-
Are seasonal allergies wreaking havoc on your skin?
It is peak seasonal allergy torture where I live at the moment. The stuffiness, grogginess, headache, and sore throat are why I just want to stay in bed all day and not get started on things. I feel miserable, but I can’t let my skin suffer as a result. Here’s some skincare advice to help…
-
Margiela’s new premium fragrances
Let’s talk about new product releases. Martin Margiela have released Scentsorium. After years of their Replica line, the brand have added this fragrance version of haute couture. It is a line of 6 scents, reimagining what you might expect. Chapter 3: Anquish and Awe is the one that I’m most intrigued by. It’s a rose…
-
Remixing my thoughts
It came back again. All the thoughts about what I should have done differently in that situation. Her words continued to plague me and make me feel worse about the event. It played on repeat. I wanted it to stop. “Why are you so obsessed with me?” The lyrics from the Mariah Carey song also…
-
Hot chicken and hot water: Revisiting a Shake Shack controversy
In 2021, Shake Shack decided it was time to innovate. They did the work to partner with Korean brands. They did the research to understand the Korean market on food and fried chicken. And the result of all of that effort was in the Gochujang Chick’n Sandwich which previously launched in Korean in the fall…
-
Old ideas are where it’s at
Yesterday, I was shaking my head at the idea of Scentbird starting a subscription box as it were a new thing. But now with my critical thinking ahead of my cynicism, I can see it now. It is a new thing… for them. Sometimes, that is all it takes to innovate. I, and maybe you…
-
Scentbird wants to surprise you
Scentbird is doing something new. They starting up their “Scentbird Society” where members receive 5 scents each month around a particular theme. And instead of choosing like they did before, they will receive a curated selection that won’t be revealed until they open the package. All of the articles, and maybe Scentbird itself, are referring…
-
Know your competitors
When Victoria’s Secret pushed their beauty assortment in the 90s, they added this key element to their approach: Know your competitors. When customers came in store, they met with knowledgeable salespeople who knew the full assortment of Victoria’s Secret Beauty. They also knew something else. They knew their competitors. They knew who their customers were…
-
Hue Drops vs Dew Drops: Which Glow Recipe serum is right for you?
Spring has sprung. As the northern hemisphere emerges from a rough winter, we are looking forward towards more sunny days. But many of us don’t look like we’re ready for it at all. Enter Hue Drops. The Glow Recipe Watermelon Hue Drops is the cousin of the Watermelon Dew Drops. Or rather, think of the…
-
The scent of Forest & Soul
With a name like Forest & Soul, I know what you might expect. Something green, maybe mossy, maybe wet, or at the very least “spiritual”. However, that isn’t exactly what this scent from Daniel’s Truth gives me. It has a quality that is more substantially floral than it is verdant. Maybe at the center of…
-
Not another networking event
I weaved in and out of the pockets of people. In the tight space, groups of three and four huddled together in conversations. Amidst the loud music and trays of appetizers, they were all connecting. I was not. I snuck away, overwhelmed by my growing headache and fear of conversational rejection. I had to get…
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
A Wren Says 