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Is it time for you to “stop spraying” your perfume?
Some of you out there have a problem. You are an oversprayer. You are going around, choking people out with your fragrances, and we don’t appreciate it. As part of your rehabilitation, I suggest you switch your application method. Maybe it’s time for you to stop spraying all together. Often you can find your favorite…
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Even as a fragrance lover, this is my pet peeve
From six feet away, I could smell him as he sat down in the coffee shop. I pulled up a parking spot and could already smell the driver who sat in his car a full car length away from me. And there was the person I could smell on a cold winter’s day, still yelling…
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Take your time with your fragrances
It’s National Fragrance Week. What better time to think about getting a new fragrance. I thoroughly recommend you go in store to try out scents before making a purchase. Before you do so, here is the biggest tip you need to help you find the right fragrance for you. Give yourself time. I must admit,…
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I guess this is a meta-review of the Bioderma lip balm
I was in a pinch. I had traveled all the way to Austin and forgotten to pack a lip bam. I went into the drug store, scanning the aisles for something new to try. Then, I saw it. How about the Bioderma Atoderm restorative lip balm? I bought the tube and added it to my…
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My most complimented fragrance isn’t a perfume
I discreetly pulled out the white metal tube from my pouch and started moisturizing my hands. “ Wow, you smell good,” says the stranger. I was taken aback, because I was trying to go unnoticed. “Thanks, it’s just my hand cream.” “Well, it smells good.” The small tube of Byredo’s De Los Santos hand cream…
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Just a few pushups
I sent the text: I’m on my second round of pushups to deal with these frustrations. It seemed like a healthy choice. Instead of letting my blood pressure rise, I could work off the frustrations and then return to my desk renewed in mind. Of course, I would get physically stronger over the days, but…
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What to pack for SXSW
As you get your mind ready to attend SXSW in Austin, Texas, you might be wondering what to even pack. Here’s some ideas to help you build your packing list. While there is no real dress code for the event, there are few things you should definitely bring: Comfortable clothes: Or rather, clothes you feel…
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Is SXSW right for you?
SXSW is just around the corner. Chances are that if you happened upon this blog, you either planning to attend or just have questions about the event. SXSW is a major event held annually in Austin, Texas. Music and film are massive parts of the schedule. There is also a lot of tech. But what…
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Sustainable fashion needs to ask a different question
Last year at SXSW, I attended the panel, “Honest Marketing & Circularity.” The panelists were Logan Duran, of Tapestry, Anja Saddock of Trust Trace, Sigrid Buehrle of Adidas. During their time on stage, they introduced me to the concept of emotional durability. It is the idea of thinking beyond the materials themselves to the rate…
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What I learned about event management from attending SXSW
When I attended SXSW, I found myself gravitating to the panel discussions. I was there to learn as much as possible. Even more than just the topics, I learned some tidbits that will help me as I run events myself. Here are all the things I learned: Anyone with an idea can potentially get their…
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