Author: awrensays
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So, you’re a disappointment
Something has happened which has made you utter to yourself, “Why am I such a disappointment?” Or perhaps, someone has give you that label, a disappointment. If you clicked on this article, I am here to give you some perspective. Maybe you are in fact a disappointment, as according to Merriam Webster, “one who disappoints.”…
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A quick ramble on Crocs, the 2nd fastest growing brand of 2022
Crocs are the shoe that people love to hate. They are not topping the style top 10 list, but they are the 2nd fastest growing brand of 2022, beat out only by Meta. Now, the article I read on Fashion United pointed to the brand’s ever present retail solutions. They sell it directly. Amazon sells…
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Fila collaboration with Haider Ackermann
Bertolino concurred, speaking in the same article: “Designer collaborations bring brand equity to Fila. …It shows that the brand can stand that test of time. Redefining and elevating the brand happens with collaborations first.” I was enlightened by reading what the Fila representatives had to say. Looking back, I have to admit that saying someone…
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Viva magenta: The color of the year is more than just a hue
Viva magenta. You probably have seen the mention of the 2023 Pantone color of the year already. The company beckons you to the magentaverse. While I have been seeing quite a bit of magenta in stores, I wondered how this particular color got chosen. I was expecting to find more about the process, but instead…
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Now even your bed can wear Jacquemus
Jacquemus have recently unveiled a line of homeware, in collaboration with the Copenhagen-based brand, Tekla. Items include all organic cotton pieces- bed sheets, towels, robes, and clothing. Here are the items that caught my eye. Yes, I am aware that it is a very expensive towel. Let me enjoy the beautifully rich brown through my…
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Philosophy’s Pore extractor clay mask. Not so bad
I did not begin with high hopes for the Philosophy Pore Extractor Mask. Before I get into it, I have to admit two things. 1. I didn’t know Philosophy made skincare. 2. I am often leery of clay masks, as someone with dry skin. Philosophy Pore Extractor Clay Mask $37 for 2.5 oz Face mask…
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Very quick first impression: Voce Viva by Valentino
I felt underdressed trying this on at home. I definitely felt like I needed my hair in an updo and possibly one of those ribbon choker necklaces and a boatneck blouse. So maybe it didn’t feel like me at all. For some reason I think this is a special occasion scent on me. It just…
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Unless you’re a martial artist…
Unless you’re a martial artist: Stop making your next move dependent on what everyone else is doing. Think to yourself, does it really matter that x is doing y? (Or bluntly, what your ex happens to be doing, for those who need to hear it.) For instance, say all of your friends are already married…
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Estee Lauder bought Tom Ford- I’m thinking that one through
This will be a bit of a ramble, but I am trying to sort through my thoughts on Estee Lauder’s acquisition of Tom Ford. Without a doubt, a fantastic move for the man himself. Tom Ford is now a billionaire, perhaps the most suave one to date. But as a consumer, I wonder what this…
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