Jammy's Posse - Tonto Irie

Advantages: Nice enough scent
Disadvantages: Isn't too original, poor staying power

...Launched: 2007 Group: Floral oriental Introduction I'm a miniature perfume collector and received a 3 x 5ml mini set of the Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essence range from a friend in France that contained Iris Noir Eau de Parfum. This fragrance is currently the latest addition to the collection which are themed compositions centered around some of the most well-known and used essences in perfumery such as the rose, amber or jasmin. The bottle The fragrance is contained in a simple-looking, clear cylindic bottle that sligtly widens at the top. The fragrance itself is light purple in colour that gives a soft and oriental feel, like Lancome's Hypnose and indeed the comparison isn't accidental. The fragrance Top notes: coriander, bergamot The opening notes of are somewhat sharp, rich citrus notes that are... Read review

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Advantages: Tasty when you get a jammy bit!
Disadvantages: Dry, lots of crumbs!

...With a serious case of the munchies I visited my local Co-op and saw these little treats on offer as a buy one get one free, how could I resist?! It has been many years since I have had a Jammy Dodger, I think the last time I had one was when I pinched a mini version off my niece! What a cruel auntie I am! Satisfied with my purchase I headed home looking forward to my treat, what a sad life I lead!! The biscuits come in a long bright red wrapper and the biscuits are facing upwards in a line of five stacked two high so you get ten biscuits in total. They are circular in shape with a heart shape in the middle which is filled with jam. The biscuits consist of two shortcake biscuits stuck together with raspberry flavoured jam. The biscuits are approximately two inches in diameter for anyone who wants to gauge bite size! I found that... Read review

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Advantages: Brilliant weepy
Disadvantages: Had to keep wiping away tears to see

...I watched this film a few weeks back. I have read some of her novels, so was already familiar with her, but didn't know much about her life. The film starred the brilliant cast including Dame Judy Dench, Jim Broadbent and Kate Winslett. Kate's part as the young Iris is actually very small compared to the amount of media attention she got from the promo's. The real star for me is Jim Broadbent, absolutely brilliant! The film centres around Iris' slow descent into dementia from the early onset to the end and it captures all the signals without overdoing it. There is one point late in the film where the husband......... no, I will stop there. The film handles this difficult subject sensitively and Dame Judy is extremely believable. The most difficult part of dementia is when someone who has had such a sharp mind and who would... Read review

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