I’m Not Here, I’m Really On Holiday In Tuscany
By Melissa Dimetres
Only two women as educated and well-traveled as the famed Cabot sisters could launch a marketing campaign as strong as that of Not Soap, Radio. Laura and Suzanne Cabot have successfully created a line of products to make any girl feel pampered- but only in the trendiest sense of the word.
Of all of the temptations that the brand has to offer, I chose the “I’m Not Here, I’m Really On Holiday In Tuscany” collection. Partially because I liked the fresh citrus scent, and partially because as someone that has been on holiday in Tuscany, I would be lying to say that I wasn’t skeptical of a product’s ability to bring me back there, especially after a long dreary day in rainy NYC.
it’s sugary texture and cranberry seeds for exfoliation, is rough enough to slough off all of your worries, but gentle enough to leave skin flushed and fresh, just as it should be on a hot Tuscan afternoon.
The aroma that really defines this collection is that of the bergamot orange, which is native to the Tuscan region. They say that of all sense memories, scent is the strongest. This absolutely rings true in this collection. Who knows if it’s the clean citrus scent, or bergamot’s proven ability to alleviate stress and ease depression, but after a full spa treatment with this collection, the rain outside was nothing but a far, distant memory.
Since Mom probably won’t be taking that Tuscan vacation this year (between the economic recession and the threat of a certain Icelandic volcano), treat her to the next best thing this Mother’s Day. Not only will these products make you feel like a Botticelli goddess, they will last a whole lot longer than the line at the Uffizi and the 3 cannolis you eat on the way in.
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The collection, which includes Exfoliating Sugared Body Polish, Body Soufflé, Whipped Body Lotion, and Dry Oil Body Spray (which doubles as a lovely room spray), is infused with tangerine, clementine, neroli, bergamot, lime, sweet tea leaves, and a mist of olive oil. The tangerine gives off the fresh scent of a warm summer day in the Italian countryside, while the olive oil leaves skin silky without even a hint of greasiness. My personal favorite is the Body Polish, which with
