Eau de Toilette), EDP (Eau de Parfum) and Parfum.
Read moreChristmas Scented Memories by the STORIES Team
Most of us associate vivid scented memories with Christmas - more than any other season - from fresh pine, spicy cinnamon and roaring log fires, to mulled wine, marzipan and gingerbread. Did you kn...
Read moreIn conversation with Grace Fodor, Founder of STUDIO 10 Makeup
Grace, tell us a little about yourself. I am a mother, a PRO AGE warrior, beauty expert and founder of Studio10. I am passionate about redefining beauty for women as they age, I want to inspire mat...
Read moreTonya's Luxury Christmas Gifting Guide 2022
The most special gifts touch someone's heart in a way that holds personal meaning, evokes emotion and prompts bright new narratives. This year, as always, I'll be gifting my loved ones prese...
Read moreShort Stories: What we Love about Autumn
Autumn - nature's most spectacular season. A time when our senses come alive amid fresh starts and heart-warming traditions, framed by amber sunsets and the soft golden flicker of candlelight. ...
Read moreThe Inspiration Behind STORIES Nº.02
My second fragrance, STORIES Nº.02, embodies a sense of wonder and liberation... an invitation to walk among the flowers, shed your shoes at the river and recover that which has been lost. ...
Read moreIN CONVERSATION WITH JANE ROBSON, THE FINE COTTON COMPANY
STORIES Founder, Tonya Kidd-Beggs caught up with Jane, Founder of The Fine Cotton Company to chat all things business, interiors and sustainability.Jane tell me a little about yourself? I’m a busy,...
Read moreThe Narrative Behind STORIES Nº.01
"The story of a fragrance wrapped itself around me like a cocoon. It came from nowhere; a divine aroma laced with sharp citrus and the warmth of something woody. It was this aroma I sought to crea...
Read moreIN CONVERSATION WITH CO-FOUNDER OF SALTEE - PATRICK McGUIRK
Tonya caught up with luxury suncare brand Saltee's Co-Founder, Patrick McGuirk to talk all things business, investment, charity & more. Patrick tell me a little about yourself?I am married to ...
Read moreSustainability is at the heart of everything we do at STORIES Parfums. We are always looking for new ways to be even more sustainable, reduce waste and protect our planet - and we believe actions s...
Read moreIn conversation with Melissa Odabash MBE
As a fashion company solely owned and run by a woman, Melissa Odabash has helped forge a path for other aspiring designers to follow in her footsteps. Entering the swimwear industry as a model Mel...
Read moreNatural vs Synthetic Perfume Ingredients
Is it better to choose perfume with natural ingredients or those containing sustainably sourced synthetics? There's a tendency to frown upon the use of synthetic ingredients in the beauty industry...
Read moreMy Beauty Favourites: Georgie Coleridge Cole
Regular readers of SheerLuxe will be familiar with their Beauty Favourites series, where those in the know share the products they buy on repeat. SheerLuxe’s Founder & Editor, Georgie Coleridge...
Read moreThe Language of Perfumery - Beginner's Guide to Fragrance Chapter 9
"Perfumes are a language everyone understands, but few people can speak" François Demachy, French Perfumer The world of perfumery has its very own language, which some fragrance fans find confusi...
Read moreIN CONVERSATION WITH DONNA IDA THORNTON
Much loved Jean Queen, Donna Ida Thornton shares her inspiration, her success and her scent story with STORIES Founder, Tonya Kidd-Beggs.Donna Ida Thornton created the DONNA IDA collection for the ...
Read more"STORIES Parfums is a cruelty-free brand. None of our products or raw ingredients are tested on animals (by us or a third party acting on our behalf) and we do not sell in any countries that requi...
Read moreAn Olfactory Ode to National Fragrance Week 2022
Open a bottle of your favourite perfume, raise your nose and join us as we toast a week-long celebration of scent in National Fragrance Week 2022. An annual perfumery highlight, NFW is organised by...
Read moreToday I'm sharing a few of my Favourite Things outside the world of fragrance, including several that smell divine, of course! I've always been passionate about fashion, beauty and supporting othe...
Read moreDon't you love it when you catch a scent that reminds you of a wonderful memory - or draws you to reminisce on times gone by? I seem to have acquired quite an aromatic portfolio of memories and emo...
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