A Fool and her money are soon parted...

I love to shop.
I know I know..it would appear to be in direct conflict with my anti-consumerism rant of months past.
But I'm not attempting to purchase anyone's affections.
I am shopping mostly for my progeny and I.

So as I am sure as web savvy individuals we all have favorite e-tailers whose goods tempt us with their shiny goodness.

And I shall introduce my most favorite here...

Black Phoenix Alchemy Labs. BPAL to the devoted hoards.
If you have not experienced this website..please feel welcome to do so now.
http://www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com


In a world of department store homogeny, this place simply kicks ass.

It sells scented perfume oils. But not your average Phish Hippie stink oils. Nor does it pride itself on "duping" popular mainstream fragrances.

Noooo the beautific brain child behind this place Beth has created potions that are beyond remarkable..

How so you ask?

Well, their scents are truly inspired and unique.
Taking their inspiration, and often their names from Religion, Mythology, Poetry, Literature, and many other Romantic/Gothic inspired areas.

With names like:

Arachne
Embalming Fluid
Debauchery
La Petite Mort (uh huh..you know what that is..dont you?)
De Sade
The Blood Countess
Nosferatu

and of course my signature "Penny Dreadful" how freakin cool is that??

as well as The Deadly Sins, E.A. Poe, "Alice's sojourns into Wonderland", the Elements, Lunar Cycles, Tarot and dozens of other brilliant thingys.
And lest you think it's just Penny tripping Gothic there are plenty of flowery "walk in the light" fragrances as well.

I dont know how they do it..but they have even captured the scent of a catholic church in full incensy communion...( I swear when I smelled it..I almost genuflected..

I cannot recommend this e-tailer any higher. Even just reading the scent descriptions is fascinating. NO to mention the woman who runs it (the above mentioned Beth)..is just too cool for school.

I could blubber poetic about it for pages.
But it really is best experienced for yourself.
And if you're completely lost where to start..

There's a forum (the link is on their site) that will answer ANY question you could dream of, and so much better than I can/could.
And make sure to check out the SWAP section for item for Sale.

p.s. also check out the Trading Post , it's got T-shirts, hoodies, statues and other such delicacies ( I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Skeleton T). Which is run by Beth's counterpart Ted, who is just one of the coolest guys ever.


Go..go now..and be parted from your minor ducats!