Weekly Portrait of A Natural Beauty – Persephenie

As I have always dabbled in blending my own scents and skincare I decided it was time to see how it was truly done which led me to meeting Persephenie. I was aware of her skincare but unaware she was a master perfumist until seeing she offered perfumery classes. I signed up and needless to say I became a fan of her style, knowledge and passion for all she does. Persephenie is a true artist and I am very excited to say we are collaborating on a project that I can’t wait to share!

Persephenie is a Los Angeles based Certified Aromatherapist and Perfumer, specializing in natural botanical perfumery.A born artist and painter, Persephenie opened the studio in 2004 as a place to create art. As she continued to practice the craft of perfumery, her space evolved into a masterful orchestration of raw materials, hand-made personal care products and sundries, and treasured oils found around the globe.

At the studio, Persephenie offers private group and individual classes on natural botanical perfumery and Aromatherapy. She specializes in custom scents for individuals and developing brands. In 2010 Persephenie launched her Organic body care line PERSEPHENIE. And in August 2011 she is introduced four perfumes. Fall of 2011 she’ll launch a line one-off jewelry that she crafts herself, that includes hand-made rose beads made from roses, woods, and resin. Persephenie enojoys bringing people closer to nature, through the olfactory, with rare scents from around the world.

http://persephenie.com/

Name: Persephenie

What do you do? I make perfume, formulate body care, design jewelry, paint, and more.

Who are you? A chameleon artist and a mama.

Where are you? In my studio lab.

How we met? You took a Naturally Perfumery class with me.

Something that no one knows about you? I’m pretty shy and I can get ecstatic over interior and furniture design.

What is your most marked beauty secret? Doing a full body mud mask. It’s exhilarating.

What is your idea of earthly happiness? To appreciate who you are and all the wonderful things, people, creatures, things around you.

I don’t leave home without? My Leatherwood perfume and Jane Iredale lipstick.

Dream Job? I’m living it, although I would like to add more painting time. To be a dancer would be wonderful.

Who are your beauty icons? Martha Grahm, Lauren Bacall, Bianc Jagger, Iris Apfel… So many to choose from.

What quality do you most admire in a woman? I love seeing woman who have aged naturally and healthfully. I like to see age. That’s real grace and confidence to me. It’s hard to age as a woman in our culture.

Morning glory or night owl? Morning glory.

Family beauty secret? Spirit and health are part of the beauty regiment.

Vegetarian or carnivore? Vegetarian.

What is your signature style? Laid back with great jewelry.

What Country would you most like to live? I love the US. I love California. India would be spectacular.

Favorite color? Right now it’s turquoise. Fuschia is beckoning me.

Favorite flower? So many! I am partial to Datura.

What Natural/Green/Organic beauty product can’t you live without? My own. I make my own body and face care. It changes with the season.

Mascara or lipstick? Lipstick.

Shower or bath? There is a time for both.

What is your favorite part of your Body? My shoulder blades and feet.

Vogue or New York Times? Elle Interior Sweden and Elle Decoration Australia.

Favorite blog? Nowness.com and 1STDIBS.com

What is the best part about your beauty routine? It’s easy.

What is your beauty motto? Inside is equally important as the outside.

One wish right now…… To be in Kauai with my son and of course world peace.