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Round two at the Langham Hotel in Boston
Three years ago was my first visit to the Langham Hotel in Boston. I was returning to see what it would be like all these years later. And mostly to reset expectations after a disappointing visit to the property in New York. This time around, I booked with American Express, giving me dining credit, guaranteed…
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Visiting the Guerlain Spa
Some how I found out that there were Guerlain Spas in the U.S. Even better, there was one right there in Boston, just walking distance from where I would be staying. During a week where I’d be treating myself, I could not pass up this opportunity. I booked the tailor-made treatment. Based on my needs,…
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This delicate fragrance from Guerlain has my attention
I made my way down the fragrance testers at the Guerlain boutique in Raffles Boston. I was giddy with excitement, finally able to try the brand in person. A collection with pastel labels caught my eye and then quickly became my favorites, Les Eaux. Eau de Coton was good. It is a beautiful scent. And…
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Like back-to-school shopping
Whenever back to school time came around, it was also time to go to the store. We needed new school clothes to fit our growing bodies. I loved trying on new clothes and coming out more and more fashionable. The fitting room was a place to play. Now, I dread it. All of these years…
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You have to listen
I’m in the middle of an episode of Process The Podcast, “How Merit Built a Cult Following Before it Had a Name with Aila Morin.” Morin said something that I would have snapped to, if I weren’t driving. Marketing is listening. I say it again and again. Marketing is not just figuring out how many…
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This was supposed to be a makeup charm
It’s a golden beetle. Or really, it’s a decorative ring that adheres to a Carolina Herrera beauty product. There on your pressed powder, it sits making the product look even more beautiful on your counter. It’s just one of the ways that the brand treats their product design like jewelry. And there on the site,…
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Will there be a Met Gala theme?
After John Galliano and the host committee decided to remove the controversial designer from the Met Gala theme, there’s now a gap. What will the 2027 theme be? Over there years , the theme carried weight. We watched the parade of celebrities and judge their outfits on interpretation of the theme. It’s used to guide…
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The Met Gala theme that wasn’t
He had a sordid past. For how long, I’m not sure, but there were certainly Twitter posts and video evidence haunting John Galliano. Years back, the famed designer made anti-semitic and anti-Asian statements. He apologized, he went to rehab. And then in 2027, he would be honored with a Met Gala all about his work.…
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Okay, your skin’s tattling on your diet.
I am still working to change my habits. It’s tough to change my diet to take better care of my health. I know it is important, I know it’s needed, but that doesn’t make it any easier. But I’m learning more and more how diet can impact facial appearance. What you eat could potentially impact…
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I’m still working on this crucial step in my fragrance routine
As I packed my bags for my trip, I referred back to my packing list. Everything was checked off and I headed out the door. I arrived to my hotel and realized that I never put deodorant on my list. It has been literally years since I’ve used the type of traditional deodorant/antiperspirant offered by…
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