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French Leather by Memo Paris, not what I expected
I sprayed French Leather from Memo Paris on to my wrist and braced myself. I expected leather, a scent that would not at all go well in this summer heat. That is a reasonable expectation based on the name. However, the fragrance is more nuanced. It is lighter, more floral. Dare I say, pretty. If…
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What Zlatan knows
Just like so many around the world, I am thoroughly engaged with this year’s World Cup. Watching all of the games has led me to watch more of the analysts’ coverage of the games as well. That has exposed me to Zlatan Ibrahimovic. I knew of him as a player, but now we are all…
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How do you brand a country?
Watching World Cup coverage introduced me to two new to me countries: Czechia and Türkiye. To be truthful, they were not new. It was just a rebrand. The country I previously referred to as the Czech Republic is using a shorter, but still official name. The unflattering Turkey was dropped to better align with the…
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Boo, hydration, says the FIFA fan
Today, June 23, 2026, is National Hydration Day. And in a strange irony, there are millions of people clamoring for less hydration. More specifically, you can hear the boos in the stadium every time a FIFA World Cup match is stopped for a mandatory hydration break. It’s not that fans are anti-water. They are against…
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I think I miss commercials
You know what? I think I miss commercials. I know. For years Americans worked to avoid commercials. First it was with DVRs to fast forward through recorded commercial breaks. Then it was streaming platforms that skipped adding them all together. But now, we come to moments like this, the World Cup. With major sporting events…
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Before you reach for that essence this summer
I am all about skin care all year round, but my routine needs to change with the seasons. I was getting ready to reach for a new essence to address some texture, and then I remembered: It’s summertime. I don’t mean to say that you can’t use essences during the summer, but I would personally…
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Quick thoughts on St. Barts from Ouai
Really quickly, this is about the St. Barts Hair and Body Mist from Ouai. I don’t know how I feel about it. Scent: For my nose it doesn’t have a placeable scent. I didn’t know what I was smelling when I first sprayed it. But as I used it throughout the week, I got used…
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This post is about a purse, but also not
I perused the showroom, on the hunt for a new fancy bag, one that would help me elevate my style. One caught my eye, in a brilliant blue and with ornate handles. It had ample space for storage and looked good. This is what I need to elevate my style. But I hesitated. I thought…
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The three languages I need to learn to grow in fashion
I could understand slightly, but I didn’t have the words to reply. I instantly regretted not taking my French classes more seriously. Else, I ‘d be able to make that sale. Or go for that job. But alas, here I am, a shameful monolingual English speaker. But with the world we’re living in, that needs…
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