Iris for the masses

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...

lillamarta 21.03.2009 · Read review
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Film on the life of Iris Murdock

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...

orlando 31.01.2003 (15.03.2003) · Read review
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Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm

Advantages: Keep you busy for hours
Disadvantages: Quests can take a little to long

...task. When you get to the point of encountering an enemy you discover that rather than Atelier Iris's previous real time fights, we now have a turn-based battle. This may seem like a bit of a departure for the series, but it does take some of the randomness out of proceedings, enabling the more thoughtful player to take their time and plan a thought through attack strategy. Within this system the character's skills and equipment also have an effect that must be considered and put to careful use if you are to come away victorious. This style of battle has been seen many times before and probably better implemented elsewhere, it is testament to the difficulty of delivering anything new or interesting in the genre. It is probably telling that more often than not you will simply do your best to avoid these fights and move on with the game...

blazeuk 16.09.2007 · Read review
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Goddess of the Rainbow

Advantages: Huge variety of types and colours
Disadvantages: Some types can be invasive

...Iris, named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, possibly because the range of shades of colouring and markings is reminiscent of the rainbow. The Wild Iris - or Yellow Flag - had three 'falls' (pendant or semi-pendant petals), which were said to symbolise faith, wisdom and courage. This was believed to be why the flower was carried by the French kings when they were proclaimed and a stylised version was chosen by Louis VII for his banner. This became known as the Fleur de Louis, later corrupted into fleur-de-luce or fleur-de-lys. There is a huge variety of plants which range from a few inches high to about four feet and in colours which range from white, yellow, pink, purple, blue, bronze through to almost black. They can, in their various forms, be suitable for borders, rock gardens, woodlands, watersides and ponds, bog...

Minha 06.03.2004 · Read review
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Iris Aparthotel, Kos

Advantages: Brilliant pool
Disadvantages: Music played at the pool

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sharkel 12.02.2007 · Read review
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Review of Iris Aparthotel, Psalidi Beach, Kos Town

Sailing into darkness

Advantages: A moving and very human portrayal of Iris Murdoch's battle with Alzheimers
Disadvantages: A few unanswered questions

...It comes as something of a surprise to me that I spent so many years studying literature at university and strangely managed to avoid reading anything about, or by Iris Murdoch. Of course, I remember hearing about the film 'Iris' when it came out in 2001, but the only reason it sparked my interest was down to the fact that the main character was portrayed at different stages of her life by both Judi Dench and Kate Winslet, who happen to be two of my favourite actresses. Given that I had also worked in a Nursing Home for Alzheimers sufferers, I must admit to being ever so slightly curious about how such a tragic topic could be tackled by a director, especially when it centred around the true story of someone who (prior to her illness) had such a brilliant mind and wrote 26 highly successful novels. Somewhere along the line, I forgot all...

Tadders 11.02.2008 · Read review
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A Strange Fairytale

Advantages: A good introduction to Murdoch, interesting themes of love and obsession
Disadvantages: Quite literary, sometimes too descriptive

...Iris Murdoch is a well regarded author who is best known for the ethical and sexual themes of her work. She was awarded the Booker Prize in 1978 for "The Sea, the Sea" and several of her novels have been adapted for film and television. She died in 1999 and suffered from Alzheimer's disease. A film was made of her life in 2001, "Iris" which was based on the memories of her husband, John Bayley. This was my first look at Iris Murdoch's work and I'm still not sure what I think of it. "The Unicorn" is a strange tale and is full of ambiguity. It is either a re-working of Gothic Romance or it is a parody of Gothicism but no-one seems to be quite sure which. The book starts off with Marian Taylor, a teacher who decides to take a job at Gaze Castle, a big house in the countryside, in order to have an adventure and get away from the man she...

mogdred1 22.06.2009 · Read review
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Another gem from the orient

Advantages: Beautiful flower shape and colour - plus amazing scent!
Disadvantages: Usually need moist soil - otherwise none

...I once read a letter from a reader in a gardening magazine. They asked what I thought was a very interesting question: If you could only use plants from one part of the world to plant a whole garden, which part of the world would you choose? And the answer was Asia. One of those answers where if you think about it (and are interested!), it seems obvious. Just think - clematis, magnolia, wisteria, rhododendron, iris - all stunning plants. Although I do love almost all of the above (having problems getting magnolias to grow in my damp and quite windswept garden, though), Irises are my favourite. This is a Good Thing, because the bottom bed in my slightly-downwards-sloping garden has very heavy soil and poor drainage. After having spent a lot of time, money and effort improving both of these problems, me and my wife have set to...

alabony 09.06.2004 (24.07.2005) · Read review
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Silvajade's Irie...

Advantages: you get to know a bit about me!
Disadvantages: you dont get to know me!

...'Irie' is the Patois word for extreme happiness, and so I want to welcome you to my Irie World. 1. What time is it? 12.05pm 2. Name: Silvajade 3. Number of candles that appeared on your last birthday cake ? I was given a huge homebaked double chocolate cake with coconuts, cherries and pistachio nuts. I didnt get any candles- they didn't fit- but I am 20 years young!! 4. Hair colour: Medium Brown with natural blond highlights 5. Tattoos: I don't have any- got any suggestions? 6. How much do you love your job on a scale of 0-5: 5 being the best I love it. Its great! Because I don't have one. Does studying count? 7. Favourite colour: Lime Green- its so vivacious that I can't help but feel chirpy when I see it! 8. Home County: Greater London? 9. Current Relationship Status: See everyone either expects you to...

silvajade 26.07.2004 (07.11.2004) · Read review
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Chic classic luxury at a price

Advantages: Classy, finest, fresh, romantic, easy to wear, ideal for gifts
Disadvantages: Expensive and sadly doesn't last long on my skin

... Launched: 2007 Group: Woody oriental Thought I prefer wearing perfumes from the renowned French fragrance houses such as Guerlain, Lancome and Cacharel, I also regularly follow what the most notorious fashion design houses are up to in terms of new fragrance releases which are often in fact olfactory reformulations of known, classic perfume blends. With this new fragrance Prada breaks away from their embrace of the stronger, darker range of Prada Eau de Parfum (2004) and Prada Eau de Parfum Intense (2005) where patchouli and amber were the most prominent notes. Infusion d'Iris is a distinctive, light and fresh perfume that is probably already popular with many classic and chic fragrance fans. The bottle In tradition with Prada style, the bottle is of the well-known understated simplicity and elegance...

lillamarta 15.12.2007 (01.03.2008) · Read review
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