Jo Malone Brunch at Neiman Marcus

I continued my infatuation with Jo Malone

with a brunch at Neiman Marcus

where the exclusive scent for Neiman's was introduced over 

brunch in the Mosaic restaurant.

I wanted to learn more about 

Jo Malone's layering concept when it comes to their fragrances.

Neiman Marcus is always one of my favorite outings

so brunch and learning about fragrances

seemed a most lovely way to spend a Saturday morning.

The view from the restaurant.

The brunch plate was spectacular

as the food at Neiman Marcus always is!

However I was most put off by 

Jo Malone's  representatives choice to decorate the table 

with bad quality faux peonies …

during peony season no less.

For a high end fragrance company …

I must say it was quite a let down for me

as well as the very late start to the event.

I don't know if the fact that  the company is now owned by

Estee Lauder

and

 is in corporate mode

rather thank functioning as a  single proprietor 

had anything to do with the cost cutting choice.

Luckily the fabulous mimosas

soon took my mind off the faux choice

as well as the choice that was made by the attendees

to move the error to the ends of the tables.

After a leisurely brunch during which all of attending got to chat

there was an instructional segment

that began to feel like a schooled seminar

we were then invited back down stairs to shop.

We were treated to hand massages

as more of the layering of products were explained

this time clearly by the using of the products.

The Neiman's salespeople went out of their way

to sample the fragrances and different products I was interested in.

I left with some luxury splurges

with a body oil that can also be used in the bath for soaking.

I chose the sugar scrub to start the fragrance process

as well as a body cream.

To further extend the fragrance layering options

I chose a sampler set of fragrances

to round out my initial Peony Blush Suede choice.

I am definitely set for a while as far as fragrances go
as I look forward to coming up
with Jo Malone's concept
of finding my own custom scent as I combine products and fragrances.

I have definitely been enjoying the process of learning more
about the power of fragrance.
From wearing it
to introducing it into my favorite living spaces!

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life