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This is my gripe with “invisible” sunscreens
How do I say this professionally? I’m tired of sunscreen makers lying to me. I know that everyone is searching for an invisible sunscreen. Brands want to deliver on that need. Here’s the thing though: Your invisibility claim needs to live up to actual use. And by that, I mean how dermatologists recommend we use…
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A Kilian fragrance to reclaim your royalty
I was on a mission to buy something, anything. That is a dangerous position to be in when you’re a luxury fragrance store. But there I was, exploring the Kilian store, on a mission. I was taken by a relatively new release: Her Majesty. I don’t recall being particularly excited by the fragrance as I…
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What’s your mustache?
He had a signature look. It was a thick, undeniable mustache that was recognizable. But one day, he shaved it, and no one said a word. So goes the plot of La Moustache, a French thriller that feels sillier than it is. I think about that movie a lot. But let’s think it about in…
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For those who don’t buy luxury (Luxury consumer types: Part 4)
Maybe to you, the idea of spending money on a handbag is laughable, downright egregious. You have no desire for luxury purses, but you couldn’t afford it right now anyway. You just get what you like, so long as it’s within your means In this series on luxury consumers, I’ve gone through this list of…
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Your bag is fake and maybe you are, too (Luxury consumer types: Part 3)
You play pretend. In years past, you would have strolled through Canal Street looking for a deal. Now you sit in the comfort of your own home ordering counterfeit bags online. Why would you pay full price for this? Really you just want to look like you can afford that bag. You don’t have actually…
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And now let’s talk about loud luxury (Luxury consumer types: Part 2)
You’ve come into some money. You’ve finally got that career of your dreams. Now you can finally buy that luxury bag that has been on your wish list. Something that screams, “Mama, I’ve made it.” Is it the monogram Louis Vuitton? The Chanel flap? The Goyard tote, perhaps? Based on some research from Han, Nunes,…
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Let’s talk about quiet luxury again (Luxury consumer types: Part 1)
Do you all remember the whole seemingly unending quiet luxury trend? The one had people heading to Zara and Amazon to buy basics that made them look expensive? Social media might have taken that idea to an aesthetic, but back in 2011 a team of researchers had already considered what that label might really mean.…
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Apparently a trip could be just what your skin needs
When I get a chance to pop into a new town, I thoroughly enjoy walking through the town and visiting as many local stores as possible. You can learn a lot about a place by how a store is laid own, how customers and store staff interact, and by what products are sold. And of…
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I promise this is actually about fragrances
I have had some moments in my life that were truly exhilarating . The concert, the great outdoors, that big event. All of them were fantastic experiences, And yet. I didn’t feel alive. I could feel myself trying to take in those experiences like I “should.” I was performing, like a poser attempting to have…
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Just a little treat
There’s this little dream I have, where I find out I have the winning lottery ticket. Suddenly, a life-changing sum of money is mine. I have the freedom to quit my job, to travel freely, cover the check when out with friends, and just move confidently, unburdened by money problems. Wouldn’t that be nice? To…
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