An update

People, it appears that Skinny City's economic boom may rest on shifting sands. Now, bearing in mind (extremely competent) historians make for much better readers of all things economic than, well, economists, my pronouncements on this can be taken as certain. For the evidence i note that one of our most enduring and endearing department stores has taken to displaying bottles of Britney Spears's very own perfume at a greatly reduced price.

I must confess that despite recent attempts to 'bring myself up to speed' - as hip folk are wont to say - on matters Britney i was unaware she had - personally - alchemised four perfums.

Here is some information from her website:

Britney Spears is back. She's got a new fragrance on the shelves, a limited-edition perfume called Believe. It is the 4th fragrant release from the mega-star, following stratospheric sales of her 2004 Curious, 2005 Fantasy, and 2006 In Control. Believe is a sensual and warm blend of exotic florals and seductive amber. It is also available in a beautiful Spray gift set and Body Soufflé.

Phew: there's a lot there to digest.

I for one am delighted that Ms Spears is so sure in how she thinks people should smell that she has spent years refining whale intestines and rose dew in just such a way for our benefit, but something is missing in all of this.

A more important question needs to be asked: What perfumes does Decoy Britney want us to wear?