I may have grown up on the banks of the mighty Mississippi, but I’ve never been one to adjust well to the stickiness of a southern Summertime…especially when it arrives ahead of schedule. I don’t know how the Southern Belles pre Air Conditioning didn’t ”glisten” to death. I ,at last, have learned one of their secrets…. perfumed dusting powder.
As a child, my mom always had perfumed powdered on her bathroom vanity. After a long, bubble bath, I would douse the lavish puff then myself with the scented talcum. What fun to make such a fragrant mess. Honestly, as an adult, I had forgotten all about this until I happened across Hové Perfumed Powder – a true southern treat. Founded in 1931 by Mrs. Alvin Hovey King, this perfumer is still distributing scents of the south from their boutique on Royal Street in New Orleans. My favorite varieties are the Spanish Moss and Tea Olive. Its a big treat for a small price and makes for a great “happy” gift for a friend. In Little Rock, you can snag 1.8 oz shaker of this NOLA decadence for $25 at B. Barnett.
If you want a more modern or classic scent, Prada, Quelques Fleurs ( my standard scent of choice), and Acqui di Parma also have dusting powder options available at higher price points available at Neimans. Whatever your choosing – a layer all over keeps skin dry, silky, and lightly scented all day. It’s a nice departure from the heaviness of lotions and parfums that stick in humid air. I must warn you – if you go with my current fave- the New Orleans bred Hové Powder – You’ll probably find yourself also wanting beignettes for breakfast – dusted with powdered sugar, of course.
Cheers!
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